Nick Thompson is Great Britain’s top Laser sailor and he’ll be representing his country at the Olympics in Rio 2016. "Winning the Worlds was monkey-off-the-back moment, really, because it is something I’ve been chasing so hard for a long time...."
Nick Thompson may not be as well known as Paul Goodison or Tom Slingsby, but unlike these two legends the young Brit is the only Laser sailor to have medalled at both previous World Championships. Goodison will be watching Thompson carefully, knowing that one wrong move could cost the reigning Olympic Champion selection for Team GBR to race the Laser at next year's Olympics. SailJuice asked Thompson how he fancies his chances...