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Aussie sailing mourns death of 1983 America's Cup coach

Australian sailing stalwart Mike Fletcher (centre) coached at nine Olympics. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Mike Fletcher, one of the most significant figures in Australian sailing who helped secure the historic 1983 America's Cup triumph, has died.

Fletcher died in Sydney on Friday night after a long illness. He was 92.

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