YACHTING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 252, 25 October 1933, Page 15

YACHTING.

AUCKLAND ASSOCIATION. REPORT of past season. FIXTURES FOR 1933-34. The annual meeting of the Auckland lapht and Motor Boat Association was jeld last evening In the squadron rooms, jlit- C. H. Palmer presiding over a full attendance of delegates from the affiliated clubs. The chief business was the arranging of racing dates for the 1033-4 season, which were decided to the satisfaction of all concerned. Tbe annual report commented on the steady progress of yachting and motor boating in spite of the times. The facilities ottered by the various clubs had resalted in increased membership and excellent racing, especially in the small classes. I'he harmonious relations that continue between till affiliated clubs and the friendly spirit of co-operation shown by the holding of combined fixtures was also mentioned. During the year the mullet boat restrictions hud been revised and conditions drawn up for the conduct of small class racing at night. In conference with tie association tne Harbour Hoard had jgreetf to re-condition the boat sheds and slipways in Mechanics' Bay. At the conclusion of the 1933 Sanders Cup Contest Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Southland formed the -New Zealand Yachting Council to foster and control interproviacial and othe.: yacht and motor boat racing. Guided by the definitely expressed opinions of its affiliated eiubs, the Auckland Association declined to join tMs body. The association believes that the Sanders Cup contests have become largely a matter of boat building ingenuity, rather than one of the relative skill of the crews. In these circumstances the association asked thfr donors of the cup whether they wished thS-cup to be returned to them. Messrs. Walker and Hall, 'Ltd., have asked this t<\.be done and steps to this end are now beifig taken. The strict adherance to the racing rules by nil affiliated clubs was urged. The thanks of the association wefe tendered to the racing officials and retiring delegates. The balance sheet showed receipts totalling fSI 6/9, including £32 7/4 Sanders Cup donations. The cost of sending the cup boat and crew was £32 4/5. The general fund showed a credit balance of £6 7/4, assets exceeding liabilities by £13 8/2. / Mr. Palmer, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sneet, stated that the position was satisfactory, thanks to the loyal support of the delegates, backed up by their clubs. During the past season they had several hard jobs to do, but all were carried out successfully. Mr. Palmer hoped that all owners would take the precaution of having their boats equlppecT with adequate means for life-saving and fire-fighting. Failure In this respect, he felt sure, would result in the Marine Department imposing regulations and annual survey, which would result in more expense. It was hoped to have the Ponsonby boat harbour dredged to enable it to be used at any, state'of the tide. Several delegates congratulated the chairman and secretary on the; full report oi the past season's work and it was adopted unanimously. The following officers were elected for the year:—Chairman, Mr. C. 11. Palmer; vice-chairman, Mr. li H. Northcrof t; lion, secretary and treasurer," Mr. A. J. CoiVhort. auditor, Mr. B. W. Beaumont; hon.V sblicitor, Mr. John Alexander; hon. treasurers-, Messrs. li J. Kelly and E. V. Tyer-t judge for harbour races, Mr. C. XL Palmer; for cruising races, Mr. E. J. Kelly; starter, 'Mr. G. Mobberley; assistants, ileSfers. E. Culhane and T. McKnight; time-kepper, Mr. G. E. Laycoclc; assistant, Mr. A: Wilkinson; recorder, Mr. A. J. Collings; racing committee, the officers and racing 'officials and Mr. W. J. Keid. .FIXTURES FOK 1933-34. The following dates were allotted to the various ,clubs :— November opening* day, all clubs;.• ••• • r- -v ...... . December 2.—Akarana Yacht Club's cruising race; .Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.- ~ %t December 9.—Richmond, Victoria and Ponsonby Clubs' combined cruising races; Power Boat Association's harbour races. December 16. —Tamaki Yacht Club's harbour races; Royal New Zealand Yacht Sguadron. December 23.—Ocean race to Tauranga. January 6.—Akarana Yacht Club, races to Brown's Bay. • ■ January 13.—Takapuna Boating Club's regatta';- .Richmond Cruising Club's cruisinc race. fa January 20.—Cornwell Cup; Victoria Cruising Club's cup day. January 27. —Ponsonby Cruising Club, Lipton._Cup, etc.; Koyal New Zealand " Squadron; Point Chevalier Sailing February 3.—Tamaki Yacht Club's harDour races; Akarana Yacht Club's harbour races; Koyal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. rega(Jt™ ary —Victoria Cruising Club's February. 17.—Norihcote and Birkenhead regatta; Koyal New Zealand Yacht SquadYachting Club's regatta. *®bruary 24.—Richmond Cruising Club's regatta; Devonport Yachting Club's cruising rapes., rJ& rcll T, 3 ' —Ponsonby Cruising Club's ron • Eoral New Zealand Yacht SquadMarch 10.—Tamaki Yacht Club's regatta. Club's Regatta] I3 ° lnt Chevalier Sailing v bruising Club; (rani W Zealand Yacht Squadron. regatta - ~~ 1>epoI1I)ort Yacht Club's

racesf* 1 T-~Tamaki Yacht Club's harbour

—Final combined races. Squa&on 1 "~ Royal New Zealan(l Yacht