How does it feel to be part of the Starboard Junior Dream Team?

“It feels like a dream come true. I remember being in Bonaire for the PWA when I received the text from Starboard asking if I wanted to be a part of their team. After, I bursted into tears—happy tears, of course! I couldn’t believe it was really happening and was absolutely over the moon, to say the least! In 2023, the Starboard team came to Aruba for their 2024 photo shoot. I saw everyone, from Blanca and Matteo to Oda and Sarah. For the first time in my life, I was surrounded by people who shared my love for windsurfing. At that moment, I told myself, “I want to become a professional windsurfer one day too.”

Every day, I push myself both on and off the water to achieve this goal. Being part of the Starboard Junior Dream Team feels like I’m getting one step closer to that dream. I love it when dreams turn into reality. It makes life feel so special and magical.”

What message would you give to young windsurfers who aspire to compete one day like you?

“Never be afraid to do something no one else is doing! If you love windsurfing, don’t stop just because you’re the only one doing it. One of the things I live by is to never have any regrets. When I want to do something, I’ll go for it. If it doesn’t work out, that’s okay, but at least I tried. If you never try, you’ll never know, and you’ll always wonder what could have been if you had taken that leap. So just go for it! Embrace every opportunity, make the most of it, and remember that everything you learn along the way is an added bonus.

Believe in yourself, stay determined, and keep pushing your limits. The journey is just as important as the destination. The sky’s the limit!”