 John Somers Payne’s most recognised sailing legacy is that of his participation in the Olympic Games in both 1956 and 1960, however, it is not only his sailing in these competitions which created his legacy but his dedication to participating in the games.‘In the run up to the Melbourne Olympics, in 1955 Payne walked from Heuston Station (then Kingsbridge) in Dublin city to Malahide for the trials, some 20km, after missing his bus.