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Vital Statistics

 

Name:
Mark Andrews
Date of birth:
29 September 1985
Star sign:
Leo
Place of birth:
Clitheroe
Current hometown:
Largs
Nickname:
Scotland, spike
Mark Andrews

First boat sailed and where?

Topper, Largs

Who got you into sailing?

My Dad

Favourite boat?

Finn

Biggest influence in your career to date?

Mr Ainslie, I remember watching the sydney games and him winning his first gold was a huge insperation to me. Then in 2008 I was a training partner and a learnt a he'll of a lot. To go from watching him on tv to were I am now has been quite a journey

My best moment (sailing)?

2010 finn worlds

Best sailing venue in the UK?

Weymouth bay in a big south wester

Best sailing venue in the World?

San Francissco

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

A lot of effort and dedication

Has injury ever prevented you from sailing?

No

Most expensive sailing accident?

I have broken a few finn rigs at £3000 a go

Do you follow any other sports?

Cylcing

Any heroes?

Ben, Bradly Wiggins, Lance Armstrong

What other sports do you play?

biking

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

Sailing takes most of your time and money, but a real holiday would be nice

Worst habit?

My french

What word or phrase most depicts your personality?

Lad

Do you have any lucky charms or rituals?

No

Favourite reality show?

Jordy shore

Name 3 things that are always in your shopping trolley?

Chicken, cake, milk

What was the last book you read?

Long way down

What makes you angry?

Idiots

Dream holiday?

Adventure holiday with your mates

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