About Geoff Smale
Lived 1924 – 2011 (aged 86). Geoff Smale was a New Zealand sailor.
Geoffrey Andrew Smale (5 November 1924 – 9 April 2011) was a New Zealand yachtsman and a North Shore-based businessman.
Sailing He represented New Zealand in yachting at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, coming 8th in the Flying Dutchman class. In 1958, he put New Zealand on the sailing map by winning the Prince of Wales cup at Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Death In 2011, he died aged 86, when the DynAero microlight plane he was flying from Auckland to Ashburton crashed into ranges near Nelson. He began flying about three years prior to the accident. He was actively involved in radio sailing coming second at the One Metre World Championship and designed a number of successful designs.
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Who was Geoff Smale?
New Zealand yacht racer
When was Geoff Smale born?
Geoff Smale was born on 5 November 1924.
When did Geoff Smale die?
Geoff Smale died on 9 April 2011.
What was Geoff Smale's occupation?
Geoff Smale was a sailor.
What nationality was Geoff Smale?
Geoff Smale was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Geoff Smale. https://biography.guide/geoff-smale/
MLA: "Geoff Smale." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/geoff-smale/.
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