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Richard Langford, the man who boosted windsurfing’s recognition as an official sport in the UK, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the Elizabeth II, the British Queen.

The 63-year-old sailor has been chairman of the Royal Yachting Association since 2007 and is preparing to help Team Great Britain in the 2012 London Olympics.

“I got a letter a couple of months ago with an official stamp on it and was slightly concerned that it was a tax bill. The letter said that   …  More

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