Sport is a big part of Christiaan’s life as he sees it as an an important tool to build mental tenacity.

Christiaan’s favourite sport is Hang Gliding; dune dogging, coastal soaring, inland cross country and motorised hang gliders. You can read about some of Christiaan’s more interesting Hang Glider exploits in his book ‘FIGHTERPILOT – Misadventures beyond the sound barrier with an Australian TOPGUN’.

Christiaan’s favourite sport

Big Mountain’s have a strong appeal to Christiaan – whether it is soaring them or climbing them on a bike.

Christiaan cycling through French Alps

Being Australian it goes without saying that Christiaan also loves his surfing.

Christiaan loves his surfing

Christiaan has been competing in triathlons internationally for 17 years across all disciplines from Sprint (750m Swim / 20km Bike / 5km Run) up to Ironman (3.8km Swim / 180km Bike / 42km Run)

Christiaan at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

Sailing is Christiaan’s second favourite sport where he enjoys racing all sized boats and instructing children. Christiaan is a Royal Yacht Association Instructor.

Christiaan racing in the Laser

Whilst most of Christian’s sports are solo sports he prefers to do them along side his friends and family. Mountain climbing is one sport where Christiaan usually takes at least one friend – on this occasion it was his family (including his 6 year old daughter) up Mt Kenya in Africa.

Christiaan and his family up Mt Kenya