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In December 2016, Thomas Coville broke the record for sailing around the world. He tells CNN Mainsail about his historic 49-day journey.

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: The 'Queen Mary 2' ocean liner sails into dock alongside her sisters ships 'Queen Elizabeth' and 'Queen Victoria' to celebrate her 10th anniversary on May 9, 2014 in Southampton, England. The three cruise ships, which make up the entire fleet of Cunard's ocean liners, sailed together for the first ever time from Lisbon to Southampton. The Queen Mary 2, launched in March 2003, is the largest vessel ever to have been built for Cunard and is capable of holding up to 2620 passengers. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Queen Mary 2 today. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Cruise ship vs. trimaran in transatlantic battle

The Queen Mary 2 set sail on a one-off journey, racing four lightweight trimarans from western France to New York.

PAMPLONA, SPAIN - JULY 07: Runners lead fighting bulls around a corner at Estafeta street during the 1st day of the San Fermin running of the bulls fiesta on July 07, 2009 in Pamplona, Spain. People run through the streets of Pamplona with fighting bulls for eight mornings during the San Fermin fiesta which was made famous by Earnest Hemmingway's novel 'The Sun Also Rises'. The bullrun tradition in Pamplona dates back to 1591. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Where is he now? The American gored by a bull in Pamplona

By Matias Grez, CNN

Tripp Hock was like any other New York teenager, studying at college and interning during the summer. Then a brush with death made him chase his dream.

HAMILTON, BERMUDA - JUNE 26: Emirates Team New Zealand helmed by Peter Burling celebrate after winning the America's Cup Match Presented by Louis Vuitton on June 26, 2017 in Hamilton, Bermuda. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup: New Zealand gains revenge over Team USA

Redemption was sweet and emphatic as Emirates Team New Zealand trounced holder Oracle Team USA to regain the America's Cup on Bermuda's Great Sound.

Record-breaking speed sailor has plans for 'crazy boat'

By Henry Young, CNN

Walvis Bay, 2012.

15/06/2017 - Bermuda (BDA) - 35th America's Cup Bermuda 2017 - America's Cup Superyacht Regatta - Lionheart, 43.4m, J Class, Claasen Jachtbouw

America's Cup: Lionheart wins Superyacht Regatta

Lionheart won the America's Cup Superyacht Regatta in Bermuda, hosted by Boat International.

HAMILTON, BERMUDA - JUNE 17: Emirates Team New Zealand in action against ORACLE TEAM USA in race 2 on Day 1 of the America's Cup Match Presented by Louis Vuitton on June 17, 2017 in Hamilton, Bermuda. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup: Team New Zealand dominate USA in Bermuda

By Rob Hodgetts, CNN

Its history repeating itself, except this time the venue is Bermuda, not San Francisco.

TOPSHOT - Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Peter Burling is seen capsizing at the race start in race 5 of the 35th America's Cup Challenger Playoffs Semi-finals on June 6, 2017 in Bermuda's Great Sound. / AFP PHOTO / Mark Lloyd (Photo credit should read MARK LLOYD/AFP/Getty Images)

The moment an America's Cup boat capsized spectacularly

Emirates Team New Zealand capsize ahead of America's Cup semifinal against Land Rover BAR.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 06: Members of Emirates Team New Zealand lift the America's Cup trophy in celebration during the Team New Zealand Americas Cup Welcome Home Parade on July 6, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

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