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    AC 75 Luna Rossa | Jimmy Spithill Opens Up

    by Ingrid Hale

    Jimmy Spithill, two-time America’s Cup winner, chats about injury, age and Kiwi rivalry. Fighting fit and ready for another charge on the iconic ‘Auld Mug’ trophy, this 40-year-old Australian sailing legend is relishing the opportunity to once again go up against his New Zealand rivals with Luna Rossa, his new team for the 2021 edition of the America’s Cup.

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    Michael Giles | A Well Rounded Career

    by Ingrid Hale

    South African sailor Michael Giles has racked up quite a winning résumé in both offshore and inshore sailing during his more than 35-year career on the water. He has also lent his considerable expertise to project-managing boat builds, offering logistical support to racing teams and individuals, and provisioning teams for ocean-crossing ventures. S+L caught up with him to find out how he juggles these roles and what’s coming next.

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    SailGP |America’s Cup Style?

    by Ingrid Hale

    Will the SailGP rival the America’s Cup as was hoped? The first ever edition of the SailGP was held in Sydney Harbour early in Feb. The GP is a spin off of the 35th America’s Cup, and is sailed on updated F50’s. The changes to the F50’s mainly include a revised hydraulics system making them the worlds world’s most technologically advanced catamarans. There’s no doubt that these ’50’s are fast, but is it a case of we’ve seen this before?

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    Mark Sadler | Local Sailing Hero

    by Ingrid Hale

    South African sailor Mark Sadler was in Cape Town recently to compete in the Cape 31 Invitational Regatta with Team Orion from Hong Kong. Sail + Leisure caught up with him to find out why he’s been hooked on sailing for 36 years and how he manages his career with one foot on the ground and the other on a boat.

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    Paul Standbridge | Sea Dog

    by Simone Balman

    Paul Standbridge, one of the most talented and experienced sailors the UK has ever produced , remains a force to be reckoned with in the international sailing arena. Sail + Leisure chats to this sailing hero.