Excellence in sailing recognised at 2010 Australian Yachting Awards

11:58 PM Fri 15 Oct 2010 GMT

'Glenn Ashby receiving the 2010 President's Award' Andrea Francolini &copy Click Here to view large photo

The winners of the 2010 Australian Yachting Awards have been announced in Sydney with a gala event for 250 guests at the Deckhouse in Woolwich. James Spithill was named Male Sailor of the Year after becoming the first Australian since John Bertrand in 1983 to helm an America's Cup winning boat. Spithill is a worthy recipient of the award after taking charge of the giant 90-foot multihull, USA-17, in the Deed-Of-Gift match against Alinghi in Valencia in February. Tonight was the second time that Spithill has been named Male Sailor of the Year following his victory in 2006. Australian Women's ...

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by Craig Heydon