Within hours of hearing of Sir Peter Blake's death, many New Zealanders were thinking of a fitting memorial to his life and achievements.
Some proposed renaming the Viaduct Harbour as Sir Peter Blake Harbour - an idea unofficially endorsed by Prime Minister Helen Clark. Auckland Regional Council chairman Philip Warren favoured a statue at the harbour.
Yachtsman Grant Dalton, speaking from Sydney's Volvo round-the-world race centre, said renaming the facility or putting up a statue were not enough for one of "our greatest heroes and statesmen". He hopes New Zealanders can donate to a "super trust" charity fund, with proceeds going towards youth yachting.
The Herald wants to know your views: what would be the most appropriate way to mark the life of Sir Peter? Readers are invited to send e-mails to newsdesk@nzherald.co.nz, fax messages to (09) 373-6421 or letters to the Editor, PO Box 32, Auckland. We will publish a range of suggestions.
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