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Sailing legend Sir Russell Coutts keeping a close eye on young NZ sailing stars of the future

By Abby Wilson, 1News Sport Editor
October 13, 2017

Some young sailing talent was on display today just north of Auckland at the trials for the Youth World champs in China. (Source: Other)

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