About Roger Hickman
Lived 1954 – 2016 (aged 61–62). Roger Hickman was an Australian sailor, known for Yachtsman.
Roger James Hickman (1954 – 2 March 2016) was an Australian yachtsman. He was born in Tasmania. He was a CYCA member since 1993, and competed in 39 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races and won handicap honours in 2014 as owner and skipper of Wild Rose. After finishing a Sydney to Hobart race at the end of 2015, he collapsed and was later discovered to have brain tumours. He died in Sydney at the age of 61 due to cancer. Hickman was posthumously awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to sailing.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roger Hickman?
Australian yachtsman
When was Roger Hickman born?
Roger Hickman was born in 1954 in Tasmania.
When did Roger Hickman die?
Roger Hickman died on 2 March 2016 in Sydney.
What was Roger Hickman's occupation?
Roger Hickman was a sailor.
What was Roger Hickman known for?
Roger Hickman was known for Yachtsman.
What nationality was Roger Hickman?
Roger Hickman was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Hickman. https://biography.guide/roger-hickman/
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