Top three sailing accomplishments:
First female in the 420 at the 2022 and 2023 New Zealand youth championships, and first female in the 29er in 2024.
First female at the 2023 29er New Zealand national championships.
First female at the 2021 and 2022 Starling New Zealand national championships.
How did you get into sailing?
My parents were sailors, so they got my sisters into sailing at Kohimarama. Soon after, I really wanted to sail too, so I started sailing at Kohi.
What is your favourite food after a long day on the water?
My go-to meal would be lasagne.
Where is your favourite place to sail?
Sailing off Kohi is always nice as it is home waters.
What is your favourite thing to do when not sailing?
Go out with friends.
Who are your role models?
Liv Mackay, Molly Meech, Jo Aleh, Alex Maloney.
What is the best thing about sailing your youth class boat?
29ers are good fun because they are fast, there is lots to learn with coordination/balance, and it's double handed.
What do you hope to achieve in sailing in the next 12 months?
Bella [Jenkins] and I aim to win the female title for 29er nationals and to prepare well to perform at the 2024 youth worlds. After that, I will be moving into the 49erFX for the
next part of my sailing.
How will you prepare for the youth sailing world championships?
We will be training hard with a 29er squad and coaches. We will also be doing the 29er European championships in Poland before the youth worlds to get more experience.
What are your sailing career goals?
To be a professional sailor. I hope to sail at world championships, the Olympics, in SailGP and/or the America's Cup.
What was the proudest moment of your sailing to date?
Probably getting a second in a race at the youth worlds in Brazil with Tessa Clinton in the 420.
Nicola Hume and Bella Jenkins. Photo / Jacob Fewtrell Media