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5 TIPS LIGHT WINDS AND STRONG CURRENTS

When the wind is light and the current is strong, the two components can be equally important as each other. But for those not used to racing in tidal conditions – or even those who are – it can be easy to fall the wrong side of the tide.

Paul Campbell-James has won his division at Cowes Week a few times in his career, notably on the youth campaign of old aboard the Farr 52 Bear of Britain.

Having also been caught out by the current on

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