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THIS MONTH’ SEX PERTS

JONTY PEARCE

is a lifelong cruising yachtsman and retired GP. He keeps his Southerly 105 ketch Aurial in Milford Haven

HARRY DEKKERS is an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and has sailed solo around the UK. He was the Commanding Officer of the Royal Netherlands Navy’s sail training vessel

PETE GOSS Former

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