17 May 2024, Issue 1210
Harry sets sail experience in the sport. Harry’s rapid ascent led him to excel at the national competition in Picton at Easter, earning him a place in the 2024 Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship in Mumbai. Hailing from the same renowned Tauranga
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At just 12 years old, Tauranga’s own Harry Strang (pictured) is embarking on an international sailing journey. He recently secured a spot on New Zealand’s team for the Optimist sailing regatta in India this November – despite only having two years’