YACHTING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 82, 7 April 1933, Page 11

YACHTING.

RACING FINALS. SIX CLUBS COMBINE. DOUBLE TIE BY WAKATERES. (By "SPEEDWELL.") COMING EVENTS. April B.—Final combined races. Akarana, Ponsonby, Victoria, Richmond, Devonport and Takapuna Clubs; Outboard Racing Club, at Panmure Basin; Otahuhu S.C. race on Tamaki River. April 13.—Start of three races to Coromandel, B-C-E, H-L-N, V-S, 8 p.m.; Point Chevalier Sailing Club's race to Islington Bay. April 14.—Open handicap race from Ouehunga to Pollock, starting 7.30 a.m. April 15. —Easter races to Coromandcl for same classes. April 22.—R.N.Z.Y.5., final cruise; Takapuna 8.C., Z class for Lawless Shield; Otahuhu S.C.; Point Chevalier cruising race; Manukau Yacht Club final; Manukau Cruising Club final.

CLOSING OP SEASON.

The curtain will be rung down on the yacht racing season on the Waitemata tomorrow, when all but two of the local clubs are holding combined events under the auspices of the ' Auckland Yacht and Motor Boat Association. All races start off the King's wharf, the keel and larger centre-board yachts, also the motor boats, finish In Islington Bay. The classes under 20ft will sail the association's harbour course, finishing off the wharf. . « The clubs taking part are Akarana, Ponsonby, Victoria, Richmond, Devonport, and Takapuna. The entries are not as good as usual, very few of the keel yachts competing. Some of the small classes have good fields, and the racing promises to be keen in the M, V, T and X, and Y classes. The races will start between the tower on the King's wharf and a mark moored about north. The first race for the keel class starts at 2.30 p.m.,»tho others following at intervals of eight minutes. This year the order of starting the small classes has again been altered, and competitors should note the time set down for their race as no signal Is made from the tower indicating the number of the race. STARTING TIMES AND COURSES. The starting times are as follows:—-Keel class, 2.30 p.m.; H class, 2.38 p.m.; L and N class, 2.46 p.m.; launches, 2.54 p.m.; ± and X class, 3.2 p.m.; Y class, 3.10 p.m.: V class, 3.18 p.m.; S class, 3.26 p.m.; M class, 3.34 p.m., and Z class, 3.42 p.m. The courses are: Keel and centreboard classes, including H, L and H, from starting line between tower on the King's wharf and mark boat moored north, thence round Duder Spit buoy in Rangitoto Channel, on starboard, keeping channel side of Sandsplt, Bean Rock, the two luminous buoys both going out and returning, and red beacon below Rangitoto wharf, finishing in Islington Bay, between motor yacht Linda and mark boat. The course for motor boats is from starting line direct to Islington Bay, keeping outside Sandspit, Bean Rock and red beacon below Rangitoto wharf, finishing same as the yachts. Harbour Races. —The course for classes M, V, S, T, X, Y and Z is from starting line, off the King's wharf, round Sandspit on starboard, thence round Resolution buoy on starboard, thence round mark off finishing line on starboard, twice round. The Z class will go once round only. This course may be reversed on Hie day to give a better test on the wind, when a black flag will be flown from the tower on King's wharf, and marks kept to port. A white flag signifies the course as above.

. Recalls will be made by displaying a boat's registered number. Water sails are not to be used in harbour races.

The officers of the day are:—Starter: Mr. G. Mobberley; assistants, Messrs. E. Culhane, T. McKnight; timekeeper, harbour races, Mr. G. B. Laycock; recorder, Mr. W. A. Wilkinson; Judge, Mr. T. McKnight; judge, cruising races, Mr. E. J. Kelly; timekeeper, Mr. G. Spencer.

CLUB HANDICAPS.

AKARANA YACHT CLUB. The entries and handicaps of the Akarana Yacht Club for to-morrow s final events are as follow:— C and E Class.—Ariel, on wind scr, off wind scr; Speedwell, 2m, lm; Janet, Bm, sim; Maybellc, 10m, 6m; Pandora, 15m, 10m; Valdora, 18m, 12m. H Class. —Omatere, on wind scr, off wind scr; Celox, Jm, }ni; Mona, 6Jm, BJm. L and N Class.—Komurl, on wind scr, off wind scr; Marie, 3m, lm; Rakoa, 3m, Um;-Huia, 13m, sm; Ngaro, 20m, 12jm. J 3H Class.—Manu, Mawhiti, Maratea, all scr. V Class.—Mystic, scr; Doris, 21m; Daphne, 9m; Waltea, 11m. T and X Class.—Shalimar. scr; Aileen, 11m; Desert Gold, 10m; Resolute, 12m. Y Class. —Demon, scr ; Jupiter, 6m; Fay, Bm. PONSONBY CRUISING CLUB.

The entries and handicaps for the combined final races of the Ponsonby Cruising Club are as follow:— „ , . H Class.—Celox, on wind scr, off wind scr; Starlight, scr, 3m; Spray, 4m, lim; Nomad, 9m, 7m. D and N Class.—Valeria, on wind scr, off wind scr; Komurl, 2m, scr ; Doreeu, 11m, 4m; Matariki, 12m, 5Jm. V Class. —Marianne, scr; Paroro, lm ; Mystic, lm; Memutu, Urn; Doris, 34m; Drone, 4m; Avro, sm; Wild Wave, 6m; Daphne, 11m. S Class. —Scetilrc, scr ; Kama, lm ; Rangatira, 6m; Sea Sleigh, 7m; Swif tsure, 10m; Clio, 11m. ~., T and X Class.—Shalimar, scr; Idler, 3Jm; Aileen, Sybila, 4m; Ramona, 4im; Bona M., sm; Ace 11., 6im; Rangi, Iron Duke, 7m; Dulcie, 10m; Desert Gold, 12ra. Y Class.—Demon, scr; Fay, 4m; Opah, Oreti, sm; Ken, 5Jm; Jupiter, 7m; Val, Tim; Idaho, Sea Hover, 13m. Z Class.— Kitty, scr; Me Too, lm; ?«- phine, Trevic, 2m; Tamakl, sm; Benny, 7m.

VICTORIA CRUISING CLUB. The entries and nanatcaps for the victoria Cruising Club's races to-morrow are aa follows: — H. Class. —Omatere, on wind scr., off wind scr ; Celox, 2m, lm; Starlight, 2m, 2m: Spray, 6m, 3m. D and N Class.—Valeria, on wind scr., off wind scr.; Rakoa, lim, scr.; Varuna, 3m, 2m: Matariki, Waiapu, 10m 6m. V Class.—Marianne, Mystic, scr.; Paroro, lm; Memutu, 2m; Doris, Drone, 4m; Wild Wave, 7m; Waitea, 18m. S Class.— Sceptre, scr.; Namu, 2m ; Sea Sleieh. sm; Swif tsure, 12m; Toss Up, 16m. T and X Class.—Shalimar, scr.; Aileen, Idler, 4m; Joan, Dm: Rangi, Iron Duke, 10m; Eleanor, 14m; Desert Gold, lorn. Y Class.—Demon, scr.; Oreti, 3m; Fay, 7m; Stormy, 0m; Val, Jupiter, Kea, 10m; Alerte, 11m. RICHMOND CRUISING CLUB. The following are the entries and handicaps for the Richmond Cruising Club s final races, to be held to-morrow: — H Class. —Omatere, on wind scr., off wind scr.; Celox, 2m, lm; Spray, 7m, 2m; Esma, 30m, 15m. • h and N Class. —Valeria, on wind scr., off wind scr.; Matariki, 7m, sm; Mowai, 14m, 6m ; Wayward, 15m, Bm. V Class.—Marianne, scr.; Paroro, Jm; Mystic, ljm; Martha S., 4m; Maia, sra; Drone, Wild Wave, 7m; Rita, 10m; Waitea, 16m. •• • S Class.—Sceptre, scr.;- Namu,- lm; Mistral, 2m ; Waitoa, 8m ; Clio, 0m ; Swiftsure, 10m; Toss Up, Tiki, 16m. T and X Class.—Shalimar, scr.; Aileen, 3m; Idler, 3Jm; Roma M. (late Sheila), Joan, Rangi. 8m ; Desert Gold, 12ra. Y Class.—Demon, scr. ; Opah, Aloha, Fay, 4m;. Val, 7m; Kea, Jupiter, 0m; Stormy, 12m; Spot, 20m. Z Class.—Kitty, . scr.; Me To, lm ; Delphine, 4m ; Benny, 10m; Arihana, 12m.

DEVONPORT YACHT CLUB.

The Devonport Yacht Club will hold two races to-morrow in the combined final events. The entries are :— B and C Class. —Waione, Wairlki, Janet and Mahaki (to be handicapped at noon to-morrow). ' ■ y class. —Mystic, scr ; Doris, Martha S., 3m; Drone, lm : Rita, 11m.

RICHMOND MIDGET CLASS.

KACE OFF PONSONBY WHARF. A race -will be held to-morrow for the boats of the Richmond midget class, starting off the Ponsonby wharf at 2.30 p.m. The entries are: Champ. Comet, Nipen, Memo, Whoopee. Heather, Sea Pearl, Nancy, Blue Bell. Ujah, Cutty Sark, Casoe, and Hiker. Mr. Ivo Dennes will be starter and timekeeper. • Mr. J. Hodgson has donated a enp for competition in this class next mm.

OITTBOARDS AT PANMURE.

FINAL RACES OF SEASON. The Auckland Outboard Racing Club will hold its final racing fixture of this season on the Panmure Basin to-morrow afternoon, when five events will be decided, including championships in the A, B, C and D classes, run at the, same time as the handicap races. The- first race starts at 2.15 p.m. and the others follow at short intervals. '- ~ The principal events are general handicaps for the Tlsdall, -'Herald" and Duff Cups, for each of which there are 13 entries. Arrangements for the comfort of the public and the prompt handling of the events have been made by Mr. G. P. Robertson, club captain, and his assistants. With smooth water, keen contests are assured, especially for the champion pennants. ' The entries and handicaps are : —■ Race One. —Outboard handicap (final of race postponed oa opening day). To start at 2.15 p.m. Course, four laps, three miles, keeping marks to port. Silver Slipper v. Hells Bells. M . . _, Race Two. —Outboard handicap for TlsdaU Cup for A and B class, also champion pennants. To start at 2.30 p.m., lour laps. British Maid, 2m 40s; Sting Ray, 2m 20s; Itsit, lin 40s; Sliver Slipper, Pegasus, >scr. ' • ••■■ . Race Three. —Outboard sweepstake, to start at 3 p.m., four laps. British Maid, 4m ss; Sting Ray, 3m'sos; Rowena, 3m 255; Chancit, 3m 235; Itsit, 2m 4os; Nymph, lm 40s; Pastime, lm 309; Sliver Slipper, 50s; British Maid 11., 455; Laju, 40s; Cee Hoppa, 20s; Pug, scr. Race Four.—Outboard Handicap for "Herald" Cup and champion pennant for C class, four lapß. To start at 3.30 p ; m. British Maid, Sting Ray, Rowena, Pegasus Chancit, Itsit, Nymph, Pastime* Silver Slipper, British Maid 11., Laju, Cee Hoppa an Race lS Five. —Outboard handicap fpr Luff Cup and champion pennant for D class, four laps. To start at 4 p.m. Entries: British Maid, Sting Ray, Rowena, Chancit, Itsit, Pegassus, Nymph, Pastime, Silver Slipper, British Maid 11., Laju, Cee Hoppa The officers for the day are:—Starter, Mr. G. P. Robertson; judges, Messrs. A. J. Loomb and J. Turton; time-keepers, Messrs. A W. Lawson, E. L. Buchanan, to. K. Butler and F. A. Craig; handioapper, Mr. C. R. Wilson.

RACES TO COROMANDEL.

STARTING THURSDAY NIGHT. The success of the three races, for B. C and E class, H, L and N class, and V and S class, to Coromandel at Easter is now assured with the prospect of reasonably fine weather, which Is all the < more probably from the unpromising outlook this W< Severai owners of the B class keel yachts are keen on going and the scope of the race has been extended to include them. The prizes will be £ 3. £ 2 and £1 for the races Sown, starting off the King s wharf at 8 p.m. next Thursday Sufficient funds are in sight to subsidise three or more races at Coromandel on Saturday and these will definitely be held, starting off the Coromandel wharf at 10.30 a.m. In the race on Thursday the boats will all start together off the King's wharf three red light, being used in Place of starting flags The will be .down inside Walheke, keeping channel side of Sandspitßean Rock and Brown's Island beacon and thence through Waiheke pasBattT using any of the passages between Ponui Rotoroa Pakatoa and Walheke, and flSihin"o* the first point on Bison's Island at the port hand entrance to Coromandel harbour. In r«poi.« to the !S»aVrysr. »rt" off Woolshed Bay Competitors must go between the Judge s boat and Beeson's Island and hail her, riving their boat's name and number as ftcy pass? rounrtlng up. If »ecessa*y. for dciitlflcntion. The prizrs wUI be paid out on Saturday morning and the regatta prizes after completion of the events or at the fiance in the evening. Entrfes will closest J. Burns Md Co on Tuesday at 5 p.m. A fee of 5/ must accompany y entry. Handicaps will appear in this column op Wednesday.

A 3JOTTBUS TIE.

CLOSE CONTESTS BY WAKATERES. The feature of the 1032-3 yachting season has undoubtedly been the rapid growth of the small classes and the very keen contests that have resulted in the Wakatere class. When it is recalled that Inst season there was not one boat bum of this class and that there are now at least 40 Wakateres. and several times this season 20 or more have started in a single race for their class, it justifies the conclusion that it is worth while helping this class or any other new class provided it Is a practical job in its dimension lines, sail area and general appearance. The impetus given to the Wakatere class bv the donation by Messrs. Walker and Hall of a cup for annual competition, was seen in the keen contests which took place both in the three heats and the final sailed last Saturday off Kohimarama. Tvine started in this race, being the placed boats in the heats sailed last month, and a close finish saw Wahine, well sailed by her owner A. Williamson, gain the trophy and miniature, and a cash prize by a margin of 36s from R. Nicholas' Waiata. with bare minutes between all of the fleet. The handicap race for boats not eligible for the Speedwell Cup final was also a good one. White Wings winning by a margin of 2m, only seconds separating some of the other boats on corrected time, and nine of the ten finished within 4m. The racing next day off Narrow ISecK Beach for the Collinsen Cup was even closer In a series of six races, the placings which were counted by a system of points, corresponding with the places gained at the finish, resulted in a dc-ad-heat between A. Williamson, the cup winner and B. Nicholas, the runner-up. A sail-off saw these two still level and it was finally decided to put on record their good performance and to bracket them as even on the cup which each will hold for six months.

TAKAFUNA BOATING CLUB.

The Takapuna Boating Club Is taking part in the combined final races to-morrow, and the following are the entries and handicaps: — _ T-X Class. —Shalimar, scr; Ramona, lim • Idler, ?l*n; Alleen, 3m; Eleanor, 9m ; 'Desert Gold, Meteor, 10m ; Speedwell, Y Class. —Fay, scr; Kea, lim; Val, Sm; Jupiter, 41m; Idaho, BJm. '; Z Class.— Kitty, scr; Delphine, Ira; Trevic, Me Too. 2in : lolanthe, sm; Benny, Edna V„ Ora; Tio, Taraaki, 7m.

OTAHUHU SAILING CLUB.

RACE ON TAMAKI RIVER. The Otahuhu Sailing Club will hold its usual race over the club course- to-morrow, starting off the clubhouse at 3 p.m. The entries are : Surprise, Champagne, Valrosa, Allies, Venture, Rival, Cyclone, Spindrift, Rahiri and Omati. Mr. H. Fearnley will be starter and judge.

AKARANA PROTESTS,

Several protests were dealt with by the Railing committee of the Afcarana, Club on Wednesday evening. The protest by Maybelle against Janet for an alleged breach of the port and starboard tack rule was considered. It was decided that Janet be disqualified—in that being on port tack she failed to keep clear of Mayhelle on starboard. Janet was advised that it was necessary to liy a flag of protest in the rigging. This rule is more honoured in the breech than in its observance, but it is a good one. . ; A protest against Kitty, winner of the Trevic Shield inter-club competition, was I received and as the second boat to finjEh was the club's representative, Trevic, the whole matter of the alleged foul was referred to the Takapuna Boating Club for its decision. The conditions require that all competitors must be under the age of 19 in this race. The Tamaki Club's representative did not know it was so restricted and wrote expressing hjs regret. The rules left no option and he was disqualified. . ,

FLEET OF FISHING LAUNCHES.

Some few months ago it was stated that an order had been, placed in England for a fleet of 40 motor fishing boats for a company operating on the northern coast of New Zealand. This has proved to be incorrect. The company concerned has decided to place the order locally, though on a smaller scale. The boats have been designed by Mr. Ernie Bailey, eldest son of Mr. Chas. Bailey. They are serviceable looking craft, 38ft overall, and will be powered with Diesel engines of British make. If the company extends, two vessels 110 feet long will be built from Mt Bailer's jflau.