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 |