| First boat you sailed and where? | Cadet in Exmouth |
| Who got you into sailing? | Family |
| Favourite boat? | 49er |
| Biggest influence in your career to date? | My family |
| Your worst moment in your sailing career? | Doing rubbish at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 |
| Your best moment in your sailing career? | Winning the 49er World Championships in 2007 |
| Best sailing venue in the UK? | Exmouth |
| Best sailing venue in the World? | Weymouth |
| If you weren’t a professional sailor what else would you be? | Comedian |
| How do you progress from a club sailor to an Olympic class sailor? | If you have shown that you have talent then you will need to work hard. I personally think that it is too hard to make it professionally in sport if you have not got some form to back up your efforts. |
| What are your greatest passions outside of sailing? | Football, kitesurfing, family |
| Has injury ever prevented you from sailing? | No |
| Most expensive sailing accident? | I've been pretty lucky (touch wood!) |
| Football club you support? | Liverpool |
| Do you actively go and see them? | I have been few times, but it's bit of drive and seeing as I am a professional sailor I'm skint most of the time! |
| Any heroes? | Kelly Slater |
| What other sports do you play? | Kitesurf, mountain bike, football, squash |
| What would you love to do but never have the time or money for it? | Americas Cup campaign |
| Worst habit? | I like a beer too much and apparently I am a bit too sarcastic! |
| What word or phrase most depicts your personality? | Nice |
| If you were a pantomime character – who would it be? | Peter Pan |
| Do you have any lucky charms or rituals? | Don’t walk over 3 drain covers |
| If you had a theme song – what would it be? | Oasis - Stay Young |
| Favourite reality show? | X Factor |
| Name 3 things that are always in your shopping trolley? | Milk, bread, curry paste |
| What was the last book you read? | Death by Black Holes (geeky science book) |
| What makes you angry? | It is hard to make me angry. I mean look at my life, it's sweet as! |
| Dream holiday?; | Competiting in the 2012 games! |
| Whats better about football than sailing? | The wages |
| Where do you keep your Olympic medals? | I will let you know at the end of August 2012 |