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The encyclopaedia of sport (1897)

Suffolk and Berkshire, Henry Charles Howard, Earl of, 1833-1898, Peek, Hedley, Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George), 1870-1918 · London : Lawrence and Bullen · leaf 659

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on the Solent, and Faugh-a-Hallagh and Polynia, both Payne boats,were the best in light weather. In Scotch waters Wenonah, designed and built by Herreshoff inAmerica, came over and showed a markedsuperiority over the local fleet. This year thei-raters had their first notable season.Doushka, by… … rate, the first racing boats of any note built ata yard, the name of which was destined to be-come a household word in connection withsmall yacht racing. The success of Mr. Chas.Sibbicks designs in yachts up to 5-rating andthe immense number of craft that have beenturned out from the Cowes yard is…

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