'Where the Wind Blows… continued'
by New Zealand Marine Artist Jim Bolland
Illustration © Jim Bolland 2008
Hugh Poole is a Wellington sailor who, now in his eighties, looks back on nearly sixty years of very active participation in yacht racing at the highest level, both National and International. That includes representing New Zealand at the Olympic games.
His intense attitude toward competition, was that found in all successful sportsmen and he applied this to every thing he did in life – successful businessman and family man. As if he didn’t have enough to occupy his waking hours, he gave back to the sport he loves, as many years in administration as he ‘took’ in the enjoyment of competition.
He was recently, unanimously, voted to a life membership of Yachting New Zealand. Congratulations, Hugh. Well deserved and possibly very overdue!
For the complete article, including discussions on 'QUANTUM RACING’, the Quebramer GP42 Cup, the China Coast Race Week, remembering 'Aztec' and more, click here.
Visit Jim's website to see his paintings of the America's Cup as well as Commissioned works he has painted.
