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World Match Racing Tour - Sopot Match Race - Day 2

Day 2 is done and dusted. Jablonski leads the way with nine wins and two losses, great to chat with him in English and Polish. Was definitely a dramatic day, with more than a few broaches, and a mast breakage. Catch my chat with David Gilmour on just what happened in his match against Williams, while you watch the action unfold! Enjoy, Sailor Girl xx A big thanks to www.tvp.pl for their on water…
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World Match Racing Tour - Sopot Match Race - Day 1

All of the action from day 1 of Energa Sopot Match Race, on and in the water… Intrigued…? Includes Chris Main having a little swim (pics thanks to Robert Hadjuk of Shuttersail), the Gilmour boys fighting it out and plenty of drone footage of the venue and boats (thanks to Brian Carlin!). Hansen leads the way after day one of qualifying with five from six wins, but there are four teams…
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ACWS Portsmouth: One day down but plenty of action!

America’s Cup World Series Day 2 Portsmouth – Wrap up! Everyone was ready for some more ACWS racing today except for the weather. With winds well outside of the recommended 25 knots the organisers had no choice but to abandon racing. Hear from five of the six skippers: Nathan Outteridge – Artemis Racing, Franck Cammas – Groupama Team France, Dean Barker – SoftBank…
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Dreaming of Skiff Sundays

Comanche training on Sydney Harbour as the 18ft Skiffs rig in the background… Too awesome! Thanks Michael Chittenden I have now been in Europe for a little over six weeks… And while I know it is freezing at home in Sydney (hope all the adventurers at home are making the most of the awesome snow!), it is also a rainy and cold Sunday here in the UK! Well maybe not cold for the…
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J/70 Worlds 2015

Here are the clips from the J/70 Worlds in La Rochelle, June 2015 from day one right through to day 4! Commentary for the live racingwith myself and Alan Block, highlights reels by Petey Crawford of Penalty Box Productions, with imagery from Sander Van Der Borch, and the behind the scenes team of Meredith Block, Gracie Ray and Jack Watson. Great team! Make sure you watch all the way to the…
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24 hours

There is something about sailing that draws people from all walks of life, perhaps it is the speed, the exotic locations, or just the challenge of it all. For me it is the challenge of man and machine against Mother Nature with all her might and ferocity. And atop all sailing endeavors is the infamous 24 hour record, a testament to the ability, skill, athleticism, and engineering that allows us to…
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