Everything You Always Wanted To Know
Joshua Smith
Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom
This is the definitive guide about Australian sailor Tom Slingsby for 2023.
I’ve become OBSESSED with the new SailGP series in recent months.
So I’ve been doing a ton of research about many of the popular competitors.
If you wanted to know:
➜ What Tom Slingsby’s net worth actually is
➜ How much they pay him to compete
➜ His past competitive sailing experience
➜ How you can start crossing oceans
Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➜ Own a catamaran debt-free
➜ Go for weeks without WIFI
➜ Create semi-passive income
➜ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later… 🙂
Tom Slingsby FAQs (April 2023)
Team
Australia for the SailGP
USA for the America’s Cup
Crew Member
Tom Slingsby from Gosford, NSW
The Boat
Catamaran
Location
When he isn’t sailing, Tom resides in Australia.
Affording It
He turned his passion for sailing into a lucrative career.
Net Worth
You’d be surprised by his wealth!
As of 2023, Tom Slingsby has a net worth of $1,700,000 Australian dollars.
This is based on the value of his home, car and boats.
Making Loot
Tom makes his money through:
➜ Contracts/sponsorships to compete
➜ Media deals
He doesn’t have a job outside of sailing.
I estimate that Tom Slingsby earns around $22,000 per month.
Big Moments
So far, Tom has experienced:
➜ Winning Gold at the London 2012 games
➜ Won the Australian Sailing Male Sailor of the Year Award in 2008, 2011, 2012, 2020 and 2022
➜ Won the World Sailor of the Year Award in 2021
➜ Has received the Order of Australia
He’s clearly earned his place in the world of competitive sailing.
Future Plans
Tom aspires to continue sailing competitively but may retire at the end of this decade.
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from his journey?
➜ Stay focused and work hard
➜ Sailing takes a ton of energy
➜ Teamwork makes your dream work
And it’s OK to become wealthy along the way.
Conclusion
Tom is a legend here in Australia who I look forward to crossing paths with one day!
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by Tom Slingsby and his success…
I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.
With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:
➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills
➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans
➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)
➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures
Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻💻
(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)