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Article: Gear freaks The sailor
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- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- October 14, 1995
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Also known as: dinghy sailor, cruising yachtsman
(non-competitive sailor), racing yachtsman or "winch gorilla"
(competitive yachtsman), yachtie (a derogatory term which implies a
greater commitment to sailing outfits than to sailing).
Numbers nationally: nearly three million people are regular
sailors.
Favourite locations: the Island Sailing Club, Cowes, the Isle of
Wight, during Cowes week (August); the English Harbour, Antigua
during Antigua Sailing Week (April); Saint Tropez during La
Nioulargue Regatta week (October); the Guinness bar, Earl's Court,
during London Boat Show (January); Southampton during Southampton