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Mike Golding has a new sponsor – Gamesa wind energy

2010 was a very lean year for yacht sponsorship. Mike Golding Yacht Racing’s Imoca 60 was chartered out (renamed ‘President’ for the occasion) for the Barcelona World Race and was returned to them dismasted and in a sorry state. Undaunted, … Continue reading

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IDEC capsize

Francis Joyon is known as a very practical, down-to-earth man, with what sometimes appears to be a superhuman coolness in the face of danger. Most of you will have heard that, after  waiting around for a suitable forecast (these days, … Continue reading

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Abby Sunderland isn’t shy any more

Someone has done a good job of coaching Abby Sunderland in the art of public speaking. A better job than they ever did on me – I know how she used to feel. Speaking a little fast (but keeping to … Continue reading

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Abby Sunderland Has Learned to Handle the Media

During her round-the-world attempt, Abby often seemed to me to be defensive and not very communicative whenever she faced the media. This, and her apparent lack of personal involvement in the upkeep of her boat in the few video clips … Continue reading

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Tom Cunliffe Beneaped

Nine months ago, Tom Cunliffe and his wife sold their classic boat and started looking for a replacement. They’ve travelled to many different parts of the world in their search, but come home empty-handed each time. Listen to his woes … Continue reading

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