Full Name:

Koh Seng Leong 许 圣 隆

Date of Birth:

19 September 1983

Place of Birth:

Singapore

Class of Boat:

Laser Standard

Profession:

Student at Singapore Management University

Schools attended:

Chong Zheng Primary, Raffles Institution, Victoria Junior College

When did you start sailing?

June 1994

Summary of sailing career:

Ups and Downs

Why did you take up sailing?

For fun

What was your first boat?

Optimist

What class did you first race?

Optimist

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

10 to 16 hours

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

My natural body size suits the boat. Loads are manageable for my recovering hand.

How long have you sailed this class?

4 to 5 years

What is your favourite venue?

Perth

When was your first win (list event)?

Tag Heuer Regatta in 1995, 1st in Division B Optimist

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

Cherish the learning years because they are the most fun and memorable ones.

What would you be doing if you were not sailing?

A cook, motorbike racer, mountain cyclist, computer gamer

Aspirations in sailing:

Winning a world class event

Sailing hero:

Robert Schiedt

Other interests and hobbies:

Eating

Notable sailing achievements :

2006 Asian Games Silver (Laser Radial), 2003 Asia Pacific Laser Champion