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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:sailing
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gptkbp:categories
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gptkb:Class_1_yacht
Maxi yacht
Open 60
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gptkbp:duration
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approximately 4 months
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gptkbp:first_edition
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gptkb:12
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gptkbp:first_held
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gptkb:1973
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gptkbp:first_race
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gptkb:Southampton
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gptkbp:frequency
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every four years
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Whitbread Round the World Race
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gptkbp:last_held
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gptkb:2001
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gptkbp:legacy
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inspiration for future races
enhanced safety standards in offshore racing
establishment of professional sailing teams
global recognition of sailing as a sport
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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gptkb:television
online media
print media
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gptkbp:notable_participants
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gptkb:Sayula_II
gptkb:Fisher_&_Paykel
Merit
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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gptkb:Grant_Dalton
gptkb:Conrad_Humphreys
gptkb:Jean-Luc_Van_Den_Heede
gptkb:Mike_Golding
gptkb:Paul_Cayard
gptkb:John_Bertrand
gptkb:Loick_Peyron
gptkb:Ken_Read
gptkb:Sir_Peter_Blake
gptkb:Derek_Hatfield
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gptkbp:notable_winners
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gptkb:Sayula_II
gptkb:EF_Language
gptkb:Steinlager_2
Illbruck Challenge
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gptkbp:related_event
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yacht shows
sailing festivals
maritime exhibitions
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gptkbp:route
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around the world
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gptkbp:sailing_event
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development of racing yachts
increased popularity of offshore racing
influence on sponsorship in sailing
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gptkbp:sponsor
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gptkb:Whitbread_PLC
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Volkswagen
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gptkbp:type
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offshore race
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Volkswagen
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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