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Exploring some of the most exciting events in the world of sailing.

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

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 in any world class sporting occasion.

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The Spirit of Yachting: RYS Bicentenary Year

26/12/2015 GMT

RYS Bicentenary Year

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A film celebrating The Royal Yacht Squadron's bicentenary in 2015.

The Royal Yacht Squadron celebrates its bicentenary in 2015. The club's origins, development and current work will be charted around the key moments in the club's calendar.

With a clubhouse located within Cowes Castle on the Isle of Wight and Queen Elizabeth II as patron, The Royal Yacht Squadron, is one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in the world and celebrates its bicentenary in 2015. The club's origins, development and current work will be charted in a film set around the key moments in the club's calendar; the Fleet Review, Cowes Week, The Fastnet Race, the Round the Island Race and the club's America's Cup challenger, Ben Ainslie Racing, will all feature in this celebration of 200 years of yachting history.

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