Why I have to Quit.

[@Nico_GER7]

It’s time to say ‚Thank you’. I decided to quit my position at Starboard. A little more than two years ago I was offered to lead the way for and manage a brand that is known to lead innovation in my favorite sport in the world, windsurfing. For me it still is crazy to believe that a then 25-year-old, without finished university degree is trusted with with such responsibility. Perhaps this is part of the innovative approach of Svein Rasmussen, who has believed in my abilities, trusted in my leadership, shared all his knowledge and experience with me, and I have therefore I have seen as one of my mentors over the last two years. Thank you, Svein. Thank you for everyone I had the pleasure to work with over the last two years - it’s definitely been a ride. A ride that I didn’t expect. It wasn’t in the path I set out for myself as a professional windsurfer, but it was an opportunity I didn’t want to miss and am happy to have taken. After two years of successfully juggling the management of @starboardwindsurfing, windsurf on a world class level, make the best possible windsurfing content for the biggest windsurfing community on KZbin, becoming a co-owner of @surfcenter_com and joining this incredible team, developing new products for @surlasession, it was time to reset my focus. It’s been beyond demanding and I felt like it was time for a step up in either of my endeavors. Going two years back in time, I felt like I had some unfinished business in racing. It’s what I started this journey for and to this day I still can’t stand loosing a race 😄. So, to end this one on a positive note: I’m happy to be able to reset my focus to competitions while of course bringing the most entertaining and informative content for you guys and girls. Windsurfing forever. ⚡🤘

[@rokowoju8558]

Thank you, I got in to windsurfing only 3,5 years ago and it saved my life and marriage ( we are both doing it), I literally changed my life to run around windsurfing, left London for coast, build my own camper/adventure van. During covid it was a bliss to watch your videos - one advise, if something affects you in negative way move away from it, don't look back enjoy life. All the best from UK and we will pop in to your shop in the future. RAD

[@ye360_the_dark]

Please stay

[@ye360_the_dark]

Your videoes are helping me so much.

[@wilcootte7408]

Very impressive to make this step. All the best!

[@naturepro5643]

Again! out of Windsurf i have learned from you, i am also learning how short life is going on, yes from one of the very sympathic and ofcourse the best Windsurfer in the world. i wish you the best!

[@WindsurfingTV]

Well, I'll be honest... that makes me feel better!! I struggle to keep up with the things I do... and you were doing 10x more!! At least now you're only doing 7 x more!! haha... good luck matey!

[@Nico_GER7]

Haha! Thanks for the honest comment, Ben. See you soon 🤘

[@tginejim]

Best of luck!!! Thanks for being so honest, no doubt it will help many people.

[@angifistie]

If you are happy we are happy Nico! Keep up the good work!🙏

[@tjarkmchenky]

3:22: "the greatest discomford in life is not a cold shower in the morning, doing meetings we dont want to do of forcing us to go to the gym. It's understanding who we are and who we want to become." Great words! ❤️🙏 I',m really sure you have chosen a lot of good descisions in life and this one is one more too!

[@speon]

Solid advice. I've enjoyed all your content thus far, and look forward to following along with your future endeavors!

[@thomasbohn5034]

Thank you for “making windsurfing great again” in my life. Your videos have inspired me to explore who I am and have helped shape a clear vision for the future. Looking forward to watching your progress on the race course🙌

[@kekko7072]

😢. Happy to se you on yt❤

[@ScrattleGG]

You inspire and teach me among many others. That is a valuable contribution to society. Best wishes going forward, onwards towards new disapointments as my dear mother always says

[@alfovebraseth]

To listen and follow our "inner voice" is so important, good luck - looking forward to the journey🙂

[@artem4ik_sail]

Good luck Nico! Everything will go great, I am sure about that. Thank you for motivating others having similar struggles and fears to make such decisions.. You are a great person and you will succeed for sure!

[@MarioKuempel]

Good decision, take good care of yourself!

[@Nico_GER7]

Entschuldigung, aber wer sind Sie?

[@MarioKuempel]

@@Nico_GER7 naaaa hör mal!

[@Nico_GER7]

@@MarioKuempel Danke mein Freund 🙂

[@notyouraveragewindsurfer]

Thanks for sharing Nico! sending love and good energy your way!

[@clarencemacalister8208]

Your content, inspiration and attitude is the best. You have given so much to windsurfing- respect.

[@pajmd]

Wish you all the best in your new projects!

[@tristan_krn]

Thank you so very much, Nico! Good luck with your future endeavours.

[@arthurm4709]

Congratulations Nico, i have been following you for a very little time and seeing you make these kind of decisions show a great leader foundation for more in life. See you

[@a1pestservice]

A new chapter, life goes on, ups and downs. Only one person can drive the way you live, and that's yourself. Enjoy life as much as you can and let others share that as much as you can make that happen, many thanks, till your next adventure.

[@a.fernandes806]

The Best of luck @Nico all the Success Enjoy the RIDE & keep it ON 🤙🤙🤙

[@stevenl3411]

I really hope for you that you made the right decisions. Heads up and keep the wind in your sails!

[@gussinklo]

Good winds Nico! I'm impressed and a bit silent by your personal insights. It takes quite some courage! 🤙 hang loose!

[@jm-bc1gv]

I trod a different path but similar choices. I support you 100%. live life to the fullest for yourself and not for anyone else. :)

[@konradmajsterszef7899]

Just, good luck man and have more time for windsurfing :)

[@francoisf195]

Thanks for all you did and all you're going to do 👍💪

[@alexandersmirnov7399]

Nico - keep inspiring the wonderful world of windsurfing! Good luck in your new beginnings and see you again soon in new formats! 😎

[@ezrayanke2027]

I wish you luck with everything going forward! Enjoying the little things in life is one of the most important things to do.

[@바람감성]

Greatest cheers Nico!! Hope the wind always blow behind your back. I enjoyed watching your video so much and would like to deliver my sincere gratitude to all your effort given to the windsurfing society.

[@mihelbergel]

Nico, you have done an amazing job with everything! I'm so thankful to know you and for all of your videos and contributions to the sport. Thank you!

[@mikenicholls8901]

I've loved your videos and found them very helpful. So I'm sad you're going, but good luck and best wishes. Hope you'll come back to us one day! Thank you.

[@Nico_GER7]

I Never Said im stopping Videos 😄

[@NirHL]

Honestly I'm very happy for you Nico. I've been watching your videos for a while and you seemed to be more and more exhausted each video Do what's good for you

[@jbrink3122]

I wish you all the best Nico ! Thanks 🤙🤙

[@dennisboisen]

Bravo!! Takes a grown person, to know when to step down and walk away. Good for you kid

[@ДмКр-з6с]

It is hard but right decision Nico. Competition is what motivate the most! So many things to do to go on top of the tops! Godspeed man, and windsurf forever!!!!

[@mmilhazes]

My friend you Can't do everything!! For sure you made the right decision focusing in few things than a lot of things!! I have been there and had the same issues!! Well done for making this wise decision!! These thing you have to go through are very hard but make you grow!!! 👏👏💪💪

[@Alanwunsch]

Nico, you are the best windsurf content creator! Stay strong. ;) Cheers from Brazil!

[@romantisch]

It‘s good to get some feeling of control back in life. Same as in windsurfing. Good luck for the projects to come Nico.

[@richardkorbeeck7762]

Thanks nico for your insparation the last years Richard

[@surfer_d]

All life decissions will make sense looking backwards. Enjoy the ride. Keep challenging yourself.

[@whynowind]

Good for you. Pursuing what really matters to you is what will leave you later with no regrets! Wise decision!

[@rmacalus82]

Thanks for all you've done so far and good luck for all what's coming! Keep inspiring people! 🙂

[@JonassTass]

Sad to hear that you quit starboard but i wish all the good luck to you on your next adventure with the next brand.

[@siman1969]

Hallo Nico, ich hab deine Kommentare immer geliebt, ein neuen Weg ist ok-- brauchen wir alle, you have a lot of options not only in windsurfing-- your strength lies in working with peolpe and motivating them --- good luck --start a family for one -- -is challenging ;)

[@stuartrogers4827]

Not in doing what you like, but liking what you do is the secret to happiness. Wishing you luck in whatever endeavours and challenges you face.

[@anthonystanden5073]

Good luck for the future Nico

[@stefankinnestrand6978]

Thanks for the honesty and talking about the hard tradeoffs and decisions in life! Sometimes less is more and focus can be the key to happiness and progression.

[@westcoastvisuals]

Awesome Nico! Keep up the good work and good luck in the future!

[@taylorshull6735]

I was a beginner windsurfer when you started your channel - and I've gotten so much better with your tips! The motivation you created for me was nothing short of phenomenal. I look forward to watching your new content as well as re-watching your original content. You rock Nico! Thank you so much for everything you've done. You've made a difference for me and so many others.

[@westwindsailer]

I see you'll still keep the content going, right on! Myself and a windsurfer friend watch your stuff, it is -26 here in our part of Canada ,-35 with windchill, windy ,but too cold to even ski, so we appreciate the mental health help.

[@rus_arab_coop]

We love you dude❤ hope to see u somewhere! 😢

[@paulobu9420]

Thank you for your videos, they’ve been a great source of learning and inspiration. Best of luck in your next projects!

[@shayne_klauke]

Thats a big step.. at the end of the day you gota do what you like the most, and what you think is the Best for you! Keep going!!!

[@Jhoekstra]

Thanks for sharing your experience Nico. I wish you succes and happiness in life! Wir sehen uns auf das Wasser einen Tag

[@user-sl3gx5pu5c]

Wish you the best for the upcoming season : good results, but more importantly, great sessions and great time on the water!! You're a legend!!

[@shawnli9258]

just want to say thank you Nico for all the contents created and i absolutely love them. All the best ahead :)

[@gudrunfliegner7920]

My First thought was, that you would stop making Videos. Because they are great!

[@lizborberg6339]

You continue to be a leader and role model by not being scared to make a change when life isn't giving you what you need. I'll look forward to your next work, whatever that is, and keep an eye out for you on the podium. All the best! 💛

[@guido-5008]

Hallo Nico und Team, vielen Dank für die tollen Berichte aus der Welt des Windsurfens und alles Gute für die Zukunft

[@friedmanroy]

Nico, you are very special person. An inspiration to many of us.

[@jimjybe]

Love your videos, thank you for your contributions which will remain a gift to many generations to come. Life is short, do what you love, always be kind to yourself and others!

[@vincegum974]

Congratulations. And goodluck on competing!

[@mikkelherstal9102]

I'm so sorry to hear that Stay Strong

[@bobnobels4873]

good decision Nico you are wise man, thanks a lot for a the inspiring content my friend , I will miss you !

[@tobiasdesjardins9880]

It's time for me to say thank you to you Nico. My 2 boys and I started windsurfing at Cabrillo in LA during the summer of 2020 (during the Covid lock down). Your videos were a big help while I was trying to get the boys to stick with it until they fell in love with windsurfing. It worked. We are all hooked. Thank you for your part in that, for the excellent videos, and for role modelling the importance of taking care of our mental health. We wish you well and look forward to following your adventures in the future.

[@rubingeurts1]

Respect Nico 👊🏼, good to start adventures as you did past years, AND be true to what motivates you the most.

[@jonathanepstein948]

What is windsurfing but pure delight made corporeal by the union of body, environment and technology? Good for you for recognizing that the delight wasn't happening and doing something to bring it back. I wish you every good fortune.

[@Stefan-vn8ve]

Great to see you going back to laser focused competition! True inspiration with all the different endeavors you've had, and also the insight to tune back to competition.

[@thiesjohnsen6961]

Thank you for everything you have done and brought to us and good luck for the next season and in general for everything you are doing Windsurfing forever!🤙

[@philreeves1178]

Thanks Nico for such great content in your videos. You always are very professional and helpful in what you do. Well done for making tough decisions for your own well being.

[@karltkng]

thanks Nico. I enjoy watching your channel very much! All the best!

[@lehua16]

Respect to your honesty 💜🙏 It’s nice to be kind and authentic to ourselves. Different kind of success can come from the place of truthfulness… Thank you for sharing this ! Good luck 😉

[@70bnr]

On days when nothing works and I feel like the worst windsurfer on the planet, I wait a couple of hours and then I watch one of your videos and ka-ting...! my enthusiasm is restored. In life, we must follow our hearts when we can, and will treasure the day if and when your heart ever brings you back to this channel :-)

[@KiteTurbine]

Love your honesty Nico. You do amazing things.

[@OdinHoeppner]

Have a nice time! See ya🤙🏽

[@skipgonsalves81]

"Change is a strange thing, it cannot be denied. It can help you find yourself or make you lose your pride." Jerry Santo. I was taught to be at peace with yourself, not to seek judgement from others. So the decisions you make in your life are yours to make; no judgement from here. Thank you for taking us on the journey with you.

[@julzCalz]

Hi Skip, good to see you here! Wise words 😊

[@SvenElshoecht77]

Thanks for sharing this Nico. Once again very inspiring. Very much looking forward to seeing you kick ass in the competitions. (maybe putting superglue on the other competitors feet can help a little ;-))

[@etiennestott8720]

Thank you for this video Nico. I am an Olympic champion in canoe slalom, but I have been learning windsurfing for about 18months. I watched your videos a lot and I have learned all of my (limited!!!) skills from KZbin. So I am grateful for the time and effort you have put into sharing your knowledge. And I admire the clear way you have communicated your thinking here. It makes sense and I wish you all the best in your next efforts :-)

[@Schimpy99]

Happy that you could find out what really gets you going still Nico! These are no easy choices, and there definitely will be similar ones in the future. Hope you will keep the same strength you always show and face these head on!

[@deans.8659]

We all will miss you and your great videos, Nico! Thanks for sharing and alles Gute für die Zukunft!!!

[@Nico_GER7]

The videos will still come!

[@jaestalayo]

Windsurfing is a small community of great people and you are an excellent ambassador Nico! Thanks for so many good moments so far! Best wishes and wind gusts!

[@charlieroberts8217]

Thanks for the last two years, very enjoyable.

[@ARQJLPM]

Gracias Nico. Good luck and go ahead.

[@simonjandrell5897]

no ways thats a shame, but still follow your dreams

[@teeropita3208]

I thought you were gonna quit windsurfing for a second- I hope your decision makes you happy and also have a greater performance in racing.

[@borissaksida3302]

NICO hvala ti ,lepa odločitev,pa imaš tudi svoje življene....upam da gugl zna tole prevesti,, se trudim naše pisat pravilno!Uživaj!lp Boris!

[@rcggijzen]

Definitely not the easiest path to follow, respect for following your heart. Still seems pretty challenging - if not impossible- to combine being a professional windsurfer with (co-) running a windsurfcenter, maintaining a highly visible youtube-channels, earning enough money to stay afloat and still have enough time left to relax a bit with friends now and then. But hey, good luck chasing your dream!

[@ArmelPrigent]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Your sincerity is rare and touching. All the best to your plans!

[@davebanko3708]

Sounds like you made the right decision!! Wish you only the best!

[@renaud1978]

Thanks a lot for all those contents, I know how much works this means and sometimes it is not rewarding, you must be really proud because very few people can achieve what you have been doing so far so just take the time to think your top priorities, but in my opinion you clearly are gifted for management + transmission to others ! good luck is not how I will end but rather be good to yourself ;-) !

[@didierhenry1]

Hi Nico, thx 4 all the motivation you give to others through your work. I can understand your way of life, I am introvert and almost only ready for everybody else than my own person. The fact that you speak so openly about it in your video just gave me a wake up call. Thx fof sharing Nico and good luck to YOU. 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@alexvantee6938]

Thanks for sharing Nico! I don't think you are quitting, you have just started to care enough about yourself to be you again. It takes a real man to admit he is on over his head and I think you can be proud of yourself doing so! Good luck racing again!!🤙

[@agrelon]

Good luck in the next chapter, Nico! Hope to catch you on the water soon!

[@Nico_GER7]

Thanks Adrien!

[@garygross6849]

I have enjoyed the time you have spent with teaching us techniques and equipment

[@Nico_GER7]

And I will keep doing that :-)

[@chriscole9078]

Still you and WindsurfingTV bringing the best content everyone wants to see. Think we are all privileged to see the world of windsurfing from you guys whether it be gear (like you did the other week freeride vs slalom), idiots guide (windsurfTV) or insightful videos like this that no one gets to see anywhere else, so thanks.

[@romanschumacher7733]

Hello Nico, I've been following you for a few years now and I really enjoy watching all your videos. They motivate me not to lose sight of my passion, windsurfing, despite many limitations, and to pursue what I enjoy and what fulfills me. So I admire your decision. I think you should listen to your heart and your body and not always give in to what makes you the most money. I think it's great that you're remembering to give your content your usual quality here on youtube and I'm looking forward to many new videos.🤙

[@kaiesselbrugge4771]

Just be yourself 😊 thats the best

[@davecheyne4256]

Good man Nico, those who strive to do great things will often become overloaded, and it's hard to see it coming when you are in full gas mode - as a GP I spoke to many very successful people hitting a wall, and the depression is a reaction to your feeling of disappointment at not achieving what you think you can do, even when it is not possible - life is about learning, you will be so much wiser for the pain you have been feeling, and will be stronger in future - it's all part of getting older, and you have shown maturity to recognise that change is the solution - we can't please everyone all of the time!! I know you will be back and have always enjoyed all your videos, especially on the dark Northern winter nights, watching you guys doing daft things on the water is always a great lift - also that SURLA cafe bar in Tarifa is awesome, so thanks for the steer on that!! Good luck for the future, you've been a huge success already by anyone's standards

[@windsurferMARC]

All the best I enjoy your blogs

[@sailarchy4204]

Good luck dude, I appreciate your attitude and conviction

[@henricwiegenbroeker8225]

100% die richtige Entscheidung, Nico. Super Videos! Grüße aus Kanada!

[@christiank2202]

Good luck Nico! True Inner personal development - The only thing that counts! Chris