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Nicola Hume

Hometown:
Auckland
Region
Auckland
Competition Class(es):
420 (crew)
Qualifications
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Top-three sailing accomplishments
1st female at the 2023 NZ youth championships and 2nd overall. 
1st female at the 2023 29er NZ national championships. 
1st female at the 2021 and 2022 Starling NZ national championships. 

How did you get into sailing?
My parents were sailors, so got my sisters into sailing at Kohi. Soon after I wanted to sail too.

What is your favourite food after a long day on the water?
Lasagne.

Where is your favourite place to sail?
Takapuna has the best all-round conditions. 

What is your favourite thing to do when not sailing?
Go out with friends.

Who are your role models?
Molly Meech, Jo Aleh, Liv Mackay, Alex Maloney. 

What is the best thing about sailing your youth class boat?
The best thing about the 420 is sailing with another person and learning a lot technically.

What was the proudest moment of your sailing to date?
Probably winning 420 North Islands overall this season by beating Joe [Leith] and Josh [Ferrissey], and Cam [Brown] and Alex [ Norman]. It was a good feeling beating the boys!  
     
What do you hope to achieve in sailing in the next 12 months?
Winning the female national titles for both the 420 and 29er classes with Tessa [Clinton], and to qualify for the youth worlds at Lake Garda next year. 

     
How will you prepare for the 2023 youth sailing world championships?
Training with the two other top 420 teams and working with coaches and experienced sailors in the 420.


What are your sailing career goals?
To be a professional sailor and to perform at world championships, Olympics, SailGP and the America's Cup.

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Tessa Clinton and Nicola Hume. Photo / Salty Shot Photography