Where the Wind Blows

When a famous olympic athlete says her sport is fun, you wonder if she's a freak or just trying to convince herself that the rest of us would, if we could, choose early morning starts, repetitive weight-training, endless laps and mind-numbing technical drills as a way of life. No, thanks. But then you meet one of those blessed souls who have made a carefree career out of chasing winds or waves around the globe - and think, What a glorious scam. Perhaps that's why windsurfer Barbara Kendall is always smiling. As Auckland slips into winter, Kendall, fresh from the acupuncturist, shows...