“I think it makes me who I am, it gives me life, it gives me a sense of purpose. I think a lot of people in life look for reasons why they’re here and for some people it’s family, for some people it’s to make lots of money. For me I don’t see it that way, I’ve always had a very clear view of what I want from life and that is the freedom that being involved in ocean sport can give me and I think it’s given me character, it’s given me presence of mind, it’s given me strength and direction. If I’m ever lost in my land based life, if I just go on the water then I’m very much in tune again with myself and I can bring purpose to my existence I suppose” – Steve West