FORECAST.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 121, 27 November 1928, Page 12

FORECAST.

The following forecast was Issued at 9 a.m. to-day for the ensuing 21 hours; — Winds —Northerly at first over most of the North Island south of Auckland, but soiilhwesterlles or southerlies gradually becoming general: moderate to strong generally, and reaching gale force at a low exposed positions. Barometer —Little movement at first; rising later. Seas—"Becoming rather rough on tho west coast and southof Castlepoint; elsewhere moderate. Tides—Good south of East Cape; moderate elsewhere. Weather—Unsettled, with rain In most districts, but improving shortly from the westward; mist or fog In places at first; temperatures becoming colder.

There is no keener yachtsman than King George, ami—what perhap. is of more importance—His .Majesty is a practical sailor. He is capable of lending a hand whenever it may be required, bending a sheet with the best of the crew, and faking the "heel as expertly as tiny Railing-master. None, in short, can handle a yacht better (han he; indeed, had the King been born in another sphere he might have earned his living at sea. This, at all events, was the opinion of King Edward when listening to bis son issuing orders aboard the Britannia many years ago.