Story: Sailing and windsurfing
In the 1920s a 14-foot centreboard dinghy type, known as the X-class, became popular for competitive racing. The craze was kicked off by Governor General Lord Jellicoe, who had one built. He named it the Iron Duke after his Royal Navy flagship. Here the boat is performing in a light southerly on Wellington Harbour.
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Alexander Turnbull Library
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