PETER BURLING
America’s Cup champion (x3), World Champion, Olympic Gold & Silver medal (49er), SailGP, World Sailor of the Year
“Kim has helped me physically prepare for sailing success in the Olympics and the America’s Cup. Kim combines years of experience as a fitness coach with a good understanding of sailing demands, so I would highly recommend him if you’re looking to improve your physical preparation for sailing. ”
ANDY MALONEY
America's Cup champion (x3), Olympic sailing coach, Olympic campaigner (Laser & Finn), Sail GP
"Kim has been instrumental in helping me achieve the range of sailing fitness goals I’ve had throughout my career. Whether it’s putting on specific muscle, leaning up to reach a weight target, or switching on my body & mind, he’s always been able motivate me with a plan that achieves my goals."
JO ALEH
Olympic Gold & Silver medal, World Champion (470), Women’s America’s Cup, World Sailor of the Year
“I was lucky enough to work with Kim during my build up to the 2016 Olympic Games and for a few years after, he’s still the best sailing fitness coach I have ever worked with. He keeps it simple and relevant, and his experience and programs actually make a difference to on water performance.”
SAM MEECH
Olympic Bronze medal (Laser), America’s Cup champion, Youth World Champion
“Kim was a key part of my two Olympic campaigns in the Laser class, and I was fortunate to continue working with him as I transitioned into a cycling role aboard the AC75 at Emirates Team New Zealand. Kim has helped me achieve all my weight and fitness goals in sailing, and in the last two years, I have increased my cycling FTP by over 70 watts.”
LIV MACKAY
Women’s America’s Cup, Sail GP strategist
“Throughout my professional sailing career, I've had the privilege of working with Kim, and I couldn't speak more highly of him as a sailing fitness coach. His expertise, experience, and support will help you excel in any goals you are pursuing.”
DOUGAL ALLAN
America's Cup champion, Coast-to-Coast champion (multisport)
"I was coached by Kim as a cyclor with Emirates Team NZ in 2023 and 2024. In less than two years I added the required 10kg of lean body mass and even after 15 years of competitive cycling Kim helped me add more than 10% to my threshold power and more than 20% to my peak power on the bike. His attention to detail and friendly but motivating involvement was world class for me and something I am sure anyone would benefit from in their own fitness journey."
LOUIS CROSBY
America’s Cup champion, professional cyclist
“Kim has a wealth of knowledge to help bridge the divide between strength and fitness. I would recommend him to any athlete looking to take a meaningful and lasting step up.”
ERICA DAWSON
Olympic Bronze medal (Nacra 17), Women’s America’s Cup
“Kim has been helping me out in the S&C space for years now, and has a great understanding of what sailors need to meet the demands of the boat, so they can actually focus on the sailing part!”
MARIUS VAN DER POL
America’s Cup champion (x2), SAS soldier
“Kim has been an incredible strength and conditioning coach for my time as a cyclor for Emirates Team New Zealand, tailoring each training session to fit seamlessly around our work/sailing schedule and at times, family commitments. His ability to adapt and create a top-tier, flexible program has been crucial to my performance both on and off the water.”
MOLLY MEECH
Olympic Silver medal, World Champion (49er FX), Women’s America’s Cup
“I would highly recommend Kim as a trainer, no matter your level - he is great to work with and really tailors programs around your personal needs for both on and off the water”
LEO TAKAHASHI
Olympian (49er), Youth America’s Cup, Sail GP
“Kim has a really good understanding of the strength and conditioning that sailors in different classes require and need to be successful. Kim has worked closely with me to find my strengths and weaknesses and has helped me develop my fitness better for the boats I sail.”
ALEX MALONEY
Olympic silver medal, World champion (49er FX)
“Kim was an amazing strength & conditioning coach we got to work with in our preparations for the Rio & Tokyo Olympics. He really made the effort to understand what we needed as athletes & importantly in our class specific roles”.
JOSH ARMIT
Olympian (Windfoil), Youth America’s Cup, Youth World Champion (Laser)
“Kim is very professional and is great at working around your needs. I have worked with Kim for a while now and really value his insight into my training which he has adapted through multiple sailing classes for me (Laser, iQFOIL and America's Cup). His vast depth of knowledge has helped elevate my strength and fitness to a new level while remaining injury free.”