Apart from being a really nice guy, Patrick of Bambou Adventure Team is one of those True Water-Men who never gets out of shape, no matter what happens. I was Windsurfing on Stand Up Paddle Boards with him in less than ideal conditions when a huge swell broke on his head, unable to turn his board in time and ride away from the foaming white lip, he simply unhooked and wore the monster on his head. I could just see the top panel of his sail, then, It snatched his board and rig away and left him about 600M out to sea. After a few failed towing experiments in the impact zone, Patrick told me he would be ok to swim back and I should go ahead and rescue his gear from the heavy shore break. Well that wave, broke his mast clean in two and tore the sail, but Patrick walked out of the shore break smiling, not even out of breath, shook my hand and said he was happy to make the memory with me. Not every day we see Mast high waves in Thailand...and Patrick is an expert at board and equipement repairs so it was not a big deal. On that day we were testing equipment in pretty extreme conditions. Patrick a Windsurfing and Sailing instructor has been living in Phuket for 17 years and knows where to go to get the best wind and waves at any time of year.

Patrick joined our Stand Up Paddle River Adventure Tour on the River Kwai. He said it was so special, "everyone should try and do somthing like this at least one time in their life ". In the bottom photo he is exploring water ways in Phuket, searching for exciting new locations for Stand Up Paddle Adventure Tours.

I had the pleasure of surfing SUP's with him at Phuket's best Stand Up Paddle Board Surf Spot also. What a great day that was, surfing perfect waves with very cool people on SUP's is as good as it gets.

If you would like to learn more about Stand Up Paddle (SUP) or just need to rent a board in Phuket, cantact Patrick for:

• Board and Equipment Sales
• Board repairs
• Lessons teaching Stand Up Paddle Board and Windsurfing
• Stand up Paddle Board (SUP) Adventure Tours
• Rental and Delivery service for Windsurfing and SUP equipment in Phuket
• Setting up your own Stand Up Paddle Board School or Adventure Tour Business
  

Patrick also has a fully stocked Water Sports Shop in Rawai and has a delivery service for Stand UP Paddle Board and Windsurfing Equipment in Phuket. Together with Roger they are the two most Experienced "Water Men" teaching Water Sports in Phuket that we have had the pleasure of spending time on the water with so far.