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Iain Percy and Andrew (Bart) Simpson drive upwind in the Medal Race at the 2008 Olympic Regatta in torrid conditions to win the Gold Medal -2008 Olympic Regatta, Qingdao
© Richard Gladwell
Olympic 2024: Seaworthiness of Olympic classes questioned
Michele Tognazzi of FareVela was in Palma for the Trofeo Princesa Sofia. Due to fresh winds (18-25kts) and an awkward but not unsailable sea state, three classes stayed ashore. Tognazzi raises the issue of seaworthiness of several Olympic classes