| Name | Kurt Boyle |
| Age | 42 |
| Relationship to Co – Skipper | Friend |
| Have you ever done the RNI before? | No, but we did do the RNZ in 2012. |
| Yacht Club | RNZYS |
| Tell us a little about your sailing history/ background | Started sailing Hobie Cats after a holiday at Club Med New Caledonia… then robbed my kids bank accounts to purchase my first Hobie 14… then went on to purchase a Tracker 7.7 as my first keel boat and used for family cruising until the kids got too big. Then we purchased a Stewart 34 Pelagian that was never going to be raced – LOL – the rest is history. Have sailed across the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Round NZ in 2012 as well as lots of Stewart and club racing. |
| What appeals most about doing the RNI | The challenge and a goal to work towards. |
| What are your essential food items during the race? | Nuts. |
| What will your meals be like during the race? | Military rations, Back Country cuisine. |
| What’s your favourite point of sail and why? | Pelagian loves being on the wind. |
| What do you like most about the boat you are sailing on? | It’s part of the family. |
| Describe your skipper/co-skipper in 5 words | Pass me another Red Bull. |
| Tell us about the training and buildup that you have been doing for this race both on and off the water? | In February we started training at the gym to get fit enough. We have been going over everything and ticking off the list – it is amazing how many maintenance jobs that un-earths. |
| What’s your favourite drink and why? | Coffee – need I say more? |
| Will you be taking any luxury items on the race? – If so, what is it and why? | My squab… because I am getting old. |
| What’s your biggest fear when you think about the RNI? | Sinking again. |
| What’s most exciting/challenging about this race for you? | Getting away from the office to do some real sailing again. |
| What sound system do you have on board? What’s likely to be playing? | Fusion…. usually country to annoy Matt. |
| It’s the night before the big race – how do you get your head in the game? | Sleep, read the SIs again, go out for dinner with crew and supporters. |
