Sailor Profile
Nick Thompson
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Name
Nick Thompson
Nation
Great Britain
Place of Birth
Southampton
Class
ILCA 7, Optimist, Farr 30, ILCA 6
Q&A
Sporting Relatives
None
Why This Sport
There are so many factors that can influence the out come of the race and you are always learning more
Campaign Website
www.nickthompsonsailing.com
Ambitions
Olympic Gold and Americas cup winner
Coach
Chris Gowers, UK
Starting Age
2
Amusing Sporting Episode
Knocking myself out whilst showing off on a sand bar back in my Optimist
Education
2.1 Degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences
Most Influential Person
Dad
Most Admired Person
I think Ainslie\'s achievements speak for themselves
Current Class
Laser
Boat First Sailed
Seawolf 26
Hometown
Lymington
Best Sporting Achievement
4 Medals at Laser World Championships
Yacht Club
Royal Lymington YC
First Event Won
Papercourt Optimist Open
General Interest
Cycling and most waterspouts
Superstitions
None
Injuries
Too many
Yacht Club Location
Lymington, UK
Non Sailing Achievement
2.1 in Exercise and Sports Sciences from Exeter University
Awards
Young sailor of the year, BBC South Sports Personality of the Year, Exeter University Sports man of the Year
Racing Age
6
First Event Competed
Papercourt Optimist Open
Classes Sailed
Cadet, Optimist, Laser Radial
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