Dr Mark Orams

Sports History NZ - A podcast by RNZ

"New Zealand's sailing professor" Mark Orams has had a long career in sailing. He won 12 New Zealand titles over a range of different yachting classes. He was named New Zealand Yachtsman of the Year as a member of Steinlager 2 which won the 1989-90 Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race. He was a member of Team New Zealand's America's Cup defences in 2000 and 2003 and went on to work as a national youth selection and Olympic sailing coach. Mark joins Mark Leishman for a trip through some of his greatest achievements.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details