First boat sailed and where?

Sailed a Topper with my brother when I was 7, I was his splash guard.

Who got you into sailing?

Family

Favourite boat?

Laser Radial 193028

Biggest influence in your career to date?

My Dad

Myworst moment (sailing)?

Doing a tack in Palamos and the boat being slammed into my face as I ducked the boom... I got a black eye!

My best moment (sailing)?

Winning the Laser Radial Youth Europeans in 2008

If you weren’t a professional sailor what else would you be?

Finishing off my engineering  degree in London

How do you progress from a club sailor to an Olympic class sailor?

Hard work, determination, a never give up attitude and a some luck!

What are your greatest passions outside of sailing?

Spending time with friends

Do you follow any other sports?

Rowing, Tennis, Formula 1

Any heroes?

Matthew Pinsent

What other sports do you play?

I used to row at university

Favourite reality show?

Made in Chelsea, Strictly comedancing, X factor

Name3 things that are always in your shopping trolley?

Leibniz biscuits, Maltloaf andfruit

Whatwas the last book you read?

Life and Laughing by Michael McIntyre