Full Name:

Terence KOH Seng Kiat 许 圣 洁 (left)

Nicknames:

Rence

Date of Birth:

24 August 1987

Place of Birth:

Singapore

Class of Boat:

470

Sailing Partner:

Xu Yuan Zhen

Profession:

Full-time National Service

Schools attended:

Elias Park Primary School, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Sandringham College

When did you start sailing?

Since I was six

Why did you take up sailing?

I followed my brother’s (Seng Leong) footsteps.

What was your first boat?

Wooden optimist

What class did you first race?

Optimist

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

25 hours

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

More dynamic compared to single-handed boats

How long have you sailed this class?

Less than a year

What is your favourite venue?

National Sailing Centre, Singapore

When was your first win (list event)?

Inter-schools

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

Enjoy.

What would you be doing if you were not sailing?

Studying

Aspirations in sailing:

Olympic Gold medal in 2012 and to win the America’s Cup

Your sailing hero:

Ben Ainslie

Other interests and hobbies:

Reading books