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Fashionably Late
Luna Rossa CEO Patrizio Bertelli gets his Italian America's Cup team off to a delayed, but formidable, start with some help from the Kiwis.
By Stuart Alexander

Thrice as Nice
Push came to shove at the US Sailing Team's Women's Match Race Trials in England, where America's best chance for gold prevailed.
By Stuart Streuli, Photos by Richard Langdon

A Girl in Full
Don't let Paige Railey's effervescent persona fool you. This Olympic-bound Laser sailor draws from a deep intensity and dedication within. Plus, Zach Railey and our predictions for American medal chances.
By Stuart Streuli

Tech Review
New Gear
With the promise of easier spinnaker handling, top-down furling systems for asymmetrics are all the rage amongst the offshore-racing and grand-prix set.

From the Experts
Boatspeed
Sailmaker Mike Ingham gets up close and personal with forestay sag and explains how to put power in your headsail when you need it most.

Technique
Chatter on the race course can often be more distracting than helpful. Andrew Campbell helps us figure out when to raise our voices.

Rules
When it comes to giving room, we want to keep clear without losing too much distance. Dick Rose clarifies how much room is room enough.  

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