Andy Beadsworth - a madforsailing profile

Nottingham.

What’s your date of birth?
29th April 1967.

What age did you start sailing?
Six years old.

What was your first regatta win?
A Rockley Point Topper event.

What’s your biggest championship win?
World Youth Champion.

Any other notable regatta wins you’d like to mention?
Twice European Soling Champion.

Where did you grow up?
In the Midlands, Kidderminster.

What job do you do?
I sail professionally but I was a civil engineer with Tilbury Douglas.

If you weren’t doing the job you are, what would you be doing instead?
No idea!

What other sports do you do outside sailing?
Mountain biking.

Any other hobbies or interests?
A Caterham 7.

Favourite method of relaxing?
Melissa (my girlfriend).

What inspired you to take up sailing?
My parents.

Where was your first sailing club?
Chelmarsh.

Which class did you first race in?
Optimist.

How did you buy your first boat?
My Grandfather bought it for me.

Have you ever used a coach?
Yes - lots.

Do you have any professional links to the sport?
Yes, it's my living.

What’s your biggest remaining goal in sailing?
An Olympic Gold Medal!!!

How much time do you spend on the water each week?
All or nothing.

Do you have a sponsor, and if so, who?
United Airlines, Henri Lloyd, Oakley, Marlow Ropes, O'Neil.

Who are your Sailing heroes and why?
Russell Coutts and Paul Cayard.

What’s your greatest strength in sailing?
Temperament.

What’s your greatest weakness in sailing?
Temperament.

What’s the single most important piece of advice you could give to younger sailors?
Watch the best, and practice.

Would you rather sail with your friends - or with Russell Coutts?
He is a friend.

Who’s the best sailor in Britain
Too hard!

Who’s the best sailor in the world?
Even harder!

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