Colin Kean; KEAN EDGE Racing
Colin has a true passion for sailing and is highly experienced in many different classes of sailing boats from High Performance Catamarans, Yachts, Trailer Sailors, 12ft Skiffs, and Dinghies. Throughout his career Colin has competed in many events both within Australia as well as overseas including all the higher profile offshore events and race weeks on the Australian eastern seaboard. He is also the driving force behind his highly successful KEAN EDGE Racing Team where he currently sails Formula 18, and Extreme 40 Catamarans.
Where do you live?
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
How long have you been sailing for?
Approximately 38 years, worked in the boating indusrty for over 35 years
What are your favourite Gill products?
Formula 18 / Nacra 17 - (Depending on Conditions) either Zenlife Skiff Suit and Top or Dynamic Long Johns with Pro Rash Vest & Pro Top, Championship Gloves & Aquatech Boots
Extreme 40 - Coastal Shorts w/ Deck Trousers layered underneath, Pro Rash Vest, Pro Top, Championship Gloves & Race Trainer Shoes
Achievements
Nacra 17C - Australian Open Champion / QLD State Champion
Formula 18 - Multihull 1st Place finishes at Sail Brisbane / Hervey Bay / Humpybong / Wivenhoe / Lake Samsonvale / Lake Cootharaba
- Previous Club Championships at Royal Queensland & Humpybong Yacht Clubs
Extreme 40 - 1st Australian Multihull Champions / Hamilton Island Race Week 1st OMR / Airlie Beach Race Week 2nd OMR / Surf to City 1st Overall, 1st OMR / St Helena Cup 1st Overall, 1st OMR / Moreton Bay Multihull Regatta 1st Overall, 1st OMR / Phuket Race Week 1st Overall, 1st OMR / Bay Regatta, Thailand 1st Overall, 1st OMR / Phuket Multihull Regatta 1st Overall, 1st OMR.
