Another facet of training during this time was the able and untiring effort of civilians interested in the Navy generally but particularly in HMCS "Prevost". Although many, and from all walks of life, the instructional assistance in navigation by Alexander H. Jeffery, Q.C. and Professor R.L. Allen of the University of Western Ontario, together with the co-operation of J. Gordon Thompson in the use of his yacht were exceptional. The civilian interest in the welfare of HMCS "Prevost" has been of the utmost aid and much appreciated by every Commanding Officer and their staffs.