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International Ok Dinghy Class Puts Its History Into Print
The International OK Dinghy Class has consigned its class history to print in a magnificent illustrated book, just released, titled ‘Completely OK – the history, techniques and sailors of the OK Dinghy’. The class celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007 and this book was brought out as part of those celebrations to encapsulate a class that has had a major impact on generations of sailors for the past half century in upwards of 40 nations across the world. It was published on May 1 2008.

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China Team Assets to be Auctioned
Roll up! V5 AC yachts at bargain basement prices! China Team has announced today that it is to auction the bulk of its assets used during the last America’s Cup. Additionally, new material not previously used is to be sold.

Among the key items included in the catalogue are two America’s Cup Class yachts used during the competition, the CHN79 and the CHN46. Additionally, a catamaran and two RIBs are to be sold.

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60th Dragon Edinburgh Cup
The Dragon Edinburgh Cup is one of the UK’s most historic and prestigious yachting trophies. It was presented to the British Dragon Association in 1948 by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and has been awarded annually to the winner of the Dragon Open British Championship since 1949.

2008 will be the 60th time the Dragon class has raced for the Edinburgh Cup and this very special event will be hosted by the Royal Western Yacht Club, Plymouth from 9-12 July. The club will also host the Dragon UK South Coast Championship, which will take place immediately before the Edinburgh Cup from 5-8 July.

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