ROUND NEW ZEALAND
Suggested Yacht Race One of the most interesting yacht races in New Zealand aquatic history is promised if the Melbourne boat Oimara crosses the Tasman in January. Mr. J. McLean, owner of the Wellington 36 foot yacht Restless, has announced that he is willing to meet the Australian boat in a circuit of New Zealand if the more ambitious race from Wellington to Australia' cannot be arranged. ■ Mr. McLean’s suggestion is tliat any race arranged should be a pure sporting event without professional skippers. The Oimara was unable to find a competitor in Australia for the trans-Tas-man trip, but the owner, Mr. F. J. Bennell, stated that he would nevertheless make the voyage. j
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Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 54, 27 November 1930, Page 13
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117ROUND NEW ZEALAND Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 54, 27 November 1930, Page 13
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