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(Issue 3: April 2009) In a first for the Caribbean, the 2009 International One-Metre World Championships for radio control yachts are to be held at Carlisle Bay, Barbados from 21 to 27 June.
Up to 76 skippers from around the world will compete to find the new
World Champion. It will be the first time the IOM class has staged an
event of this stature in the Caribbean. Reigning champion Brad Gibson
from Australia can expect strong competition from skippers in the UK,
France, Italy, Portugal, Denmark, Norway, Spain, USA, Canada, South
Africa, New Zealand and Australia, as well as the Caribbean. Around
25-30 races will be completed in the prevailing 12-18 knot winds.
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