Full Name:

Renfred Tay Woon Chuan

Nicknames:

RAMfred, Refre!

Date of Birth:

5 September 1984

Place of Birth:

Singapore

Class of Boat:

Beneteau 7.5; 470

Sailing Partner (if applicable):

Wee Chin, Roy, Ivan, Justin for Beneteau 7.5 and Joel and Naomi for 470.

Profession:

Student

Schools attended:

St. Stephen’s School, Sennett Primary, Pei Dao Secondary, St. Andrew’s Junior College, Singapore Management University.

When did you start sailing?

When I was at SAJC, back in 2001

Summary of sailing career:

Started out on the Laser in SAJC, went on to 420 then 470.

Why did you take up sailing?

Because it is fun and cool.

What was your first boat?

Laser

What class did you first race?

Laser

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

Lots

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

For 470 it’s because it suits my weight. For match racing on keelboat it’s because it’s fun.

What is your favourite venue?

Raffles Marina

When was your first win (list event)?

CSC Dinghy & Catamaran C’ship 2002, Laser Radial Open Division.

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

Never ever give up on your dream!

What would you be doing if you were not sailing?

Studying, scuba diving and community work

Aspirations in sailing:

Win an Olympic medal

Your sailing hero:

Benedict Tan, Zhang Yong Qiang

Other interests and hobbies:

Diving, Reading, Soccer, Karaoke