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The ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards are the highest awards achievable in the sport of sailing. This month, CNN Mainsail comes straight from the red carpet in Korea, with exclusive behind the scenes coverage of this glittering event. Shirley Robertson, herself a winner in 2000, rubs shoulders with the sport's role models, and with a look back at some of the best sailing pictures of the year, we take a closer look at 2009's roll call of sailing legends...

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CNN's monthly sailing show "MainSail" explores one of the world's most exhilarating, glamorous and toughest sports. "MainSail" brings viewers the latest from the biggest sailing events, plus technology and business aspects of the sport.

The show also showcases human endeavours accomplished by some of the world's greatest sailors and keeps viewers up to date with the latest news concerning the major races and regattas around the world.


Can shipping go green? Solar-powered ferries are being introduced in Hong Kong's polluted harbor, paving the way for others in the industry. Read about Solar Sailor		What now for Gulf sailing? The detention of British sailors by Iran in the Gulf raises questions about the safety of sailing in the region. Read about sailing in the Gulf


Mainsail's top 10 boats of 2009 In 2009, MainSail covered everything from vessels made out of plastic to billion-dollar yachts and sail-planes. Have a look at 2009 most fantastic boats		Plastic�boat to cross ocean Heir David de Rothschild is planning a voyage across the Pacific Ocean on a boat made of plastic bottles. See images and video of 'Plastiki'


How to fend off a pirate attack Attacks are on the rise worldwide, yet most hijacked sailors say they never saw the pirates coming. Outmaneuvering a pirate attack		Should teenagers sail solo? A growing number of teens are sailing solo around the world, fuelling a strong debate in the sailing world. The rise of of teenage sailors


SUPER-YACHTS Find out all you need to know about the latest super-yacht news! Planned $95M superyacht looks like killer whale Plans unveiled for world's first super-green superyacht Wealthy arm their yachts with military-level security		MORE MAINSAIL NEWS Keep up to date with sailing news, right here on CNN's MainSail. The fastnet tragedy 30 years on Fastest solar boat attempts round-the-world challenge Volvo Ocean Race winners: 'We fought for every mile'


ISAF events and rankings Stay up to date with the latest information from the official web site of the International Sailing Federation • Visit ISAF Web site		About Shirley Robertson Double Olympic sailing gold medalist Shirley Robertson is the host of CNN's monthly "MainSail" programme • Read about Shirley Robertson