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Article: Sailing: Nationals set for West River

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October 7, 2004
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West River Sailing Club will host a 50th anniversary celebration of the Albacore class this weekend.

A strong fleet of 26 boats will compete for the U.S. National Championship, being held Saturday through Monday on the West River. Additionally, another 25-30 "vintage" Albacores are expected to participate in a Saturday afternoon cruise.

Peter Duncan, a Severna Park resident and current president of the U.S. Albacore Association, said several wooden boats from the 1950s will be on display during the weekend. A dinner banquet Saturday night at WRSC will feature a slide show and speeches from longtime Albacore owners.

"This should be the largest gathering of Albacores to take place in the ...

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