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Emiratis throw cash around in quest for true love
In Abu Dhabi’s sport ‘strategy’, the F1 race is meant to be a tourist ad. Sport must help keep the emirate rich forever, writes Simon Kuper
Extreme sailing at the iShares Cup
Richard Donkin goes on a fast catamaran sprint with Mike Golding, better known for his round-the-world exploits, in the event that is becoming sailing’s Formula 1. For video footage of the sailors in action at the iShares Cup in Almeria click here
Crewed racing at the Fastnet competition
This is one of the best things about sailing: it’s a great leveller. The best skiers are reduced to deckhands and professionals do not shirk the meaner duties of the boat
Sailing with Dame Ellen MacArthur
Racing with the Derbyshire lady who broke the solo circumnavigation record, Richard Donkin learns that a recent epiphany made the skipper choose to take on the world
Everything you need to know to start sailing
If you’ve been dreaming of yachts anchored in azure seas or marvelling at the boats during regatta week, dive in by learning the ropes of the sport with Richard Donkin
What makes a successful competitive sailor
Two of Britain’s best dinghy sailors talk to Victor Mallet about the importance of practice and the mental toughness needed to win in an unpredictable sport
Extreme ocean racing
Richard Donkin experiences the dangers of high speed sailing as he joins the Puma crew during the longest leg in the Volvo Ocean Race
Cruising on a yacht around Suffolk
Fine weather mixed with good beer, pleasant company, effortless sailing, and a hearty meal onboard make for a wonderful a day on the water for Richard Donkin
The 2008 World Match Racing Tour
The most prestigious global series in professional sailing is proudly egalitarian, pitting top sailors against each other using identical yachts, writes Richard Donkin
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