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Classic DIV HIRW 2021 : Are You In?

In Breaking News // This morning SWS spoke with HIRW Regatta Director, Denis Thompson and asked the question: “Denis, what would it take to get a Classic Division at Hamilton Island in 2021?" His reply? “It only takes seven.” We only need seven boats to have a Division, but to make it interesting, let’s aim for 20!

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