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4 Thursday July 13 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi The Star America’s Cup parade Rain, sleet but a very warm welcome About 6000 people braved the freezing rain and sleet to celebrate Emirates Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup win yesterday. Reporter Bridget Rutherford and photographer Martin Hunter went along to capture the action RON MACKIE always knew Joe Sullivan would be a good sailor. He taught the Emirates Team New Zealand cyclist how to sail on the Waimakariri River as a child. And yesterday, the pair reunited during the America’s Cup victory parade through the central city. The 84-year-old travelled from Rangiora, and got the chance to chat with his old student, and get a close look at the Auld Mug. He, along with about 6000 others, braved the freezing conditions and sleet to welcome the team to Christchurch. Mr Mackie, a Waimakariri Sailing Club member who still gets out on the water, said he took Sullivan and his older brother Brayden on a four-day sailing course. “They were quite good little sailors. I have a photo of them at home when they won a club trophy.” During the America’s Cup campaign in Bermuda, the pair had stayed in contact. “He sent a very nice text from Bermuda at the start, and I think it said: ‘We’re a young team, but we have the right people, in the right place, at the right time, and I think we will improve’,” Mr Mackie said. Emirates Team New Zealand went on to beat Oracle 7-1. Sullivan, a former Olympic gold medal rower, grew up in Christchurch before moving to Picton. He said the reunion with his old coach was “emotional” and “fantastic.” He said Mr Mackie taught him well. “It’s great to see Ron, he’s 84 and still out sailing.” Redwood man Patrick Bennett got to kiss the America’s Cup as it went past and in spite of the chilly conditions, it was “pretty warm.” “I’ve been waiting a long time to see that.” Siblings Angel, 5, and Dustin Shaw, 7, were both excited they got to touch the trophy when helmsman Peter Burling passed through with it. Their mother, Erica Salazar said it was an “amazing experience” for them. Burling said they had received an “amazing reception” but he was finding the weather a bit cold. REUNITED: Ron Mackie taught Emirates Team New Zealand’s Joe Sullivan how to sail on the Waimakariri River when he was a child. Below – A crowd of about 6000 attended the parade including Patrick Bennett (below) who got to kiss the Auld Mug. Black ReloCation Sale! $200 oFF all bikeS on the Show Room FlooR Great for the rail trail RIKONDA Trail: 10ah or 16ah battery RRP from $1,899 Sale Price From $1,699 Folding e-bike for convenience & portability RIKONDA Folding: 10ah or 16ah battery RRP from $1,899 Sale Price From $1,699 Reverse Great for commuting to work RIKONDA Commuter: 10ah or 16ah battery RRP from $1,899 Sale Price From $1,699 Perfect for city commuting RIKONDA Commuter Elite: 16ah battery RRP $2,699 Sale Price $2,499 Gold ✓ Quality at affordable prices ✓ Excellent after sales service ✓ Workshop servicing ✓ Free safety checks PRESENTS Free demonstration & test ride | Ph: 03 377 4886 We are proudly Canterbury’s own electric cycle brand! Silver 13 – 22 JULY BOOK NOW ticketek.co.nz Retail Store: 285 Cashel Street sales@icycleelectric.co.nz | www.icycleelectric.co.nz
The Star Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Thursday July 13 2017 5 HAPPY: Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Joe Sullivan with the America’s Cup outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. POPULAR: Cyclist and foil trimmer Blair Tuke (left) was a fan favourite at yesterday’s parade. EXCITED: Angel Shaw (right), 5, touched the cup when Emirates Team New Zealand chief executive Grant Dalton walked by with it. We used Red Cross funding to purchase kapa haka and Pasifika uniforms. Seeing the pride the kids have wearing these uniforms just tugs on the heart-strings. WEST SPREYDON SCHOOL After the 2011 earthquakes New Zealand Red Cross provided $6.9 million to 179 schools in greater Christchurch to improve the lives and aid the recovery of more than 67,000 schoolchildren. Discover more stories of Cantabrians that we helped for good at redcross.org.nz RC/004/SC/a
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