PJ Montgomery: America's Cup commentator pays tribute to Peter Lester

from Weekend Sport with Jason Pine · host Newstalk ZB

Two-time sailor of the year and iconic America’s Cup commentator Peter Lester has died aged 70.  Lester's sailing career saw him compete in three America’s Cup campaigns as a tactician.  He then became an expert voice on the sport from the mid-1990s and was part of the world feed team for last year's America’s Cup in Barcelona. Broadcaster PJ Montgomery joined Piney to pay tribute. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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