SEASPORTS
Promising Sailor Jaye Low Xi En the lounge area, after school training I will mingle around with my friends. Could you share your most memorable sailing experience? When I started sailing in Changi, I was stuck in a storm, I didn’t know what to do and I saw some sailors sailed to the nearby beach. My father was at the beach and told me he couldn’t carry the boat all the way back to the ramp. He asked me to sail back myself and don’t give up. After I reached the ramp, I was overjoyed that I made it back. What about your worst experience in sailing? After I performed a capsize drill, there was a huge fish that appeared in my boat, I was petrified as I did not know what to do. I hurried my coach over to help me release the fish. Are you into other sports besides sailing? If yes, what are they? Yes. Running. How do you manage sailing around your curriculum of studies? I would often do my homework before I go for my training as when I come back home from training I will be very lethargic. For you, what makes a good sailor? I feel that having determination and being resilient would make a good sailor. Age: 9 School: Endeavour Primary School Hobbies: Singing, Running, Sailing Favourite Food: Udon, Kway Teow Soup, Hor Fun
How did your sailing journey come about? I grew up seeing my elder sister and brother sailing, I also want to be like them :)
What are your personal goals in terms of sailing? I want to push myself forward to be a better sailor and to get the top few in silver fleet.
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What’s your favourite aspect of sailing? My favourite part of sailing is during strong wind. I like the feeling that I am able to control the boat during strong wind.
Any regattas you are looking forward to this year? How do you prepare yourself for the competition? Raffles Marina Optimist Regatta and Singapore National Sailing Championships. I will prepare by giving myself more water time and to learn as much as possible from my coach.
“Don’t let the boat move you, you move the boat!” Sailing Honours: •
16th position in 18th SAFYC Regatta. Came in 2nd in one of the races.
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What can you say about your time with SAF Yacht Club? Fun, Enjoyable and Challenging. I love
