Olympic sailor James Peters returned to his home club on Hayling Island to meet residents ahead of his departure to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games.
James, who dreamed of competing in the Olympics all his life, trained at Hayling Island Sailing Club as a young boy and is still a member to this day.
He met with residents at the Club to talk about his memories of growing up on the Island, as well as his professional sailing career so far – and what he is doing to prepare for this year’s summer Olympic games ahead of his departure to Paris.
James finished sixth at the 2023 World Championships, qualifying Team GB for a Paris quota place in the 49er class, before winning gold at the 2024 European Championships in May.