How would you describe the fitness needed to be a professional sailor on the F50?
To be a grinder competing in SailGP, you first need a good general fitness and then more upper body fitness and to be able to keep your fitness level high for quite a long period of time. Training sessions are generally more demanding than racing because it is longer, more or less four hours on the water, so, that’s pretty tough. I think like any elite sport you need to be fit within the specificities of your discipline.
Quickfire:
6am or 6pm workout? 6pm!
Treadmill or outside? Outside.
Weights or cardio? Both ☺
Yoga or meditation? Yoga.
Running or cycling? Cycling.
Smoothie or protein shake? Protein shake.