Boardsailing: How innovative Kiwis beat the chill

By SUZANNE McFADDEN

New Zealand's innovative boardsailors have come up with a new way to keep warm on the chilly Sydney Harbour - body bags.

Well, that's the unbecoming name of a wet-weather all-over suit dreamed up by medal contender Aaron McIntosh for the Olympics.

The Kiwis have stripped down to the bare essentials on their boards, to combat weight, but need warmth in between races.

"They look like the Michelin Man," said coach Grant Beck.

"Our only concern is that other boardsailors will copy them before the Olympics."