SECOND SAILING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD MEDAL FOR ELLIOTT WILLIS AND NIC ASHER

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That this House congratulates Elliott Willis and Nic Asher on winning the gold medal for Britain after a thrilling final race in the 470 Men's World Sailing Championship at Mordialloc Sailing Club in Melbourne; is thrilled that this is their second world title after their earlier victory in China in 2006; notes the success of British sailing in recent years; and hopes this great victory bodes well for many further successes for British men and women in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.