Rob has been a key part of three Americas cup sailing teams, since 2002, culminating in the nail biting performance that Emirates Team New Zealand produced in the final of the 2013 Americas Cup.

 

Rob attributes his motivation and work ethic, as much to his country upbringing in Piopio where his playground included the steep hills of the family sheep and cattle farm, his selection for the local Roller Mills Rugby team and later a homemade gym in his father’s woolshed.

 

He is an excellent role model who has clearly demonstrated the benefits of applying his management and planning skills and what can be achieved through preparation, and training