| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jon-Paul Tobin |
| Born | 22 March 1977 (age 46) Whakatane, New Zealand |
| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Sailing career | |
| Class(es) | Mistral, RS:X, Raceboard |
Jon-Paul Tobin (born 22 March 1977) is a New Zealand competitive windsurfer. He was born in Whakatane. He placed 7th in windsurfing at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. [1]
Tobin has twice previously been ranked No.1 in the world. [2]
| Year | Position | Boat type | Event |
| 2013 |  | RS:X – Men's Windsurfer |  Sail Auckland International Regatta |
| 2012 | 7 | RS:X – Men's Windsurfer |  2012 Olympic Games |
| 2012 |  | RS:X – Men's Windsurfer |  2012 RS:X World Championships |
| 2012 | 5 | RS:X – Men's Windsurfer |  2011 RS:X World Championships |
| 2011 | | RS:X – Men's Windsurfer | New Zealand RS:X National Championship |
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