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'Quite a shock': Broadcaster PJ Montgomery pays tribute to Peter Lester

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Publish Date
Sun, 10 Aug 2025, 3:19pm
Peter Lester was a renowned sailor and insightful commentator. Photo / Emirates Team New Zealand
Peter Lester was a renowned sailor and insightful commentator. Photo / Emirates Team New Zealand

'Quite a shock': Broadcaster PJ Montgomery pays tribute to Peter Lester

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 10 Aug 2025, 3:19pm

Two-time sailor of the year and iconic America’s Cup commentator Peter Lester has died aged 70. 

Lester's sailing career saw him compete in three America’s Cup campaigns as a tactician. 

He then became an expert voice on the sport from the mid-1990s and was part of the world feed team for last year's America’s Cup in Barcelona.

Broadcaster PJ Montgomery joined Piney to pay tribute.

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