Jenna Gibson

Quiet and shy on first appearances, yet the minute she steps on a slalom board, Jenna Gibson becomes a force to be reckoned with. Undefeated in the IFCA World Championships since 2018, Jenna is undoubtedly the queen of the fin!

Nationality
UK

Discipline
Slalom/Foil

Homespot
HYTHE, UK

Date of Birth
21.08.1997

Sail No.
GBR-96

Favorite Spot
I've sailed in so many great places around the world, and I love the variety that travelling brings. I'm still trying to figure out my favourite spot, which I would aim to one day make my home.

DATE OF BIRTH?
21.08.1997

BIRTHPLACE?
Hythe, UK

CURRENTLY LIVING IN?
During the winter I live in Tenerife, the rest of the year, if I'm not travelling for competitions I'm back in the UK, either training in Weymouth or at my home spot.

STARTED WINDSURFING?
2002

STARTED WINDSURFING?
I started on a family holiday to Turkey when I was 8 but I didn't enjoy it at the time, I was too scared about crashing in to the moored yachts. I didn't properly get into it until a few years later.

PEOPLE YOU LIKE TO SAIL WITH?
It's so special for me when I get to sail with my family, sailing with then always reminds me why I windsurf... but of course I also love sailing with my boyfriend too, he always pushes me to go on the water no matter the conditions and is the best training partner.

FAVORITE SPOT?
I've sailed in so many great places around the world, and I love the variety that travelling brings. I'm still trying to figure out my favourite spot, which I would aim to one day make my home.

FAVORITE FOOD?
Steak and chips!

FAVORITE MAGAZINE?
Windsurf magazine

HOBBIES?
I love being outdoors. Taking walks in the forest or countryside is one of my favourite things to do besides windsurfing, I just love how quiet it is.

WHAT IS YOUR TRUE WINDSURFING MOMENT?
Windsurfing with my family, its where it all started for me and its what windsurfing is all about.

WHAT DOES TRUE MEAN TO YOU?
That passion that connects us all

YOUR MOTTO OR PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE?
Just enjoy it!

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