Top-three sailing accomplishments
2020 NZ RS Feva national champion.
2021 NZ 1st youth windfoil and qualifying for youth worlds team.
2023 NZ 1st youth windfoil and qualifiying to the youth worlds team.
How did you get into sailing?
My dad got me into it.
What is your favourite food after a long day on the water?
Sushi, fried rice
Where is your favourite place to sail?
The Waitematā Harbour.
What is your favourite thing to do when not sailing?
Wingfoiling.
Who are your role models?
Kai Lenny.
What is the best thing about sailing in your youth class?
Going fast, feeling adrenaline and always pushing to the max.
What was the proudest moment of your sailing to date?
Qualifying for the youth worlds in 2022 - before the nationals I was injured and didn't know if I would be able to compete. As the competition went on my confidence grew and after I won it felt like all the hard work I'd put in had paid off and I felt relieved and happy.
What do you hope to achieve in sailing in the next 12 months?
To make the 2024 youth team and foil on Lake Garda.
How will you prepare for the 2023 youth sailing world championships?
Go up to Auckland for training as much as I can, push hard, and eat well.
What are your sailing career goals?
To compete at the Olympics, do The Ocean Race, and work on TP52s.
Jack Parr. Photo / Adam Mustill Photography