Top three sailing accomplishments:
Winning the 29er and 420 nationals in the same season (2023).
Winning the Optimist nationals twice (aged 11 and 12).
Going to the 2023 youth worlds.
How did you get into sailing?
My family have sailed all their life and it was just something I tried and loved.
What is your favourite food after a long day on the water?
Nachos.
Where is your favourite place to sail?
My favourite place to sail is going to be Lake Garda.
What is your favourite thing to do when not sailing?
Any other watersport, and resting. I like wingfoiling, wakeboarding and cruising in the Hauraki Gulf.
Who are your role models?
Mum, Dad, Alex Maloney, Molly Meech, Jo Aleh and Liv Mackay.
What is the best thing about sailing your youth class boat?
Friends and learning more.
What do you hope to achieve in sailing in the next 12 months?
To become the best I can in a short time.
How will you prepare for the youth sailing world championships?
Lots of sailing but also off-the-water sessions.
What are your sailing career goals?
Olympics and the America's Cup.
What was the proudest moment of your sailing to date?
Coming back from injury and managing to win the trials this year with very little time to prepare.
Tessa Clinton and Jess Handley. Photo / Jacob Fewtrell Media