44 DBSC members made early starts on Saturday and Sunday to join the substantial fleet of ILCA Laser sailors at the Metro’s hosted by Vaucluse Yacht Club. The early start had the advantage of avoiding the crush of 18 Footers on the final weekend of their JJ Giltinan Championships. Ben Byford reports from the start boat:The ILCA Metropolitan Championships hosted by Vaucluse Yacht Club on March 9th and 10th saw record participation of 119 boats across all fleets, with sailors travelling from all corners of Australia to compete against the country’s best. Here’s a breakdown of the event:Participants:ILCA 4: 22 entrantsILCA 6: 62 entrantsILCA 7: 35 entrantsMost Represented Club:Double Bay Sailing Club stood out with 44 entrants.Weather Conditions:Saturday started with a promising wind
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