Maksim Oberenko, International Sailor sailing in Algeciras Bay

Maksym Oberemko

Date of birth? 25/01/1978

Place of birth? Ukraine, Nikolaev

How old were you when you start sailing?: 5 years old .opti class

Where did you start sailing?  In a small lake 

Why did you start sailing? My dad was a coach at sailing school. It was natural for me

Do you have sailors in your family? Also we sailed on a small boat a lot with my family in the lake close to home

When did you start as profesisonal sailor?  In 1995 I changed the kid’s class Aloha for Olympic windsurfing IMCO

Have you been in Olimpic games? When? Class? Atlanta 96` IMCO, Sidney  2000 IMCO, Athens 2004  IMCO, Qingda 2008 R:SX, London 2012 RS:X, Rio 2016 RS:X

When was your first time for sailing in Spain and where ?? RaceBoard European Championship 1994 La Manga

Why did you choose Algeciras for sailing and coaching international Sailing teams?? 
This is a great place to train in completely different wind conditions in a short period of time, you can also choose the wind strength that suits you by stepping from the bay to the canal in the direction of the tariffs.

Any wave conditions in combination with the most complicated underwater currents makes your sailing very useful and practical for preparing conditions that you can find in the world’s racing areas. The warmest place in Europe for winter training. A cozy and welcoming club only enhances the love for this place.

Will you come back to Algeciras for sailing and coaching?  Always when I have this opportunity I will plan my training and coaching in RCNA.