Keith Atkinson
I had my first windsurfing lessons when I was 6 years old on a lake not far from where I live called Leybourne, but then I started windsurfing at Bewl Water shortly after and i I remember the first time i was windsurfing for the first time, un-aided by my father. I stood on my board and with the wind behind me and i was on a mission - heading dead downwind to the other side of the reservoir. My dad was going crazy because i was sailing so far away and he had no control. I was independant! it was freedom, and i loved that feeling. I really didnt care about anything else, even my dad saying "lean the rig to the back of the board for gods sake". I was so wrapped up in the feeling of excitment, exhiliration, and adrenaline...i was windsurfing, and i was so unbelievably happy!
| Name: | Keith Atkinson |
| Year of Birth: | 1983 |
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 82kg |
| Hometown: | Wilmington (Kent) |
| Years Sailing: | 17 |
| Disciplines: | Racing |
| Best Results: | 2005, 1st Swiss Euro-Cup 2006: British Formula Windsurfing Champion, Inland & British 'Open' Formula Champion |
| Personal Site: | keithatkinson.com |
| Sail Number: | GBR 56 |
| Sponsors: | Eurovans, Physioactive, Fit to Perform,
Starboard, . |
| Press Coverage: | Winning Euro-Cup |
