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5 TIPS PERFORMANCE CAT SAILING

BRIAN THOMPSON is one of the most in-demand professional sailors on the grand prix scene. He has raced solo in an IMOCA and helped steer ABN Amro One to victory in the Volvo Ocean Race, but is perhaps best known for his prowess in high-speed multihulls.

Round the world sailor and record holder BRIAN THOMPSON is in demand among performance cat racing teams and cruising owners for his multihull skills. He has tips for ANDY RICE on switching from one hull to two.

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