David Gilmour

Full Name:  David Gilmour Date of Birth:   07/05/1991 Began Sailing:  Age 7 Hometown:  Perth Home Club:  Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Institute / Academy:  Western Australian Institute of Sport Australian Sailing Team:  Since 2014 Education:  Bachelor of Commerce

David Gilmour progressed from 420s to 49ers and has made great strides in recent years. The son of former America’s Cup skipper Peter Gilmour learnt his craft on the Swan River in Perth and has been part of the Australian Sailing Team since 2014.

My sporting hero is

Muhammad Ali

What was the first boat you raced in?

Optimist

What other boat classes have you sailed during your career?

Flying Ant, 420, Team Racing, Match Racing

When did you first represent Australia?

2009 ISAF Youth Worlds 2009

What has been your Career highlight?

Winning at Kiel Week in 2017

Advice to young sailors?

Stick at it!