Covered in this episode: * How great it was to return to Valencia / memories of America’s Cup events of old / thronged with UK visitors there to see SailGP* The local taxi drivers’ opinions on the size of the crowds* The problems of covering sailing in light winds and the constraints of a broadcast window* Magnus pitching (again) for a trial of windward starts* The perfect positioning of the media centre in Valencia – right at the back of the start box* Light winds didn’t mean poor racing / the benefits of split fleets / the sailors remain ultra competitive* How impressive the F50’s big rigs are to be able toi race in seven knots of breeze* Motorised booster jets yet to be tested* Justin’s experience with Russell Coutts in the press conference* British Olympic medallist John Gimson gets some wheel time for the Swedish team* The Spanish sparkled on Saturday and crashed out on Sunday* How the Italians surprised everyone – including themselves?* A stellar performance in Sunday’s single fleet race from the Americans* Backed up by a smash and grab win in the final* The British were better but not good enough* The Australians had to settle for second, but will have gone home happy* Time to make a decision on the Middle East events* Geneva is up next – will there be any wind? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.yachtracinglife.com/subscribe

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