He was an eight-time winner of the Swiftsure Yacht Race and competed in 26 of them.
He was considered an expert tactician in sailing in light airs and strong currents.
He was the skipper of Canada's Admiral's Cup team and competed safely in the ill-fated 1979 Fastnet Race.
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