Are you ready to turn your windsurfing skills from "meh" to "whoa"? If you haven't heard of Cookie (Simon Cook) in the windsurfing world, then you must have been living under a rock—or maybe just stuck in the windless doldrums!
Cookie's tutorials are like the secret sauce of windsurfing. His live on-board videos, captured with a bunch of cameras and crystal-clear audio, cover everything from "how not to fall off your board" to "how to look like a windsurfing ninja." His distinctive voice is often heard echoing around beaches, giving last-minute tips to windsurfers who are just one wipeout away from greatness.
Take your windsurfing to the next level with Cookie!
Picture yourself on the beach, your board at the ready, as you watch Cookie's latest video on your phone. His distinctive voice, filled with passion and expertise, offers last-minute pointers that could make all the difference. You feel a surge of confidence as you prepare to launch into the waves.
This summer, the adventure continues as Cookie returns to Vassiliki with a treasure trove of coaching and events. To begin with Starboard have ensured Cookie is equipped with the latest quiver of boards, the full range needed for coaching and filming on the waters of Vass. You can expect detailed insights into various set-up options and how to adapt riding styles to the mixture of boards he’s got ready to go.
But the journey doesn't end there. Throughout the summer, Cookie will lead group coaching clinics aimed at intermediate to advanced riders. These sessions, scheduled for May 26th, July 21st, August 18th, and September 1st, will cover foundational skills to get you planing earlier and mastering carve gybing.
And if you need some windsurfing wisdom on the go, tune into Cookie's "Board-meeting series" podcasts. They're packed with unique insights and stories from the windsurfing world, making them the perfect companion for your drive to the beach. Plus, Cookie's collaborations with Point-7 and Starboard team members promise even more exciting content in 2025. It's like having a windsurfing guru in your pocket!
Do you want to kick-start your career as a windsurf instructor?
For those of you dreaming of turning your passion into a profession, Cookie is also affiliated with WaterSports Nomads, an instructor training and development school. Their 4-6 week courses equip students with the skills and internationally recognized qualifications needed to enter the world of watersports coaching. Cookie's role is the final chapter of this transformative journey, turning training into full qualifications.
Cookie’s coaching style is designed to help athletes develop both their technical skills and their confidence, ensuring a holistic approach to sports training.
So, are you ready to join Cookie on this epic adventure? The wind is calling, and the journey awaits. For more info on any of this, or to get involved in coaching throughout the summer in Vassiliki with Cookie, reach out to cookiesports@outlook.com.
More info on becoming a qualified instructor can be found at watersportsnomad.com
