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Laser Class Champion Xerxes Bamboat – Watch out for him at the Olymipcs 2012!

20 October 2008 One Comment

It was a honor meeting the young dynamic sailor Xerxes Bamboat at the Royal Bombay Yacht Club for a short interview. Friendly, mischievous, ambitious by nature, he is all set to make big in the laser class sailing championship. Xerxes plans to represent India in the 2012 Olympics using the ASIAN GAMES 2010 as a stepping stone. We wish him lots of luck and look forward to see a Gold around his neck.

What does sailing mean to you?
Sailing is a very significant part of my life and it I feel very passionate about it. I’ve been sailing since I was very young and I love the freedom, the thrill and the adrenalin rush one experiences when out on the open ocean racing. I love the water splashing on my face, the wind and waves. I think its really cool to be able to generate pretty high speeds with the help of the wind and not with the help of some machine. Sailing is in my blood and the feeling is invigorating.

Which was the best sailing championship you ever took part in? and why was it the best?
The best sailing championship that I have ever taken part in was The Asian Games 06′.It was the best and the toughest because only the top sailors from each country were there and if you lost your concentration for even a few moments you would probably lose 2-3 positions.I also think that this championship taught me a lot and will help me overcome the hurdles in the future.

How do you manage to give time to sailing and studies?
In my school life I used to practice every weekend in the afternoons. I would practice everyday for two weeks before every major championship. Now that I am in college I cannot practise as much but I try to make it whenever I am free.

If there one thing you would like to change in the sailing industry in India, what would that be?
Instead of seeing so many speedboats on the water I would prefer it if there were more sailing yachts so as to increase the fleet, thus encouraging people to buy more sailing boats rather than speed boats.

If you ever had to buy a sail boat of your own, which one would it be? Why?
If I had to buy a boat it would be a J-24 because we are developing a fleet,its fast ,easy to handle and big enough to take my friends out on it.

Which is your favourite sailing destination in India?
Goa would be my favourite sailing destination because of its holiday atmosphere, the lovely beaches and the cheap Beer…lol!

Where do you see yourself five years down the line?
In five years I hope to be selected to represent India at the Olympics.

Have you ever thought of Sailing round the world?
Not really but I guess it would be fun at some stage!

Xerxes has participated in many national & international sailing championships. He has achieved a lot till date and there is more to come. Following are the list of his achievements:-

NATIONAL LEVEL:

August 2008 – LASER National Inland Sailing Championship – Hyderabad.
April 2008 – LASER National Coastal Sailing Championship – Chennai.
December 2007 – Admiral Nadkarni Trophy for the Most Promising Yachtsman of the year 2006-2007.
May 2007 – YAI Youth Nationals – Int 420 class.
December 2006 — “ YAI Selection Trials for SAYR Games “.
October 2006 – National Inland Water Optimist Championship – Khadakvasla.
May 2006 – 3rd NATIONAL OPTIMIST TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP – Mumbai.
May 2006 – ABN – AMRO National Optimist Coastal Championship 2006 & Selection Trials for IODA ASIAN Optimist Championship 2006 – Mumbai.
September 2005 – Selection Trials for IODA Asian Optimist Championship 2005 & Asian Sailing Championship Doha 2006 – Mumbai conducted by the NOAI.
May 2005 – 2nd NATIONAL OPTIMIST – TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP – GOA.
May 2005 – National Optimist Coastal Championship & Selection Trials for IODA European Optimist Championship 2005 – GOA.
April 2005 – 45TH YACHTING ASSOCIATION OF INDIA REGATTA.
December 2004 – National Inland Water Optimist Championship – Khadakvasla.
May 2004 – National Optimist Coastal Championship & Selection Trials for IODA Asian 2004 – Chennai.
July 2003 – Selection Trials conducted by the “National Optimist Association of India” for the “IODA Asian Sailing Championship 2003”.
June 2003 – National Inland Water Optimist Championship – Khadakvasla.
May 2003 – 1st NATIONAL OPTIMIST TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP – Mumbai.
May 2003 – National Optimist Coastal Championship – Mumbai.
May 2002 – “National Optimist Coastal Championship” – Goa
December 2001 – “National Inland Water Optimist Championship – Khadakvasla.
May 2001 – National Optimist Coastal Championship – Madras.
December 2000 – National Inland Water Optimist Championship – Khadakvasla.
MAY 2000 – National Optimist Coastal Championship – Mumbai.

main img2 Laser Class Champion Xerxes Bamboat Watch out for him at the Olymipcs 2012!

INTERNATIONAL LEVEL:

December 2006 — “ASIAN GAMES 2006” – Doha – Qatar.
November 2006 – “IODA ASEAN Sailing Championship 2006” – Singapore.
September 2006 – “YAI Selection Trials for Asian Games”.
July/August 2006 – “IODA Asian Sailing Championship 2006” – Taipei – Taiwan.
March 2006 – “Asian Sailing Championship 2006” – Doha – Qatar.
October/November 2005 – “IODA Asian Sailing Championship 2005” – Pattaya – Thailand.
July 2005 – “NIVEA IODA European Optimist Championship 2005” – Gydnia – POLAND.
August 2004 – “IODA Asian Sailing Championship 2004” – Hayama Bay – Japan.
December 2003 – “IODA Asian Sailing Championship 2003” – Mumbai.
June 2003 – Selected by the “National Optimist Association of India”, to represent India at the “IODA European Optimist Sailing Championship” to be held in StariGrad, Croatia in July 2003.