Born and raised in Zadar, Šime was used to spending time on a boat before he could even walk. He began sailing when he was six and won his first medal at the age of twelve. This serial winner conquered the sailing world with Igor Marenić in the 470 class, and after golden samba in Rio, he began a new campaign in the 49er class with his brother Miho. In addition to competing in Olympic classes, he has also sailed in the TP52 and Wally class. His winning instinct and huge sailing knowledge make him an ideal captain.