South Africa is a paradise for the windsurfing fraternity which heads to the Cape for the excellent weather and big surf in the "winter" season.
Professional windsurfer Phil Horrocks is one of the many pro 's which regularly sail in the waves off the coast around Cape Town from December until February, when they test new equipment and participate in competitions.
When the high waves are rolling in on the white beaches and the wind is strong, there is the fantastic sight of Phil and the rest of the windsurfing elite shooting high up in the air, take off from the massive surf, performing tricks ordinary people can only dream about.
In 2009 Phil Horrocks, who is rated by many as the UK’s top professional Windsurfer, won the Oxbow Big Bay Classic event in South Africa. The Oxbow event was the final event in the African Wave FIFA World Cup.
Last year Phil was offering windsurfer sailing training in South Africa for those who wish to brush up their wave technique. What an opportunity to learn from the ruling champion of the local waves.
In June this year Phil will be signed with new sponsor Plasma Boarding, a successful company that specializes in board and beach-ware. The company was founded by Robert Sands a windsurfer of Danish origin. Phil is delighted to be involved with his new sponsor, not only because they offer really cool, high-quality clothes, and good design ...
No doubt Phil and his fellow surfers will be back on the beaches in Cape Town again when the surf season starts, and hopefully he will defend his title. You can catch up with Phil on ripandslash.com and with a little luck he will offer his services and guidance again so perhaps you can take advantage and learn how you get airborne on a windsurfing board in South Africa.
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