«I was surprised to see so many people»

Next to the Dune, well surrounded by three Polish girls, we make a stop and start talking with Sam Oliver Sill. He is 21 years old and has competed in RS:X.

How many stops to get to Santander?

I came directly to Santander, by plane.

About Santander...

I had heard some people talking about the city, but I didnt know much.

Something you packed and you are not going to use?

Medicines, a raincoat...

A souvenir you will take after the Championships?

Something from the competition.

Something you tasted that you had never tried before.

Tapas.

Do you bring food from your country?

Yes. My sister has celiac disease and we always travel with some food, as pasta.

Three words you learnt in Spanish.

Chico, chica and tranquilo.

Santanderinos are...

Cool people! Good-looking and healthy.

What do you think is the most surprising thing of the city for good?

The atmosphere. I was surprised to see so many people.

And for bad?

Sometimes its cold.

Something you didnt understand or seem strange...

The southern wind.

Which picture of Santander did you upload to your Facebooks profile?

Many pictures of the beaches.

A reason to come back to Santander.

I like everything here! The food, the environment, the mountains, the beach, the people...

The best thing of this Sailing World Championships.

Local people and the opening ceremony.

Something it should be improved.

Everything is good.

Do you know Severiano Ballesteros? Did you know he was from here?

No.

Have you ever heard about Altamiras Caves?

Either.

Tell us something to convince the local people to visit your country.

I come from Cornwall. Its a beautiful place, with an interesting history. Also a good place for surfing.