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How She Sails: Addison

Published Mon 11 May 2020
How long have you been in the sport of Sailing?
5 years
 
What Club, Association or company are you involved with?
Southport Yacht Club
 
What Part do you play in our sport?
Sailor
 
Tell us how you first got involved with Sailing.
Dad and Mum walked past a local sailing club and signed me up to try it out. I’ve been sailing nonstop ever since.
 
There are many pathways in sailing, where has your journey taken you?
So far I’ve had new opportunities to sail in regattas in Qld and NSW and make new friends.
 
Whatever part of sailing you belong to, tell us about what you enjoy about your sport?
I love sailing because it’s fun, different and I like being on the water and around nature.
 
What would you say to someone thinking about getting into sailing?
Just do it .... because you won’t regret it.
 
Tell us your favourite story ….
I sail an o’pen skiff but have tried sailing on an MG with two other girls and got to try the trapeze. It was great fun and we had lots of laughs.
 
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How She Sails Age Group: 0-17 Sailor