*Two-time Australia female sailor of the year Nina Curtis blasted onto the SailGP circuit in Season 2 thanks to the Women’s Pathway Program and has quickly made her mark. She made history as the first female athlete to win a SailGP event in Cadiz before helping the Aussies on the way to victory in the Season 2 Grand Final in San Francisco. Nina talks talk career highlights, first sailing memories and sporting icons.
Q: What is your first sailing memory?
A: Sailing with my mum and dad trapezing on a Hobie 16.
Q: What is your career highlight so far?
A: Winning a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games was pretty special.
![Season 3 // Australia SailGP Team // Nina Curtis celebrates win](http://images.ctfassets.net/2lppn7hwgzta/6w52oxfC3m6AbR39mR3YQO/87d55eb474f9609fb4d9df919c8204bb/Season_3___Australia_SailGP_Team____Nina_Curtis_celebrates_win.jpg)
Q: Who is your sailing icon and why?
A: Abby Ehler, I was lucky enough to sail with her in the Volvo Ocean Race and she an absolute rock solid member of any team. I always looked up to her as a younger sailor in keelboat racing.
Q: Tell us about your scariest sailing moment?
A: The southern ocean leg as my first leg in the Volvo Ocean Race was up there! I was really nervous.
![Season 2 // United States Sail Grand Prix San Francisco // Tom Slingsby and Nina Curtis winning press conference](http://images.ctfassets.net/2lppn7hwgzta/1VMd2ZGDczhuJ6poAOp5Y/179937dcc5f3fd71045d140c37e3ecb7/Season_2____United_States_Sail_Grand_Prix_San_Francisco____Tom_Slingsby_and_Nina_Curtis_winning_press_conference.jpg)
Q: What is your favorite SailGP race location and why?
A: I would have to say Sydney, great wind, great backdrop and great locals cheering you on!
![Season 3 // Australia SailGP Team // Nina Curtis interviewed](http://images.ctfassets.net/2lppn7hwgzta/5JuvN9drruua7PDydyDdgP/e16b009af477aa3459fd246176b4078c/Season_3___Australia_SailGP_Team____Nina_Curtis_interviewed.jpg)
Q: What is your top ambition for Season 3?
A: Three wins in a row season wins for the Aussie team!
Q: Best SailGP moment so far?
A: Winning Season 2 with the Aussie team in San Fransisco. Being the first female to ever win a SailGP event in Cadiz was very special too!
![Season 3 // Australia SailGP Team // Nina Curtis crew shot](http://images.ctfassets.net/2lppn7hwgzta/31EpSjSC5NJMVFDSYXVmUJ/a530d447e9dc1777c224fb7edbc66443/Season_3___Australia_SailGP_Team____Nina_Curtis_crew_shot.jpg)
Q: What would you be doing if you weren’t a professional sailor?
A: Probably what I do in my other life: I run a fitness and health studio at home and also have a magnesium supplement business.
Q: What is your favorite thing about SailGP?
A: The speed! The foiling! The camaraderie of the teams! Being able to race at those speeds whilst being on the edge of control!