Pete is a New Zealand sailor who, along with his partner Carl Evans, finished 11th in the 470 class at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He was the youngest sailor to represent New Zealand at the Olympic Games. At the 2012 Summer Olympics Burling won the silver medal in the 49er class alongside Blair Tuke. Burling was named the skipper for Team Korea’s White Tiger Challenge, in the 2012 America’s Cup World Series in San Francisco. Still not satisfied this young gun also spends time in the unique Moth class, foiling his way to most regatta’s.