VITAL STATISTICS

Name: Kate Macgregor

Date of birth: 12 January 1991

Star sign: Capricorn

Place of birth: Poole, Dorset

Current hometown: Poole

Nickname: Mini Mac

First boat sailed and where? Oppy in Poole

Who got you into sailing? Parents

Favourite boat? 12m's - look like proper boats

Your worst moment in sailing? Being dragged behind a boat because the jib sheet was wrapped around my ankle (also a funny moment for the people watching)

My best moment in sailing? Winning the Match racing worlds!

Best sailing venue in the UK? Poole Bay

Best sailing venue in the World? Sydney Harbour

If you weren’t a professional sailor what else would you be? Student

How do you progress from a club sailor to an Olympic class sailor? Taking every possible opportunity

What are your greatest passions outside of sailing? Seeing friends, my dog

Has injury ever prevented you from sailing? Nope

Do you follow any other sports? I like watching athletics

What other sports do you play? Hockey

What would you love to do but never have the time or money for it? Have a huge boat to visit hot countries

Worst habit? Buying things I don't need!

What word or phrase most depicts your personality? Quite smiley

What’s your greatest fear or phobia? Heights

If you had a theme song – what would it be? Viva La Vida

Favourite reality show? And would you go on it?Strictly come dancing, if they asked me yes!

Name 3 things that are always in your shopping trolley? Milk, chocolate and cereal

What was the last book you read? The Beach House

Dream holiday? Somewhere hot and relaxing!