Jan Saugmann

Ambitions

To win the World Championship in 505

Racing Age

10

Yacht Club Location

Nødebo, Hillerød

Languages Spoken

Danish, English

Boat First Sailed

1991

Current Class

505

Hometown

Hillerød

Children

2

General Interest

Moutainbikeing

Education

Application engineer

First Event Won

Club Championship, 1979

Most Admired Person

Paul Elvström. It is only after I grew up, I have recognised how much he has meant to/altered the sport. He is deffinately a uniqe person.

Why This Sport

Because it offers both high level competition and a fun and giving lifestyle. It is one of the sports where both practising and competition can give you a thrill.

Classes Sailed

Opti, Europe, 470

First Event Competed

Optimist, Danish fleet ranking, 1978

Starting Age

10

Yacht Club

KDY Royal Danish Yachtclub, Hillerød Sejlklub

Most Influential Person

My deceased Optimist coach (Bjarne Andersen), who thought me a lot and supportet me as well as my friends from the club in any way possible.