SCUTTLEBUTT EUROPE #1399 – 2 JANUARY 2008

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10SQ. METRE CANOE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Sparkling conditions greeted the 39 competitors in the International 10Sq. Metre Canoe World Championship held at the McCrae Yacht Club on Port Phillip Bay. Warm sunshine and 10-15kts of SW breeze provided the perfect opener around a large triangular Olympic course.