I've decided to spent the time "between the years" at Costa Del Sol with a 5 day surf camp. I've made my license years ago, but became rusty, this was the perfect opportunity to get back into it again.
LEARNING
Directly on the first day we went straight into the important basics, refreshing turns (tacks and jibes) and looking into my technique. Johan was really good at giving me pointers for all the things to look out for, giving me time to explore for myself how changing small things can do a lot. Since Johan is a real pro (Formula competition racer), he is very precise with knowing which gear and technique is perfect for you. Very fastly I knew what I could work with, could make my turns faster, more stable and more confidently. On top Johan always gives you a lot of time and patience, I never felt stressed, there has been also a lot of time to practice, enjoy the surfing, the sun, wind and water.
LOCATION
The spot and the conditions were perfect. The beach was empty during the winter season, so we had all the water for ourselves. The view is stunning, you can see the mountains of Africa and Gibraltar on a good day. One day we went to the famous Tarifa for a really fun surf.
Every day were different conditions, stronger / weaker wind. Johan was surprising me with teaching me something new (for example the "butterfly" trick), even when there was little wind one day. A really good lesson: There is always something to do with Windsurfing, in every condition!