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Inaugural sailboat race hits Okanagan Lake this weekend

Bryon McLuckie / Global Okanagan

Racers from across North America are docking in Kelowna, as dozens of sailboats take to Okanagan Lake for the Melges 24 Canadian National Championship.

The touring race series has stops all over North America and this weekend marks its Kelowna debut.

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Many of the competitors are already in the Okanagan and did a bit of warm-up Wednesday, taking part in the Kelowna Yacht Club’s weekly sail night.

The first race hits the water this Friday night with the championship wrapping up on Sunday.

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