Name: Lizzie Vickers
Class: Laser Radial
Position on Boat: Helm
DOB: 13 September 1980
Born: London
Currently living: Southampton, Hampshire
Started sailing: I grew up sailing with my Dad, in a Drascombe Lugger from
Hayling Island Sailing Club.
Duration in current class: Since 2005
Greatest strengths in sailing: Determination
Greatest weakness in sailing: There are always elements of technique which
need to be worked on and improved, but i wouldn’t say any one area in particular stands out as a real problem. You just have to keep working to be fast in all conditions, and be mentally tough.
Biggest goal: To compete at an Olympics Games
Who has been the most influential person in your sailing career: Rod Carr; he first encouraged me to try out for the National Youth Squad and used to give me lifts to events.
Other interests away from sailing: Other Watersports, kite -surfing, real tennis, film and theatre
Sailing career to date:
2007 – Sail for Gold - 3rd
2007 – ISAF Worlds - 15th
2005 – World Championships – 10th
2005 – European Championships – 12th
2005 – Princess Sofia – 12th
2005 – Hyeres – 4th
2005 – Holland Regatta – Silver Medal
2005 – Kiel – 11th
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