Ep: 41 Grant Simmer OAM – Navigator on Australia 11 in the 1983 America’s Cup

The first guest of 2023 is America’s Cup Legend Grant Simmer OAM.

Steve caught up with Grant at the New South Wales Etchells Championships at Gosford, on his radio show, Saturday’s on The Coast on SEN.

Grant triumphed with Skipper Peter Merrington and Ian McKillop following a seven-race regatta.

He shares his memories of the historic win by Australia 11, breaking the longest winning streak in sporting history.

Grant has been involved in a staggering 11 America’s Cup campaigns, and also claimed victory with the Swiss team Alinghi in 2003.