CLAIMING THE PRESTIGIOUS SWORD

Lucas Meldrum wins the 39th Tiree Wave Classic to become British Wave champion for the first time.

- Lucas Meldrum 

What an event the 39th Tiree anniversary proved to be. This was my fifth time on the island and most certainly the best. Winning the Tiree Wave Classic and the British title in one event is certainly easier said than done.

PRE-TIREE BUILD-UP 

The run-up to Tiree couldn't have gone much better for me. After a summer of zero windsurfing, I came out of BWA Rhosneigr with a second place. I was pretty chuffed to be going to Scotland with a chance of getting my hands on the British title. It felt like a great opportunity, but it never really got to me. This year I brought along my good friend and training partner, Miguel Chapuis. We came up a bit earlier and scored some really epic conditions on the island, even a novelty reef session on Tiree's mysterious north shore. Previous years have always been a bit rushed, but I was truly relaxed and well-rested this time. I really felt the benefit of those extra days on the island, so I could get used to the new environment. Making yourself at home certainly gets your headspace clear and ready to compete.

THE MAIN EVENT 

CONFIDENCE