60 Seconds With James Johnson…

1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 
About 9, a cedar ply sailing dinghy we bought from a neighbour in the country and took on Christmas holidays to Shoal Bay. It is still in my driveway if anybody wants it.

2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? 
I was transfixed again by some foiling moths on Saturday.

3. What is your sailing goal? 
About 80 years old is my goal in a dinghy, then die in a keel boat somewhere scenic around the coast.

4. Tell us the back story to your laser's name? 
“Question of Balance”, the name of a light-weight sharpie I used to sail, and a daily reminder for me of how to deal with my work.

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

6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)
Kayaking, biking, canyoning; not necessarily in that order.

7. Describe what you do for work in less than 5 words? 
Help people out of trouble.

8. What’s the first international flight you are going to book post Covid-19? And why? 
Nepal, I worked there for a year in 1989 and loved it, to take my two sons to experience a wonderful culture and  to trek, raft and bike.

9. What’s your favourite TV show, movie, and or book?
I’m a cultural void.

10. Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know?
Sorry, I should have saved something, I’ve already told you the interesting bits.

James Johnson