Sailor Profile:
Rick Perkins. 2007 UK National Champion
 Here
is a Q&A that was completed by MPS UK National Champion
Rick Perkins.
What got you into the MPS class?
I had returned to the UK in 2002 after a year overseas
and the MPS was starting to take off and there was the
start of a fleet at Whitstable so it seemed like a good
choice as my crew (and wife) Sarah was busy studying
so I was after a single hander.
What have you sailed previously?
Toppers, 420, 470, Fireball, I14, RS200, 29er, RS800
& N12
How old, tall and heavy are you?
(note:completed in 2010)
43, 180cm, 73kg (in 2007 I was 82kgs)
How much training did you do in
the MPS in the year prior to the nationals win?
I did a lot of gym work to increase my strength, fitness
& weight; I put on 8kgs in the gym. On the water
I was sailing quite a lot; probably 3 times a week.
Did you do any specific training exercises to
improve your boatspeed & handling?
Lots of starting practice; I became very good at holding
station on a bouy. Lots of boat on boat practice with
the other guys at the club and I went to pretty much
every open in the South finishing 2nd in every event
in 2007 prior to the nationals ... I knew who the man
to beat was ... just in case there was any doubt.
What were your rig settings (Rake,
tensions (shroud & lowers) spreaders (length &
deflection))?
See
here >>>
What did it feel like to lift the trophy at
the prize giving?
Great; my target was a top 3 having finished 2 x 4th
& 3 x 5th in previous Nats & Worlds.
Do you have any sponsors?
Harken help me out with deckgear & clothes. I also
get my hands on some McLube which is great for making
the sail go up the track easier; I also put it on the
bowsprite
What other hobbies do you have?
Cycling plus the usual social stuff
Are you married / have any kids?
I am married to Sarah. No kids.
What is your favourite band/music?
A wide range; I like Northen Soul, Ska, The Jam &
many of the 80's Brit Pop groups especially Oasis
What's your favourite food?
Anything cooked by Sarah :-)
What
is your day job?
I run a marketing agency Force
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