Record 95 boats hit water for Sabre Class Victorian State Championship

4:13 AM Fri 1 Apr 2011 GMT

'Over 90 boats line up at Moridialloc SC for the Victorian Sabre State Titltes - Sabre Class Victorian State Titles' John Dance

At a time when 100+ fleets are rarely more than black and white photographic memories on club room walls, the Sabres are demonstrating that National classes can once again boast such numbers at both state and national levels. Combining ease of entry, affordability plus a varied and compelling regatta schedule has seen Victorian Sabre fleet swell to near record levels, with 95 entries for the recent State Titles at Mordialloc SC. With the forthcoming Nationals being hosted at Blairgowrie, the association is confident that the idyllic holiday location, schedule of social events and superb sailing water will attract well over ...

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