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S10.E1 ∙ Brave New World

Sat, Feb 26, 2011

South America has become the latest hotbed of sailing - from Olympic and world champions to top designers, the continent has made its mark across the whole sport. Against the backdrop of the Circuito Atlántico Sur Rolex Cup 2011, the prestigious race from Argentina's capital Buenos Aires to Punta Del Este, Uruguay we explore the driving forces behind this revolution in sailing. Featuring contributions from Brazil's multiple Olympic Gold medalist Robert Scheidt, Volvo Ocean Race Champion Torben Grael and Argentina's most illustrious yacht designers; Juan Kouyoumdjian and German Frers as well as the competitors at the Circuito Atlántico Sur Rolex Cup 2011, it is an unparalleled exploration of sailing South American style.

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S10.E2 ∙ Role Reversal

Sat, Mar 26, 2011

This year the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship returns to Sydney, Australia. One of the most competitive sailing classes in the world, the Farr 40 brings professionals and amateurs together to race over four days in ten challenging races, all desperate to be crowned Farr 40 World Champion.

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S10.E3 ∙ The Tides of Time

Sun, Apr 24, 2011

Offshore racing has always been one of yachting's most challenging arenas. In this programme 'The Spirit of Yachting' will delve into the history of this challenging and dangerous sport. It will look at the very first races 90 years ago up to the present day and will question where the future of this sport is heading. Some of the world's finest and bravest sailors will tell the story of this unique discipline.

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S10.E4 ∙ Science of Speed

Sun, May 22, 2011

What does it take to make a yacht fast? We explore the science and the design behind the world's fastest yachts - from Rolex's Learning Centre in Switzerland to the most prominent Designers and sailors in the world and sailing's greatest races - we unlock the secret of speed.

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S10.E5 ∙ Island Life

Sun, Jun 26, 2011

2011 marks the inaugural running of the 400-nautical mile offshore race for from Gaeta, just north of Naples, south to the imposing volcanic island of Stromboli and then north to the finish off Capri. Part of the Rolex Capri Sailing Week, this new race is sure to be an instant classic.

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S10.E6 ∙ The Spirit of the Rock

Sat, Jul 23, 2011

One of the most renowned yachting events in the Mediterranean, the Giraglia Rolex Cup has been a tradition for European sailors for over 50 years. From the race start off the historic port of Saint Tropez the fleet heads through the idyllic Iles des Hyeres and across the sea to round the Giraglia, a rocky islet off northern Corsica, before racing to the finish off San Remo, a total distance of 241 nautical miles.

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S10.E7 ∙ Anatomy of a Team

Sun, Aug 21, 2011

When fractions of a second can mean the difference between winning or losing, we focus on the men and women onboard a yacht who can make that difference. With exclusive access to a world class sailing team in training and also in race mode, we break down each of the many roles onboard, from helmsman to bowman, to find out it takes to sail, and try to win, on a top racing yacht.

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S10.E8 ∙ The Race Against Time

Sun, Sep 25, 2011

One of the most famous, and feared, sailing contests on the planet - a firm fixture on the offshore calendar since 1925, the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race is a classic. The 608 mile race is no place for the faint-hearted, nor the fool-hardy, requiring a mix of tactical strategy, skill and raw determination just to finish, let alone win. It attracts some of the world's most impressive ocean going race yachts, and this show will follow their preparations as they vie to claim one of sailing's most coveted trophies.

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S10.E9 ∙ Clash of the Titans

Sun, Oct 23, 2011

The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is one of the highlights of the Mediterranean sailing calendar. The Costa Smeralda provides a stunning setting as the glamour of the dock mixes with the world's most beautiful racing yachts. This show will follow all the action over this week long event.

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S10.E10 ∙ First Among Equals

Sun, Nov 27, 2011

The New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup is a biennial week long regatta organised by the New York Yacht Club. Entry is by invitation-only to a limited number of the world's elite yacht clubs. A mixture of fleet racing in one-design Swan 42 yachts in historic waters of Rhode Island sound - location for some of sailing's greatest and most historical duels - it promises to be an unmissable challenge.

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S10.E11 ∙ The Club

Fri, Nov 25, 2011

The Rolex Middle Sea race is a 607 mile circumnavigation of the island of Sicily. The race starts and finishes in Malta; passing active volcanoes, a myriad of legendary islands and stunning wildlife along the way to create one of the world's most breath-taking events. Then as the year draws to a close we look back over the 2011 sailing season. We will re-live all the action as we announce the winners of this year's ISAF awards.

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S10.E12 ∙ A Sporting Nation

Sun, Jan 22, 2012

The Rolex Sydney Hobart is on every sailors 'to do' list. It epitomises everything about offshore racing. It requires endurance, tactical skill and most of all, a determination to get to the finish. It's the world's toughest short offshore course and this show will see who will be crowned the overall winner.

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