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Fri 02 Feb 2010Howth to stage Etchells worlds
SAILING:AS THE 33rd America’s Cup waits to see if racing can finally be held at Valencia today, Ireland is certain to have a taste of more traditional cup competition next August when Howth Yacht Club plays host to the Etchells World Championship.
The 30-footer counts some of the world’s best-known sailors in its ranks and is often the choice of professionals and Olympians as their amateur class.
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