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Brexit: UK nautical qualifications to be recognised in Spain by the summer

Britons with UK nautical qualifications will be able to sail Spanish boats this summer, Spain’s association of nautical companies has announced, a positive sign of agreements between Spain and Britain post-Brexit. 

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Ex-Spanish king at 79 becomes world sailing champion

Former Spanish king Juan Carlos at 79 has been named world sailing champion along with his crew during the classic six competition in Vancouver that also included American Dennis Conner.

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Three Spanish Olympic sailors robbed at gunpoint in Brazil

Three members of Spain's Olympic sailing team were robbed at gunpoint in a popular tourist area of Rio de Janeiro, where the Summer Games will start in less than three months, officials said Saturday.

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Nude sailors strip in bid for Olympics glory

Two Spanish Olympic sailing hopefuls have thrown caution to the wind by posing nude to raise their profile in the lead-up to the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro.