Neal Gent

Neal learnt to windsurf when he was 7 and did the national racing circuit for years. The Isle of Wight is a prime wave sailing spot so as soon as the kit came along racing went out the window! He won the amateur nationals in 2000, and then did three years in the pro fleet top ten.

Kite surfing was an obvious progression and Neal switched to the kite pro circuit for three years. His real love is to get out in the waves though which led onto his latest pro title: In 2008 and 2009 Neal took the BSUPA British Stand Up Paddling National Title. He came 4 the in 2011, as well as competes in BKSA national wave kiting tour.

Neal is a bit of legend on the water he is a stand out windsurfer, kiter, surfer and paddle surfer. He is a serious competitor when he is not on the water he has full time career as a senior doctor.

Neal has surfed, windsurfed, paddled, kited all the major spots from Indo to Barbados, Portugal to Ireland and has recently returned from honeymoon in Barbados with his wife Jess.

Neal uses RRD Kites in particular the religion, plus RRD Kite wave boards, also on the windsurfing side he uses RRD harness streamlined booms Ezzy Panther LTDs, RRD Hardcore 84 quad, on the SUP front he uses the NAH Swell 8.5 surf series, Gong 8.5, and he uses Kialoa Methane Paddles. He also has just taken delivery of a new 12.6 fanatic race SUP.

We have worked with Neal for more than 10 years –he has great technical knowledge and real passion for innovation and learning new moves -he is always on the water when the conditions become decent.

Stu Holland

Stu has been with us since the early 90s he is one of the best windsurfers on the South coast and has been British wave champion in 1987 .He has windsurfed at all the top spots from Ho’okipa Maui, Margret River, Baja, and Pistol River California. In the 90s Stu was one on the UK hottest talents in waves.

Now he doesn't windsurf much due to injuries but can seen shredding waves on his Wave kite or SUP. Stu has a real talent and knowledge when it comes to waves –he is not shy when it gets big. He has the skill to pick out the ride able sections and make it.

Stu's long term partner Billie and their kids can be seen on the beach each time it’s windy – it’s great to watch them both deciding who is going to look after the kids when its good conditions on quite a few occasions there have been two small children plus dog locked in the van as both Billie and Stu are out on the water.

Stuart has been important part of the 2XS Team he won lots of events –loads of coverage in magazines –he has been one of the most rad sailors on the South Coast. He Like Neal is very good surfer and paddle surfer.

Stu rides RRD Salerosa, Obsession 4 RRD kites, Nah Swell 8.5 SUP, Ion Suits, Kialo Methane Paddle. Ezzy Panthers Ltd and RRD Hardcore boards.

Emile Kott

Emile has worked as an instructor on the beach at WWWC also running our 2XS online store both selling and developing our website. He is great windsurfer, surfer and paddlesurfer. And he has more time on holiday than anyone I know –including Mark Perry…

He was a totall passion for windsurfing and is obsessed with the sport and worked with Boards magazine as tester and contributor, and Boardseeker. He has travelled all over the place windsurfing including Brazil, Tenerife , Ireland, Barbados, Mororoco and spent loads of time perfecting his skill level.

Emile is also a computer expert and and set up Acroweb where he designs and develops web sites unless it’s windy. He lives locally with wife Jen and their new baby Sienna on the beach.

Emile uses Goya quad 78 and Goya eclipse sails, he also has a Nahswell 8.8 with a kilo methane paddle.

Holly Bassett