Kieran Martin
- Date of birth:
- 07 February 1995
- Star sign:
- Aquarius
- Place of Birth:
- Darley dale
- Current Hometown:
- Cheadle
- Nickname:
- Kizza
First boat sailed and where?
Calipso at Carsington Water
Who got you into sailing?
My brother decided to do it and I followed in his footsteps
Favourite boat?
RS:X
Biggest influence in your career to date?
Mum for driving me to every event and pushing me to do better
Your worst moment in sailing?
First winter training was the worst when I was learning. I spent more time in the water!
Your best moment in sailing?
Winning the 2013 ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships in Cyprus.
Best sailing venue in the UK?
Carsington Water!
Best sailing venue in the World?
Taipei
Most annoying rule in the sailing rule book?
Port starboard
If you weren’t a professional sailor what else would you be?
I would be a surfing bum who lives in a shed
How do you progress from a club sailor to an Olympic class sailor?
Hard work and a good plan of knowing what to do
What are your greatest passions outside of sailing?
Surfing
Do you follow any other sports?
Vaguely - I follow rugby
Has injury ever prevented you from sailing?
No, I have never been injured properly touch wood
Most expensive sailing accident?
Head on collision where I cracked the front of the board
Any heroes?
Superman
What other sports do you play?
None - Unless surfing is a sport!?
What football club do you support?
Stoke city!!
Worst habit?
Bad time keeping
What’s your greatest fear or phobia?
Very high heights
What would you love to do but never have the time or money for it?
Bungee jumping / sky diving
Do you have any lucky charms or rituals?
Lucky duck!!
If you had a theme song what would it be?
Sticks n stones by Jamie T
Name 3 things that are always in your shopping trolley?
Chocolate. Bacon. Eggs
What was the last book you read?
How to look good naked - Gok Wan
Dream holiday?
Surfing, windsurfing in warm and wavy conditions – Perfection!
| Date |
Event |
Class |
Position |
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Apr 17
|
Trofeo Princesa Sofía
|
RSX (Men)
|
6
|
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Jan 17
|
Sailing World Cup Miami
|
RSX (Men)
|
8
|
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Jul 16
|
RS:X European Championships
|
RSX (Men)
|
2
|
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Jun 16
|
Sailing World Cup Weymouth & Portland
|
RSX (Men)
|
12
|
|
Apr 16
|
Sailing World Cup Hyeres
|
RSX (Men)
|
12
|
|
Mar 16
|
Trofeo Princesa Sofía
|
RSX (Men)
|
12
|
|
Feb 16
|
RS:X World Championship
|
RSX (Men)
|
14
|
|
Jan 16
|
Sailing World Cup Miami
|
RSX (Men)
|
15
|
|
Oct 15
|
RS:X World Championship
|
RSX (Men)
|
17
|
|
Jun 15
|
RS:X European Championships
|
RSX (Men)
|
42
|
|
Apr 15
|
Princess Sofia Trophy
|
RSX (Men)
|
25
|
|
Sep 14
|
ISAF Sailing World Championships
|
RSX (Men)
|
45
|
|
Jun 14
|
Sail for Gold Regatta
|
RSX (Men)
|
7
|
|
Jun 14
|
RS:X European & Youth European Championship
|
RSX (Men)
|
49
|
|
Apr 14
|
ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres
|
RSX (Men)
|
45
|
|
Mar 14
|
ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca
|
RSX (Men)
|
31
|
|
Oct 13
|
Semaine Olympique Francaise
|
RSX (Men)
|
26
|
|
Jul 13
|
Sail First ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship
|
RSX (Men)
|
1
|
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Apr 13
|
ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres
|
RSX (Men)
|
26
|
|
Oct 12
|
RS:X Youth World Championships
|
RSX (Men)
|
2
|
|
Jul 12
|
FSP ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship
|
RSX (Men)
|
9
|
|
Oct 11
|
RS:X Youth World Championships
|
RSX (Men)
|
30
|