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113. Pedro Millet, the silver medal that changed everything.
23 de octubre de 2025 · 1h 30m · 10 visitas · Saronic Gulf
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Pedro Millet, a silver medalist in the 470 class at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, details his transition from dinghy racing to classic yacht competition.4:12 Millet began sailing in the late 1960s at the Club Nàutic El Masnou, eventually partnering with Antonio Gorostegui to secure Spain’s first Olympic sailing medal in 44 years.7:57 He highlights the technical nature of the 470 class, noting its 115-kilogram weight and the importance of crew coordination in the light, short-chop conditions of Lake Ontario.17:39 Millet emphasizes that their success relied on intuitive preparation and a cohesive team rather than the specialized support staff common in modern Olympic campaigns.20:31 Following the 1976 Games, Millet shifted his focus to offshore racing, participating in the Admiral’s Cup aboard the *Odysseus IV*.26:12 He currently campaigns the *Cascabel*, a Sparkman & Stephens-designed Swan 43, in classic boat regattas.27:42 The discussion also covers the historical role of the Roga shipyard in Premia de Mar, which manufactured competitive 470s for the international market.14:58
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