'I teach a lot of kids to sail - they get inspired'

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One of the peculiarites of Leicestershire and Rutland is the fact that despite the fact both counties are as far from the sea that it's possible to get in this country, many people love anything to do with the water, and in particular, sailing. Now you might think that getting into sailing involves spending a fortune on kit, but that couldn't really be further from the truth. Ben Jackson discovers what it takes for beginners to get started on a visit to Syston Sailing Club.