Andy Rice reports from the Olympic Sailing competition in Tokyo as the first four fleets got their regattas underway in tricky conditionsAfter two weeks of training in steady onshore breezes, it was all change for the opening day of the …
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François Gabart, the solo non-stop around the world record holder, has unveiled a radical new Ultim giant trimaran with ‘fighter jet’ helm stationsFrancois Gabart, currently the fastest man to sail solo non-stop around the world, has unveiled his latest trimaran, …
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One of sailing’s top Olympic performers and environmental campaigner, Hannah Mills is hoping to add another gold to her collection in 2020. The British sailing team’s Hannah Mills has been selected to carry the Union Jack in the Olympic opening …
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As the delayed Olympic Games finally get underway in Tokyo, we take a look at the best ways to follow the Olympic sailing competition For the 350 Olympic sailing athletes competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, a medal symbolises more …
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It has long been discussed but hydrogen power for yachts is starting to look set to become a green power source for yachts. Sam Fortescue investigatesNemesis One, a 101m luxury foiling cat capable of 50 knots, with hydrogen gas for …
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Tom Slingsby’s Australian team won the British leg of SailGP, with fans treated to a fine show in sunny weather in PlymouthThousands of fans turned up on Plymouth Hoe, and hundreds of spectator boats lined the F50 racecourse in Plymouth …
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