Australian Sailing Team announces new Sonar Team coach

11:53 PM Mon 7 Feb 2011 GMT

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The Australian Sailing Team would like to announce a change to its Paralympic Sonar program, with Grant Alderson set to coach the crew as they aim for qualification for the 2012 London Paralympic Games. Alderson, from Perth, brings to the Australian Sailing Team Paralympic program a wealth of sailing experience in a range of classes and in 2009 won the Flying Fifteen World Championship. 'I?m really excited to join the program and work closely with the guys over the coming months,' said Alderson. 'They have great ability and I?m looking forward to revving them up and getting the crew qualified ...

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by Craig Heydon