- So Guy what’s happening?
- I got home late last night after a 7 hour journey. I’m feeling a bit ragged so I’ll jump in the sea in a bit.
- Woah, I bet its cold.
- Yeah, but i’ve just got an amazing new suit from SNUGG, 5/4 super flexible, built in hood, lovely…the new wetsuit technology has made it possible to surf in the most extreme conditions and this has opened up new frontiers like Scandinavia and Iceland, Cold water surfing is becoming as popular as surfing in boardies in the Caribean….well, almost – haha!
- And is home for you still Cornwall?
- Yeah, I live in Newquay, next to the beach. If I’m not working I’m surfing.
- Do you get time to surf much then these days?
- I’m very lucky. At the moment I can pretty much rotate my work around the swell – I have coaching and tutoring commitments but I schedule them so that I get as much time in the water as possible.
- Have you been surfing anywhere tropical recently? I know you spend a lot of time travelling.
- I went to Ireland in December, that’s definitely not tropical but it was pumping. Some of my best friends live over there, the waves are epic and the people are so cool. I love Ireland, its a magical place. I’m over there again in April and May and then we’re in Northern Spain in July for a while before we head up to Biarritz and Hossegor. I always make sure I’m at home for the Boardmasters Festival in August though – that’s the week that Newquay rocks.
- Surfing Safari?
- Yep
- And work! What’s on the near horizon?
- Well, there’s a lot on the table, so I’m going with the flow. I’ve got exciting stuff lined up; I’m tutoring loads, my squads at Batchwood High Performance Centre are great fun, we’ve got players from all over the country dropping in and also some players from Serbia and Lithuania. Everyone is so lovely at Batchwood and the facility is state of the art – it’s awesome! I’m enjoying doing bits with the team at Exeter University and I’ll be on the road with players. I’m in Holland in March and the La Manga training camps are always wicked. I’ve got a big one coming up in June. Over the last few years I’ve built up a strong relationship with James and Lorenzo – they’re great people and it’s a world class venue. I’ve been drawing and painting a lot recently. My other half is keen for me to do more – perhaps have another exhibition towards the end of the Summer. I’d like to do it somewhere unusual though – almost make it an adventure just getting there. I don’t know…I haven’t exhibited my work for a long time.
- How do we find out more about what you’re up to?
- check my website – guyleverton.com. I’m on Facebook and Twitter too!
- Thanks Guy, that’s 5! Enjoy the rest of your day.
- Cool
- take5
