Robbie Naismith

Robbie Naismith (born 4 May 1964) is a New Zealand sailor who has competed in multiple Whitbread Round the World Races and America's Cups.

He sailed on Innovation Kvaerner in the 1997–98 Whitbread Round the World Race before re-joining Team New Zealand for their successful 2000 America's Cup defence.

[1] Naismith joined Oracle Racing for the 2003 and 2007 Louis Vuitton Cups, where he led their sail programme.

[3][4] He also sailed with Team Origin,[5] and then Artemis Racing during the 2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai regatta.

[6] He has also sailed on Wild Oats XI, including during the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races.