russell coutts

Sir Russell Coutts won his first regatta in Dunedin at age nine and at 22 won an Olympic gold medal in the Finn class. In addition to an impressive series of international victories, including the Nippon Cup, the Bermuda Cup, and the World Match Racing championships, Russell has won and defended the America’s Cup.  Russell is a passionate and  inspirational coach and patron with an unparalleled depth of experience and knowledge. 

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SAFFRON NIXON

Saffron learnt to sail at nine years of age and began coaching at 14, all at Murray’s Bay Sailing Club. As her passion grew, she progressed through a range of boats eventually landing in a 29er. During her time in the 29er she travelled to a couple of World Championships in the Netherlands and California. Saffron’s journey in sailing has now led her to kite-surfing and she is currently learning to foil. She is also working towards gaining a Bachelor in Sport and Recreation, double majoring in Sport and Exercise Science and Sport Management,  which she will complete in July 2022.

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JOSH BULL

Josh began sailing at eight years of age and started to compete at nine, which started at Manly Sailing Club. From then on he has raced competitively for New Zealand throughout several countries. Now he’s taken up multiple foiling disciplines and recently he has jumped onto the IQ Foil aiming towards 2024 Paris Olympics. Josh has been coaching since he graduated high school (2017), and now he’s studying Architecture and Future Environments at AUT.