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Seahorse Sailor of the Month

JULY'S NOMINEES
Sailor of the Month HANNAH STODEL (GBR)
The four-time Paralympic sailor and three-time world champion – including winning the mixed crew division at the 29er Worlds – Stodel has been the driving force behind World Sailing’s efforts to return Para Sailing to the five-ringed circus. Most recently she has played a pivotal part in establishing the first World Sailing Inclusion Championships which will take place at the Barceló Mussanah Resort in the Sultanate of Oman between 30 November and 8 December

Sailor of the Month JAZZ TURNER (GBR)
Sailing her Albin 27-footer, Jazz is setting out to become the first disabled person to sail non-stop and unassisted around the British Isles. Jazz’s main challenge is metabolic; while she has restricted movement her other disabilities mean that she is unable to consume large quantities of food or drink at any one time and must also constantly manage her body temperature which can fluctuate from hot to cold in seconds – her body being unable to control temperature in the natural way

 

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JUNE'S WINNER
Sailor of the Month Winner SAMUEL GONÇALVES (BRA)
‘I have known Samuel for years, and have never seen the guy not smiling. A blessing for the sport and a true gentleman. Samuel epitomises the best of the Star class’ – Greg Smith; ‘This is our boy!’ – Pedro Erbert; ‘One of the best crews I have ever sailed with bar none and one of the best role models we have’ – Ant Razmilovic; ‘Not just a vote for the underdog, or a vote for unsung crews; Sam is one of the nicest Star crews around. And he helps make the world a better place, too!’ – Carol Cronin;
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