Harry Highet
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Harry Highet (1892 - 1989) was a New Zealand civil engineer famous for his 'P-class' yacht design. This class is famous for being the sailing trainer vessel for many new entrants into the sport, and virtually every famous New Zealand yachtsman, including Sir Peter Blake and Russell Coutts, learnt to sail in one.
Harry was also involved in many railway construction projects in his capacity as an engineer for the New Zealand Ministry of Works.
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- Anderson, Grahame Fast Light Boats - Te Papa Press 2002.
- Elliott, Robin and Kidd, Harold The Highets, a Wellington yachting family - Boating New Zealand, March 2005.
