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New Zealand's success in international yachting had its roots in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956 when Peter Mander and Jack Cropp won the 12-metre Sharpie class. It was the first time New Zealand had entered an Olympic yachting regatta. Click on the link to see pictures of the pair (with Mander at the tiller) arriving back after the final race on December 5 1956; a closeup of the two on their boat, Jest; the victory ceremony and Jack Cropp at home five years ago. https://www.facebook.com/nzsportshalloffame/
