YACHTING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 50, 28 February 1936, Page 13

YACHTING.

* ROYAL'S " HARBOUR RACES.

REGATTA AT NORTHCOTE. anniversary day prizes. (By SPEEDWELL.) " To-morrow will be a big day on tho Waitemata and the Manukau. The Yacht Squadron is holding raceaPfor the GovernorGeneral's cup and other- prizes, the boats racing in three divisions, while tlie M class compete for the Wilson Cup. The Northcote and Birkenhead regatta will be held off Northcote Point, where the flagship, the Aspden Shipping Co.'s Endeavour, will bo moored. All classes are provided for, the first race starting at 2.30 p.m., followed at five-niinute intervals by the other classes. The entries are especially good, totalling 124, just nine under last year's record. Invitations have been sent to all local clubs to be represented on the flagship and no doubt, they will accept. A launch will leave Northcote wharf at 2.1 D p.m. and at 2.30 p.m. Contests in the Ij class and V class are expected to be keen, especially for the champion pennant in each class.

On the western harbour the two local clubs have combined their efforts and are holding a cruising race to Cornwallis for yachts and motor boats. The Takapuna Club has a race for the Z class, which . is to be sailed in con junction with the Xorthcote regatta. REGATTA PRIZES PRESENTED. Every yacht and boating club on the Waitemata and Manukau was represented at a gathering held on Monday evening in the Victoria Cruising Club's rooms on the occasion of the presentation of prizes won at the Anniversary Day regatta. , Mr. T. L. Thompson, cliaimnan of the regatta committee, presided, and he was • supported by Mr. C. G. Macindoe, chairman of the Harbour Board, and Mr. 33. Griffiths, vice-chairman of the committee. The guests included Captains H. H. Sergeant and W. Gardiner, and Mr. D. Holderness, .of the Harbour Board; LieutenantCommander J. T. Lean, representing the Navy; Messrs. A. Braund and E. B. Webster, ex-chairmen of the regatta committee; Mr. A. E. Gifford, commodore of tho Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron; Mr. A. Thompson, president of the Ponsonby Cruising Club, .and the commodores of the Akarana, Victoria, Richmond, Devonport, Takapuna and Tamaki Yacht Clubs and the Power Boat Association. After the usual loyal toast- Mr. Thompson welcomed the visitors and read an apology for the absence of his Worship the Mayor,-Mr. Ernest Davis. Briefly reviewing the past regatta, Mr. Thompson said that the day was really t«o fine, as there was little or no wind until late in the afternoon. The entries constituted a record, there being over 300 boats taking part. Mr. Thompson especially thanked the subscribers who made it possible to carry out the regatta each year by their continued support of Auckland's oldest sporting function, and he also thanked Mr. Macindoe for his efforts to obtain a flagship and the use of the new tug William C. Daldy for the officials of the day, also the Harbour Board and Its. officers for their generous assistance In many ways. When proposing the toast of the Harbour Board Mr. E. Griffiths said Auckland yachtsmen appreciated what the board had done for them, but they wanted more facilities, especially deeper water In St. Mary's Bay. He knew it was largely a matter of finance, and trusted that when times improved this work; would be done. Mr. D. Holderness, acting-superintendent of: the board, in tho course of his reply said he was glad that Mr. Griffiths appreciated the position that while the board was sympathetic to the wants of boating men it had so many other matters to attend to in the Interests of the port that at present it was not able to do nearly as • much for yachting as it would like. Mr. Thompson, before asKlng Mr. Macindoe to present the prizes, said that the cash prizes amounted to £240, and the cups and other trophies were valued at another £200. The trophies on display included the Savory Cup, presented by Mr. Sr^ ,; ftr"SavW^r? ! ttt San Francisco, an old Auckland boy ; the Victory Cup, presented by the Harbour Board, and miniature by Mr. C. G. Macindoe; the Ross Cup for the ' Jellicoe class, also presented by Mr. Maclydoe; the Li#ton Cup, presented by the late Sir Thomas Lipton to Mr. Eliot Davis for the Jellicoe class; the Silver Fern Cup, presented by. Mr. Geo. Dennes; and the handsome cup presented by Messrs. Sanford, Ltd., -for the seine net fishing "boat race. . • Mr. Macindoe said It gave him pleasure as head of the port authority, to welcome such a large gathering of yachtsmen. Kef erring to 'his visit to the flagship, he said the committee and officers of the day worked hard to achieve a successful regatta, and their efforts were amply rewarded. He was sure that no liner sight could be found anywhere than the picture the harbour presented on the day. He counted 180 boats in a square mile. iieferring to the matter of providing better* facilities for yachtsmen, Mr. Macindoe said that the board was definitely in favour of helping the sport of yachting, which they realised was worthy of .their assistance. Although ■. yachtsmen may not think they have received all they were entitled to, he assured them it was a matter of money, and he would ask-.them to have confidence that the aboard would provide better facilities at St. Mary's Bay and elsewhere as funds permitted. Mr. Macindoe referred to the recent contest for the Sanders Cup, and said that the Harbour Board was pleased at the way in which .the Tamaki Yacht Club had entertained thfe Southern yachtsmen and assisted in carrying out the contest so successfully. To mark his appreciation of these 'efforts lie would.be pleased to donate a cup to the club. When presenting . the prizes, - Mr. Macindoe , congratulated each ■ winner, and he made special reference to the young, skippers in the Silver Fern and midget classes. The first prize winners in each class Were: —A class, Kawene (Mr. A. E. Gifford), who took the Heather Cup and miniature; B class, • Mahaki (Messrs. Wilson, Clark and Upton) ; C class, lona (Messrs. Coote and Neville) ; E class, Dolphin (Mr. A. Taylor) ; H class, Ofa (Mr. L. Sullings) ; L class, Tamariki (Messrs. Thompson Bros.) ; N class, Seahorse (Mr. p. S. Marshall) ; M class, Mr. R. E. Thorpe's Mawhiti; V class, winner of the Savory Cup, Riptide (Mr. B. Schmidt) ; S class, Sirona (Mr. L. Gee) ; T class, Mr; f, V. Speight's Salome; X class, Mr. Ray Clare's Aileen, winner of the Ross .. and. Lipton Cups, with Val (Otago) second and Avenger .(Canterbury) third; Y class, Muimai (Mr.:Neil Wing) ; Z class, Tamaki (Mr. Warwick-Jackson) ; W class, Wakahui (Mr. Brian Kitchener) ; Cornwell Cup, Visiting crews, Tauranga; Midget class, Whetu; naval whalers, rowing R.N.V.R., sailing H.M.S. Leith; seine net fishing boats, Messrs. Sanford's Cup and cash prizes, Busy Bee 1, Thistle 2, MelodiaiL 3, outboard handicap, Silver Slipper (C. Maxwell) ; cruisers, under 8 knots, Grey Nurse (Sam Tilley) ; speed boats, Mickey House (R. Mouatt) ; cruisers, 8 to lknots, Te Whahau (Mr. W. Burns) ; speedboats .And outboard handicap, B leetwing Junior (Mr. 11. W. Parkinson) ; model yacht cup, presented by Mr. Ernest Davis, Mr. Roy McKay's Akarana. At the conclusion of the prize giving, Mr. Thompson thanked Mr. Macindoe and called for cheers, which were given with musical honours. ■ . Mr. E. B. Webster, proposing the toast of kindred clubs, referred to the friendly feelings existing between all local clubs, and said that' such gatherings did much to cement friendships, and to do good to the sport. '• - ~ „ Mr. A. E. Gifford, when responding, paid a tribute to the good work done by each club. He hoped -that yacntsmen would see that Mr. Macindoe had more backing on the Harbour Board. If better facilities were provided, he said, people from overseas who wished t<v go in for yachting would settle here and be an asset to the city. ' . ■ An excellent musical programme was rendered during the evening. TAKAPUNA BOATING CLUB. The entries and handicaps for the Takapuna Boating Club's race at regatta are:—Te Utu, scr; Treylc. Watei Beetle, lm 30s; Ranoni, 2m; Starina, 2a 30s; Avon, Billy Boy, 3ni; Tamaki, 5m Happy, 5m 30s; Tin, 6m 30s, Benny, 7m

OTAHUHU SAILING CLUB. j The Otahuhu Sailing; Club_hold race to-morrow,' starting tat 5.15 p.m., to .Buckland's Beach. The entries arc.. Mcteo , Champagne, Matariki, Cyclone,. Sun,. Kismet, RakiriX and Mary Fay. Also post entries from the Panmure Club. The course is round. Brown's Island on beacon off Cigar Rock on port, finishing on Buckland's wharf.

ROYAL SQUADRON. GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S CUP. The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron will hold harbour races to-morrow afternoon, starting and finishing off the King's wharf.

The first division will compete for a cup presented by his Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Galway, G.C.M.G.

The second division 'will race for RearCommodore H. K. Draffln's prize and the third division for a prize presented by Mr. H. J. C. George, vice-commodore.

The club's 18-foot M class will compete for the Wilson Cup and miniature.

The entries in the lirst division, which starts at 2.30 p.m., are: Ariki, Tawera, Nga Toa, lorangi, Kawene, Thelma, Moana, Victory and Prize.

Second division, to start at 2.20 p.m. Entries: Little .Tim, Waione, "Walomo, Ladye Wilma, Kotiri, Altair, Windward. Third division, to start at 2.10 p.m. Entries: Rambler, lona, Mahaki, Janet, Dorothy, Vectis and Peri.

M class, to start at 2.45 p.m.: Manene, Mann, Manaia, Maroro and MawhitL

The handicaps are not declared until noon to-morrow, according to the wind. No. 1 course for east or, west winds is denoted by a white pennant displayed from the signal tower. No. 2 course for northerly or southerly winds is indicated by a blue pennant. NORTHCOTE AND BIRKENHEAD ANNUAL REGATTA. The regatta promoted annually by the residents of Northcote and Birtegnhead will be held to-morrow afternoon. All events will start and finish off the flagship, the motor vessel Endeavour, to be moored off Northcote Point. The first race for naval whalers starts at 2.30 p.m., followed by the other classes aif llvc-minute intervals. The entries, handicaps and racing details are:—

Naval Whalers, to start at 2.30 p.m.— Course, start between flagship and buoy moored north, round Resolution buoy on port, thence round Sandspit Beacon on port, thence round buoy off Chelsea on starboard, to finishing line, keeping on south side of flagship, except when starting and finishing: H.M.S. Philomel Ist whaler 28K1, 2nd whaler 28K2, 3rd whaler 28K3, R.N.V.R. Ist whaler, 2nd whaler, R.N.Z. Artillery, Hawke Sea Scouts.

C and E Class, to start at 2.35 p.m.— Course, from flagship and buoy moored north, round Bastion Beacon on port, round white light on port, round compass dolphin on starboard, round buoy off Chelsea on starboard, to finishing line, keeping on south side of flagship except when starting and finishing: Speedwell, scr; Konini, 10m; Owhanga, ,12m; Loloma, 16m; Dolphin, 30m.

H, L and N Class, to start at 2.40 p.m.— Course, same as C class: Omatere, scr; Starlight, lm; Celox, 2m; Starloch, 2m 30s; Tamariki, Valeria, 7m; Calypso, 9m; Kohara, Marika, 10m; Rakoa, Waialae, 11m; Varuna, 14m; Waiapu, 18m; Isobel, 28m.

M and V Class, to start at 2.45 p.m.— Course, from flagship round Sandspit beacon on starboard, thence round Resolution buoy on starboard, thence round buoy off Watchman Island on starboard, thence round buoy off Chelsea on starboard, to finishing line, keeping on south side of flagship, except when starting and finishing: Shamrock, Surprise, scr; Atalanta, Hawk, Riptide, lm; Jewel, lm 30s; Arllne, Paroro, 2m.; Memutu, 2m 30s: Marianne, sm; Avian, Eagle, Mischief, 8m; Drone, 9m; Martha S., 10m; Malolo, Mimic, Mollic, 12m; Dawn, 20m. S Class, to start at 2.50 p.m.—Course, from flagship to black buoy in Shoal Bay on starboard, thence to buoy off Western wharf on starboard, thence to buoy off Watchman Island on starboard, thence to buov off Chelsea on starboard, keeping on south side of flagship, twice round, finishing across starting line: Namu, scr; Sirona, 30s; Marlene, lm; Leone, 2m; Mistral, 4m ; Spindrift, sm; Clio, Tiki, 9m; Lancia, Rangatlra, 10m; Gannet, 15m. Y Class, to start at 2.55 p.m.—Conrse, same as S class: Mania, scr; Muimai, 2m; Tempest, Avenger, 4m; Joy, 6m; Karoro, 7m; Rebel, 10m; Aloha, 11m; Maumau, 20m. . . _ T and X Class, to start at 3 p.m.— Course, same as S class: Vamp, scr; Treasure, lm 30s; Salome, 2m: Cutty , Shalimar, Sybila, 6m; Valet, 9m; Bona M., Zephyr, Maile, 10m; Idler, 13m; Iron DU Locai°Boats, to start at 3.5 p.m.—Course, same as S class: Myra scr; Stormy, 4m, Atna. sm; Opah, Meteor, • Bm, Irene, Mightv Atom, 10m; Sally, Swiftsure, 14m, Eleanor, 15m; Shrimp 20m _ CcrarsP 7, Class, to start at 3.10 p.m. course, same as S class, but only once round: To Ulitu, scr; Water Beetle, 30s, Billy Ranoni. 2m; Starina, 3m; Avon, Trevic, Tere, 3m 30s; Tamaki, 4m; Nio, 6 °W cla^to 7 start at 3.15 p.m.—Course, o» « Plnss but Only once round: M scr; Wakanul, lm 30s; WanWanderlight, 2m 30s; White Wings, a'2ft and under) to class, l>ut y . onyer Fern, lm; scr; Kandy Jjs{®Cloud, 6m; Baby Lois, . Course, . r thence round Sandspit on moored north tnence pUe Beacon 0 n starboard, thence r keening on starboard to filing Ime. keeping^ south side, '£ a handicaps) : Ehoa, e" Little Princess, Wee Mite, Huawai. ' ON THE MANUXAU.

COMBINED CLUB EVENTS.

The the kau Cruising Club will afternoon for both ggSBSSSw Manukau Yacht gm > 6m; Ram]i> off r i2im, 3m; Mystery, 12Jm, in ratU, in 3 m m .- Ju™i'per 30m 15m; Perseus, 30m, 10m. Juniper, 32 ' 16m; Aloma, 32m, lp| m ; 37m 16m; Ventura, 27m; Patricia, o6m. oi®* K pnled SfiSfcN&WS! Aratu, 22m, 7m , R " e e 37m iojm; 37m 15m ; ItoameV, 38m, lorn ; Ventuta, Q nn 44m, 15m j Sea King,,42m, 16 ™f u f a 4 |m 21m70kere Y? 1 ' . Foam 47m,' 18m ; Cleone, 56in, 26m; Kia Ora, 65m, 24m; Sea Sprite, 90m, 27 £kunches.-Cremorne, scr Om; ffilt ifS?; 5 cMn, 2tT; G^4 El juvemlT model championship races will be The'Officers 2 of the day J^~ Sta Time' Messrs. A. Grupen and J. Keegan. Time keepers, Messrs. A. J. Anger and H. Christian.