Perth's rain brings Wind to fuel 49er Silver Race



11:41 PM Mon 22 Nov 2010 GMT
'Spectators were confused by the hot, windless moments between rain showers - Vincenzo Baglione - 2010 Perth International Regatta' Shauna McGee Kinney
49er teammates, Skipper Billy Gooderham and Crew Ian Hogan (CAN 1185) have been sailing together for the last three years. They were thrilled with the long-awaited wind that came with a rainstorm during their race in the 2010 Perth International Regatta. Billy Gooderham has Olympic sailing in his blood. His grandfather - Bill Gooderham represented Canada on the Star in the 1948 Olympics and the 6m keelboat in the 1958 Olympics. His dad - Bryan Gooderham is the 1991 12 metre World Cup holder. Billy is a sailor and a sportsman. He was very well recognized in Canadian youth ice ...


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by Shauna McGee Kinney





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