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"I hope to see a local sailor win a medal at the Olympics! "
Jefri ISMAIL
Sailing Coach
Jefri (left) with Singapore's IODA South American Optimist sailing team.
Date of Birth
30 July
Family
Eldest of three siblings
How long have you been coaching?
6 years
Which classes?
Optimist, Byte, Topper, Laser Pico, Laser
For which events?
Local events
Who got you into sailing?
I was interested in sea sports and enrolled in a basic course.
Favourite sailing venue
National Sailing Centre (Singapore), White Rock Lane (Dallas), Corpus Christi Bay (Texas)
What is the best lesson that anyone has ever taught you?
If given a task, you have to do it once and do it good. Audere est Facere - To do is to dare!
Name one great thing about being a coach
Able to change one's perspective about life
Best sailing memory
Sailing a J-24 with my uncle around the islands off Phuket, the sunset was awesome
Worst sailing memory
Getting caught in a storm
Best thing about sailing
To be able to be close to nature
Worst thing about sailing
No wind, absolute nightmare
Greatest sailing icon
Robert Scheidt
What do you think about Singapore sailors?
Generally fast and intelligent, however not strong enough mentally and not eating enough!
Hobbies
Travelling, shopping and mad about soccer
What do you do to relax?
Anything that will take my mind off the sea...
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