Robbie Naismith

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Robbie Naismith (born 4 May 1964) is a New Zealand sailor who has competed in multiple Whitbread Round the World Races and America's Cups.

From Whangārei, Naismith sailed in the 1989 Admiral's Cup before sailing the 1989–90 Whitbread Round the World Race on NCB Ireland .

He then joined New Zealand Challenge, sailing as a trimmer on NZL 20 in the 1992 America's Cup. He again competed in the 1993–94 Whitbread Round the World Race, this time winning the Whitbread 60 title with Yamaha.

He then joined Team New Zealand and was on NZL 32 when it won the 1995 America's Cup.

He sailed on Innovation Kvaerner in the 1997–98 Whitbread Round the World Race before re-joining Team New Zealand for their successful 2000 America's Cup defence. [1]

Naismith joined Oracle Racing for the 2003 and 2007 Louis Vuitton Cups, where he led their sail programme. [2] He sailed on Puma Racing's Il Mostro during the 2008–09 Volvo Ocean Race. [3] [4] He also sailed with Team Origin, [5] and then Artemis Racing during the 2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai regatta. [6]

He has also sailed on Wild Oats XI , including during the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races. [7] [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Yachting: Cup trimmer's often on a high" . Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "Davies returns for Team NZ's next bid". Stuff. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  3. ↑ "NZer called in as 'fresh blood' for Volvo yacht race". 11 July 2008. Retrieved 2 August 2017– via www.newshub.co.nz.
  4. ↑ Benammar, Emily. "Volvo Ocean Race: Crew lists Leg Two: Cape Town – Conchin" . Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  5. ↑ "Team Origin – Sailing Team – The Marine Directory on Sailing Networks". www.sailingnetworks.com. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  6. ↑ "Louis Vuitton Trophy - Teams Prepare to Race in Dubai: Press Release - from CupInfo.com". www.cupinfo.com. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  7. ↑ "Naismith warms up with swift 5000 miles – Sport – smh.com.au". www.smh.com.au. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  8. ↑ "Wild Oats XI – Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2017". www.rolexsydneyhobart.com. Retrieved 2 August 2017.


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