Kate Middleton Joins British SailGP Team to Sailing
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The Duchess influences British sailing victory over New Zealand on Sunday 31 July in front of thousands of spectators gave Kate donned a wetsuit She joined her team of British racing in her F50 catamaran and Olympian Sir Ben She joined her race in the friendly Commonwealth with Ainsley.
A video of her racing was shared on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Instagram account, receiving thousands of likes from royal fans within hours. received enthusiastic comments.
The caption is:
" It's not just the race that's so important to these teams, it's their commitment to protect the future of our planet and inspire future generations to do the same.
"It was great to see the Protect our Future program by @1851trust doing exactly this.
'Thanks for the race too!'
Race held in Plymouth SailGP international sailing competition.
Britain welcomed endurance swimmer and environmentalist Louis Pugh as guest her racer, alongside Peter Burling and Blair Tooke, in the New Zealand F50.
Kate's team triumphed easily in front of thousands of ships that lined the coast of Plymouth.
The Duchess was visiting the SailGP event grounds as she was a Patron of the 1851 Trust, the official charity of her SailGP team in England.
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She arrived to a cheering crowd at lunchtime on Sunday.
Said Sir Benn: "She is a very good sailor in her own right. She has sailed with me in a foil boat, too. We expect a little extra help."
The 1851 Trust assists young people ages 11 to 16 in pursuing careers in science, technology and engineering.
Before the race, Kate spoke to members of both teams and explained how the SailGP ships worked.
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: "Now, I have a race to do, buddy." I participated in activities to educate young people about sustainability.
Her 12-year-old Carnegie Bedlow, from St Herria, Jersey, said:
"She asked me if she was interested in sailing. In the summer I do sailing her camping. I love the sea."
