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For Tom Kneen, having fun is the most important ingredient in his offshore racing, he tells Andy Rice. That didn’t stop him and his team winning the Rolex Fastnet Race this summer, taking the IRC overall trophy.

espite only having come to offshore racing six years ago, Tom Kneen has proven a fast learner. He’s also done things his way, steadfastly holding to his preference to sail with friends rather than surrounding himself with professionals. “My goal is to have a load of fun and surround myself with lovely people that

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