Ross Blackman
Ross certainly knows his sailing, not only can he commentate on it, but he has lived and breathed it for over 30 years. You may have heard of many sailing commentators in New Zealand but few have a CV that reads like this:
1978 Sailmaker
Started North Sails New Zealand with Tom Schnackenberg
1988 America's Cup
Sail Making Manager for Michael Fay's Big Boat (in Viaduct)
1992 America's Cup
Business Manager for New Zealand Challenge in San Diego
1995 America's Cup
Co-founder of Team New Zealand with Peter Blake and Allan Sefton
2000 America's Cup
On-water commentary with Rod Slater
2003 America's Cup
Chief Executive Of Team New Zealand
2007 America's Cup
Syndicate Liaison and Contracts Manager Emirates Team New Zealand
2009 Louis Vuitton Pacific Series - Auckland
Host of the official radio commentary & web broadcast
2009 Louis Vuitton Trophy - Nice
Host of the official on-line/radio commentary
Ross currently is on a "sabbatical" cruising with his wife in the Med but has come home for again after the success of last years Louis Vuitton Pacific Series.