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Sam Sills in action

University of Southampton

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Team GB windsurfer given the edge thanks to pioneering university analysis

TEAM GB STAR VISITS LOCAL KAYAKING TEAM, HAMBLE HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE, IN SOUTHAMPTON

TEAM GB STAR VISITS LOCAL KAYAKING TEAM, HAMBLE HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE, IN SOUTHAMPTON

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Olympic bronze medallist Taylor visits local Kayaking club

Sheila Blyth pours a cup of tea over the boat's bow, watched by disabled sailor Geoff Holt

Sheila Blyth pours a cup of tea over the boat's bow, watched by disabled sailor Geoff Holt

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Widow names charity's £8,000 boat for husband by pouring tea over bow

Lymington is a yachting mecca that also boasts fashionable boutiques, trendy cafes, and other upmarket outlets

Lymington is a yachting mecca that also boasts fashionable boutiques, trendy cafes, and other upmarket outlets

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Why we love Lymington - historic coastal town dubbed a 'slice of heaven'

Hannah Snellgrove, Vita Heathcote and Chris Grube will compete for Team GB over the next week

Hannah Snellgrove, Vita Heathcote and Chris Grube will compete for Team GB over the next week

Paris Olympics 2024

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Three Hampshire athletes set their sights on gold as first sailing races loom

James Finney (R), alongside fellow top three finishers Ineke van der Weijden (centre) and winning skipper Bob Beggs (L)

James Finney (R), alongside fellow top three finishers Ineke van der Weijden (centre) and winning skipper Bob Beggs (L)

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Southampton sailor bags a podium finish in global yacht race

Skipper James Finney (right) alongside top spot contenders Bob Beggs (centre) and Ineke van de Weijden (left)

Skipper James Finney (right) alongside top spot contenders Bob Beggs (centre) and Ineke van de Weijden (left)

Southampton sailor in hunt for Clipper Race glory ahead of finale this weekend

1930 Shamrock V relaunched after comprehensive restoration

1930 Shamrock V relaunched after comprehensive restoration

One of the world’s most iconic racing superyachts returns

Maiden crew arrive into Auckland after successful sail from Cape Town

Maiden crew arrive into Auckland after successful sail from Cape Town

Iconic yacht welcomed home by Duchess wins round the world race

Tracy Edwards and The Duchess of York

Tracy Edwards and The Duchess of York

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Duchess of York welcomes history-making yacht back to Southampton after 35 years

Ocean Globe Race skipper Heather Thomas on Maiden in Cowes.

Ocean Globe Race skipper Heather Thomas on Maiden in Cowes.

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History-making yacht will be welcomed into Southampton on its final voyage

Emotional scenes,Pen Duick VI FR (14) taking the treasured double - “provisional” first in line honours and first in Leg four IRC handicap ranking

Emotional scenes,Pen Duick VI FR (14) taking the treasured double - “provisional” first in line honours and first in Leg four IRC handicap ranking

First Ocean Globe Race yacht crosses finishing line

The new look layout for Southampton International Boat Show 2024

The new look layout for Southampton International Boat Show 2024

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Major changes set for Southampton International Boat Show

Muriel Matcham, 85, at the controls of the Hythe-based Alison MacGregor

Muriel Matcham, 85, at the controls of the Hythe-based Alison MacGregor

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New Forest widow, 85, sees her dream come true - here's how

Sailors embarking on the Ocean Globe Race departed from Ocean Village in Southampton

Sailors embarking on the Ocean Globe Race departed from Ocean Village in Southampton

Sailors gear up for round-the-world race as they leave Southampton

Skeleton Crew's Taylor Grieger and his daughter

Skeleton Crew's Taylor Grieger and his daughter

Racers gather in Ocean Village ahead of Ocean Globe Race 2023

Nicky Pointer and Matt Thomas with Miguel and Marc Fox from Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Nicky Pointer and Matt Thomas with Miguel and Marc Fox from Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

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Marina's missing parrot flew to Isle of Wight on 'holiday'

The seven-month Ocean Globe Race will start and finish at Ocean Village.

The seven-month Ocean Globe Race will start and finish at Ocean Village.

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'Retro' round-the-world yacht race to start and finish at Ocean Village

A floating fish and chip shop takes to the water. Picture: Southampton International Boat Show.

A floating fish and chip shop takes to the water. Picture: Southampton International Boat Show.

Floating fish and chip shop sets sail at boat show

The incident has sparked calls for jet-skiers to be banned from launching their craft from a slipway at Eling.

The incident has sparked calls for jet-skiers to be banned from launching their craft from a slipway at Eling.

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'It was deliberate intimidation' - Jet-skiers target dinghy sailors

Santi Sesto Cosby (right) and Leo Wilkinson. Picture by Sailing Energy/World Sailing

Santi Sesto Cosby (right) and Leo Wilkinson. Picture by Sailing Energy/World Sailing

Southampton schoolboy sailor has lots to celebrate

Santiago Sesto-Cosby (Royal Lymington YC). Picture by Richard Aspland / RYA

Santiago Sesto-Cosby (Royal Lymington YC). Picture by Richard Aspland / RYA

Promising young sailor to represent Great Britain at world championships

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was sent to the scene.

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was sent to the scene.

Club launches investigation after visiting sailor dies during race

Les Powles celebrates his 90th birthday at Lymington Yacht Haven. Picture: Mark Redpath.

Les Powles celebrates his 90th birthday at Lymington Yacht Haven. Picture: Mark Redpath.

Tributes to round-the-world sailor who survived Atlantic ordeal

Olympic and Paralympic heroes recognised in New Year Honours

Olympic and Paralympic heroes recognised in New Year Honours

Olympic and Paralympic heroes recognised in New Year Honours

Cllr Daniel Fitzhenry, leader of Southampton City Council, takes part in the removal of rubbish from the River Itchen. Ben Stevens/PinPep.

Cllr Daniel Fitzhenry, leader of Southampton City Council, takes part in the removal of rubbish from the River Itchen. Ben Stevens/PinPep.

Paddleboarders clear litter ahead of Southampton Boat Show

Children visit Gipsy Moth IV at Buckler's Hard.

Children visit Gipsy Moth IV at Buckler's Hard.

Tourist hot-spot loses major attraction following sale of famous yacht

The Great Waterside Raft Race has not been held since 2019.

The Great Waterside Raft Race has not been held since 2019.

Crews prepare to battle it out as Great Waterside Raft Race returns

Rona II of Rona Sailing Project at Cowes SSR 2016. Photo bY: Max Mudie UK Sail Training.

Rona II of Rona Sailing Project at Cowes SSR 2016. Photo bY: Max Mudie UK Sail Training.

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Regatta to set sail from Southampton in race to Dartmouth to mark Mayflower 401

Hampshire provides a number of Olympic links with popular clubs and successful residents

Hampshire provides a number of Olympic links with popular clubs and successful residents

Hampshire's Olympic links for Tokyo 2020 games

PHOTOS: Twenty years after the Dell - a behind the scenes look at the hallowed ground

PHOTOS: Twenty years after the Dell - a behind the scenes look at the hallowed ground

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PHOTOS: Twenty years after the Dell - a behind-the-scenes look at the hallowed ground

Hampshire sailor Alex Thomson begins his quest for Vendée Globe gold

Hampshire sailor Alex Thomson begins his quest for Vendée Globe gold

Hampshire sailor Alex Thomson begins his quest for Vendée Globe gold

Paul Heys and his wife Marie-Claude. Picture: The Heys family.

Paul Heys and his wife Marie-Claude. Picture: The Heys family.

Fareham and Gosport

'He was a true legend': Man killed in swimming tragedy on holiday

Alex Thomson's Hugo Boss (Lloyd Images)

Alex Thomson's Hugo Boss (Lloyd Images)

Alex Thomson leads La Route du Rhum

Paul Watts/PBWPIX - Solent Sailing competition winners (L-R) Elias Paakkinen (2nd place), Noah McWatters (1st place) and Felix Trattner (3rd Place)

Paul Watts/PBWPIX - Solent Sailing competition winners (L-R) Elias Paakkinen (2nd place), Noah McWatters (1st place) and Felix Trattner (3rd Place)

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Solent University students show off their yachts - in a forty year old competition

Photo by Paul Wyeth

Photo by Paul Wyeth

Royal Yachting Association offers free sailing at Hampshire clubs

Alex Thomson's Hugo Boss (Cleo Barnham/Hugo Boss)

Alex Thomson's Hugo Boss (Cleo Barnham/Hugo Boss)

SAILING: Alex Thomson's one of many Hampshire sailors racing the Fastnet

The LandRover BAR British Americas Cup Team skippered by Ben Ainslie. Photo by Lloyd Images.

The LandRover BAR British Americas Cup Team skippered by Ben Ainslie. Photo by Lloyd Images.

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America's Cup win could see £140m boost for Hampshire

Ainslie back on track

Ainslie back on track

Ainslie back on track

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

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Southampton snubbed for top yacht race

Ben ainslie team

Ben ainslie team

Sir Ben Ainslie finds a new Asset to help him

Round the world star Dee Caffari to boost Southampton sailing project

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Sailing team named

The LandRover BAR Race yacht “Rita” in Bermuda. Photo by Lloyd Images.

The LandRover BAR Race yacht “Rita” in Bermuda. Photo by Lloyd Images.

SAILING: Can this boat take Sir Ben to Cup glory?

Hampshire sailor to be given a hero's welcome after Vendee Globe epic

Hampshire sailor to be given a hero's welcome after Vendee Globe epic

Hampshire sailor to be given a hero's welcome after Vendee Globe epic

Ben Ainslie with the America's Cup

Ben Ainslie with the America's Cup

SAILING: America's Cup to be contested on biennial basis

Alex at the finish of the Vendee Globe. PHOTO: Lloyd Images.

Alex at the finish of the Vendee Globe. PHOTO: Lloyd Images.

Hampshire sailor Alex Thomson eyes fifth Vendee Globe challenge

VENDEE GLOBE: Victorious Armel denies Thomson

VENDEE GLOBE: Victorious Armel denies Thomson

VENDEE GLOBE: Victorious Armel denies Thomson

Sailing aerial images of the IMOCA boat Hugo Boss, skipper Alex Thomson (GBR), during training solo for the Vendee Globe 2016, off England, on September 16, 2016 - Photo Cleo Barnham / Hugo Boss / Vendée Globe

Images aériennes de Hugo Boss, skipper

Sailing aerial images of the IMOCA boat Hugo Boss, skipper Alex Thomson (GBR), during training solo for the Vendee Globe 2016, off England, on September 16, 2016 - Photo Cleo Barnham / Hugo Boss / Vendée Globe

Images aériennes de Hugo Boss, skipper

Hampshire sailor Alex Thomson 'unlikely to beat rival in round-the-world race'

Alex Thomson on his Hugo Boss (Pic Josh Byford)

Alex Thomson on his Hugo Boss (Pic Josh Byford)

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VENDEE GLOBE: Thomson talks down chances as epic comeback continues

SAILING: Hampshire sailor sets world record

SAILING: Hampshire sailor sets world record

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SAILING: Hampshire sailor sets world record

Saints make double deal for academy stars

Saints make double deal for academy stars

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Saints make double deal for academy stars

Harrison Reed signs new deal at Saints

Harrison Reed signs new deal at Saints

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Harrison Reed signs new deal at Saints

Thomson breaks another record on Vendee Globe

Thomson breaks another record on Vendee Globe

Thomson breaks another record on Vendee Globe