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London, England, 1825-07-21 00:00:00

NUMBER 11,998,1

ISLIC OF WIGHT.
PIiCIE REGATTA being fixed for the 4th and Stb
eE suourroosolog, the PRIZES gi►es this Truk, tbe
ROYAL YACHT CLUB to the Whotiog Vessek, will be

One of 80 Sevegsigns One of IQSovereigns
I
One of 29 Ditto One of 8 Ditto
And to the Losing Vessels 2 Sovereigns earls.

The Race to Wipes to Vtluch frown all &kids Potts, not ox-
•ording MI Tons Register, and without restrictions as to Sails or
ars.7-Vesseb to be entered at the Ofhce of Mr. Ward, at Flan
ICowes, at or before Monday, the 25th July, on paying a deposit of
Une Sovereign each, when regulations will be issued for the coo.
duct of the Race.

The Prises to be awarded to the Rowing Boats will be
One of 7 Sovereivu.
One of 5 Ditto I One of 2 Ditto.
And to the Losing Boats One Sovereign each.

The Bnata not. to exceed 23 ft. in length, not to be less than
4.ft. Sin. in breadth, nor be less in depth than 2 ft. 2 in. To be
entered, as before, (without deposit) when regulations will be de.
Offered for the Watch.
JOHN WARD, Secretary.

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