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Inaugural Victorian Bic Open Cup at Parkdale YC

by Simon Dubbin on 16 Apr 2013
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Excitement is building ahead of the first Bic Open Cup to be held at Parkdale Yacht Club on the waters of Port Philip Bay this coming weekend, 20/21 April.

With a fleet of over 30 boats and age ranges from seven thru to fifteen, the local junior sailors are looking forward to the opportunity to sail in this first ever event for the Bic class in Victoria. In the mix will also see the current U13 Girls World Champion Kristen Wadley from Lake Tinaroo Yacht Club, QLD.

With the class now surpassing 6000 boats worldwide and offering the junior sailor an exciting, fast and modern design
these pocket rockets will add to fleets at local clubs.
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