09/06/2023
Sarasota Youth Sailing Sarasota Youth Sailing Program Alumni
Thommie Grit, Sailing Captain, has secured his place to read Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Essex!
Dutch by nationality, Thommie joined RHS from America in Year 12 to take advantage of our sailing provision alongside studying for A Levels in Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.
He enjoys all the competitive aspects of the sport as well as travelling across the world for competitions; these have included the World Sailing Youth World Championships, ILCA 6 Youth World Championships and the UKLA National Qualifiers.
“My highlight at RHS was my final sailing competition for the school in which we came away as the Team Racing National Champions. RHS has supported me with the right facilities to maintain and improve physically and the flexibility to travel to training and events across the country. I would particularly like to thank all the teachers and staff who have offered their personal time to help me catch up with lessons whilst I have been away at competitions.”
Thommie plans to continue with his competitive sailing alongside his university studies, working towards an Olympic campaign for 2028 and other competitions.
We wish him much success both on the water and with his studies!
University of Essex
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