Rise and Glide S3E9: Alba Frey - Windsurfing Island Roots to World Champion
In this episode, we sit down with Alba Frey, a Spanish competitive stand up paddle (SUP) athlete. Alba shares her journey from growing up on an island to becoming a world champion in SUP racing.
She discusses her transition from surfing and sailing as a kid, to windsurfing and now to stand up paddle racing and downwind foiling. We chat about her competitive spirit and how she has achieved such incredible results in just a few years, and why the community in the paddling world is so important. Alba reflects on the challenges of training for different disciplines, the growth of paddle sports in Spain and the Canary Islands, and the significance of engaging youth in the sport.
In this conversation, we discuss various aspects of paddling, training conditions, and upcoming competitions. We share personal experiences related to weather challenges, the importance of mental preparation for races, and the excitement surrounding the recent Spanish National Championships where Alba won four gold medals.
Links: