Full Name:
Cheng Xinru Colin
Nicknames:
The Machine
Date of Birth:
10 September 1989
Place of Birth:
Singapore
Class of Boat:
Laser Radial, Laser 4.7
Profession:
Student
Schools attended:
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), ACS (Independent), ACS (IB).
When did you start sailing?
7 years old
Summary of sailing career:
Optimist 97-03, Byte 04-05, Laser Radial 05-
Why did you take up sailing?
My Dad got me into it after deciding not to pursue swimming further.
What was your first boat?
Optimist
What class did you first race?
How much time do you spend on the water each week?
During peak training, 16 to 20 hours
Why did you take up (your current class of boat)?
En route to the Olympic Laser Standard.
How long have you sailed this class?
One year 2 months
What is your favourite venue?
Kerteminde, Denmark tied with Lake Hourtin, France
When was your first win (list event)?
Pesta Sukan Regatta 2000
What is the single most important piece of sailing advice you could give to a young sailor?
Have fun. Always.
What would you be doing if you were not sailing?
Pursuing a musical instrument.
Aspirations in sailing:
Olympics, America’s Cup.
Your sailing hero:
Benedict Tan
Other interests and hobbies:
Music, soccer, running
