South African sailor Michael Giles has racked up quite a winning résumé in both offshore and inshore sailing during his more than 35-year career on the water. He has also lent his considerable expertise to project-managing boat builds, offering logistical support to racing teams and individuals, and provisioning teams for ocean-crossing ventures. S+L caught up with him to find out how he juggles these roles and what’s coming next.
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The Pammenter brothers have long been involved in fast-paced racing and the world of yachting, each doing it in their own way. Sail + Leisure caught up with them in their “down time” to find out what keeps them coming back for more. We first chatted to Mike and now we chat to Shaun who has had a varied sporting career, having pursued both rugby and sailing professionally.
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South African sailor Mark Sadler was in Cape Town recently to compete in the Cape 31 Invitational Regatta with Team Orion from Hong Kong. Sail + Leisure caught up with him to find out why he’s been hooked on sailing for 36 years and how he manages his career with one foot on the ground and the other on a boat.
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Paul Standbridge, one of the most talented and experienced sailors the UK has ever produced , remains a force to be reckoned with in the international sailing arena. Sail + Leisure chats to this sailing hero.
