Chris Sayer (NZL)|
| | Nomination |
No one who reads Seahorse can be unaware of the mighty struggle Chris Sayer had to get to the start of the Mini Transat - in which he finished third on his first attempt in 1999. Having been ruled out by the organizers - who are now blaming the French government (sic) - Sayer sailed the course anyway, and at the time of writing was leading the fleet. He is nominated, however, for the extraordinarily gracious way he has taken his shabby treatment; a role model if not this year's 'champion'
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| Why they won |
| Massive 'postbag', massive support for both candidates but the Kiwi gets it. 'Chris has helped to restore the tarnished reputation that NZ yachting gained during the last America's Cup; he truly represents the Kiwi approach that got Hillary up Everest' - Richard Downs-Honey. 'Chris had a raw deal but responded with dignity' - Richard Gladwell. 'An Aussie voting for a Kiwi, gotta be done!' – Bryn Ryan (and there were plenty of other Aussies!) And for Rohan Veal: 'If Rohan had left the foils at home he would likely be world champion today; instead he has taken the class forward' - Glenn Wilson |
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