Coral Headey was crushed when her windsurfing gear was stolen from a petrol station only days before she was due to compete overseas.
But a new sail is on now on Coral's wishlist after being given a $5000 scholarship towards her windsurfing career.
The 16-year-old was the regional recipient of the Rothbury Tauranga AMP Regional Scholarship. She was selected from more than 50 other applicants across Bay of Plenty to receive the scholarship.
Coral's windsurfing career has not been an easy one. In August, her mother's car was stolen from BP Summit with all her gear inside, only days before she was due to compete in the Youth Olympics in China.
Thanks to the help of a donation of $3000 from BP Summit's owner Shayne Eaton and BP New Zealand and some borrowed gear, Coral was able to attend the Youth Olympics and placed 16th overall.