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How Pollard become SB20 World Champ in his 60s

How Pollard become SB20 World Champ in his 60s

HOW JOHN POLLARD CLAIMED THE SB20 CROWN John Pollard’s victory at the SB20 World Championship in Singapore in early 2025 showed just how far grit, determination and organisation can take you in competitive sailing. At the age of 61 the British sailor finally achieved a world title that he

Dean Barker: Get in your Upwind Groove

Dean Barker: Get in your Upwind Groove

DEAN BARKER is one of the big names of the modern America’s Cup. The former skipper of Emirates Team New Zealand, SoftBank Team Japan and American Magic has also been at the forefront of the big boat circuits like the TP52 and RC44 fleets. This understated Kiwi is well

Paul Larsen: Get your Crew up to Speed

Paul Larsen: Get your Crew up to Speed

PAUL LARSEN is the fastest sailor in history. In November 2012 the Australian, now resident in Weymouth, steered SailRocket to a new 500m speed record of 65.45 knots, and no one has come close since. Larsen is also heavily in demand on the pro circuit, known for his no-nonsense

Jack Bouttell: Bossing the Bow

Jack Bouttell: Bossing the Bow

JACK BOUTTELL is one of the most in-demand bowmen in the professional racing world. In 2018/19 he was part of the Volvo Ocean Race winning crew on board Dongfeng Racing Team, and he was also a key member of 11th Hour Racing Team who won The Ocean Race in

Stevie Morrison: Nail your Leeward Mark rounding

Stevie Morrison: Nail your Leeward Mark rounding

Get in and out of the leeward mark at max speed STEVIE MORRISON represented Great Britain twice at the Olympic Games in the 49er, as well as winning the World and European Championships. These days the Exmouth sailor is much in demand on sportsboat circuits like the J/70, as

Robert Scheidt: Winning the Start

Robert Scheidt: Winning the Start

ROBERT SCHEIDT is one of the most successful Olympic sailors of all time. It started back in 1996 when he beat Ben Ainslie to the Laser gold medal. The Brazilian went on to win a total of five Olympic medals as well as numerous world titles in the Laser and

Jeremie Beyou: Keep yourself in Peak Condition

Jeremie Beyou: Keep yourself in Peak Condition

JEREMIE BEYOU ON HUMAN HIGH PERFORMANCE: HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE EVERY BIT AS FAST AS YOUR BOAT Vendee Globe veteran and a three-time winner of the Solitaire du Figaro circuit, Beyou also competed in the Volvo Ocean Race, winning at his first attempt as part of the victorious