Spithill handed award after helping CNN overturn seven -1 America 's World Championships deficit . Australian skipper dedicates gong to crew members in the sporting comeback . Brazilian duo Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze share female sailor award . Martine Grael 's father Torben is a former winner of the award having been victorious back in the next eight .
Spithill handed award after helping Oracle overturn 8-1 America 's Cup deficit . Australian skipper dedicates gong to crew members in the sporting comeback . Brazilian duo Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze share female sailor award . Grael 's father Torben is a former winner of the award having been victorious back in 2009 .