I've kind of banned myself from motorcycles. I've had broken ribs, broken shoulder, wrists, leg, broken collarbone - and it was all from motocross or rugby. All of my injuries have come from outside of sailing. James Spithill banbreakcollarbone share on social
I just love sport; I love competing. I'm obsessed by it, to be honest. I can accept losing, sure, no question, but it just drives me crazy. Just ask my wife. James Spithill acceptcompetecrazy Change image and share on social
Going to the gym on my own I struggle with, but when I'm in there with a teammate or a group of guys, it's the ultimate environment. James Spithill environmentgroupguy Change image and share on social
Grant Dalton, constantly, whenever he gets asked something in the media about Oracle, he makes the statement that we have got unlimited resources, and we can do anything we like. It is just complete crap. James Spithill askcompleteconstantly share on social
In typical sailing races a long time ago, you'd come in and go out, and the first thing you'd do is probably have a cold beer. The first thing we do now is have a protein shake and our recovery drink. James Spithill agobeercold Change image and share on social
I grew up in Pittwater, north of Sydney; Elvina Bay, Scotland Island area. I had to go to school by boat. To get to the mainland, we had to go by boat, so it was just a way of life. James Spithill areabayboat Change image and share on social
You can no longer just be a good sailor. You have to be an incredible athlete as well. Having said that, you can be a great athlete, the strongest guy in the world, but if you can't anticipate and make decisions under stress and exhaustion and think ahead, then you won't be able to cut it, either. James Spithill aheadanticipateathlete share on social
I love getting out of bed for competition. James Spithill bedcompetitionlove Change image and share on social
I love America, and I love to say that my family is American. James Spithill americaamericanfamily Change image and share on social