First boat sailed and where? | Cadet in Exmouth |
Who got you into sailing? | My Dad |
Favourite boat? | My 20ft Hunter Medina! |
Biggest influence in your career to date? | My family |
My worst moment (sailing)? | Beijing Olympics result |
My best moment (sailing)? | Winning Worlds in Cascais 2007 |
Best sailing venue in the UK? | Exmouth |
Best sailing venue in the World? | Still looking |
Most annoying rule in the sailing rule book? | Z Flag rule |
If you weren't a professional sailor what else would you be? | Unemployed!! Ha! |
How do you progress from a club sailor to an Olympic class sailor? | Commitment and belief |
What are your greatest passions outside of sailing? | Climbing, guitar playing, my girlfriend and my dog |
Has injury ever prevented you from sailing? | Nothing long-term |
Most expensive sailing accident? | Nothing worse than a snapped mast (Touch wood!) |
Football club you support? | Doesn't interest me! |
Do you actively go and see them? | Guess you know the answer to that one! |
Do you follow any other sports? | I enjoy watching the Tour de France. |
Any heroes? | Bjorn Dunkerbeck |
What other sports do you play? | Climbing, cycling, windsurfing |
What would you love to do but never have the time or money for it? | Travel with my girlfriend round Nepal / Tibet. |
Worst habit? | Loads, probably chewing my nails. |
What word or phrase most depicts your personality? | Lovable rogue |
If you were a pantomime character who would it be? | Back of a horse! |
Do you have any lucky charms or rituals? | Salute magpies, never wear the event T-shirt during the event |
Whats your greatest fear or phobia? | Claustrophobia |
If you had a theme song what would it be? | Voodoo Chile |
Favourite reality show? And would you go on it? | None |
Name 3 things that are always in your shopping trolley? | Cookies, fajitas, bread |
What was the last book you read? | Dead Reckoning Sam Llewellyn |
What makes you angry? | Poor workmanship |
Dream holiday? | Patagonia |
What better about football than sailing? | The money! |
Where do you keep your Olympic medals? | In my dreams for the moment. |