Coolibar Athletes Wellness Warriors

Coolibar Athlete Marion Lepert

I have a passion for windsurfing. My father got me started when I was eight years old (2004), and I have been hooked ever since. I learned in a small lagoon in Foster City, California. After three years of practice, I started racing with the local San Francisco Bay racing fleet. I loved the thrill of racing and the speed and tactics that accompany it, so I kept with it. Soon enough, thanks to the support and advice of the local SF racers and my family, I was ready to compete at the national and international level. 

Now, I have raced for almost six years and have traveled across the world to do so. My first major accomplishment was in 2009 when I became the US Junior Girl National Champion in Slalom and Formula windsurfing. I then trained harder and continued to travel to international events to learn from the top sailors. In 2011, I finished in the top 5 in three world championships, including first place at the Women’s Formula Worlds, and second place at the Junior Windsurfing Worlds. I consider myself very fortunate to race internationally, and my dream is now to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games.

I currently enjoy windsurfing 2-3 times a week, and while I am very happy to be able to do so, I am concerned about my exposure to the sun. I became especially aware of this danger in 2010, when a member of my immediate family was diagnosed with melanoma. Since then, I have changed my mindset about being under the sun. I now understand that being exposed to the sun without protection is harmful to my skin, even when I do not sunburn, and this is why I consider sun protection a must whenever I go outdoors. While wearing sunscreen has been an option for me, Coolibar products are more effective and less burdensome because they allow me to avoid the hassle of trying to reapply sunscreen while I am wet and salty. And with UPF 50+ protection, I know I am safe from the sun when I have fun windsurfing!

In addition to windsurfing, I love running on local trails, volunteering with my school garden, baking chocolate desserts, spending time with my family and cuddling with my cat.

Marion Windsurfing
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