MP3: Richard Estaugh tells how he won the 2007 Fireball Worlds
Audio (12 minutes): After 15 years of trying, Richard Estaugh finally wins his first trapeze boat championship, the 2007 Fireball World title in Switzerland. Despite hating banging corners, Richard had to overcome his instincts and learn to sail a bit more extreme this time...
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