Mainly his father
Peter Blake led New Zealand to two Americas Cup victories and was knighted in 1995 for his services to yachting. He was later killed by pirates.
Sir Peter Blake is most famous for his yachtsman skills and his wins at yachting races. He won the Whitbread Round the World Race and the Jules Verne Trophy along with the America's Cup.
Sir Peter Blake was killed by pirates
The man is honored for his services to yachting by having been appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1995.
his hobbies were of coures, sailing and yachting
Sir Peter James Blake was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
Sir Peter James Blake was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
1984
Sir Peter James Blake, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Lady Pippa Blake
Sir Peter Blake, who was born on October 1, 1948 and died on December 5, 2001.
Sir Peter Blake's vessels were primarily known as the "Enza" and the "Sir Peter Blake." The "Enza" was notable for its role in the 1995 Whitbread Round the World Race, while the "Sir Peter Blake" was named in his honor after his tragic death in 2001. Both vessels were significant in representing his contributions to sailing and ocean conservation.