WOW – what a difference a bit of wind makes!! From getting a windy demo weekend, with results in slalom and freestyle up at Hunstanton, to 4 days of wind in a row down here on Sarf coast. I hope people got out, wherever they are in the world, and seized the day or hour even.

In store this month are pics from my months coaching in Rhodes and some banter on that, up to date news, 2011 clinic info and what I am up to next. Firstly, it was great pride that I’d like to show introduce a profile on me that I did for my old Uni/Poly up in Newcastle. I really enjoyed working on it and will do more with them in the future as it was great to reflect on how where I am now starting back when I was 17 when I got into coaching, 3 years after learning to windsurf.

Just before I went to Rhodes I was at the RRD conference in Tarifa and we were checking out the pimp gear that is coming out this year. As RRD now bring out versions rather than years we will only be bringing out the NEW Wave boards this year with the Cult and Hard Core Quads available soon and the Single fin versions in September. The FSW, Fireride, Twin fin, Twin Tip etc etc all stays the same until further notice, we only change graphics when we change shapes so both the customer and the shop gets more value from our products and we get more time on R & D to bring you improved toys. I am gagging for my Quads before I go to PSC/Baja in August!! They can viewed at the NWF on Hayling on Sept 4/5 where both RRD / Ezzy toys and I will be attending, sign up now to race or you will miss out on this fantastic event and experience. 

OK, ok less sales chat now, well just a bit more, your last chance for some Jemetic Modification in 2010 is Mauritius on Sept. 22^nd 

2011 clinics are already receiving huge interest:

Marsa Alam on March 16^th and March 23^rd already has the first week half full

PSC/Baja in August 2011 is half full too – yep over a year in advance.

So if you snooze you lose for next year, not only am I benefiting from a very high return rate but also lots of new demand from all around the world and especially in Scandinavia.

I love getting out to Rhodes in June as I look forward to the hard, yet rewarding, work that a month there gives me. We also get plenty of wind, warm water, great food and both the hotel and centre are so hospitable that it is like my 2^nd home. This month saw a very diverse crew from all round the world from Hong Kong to Czech republic, Sweden to Greece and of course plenty of Brits too. Every year it seems that the clients are working harder and improving faster as they learn to gybe, get faster gybes, learn 360s or duck gybes and of course nail some loops. I have to take my hats off to the loop crew this year as in one particular video session I have never ever seen so many loop attempts, and ensuing carnage, it was amazing. Whilst learning new moves you can bite off one bit at a time and the first 20 trigger pulls are like most situations in windsurfing, you have to become comfortable with being uncomfortable and as they say if you don’t buy a ticket well then you will not win the lottery. Check out a great NEW movie on Rhodes put together by olympic RSX hopeful, Connor Bainbridge from last years clips.

My time in Prasonisi really highlighted that the people who really grasp the basic fundamentals like a fast stance, tacking, early planing, popping and clew first sailing are the ones who learn the fastest! Knowledge is power so if you own my DVD’s then please watch them and know them well so you can visualise and move forward, all you need to know from me is there on Beginner to Winner and Winner to Wavesailor but you really have to watch them and not use them as drinks mats : )   During the coaching I video people, give them on water tips and then we agree targets to be set for certain moves and I help my clients to help themselves so they learn how to learn and be the master of their windsurfing destiny – sounds cheesy but this really is the recipe for improving. A special thanks has to go to Tony ‘Tattsy’ Ford for assisting in co coaching on the loop clinic and please if you are interested in booking our pimp pad in 100% windy Jeri, Brazil (check the gallery TOO) then get in touch with him as he can discuss rentals and also apartment sales in Casa Do John (our pad is 201) and Serrote Breezes, both where my clinic posse will be staying. 

Here are the links to some more of the pics from the clinics, week one and week 2.

BIG SALTY ALERT

For the UK people I would like to remind you just how darn useful Big Salty weather site is and you can also upload pics there and use the forum which I will be perusing to offer technique tips and such like and they are now selling some nice clothing and that amazing SPF 35 / 44 sun tan cream from the legends PRO SPORT, if it keeps my slap head in check then it will keep you from getting burnt. Apply today and reapply tomorrow, non-sweaty and very waterproof!

NEWS

A big well done to Simon Bassett and his SUP crew for their channel crossing. It was great to see a result in the slalom and freestyle up in Hunstanton, supported by Quayside Windsurfing. Congrats to Mike George, one of my long term clients, for winning the amateurs slalom and to Oscar C, new RRD ambassador at 14, for winning the freestyle comp.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

After a great days coaching on thursday up in the Midlands with Boardwise at Blythfield reservoir I am now off to Moulay for a weeks clinic and the forecast is off the hook – boy is everyone excited. If you want in for 2011 May Moulay Magnificence then, you guessed it, book early as the 2010 May clinic sold out in one week.

“The only thing in life we can control is our mind,   …. Ultimately, the only person who can change the way you think is yourself,” Greg Chappell, Cricket Coach.

“The pain of discipline is nothing like the pain of disappointment,” Anon.

What will all of you do to make the change? Most people sail and learn more in one week with me then they would do in a whole year by themselves.

Thanks to all past and future bookers of my clinics without you I would not be where I am now with my clinics : )

Respect,

Jem  

Good morning,

Well I hope that some of you got out on Sunday for a sail, as it was damn nice in the sun and sweet force 4 – 5. As promised I am going to give you a peak at our wedding photos and give you the lowdown on how the day went.

Firstly, of course, a bit of promotion as you know I’m not shy on this …. 

Your last chances for a boost this year are:

• My Re-scheduled clinic light trip to Moulay, Morocco where I am offering daily part time coaching at this amazing wave venue, which has side shore wind and sweet waves. Getting out, jumping, looping, catching waves and riding will all be covered, this place is very consistent! I will be there from July 19 – 26 and bookings are through Oceansource.net

• Marvellous Mauritius is now getting steady bookings for this September. The clinic was bought forward to this date for more wind and waves and both the venue and hotel are world class, and you can now upgrade to the 5* Les Pavilions hotel should you so wish. I will be covering stance, better gybes, tacks, feasible freestyle, jumps, loops and wave riding. The venue has all water states from flat water to small waves to side off perfection and the hotel is great for non sailing partners and families. 
  

I apologise for the pic heavy newsletter but I just got very excited about sharing them with you so please have a look through and enjoy them. People say getting married is the best day of your life and boy are they right. It was an amazing day with so many great people there to share it with. Sophie and I have to thank our awesome parents, and extended family for supporting us in putting it on.

It is quite a surreal experience, after the carnage of the stag weekend comes the realisation that you are about to fully commit and as we know this is what life is all about : )   My crew joined me the night before for a few drinks and we kicked off the next day with some lunges, squat thrusts and a jog, like you do. The morning was a bit of a blur and everyone was asking me, ‘are you nervous?’ which I was not but just excited beyond belief. The ceremony was great and Sophie looked absolutely stunning, and the registrar seemed to enjoy called me Jeromany Hall.

The wedding party then adjourned for plenty of fizzy and the obligatory photos before sitting down for dinner and then the dreaded speeches. Colin, my father in law went easy on me but Tony, my best man did not!  Well, actually I will have to say that with all the pics and the great content it was, as many people have now told me, one of the best best mans speeches – ever. The first dance flew by and Sophie forgot our entire rehearsed synchronised freestyle dance routine. Now by this time everyone was pretty ‘refreshed’ so the dancing was starting to get pretty messy and there was a bit of rough and tumble. I can’t even count how many times I fell over. The DJs, Wedding smashers, were amazing and everyone danced the night away, enjoyed bundling me and even tested out the carpet for some dodgy break dancing.

The next day it was a yummy lunch at my parents in laws and then off to the Maldives for out honeymoon. Thanks to everyone for their kind donations to this and getting us there and to Sportif for organising it. We had a great honeymoon and no boardsports were partaken or work performed – the island was beautiful, food amazing and people friendly and we just loved the snorkelling.

A massive thank you to Barney from FND for the pics and to the Wedding Smashers for their fantastic DJing.

After all those good times it was back to work which took me to the RRD conference in Tarifa where I got to check out what’s coming out soon, discuss our R and D plans and get out on some proposed shapes. The main intro for this year is out new wave boards in both Quad and Single fin and in the guise of the all-round master, the Cult and our riding master the Hard Core. I am very excited about the Quads as they give me the looseness of a twin with the grip of a single fin and with a bit more early planing and upwind ability thrown in for good measure. The Single fins are also updated and available for those of you who prefer them and want a grippier ride, even earlier planing or for stronger wind usage and occasional riding. Out in late July and I’ll send out some more pics then.

With this year selling out so quick I have been asked to release my 2011 dates earlier and I will be highlighting these in July including a new venue for March, which will be available for booking in July through Sportif.

Thanks everyone for their lovely emails, cards and messages with best wishes for our wedding and huge thanks for your support both in the past, present and future. I am off to Prasonisi, Rhodes tomorrow for 4 weeks of clinics and then off to Hunstanton for the Quayside demo weekend and slalom / freestyle comps on July 10 & 11.

Passion, love and commitment,

Jem

• RHODES on June 9th and June 30 LOOP - last few places. Sept 8th is half full. UPDATE - ONE PLACE LEFT ON JUNE 16TH in a male twin share.
  
• Mauritius on Sept. 25th - selling steadily and just benefitted from a PRICE REDUCTION
  
• Ireland on Oct. 16 - new lodgings and selling fast
• Jeri, Brazil - due to huge early interest this clinic is not open to public sale until we have processed the current bookings.