Maris Stella High School, Victoria Junior College, Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology
When did you start sailing?
December 1996
Why did you take up sailing?
I always thought sailing was all about cruising on a big boat and soaking up the sun after going out on a keelboat owned by my Uncle. I took up the basic sailing course at SAF Yacht Club expecting to be on a big boat. Instead, they got me started on an Optimist.
What was your first boat?
Optimist
What class did you first race?
Optimist
How much time do you spend on the water each week?
4 to 6 days
Why did you take up (your current class of boat)?
I’ve always loved big boat racing and especially match racing format.
What is your favourite venue?
Kiel, Germany
When was your first win (list event)?
SAFYC Regatta
What is the single most important piece of sailing advice you could give to a young sailor?
Learning never stops. There’s always something or someone to learn from. Even when you are the best around.
What would you be doing if you were not sailing?
Some other sports maybe. Or go into business.
Aspirations in sailing:
To win a gold medal at the Asian Games and a medal at the Olympics. And added to the list recently, be the best match racer in the world.
Your sailing hero:
Paul Elvström, Ben Ainslie
Other interests and hobbies:
Other water sports, softball, baseball, scuba diving, rock climbing, bowling, reading etc.
