1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?About 7 years old. I was for’ard hand on a Sabot for a season at the local sailing club. I can still clearly remember tipping after a gybe on the bottom mark during a big Nor Easter; somehow getting trapped underneath the sail and nearly drowning because my life jacket was preventing me from diving deep enough to swim free. On my third and final attempt, I just made it out. Hooked for life.2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Definitely a SailGP F503. What is your sailing goal?Don’t get trapped under my own sail!4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name?Iolani was the name of the Hawaiian Royal Palace. The name came with the boat!5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would
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