Dear Peter,
when we received the news this morning we could not believe it. We remember the good old days we sat in our caravan at Costa Brava and you told us about the perfect waves in Western Australia. Peter, you always had great stories to tell. You were on the water till the last light was gone, you gave it all, you fought back through the double and you went for the biggest lip to get massive air. You got the full package what a real windsurfing pro needs and you influenced the sport heavily with your radical attitude, your touching smile, your friendliness and your go for it mentality. You are a real legend and you will never die and we will always remember you!
Continentseven, 30.06.2015
The Dutch windsurfer Peter Volwater had to stop his World Cup career just before the start of the Slalom in Turkmenistan in 2014. He was suffering a mental illness and he tried everything with the help of his family, friends and specialists to get back on track. One year later, after everything started badly in Turkmenistan Peter was found dead. Our deepest thoughts go to his family and friends in this hard time.
Peter Volwater – Best Moments
If windsurfing can create so much depression that it can kill you I wish I was Peter side, maybe I could make a change, I got my darkness losing windsurfing. I am done also guys see you later. It was enough.
Anyone here who knows Kris? Kris, reach out to someone! You can work on whatever problems you have!
Hi Kris!
You are not alone. Many people have moments in life when they have thoughts of suicide. You have to take these thoughts seriously. These thoughts are definitely a sign that you are not doing well and that you are in a difficult situation where you need help. But luckily there is help! Even if your situation seems hopeless and you don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel. A confidential conversation often brings relief. Do you have someone which whom you can talk?
There is always another way! Stay with us!
i remember him being a coach on a youth windsurf event at brouwerdam, netherlands. ben van der steen was in his team (complete unknown at that time) and i remember his enthousiasm when he saw ben ripping the living sh*t in the first slalom heat…wist niet dat hij overleden was tot nu, letterlijk net gegoogled omdat ik benieuwd was wat ie nu deed. rust zacht peter
Mijn Nederlandse held uit de world cups is niet meer. Wat kon jij mooi los gaan in de golven met goeie flow. En dan imponeren met de doubleforward! En ook die vrolijke uitstraling wat je buiten die topwindsurfer ook een heel mooi mens maakt. Triest, triest nieuws dit. Ik ken je niet eens persoonlijk, maar toch komt het aan. Sterkte voor alle familie en vrienden
RIP Peter.Fly in the wind forever.A true sportsman great fun and Mikeys friend.
Hoop dat je rust hebt mogen vinden! dank voor je inspiratie!
Heel veel sterkte voor vrienden & familie!
Hang loose dewd!!