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World's fastest sailor at Speed Week
Surfers and sailing boat enthusiasts are taking part in Weymouth Speed Week. The aim is to go as fast as possible powered only by the wind. Record holder Paul Larsen has been giving advice
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World's fastest sailor gives some speedy advice
The world's fastest sailor has been on Portland today, sharing ideas about how to go as quickly as possible on water, powered only by the wind. Paul Larsen holds the world record after sailing at more then 75 mph.
He called in to Weymouth Speed Week where windsurfers and sailors are hoping to go even faster. Our Dorset correspondent Duncan Sleightholme reports.
Strange craft compete in Speed Week
Strange sailing boats and windsurfers are hoping to sail as fast as possible off Portland during the annual Speed Week.
The sailing world speed record holder Paul Larsen is there today.
The competition, which has been running since the 1970s, sees sailors go as fast as they can across 500m of Portland Harbour.