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Caught on camera

The British Sailing Team has long been something of an enigma, a dominant force, relentlessly winning Olympic medals every four years. Since the advent of National Lottery funding, it has become the most successful sailing team ever. As avid followers, we have marvelled, we have celebrated and supported every step, but even the most passionate fans have never been able to fully understand what it takes - until now.

On 28 July a 90-minute documentary will be released on The Olympic Channel that is set to throw open the door on the British Sailing Team. It’s candid and raw, chronicling key sailors through highs and lows of the run up to, and during, the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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