Sailor Profile:
Tim Hill. 2010 AUS National Champion
 Here
is a Q&A that was completed by MPS AUS 2010 National
Champion Tim Hill
What got you into the MPS class?
>>I'd sailed contenders before and was burnt out
and a little bored with them, the mustoskiff seemed
the right step to take next.
What have you sailed previously?
>>international contenders, I-14s, 505s
How old, tall and heavy are you?
>>6' 1" 83 kgs
How much training did you do in the MPS in
the year prior to the champioship win?
>>A fair bit, both days on the weekends plus evenings
during the week.
How much training did you
do in the MPS in the year prior to the champioship win?
>>A fair bit, both days on the weekends plus evenings
during the week.
Did you do any specific training exercises
to improve your boatspeed & handling?
>>The usual stuff, 2 boat tuning, loads of tacks,
gybes, start line holding, etc.
What were your rig settings (Rake,
tensions (shroud & lowers) spreaders (length &
deflection))?
>>Same as the website settings but a little more
rake - 7215.
What did it feel like to lift
the trophy at the prize giving?
>>Great - especially because of the quality of
the fleet here in Australia.
Do you have any sponsors?
>> none
What other hobbies do you have?
>> futsal
Are you married / have any kids?
>> not married, one child
What is your favourite band/music?
>> Underworld, Massive Attack, Moby
What's your favourite food?
>> everything except seafood...
What is your day job?
>> Architect in my own business.
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