Masters of Vision

Interview

From a position of leadership:

Doing your own job — as well or better than you expect everyone else to do theirs. You can’t expect others to do more than what you do yourself. So push yourself everyday to lead by example in what you do.

As part of the team:

I have so much respect for my guys on the boat. Competition, nature, things we’re dealing with every day. It’s a huge part of success, respect. The minute you neglect it, you’re setting yourself up for a big fall. With your opponent: if you drop your guard, you lose. With nature: you get left out high and dry. I can’t be anything without the guys around me.

Finding inspiration:

My love for the sport — the thing that drives me is my thirst for more knowledge. To be the complete sailor, learning more design, technique and raw skills. Understanding balance and responsibility. Every day, you have something to live. Something to give and something to learn.

While instilling confidence:

It’s a belief in your ability — knowing that you’re prepared. The thing is, you’re going to have bad days. The sign of a good sailor — a true sportsman — is being able to recover. Being able to right the ship and channel all your pent-up energy and aggression into something positive.