Full Name:

Siobhan TAM Shiu Wun 谭 兆 媛

Date of Birth:

2 August 1987

Place of Birth:

Singapore

Class competing in:

Laser Radial

Profession:

Student at Singapore Management University

Schools attended:

Temasek Primary, Tanjong Katong Girls School, Victoria Junior College, Singapore Management University

When did you start sailing?

Since I was 12

Why did you take up sailing?

My teacher asked me to give it a try, so I did.

What was your first boat?

Topper

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

Around 10 hours

What is your favourite venue?

Madeira, Portugal. Waters are blue like Gatorade!

When was your first win?

Pesta Sukan 2003

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

Just have fun and enjoy the sport! The rest will come.

What would you be doing if you were not sailing?

Learning other musical instruments maybe. And take up hiphop dancing!

Aspirations in sailing:

Win an Asian Games gold medal in an Olympic class.

Sailing hero:

Nathan Outteridge, Matt Damon is the non-sailing hero.

Other interests and hobbies:

Play music, eating and singing

Notable sailing achievements :

SEA Games, 420 Girls Gold