Champion Athlete Joe Spooner Is a Grinder and a Pumper

When he thought his America’s Cup career had come to an end, the New Zealander started a portable restroom business. But now at 44, it’s back to the boat.

Champion Athlete Joe Spooner Is a Grinder and a Pumper

Joe Spooner is shown with one of the Kiwi Flush service trucks. (Photo courtesy of Kiwi Flush)

Professional sailor Joe Spooner holds the position of “grinder” during a big race. He’s among the biggest and brawniest guys on the boat — compared to an offensive lineman on a football team — who operate manual winches to raise and trim the sails and move the boom using...

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