ANDREW PINDAR (GBR)
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The latest of many
women’s sailing
initiatives, working
with Dee Caffari and
Theresa Zabell, Pindar is the backer
of the review of women’s participation
in the sport presented to World
Sailing in Bermuda. The ultimate
generous enthusiast, he is immersed
in most aspects of sailing, supporting
and advising events and sailors such
as multiple match race champion Ian
Williams and the late quadriplegic
record-breaking sailor Hilary Lister
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Why they won |
‘A lot of people will say how much Andrew changed their life…
well, without Andrew I wouldn’t have met my wife!!! He knows
how much he means to Emma and me but it’s lovely to be able to
say it here’ – Mike Sanderson; ‘Andrew supports so many people
without ever needing to be in the limelight himself’ – Emma
Westmacott; ‘An incredible supporter of women in sailing’ – Tracy
Parkes; ‘This guy has done so much for sailing it’s incredible’ – Jon
Roberson; ‘A priceless asset to the sport’ – Ingrid Abery; ‘Short
guy, lot of energy!!!’ – Phil Lawrence; ‘An amazing promoter of
women’s sailing’ – Fiona Mills; ‘One of the most humble, generous
people I have ever known’ – Ingela Berntson. |
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