The World Hobie Cat Championships is shaping to be one of the best which gets underway next week in Laucala Bay near Suva Point.

Organisers have confirmed that 117 entries have been paid with the Masters and Grand Masters registration already closed.

This year's championship will be held in 5 divisions where the winner will be declared after 12 races.

One of the organisers, Tony Philip also confirmed that 60 boats have been brought into Fiji from Australia.

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The World Hobie Cat Championship will start next Tuesday and end on the 19th of this month.