Can you explain your role within the team?

I provide administrative support for Sparky (Olympic Manager) and Wendy (Olympic Operations Officer)

What’s your sailing background?

I started messing around in Toppers, then raced a Dart 15 then Dart 18 with my Dad and now do the Dart 18 Circuit and club racing with my boyfriend.

How did you get involved with the team?

I was vaguely looking for a new job, found this one on the RYA website, got very excited, applied, and within a few weeks, I started

Can you explain what a normal day as Olympic administrator involves?

It’s different every day! Usually office based but includes sorting out new Team Kit, sorting out Training camp details, Sailor funding and Minute taking at meetings to name but a few aspects

If you weren’t in this role what else would you be?

Probably still processing pothole claims for HCC

Best moment in your career so far?

Getting this job!

What’s your greatest fear or phobia?

Fish

What would you love to do but never have the time or money for it?

Sail around the world and also go travelling till I had seen everywhere

What’s your worst habit?

Not hanging up my sailing kit

Name 3 things that are always in your shopping trolley?

Cheese, Crisps and Sausages

What was the last book you read?

Midnight’s Children

What’s your favourite boat to sail?

A Dart 18