Full Name:
CHENG Feng Yuan Sherman (left)
Birthday:
9 September 1991
Place of Birth:
Singapore
Class competing in:
420 boys
Sailing Partner (if applicable):
Justin Liu
Profession:
Student
Schools attended:
St.Hilda’s Primary School, Singapore Sports School
When did you start sailing?
At the age of 10
Why did you take up sailing?
It’s fun and I like the beach.
What was your first boat?
Optimist
What class did you first race?
How much time do you spend on the water each week?
Five times a week
What is your favourite venue?
Kiel, Germany
When was your first win?
Pesta Sukan 2006
What is the single most important piece of sailing advice you could give to a young sailor?
Train hard and have fun. Got to sail a fast boat to have fun.
What would you be doing if you were not sailing?
Mountain biking
Aspirations in sailing:
Win Youth Worlds and Sea Games, and to qualify for 2012 Olympics.
Sailing hero:
Nathan Outteridge and Joe Glanfied
Other interests and hobbies:
Cycling, watching videos of sailing. Eg, skiffs and 470s
