Kate Macgregor

Kate Macgregor

Kate is the youngest of the Match Race Girls trio, with a bubbly character and a cheeky smile that’ll get her anywhere!

Sister to Lucy, Kate has taken a similar path progressing through the ranks of the RYA youth programmes. She has achieved notable success both as a helm and a crew in dinghy and keelboat classes, including multiple National and World Championship titles.

After completing her first year at Southampton Solent University, Kate joined the Match Race Girls in the summer of 2010, slotting into and developing the bow role to great effect.

Profile

Name
Kate Macgregor

Nickname
Mini Mac

Born
Poole, 1991

Star Sign
Capricorn

Siblings
Two older sisters, Nicky and team-mate Lucy

Home Club
Poole YC

First boat sailed and where?
Oppy in Poole

Who got you into sailing?
Parents

Favourite boat?
12 metre class – look like proper boats

Your worst moment in sailing?
Being dragged behind a boat because the jib sheet was wrapped around my ankle (also a funny moment for the people watching)

My best moment in sailing?
Winning the Match racing worlds!

Best sailing venue in the UK?
Poole Bay

Best sailing venue in the World?
Sydney Harbour

If you weren’t a professional sailor what else would you be?
Student

How do you progress from a club sailor to an Olympic class sailor?
Taking every possible opportunity

What are your greatest passions outside of sailing?
Seeing friends, my dog

Has injury ever prevented you from sailing?
Nope

Do you follow any other sports?
Like watching athletics

What other sports do you play?
Hockey

What would you love to do but never have the time or money for it?
Have a huge boat to visit hot countries

Worst habit?
Buying things I don’t need!

What word or phrase most depicts your personality?
Quite smiley

What’s your greatest fear or phobia?
Heights

If you had a theme song – what would it be?
Viva La Vida

Favourite reality show? And would you go on it?
Strictly come dancing, if they asked me yes!

Name 3 things that are always in your shopping trolley?
Milk, chocolate and cereal

What was the last book you read?
The Beach House

Dream holiday?
Somewhere hot and relaxing!