MainSail
It is Ireland's largest international regatta--Cork week. MainSail's Shirley Robertson tests the waters when she joins a crew to experience what it's like to sail a huge yacht on the small course. We also explore the attraction to three-man sports boats. And, we go sailing with the Irish Volvo Ocean Race entry, the Green Dragon Team.
Sat Aug 16: 1130, 1730 GMT; Sun Aug 17: 0730, 1330, 1830 GMT; Mon Aug 18: 1330, 1730 GMT |
Weather FX
Concerns persist about air pollution in Beijing, even as the Chinese capital welcomes the world to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Weather FX looks at the role weather plays in air quality -- in Beijing and other major cities around the world. We'll also examine how heat, humidity and other conditions can impact the health of athletes and fans alike.
Sat Aug 16: 0730, 1330, 1830 GMT; Sun Aug 17: 1130, 1730 GMT; Thu Aug 21: 1330, 1730 GMT
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