'Titan of the Sport': Kiwi Sailing Legend Peter Lester Dies

Peter Lester, decorated former sailor and broadcaster, dies aged 70

The New Zealand yachting fraternity is mourning the death of the decorated former sailor and broadcaster.

Sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester dies

After competing, Peter Lester became a sailing commentator at the 1992 America's Cup and went on to become a well-regarded voice for the sport. Photo: LinkedIn The New Zealand yachting fraternity is mourning the death of decorated former sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester. He was 70.

Peter Lester, Kiwi sailing icon and voice of America’s Cup, dies

Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton said the sailing community was shocked and saddened by the loss.

'Titan of the sport': Kiwi sailing legend Peter Lester dies

New Zealand has lost one of its greatest sailing identities. Two-time sailor of the year, former America’s Cup tactician and accomplished television analyst...

Eight Bells: Peter Lester

Peter Lester is being remembered as one of New Zealand’s finest sailors and most respected voices in the sport after dying suddenly August 8, aged 70, a day after being discharged from hospital following heart surgery. Lester’s career spanned world championship victories, multiple America’s Cup campaigns, Olympic coaching roles, and a broadcasting tenure that brought sailing to a wide audience with his trademark clarity, insight, and infectious …

Long time Olympic and America's Cup competitor/commentator dies suddenly

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