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Two local sailors, Jaimee Gray of Tindalls Bay (aged 11) and William Stewart of Orewa, 13, will start the 2018/19 sailing season in October with a huge boost after receiving a Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation Scholarship.
This is the second year that the foundation, based at Manly Sailing Club, has awarded the scholarships. They are valued at $1400 each, and come with $400 of sailing gear from NZ Sailing.
The scholarships cover a year of training, holiday camps and boat charter fees with the foundation.
Both sailors were chosen not only for their sailing ability, but also their positive attitude and 100 percent effort on the water and in the classroom.
The scholarships were handed out on July 1. Another local sailor, Matthew Rist, aged 13, was given a year’s membership to Club Physical in recognition of his high level of performance.
