Kiwi sailing legend Sir Russell Coutts giving back to the sport's next generation

New Zealand's most successful sailor Sir Russell Coutts is casting a supportive eye over the Youth World Trials in Whangaparaoa.

The next generation of Kiwi sailing talent are beginning their climb to the top under the watchful eye of the veteran, who's been there for decades.

Coutts is adamant the sport has to strike while the iron is hot.

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