Patrick Ruf – Switzerland – SUI – Coach

I have been sailing since I was a child. My parents have a 27ft.  boat.

I first became involved with Hansa 5 years ago. I trained for 2 years in my club – Yacht Club Arbon.

The President of the Swiss Hansa Association started sailing in Arbon and I met him.

I started coaching Hansa 2 years ago in Medemblik.

I feel happy for my sailors if they win. Otherwise I try to push them if they need it but most of all I support them.

For me it’s the coaching that appeals. I like to transfer the knowledge. The feeling of being on the water is great. The Hiroshima 2018 Hansa Worlds is a big event and it is good. The organisers have made a very large event. I am very happy with the organisation here.

The meaning of Inclusion to me is that all kinds of people can sail together. No Barriers.

When I leave Hiroshima, I will remember the Japanese people and especially their kindness.

If I could sail with anyone in the world it would be Jennifer Lawrence.

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