PRINCE PHILIP CUP YACHT RACES
(N.Z. Press Association —Copyright) MELBOURNE, December 12,
The Royal yacht, Bluebottle, still leads on points after two heats of the Prince Philip Cup series for Dragon class yachts, although she came fifth in the second heat yesterday Bluebottle won the first heat on Monday. The Australian boat, Flicka, skippered by Jock Sturrock, who won a bronze medal in the 5.5-metre class at the Olympic Games and who was first holder of the cup, won the second heat. Further heats will be held today, tomorrow, and on Friday.
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Press, Volume XCIV, Issue 28150, 13 December 1956, Page 17
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