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This month on Mainsail

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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About the show

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?
Can shipping go green?

Solar-powered ferries are being introduced in Hong Kong's polluted harbor, paving the way for others in the industry.


What now for Gulf sailing?
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.

Mainsail's top 10 boats of 2009
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.


Plastic boat to cross ocean
Plastic boat to cross ocean

Heir David de Rothschild is planning a voyage across the Pacific Ocean on a boat made of plastic bottles.

How to fend off a pirate attack
How to fend off a pirate attack

Attacks are on the rise worldwide, yet most hijacked sailors say they never saw the pirates coming.


Should teenagers sail solo?
Should teenagers sail solo?

A growing number of teens are sailing solo around the world, fuelling a strong debate in the sailing world.

ISAF events and rankings
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
About Shirley Robertson

Double Olympic sailing gold medalist Shirley Robertson is the host of CNN's monthly "MainSail" programme

• Read about Shirley Robertson