VRsport.tv is back down on the English Riviera to cover the 2016 UK 29er Nationals. After a recent worlds regatta in the Netherlands, the UK fleet is back on British waters, taking on two races today to begin qualifying. At times the breeze was variable in both angle and strength, with a lot to be gained depending on the shift and minimising mistakes. We asked the some of the sailors what they love about sailing the 29er to find out why it is such a successful youth class.
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