Jon Emmett
| Name: | Jon Emmett |
| Sail Number: | GBR |
| DOB: | 29th June 1977 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Sponsors: | NeilPryde Sailing and Harken |
| Discipline: | Byte, Laser Radial, 49er and Tornado. |
| Website: | www.jonemmettsailing.co.uk |
What age did you start Sailing?
I started racing at 16.On the NeilPryde Sailing Team since?
2008
How did you get into Sailing?
I belonged to a Youth organization called the NTC (Nautical Training Corps) they did pretty much everything: Sailing, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Abseiling and lots of dry land sports but it was sailing which I enjoyed the most.
What is it about sailing that’s got you hooked?
I just loved the competitive nature and I was hooked from the moment I won my first club race.
Biggest achievement to date?
World Champion 2008
What Sailing Class do you compete in?
Byte, Laser Radial, 49er, Tornado.
Favourite Sailing Venue?
Weymouth – home of the 2012 Olympics
Favourite Sailing Moment?
Winning the Byte Worlds with a day to spare.
What do you think about the Olympics in the UK and Weymouth as a Venue?
Brilliant! Absolutely ideal.
How do you keep fit and healthy?
Pilates, sailing and CV work in the Gym.
Plans for 2009 and the Future?
Radial Nationals, Europeans and Worlds, then consider my Olympic options for 2012.
