A CRACK AUSTRALASIAN YACHT.
Mr. W. A Wilkinson’s 25-footer the “Speedwell,” designed and built by C. Bailev. junr. Winner of the 25-footL.R. Race at Auckland Regattas, 1901 ami 1902. Malmrangi Regatta 1901, Waiheke Regatta 1902. General Handicap Races of N.Z. Yacht Squadron and N.S. Yacht Club 1902, also North Shore Yacht Club’s Trophy for highest points in class, 1902. Full record : 12 Firsts. 2 Seconds and 2 Thirds for is starts. This is probably the best record of any boat, in Australasia —certainly in New Zealand.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIX, Issue IV, 26 July 1902, Page 195
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86A CRACK AUSTRALASIAN YACHT. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIX, Issue IV, 26 July 1902, Page 195
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