Shaun Connor

Full Name:
Shaun Connor

Began Sailing:
Age 4

Hometown:
Sydney, NSW

Club:
Manly 16ft Skiff Club & Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

Institute / Academy:
New South Wales Institute of Sport

Australian Sailing Team:
Since 2023

Instagram Handle:
@_shaunconnor_ & @colley_connor_49er

Class and Position
49er Crew

Why do you like sailing your class of boat
Fast, agile, and high emphasis on teamwork.

When I am not sailing I am...
Sailing other Boats, or on the building site.

What does it mean to represent Australia at the Games
To represent Australia is a surreal experience, it has been something I have dreamt of doing for years, and to be part of the Australian sailing legacy is something I am very proud of.

What are you most excited about for the Games
I am most excited about experiencing the whole event as a whole. It is like no other sailing event we do, with the TV coverage, media, and one boat representing each country.

Favourite place to sail in the world
Lake Garda

Favourite place to sail in Australia
Sydney Harbour

Favourite conditions to sail in and why
Heavy Winds, as it bring the most adrenaline and excitement to the racing, although I do also love stable conditions moderate conditions as the racing is very close.

What's the most interesting part about the Olympic venue
How complex the sailing is.

What result are you most proud of
I would say Hyeres 2023 would be the proudest event of late, due to Jim being very sick halfway through the event almost not able to sail. To then turn it around and have a great last medal race to finish second overall.