Olympian Barbara Kendall makes her second sail to Fiji - 50 years later
Olympic windsurfing legend Barbara Kendall recently completed a sailing voyage to Fiji with her family, 50 years after her first trip as a child. The journey highlights a generational connection to the ocean and the evolution of sailing technology.
Why it matters
It serves as a human-interest story reflecting on personal history, family legacy, and the changing nature of maritime travel.
The first time was on a boat built by her intrepid father. This time things were a bit more flash.
Graham Smith and Afternoons 18 July 2026 5 min read Caption: Barbara Kendall with husband Shayne, daughters Aimee and Samantha and Dave Mackay on their voyage to Fiji. Photo credit: Barbara Kendall The first time Olympic windsurfing legend Barbara Kendall sailed to Fiji she was on a boat her father built.
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