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Kop higher performance sailing av frank bethwaite pa. David dellenbaugh is an americas cup winning tactician and multiple world champion in different classes. View rankings of best high performance boats, best luxury performance boats and best luxury performance yachts at last updated. Sailing performance training enhancing sailing performance.
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