SPEED-BOAT RECORD

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21949, 5 November 1934, Page 11

SPEED-BOAT RECORD

WELCOME TO THE HOLDER TO DO NO MORE RACING [from our own correspondent] LONDON. Oct. 5 Mr. Hubert Scott-Paine, the British speed-boat ace, was given a civic welcome at Southampton when he arrived back from Venice, where he recently beat the world's speed record for singleengined boats in Miss Britain 111. In the course of a luncheon Mr. W. Craven-Ellis, M.P. for Southampton, who presided, mentioned what a great part efforts like those of Mr. ScottPaine played in industry. Their friend had done not only a great deal for the motor-boat industry, but also for aviation. Only men like him had made such things as the launching of the great liner, the Queen Mary, possible.

Earl Howe, who was also present, referred to Mr. Scott-Paine as one of Britain's greatest ambassadors of sport. He had shown once more that Britain could produce the men with the grit to risk their lives in the interests of their country.

At the conclusion of a speech of thanks in a passage foreshadowing his forthcoming retirement from speed-boat racing, Mr. Scott-Paine. had just remarked, "This is the last . . ." when ho stopped and was unable to complete the sentence. After composing himself, he made his meaning clear by repeating. "This is the last time I shall be worrying you to come along when I return from abroad." "1 have definitely decided to do no more racing." Mr. Scott-Paine said afterwards. "I think it is wise to stop now. During my 25 years at the sport I have spent £'60,000, including £28,000 on Miss Britain 111. Everything I could expect to do I have achieved, and 1 think I have a record which enables mo to retire."