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52 Super Series

No racing today in Valencia but title is still wide open between Sled and Platoon.

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With no racing possible today at the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week due to winds which proved too light or too unsettled, German flagged Platoon Aviation now carry a 12 points lead into the…

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