We caught up with Michael Archer whilst waiting for the wind to kick in at the Rhosneigr event...
How long have you been a judge for the
BWA and how did you get into it?
3-4 years. I have competitive experience in sailing and windsurfing but after
injuring myself I couldn't compete for a while and I started helping out with
student events and then I got asked to help judge, it progressed from there and
I ended up judging more serious events.
What are you looking out for when
judging?
An overall good
standard of Wavesailing, ability to ride in all sorts of varied conditions,
making the most out of what’s in front of you.
What attracted you to Wavesailing?
I used to do a
lot of competitive sailing but I got fed up of it, I went to university and
they had a windsurfing club, I got introduced to both Windsurfing and Wavesailing,
it’s the perfect cross between the two for me.
Describe Wavesailing to an outsider?
Surfing with a
sail but you can do big jumps and flips. It’s a cross between motocross and surfing
on the water without the hardboard.
Who are your sporting heroes?
Kelly Slater
and Robbie Naish
What advice would you give to someone
who wants to get into Wavesailing?
Come along to
these events, it will give you access to people who can give you advice on
training and technique, on where to go and what to do. Also have a really good
go at it overseas and get some lessons when you’re out there.
Where is the future of Wavesailing
headed?
Tricks will get
bigger and more impressive, over the last ten years the level even at amateur
is better than it was at pro level 10 years ago, hopefully it will keep
progressing year on year with better tricks and a higher standard than ever
before.
Best trick you've ever seen?
Triple forward
loop
Any insights for this year’s
competition?
It would be
interesting to see how Adam Lewis is going to do, I'd like to see what he can bring, I
think he pushes the top pros the most out of anyone.
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