Mark Mulcare is totally blind. He's also a three-time world champion helmsman.
Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders mounted a stirring comeback on the final day of the Nacra world championships in France but just fell short of picking up a medal.
Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders had a disappointing day at the Nacra 17 world championships in France overnight (NZ time) but a new Kiwi crew emerged as medal contenders.
In a day of snakes and ladders, Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders briefly led the Nacra 17 world championships in France overnight (NZ time) before suffering a capsize and ending the day in sixth overall.
Yachting is rarely a major component of schools sports so talented youngsters jump at the chance to represent their schools in sailing at the AIMS Games, which start in Tauranga on Sunday.
The real racing will begin tonight (NZ time) at the Nacra 17 world championships in France with the start of gold fleet racing and Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders are well placed to push for a podium finish.
Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders endured a "frustrating" day at the Nacra 17 world championships in France overnight (NZ time) which included broken gear but they did well to limit the damage and are only one point off third.
The Opua Cruising Club are hosting a safety seminar when individuals can discover if their boat meets the changes to the 2017 safety regulations.
Yachting New Zealand have recently refreshed their strategy and next week will start sharing that with clubs around the country.
