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World Championship 2006 Competitor: Robert Deaves
The following information was provided by the competitor prior to the 2006 world championship
| Name | Age | Country | Sail Number | Boat Name | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Deaves | 38 | GBR | GBR 2081 | Dunnrekin | |
| World Championships / Top Ten Results | 1989, 1995, 2002, 2003 (15), 2004 (21), 2005 (26) | ||||
| European Championships / Top Ten Results | 2003 (21) | ||||
| National Championships / Top Ten Results | 2002 (5), 2003 (4), 2005 (2) | ||||
| Other Class Successes / Activities | Sailed Finns since 1989GBR Olympic Trials 1995 (15)GBR Nationals 1996 (4), 2002 (10), 2003 (10), 2004 (8), 2005 (11)International Finn Association Executive Committee member, Editor of FINNFARE 1997-presemt, webmaster 2005-present, Chairman of Marketing Committee 2002-present | ||||
| Boat shape / Builder, Mast, Sail, Foils, etc | Using original Rushworth prototype all GRP hull (1996)C-Tech mast and Port Nicholson sail. Chartering for event. | ||||
| Occupation | Assistant Editor | ||||
| OK Associations Official Positions | Secretary OKDIA 2002 to present | ||||
| Why keep sailing the OK Dinghy? | High level of international competition. One of the few classes that allows good sailing to overcome second rate gear, so everyone can be competitive on their day. The class generates a worldwide community of friendship unlike any other. | ||||