VITAL STATISTICS
Name: Giles Scott
Date of birth: 23 June 1987
Star sign: Cancer
Place of birth: Huntingdon
Current hometown: Weymouth
Nickname: n/a
First boat you sailed and where? An Optimist at Grafham Water, with the lady instructor holding on to it with a rope so I didn't drift away!
Who got you into sailing? My parents
Favourite boat? Finn of course!
Biggest influence in your career to date? My parents for all their support during my youth years
Your worst moment in sailing so far? Snapping my mast on the Shingles Bank in 30 knots on an out going tide with no support boat.
Your best moment in sailing so far? Best and worst, finishing fourth at the World Championships
Best sailing venue in the UK? Weymouth
Best sailing venue in the World? Fortaleza, Brazil
If you weren’t a professional sailor what else would you be? Either in the Forces or working in London somewhere
How do you progress from a club sailor to an Olympic class sailor? Gradually start doing larger events (e.g. regional, national, international) with success.
What are your greatest passions outside of sailing? Socialising
Has injury ever prevented you from sailing? Yes, but only the once; I fell of a cliff when I was rock climbing and twisting my ankle quite badly
Most expensive sailing accident? There’s been a few, lots of snapping my masts and putting holes in my boat
Do you follow any other sports? International Rugby and Football
Any heroes? Chris Ryan
What other sports do you play? Squash, windsurfing, kitesurfing, climbing, golf
What would you love to do but never have the time or money for it? A space adventure
What word or phrase most depicts your personality? I tend to either be hyper or chilled
If you were a pantomime character – who would it be? Aladdin
Do you have any lucky charms or rituals? I always wear a hat when racing
Favourite reality show? Total Wipeout
And would you go on it? Of course!
Name 3 things that are always in your shopping trolley? Cake, Peppers, Chicken
What was the last book you read? 3 Commando Brigade
What makes you angry? I’m not a morning person so early starts.
Dream holiday? Travelling around somewhere like New Zealand
What better about football than sailing? Nothing
Where do you keep your Olympic medals? They are currently being designed and possibly mined..!
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