The Royal Albert
which has its headquarters at Southsea, was founded in 1865, and received the Royal warrant a year later. The Albert Cup, a challenge trophy that is annually offered for competition, has been won by many famous yachts during the past forty-five years, the holder for 1909-10 being Mr. M. B. Kennedy's "White Heather." The club numbers some 320 members, and the burgee is flown by 64 yachts.