| Date of Birth |
21 November |
| Family |
Married with three sons |
| How long have you been coaching? |
Since 1991 |
| Which classes? |
Optimist, Topper, Byte, Laser & 420 |
| For which events? |
Local and regional regattas |
| Who got you into sailing? |
I’ve always taken an interest in sea sports, it all started when I signed up for the Laser course at PA Changi and took my PADI advance level qualifications too. |
| Favourite sailing venue |
Places where you can combine sailing with diving, windsurfing and jet-skiing. Like Malaysia, Indonesia & Thailand (i.e. Tioman, Batam, Bintan, Anambas, Phuket, Koh Samui, Surin, Burma Banks) |
| Fastest you ever sailed? |
In 40 Knots |
| What is the best lesson that anyone has ever taught you? |
Be humble always and share your knowledge and experiences with others. |
| Name one great thing about being a coach |
You are the MAN…. Being the teacher, parents, role model, being able to influence and mould the young characters to better heights and to deal with challenges ahead. |
| Best sailing memory |
Skipper of own yacht |
| Worst sailing memory |
1992, in a storm of 35 knots with only my youngest son (who was just 10yrs then and couldn’t swim well). |
| Best thing about sailing |
Independence, networking, enjoying nature and relieves stress |
| Worst thing about sailing |
Equipment failure |
| Greatest sailing icon |
Russell Coutts, Robert Scheidt, Ben Tan, Filip Matika |
| What do you think about Singapore sailors? |
Need to improve on attitudes, physical fitness, strength and mental conditioning. |
| Hobbies |
Globetrotting, riding on my motorbike - I’ve been to Malaysia, Thailand (Hatyai) so far. Next on the list: Phuket, Vietnam, Laos |
| What do you do to relax? |
Working on the house, bike and shopping for accessories for the bike of course |
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