Updated 12 January 2004, 08.48

Daniel in action!

We also started by sliding down a ramp into the pool, this was a new thing to do and a little bit scary.

I'm not 100% convinced that windsurfing in a pool is fun and I think it's much easier windsurfing outdoors.

However, indoor windsurfing is definitely better for spectators as outside we're usually so far out from shore it's hard to see.

Own moves

I've been windsurfing for about three years now.

I like the freedom it gives you to go where you want and make up your own moves.

			Fact File
	UK Indoor Windsurfing Championships
		A specially designed pool was transported to the UK in three sections
		The pool is 70m long and 30m wide
		The wind is created by 30 huge turbines
		The turbines create 25 knots of wind
		Nik Baker from the UK is six times World Indoor Windsurfing Champion

I windsurf every weekend at a local reservoir but in the summer I do it up to four times a week.

Just clicked

It was quite difficult when I first started, you have to learn balance and wind direction.

But I worked hard at it and watched videos on windsurfing, and something just clicked.

Professional

Now I'm quite confident - and I love going fast!

I'm hoping to go the Junior World Championships later this year in Spain.

And if I train hard my dream is to windsurf professionally."

Daniel, 13, Oxford

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