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Caleb Armit

Region
Auckland
Date of Birth:
Competition Class(es):
ILCA 6
Qualifications
Qualification name
Assistant LTS Coach (Dinghy)
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Caleb Armit Profile

Top three sailing accomplishments:

  • 2022 New Zealand laser radial national champion
  • 2022 NZL Sailing Foundation Youth Team trials winner
  • 2020 NZL Sailing Foundation Youth Team trials winner

Q & A with Caleb

How did you get into sailing?
Watching my brother get out sailing made me jealous and made me want to learn to sail myself.

What is your favourite thing to eat after a long day on the water?
Sushi and dried mango

Where is your favourite place to sail?
Murrays Bay

What is your favourite thing to do when not sailing?
Skurfing, windsurfing, hanging with mates and eating

Who are your role models?
Peter Burling

What is the best thing about sailing your youth class boat?
The ILCA 6 boat is a one design boat that shows when hard work has been put in.

What do you hope to achieve in sailing in the next 12 months?
To medal at the world championships

How will you prepare for the youth sailing world championships and which regattas will you be attending in the lead-up?
I will be attending the Kiel week regatta and the ILCA 6 youth world championship in Texas after the youth sailing world championships in The Hague.

What are your sailing career goals?
To medal at an Olympic Games and make a career through sailing or coaching.

What are the proudest moments of your sailing to date, and tell us how you felt?
Winning the 2022 NZ laser radial nationals, and 2020 NZL Sailing Foundation Youth Team trial

World Sailing Sailor Bio

Caleb Armit - 2022 Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta