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"In order to succeed, one must have enough self-confidence."
 
LIU Hong
National Coach - 420 Fleet
 
Liu Hong (in white) with his 420 sailors

Date of Birth 27 January
Family Married with a son
How long have you been coaching? 12 years
Which classes? Optimist, Laser, 420, 470   
For which events? Local, regional and international regattas    
Who got you into sailing? My father, I was sailing Optimist in 1980      
Favourite sailing venue Haiko China    
Fastest you ever sailed? 470 in 35 knots at Qinhuangdao China   
What is the best lesson that anyone has ever taught you? In order to succeed, one must have enough self-confidence.  
Name one great thing about being a coach Seeing my sailors achieving their goals
Best sailing memory First time racing in China in 1981     
Worst sailing memory Sailing in the winter and capsizing    
Best thing about sailing Good wind      
Worst thing about sailing No wind
Greatest sailing icon Wei Xing Xue – My first coach in China 
What do you think about Singapore sailors? Must be able to withstand pressure     
Hobbies Travel, Football       
What do you do to relax? Watch TV, play with my son