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!
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