The perfect backdrop for Australia’s first sailing gold medal

With the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background, the Australian Sonar class sailing team of Noel Robins (skipper), Jamie Dunross and Graeme Martin compete in the sailing on Sydney Harbour during the Sydney summer Paralympics. The Australian team won the gold medal in the Sonar class, the first time sailing was a medal sport at the Games. Skipper Noel Robins had vast experience as a sailor, including the America’s Cup and the Admiral’s Cup. He was the oldest Australian to ever win a gold medal at the Paralympics.