Laurie Jury photo by Greta Tomsen
Did you have any sporting heroes when you were growing up? Russell Coutts, Dean Barker, the guys from Team New Zealand.
If not a sailor, what would you have become? Mechanical Engineer or boat builder.
Career highlight? Winning the Nations Cup last year.
… and the worst moment? Going to the wrong mark in the last race of final of the Detroit Cup.
What is your training regime like? Training three times a week on the boat, four gym sessions.
If your house was burning down, what is the one possession would you save? My laptop.
Do you have a favourite karaoke song? No, don’t like karaoke.
What are your three most-listened to songs? Johnny by Salmonella Dub, Te Zephyr Song by Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Peace Train by Cat Stevens.
Last film you saw? Out of time.
Your three favourite films? Avatar, Lord Of Te Rings: Twin Towers and Bourne identity.
Your favourite food? Home cooked rice pudding.
Your favourite holiday destination? Great Barrier Island, NZ.
If you can have a super power or be a superhero, what or who would it be? To fly.
If you can master a new language or a new skill overnight, what will it be? Chinese.
What are the types of people you enjoy? Laid back not stressed.
What is an ideal birthday gift for you, or the best gift you have received? Remote control helicopter, my parent got me a boat when I was 12.
What do you want people to remember you for? Being a nice guy.
Tell us something we don’t know about yourself... I can ride a unicycle.
MATCH RACING 360° | page 31 | March 2012
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