Central Coast sailor Liesl Tesch has vowed to continue her Paralympic campaign despite the death of her mother over the weekend.
Liesl is competing alongside skipper Daniel Ftizgibbon in the Skud 18 class at the sailing regatta in Weymouth.
It is the first time the former wheelchair basketball player has competed in sailing events, and the pair are currently in the lead.
Yachting Australia and the Australian Sailing Team have extended their condolences to her family.
“Yachting Australia and the APC are committed to provide all required support to Liesl and her team mates at this time.” said Yachting Australia High Performance Director Peter Conde.
“Our thoughts and best wishes are with them.”
