The first Hansa sailing experience I had was through my local sailing club. The WHITEFRIARS Sailing Club, Wiltshire. The club had a Liberty with full servo to use. I sailed independently from the beginning. The chairman of the U.K circuit and also of Hansa U.K was the president of my local club and was very encouraging.
The best aspect of sailing the Liberty was having my INDEPENDENCE. There was no carer needed and competition was fair.
I notice the adrenalin rush when I am sailing especially when the wind picks up. Racing is really exciting for me. I enjoy the boat, the competition and the strategic nature of the races.
I focus only on the sailing and when I sail I feel no pain.
I love competing against able bodied people. It’s fantastic! Sailing a Hansa is the only sport that enables competition on even terms.
Inclusion means everyone being able to compete on the same terms.
When I go home from Hiroshima 2018, I will go home knowing that I WON the first Liberty race on my birthday (which is today)!!!!!
If I could invite anyone in the world to sail with me it would be Ben Ainsley.
