Laser World Champion Nick Thompson on his approach to racing

Nick Thompson downwind

The 2015 and 2016 Laser World Champion Nick Thompson talks about his approach to training, racing and working on weaknesses. "I think if there is one thing that’s different between now and a few years ago is my confidence downwind. I now completely trust myself and look for passing opportunities at all times. Whereas before, perhaps I was looking to sail a little bit more defensively.

 

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Team Volvo Tips - Laser Gybing with Nick Thompson
Improve your gybing techniques with tips from Laser World Champion Nick Thompson. Here Nick talks through the key moves involved in pulling off a smooth gybe without doing that annoying stuff like catching the mainsheet over the end of your boom!


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Robert Scheidt talks through his Laser gear choices
Best laser on board with Robert ScheidtMultiple Olympic and World Champion Robert Scheidt talks about the hardware he uses on his Laser.
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Passing The Torch - Walker's tips for success
Passing the torch with Ian WalkerVolvo Ocean Racer and Olympic Silver Medallist Ian Walker takes Antiguan youth Rhone Kirby under his wing during Antigua Sailing Week 2016.
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Walk-around Chris Rashley's world class International Moth

Chris Rashley's Moth

Chris Rashley's eye for detail is obvious in this walk-around of his Exocet International Moth. The bowsprit ain't pretty, but it's effective, and it's a must-have piece of kit in the Moth class these days...




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How to get Foiling - with Moth champ Chris Rashley
Chris RashleyThere is a right way - and a wrong way - to start your career in Moth sailing. Multiple champ Chris Rashley talks you through the snakes and ladders of going foiling for the first time....
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Chris Rashley looks forward to the Moth Worlds in Japan
Chris RashleyChris Rashley talks to Andy Rice about his campaign for the Moth Worlds in Japan. A multi-European Champion and runner-up to Nathan Outteridge at the 2014 Moth Worlds at Hayling, could this be Chris's year? There's plenty of competition from the likes of Rob Greenhalgh, and former World Champ Josh McKnight, and plenty others besides....
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Alain Sign wins Olympic selection in the 49er
Alain SignDylan Fletcher and Alain Sign have been sailing together for more than 10 years in the 49er. Finally they have won selection to the Olympics as Team GBR representatives. Andy Rice spoke to Alain moments after the duo won the Medal Race at the French Olympic Week in Hyeres...





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Top Tips #2 from Fireball World Champ Sam Brearey
Birrell and BreareyIn the second part of his Top Tips, double Fireball World Champion Sam Brearey looks at his approach to goal setting, the tactics and strategy involved in getting around the leeward mark in the best possible shape, and why he is a keen student of other sports and what it brings to his sailing...
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Jamie Boag on the M32 and sailing in Asia

Jamie Boag & Ian Walker

One of the brains behind Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, Jamie Boag looks back at winning the Volvo Ocean Race with great friend and business partner Ian Walker, building up the M32 cat racing circuit and the growth of sailing in Asia generally....





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Ben & Gabe Hill - Graduate Racers
Ben & Gabe HillBen and Gabe Hill may be in their teens, but the brothers are among the best Graduate sailors in the UK. We interview the brothers about what it's like to sail with your sibling, who's the boss, and how they cram in their training around school work and other priorities...






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Ian Walker - another Volvo Ocean Race, or not?

Ian Walker

Ian Walker has been three times round the planet with the Volvo Ocean Race, and won it in 2015. Does he really need to do another? Andy Rice catches up with the ever-restless professional sailor while at the World Match Racing Tour event in Fremantle, Australia....





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