Boating NZ

OBITUARY RALPH ROBERTS MBE 1935 – 2023

Olympic representative Ralph Roberts passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 19, 2023. He was 87.

A tough, competitive National Champion in the Finn, Flying Dutchman and Soling classes, Roberts also made a massive administrative contribution to New Zealand yachting over many years.

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