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Keen on big moves? Well, keep an eye on these guys. We are very pleased to announce that Andy King, Jamie Hancock and James Cox are representing Big Salty on and off the water. What these guys do on the water gets people excited...fact.

Jamie Hancock biography

Jamie Hancock windsurfing

Vices?

I say none, but others may have some input. Unfortunately this is just my question so absolutely none!!

Funniest moment ever on the water?

There have been so many. I love wavesailing with friends and whenever there are wipeouts, when it isn't me, then it is pretty funny. There have been times when I have had a stitch from laughing too much. It's all in good humour but at the same time it is the best thing to see a friend have an amazing wave. Thinking back, one of the funniest days would be when Jack Hunt was sailing in Ireland and had to wear these gloves cause his hands were about to fall off. The only things he could find were these exceptionally camp cycling gloves, he was a total disgrace. He also had some old fluorescent pink boom protector. Every wave was funny, especially the wipeouts. Good times.

Favourite UK/Ireland location and why?

For me, it has to be the isle of Tiree. I love being there, the feeling you get on the island is totally unique, and the sailing is great. It is great to escape the crowds and just enjoy the spots with just you and a few friends, and to sit down after with the sun setting having a beer knowing that you are on a remote island and just had an amazing windsurf. My favourite time of the year is being in Tiree, some of the best times of my life.

Achievements, windsurfing or otherwise?

- Tiree Wave Champion
- Indoor Jump Champion

Other sponsors?

Gun, Quatro, Pentalver Transport and Umi

Anything else?

Yea, that I love windsurfing and long may the good times continue!!!

Andy King biography

Andy King windsurfing

Vices?

Addiction to boosting bigger and bigger loops

Funniest moment ever on the water?

Watching Coxy trying to back loop.

Favourite UK/Ireland location and why?

Cornwall, powerful waves and plentiful wind.

Achievements, windsurfing or otherwise?

- Current UKWA Four Nations series leader.
- Loads of 2nd places in UK and European events.
- 1st UKWA pro fleet Ireland 2008.
- Winner of the SSS highest UK loop contest 2008.

James Cox biography

James Cox windsurfing

Vices?

Big backloops and greek yogurt. Not necessarily combined.

Funniest moment ever on the water?

It has to be windsurfing tandem with Clyde Waite. We were windsurfing as fast as this thing could shift at Plas Menai in North Wales when I got back winded. I was up front, so I ended up getting taken down wrapped inside the boom and Clyde catapulted on top of me. Totally tangled in the kit, I was laughing so much whilst trying to get air in an air pocket under the panel, that I was drowning and laughing at the same time. Strange sensation.

Favourite UK/Ireland location and why?

Horton in the Gower, because it's quite historic for me and a sick wave.

Achievements, windsurfing or otherwise?

- I've done well a few times in competition...i'm sure I have! Just don't ask me to prove it though....