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Chris Webb, the first great 18 footer champion
“I have sailed in this club since it was formed and for twenty years have never taken a start. I am not a one-day champion, have always been a champion, and consider I should always be on scratch. Whilst I am boat sailing, if I can’t win without a start it is time for me to turn the game up.”