Howie competed at the last worlds in Cork 40 years ago, in the interim he has set ocean crossing records, won the 505 Worlds, won the International 14 skiff Worlds and won the 18 skiffs Worlds twice. At the Pre-Worlds he finished 4th, Sailing with Jeff Nelson, also a World Champion they are a threat of potential victory. In the interview Howie discusses how he is bringing through young sailors like Morgan Pickney, 6th at the pre-worlds