The Crossley Heath School pupil is a member of the National Junior Windsurfing team and currently ranked fourth in Britain.

Here Connor, who lives on Trimmington Road, Halifax, answers a few questions about his sport.

How did you get into it?
My dad started windsurfing again when I was about 5 or 6 in Scotland and I used to like sitting on the back of the board when he was out on the water. Then a few years later he bought a board and after watching him and my big sister sail I really wanted to try. After a few not so great starts I really got windsurfing when I was about 9.

How long have you been doing it for?
I've been windsurfing for 4 and a half years.

Where do you train?
I train with Halifax Sailing Club at Wainstalls.

What do you love about it?
I love that it's a sport which is just brilliant fun, you get a real adrenalin rush when you sail fast and when you jump on the water. I really enjoy racing - that is my main buzz at the moment.

What is your favourite trick?
The Vulcan - a 180 degree spin through the air.

Does it set you apart from your friends?
Yes it does. I am not at home very often at weekends so don't get to meet up with them. They are all into rugby so we have sporting stuff in common. At school I don't think it matters I don't talk about it much unless its really windy and I wish I was sailing.

What do your mum and dad think about it?
My mum and dad are really supportive of me in the sport and my brother too, they think its great that I have found something that I enjoy so much.

What else are you into?
I'm also into BMXing being out on my bike and dirt windsurfing if I get a chance. I like watching movies too especially good when travelling to and from race events. Too Fast Too Furious is my favourite at the moment.

Do you see a future in it?
Yes I do see a future in the sport. My ideal would be to be good enough to make the Olympic team but I also think that I'd really like to be involved in coaching as well, or more generally in sports science.

How often do you do it?
I windsurf whenever I can, which means persuading my parents to take me up to the resevoir. I sail most weekends and in the Summer after school as much as possible.

Are there any bad things about it? Have you ever been injured for example?
There is nothing bad about windsurfing, sitting in the car for hours going to race events isn't great but you soon forget it. Luckily so far I've only had minor injuries - a cut from the fin on the board and a few sprains and I get a few blisters when I've sailed for a week or more every day.

What's your favourite memory of windsurfing to date?
Favourite memories are winning the Youth and Masters 6.8 in 2006 as the winds were so strong it was perfect for me.

Is Calderdale the perfect place for it or where would you rather be?
Calderdale is not perfect but it has been a brilliant place to learn and has meant that I'm really good sailing in high winds. At the moment I'd prefer to sail on the south coast, bit warmer, and its where most of the racing competitions are, so not so long in the car! Or I'd really like to be in Ireland as the waves are just awesome and there are some great people to sail with.