YACHTING
TALBOT WINS WRIGHT TROPHY The last yachting race of the .season took place recently for t-liei Wright Trophy. F. Talbot sailing “Flying Cloud” secured a win, thus being the first skipper to annex three wins. There was a slight fresh in the river, the day being a little boisterous, with a strong S.E. wind with rains showers at times. Owing, to the offic'ai timekeeper (Mr. R'. C'arruthers) being indisposed, 31r. J. Talbot acted as starter, while 31r. S. N. Ohatfield in his speedboat acted as judge ana
course steward. The Wright Trophy lias-kindly been donated by 31 r. (‘has. Wright There are also two miniatures for the crew of the winning boat. Mr. C’blin Carrutliers and Master Dick Talbot were the successfnf competitors.
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Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 176, 1 May 1939, Page 2
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124YACHTING Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 176, 1 May 1939, Page 2
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