Awards
- 1984 – New Zealand Yachtsman of the Year
- 1985 – Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, MBE
- 1994 – Silberne Lorbeerblatt, German National Award
- 1995 – Commander of the Order of the British Empire, CBE
- 1995 – Sperry World Sailor of the Year
- 1995 – Halberg Award
- 1995 – ISAF World Sailor of the Year Award
- 1996 – America's Cup Hall of Fame
- 1996 – World Trophy for Oceania
- 2000 – Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, DCNZ
- 2003 – ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award
- 2009 – Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, KCNZ
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