I have been on and around sailboats for as long as I can remember. My parents tell me I wore a life jacket before shoes.

Born in Canada and raised on the shores of Lake Ontario and beautiful Georgian Bay, it's not surprising that being on the water and in boats has been a regular part of my life.

My mum and dad have been avid sailors since their youth and hoped, but never expected my brother and I would love the sport as much as they did. They needn't have worried. From my early days at sailing school in Collingwood, Ontario to my first taste of racing with the Bronte Harbour Race Team in Oakville, Ontario and Ontario Sailing Team, through to my nomination to the Canadian Sailing Development Squad I continue to enjoy nothing more than being on the water, in a boat and competing.

This Canadian designed dinghy, is one of the most popular single handed, one design boats worldwide.  Originally called the Laser, it is simple to rig and boasts large competitive fleets both at home and abroad which means plenty of opportunities to practise with and race against others.  I sail with the full sized sail known as the ILCA 7 (formerly known as the Laser Standard) which is used for the single handed men’s Olympic class event.  

Right now that means training and working with the Canadian Sailing Development Squad to master each phase of Sail Canada's Athlete Development Pathway.  

Over the next few years I’ll continue to hone my skills and gain experience both locally, in North America and on the world stage as I work towards my goal of representing Canada at the Olympic Games.