Team Gilbert

(Dylan Cloete and Lyndon Collins)

Country: Team sponsor: Sponsor website: Current class: Boat number:	SOUTH AFRICA GILBERT MARKETING, AQUARIUS & ALEX MOTORS P750 5
Boat make: Motor make: Team based in:	AQUARIUS TOHATSU EAST LONDON, EASTERN CAPE
Pilot: Name and surname: Age: Right hand / Left hand driver: Height: Weight: Seasons competing: Current National rating in class:	DYLAN CLOETE 27 LEFT HAND 1,86 80 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009 5
Co-pilot: Name and surname: Age: Height: Weight: Seasons competing: Current National rating in class:	LYNDON COLLINS 35 1.75 77kg 11 5
Crew: Mechanic name: Seasons competing:
Achievements:	Pilot Most improved pilot-BIBC 2005 1st place overall 2008 Inter-provincials 2nd place overall 2008 National Surf series 3rd place overall 2008 National Longhaul Series National Colour in 2009 Co-pilot Won Surf Series titles in 2000/2001/2002 in Standard class Won the National Standard class series in 2002 season Won the Longhaul Standard class series in 2002 Selected for National Colours in 2002 & 2006 Riden in the World Cup in 2005 & World Champs in 2006
Additional info 1. How did you got involved in the sport? 2. How long have you've been competing in the sport? 3. How long have you been competing as a team? 4. What do you do for a living? 5. Any other special talents other than inflatables? 6. Your message to interested parties in the sport, especially new pilots and co-pilots. 7. Message to other competitors in the 2009 Worlds	Pilot 1. Used to watch family & friends at the age of 10 and ever since have wanted to ride. 2. 6 years 3. 2 months 4. Sales Person 5. Provincial Cricket 6. No better feeling than your adrenalin pumping and being up against the elements & felllow competitors 7. Make sure safety is your top priority at all times & have fun Co-pilot 1. I was asked to fill in for a friend on day in a club race in 1997 and was drawn to it ever since. 2. Started riding the National circuit in 1998 and have done 9 National seasons and competed in 1 World Championship and 1 World Cup event. 3. 2 Months 4. I am a Graphic Designer by trade but now manage a Design and Marketing Agency in East London 5. Body boarding & Rowing. 6. Over the years of competing in this sport the one thing that will stay with you after all the wins, losses and protests are the friends you will make in this sport…..and the stories that will be told. 7. Welcome all teams and may we all enjoy the amazing racing that lies ahead. Race hard and be safe.

Gilbert in action!