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The sailing world is in shock after the death of “genius” sail designer, Gautier Sergent at just 47.

Sergent, a Frenchman who was the lead sail designer for Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s America’s Cup challenge in Barcelona later this year, previously spent several years working in Auckland for North Sails.

Tributes from around the world have been flowing in for the respected and visionary designer who has been a lead sail designer on boats competing in the America’s Cup, The Ocean Race and most of the other major regattas around the globe.

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