Ingrid Ulrich

Adventure and SUP expedition master Ingrid Ulrich is no stranger to challenging circumstances, having undertaken numerous multi-day SUP expeditions in polar climes and grueling cross-ocean adventures. But as Ingrid knows all too well, sometimes the toughest battles are closer to home. A domestic abuse and breast cancer survivor, Ingrid has used what life has thrown at her as motivation to never, ever, give up and as inspiration to give back.

Words: Philippe Doux, Anna Bruno

SWM: Though SUP is now your passion, you’ve always loved the water and grew up windsurfing, is that right? IU: I started windsurfing when I was 10. Even as a kid, I knew I wanted to turn it into a job. After I earned my license to teach from the federation, I was able to work for different sailing schools while continuing to study. SWM: How did you find your way to a sup board? IU: I had moved to the West Indies to be able to surf and sail all year long. But then I met my future husband. I was very young and naive, and instead of marrying a fairytale prince, I ended up trapped by a narcissistic pervert. I had locked myself in a pretty tough situation,…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, SUP Paddle World magazine 2021

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