The most successful sailor to ever pass through the Starling class was two-time National Fleet Champion and Match Racing Champion Peter Burling. At time of writing he had won seven world championships, two Olympic medals and an America's Cup victory

© Heather Burling Book Extract: Des Townson, A Sailing Legacy - The Starling
"From the first time I raced a Starling I couldn't get over how balanced and fast the boat went. The Starling rewards being sailed like a proper boat" - Peter Burling, multiple world champion, Olympic Gold and Silver medalist, and America's Cup winner.