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Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 29, 29 October 1934, Page 11

For several years the New Zealand squadron of the Royal Navy stationed at Auckland has taken a very keen interest in the sport of yachting. The cruisers have been placed at the disposal of the Anniversary Regatta. Committee on several occasions, as flagship, while the whole ship’s company, from Vice-Admiral Burges Watson to the lowest rating, have shown a keen interest in the sport. At a meeting of the Auckland Yachting Association an offer was received from the Naval Sailing Club to give the use of 10 sailing whalers to the local yacht clubs, who will man them with their own members and hold races on January 19, April 13 and 27. The naval men also offered to donate prizes for these races. The offers were readily accepted, and already keen Interest is being displayed in the personnel of the various crews for the events.