Full Name:
LIU Xia Man Justin 刘 遐 满 (right)
Nicknames:
Stine, Stin
Birthday:
28 May 1991
Place of Birth:
Canada
Class competing in:
420 boys
Sailing Partner (if applicable):
Sherman Cheng Feng Yuan
Profession:
Student
Schools attended:
Nanyang Primary School, Raffles Institution
When did you start sailing?
1998
Why did you take up sailing?
Sibling Influence
What was your first boat?
Optimist
What class did you first race?
How much time do you spend on the water each week?
16 to 20 hours
Why did you take up (your current class of boat)?
420 is larger and more challenging than an Optimist. And it’s faster!
What is your favourite venue?
Kiel, Germany
When was your first win (list event)?
ASEAN Optimist Championships 2003 (Team Racing)
What is the single most important piece of sailing advice you could give to a young sailor?
Enjoy your sailing, have fun at all times.
What would you be doing if you were not sailing?
Honestly, probably nothing. Maybe something related to sports?
Aspirations in sailing:
Youth Worlds Gold, Sail a 49er
Sailing hero:
Nathan Outteridge
Other interests and hobbies:
Soccer, Table Tennis, Pool
Notable achievements in sailing:
420 Junior Europeans 2007 Overall Champion, Asian Games 420 Boys Champion
