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World Service,13 Apr 1999,14 mins

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Yachtsman, Azhar Mansor, gets into difficulties on his attempted recording breaking trip, after his mast broke. Secretary of the World Speed Sailing Council, John Reid, discusses Mansor's difficulties and the record itself. Also in the programme: the popularity of Sir Ernest Shackleton in America, the counting of sea birds and late Christmas post for St Helena. Presenter: Anna Buckley.

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