| Name: |
Ken Down |
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| Hobbies & Interests: |
Sailing, general boating, architecture. |
| Email: |
kend@kda.com.au |
| Phone: |
work - 07 54444511 |
| Previous Osaka races: |
Has not previously competed. |
| Reasons for Competing: |
Enjoy freedom of the ocean and good competition. |
| Expectations: |
To enjoy a well prepared yacht. |
| Looking forward to: |
The start, the race, the finish. |
| Years sailing: |
42 years |
| Favourite waters: |
The ocean between Sydney and Mooloolaba. |
| Favourite sailing experience: |
Winning '79 Admirals Cup' in Aust. team on Impetuous. |
| Sailing Achievements: |
Lots of great events in J.O.G., etchells and ocean racers rep. Aust. coach or competitor 10 times. |
| Additional Comments: |
Looking forward to getting to Melbourne for final prep. |
| Name: |
Shane Gaddes |
|
| Hobbies & Interests: |
Sailing & Golf |
| Previous Osaka races: |
Has not previously competed. |
| Why did you choose to compete? |
Great opportunity, the boat is purpose built and the campaign is flawless. |
| Expectations: |
A great deal of self contemplation while on watch alone. |
| Looking forward to: |
Extended periods with a kite up, covering lots of miles. |
| Years sailing: |
Just about all of my life. |
| Favourite waters: |
The paddock between Lady Elliot Island and Gladstone. I've had some good reaches across there. |
| Favourite sailing experience: |
Coming into the lagoon at Lord Howe after the Gosford to Lord Howe Island Race. That place is magical. |
| Sailing Achievements: |
Top ten in the Etchells worlds, completing in all the major east coast ocean races with a few podium finishes on IRC. |
| Additional Comments: |
I am hoping that I don't have to spend a long period of time becalmed in the tropics with Downsy wearing nothing but a pair of y-fronts. |
