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When kiteboarding was given the Olympic seal of approval earlier this year, the brightest stars in the sport were faced with some life-changing decisions. Would they continue as semi-professionals who sail for fun, or quit their day jobs and focus all their time and energy to qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Rio -- with a good shot at winning gold?

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America's Cup opts for speed in 2013updated: Tue Sep 14 2010 11:58:00

The 2013 America's Cup will be faster than ever after organizers announced that wingsail catamarans will be the vessels of choice.

2012 Olympic class sparks RYA criticismupdated: Mon Nov 17 2008 08:09:00

A decision not to change a sailing class for the 2012 Olympic Games has drawn criticism from Britain's Royal Yachting Association (RYA).

Ben Ainslie named World Sailor of the Yearupdated: Wed Nov 12 2008 11:10:00

Britain's Olympic sailing hero Ben Ainslie has clinched the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Rolex World Sailor of the Year crown for a record third time.

Great Britain and Italy make ISAF women's finalupdated: Tue Oct 14 2008 13:15:00

Great Britain and Italy have qualified for the women's International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Nations Cup match racing grand final in Brazil next March.

Olympic sailors face a unique testupdated: Fri Aug 24 2007 07:45:00

The world's top sailors are rethinking their preparations for next year's Olympics after drifting in the Yellow Sea currents with barely a gust of wind during a pre-Games test event here.

Sanderson to lead GB cup syndicateupdated: Fri Mar 30 2007 05:11:00

Volvo Ocean Race winner Mike Sanderson will lead a British bid to win the America's Cup.

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