In the mountains I can be seen (in the winter) skiing, snowboarding, cross
country skiing, walking up (and down) dangerous slopes etc. In the summer I tend to stick to slightly deranged
mountain biking and general mountain walks/escapades. These activities
mainly take place in the french alps as England hasn't got that many ski slopes
and tends to be a bit full of mud all year.
As for the water, I can be frequently seen sailing both dinghies and yachts
(both
catamarans and monohulls) and a couple of years ago I proudly obtained my
Yachtmaster Offshore certificate allowing me to go play on my own whilst
ordering my own crew around. I also practise most other watersports that
don't involve an engine (canoe/kayak, windsurf, surf, swimming etc)
The only activity that doesn't fit in here is deejaying (playing dance tunes
consecutively, and overlapping, at house parties and at clubs, for
those who've never heard of Fatboy Slim). I nearly decided to continue this hobby
professionally but I feared that if I did I may no longer enjoy it due to overkill
(most deejays spend 2 years at least playing every night all over the
country, often without being paid before they make their mark). I find it a great source of
relaxation due to the intense concentration needed. This sounds like an
oxymoron but the intense concentration allows you to clear the mind of any
troubling thoughts and to refocus.
Links:
Grenoble (in french): The centre
of most of my exploits.
