Blake's career in pictures

Peter Blake won the America's Cup for a second time in 2000

His first America's Cup victory came in 1995 when his team beat the United States in the final race

A year before, in 1994, Blake captured the Jules Verne Trophy with a record-breaking non-stop voyage

The New Zealander won the prestigious Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989

His "Steinlager 2" yacht beat a field of 23 boats from 13 countries

Blake's numerous sporting accolades include two New Zealand Sportsman of the Year awards

Sir Peter was knighted in 1995 by Queen Elizabeth II