HC Deb 11 February 1975 vol 886 c98W
35. Dr. Reginald Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what provision he is making for the entry of Royal Navy crews in the multi-hull yacht race in the Atlantic Ocean in 1975.

Mr. Judd

Our aim is to encourage offshore sailing as a valuable form of adventurous training and as a recreational activity. However, in the case of the forthcoming Atlantic multi-hull yacht race, it was decided after careful consideration of the costs and other factors that an official Royal Navy entry would not be possible.

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