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IT IS INTERESTING HOW PERSPECTIVES CAN SHAPE OUR W O R L D V I E W.
Seen from outside, the life of a professional kitesurfer seems to be a fairytale. Who would not enjoy traveling the world, seeing unique places, and enjoying the best possible conditions? Having had the opportunity to witness the intimate life of one of them, I do think it is a dream profession. But nevertheless there are many commitments to be fulfilled, and for a big part of the year I sensed that it can be a bit exhausting. Words such as “classic conditions”, “epic”, and “perfection” are common for those who have the chance to surf regularly at Ponta Preta, Matchu´s home spot, but with his adventurous spirit, Matchu felt the need to look for new horizons, to reconnect with old friends, and to explore. For a long time we had been talking about the possibility of going on a trip together and –when we least expected it – the opportunity appeared. A solid swell was inbound from the southern hemisphere. Combined with winds around 25knots it presented the perfect conditions for a remote spot on another island. It would be a kind of pre-season training trip, a little free time to be in the sand before the marathon of events, travels, and commitments that were coming up in the following months. Although the forecast did not guarantee continuous days of waves, we decided that the wind would be enough for some strapless freestyle sessions to fill our stay. So two days before the swell arrived we decided it would be worth making the trip and started getting ready to leave.
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