Prince Philip's yacht storms to victory at Cowes Week - 70 years after it was first built

Prince Philip's beloved 29ft racing yacht Bluebottle delivered a spectacular performance at Cowes Week, storming to victory in the Dragon class competition on the Isle of Wight.North Sails Cowes Week, its 200th anniversary, concluded this weekend, totalling an extraordinary 5,000 competitors, 642 boats, and 156 trophies.Throughout the week, Philip's former vessel secured three race wins alongside a second-place finish, establishing a decisive advantage over the 25 other Dragon class competitors throughout the regatta.It is a remarkable chapter in the story of a boat steeped in royal heritage.Camper and Nicholsons of Gosport originally constructed Bluebottle in 1947, which was gifted to the then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip for...

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