Team PH Planthire
(Jacques Matthee and Carlo Watkins)
| Country: Team sponsor: Sponsor website: Current class: Boat number: |
South Africa P H Plant Hire Standard Class |
| Boat make: Motor make: Team based in: |
Ceasar Tohatsu Gordonsbaai |
| Pilot: Name and surname: Age: Right hand / Left hand driver: Height: Weight: Seasons competing: Current National rating in class: |
Jacques Matthee 19 Left Hand Driver 1.82 86 4 6 |
| Co-pilot: Name and surname: Age: Height: Weight: Seasons competing: Current National rating in class: |
Carlo Watkins 23 1.78 74 2 6 |
| Crew: Mechanic name: Seasons competing: |
Ryan van Huyssteen 11 |
| Achievements: | 2006 - Overall Club Champion 2006 - Won Novice Class in Trans Agulhas 2007 - Second overall in Nationals 2007 - Second in Trans Agulhas |
| 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. My father manufactures rubberducks and ever since I can remember I wanted to race in rubberducks. 2. Four years 3. This is the first year 4. Student in my second year 5. Played rugby and cricket in school 6. Race the race on the water and leave the politics for the 7. Give it your best - after all it is for your country. Co-pilot 1. My boss asked me to help in out two years ago and I fell in love with the sport. 2. Two years 4. Work at an aluminium company 5. Did off-road bike racing |
