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Exploring some of the most exciting events in the world of sailing - telling the human stories behind the race and revealing the passion, emotion and dedication needed to take part

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The Spirit of Yachting: Farr 40 World Championship

06/12/2014 GMT

Farr 40 World Championship

BBC World News - The Spirit of Yachting, Farr 40 World Championship

Professionals and amateurs together to race over four days in ten challenging races.

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.

The Farr 40 burst onto the yacht racing arena in 1997, a contender for the ultimate grand-prix type yacht. Its timeless, modern design has outlived expectation and outlasted the competition. The World Championship is the pinnacle of the Class' worldwide racing season. This year the one design fleet head to San Francisco, California, a spectacular backdrop for any regatta. 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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