Norman moves for legacy
“It’s tough to motivate yourself on days when it’s extremely cold, miserable, and rainy... but continuing a good athletic lifestyle is extremely important to me”
You could say water is in Norman’s blood. He started sailing at 8 years old because of his dad, who started sailing because of his own father.
“My dad sailed for the Canadian National Team and went to the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics,” Norman says. “I hope to follow in his footsteps as a member of the Canadian Team, and hopefully the Canadian Olympic Team.”
Every Olympic-class sailor’s goal is to represent their country in the Olympics, but only one boat is able to go.
“Sailing can be a tough sport. All members of the team are competing against each other. The most important aspect of being on a sailing team is being able to look past the fact that these are your competitors and recognizing you will all benefit more from helping each other get better, rather than trying to bring the others around you down.”
Just like his father and grandfather, Norman is drawn to the freedom that comes with being on the water and being in control.
“To be a fast sailor, you must be very connected with the feelings the boat gives you, and it becomes very freeing when you are able to find this connection. The boat almost seems to release and everything becomes easy.”
This is what movement is about — not just reaching the finish line, but embracing the journey, lifting others up, and staying connected to what makes you feel alive.
