Platino sailor Nick Saull farewelledONE NEWS Nick Saull was described at his funeral as "the family favourite" and was well-known in boating communities. MATTHEW CATTIN/FAIRFAXNZ Pallbearers carry Nick Saull to a waiting hearse, where the coffin was covered in sea shells. READ MORE:*Homecoming for three, grief for families of two other yachties*Police set out to retrieve body of Platino yachtsman Nick Saull*Body of Platino yachtsman Nick Saull returns to New Zealand*Tributes pour in for Nick SaullMATTHEW CATTIN/FAIRFAXNZ Albany's QBE Stadium Lounge was packed to capacity for the funeral, led by celebrant Paul Fransham. ROSS MALYON Nick Saull was a valued member of the Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. He said the stories of Nick Saull would "get noisier" at the surf life saving club after service in Red Beach.

Source: Stuff June 27, 2016 03:28 UTC