First boat sailed and where? |
Sunfish Runaway Bay, Jamaica |
Who got you into sailing? |
My Aunt |
Favourite boat? |
Quite liked those Farr 45s we got to play on last year |
Biggest influence in your career to date? |
Michael Cogswell who got me started in the SKUD |
My worst moment (sailing)? |
Day 2 in Beijing |
My best moment (sailing)? |
Winning the 2008 Paralympic Test Event |
Best sailing venue in the UK? |
I haven't sailed in that many UK venues but I still love leaving busy London and 30 minutes later sailing at Queen Mary Reservoir |
Best sailing venue in the World? |
I love the Caribbean so Ill stick with Jamaica |
Most annoying rule in the sailing rule book? |
There are rules! |
If you weren't a professional sailor what else would you be? |
An Environmental Scientist |
How do you progress from a club sailor to an Olympic class sailor? |
Skip all the steps and get fast tracked! |
What are your greatest passions outside of sailing? |
The environment, travel, music, film, politics (I know a bit sad) |
Has injury ever prevented you from sailing? |
No, and I hope it stays that way |
Most expensive sailing accident? |
We do like to snap masts a lot! |
Which football club you support? |
I would have to stick with my Dad and go Liverpool |
Do you actively go and see them? |
No but I would like to |
Do you follow any other sports? |
Anything really. Have been obsessed with the Olympics since I was 7 |
Any heroes? |
My Mum I think shes pretty amazing |
What other sports do you play? |
I like to ski, swim and cycle |
What would you love to do but never have the time or money for it? |
Do Japan properly |
Worst habit? |
Over thinking |
What word or phrase most depicts your personality? |
Ambitious |
If you were a pantomime character who would it be? |
The horse |
Whats your greatest fear or phobia? |
Not a big fan of Fragipani Caterpillars |
If you had a theme song what would it be? |
Baby Got Back by Sir Mixalot (It's a family ok). Team song: Im on a Boat by Lonely Island |
Favourite reality show? |
The Amazing Race |
And would you go on it? |
Yes |
Name 3 things that are always in your shopping trolley? |
Sweetcorn, Chickpeas, Olives |
What was the last book you read? |
The Monk who sold his Ferrari |
What makes you angry? |
People not listening |
Dream holiday? |
Island hopping the Winward Islands on a yacht |
What better about football than sailing? |
Less likely to be cold and wet I guess |
Where do you keep your Olympic medals? |
In my imaginarium as I dont have one yet; If I had one maybe the loo like actors do with their Oscars |