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Records are made and broken, and today's great sailors amaze us with new adventures and new achievements. But let's not forget those who have gone before, and those who made sailing what it is today. This picture-led feature charts the remarkable stories of some of the world's greatest sailors, and the tragedies that befell them. Famous names include Eric Tabarly, Loic Caradec, Sir Peter Blake, Lizzie and Mike McMullen, Alain Colas, Olivier Moussy and Robert James.

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Albatross (Diomedeidae) flying over large waves in typical Southern Ocean conditions off northern South Georgia.
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Onne van der Wal / Albatross (Diomedeidae) flying over large waves in typical Southern Ocean conditions off northern South Georgia.
Yacht under spinnaker in rough weather.
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Rick Tomlinson / Yacht under spinnaker in rough weather.
Man helming Amel 54 ^Hollis^ in heavy seas, Caribbean. Model released and property released. 2006.
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Billy Black / Man helming Amel 54 ^Hollis^ in heavy seas, Caribbean. Model released and property released. 2006.
Slight breeze creates a dazzling effect of light on the water.
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Rick Tomlinson / Slight breeze creates a dazzling effect of light on the water.