Where did you first try windsurfing? | In south France |
Who encouraged you to try windsurfing? | My family |
Favourite windsurfer? | Wave equipment (Neilpryde/JP) |
Biggest influence in your career? | Dom Tidey, my coach |
Worst moment in your sailing career? | Losing the 2004 Olympic trials, which meant I didn't get to represent Great Britain in Athens. |
Best moment in your sailing career? | Winning the bronze medal in the 2008 Olympics |
Best sailing venue in the UK? | Weymouth |
Best sailing venue in the World? | Pacific Islands |
Most annoying rule in the book? | No rule 42 for windsurfers!! |
What would you be doing if you weren't a professional sailor? | Architect |
How do you progress from an club sailor to an Olympic class sailor? | Hard work and lifestyle choice |
What are your greatest passions outside sailing? | Interior design, surfing, shopping |
Have you ever had any costly accidents whilst sailing? | I took a huge wave in the medal race in Palma 2008 and split my sail, so I lost my place on the podium. |
Who are your heroes? | Kelly Slater’s dominance in surfing impresses me! |
What other sports do you enjoy? | Wave sailing and snowboarding |
What would you love to do but never have the time or money for? | I would love to buy a Lambourgini and live in California drinking coke! |
What word best depicts your personality? | Perfectionist |
If you were a pantomime character what would you be? | Cinderella – occasionally a princess but mostly a house cleaner! |
Any superstitions? | At the Olympics I had my Blue Peter badge |
What's your greatest fear or phobia? | I am not good with snakes |
Theme song? | Lady Gaga – Poker Face |
What reality show would you like to appear on? | I would love to go on Strictly Come Dancing |
Three things that are always in your shopping trolley? | Coke, soya milk, bananas |
What was the last book your read? | Harry Potter |
Worst habit? | Losing things (which happens a lot!) |
What's your dream holiday? | Surfing on a Pacific Island with a lot of friends |
What's better about football than sailing? | Group showers after the game!! |
Where do you keep your Olympic medal? | In my sock drawer |