Land Rover recognises sailing talent with Above & Beyond Award at the finale of the Extreme Sailing Series™ in Sydney, Australia

Eighth and final act of the series concludes in Australia, after beginning in Singapore in February followed by Oman, China, Germany, UK, Russia and Turkey  

Olympic Gold medallist Tom Slingsby claims Above and Beyond Award for impressive debut performance coming from last place to finish 4th in Sydney Harbour

First year the title has been awarded as part of Land Rover's sponsorship as a Series Main Partner to the Extreme Sailing Series™

Whitley, 17 December 2014: Tenacious, brave, intelligent and highly skilled: these were the four words used to describe the winner of the Land Rover Above and Beyond Award in Sydney, Australia, after three days of thrilling racing in the heart of Sydney Harbour.

Oman Air’s Tom Slingsby (AUS) was awarded the trophy for showcasing the greatest tactical performance and improvement seen this year on a debut appearance at the Extreme Sailing Series™.
 
Series Main Partner, Land Rover presents the Award to teams or individuals in recognition of those who have demonstrated the finest examples of skill, sportsmanship and strength of mind at each of the Extreme Sailing Series Acts in the true spirit of Land Rover’s Above and Beyond ethos.

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