Full Name:
Darren CHOY Wong Loong 蔡 旺龙
Date of Birth:
28 January 1994
Place of Birth:
Singapore
Class competing in:
Optimist
Profession:
Student
Schools attended:
St Hilda’s Primary, Singapore Sports School
When did you start sailing?
March 2003
Why did you take up sailing?
My primary school teacher persuaded me to join sailing.
What was your first boat?
How much time do you spend on the water each week?
About 18 hours
What is your favourite venue?
National Sailing Centre
When was your first win?
Optimist National Championship 2007
What is the single most important piece of sailing advice you could give to a young sailor?
Always keep an eye to windward
What would you be doing if you were not sailing?
Studying
Aspirations in sailing:
To be a world champion
Sailing hero :
Dr Benedict Tan
Other interests and hobbies:
Computer games and other sports
Notable sailing achievements :
IODA North American Championship (Team Racing), Silver