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Fri 10 Oct 2007ISA puts faith in new fleetSailing:With the Irish Sailing Association (ISA) in no doubt about the extent of its dependence on the non-sailing public for future growth, it launches a new fleet of boats tomorrow in a significant, €500,000 initiative.The fleet has been purchased by the association to expand the sport around the country - especially to promote sailing to newcomers. But it is 16 of the country's top sailors, including Olympic team members, who will sail the boats first this weekend at the All-Ireland championships.