Australia’s lone nomination for the world sailor of year award, Nathan Outteridge, has missed out on winning the gong, which was announced in Korea overnight.
We’ve also missed the boat when it comes to hosting the America’s Cup.
Ports from Sydney through to Queensland, including Newcastle, were hoping to capitalise on a dispute between the Swiss and American contenders, who until today couldn’t agree on a race venue.
They’ve now put their differences aside, agreeing to sail off the Spanish port of Valencia, in February.
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