Yachting World

MATT SHEAHAN

Aside from in solo or double-handed sailing, you might think it impossible to socially distance in our sport. It’s certainly difficult to imagine how a crew bigger than two people could keep sufficiently spaced.

Yet, thanks to some creative thinking, two of the four America’s Cup teams have managed to get back on the water and continue their training.

Given that the one thing you’re always short of in

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