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One of the most in-demand boat captains, ABBY EHLER has competed in three Volvo Ocean Races and run top race boats including Farr 40s, TP52s and the 76ft mini-maxi Nokia Enigma. She has also been a key player in shoreside management for the America’s Cup and SailGP.

ABBY EHLER explains how to prioritise pre-season boat preparation to ANDY RICE

Abby Ehler says she ‘fell into’ the world of boat captaining, but was delighted to discover she had

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