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Peter Lester: sailor, coach, commentator – a true voice of New Zealand sailing
Sailing has lost one of its finest. Peter Lester – world-class sailor, Olympic coach, and one of the most respected voices in the sport – died on Frid...
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Eileen “Red” Bond: America’s Cup matriarch and spirited social icon farewelled in Fremantle
Eileen “Red” Bond, supporter behind Australia II’s America’s Cup success and ex-wife of Alan Bond, dies aged 87—celebrated for her vibrant “work hard,...
Farewell to a legend: Bill Goodwin’s incredible legacy in surf lifesaving
Bill Goodwin, until recently New Zealand’s oldest active surf lifeguard, has passed away at the age of 96. His dedication to surf lifesaving spanned n...
Dick Marquand 1948-2025
The fishing community has just lost a giant of a legend in Dick Marquand. He was at various times a professional sportfishing guide, fishing writer, f...
Terrance (Terry) Cookson 1932 – 2024
Born in 1932 in Merseyside, England, Terrance (Terry) Cookson completed a shipwright apprenticeship in nearby Liverpool. After finishing his apprentic...
Chris Robertson 1927-2024
Many in the marine industry were saddened to hear of boatbuilder Chris Robertson’s passing on December 9, 2024. A long-time, highly respected boatbuil...
Honouring a Sailor’s Legacy: Remembering Mark Gibbs
The sailing community is mourning the loss of Mark Gibbs, a past Commodore and inspirational sailor who passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at ...
Obituary: Daniel Gabriel Cottrell
The boating world has lost another legend, an incredibly well-respected boatbuilder. Dan was the foreman and co-owner of John Lidgard Yachts & Co....
Ron Given: 1937-2023
Given’s enthusiasm for twin hulls was infectious, and his more than 70 voyages between New Zealand and Noumea gave him an unparalleled real-world expe...
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