Helmsman: James Rusden
Class: 470
Nationality: British
Crewmate/s: Robert Partridge
Favourite item of Gill Kit: Championship Gloves

Profile

The currently unbeaten RS 200 Champion, has enjoyed sailing the 470 on both the Olympic circuit and gained 8th place in the Kiel World Cup Regatta. Often found sailing with his brother Will in the highly competitive RS200 class and Rob Partridge on the 470.

Achievements

• 2011, 420 National Champion
• 2011, 3rd 420 Europeans
• 2011, 8th Kiel World Cup Regatta
• 2011 – RS 200 Winter Champions
• 2011 – RS 200 Eurocup winners
• 2009, 470 UK National Ranker, 1st
• 2009, 470 UK National Ranking Series, 4th
• 2009, 470 Kieler Woche Regatta, 10th
• 2008, 420 UK End of Seasons, 1st
• 2008, 420 Youth UK National Championships, 4th
• 2008, 420 World Selector 1, 2 and series, 1st
• 2008, 420 World Championships, 8th
• 2008, 420 European Championships, 3rd