he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to yachting, and in 2001 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Engineering by the University of Auckland, and an honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of British Columbia. References 1945 births New Zealand male sailors (sport) New Zealand Officers of the Order of the British Empire Honorary Recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia Team New Zealand sailors People educated at Auckland Grammar School University of British Columbia Faculty of Science alumni University of Auckland alumni Living people 2003 America's Cup sailors 2000 America's Cup sailors 1995 America's Cup sailors New Zealand yacht designers America's Cup yacht designers Artemis Racing sailors 1988 America's Cup sailors