I had a great windsurfing year in 2007. I raced hard and retained my British youth titles in Formula and Slalom racing.

My best result of 2007 was a bronze medal at the FW European Championships in Santa Pola, Spain.

Name: Dan Simpson.

Year of Birth: 1990

Height: 6'2" Weight: 84kg

Hometown: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Started Sailing: 2000

Personal site: www.dansimpson.info

Disciplines: Formula Racing, Slalom and Speed (and Waves to relax)

Best Results:2nd junior (twice)and 4th Junior at World Championships, 3rd Youth at FW European Championships 2007

Sail Number: GBR 21

Sponsors: 4boards, Gaastra, Tabou, Choco Fins, Dakine, Bloc eyewear, Surfkraft, Boards Magazine, Finnex and Oxford Sailing Club.

Favorite venues: Jericoacoara,Caberete,Tiree,Avon Beach and Rhosneigr.

Best race equipment: 85 litre slalom board and Neil Pryde 6.2m race sail in 30 knots of wind, although I'm really looking forward to testing my new Tabou Manta's and Gaastra Vapors .......

When the 2007 racing season was over I headed over to Jeri, Brazil for a month of wave sailing, truly awesome!

Many thanks to my sponsors Dakine, Neil Pryde, Bloc eyewear, Surfkraft, Oxford Sailing Club and Finnex.

Have a great 2008 wherever you are. Why not introduce a couple of friends to our fantastic sport? Maybe in the National Windsurfing Week?

Dan GBR 21

(note, prior to 2007 season, Dan raced under sail number GBR323)

NEWS UPDATE 25th February 2008

Dan Simpson moves to Gaastra / Tabou. 

What better news could follow the disappointment of losing Krafty? Well, Dan Simpson moving to Gaastra / Tabou certainly softens the blow. Dan will be sponsored by these brands for 2008 through 4Boards using Tabou Mantas with Choco fins powered by Gaastra Vapors for his racing. Dan is already well known around the racing circuit, and his mantelpiece is well stocked accordingly. Dan will be looking to step things up in 2008 following excellent results over the last few years, so it is an exciting time for us all as we look forward to watching the season unfold, on both the national & also the international circuits. At 17 years of age, Dan has time on his side and has a great future in windsurfing, 4Boards wish him well for 2008 and are looking forward to a fruitful sponsorship partnership.