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No Need for Speed
While the bizarre spectacle that is now the Americas Cup lumbers towards a start date in August, and Sail GP (Powered by Nature!) jets its ten 50ft catamarans, and associated paraphernalia, crew and egos across the world from Christchurch to Bermuda, one event took place last weekend in California that has more skill, tradition and competitive tension than both the high profile events put together.