I grew up near Lake Balaton in Hungary in a family of sailors, so it felt only natural for me to get involved in the sport. My uncle, who was a sailing coach at a local club, started giving me lessons at a very young age. I began racing when I was 13.
In the early years of my sailing career, I mostly sailed double-handed boats like the Cadet, 420, 470, and 49er. I spent a large part of my career in the 470 class. After nearly ten years in the 470, I made the transition from dinghies to keelboats.
In 2008, I joined a keelboat team that focused on the Blue Ribbon Regatta, the largest and most prestigious sailing event in Hungary. The Blue Ribbon is a traditional long-distance lake regatta. I spent ten years as part of the team, during which we won the regatta five times. Throughout that time, I learned a great deal about boat campaigning, maintenance, servicing, and sail development. Today, I am the boat captain of Racing Django, a Decision 35 Catamaran. I keep the team together and make sure the boat runs smoothly. In 2019, Racing Django won the Blue Ribbon, and I earned my sixth victory in this prestigious regatta.
In addition to my passion for keelboats, I also fell in love with foiling. I started sailing a Moth as a hobby. Moths never cease to amaze me with their constant demand for innovation. They also provide a great platform to grow as a helmsman and to develop new skills.