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Promising Sailor Ethan Lee
Age: 10 School: St Hilda’s Primary School Hobbies: Sailing, Playing Video Games Favourite Food: Pasta Words For a Fellow Sailor: “Never Give Up!”
What can you say about your time with SAF Yacht Club? SAF Yacht Club is a very fun place to train for sailing and I made a lot of good friends during sailing. The coaches also helped me a lot to become a better sailor.
How do you manage sailing around your curriculum of studies? I plan and make sure I finish all my homework right after school on school days, so that I do not need to use the weekends to finish my school work
Sailing Honours: 2019 • 1st in Singapore Youth Sailing Championship 8yrs and Under • 3rd in Singapore National Sailing Championship 8yrs and Under 2020 • 4th in NSC Series 1 Optimist Silver Fleet • 2nd in NSC Series 2 Optimist Silver Fleet 2021 • 1st in Singapore Sailing Students Challenge Trophy
Could you share your most memorable sailing experience? My most memorable sailing experience was during the Raffles Marina Regatta in 2019. Even though it was only my 2nd regatta, I managed to come in 6th place in one of the races. That gave me the confidence in my ability to do well in the sport if I put in hard work.
For you, what makes a good sailor? I think a good sailor is one that never gives up, even when it seems impossible. And a good sailor must have good sportsmanship as well.
How did your sailing journey come about? My elder brother started sailing in school CCA first and I followed his footsteps What’s your favourite aspect of sailing? Whenever I’m first across the finish line, that feeling is very good and it motivates me to improve and sail better.
What about your worst experience in sailing? My worst experience was the 1st regatta in 2019. My boat nose dive and a lot of water flooded the boat. Even though my boat did not capsize, I had to retire from that race eventually. Are you into other sports besides sailing? If yes, what are they? I like to play soccer as well. Besides sailing training in the afternoon, I also go for soccer training on Sunday mornings.
What are your personal goals in terms of sailing? I am aiming to improve my ranking this year and hope to represent Singapore one day in sailing Any regattas you are looking forward to this year? How do you prepare yourself for the competition? I was actually looking forward to participate in some overseas regatta that SAFYC organizes annually in Thailand, China or Japan. I actually had the opportunity to participate in Port Dickson Regatta in 2019 and I learned a lot from the overseas regatta experience. So I hope we can go overseas soon for sailing regattas.
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