My coach Steve basically put me on the boat and pushed me out. Zero sailing knowledge. I mastered it in 30 minutes but still had a lot to learn.
I like the feeling of freedom, the sound of no engine and no petrol smells when sailing.
I like competing here because I am learning so much from other sailors. Everybody gives you little bits and pieces of information and I have to put it together to sail well.
Inclusion means fair to me.
I will remember the happy people and the light winds when I return to New Zealand.
If I could invite anyone in the world to sail with me it would be Russell Coutts.
