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"The first step to improvement is to admit your weaknesses."
 
Mabel ONG
National Coach - Byte Fleet
 
Mabel (left) with her sailors

Date of Birth 28 October
Family Dad, mum, a sister and a brother
How long have you been coaching? Seven months
Which classes? Byte & Basic Optimist
For which events? Local regattas, Byte Worlds    
Who got you into sailing? My mum, basically she just said “go get the enrollment form from your teacher!”    
Favourite sailing venue Hmm…. I don’t know… as long as it doesn’t blow…
Fastest you ever sailed? Hmm…in 30+ knots gust for about 3 seconds before capsizing
What is the best lesson that anyone has ever taught you? The first step to improvement is to admit your weaknesses.
Name one great thing about being a coach It’s fun and rewarding.
Best sailing memory My first overseas trip
Worst sailing memory Having to eat pasta for three nights in a row
Best thing about sailing Downwind!! Big waves!!   
Worst thing about sailing Pasta, pasta and more pasta
Greatest sailing icon Probably Ian Bruce… Where will sailors be without boat builders?? He’s a really nice guy
What do you think about Singapore sailors? They are a fun bunch of people, but they tend to play too much at times. Less talk, more action!    
Hobbies TV, slacking
What do you do to relax? Listening to music, play the piano