Julian Bethwaite interview - the legendary skiff sailor and designer

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Julian Bethwaite interview - the legendary skiff sailor and designer

by YachtsandYachting.com 9 Mar 2016 10:28 GMT 5 March 2016

Mark Jardine talks to legendary skiff sailor and designer Julian Bethwaite about the new tweaks to the 49er on the Ovington Boats stand at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show.

Find out more about the Ovington Boats 49er here!

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