Gavin Brady rockets toward the top
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Professional yachtsman Gavin Brady finds financial support as his biggest challenge in making sailboat racing a full-time occupation. He adds that he is lucky to find a patron in sailing enthusiast Karl Kwok. Brady moved to second place in world rankings after winning five legs in the Whitbread Race and consecutive Mumm 36 World titles.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999
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Cultivating new sailors
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Sailing enthusiasts can help promote the sport by introducing it to other people. One way of doing this is by inviting others onboard for a club race or fun ride. To win the interest of newcomers, host sailors should see to it that their guests understand the basics of sailing, are comfortable and enjoy the event.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999
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Alone no longer
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Around Alone Race participant Autissier is deeply grateful to Giovanni Soldani who rescued her when her boat capsized on Feb 1999 in the Southern Ocean. She has promised herself never to go sailing alone again in the Southern Ocean even though she expects to continue sailing and racing.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999
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