60 Seconds With Peter Collie…

This week our social guru spills the beans. You might only know him as the BBQ master, but there is so much more to learn about Peter. 

1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 

I was 2 or 3 when my dad first took me to the ocean on a grey day I remember the vast sameness of the sea. First boat would have been a punt in Cambridge, same era. Sailing started as a teenager in France at a sailing school in Brittany. We fished for crab from the boats, learned to drive the boat with one oar off the stern when the wind died and snuck across the bay to buy strong cider from a farmer on the other side.

2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? 

I’m happy with the laser for now.

3. What is your sailing goal? 

Enjoy every day.

4. Tell us the back story to your laser's name? 

Chaos Theory also known as the butterfly effect. 

5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?

They are great the way they are but imagine a choice of cheeses. (Sorry canteen guys)

6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)

Swimming and lazing at the beach.

7. Describe what you do for work in less than 5 words? 

Photograph people and teach photography.

8. What’s the first international flight you are going to book post Covid-19? And why? 

I was going to head to Europe in May so that may well be it whenever planes fly again.

9. What’s the maximum number of toilet rolls you’ve held in your household post 01 March 2020?

 About 18

 10. What’s your go to Covid-19 dish?  

Lately I’ve been making eggplant parmesan. And today’s project Celeri Remoulade.

11. What life skill are you committing to learning whilst in lock down? 

 Restringing my guitar once term ends.

 12. Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know?

I have no secrets.

First launch!

Not happy with the speed dad.

Open horizons.

Practising for drinks on the deck.