ANNIVERSARY REGATTA

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 24, 29 January 1926, Page 5

ANNIVERSARY REGATTA

A BRILLIANT DAY. ! SPLENDID SHOW OF WHITE WINGS. KEEN RACING IN ALL CLASSES. "f,,r the fir-t time in n -crip- of years [Auckland's annual regatta was favoured ■irith ideal weatlipr. Yesterday suggested to vaolitemen that there would lie almost a fiat calm, but early in the morning the wind '-iiine away gently from the north. a nd when the lir-t pun -went for the fonrteeu-fonter* at 0.4.1 a.m. there was quite a pood full sail breeze. Aqiinti'' riitlin-i.'i-t- from PonsonUy to Judge's Bay were e.irly fit work, and the I various aiK-horafjea presented scenes of picturesque animation as trews toiled energetically in the perfect morning. About 0 a.m. Mechanics' Bay was a sight to delijiht heart and eye of a sailJng man. The liii fellows, top-sails up. ■were getting under way, smaller craft were moving out to the starting line, and all varieties of motor craft from luxurious launches to noisy outboard motor dinghies were chugging merrily. Tn quick succession from the same slip ■went out Avolon and Desert Gold, the former shortly to seek the coveted cup which the latter brought back from Dunedin a few years ago. Through the generosity of Mr. M. R. Kelluill the reaatta officials and their guests were aciTinimo<latf>fl under ideal conditions. The "Kaimilua," gaily decorated with hunting, was a flagship of a type that fliiy regatta committee would envy. Her line spacious Hush deck, completely awninsed, arvommodated a growing throujj of interested spectators as the flny progressed. Mr. Kellum himself ■flas away at Rotorua, but the captain, officers and crew did everything possible for the comfort of their guests. Promptly to time the fourteenfooters were a way for the first race of ■the -day. and at 10 a.m. the finest sight of all, the start of the A class was witJiesspd. All of the seven bipr fellows got away together in close order. From then onwards the, officials had a busy morning, dispatching the competitors in the "various events. At 10.30 a.m.. hi=> Excellency, aceompained by Lady Alice Fergusson and his staff, arriveil, mid was welcomed by Mr. Beaumont, chairman of the regatta committee arid Capt. fcioltow of the Kaimiloa. Commodore Alister Beale and several oliicers from the Dunedin •were also present. On behalf of Mr. Kellum, Mr. Chesney entertained the guests aboard. ~Slr. Kellum wired froru Rotorua regretting his inability to be present, and wishing the regatta committee, every success with their days function. Sir Charles and Lady Ferguseon took particular interest in the start of the M class, their son being & member of the crew of the M 3, (the Matarere. Along the foreshore, on both sides of the harbour, large numbers of people .Watched the progress of the races. The crowd on the end of the King's wharf, where a fine view of the white sailed boats could be obtained, was particularly large. Unfortunately for the spectators on this and neighbouring vantage points, the finishing line was some distance away, and the judging of the results was Sl matter of guess work. THE STARTS. FIRST RACE.—CLASS X. (14ft Jellicoe Class.) Course.—Fmm starting lino between flnsthip and , mark Ihuoy moored south, thence round S'.inrls-pit Hirht. Resolution huny. blnck ■buoy off Knndspif, :md finish between flagship and mark buoy moored south. Eight boats came to the starting line jFor the first race of the day. Iron Duke crossed with the gun and was closely followed by Rona, Queen March. -loan and Avalon". Then came Dulcie and Rangi about a minute behind. Desert Gold, which got too far down the harbour, crossed three minutes after the leaders. Idler came on the scene ten minutes Jate and set out after the others. The wind was light from the northeast, which gave the eight boats a close laul down to the Sandspit; a flat run across to Resolution a broad lead up larbour to the mark off the ..atchman Island, and another close haul back to the flagship. Iron Duke was soon passed ty Rona, Queen March and Avalon. and in thia order they lay down past Victoria iwharf for the Sandspit mark. The times round the Sandspit were Itona 9h 56m 20s. Queen March 9h 56m 225, Avalon !)h o7m Is, Rangi 9h 57m 30s, Iron Duke 91i 'urn 3,'!s. Joan 9h 58m 20s, Dulcie 9h 59m os, Desert Gold 10h 3m ?os. Idler 101 i 12m 20s. On the run across to Resolution the Ithree leading boats were very close together, but Rona led and the times of founding were Rona lOh llm 545, Avalon 30h 12m Is, Queen March 10h 12m 4s, Rangi 10h 13m f>3, Iron Duke 10h 13m '60s. Joan 10h 13m 565. Desert Gold 10b. Join 30s, Idler lOh 30m os. On the lead up the harbour Rona and Avalon had a good go. On the lead up the harbour to the Watchman, Rona increased her lead from .Avalon. which also got away a bit from Queen March. The win- now enabled Epinnakers to be carried and Rona rounded the Watchman mark a minute ahead of Avalon. which was a minute ahead of Queen March, then came Kangi lialf a minute behind, with Iron Duke 40s ,and Joan 40s later. It was now a beat liaek to the flagship and Rona made a long board across the harbour towards Birkenhead. Avalon only stood halfway across and picked up a bit. Rona made a short board otF Northcote, unci then laid down the harbour for the finish, which was timed: Rona lib 27m ss. Avalon lib 27m 555, Queen March llh 30m 28, Rangi lib. 31m 335, Joan llh 35m 555. Iron Duke llh Stim 375, Dulcie llh 42m 225, Desert Gold llh 53m 3.~>s. Result: Rangi 1. Rona 2. Queen March J3. Rona wins the Lipton Cup and miniature. ' 2nd RACE. CLASS A. (First Class Yachts). Course —From starting line between flagship and buoy, round Bastion Beacon, thence round Dueler's Spit. Ranptitoto LhnuJlel, thi-ncp round Bastion Beacon. Rona Buoy off Birkenhead. Dueler's Spit. Bastion Beacon, and finish between flapship and fcuoy." About 24 nautical miles. In the race for the first class yachts nil started with the exception of Victory. All the boats got away well to time "and when on" Victoria wharf, lorangi was the leader, fol-owed by Prize. Victory, Rawene, Waitangi, and Moana in that order. _ Heartsease was the last to get away. On coming up the harbour for the first time lorangi had a lead of five minutes from Moana, after which came Victory.. Itawene and Prize close together. Passing the flagship on her way down harbour. lorangi had increased lier lead to eight minutes from Moana, •while Victory was ahead of Rawene and Jrize, but these three were only half-a-fcliiiuto apart. lorangi should win.

3rd RACE. CLASS B. (Second Clas3 Yachts). Course. —Parue as for first class yachts. ! Little Jim went to the front for thej lead down the harbour. Lady Wilma being' nxt. The order then was Cooee, Mahaki.; Xgahau, Windward and Wanderer. Off! the Sandspit Lady Wilma bad taken j charge from Little Jim and had estab-1 lisbed a nice lead. There was little ' between the remaining boats, Wanderer j being still last Passing tiie flagship on their way up j harbour, Ladye Wilma had a good' lead | from Windward, which was about two; lengths ahead of Little Jim. The ro-t of : the class were a long way astern. Ladye | Wilma should win. 4th RACE. CLASS C. (Third Class Yachts.. f.iurse.—From starring line to Dudor's ! fcpir. rlimep round Bastion Beacon, Rona 1 Buoy off Birkenhend, White Lisht Buoy. ! Bnsirlnu Buoy, mid finish hetsvi-eu ri a its lii'p : Jin,l |>u»y n red soutU. Dbtancu about IS I nautical inih>s. Speedwell was. the first to get away. Vanitie, Delville. Scout. Wairiki. Queenie, and Eulalie, following in that order. Iris crossed two minutes late ! On the lead down to North Head Speedwell had charcre but Scout and Queenie were overhauling her. while Delville and ! \anitie were also closing up. Speedwell had the weather just to her likinp with the fresh northerly, and had a. lead from Vanitie with Queenie and Wairiki close together. 'Speedwell should win. • sth RACE. CLASS E. ( Fourth Class Yachts). Course.—Same as for C class yachrs. The order of starting was Vanora. May Belle, Valdora. Colonist. Mahoo, and Rover, with the others well up Valdora had a good lead in this class. May Belle being second and Colonist third. Colonist may win. 6th RACE. CLASS H. (Mullet Boat Type.) r'oiirsp.—Same as Class K. Starlight and Awatere crossed the line before the pun, and were recalled, the leaders at the start being Waitere 1[ Celox, and Twilight. The other boat*' all ot winch started, followed close behind Twilight. In the race for H class, 26-footers Waitere had a good load from Celox and Spray , . 7th RACE. CLASS L. (Mullet Boat Type.) Huia, Kokiri and Venus got away well, but the others made a bad start. Leading down the harbour Venus was I in charge, and then came Huia, Kokiri I Lovelight and Otira. Mowai and Rahir'i ' went across together, and were followed by Waima, Valeria, Rakoa, Valrose I >garu If., Forest Gold and Rouen. In the race for 22-footers L class j \enus was leading passing the flagship! Bth RACE.CLASS N. (Mullet Boat Type, Under 20ft.) Course.—From startlnar line between flnstRhk.and mark bnoy, tl-.Pn.-e round Whi.e Light bnoy Bastion Lljjht beacon. Roua buoy off BlrfceubeaU, White Usht hno.v Bast on Light lieawn, and flnlsu between I ScVmi£ ark buuy - Diatmw »- abo,it w ; A fine start saw YTairere, N'gawa Vagrant and Isobella get away toother I Xgaro, Winifred and Lorna " the other starters. Kgawa and Winifred' went well inshore and moved off in the' rear of the others. In the race for 20-footers. X class. \\ inifred and Wairere were leading 9th RACE. CLASS M. (ISft Restricted Class.) Coarse.—Same as Class x. Mawhiti, Matarere and Manenp went | to the front from the start. Maroro. Mollic and Mischief being a little distance back. 10th RACE. STAB CLASS. nCCi- ,rS iT' — Fro l£ st artlns line to White Meat buoy, tnence round Bastion ] Izht ' Rona buoy off Birkenhead. White j Lizht buoy, and finish between flagship aurt ! uuoy. Distance, about 1« nautical miles. I Of the three starters, Ola IV., Moa and June, Moa was first away, June being well back. 11th RACE. CLASS M. (left Open or Half-decked Boats.) Course.—From startin; line between flagship and mark buoy, to White Llsht buoy, thence round Resolution buoy, black buoy off Watchman. Sandspit lijrht. Resolution baoj", and finish between flagship and mark buoy. Secret and Magic showed the way to Mystic, Leveret, Drone and Surprise, the others being bunched. In the lead down the Channel the boats were strung out. 12th RACE. CLASS T. (14ft Sailing Dinghies.) ■Course.—Same as Class Y. Viper, Edna and Marie got away with the gun, and led the others on the lead down the harbour. The sixteen boats in this class made a fine showing as they passed Victoria wharf. 13th RACE. CLASS Z. (Takapuna One Design.)' Course.—From starting line to Sandspit, j thence round ResolutionT eastern beacon oft ! Sr. .Mary's Bay. Sandspit, and finish between '■ flagship and mark boat. Sport went to the front from Myrth. I Frolic and Kitty. Tio and Winsome [ being handy. Comet and Lai Lai were the last to get away. 14th RACE. CLASS S. (10ft Open or Half-decked Boats.) Course.--From starring line to .Sandspit li.shr. thence round Resolution buoy, Watchman buoy. Sandspit and Resolution buoy, to tiuish between flagship and mark boar. The race for the S class produced a good start. Ben Bolt being first away, followed by Tulip. Namn, Mam, Almira and Sea Sleigh. The others were well bunched. 15th RACE. CLASS Y. (14ft Square Bilge Sailing Dinghies.) Course. —Same as Class S. Cupid and Sea Breeze went away well, and the others were soon after, Bronzewing bringing up tiie rear. leth RACE. CLASS X. (14ft Jellicoe Class.) Course. —From starting line and round SiindapU lizht. thence round Resolution buoy, black buoy off Watchman, Sandspit. Ufsolutiou buoy, and finish off tia.2sb.ip. Idler, Rangi and Dulcie were the first to cross, Rona and Queen March being well up. Then came Avalon, Desert Gold, Joan and Shirley. MOTOR LAUNCH RACES. Visitors' Launch Race.—The finish was Stude (H. Going, Whangarei), scr, lOh 54m 40s; Areti (Mahurangi), 3m, llh 0m oos. Result: Stude 1, Aretu 2. Mr. Jas. Harrison Gun's launch Jean arrived from Wliangarei one hour too late to start.

Motor Launch. 7-9 Knots. —Result: Wairete 1, Miss Myrtle 2, Rita W. 3. Speed Boats, No. 23, over 10 knots. — Five starters. Xgaro and Miss X got well away with Hobo some distance behind. Mis.s Cheltenham followed with j Baby Dcv very lato in crossing ' Tiie last named, however, went oIT at a ! cracking pace that soon lessened the dis- j ; tanee from the leaders. Hounding the j buuy at the end of the first round, i Xgaro was leading. Baity Dcv had | worked upto second place, and. making a w.vnderfm turn, started oil in pursuit. ; Miss X had fallen back to third place, ! Hobo, with engine trouble, being well be- j hind. Xgaro retained her lead ii".ring the i second round, but failed to üb.-erve the ! course round the two buoys and lost the i race. Baby Dcv and '.Mi.-> X fol- j lowed, each muddling tiie linish in turn. [ At length the former's crew realised j what was required, and got the gun tor j a race for which Miss X, had her skip- : per realised the position, might have j beaten her. Result: Baby Dcv I. Miss X 1. Only two boats lv finish out of six starters. THE EXCURSIONISTS. From early morning crowds thronged the waterfront laden with baskets, cameras, and all other adjuncts towards a picnic. The various launches were not loner in btiiip; filled and by 10 a.m. over .SOO hundred people had * left the j city for the bays and pleasure resorts | that abound along tiie shores of the ! Waitemata. The Northern Steamship Company, ! Messrs Bradney and Binns. and private launches did a record business this morning , , and in many cases th<> boats were not big enough to accommodate the large crowds that sought to set away. Brown's. Bay. Cowes Bay, Ostend, Surfdale, Manly, Matiatia. Oncroa, Arkle's Bay. and Onetangi. were the most favoured of the bays, and the boats that were conveying the holidaymakers were working "under high pressure. The weather could not have been bettered and the crowds that took advantage if the holiday were greatly in excess of those of previous years.