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RUSSELL KAN - Optimist Boys & Team Racing

Full Name:

Russell KAN Tsung Liang  简 忠 良

Date of Birth:

18 March 1993

Place of Birth:

Singapore

Class competing in:

Optimist

Profession:

Student

Schools attended:

Anglo-Chinese School (Junior),
Anglo Chinese School (Independentl)

When did you start sailing?

Primary 2

Why did you take up sailing?

My parents sail as well

What was your first boat?

Optimist

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

About 12 hours

What is your favourite venue?

National Sailing Centre

When was your first win?

Sakae NOSS Championship 2006

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

When the conditions do not suit you or if you are in a tough situation feeling pressurized. Get BIGGER.

What would you be doing if you were not sailing?

Break-dancing

Aspirations in sailing:

Win SEA Games and Optimist Worlds

Other interests and hobbies:

Soccer, break-dancing

Notable sailing achievements :

2006 Optimist World (Team Racing), Gold