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North Sails Weekly Debrief: Melges 40 Event #2, Summer Cruising, Lightning Youth Champs

by North Sails 14 Jul 2018 07:12 BST
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Melges 40 Grand Prix

Inga from Sweden is on fire, taking the top podium position in the first two events of the season. Tactician Cameron Appleton checks in after Inga’s most recent victory. Full Story

Summer Cruising Plans?

Get inspired by our Waterlogs, a collection of stories from cruisers around the world. Written for cruisers, by cruisers who power their adventures with North Sails. Read More

Hard Work Wins World Titles

A grass-roots team from the USA wins the Lightning Junior Worlds in Greece after a dramatic comeback. Full Story

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