60 Seconds with John Sweeney

As a new feature in this newsletter, we are going to introduce new members to the club by asking them a few questions. This week, DBSC’s secretary Tory Epsworth caught up with new member John Sweeney:

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

I think I was seven, crewing on a Sabot called Nitro.

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

oneAustralia

What is your sailing goal?

Have fun, be part of the community and enjoy this great sport.

Tell us the back story to your Laser's name?

I’m still boat-less, but when it arrives, I’m thinking Rage Against the Machine - I love the band from the 90’s and it plays on the simplicity of the ILCA’s set up that I’m sure we all love.

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

Even more cheese

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

Yoga, Camping.

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

Sabbatical year, next career pending...

What's the dream destination for your next trip? And why?

Adelaide - to participate in the Masters [Worlds] regatta.

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

Mostly I watch podcasts on YouTube. Just read Perfume, by Patrick Süskind

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

I drove from London to Mongolia with a mate in a charity rally.