Former Commonwealth Kiwi boxer David Wickenden dead after boat capsizes in US [Video]

The family of a New Zealand man who died on a sailing adventure along America’s east coast say the circumstances of what happened will never be known.

Former Commonwealth Games boxer David Wickenden, 54, had set out from Connecticut on his boat Qori Inti with friend Charles Andrade, 60 in November.

Coast Guard Sector Charleston search and rescue mission coordinator Commander Jason Erickson said a mariner reported seeing the capsized 15-metre catamaran, which was found about 104km off the coast of Brunswick, Georgia, with no one on board.

In a tribute on social media, brother Aaron Wickenden said it was with heavy hearts and a touch of disbelief that they announced the passing of David Wickenden (known to all as Dave) who died on a sailing adventure with his friend Charlie.

“The circumstances of this tragic event will never be known and unfortunately it’s an adventure, Dave and Charlie take …