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Sayonara Cup winner Whimsical (sail 217) and defender Karabos IX running downwind in Saturday match race series on the River Derwent
© Penny Conacher
How do you describe this thing called sailing?
If this is man's oldest challenge, then what are the adjectives you would use to explain the phenomenon to someone who did not even know what a sail is? How would you enthuse them, imbue them with vigour, and prevent the reflux action...