Etchells to honour Spike Doriean

8:41 PM Wed 9 Jun 2010 GMT

'Spike Doriean'

The international sailing world was stunned in April 2010 by the news of the sudden death of Peter 'Spike' Doriean, 38, one of Australia's best known professional sailors and one of the nicest guys any of us have had the privilege of knowing. Recognised as one of the most talented international sailors, Spike was in demand for the Volvo Round the World race, the America's Cup, Louis Vuitton and TP52 circuits. Spike was very close to many people in the Etchells class and enjoyed sailing these boats as often as he could with his mates. Spike was in the Caribbean ...

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