Shotley Peninsula’s ‘Nub News’ caught up with our very own Great Britain sailor Amelia (Year 12) as she trains for the World Championships in Australia!
During the interview Amelia said “My parents always sailed so I have grown up watching them and I started sailing at seven. Cadet sailing is the most technical among junior boats as the boat is not symmetrical like the Terrors, Fevers and others.”
“There are a lot of different settings, knowing how to use the compass, reading the wind, so it is very satisfying when you get it right. It is physically tough, especially when you have these winds like off Shotley, which is similar to what we will face in Melbourne.”
“The Worlds in Australia is a once in a lifetime experience,” said Amelia. “I went to Argentina when I was 11 as crew and competed in the southern hemisphere but this is the top of things to do.”
“We are looking forward to the opening ceremony, wearing GB kit, and then competing against the best in the world. For us, a good race will be finishing top 10 in Australia.”
You can read the full interview with Amelia HERE.