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Sailors Name | David Apthorp |
| Nickname | |
| Occupation | Chartered Building Surveyor |
| Nationality | British |
| Age | 44 |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| Position in the boat | Helmsman |
| Where are you based? | Live Rickmansworth, sail from Hamble |
| Your family | Wife Kirsty |
| Favourite food? | Thai |
| Favourite drink? | Chateau Talbot |
| Favourite film? | The Good , the bad and the ugly |
| Most hated subject at school? | All of it |
| Other interests? | DIY, cinema, travel |
| Your most embarassing time? | Too many to choose from and not going to relive them! |
| What car do you drive? | Landrover Discovery |
| What's in he back of your car? | Sailing kit, sails and the prop at the moment! |
| Are you competing in Skandia Cowes Week in 2007? | Yes |
| If so Which class? | J- Sprit |
| Boat Name and Number? | J-Dream GBR7005R |
| When did you start sailing? | about 8 years old |
| Top sailing wins? | Flying Fifteen Nationals, Europeans; J/105 Nationals, J-Cup |
| Favourite sailing club? | Hayling Island |
| Favourite boatto sail? | J/105 |
| Fantasy crew member? | Russell Coutts |
| Your perfect days sailing? | Lake Garda - sunshine and constant wind |
| Your sailing ambitions? | To keep having fun |
| Information | |
| Class Won at Skandia Cowes Week 2006 | J/105 |
| Name & Type Of Class Winning Boat | J-Dream - J/105 |
| Laser SB3 Sail Number & Boat Name | Earls Court Boat Show - GBR3053 |
| Team Number | 8 |
| Crew Members | Geoff Carveth, Matt Adams, |