Geoffrey Andrew Smale (5 November 1924 – 9 April 2011) was a New Zealand yachtsman and a North Shore-based businessman.
Sailing He represented New Zealand in yachting at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, coming 8th in the Flying Dutchman class.Sailing The NZ Olympic Committee, retrieved 8 August 2011 In 1958, he put New Zealand on the sailing map by winning the Prince of Wales cup at Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Death In 2011, he died aged 86, when the DynAero microlight plane he was flying from Auckland to Ashburton crashed into ranges near Nelson.Easton, Paul & Keown, Jenny (12 April 2011). Pilot died on route he flew many times The Stuff Website, retrieved 29 December 2011 He began flying about three years prior to the accident.Tahana, Yvonne (12 April 2011). Olympians mourn best mate killed in air crash The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 8 August 2011 He was actively involved in radio sailing coming second at the One Metre World Championship and designed a number of successful designs.
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