Health: good year recovering from active rheumatism, now under control with medication and windsurf therapy. Fitness however could be better.
Family: enjoy watching my kids develop into individuals making their own choices in life
Friends: close friends are always nearby when you need them
Work: proud on what I do but not in balance last few months
Windsurfing: good to be back on the water with the number of sessions (wind/sup) more than 2012/2013 together. Every session gives me a boost in energy that I need.
Looking forward to 2015 and make a few changes.
Enjoy your time with family&friends and in good health!
Started windsurfing back in '81, the same year that the Fanatic brand was founded.
Having an active windsurfcompetition career until '93 with multiple Dutch Champion titles in Racing/Funboard and top 5 at the Europeans.
Started windsurfing again approx 7 years ago and completely addicted again. Now also actively promoting Windsurfing where/when possible. Despite my rheumatism I will never stop windsurfing!
Very proud to be on the team and still addicted to ride!
This month has been very good again with mild temperatures (no ice!) for this winter in the Netherlands! 2 feb 2014 Kraaijenbergse Plassen, 8 celcius, 8-13 knots, GPS max 24 knots. Fanatic Falcon 130, North Warp f2013 9.2, F-HOT 46cm. I like this winter in Holland.
Yes, after almost a half year without windsurfing I'm back on the water!
It looks like the windsurf- and SUP sessions have a positive effect on my joints. My finger is still recovering from active rheumatism but I can now use it without much pain. Already looking forward to the next session.
Windsurfsession 5 Jan 2014 Kraaijenbergse Plassen, wind 2-13 knots, temp 6-8 Celcius. Raceboardset Fanatic/North approved! Thx Nils for the pictures and Mike for the video.
Windsurfsession 10 Jan 2014, Kraaijenbergse Plassen, wind SW 5-13 knots, temp 7-9 Celcius, Fanatic Mega Cat 380, North Sails F42 8.5.
I also started with Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) with my Fanatic Cat and already did 3 sessions with it. This is a very good workout and alternative to Windsurfing.
SUPer session 12 Jan 2014, Kraaijenbergse Plassen, no wind, temp 0-3 Celcius, Fanatic Mega Cat 380, Fanatic Paddle. That's how we ride!
18 jan 2014 Let's beat this! SUP workout in my backyard, upstream, downstream. Boxmeer, Maas.
SUP session 19 Jan 2014, de Vilt, no wind, temp 5 Celcius, Fanatic Cat 380, ION 4/3. That's how we ride!
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