The Showdown - A chance for future Australian champions

10:53 AM Sat 30 Oct 2010 GMT

'Farr 40 (War Games) skipper Wayne Banks-Smith turns on the speed in Race One of the three day regatta. - RYCT The Showdown Regatta 2010' Jane Austin Click Here to view large photo

Future Australian champions and potential international sailors from Tasmania could emerge from The Showdown 2010 regatta today where more than 400 adult and youth sailors enjoyed spirited racing on the River Derwent. 'It's from big fleet regattas like this that come the future national champions,' said Nick Hutton, international race officer and principal race officer for this regatta, after all classes completed four races despite a delay of because of lack of wind this morning. 'We have some outstanding young sailors in the Laser full rigs, Laser Radials, Laser 4.7s, International Cadets, Mirrors and Sabots,' he added. 'Today we also ...

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