Full Name:
Lim Tze Ting (right)
Nicknames:
Tingeling, Ting
Date of Birth:
30 May 1989
Place of Birth:
Singapore
Class of Boat:
420
Sailing Partner:
Sarah Tan Wei Lin
Profession:
Student
Schools attended:
De La Salle School, Methodist Girls’ School, Victoria Junior College
When did you start sailing?
1999
Summary of sailing career:
Optimist, 420
Why did you take up sailing?
My daddy said TRY!
What was your first boat?
Optimist
What class did you first race?
How much time do you spend on the water each week?
+/-14 hours
Why did you take up (your current class of boat)?
I liked the thought of trapezing on the wire. [just like a monkey!]
How long have you sailed this class?
Three years
What is your favourite venue?
Kiel, Germany
When was your first win (list event)?
2005 Australian Youth Nationals
What is the single most important piece of sailing advice you could give to a young sailor?
Eat vegemite! It puts a rose in every cheek!
What would you be doing if you were not sailing?
I have no idea, will figure that out when I stop.
Aspirations in sailing:
To own a nice, big boat and sail it around the world with my peeps.
Your sailing hero:
Captain Barbossa
Other interests and hobbies:
Chatting
