Sailor Profile:
Ian Trotter. 2005 UK National Champion
 Here
is a Q&A that was completed by MPS 2005 UK National
Champion Ian Trotter
What got you
into the MPS class?
Living in the north east Ovi had a demo boat kicking
around which Kevin managed to get a hold of. I had a
go and decided after a seven year break it was time
to start sailing ( the demo sail even included a visit
to A&E for 4 stiches when my head made contact with
the boom)
What have you sailed previous
I started sailing in Mirrors with my brother when I
was 14. Lasers next 16-21.Then Int 14 fantastic boats
but very expensive follwed by 18 foot skiffs.I have
also sailed most other classes at one time or another.
How old, tall and heavy are you?
47 years young,6`1,76kg.
How much training did you do in the MPS in the
year prior to the nationals win?
Lots of training with the guys in the N.E. ie Kev,Bov
and Martin Boatman when he bought one. Not a bad bunch
to train with.
Did you do any specific training
exercises to improve your boatspeed & handling?
We did the normal drills to improve our boat handling.
Boatspeed comes when you work in a group and have the
confidence in your own ability to share information
with others. Our group included a downwind specialist
Bov(no Fear) Boathandling Kev. Upwind I am not bad.If
you talk through the good and bad points of the session
the group moves on and so does the individual.
What were your rig settings (Rake, tensions
(shroud & lowers) spreaders (length & deflection))?
As per your tuning guides. I think between our group
and the tuning I have done with Sten most avenues have
been explored.
What did it feel like to lift
the trophy at the prize giving?
About time I felt I had let myself down at previous
events.
Do you have any sponsors?
Trident.
What other hobbies do you have?
Windsurfing, squash training for triathlons.
Are you married / have any kids?
Yes to me Julie. Son Daniel who has just passed his
driving test (god I must be old).
What is your favourite band/music?
Depends on my mood anything from punk to heavy metal.
What's your favourite food?
Peppered fillet steak with potatoe wedges follwed by
apple crumble and custard. Swilled down with lots of
beer.
What is your day job?
Manufacturing staff N.M.U.K. Nissan. Not keen on it
anyone got a better offer?
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Daniel
Henderson 2011 World Champion
Richard
Stenhouse Multiple Champion
Bruce
Keen. 2010 UK National Champion
Rick Perkins. 2007 UK National Champion
Ian Trotter. 2005 UK National Champion
Kev
Anderson. 2004 UK National Champion
Gabriel Wicke. 2002 European
Champion
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Howarth 2001 European Champion
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