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How She Sails: Jenny

Published Fri 09 Jul 2021

How long have you been in the sport of Sailing?
All my life

What Club, Association or company are you involved with?
Kingston Beach Sailing Club

What Part do you play in our sport?
Sailor; Race Official; Instructor; Club Volunteer; on water volunteer; Club administrator; Club Management; Committee Member

Tell us how you first got involved with Sailing.
My father was a keen sailor

There are many pathways in sailing, where has your journey taken you?
General mucking about in boats, club racing, Mirror National and International Racing interstate and overseas, teaching and supporting.

Whatever part of sailing you belong to, tell us about what you enjoy about your sport?
I enjoy the camaraderie, the "sweet spot" when the boat, the crew, the wind and the waves are just right, the exhaustion and satisfaction after a big day on the water.

What would you say to someone thinking about getting into sailing?

Go for it!

Tell us your favourite story ….
A favorite moment was starting at the pin end in a heat of the National Championships and crossing the entire fleet!

 


 


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