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Freddie Carr

—Senior Contributor

Freddie has been a racer his whole life. It was winning Youth National and World Championships which propelled him into the world of the America’s Cup in 2001, and since then he has competed in six America’s Cups over 23 years, experiencing firsthand the transition from traditional sailing into the modern world of foiling.

Alongside his America’s Cup career, Freddie has raced on every top grand prix yacht racing circuit and continues to enjoy racing at the highest level today.

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Freddie Carr: Why I love this sport

So, here it is: my first column as a senior contributor and pundit for The Foil. This is the start of something new for me on a personal level, but more importantly for the sport I love. The Foil promises to be a great adventure.

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Emirates GBR: the winning interview

The season 5 SailGP championship triumph came down to a three-boat final that Freddie Carr describes as 'one of the best sailing races I've seen in a very, very long time.' And given Freddie's America's Cup pedigree, that's not a...

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