20 Jun 2025

Olympic sailor Blair Tuke on protecting the oceans

From On the Air - Mā runga iarere, 2:10 pm on 20 June 2025
Blair Tuke with chef Kia Kanuta and On the Air presenters Kara Rickard and Mark Williams at Stardome.

Blair Tuke with chef Kia Kanuta and On the Air presenters Kara Rickard and Mark Williams at Stardome. Photo: Zen Yates-Fill

Blair Tuke is an Olympic and America’s Cup champion sailor.

Tuke is the co‑founder of the Live Ocean conservation charity and Live Ocean Racing, using his significant sailing platform to champion marine science, support seabird and kelp restoration, advocate for expanded marine reserves (like in the Hauraki Gulf) and raise awareness of invasive species and ocean health.