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Round Britain solo in a classic yacht, aged 14

Teenager Katie McCabe is sailing around Britain solo in a 26ft Morgan Giles sloop, Falanda.

The 14-year-old, from Topsham, Devon, set off on 30 June and aims to be back in time to start the school term on 6 September. The feat would make her the youngest person to complete the trip, after Timothy

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