Full Name:

Justin Liu Xiaman (right)

Nicknames:

Stine, Stin

Birthday:

28 May 1991

Place of Birth:

Canada

Class of Boat:

420

Sailing Partner (if applicable):

Sherman Cheng Feng Yuan

Profession:

Student

Schools attended:

Nanyang Primary School, Raffles Institution

When did you start sailing?

1998

Why did you take up sailing?

Sibling Influence

What was your first boat?

Optimist

What class did you first race?

Optimist

How much time do you spend on the water each week?

16 to 20 hours

Why did you take up (your current class of boat)?

420 is larger and more challenging than an Optimist. And it’s faster! 

How long have you sailed this class?

10 months

What is your favourite venue?

Kiel, Germany

When was your first win (list event)?

ASEAN Optimist Championships 2003 (Team Racing)

What is the single most important piece of sailing advice you could give to a young sailor?

When you sail, your purpose is not to reach a certain position on the race track, it is to enjoy each step along the way. It is what we like to do that we do well. If you want to improve, make sure you enjoy what you do. (:

What would you be doing if you were not sailing?

Honestly, probably nothing. Maybe something related to sports?

Aspirations in sailing:

Fulfilling what I believe I can do.

Your sailing hero:

Nathan Outteridge

Other interests and hobbies:

Reading Up on other sports (tennis, cycling, golf, F1 racing, etc)