Barbara is the one of the most consistent female boardsailor during the 90's, twice Olympic Medallist and World Champion. She is amongst the top-level performers in the history of New Zealand sport and New Zealand's most successful Olympic yachtswoman.

The Achievements of Barbara Kendall

September 1998 - Mistral Oceanic Championship (Grade 1) - 1st
September 1998 Sydney Harbour Pre-Olympic Regatta (Grade 2) - 1st
October 1998 - Mistral World Championship (Grade W) - 1st
February 1999 - Olympic Sail Auckland (Grade 1) - 1st
February 1999 - New Zealand OlympicSail (Grade 2) - 1st
April 1999 - Sail Sydney (Grade 3) - 1st
May 1999 Spa Regatta (Grade 1) - 2nd
June 1999 - XIV Windsurfing Festival - Sicily Grand Prix (Grade 2) - 1st
July 1999 - North American Championship (Grade 2) - 1st
September 1999 - Sydney Harbour Olympic Test Event (Grade 1) - 1st