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Ralph Roberts, New Zealand representative at the last Olympic Games, and the national Finn titleholder, retained his title when the New Zealand Finn championships were sailed at Nelson last month. Competitors, 35 of them from all parts of the Dominion, found varying conditions at Nelson, ranging from a very heavy swell on the first day, to very light winds on several other days. These pictures were taken during the running of the fifth race, when conditions were very light. This race was won by Dave Newell, second for the title, who, with Ralph, will represent New Zealand at the world Finn class championships at Holland later this year.

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Port Nelson was crowded with yachts for the invitation race

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Ron Nalder and assistants checking sail dimensions before races commenced

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Boats were weighed and centre-boards checked

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A very happy Ralph Roberts and his wife honeymooned in Nelson

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Nelson contender Milton Pope trying to catch every little breath of wind

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Dave Newell heading towards the finishing gum with Peter Mander hot on his tail

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Many different types of craft competed in the invitation race on the harbour