YACHTING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 1, 3 January 1933, Page 13

YACHTING.

» ■ WAIHEKE REGATTA. BIG GATHERING AT COWES. BAY. KEEN CONTESTS IN SMALL CLASSES. The regatta promoted annually by residents of the lower end of Waihcke was held off Cowcs Bay yesterday. There was a big gathering of yachts and launches, nearly 100 boats being at anchor during the morning. Starting at noon a programene of yacht and launch events was carried out, all being keenly contested, especially in the small classes. No less than 10 boats started and finished in the V (18ft) class. Dinghy races for boys and girls, and other side shows were run off close inshore, the mid-day tide helping the success of the day. The regatta was watched by a large gathering of residents and visitors from the various bays. The Claymore brought a full complement from Auckland, which was supplemented by the crews of the sailing and motor craft, some coming from Whangarei, Thames, Coromandel, and all bavs on Waihcke and adjacent islands. 'Ihc prizes were 'distributed last evening in the Cowes Bay Hall by Mr. W. J. Council. Results :— Keel Yachts.—Little Jim (scr), 12h 20tn 20s; Oretl (0m), 12h 25m 445; Gloriana (13m), 12h 30m 245. Kesult: Orcti 1, Gloriana 2, Little Jim 3. 26-Footers and Under. —Mirage (sm), 12h 35m Is; Kia Ora (scr), 12h 35m 225; Rona (8m). 12h 37m 355; Mowai (Sin), 12h 38m 335; Ngawa (12m), 12h 39in lis ; Allies (12m), 12h 40m 12s; Lorna (15m), 12h 44m 10s. Kesult: .Ngawa 1, Allies 2, Kona 3. V Class.—Mann (scr), 12h 41«n 445; Surprise (2Jm), 12h 45m 19s; Itann (3m), 12h 45m 455; Mystic (3m), 12h 40m 555; Paroro (scr), 12h 49m 80s; Drone (3m), 12h 01m ss; Wild Wave (Cm), 12h 51m 20s ; /Marianne (scr), 12h 51m 2Ds ; Doris (3m). 12h 51m 455; Rita (11m). 12h 54in 555: Martha S. (6m), 12h 55m 455; Champagne (0m), 12h 55m 555; Desdemona (9m). 12h 59m 255; Daphne (9m), 12n 59m 365; Sun (9m), lh 0m Ts ; Dawn (6m), lh 0m 365. Result: Maunu 1, Surprise 2, Rita 3, Wild Wave 4.. S Class.—Namu (scr), 12h 59m 50s; Mistral (scr), lh 6m 12s; Atangatni (8m), lh 7m 20s; Mascotte (6m). lh 8m 20s; Waitoa (12m). lh 8m 225; Phoebe (10m), lh 9m 40s; Verona (13m). lh 10m 325; .Rival (10m), lh 11m 40s: Ben Bolt (8m), lh 12m 225. Result: Waitoa 1, Verona 2, Atangatai 3.

T, X and Y Class. —Jem Mac (12m), lh 10m 555; Rangi (2m), lh 21m 545; Goldic (3m), lh 22m 345; Jupiter (scr). lh 20m 2s: Desert Gold (6m), lh 35m lis; Speedwell (10m). lh 41m 455; What ?sot (12m), lh 42m lis. Result: Je«n Mac 1, Goldie 2, Rangi 3.

Launch Race (Settlers). —Moehau (scr), 12h 18m 475; Valda (scr), 12h 20ra 12s; Manu (sm), 12h 21m 275. Result: Mann 1, Moehau 2, Valda 3.

Under Nine Knots. —Rowena (scr), 12h 50m 10s; Peerless (10m), lh 7m 50s. Peerless won.

Over Nine Knots. —Cyclone (scr), 12h 24m 40s; Waltangl (4m), 12h 25m lis; Ngawliarl (15m), 12h 41m 5Gs; Rosalie (20m), 32h 45m 17s. Result: Waitangi 1, Cyclone 2, Rosalie 3. Outboards.—T.N.T; (Urn), lh 17m 50s; Fast Time (So:), lh 19m 255; Baby Gay (lOimj, lh 20m 40s; Sharland (141 m), lh 42m 30s. Kcsult: Baby Gay 1, T.N.T. 2, Fast Time 3. The officers of the day were : Starter and judge. Air. E. Day ; timekeeper, Mr. W. A. Wilkinson; haiulicappers (yachts), Messrs. G Honour, T.- McKay and W. A. Wilkinson ; (launches), Messrs. W. Utting and E. Day. Messrs. W. .1. Connell and E. Day handled all side show events.

Dinghr Races. —Girls, under 14:' .Tunc Fletcher' ], Lola Connell 2. Ladles : Miss Rutherford 1. Miss MacKcnzie 2. Boys, under 14: Bebley Holmden 1, Graham Connell 2. Men's race: Tllley 1, E. Chamberlin 2. Sculling race, men : E. Chnmberlin 1 S Riley 2. Boys: Graham Connell 1, J. Alley 2. Obstacle race: Lcs Connell 1, E. Chambcrlin 2.