The Superior Sailor Series

Since 1980 Peter John Montgomery has been enthralling fans with his unique commentary style bringing to life the America's Cup and with it a sport most of us know little about yet are captivated by its beauty.

The 36th America's Cup was PJ's 13th...

Shirley Robertson is one of the greatest female sailors in history.

A two-time Olympic gold medallist, female world sailor of the year and successful broadcaster.

A native of Scotland, Robertson is in New Zealand covering the 36th edition of the...

At just the tender age of 28, kiwi sailor Bianca Cook embarked on the journey of a lifetime. 

As a member of the Turn the Tide on Plastic team, Bianca sailed around the world competing in the Volvo Ocean Race.

With an eye on leading an all-New Zealand...

Brad Butterworth was the tactician that brought the America’s Cup to New Zealand.

After Team New Zealand defended the America’s Cup at the turn of the century, Butterworth along with compatriot Sir Russell Coutts, were lambasted by the public and...

When you hear the name Dennis Conner the first thing that comes to mind is the America's Cup.

The sometimes-brash American has a long connection with the Auld Mug, so much so his nickname is Mr. America’s Cup.

His determination, trickery and shear...

The America's Cup over the past few years has seen monohulls go from slicing through the water to foiling about it.           

With the increase in speed and physicality the event is becoming more and more a young sailors game.

Rising stars Logan...

While Sir Ben Ainsley is at the helm of INEOS Team UK's boat, it's CEO Grant Simmer who is driving the organisation both on and off the water.

The Australian native has spent more than 30 years involved in the America's Cup.

He's done just about...

New Zealand's love of the America's Cup dates back to the 1980s when Kiwi Magic took to the waters off the coast of the West Coast of Australia.

Since then, New Zealanders young and old have been obsessed with the Auld Mug.

For the past 30 years,...

Chris Dickson is one of New Zealand's most decorated sailors - Olympian, World Champion, Round the World competitor and America's Cup skipper and team owner. Chris Dickson has done it all.

In episode one of the Superior Sailor Series, Chris Dickson...

The America's Cup is the world's oldest sporting trophy dating back to 1851.

In its illustrious 170-year history, there has been plenty of drama on and off the water.

Newstalk ZB presents The Superior Sailor Series, as our very own D'Arcy Waldegrave...