Mark Paterson

Mark Paterson was a New Zealand sailor. Paterson was a successful young sailor, winning the Tanner and Tauranga Cups multiple times in the P-Class (single dinghy) in the early 1960s. Paterson then competed in the 470 class, also known as the two-person dinghy.

Along with partner Brett Bennett the pair competed in the 470 event at the 1976 Montréal Olympics. After some strong performances, and being tipped for the gold medal, the pair eventually finished in fifth place. The two of them then won a pre-Olympic test event 12 months before the 1980 Moskva Olympics. Due to the boycott of the Moskva Games, however, New Zealand did not send any sailors to compete.