Aspiring Olympian Mat Belcher volunteers for his home club

12:44 AM Wed 1 Dec 2010 GMT
Mat Belcher's goal is to represent his country at the 2012 London Olympic Games in the 470 Class with fellow team mate and crew Malcolm Page. The commitment and hectic schedule required to reach the elite level of competition requires 110% dedication, forfeiting family events, the Sunday afternoon BBQ with friends, spending time with significant others and a social life in general. But for these athletes, that's just part of the sacrifice to make it to the top. A member of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) since 1994, Mat spent many of his early days racing and training on ...

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