Speed sailing - Adrenalin rush entertainment on the water

6:27 PM Tue 18 May 2010 GMT

'Action from the International Tornado Association - International Tornado Association' Tornado Speed Sailing

Speed sailing - It's supped-up sailing - fast-paced, high-speed, short, sharp and entertaining and it's another new innovation of the International Tornado Association (ITA) for 2010. The aim of this fresh approach to sailing is to breathe new life into the sport and bring the skills and thrills of Tornado catamaran racing to a wider audience and a new generation of spectators and sailors. Close action, engrossing battles, slick commentary, short races, legendary skippers and all starting on time. It's sailing as we have never seen it before and tailor-made to be both spectator and media friendly. Speed sailing events ...

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