| Occupation |
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Osteopath & Acupuncturist |
| Birthday |
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13th July 1966 |
| Nationality |
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British |
| Home City |
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Bristol |
| Height |
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183cm |
| Weight |
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75kg |
| Other Hobbies |
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Snowboarding, Yachting and walking her dogs |
| Status |
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Married to Peter her training partner |
Biography
Zara has been windsurfing since she was 13. Competing at British national level in 1999 - 2001 winning the British Women's Slalom Title in 2000.
Since 2005 she has been concentrating on Speed, competing nationally & internationally.
Women's overall winner at Weymouth Speed Week 2004, 2005 , 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Zara also holds the ladies harbour record at 32.44knots which had stood for 22 years, set by the legendary Jenna De Ronsney.
2005 Finished 6th in the world overall in ISA speed world cup and PWA slalom.
2006 Finished 3rd in the world overall and 2nd production. In the ISA speed world cup series.
2007 Finish 3rd in the world overall even after her crash in Namibia where she broke her foot and couldn't finish the event.
2008 Finished 2nd overall her highest ranking ever
2009 European Speed Champion and ranked 2nd in the world
2010 Finished No 1 in the world, set news womens production board record for Mistral. In Luderitz Namibia.
2011 Womens ISWC European champion for a second time. Retained her No1 position on the world rankings.
Women's World Record Holder for the mile at 34.74 knots
Women's British Record Holder for 500m at 37.24 knots
Womens World Production Record Holder for 500m at 36.99 knots
Zara's Latest News
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Zara breaks 40 knots on GPS ladder

Zara is interviewed on BBC Points West

Zara is voted Windsurfer of the year
Zara says " thanks to everyone who voted for me"
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Zara is Nominated for UKWA windsurfer of the year 2011
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Zara is crowned Womens European Champion for a second time.
Zara Wins 3rd round of Euro Champs and takes the lead in the tour

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Zara wins Swedish Championships
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Zara in Port Saint Louise France,
a must do well event !

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Zara is UKWA Spartan Speed Champion 2010

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Zara breaks Women's Production Speed Board Record
 
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*Click Sailing Picture Above for a Video of the Record Run in HD
Zara is back from Luderitz in Namibia
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Zara Achieves No 1 Ranking in 2010

Zara Signs with Sonntag Fins

Zara wins In Dungarvan and is

the European Champion 2009, Event report
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Zara gets more than see
bargained for at
Dakine Weymouth Speed Week
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Zara Wins Greek ISWC Speedsailing Open Championships
Zara Signs with Simmer Sails
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