Sailor Profile: Tim Hill (AUS)
- 2010 Musto Skiff AUS National Champion
Here is a Q&A that was completed by MUSTO Skiff AUS 2010 National Champion Tim Hill
What got you into the MUSTO Skiff 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 MUSTO Skiff in the year prior to the championship 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.
