Nia Jerwood

Full Name:
Nia Jerwood

Hometown:
Perth, WA

Club:
Fremantle Sailing Club

Institute / Academy:
Western Australian Institute of Sport

Instagram Handle:
@niajerwood & @aus5_pathtoparis2024

Class and Position
Mixed Dinghy (470) Helm

Why do you like sailing your class of boat
I love the feeling of planing upwind in the 470. It requires technical, physical and team work skills.

What should people watch out for at your event?
The pumping techniques upwind and down wind in the 470 are always evolving and make for good tv.

When I am not sailing I am...
On my road bike putting in the kms.

What does it mean to represent Australia at the Games
Its my childhood dream come true and an oportunity to put all the skills I have worked hard for to the test.

What are you most excited about for the Games
I cant wait to feel the adrenaline and pressure lining up on the start line.

Favourite place to sail in the world
Enoshima in the waves

Favourite place to sail in Australia
Fremantle in summer

Favourite conditions to sail in and why
Strong seabreeze, what I grew up in.

What's the most interesting part about the Olympic venue
Variety of conditions and wave states.

What result are you most proud of
Tokyo Olympic Qualification 2019 World Cup Silver, and 2023 Test Event 6th Place.