60 Seconds With Murray Stone…

Did you know we have member who’s specialty is health governance, risk and policy… We do, it’s Murray Stone. I’m sure he’s been busy over the past few months. Read on to find out more…

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

I was 8 years old. It was on our neighbour’s Pelican – a junior training boat similar to a Manly Junior.

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

Probably a 16 or 18 footer

3. What is your sailing goal? 

To get fitter and faster.

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

My last boat was called Quick Flick. When I got this boat, it had to be quicker.

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

Either mashed avocado or seeded mustard.

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

I play football through winter to keep fit.

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

Health governance, risk and policy.

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

Probably Ireland. My wife has an Irish heritage and it’s on her bucket list.

9. What’s your favourite TV show, movie, and or book?

Dracula and The Da Vinci Code were both memorable books.

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

In February this year, I was a member of the winning crew for the Careel 18 National Championships held at Wangi.

Murray sailing a VJ in the Australian Championships in 1994 at Georges River.