Rick Nankin - With The Wind In His Sails

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Regarded as one of South Africa’s most talented yachtsmen, Rick Nankin has enjoyed a life dedicated to the sport he loves. First chosen by Phil Gutsche to skipper his famous yacht ‘Warrior’ in the 1996 Cape-to-Rio race, listening to Rick one is in little doubt that he was born to a life on the ocean wave. It makes for a fascinating listen.

24 Sep English South Africa Society & Culture · History

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