Joe Spooner

Joe Spooner (born 31 October 1973) is a New Zealand sailor who has competed in the Volvo Ocean Race and multiple America's Cups.

Spooner attended Saint Kentigern College and sailed with Alfa Romeo I. Spooner began his career in the Finn.

He sailed on Team News Corp during the 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race.

A grinder, he joined Team New Zealand and was part of their unsuccessful 2003 America's Cup campaign. He then joined Oracle Racing and was part of their 2007 and 2013 America's Cup campaigns.

He was initially re-engaged by Oracle for their 2017 America's Cup campaign, but later had his contract terminated, which resulted in legal action.

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