Martin why have you chosen HD Sails for your final years Optimist Campaign?
I have had my sails made by Andy Davis since 2006 when my grandad bought my first sail. After using it for a while my coach felt it was a bit too powerful and Andy suggested a flatter cut which I used at local regattas with great success. Over the last few years I have progressed through Zone squad, Intermediate Squad and National Squad with the sail recommended by Andy. Andy has been supportive throughout this period and he is a top level sailor himself. I know that my sail is made by someone as passionate about sailing as me. I have always been made very welcome at the loft and always had a personal message of support from the person who has made my sail when I have done well.
Martin Wrigley
Sailing Curriculum Vitae
Name: Martin Ian Charles Wrigley
Age: 15
Sailing Club: Cardiff Bay Yacht Club
Class: International Optimist
Results
2011
- 4th Winter Championships
- 1st Bowmoor Open
- 9th Optimist Spring Championships
2010
- 3rd Optimist Winter Championships
- 3rd Optimist End of Seasons Championships
- 17th Welsh Optimist championships
- 17th GBR boat Optimist National Championships
- 2nd Barnt Green Open
- 16th Optimist Spring Championship
- 11th Gold fleet Burghfield Open
- 1st New Years Day LLSC pursuit race
2009
- 8th Joint Squads National & National Intermediate WPNSA
- 26th Optimist Winter Championships
- 1st West Zone Championships
- 1st Welsh Youth Regatta
Squads
Selected to represent RYA team GBR at the Trofeo Marcello Campobasso Naples 2012
Selected for RYA National Squad 2011 the top 24 nationally ranked sailors
Selected for RYA National Squad 2010 the top 30 nationally ranked sailors
Selected to represent RYA team GBR at the French Nationals at La Rochelle 2010
Selected for the RYA National Intermediate Squad 2009 for sailors nationally ranked 30 to 60
Selected for the RYA West Zone Squad 2008 top 12 sailors in the West of England
Sponsorship & Awards
Sponsored a Laser Vapor XD Optimist by Speedsails for the 2011 season
Awarded a bursary from Ready Steady Win 2011
Member of the IExcel a program designed to help young athletes still at school who are competing at national level
Halo Elite Member – Awarded to nationally competing atheletes which allows use of all gym and sports facilities in Herefordshire
Awarded Highly Commended Junior Male Sports Personality of the Year 2009
Additional information
I am fully supported by my family who help me participate in all National and International events that I am able to attend. I am supported fully by my school who have placed me on gifted and talented register for sport.
