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VS Skiff National Championship final day and wrap up

11:35 AM Tue 11 Jan 2011 GMT

'Runaway & Purple Headed Warrior in close competition. - VS 15' Skiff 66th National Championships' Wendy Hodda Click Here to view large photo

66th Australian VS Championship ? Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Saturday 8th January Heats 9 and 10. Final Day 5 Races: Saturday conditions after a change overnight saw S breeze up to 18 knots on the course with short choppy water across the Bay. All skiffs good to go and the series points focus on the four skiffs with two races to win the Handicap Championship. ADD 123, Purple Headed Warrior and Wobbygong were equal leaders on 17 points, while Wildtrack were in with a real chance on 20 points. The courses for the day were two upwind finishes with the ...

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