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It Took One Crazy Weekend To Appreciate The Skill, Intensity, And Beauty Of Sailing: Oracles Larry Ellison is known for his fierce competitiveness in the world of sailboat racing, especially the Americas Cup. Yet he also once described the sport as “idyllic independence.” Now I understand what he meant — and why he loves it so much. Over an intense weekend of learning and racing, I took the sailing challenge myself. Strong winds gusted as Charlotte Matthews, my instructor at Hudson River Community Sailing, and I navigated the sparkling waters of lower Manhattan. The lessons culminated on Sunday in a competition against eight much more experienced crews. My colleague and producer, Justin Gmoser, ...