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Leigh McMillan

Leigh McMillan is an Olympic sailor from the Isle of Wight who, currently leads Oman’s The Wave Muscat in the Extreme Series racing.

Below are some articles featuring Leigh’s endeavours.

14, December 2015·5 min read

Amazing result for Isle of Wight sailor as Extreme 40s Series finishes

The final act of the Extreme 40s Series comes to an end in Sydney. It was a challenging and tense end to the series, but Isle of Wight sailor, Leigh McMillan, did not disappoint.
Sarah Ayrton & Leigh McMillan
13, November 2015·2 min read

Island sailor’s tactician wins top award

Leigh McMillan’s tactician on board The Wave Muscat, Sarah Ayton, has made a huge impact in the Extreme Sailing Series and has now been awarded the International Sailing Federation Rolex World Sailor of the Year 2015.
Leigh McMillan in Istanbul
6, October 2015·3 min read

Isle of Wight sailor Leigh McMillan smashes Act 7 of Extreme Sailing Series

Leigh McMillian and his crew have finished Act 7 with an 11 point cushion before moving onto the final act of the Extreme Sailing Series in Sydney.
RTIR 2015 - sjp start in Cowes
29, June 2015·4 min read

Olympians and charity: All part of Round the Island Race (gallery)

The weather was glorious for spectators as well as those competing in the 2-015 Round the Island Race on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who shared their shots with OnTheWight.
Cardiff Extreme Series:
22, June 2015·6 min read

Island sailor, Leigh McMillan, taking the lead in Extreme 40s racing

After this important win Leigh will be back on the Island next weekend to be part of the Oman Sail entry in this year’s Round the Island Race.
Leigh McMillan on the Wave Muscat by lloyd images
16, March 2015·4 min read

Island sailor Leigh McMillan wins Extreme Racing in Oman

After the disappointing loss near the end of last year, Isle of Wight sailor Leigh McMillan lead his team back to top of the podium.
Extreme Series Racing
15, December 2014·2 min read

Disappointment for Island sailor in Extreme Series Racing

Disappointment for Island sailor Leigh McMillan and his team, but at least they had the satisfaction of gaining a place on the last day and finishing in second place in Act 8, as well as being second in the Series overall.
7, October 2014·4 min read

Extreme 40s continue racing series in Nice

Light winds dominated the opening day of Act 7 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Nice, France.
Extreme 40s Istanbul
16, September 2014·3 min read

Extreme 40s in Istanbul

For the opening day at the Extreme Sailing Series Act 6 in Istanbul, there was some extraordinary racing with every team pushing hard, including Island sailor Leigh McMillan.
Leigh McMillan:
26, August 2014·4 min read

Island sailor Leigh McMillan wins Extreme 40s Act 5 in Cardiff

Leigh is back at the top, winning Act 5 of the Extreme 40s series in Cardiff over the weekend. His next stop is Istanbul in mid-September.
Extreme 40s
21, August 2014·1 min read

Island sailor will battle it out in the Extreme 40s race in Cardiff

Isle of Wight sailor Leigh McMillan and his team on board The Wave, Muscat will be trying to regain the overall lead for the Extreme 40 series and on home (well almost) ground they stand a good chance of succeeding.
Oman Sail:
15, August 2014·6 min read

World record smashed in Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race

Congratulations to the crew on Oman Sail who smashed a World Record after sailing around Britain and Ireland in just three days and three hours. Watch out for others competing in the race passing the Island today.
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