Preseason Buildup

In 2013 Marcilio Browne (Goya Windsurfing) earned his first PWA Wave World Title to add to his previous freestyle world title in 2007. The Brazilian is renowned for his progressive approach to wave sailing and is one of the best all round wave sailors in the world - ripping equally hard on both tacks! In 2015 things didn’t quite go to plan for the 28-year-old, but even then he still finished 7th overall, last year though he looked back to his absolute best which saw him return to the overall podium for the first time since claiming his first wave world crown and he looks set for another title run in based on that form. With the start of the season just around the corner we caught up with Marcilio for an interview.

Hey Marcilio, how’s it going and how was your winter?

All good, winter was fun. Did a trip to Chile which was great, 2 weeks of sailing and a week of perfect surf. Love going there, we always get a chance to sail a big range of conditions and it never gets flat. After that stayed on Maui, the wind started a little late, but once it did it never stopped. Been great to get into a routine, stay in one place for a while and get a lot of hours sailing. 

You are now back in Gran Canaria preparing for the first event of the year - how’s your prep going?

Been okay, I kind of got here right after a really good week and since then conditions have been a little slow. It’s been good to sail a bit in other spots, going to the gym and just relax pretty much. This week we have a good forecast showing once again, today should be the first good day :)). 

In 2015 things didn’t quite go your way, but last year it looked like you were back to your best - did you change anything in your approach or do you just think its part of competition sailing?

My approach is the same, i was feeling very good with my sailing back in 2015 but i don't know, things didn't happen for me. Last year was definitely better and I am stoked with how I sailed some heats, but i was also able to pick things I had to improve on, which I focused on over the winter. Basically my approach is the same every year, try to sail as much as possible, train a bit out of the water when the conditions slow down, eat healthy and have fun! 

You completed the overall top 3 last year - how are you feeling coming into the new season and what is your goal for the year?

I feel good and my gear feels amazing. My goal is to keep pushing my own level during heats, learn from my mistakes and enjoy every time i go sailing. 

Thanks Marcilio.

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