A word with Juan Carlos Arroyo 08.08.2006

Juan Carlos Arroyo is coming all the way from Argentina to compete at the 2006 WC in Norway, we wanted to talk to a racer with such a strong commitment:

Name: Juan Carlos Arroyo

Country: Argentina

City: Buenos Aires

When did you get started with model speed boats:

It was a summer a long time ago, actually in 1982.

What made you start with this hobby:

I always loved boats when growing up, maybe my big interest in boats is due to my father being an airplane pilot, the spirit of contradiction you know (Freud dixit).

What does your wife say about your hobby:

My wife had to accept that the boats came with me when we married! You could say it is an "illness" she has to live with and possibly not the only one :-)

Your best race:

Early this morning, in my dreams when sleeping!

Your worst race:

Today at the lake, maybe I was sleeping there too!!

What would you be doing if not model speed boats:

Collecting tin toy boats as this is my other hobby.