Date:14/02/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/02/14/stories/2008021456362000.htm

Sport - Sports : General

Hobie-16 National from March 20

HYDERABAD: The Hobie-16 National championship cum selection trials for the international circuit will be held off Rushikonda Bay, near Visakhapatnam from March 20 to 27.

Clubs affiliated to the National Hobie Class Association are eligible to take part. Performance here will determine selection for international competition planned for 2008, subject to approval of the Yachting Association of India selection committee, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Government of India.

Additional information, entry forms may be had from/submitted with fees to Major Utpal More, Honorary Secretary, National Hobie Class Association, Watermanship Training Cell, Artillery Centre HQ, Ibrahimbagh P.O, Golconda, Hyderabad-500031. Contact: Ph: 040-23518219 Ext. 3510, mob: (0)9440155895, Fax: 040-23512669/23525949, email: nhca@rediffmail.com. — Special Correspondent