Tips & Tricks
By: Clara Gravely
Monday, March 21, 7pm (ET) – in English
 
Clara Gravely is a 22-year-old athlete on the Canadian Sailing Development Squad who learned to sail at age 12. While getting initiated to many other sports as a teenager, including soccer, which she went on to play at a high level, she decided to fully focus on sailing with her sights set on the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games. In spite of the high intensity of training, a full-time international circuit sailing schedule and travelling, she was able to balance school, her personal life and the demands of her sport. Clara earned her honours bachelor of science degree over four years at Queen's University, while also continuing to pursue her hobbies on the side, such as reading and drawing, including comic strips. During her presentation, Clara will share some tips inspired by what she has learned throughout her sailing career so far, after overcoming many challenges.