Rebecca and Tom RS Feva

Rebecca and Tom RS Feva

Ben and Tom have been sailing competitively for the last 3 years in the RS Tera and more recently the RS Feva. With great results in the Tera and Feva fleets.

Rebecca

Let's find out some more info on how and where Rebecca started sailing.

When Did You Start Sailing?

I started sailing when I was 7 with my Dad in a Miracle.

What Was Your First Boat?

I learnt on my own in a little plastic Oppie like most people do and the first boat that was mine was a super fast RS Tera Sport, called The Minion and I loved it. 

I ended up sailing it in the Tera World Championships in Sweden back in 2019.

What Club Do You Sail From?

I ended up sailing it in the Tera World Championships in Sweden back in 2019. It has many competitive youth sailors and is a very difficult place to sail as it is extremely tidal.

What Was Your Biggest Achievement So Far In Sailing?

I think that my greatest achievement so far was 1st girl in the Tera Pros at the Nationals in 2021, but I am also proud of making the Gold fleet in the RS Feva World Championships this year.

What Is Your Favourite Venue You Have Sailed At?

My favourite venue is WPNSA because it's inspiring being able to sail at the same place as the Olympic sailors.

What Is Your Main Goal For 2023?

My main goal for 2023 is the RS Feva World Championships in Italy. With my crew, Tom, we'd love to finish as the top mixed pair.

Where Would You Most Like To Sail In The Future?

My ultimate sailing venue would be with the 18ft skiffs in Sydney Harbour! 

Tom

Let's find out some more info on how and where Tom started sailing.

When Did You Start Sailing?

I started sailing in 2020 when I was 13.

What Was Your First Boat?

The first boat I sailed was an RS Tera Pro.

What Club Do You Sail From?

I sail from Port Dinorwic Sailing Club, which is located on the Menai Straits. It is a challenging and rewarding place to sail, as it has a lot of tide and a great youth fleet.

What Was Your Biggest Achievement So Far In Sailing?

My biggest achievement would be coming 26^th in the 2022 RS Tera World Championship. I am proud to have progressed quickly in this sport, reaching the gold fleet in the RS Feva 2022 World Championships within two years of stepping into a boat. 

What Is Your Favourite Venue You Have Sailed At?

Weymouth is my favourite venue so far. When I sailed there during the RS Games in 2022, there were a lot of other boats to watch and the scenery was spectacular.

What Is Your Main Goal For 2023

My main goal for 2023 is to finish as the first mixed pair in the RS Feva 2023 Word Championship in Italy, with Rebecca.

Where Would You Most Like To Sail In The Future

I would most like to sail in San Francisco underneath the Golden Gate Bridge.