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National Hobie 16 event

HYDERABAD: The National Hobie 16 championship will be held at Rushikonda Bay, Visakhapatnam, from April 5 to 11.

It will be hosted by the Artillery Water Sports Association and the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP). Affiliates of the National Hobie Class Association (NHCA) are eligible to take part. The course for racing will be determined by the prevailing sea and wind conditions at the time of the event.

Sailors under 19 years of age can take part in the youth category, planned for this year's competitions. They will need to furnish proof of age. Performance in these Nationals will be considered while picking Indian teams for international events in the Hobie 16 class planned this summer.

Application

Teams must complete the prescribed form available with Major Utpal More, Honorary Secretary, National Hobie Class Association, C/o Watermanship Training Cell, HQ Artillery Centre, Golconda, Ibrahim Bagh PO, Hyderabad, 500 031 (040 23518219, extension 3510; fax: 040 23512669/ 23525949; mobile: (0) 94401 55895, email: nhca@rediffmail.com

They may be submitted to the above-mentioned official by March 20, accompanied by fees of Rs. 2,500 per entry by demand draft payable at Hyderabad for those bringing their own boats and Rs. 5,000 for those using craft provided by the host. — Special Correspondent

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