Full Name:

Maximilian Soh Khyan Tat

Nicknames:

Maxi

Date of Birth:

9 August 1988

Place of Birth:

Singapore

Class of Boat:

Laser

Profession:

Student

Schools attended:

St. Hilda’s Primary School, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

When did you start sailing?

December 1997

Summary of sailing career:

Optimist, Topper, Byte, 420, Laser

Why did you take up sailing?

I just like it.

What was your first boat?

Optimist

What class did you first race?

Optimist Novice

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

Depends, ranges from 12 to 20 hours

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

Because I don’t have many other classes I can sail, and Lasers are the most popular dinghy in the world!

How long have you sailed this class?

2 and a half years

What is your favourite venue?

Singapore! It’s where I sail!

When was your first win (list event)?

Can’t remember, some novice division

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

Always find motivation to do the best in everything.

What would you be doing if you were not sailing?

Studying

Aspirations in sailing:

Olympics

Your sailing hero:

Robert Scheidt, ultimate champion

Other interests and hobbies:

Soccer, most sports