YACHTING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 230, 28 September 1936, Page 12

YACHTING.

MANUKAU YACHT CLUB. ANNUAL SMOKER. OLD MEMBERS HONOURED. The life members and honorary officers of the Manukau Yacht and Motor Boat Club were entertained at a smoke concert held in the clubhouse, Onehunga, on Saturday evening. The president, Mr. W. Marks, presided, being supported by Mr. J. Park, Major ot Onehunga (a former president and foundation member of the club); Mr. It. Belclier, commodore ; Mr. E. Lairil, vice-commodore , Mr. J. Mcintosh, rear-commodore; Messrs. A. McLeod, T. Pardingtbn and other life members of the club. Mr. Marks, when /welcoming the la.rge number present, said it always had been the policy of the Manukau Club to their older members, also the donors ot prizes and other workers, and the attendance showed that their services were not forgotten. He was especially pleased to see so many life members present, and a few of the foundation members who joined when the club was formed, in 1891, 45 years ago. The toasts included "Vice-presidents and Donors," proposed by the commodore, Mr. Belclier, and acknowledged by Mr. T. Pardington; "Local Bodies," proposed by Mr. C. Herbert and acknowledged by the Mayor, Mr. Park, and Mr. T. Pardington, junior. Mr. Park sahl all of the local bodies had very friendly feelings towards the yacht club. The harbour board and borough council had acceded to all reasonable requests for improvements to their mooring area and the upkeep and lighting of the road. With the return of better times and shorter working hours, yachting should benefit and he looked forward to seeing more craft on the harbour. It was very pleasing to know that the two local clubs were working harmoniously, and he felt sure it would benefit both. The toast of life members was proposed by Mr. E. Laird and responded to by Messrs. A. McLeoci, T. I-ardington. senior; W. Vaughan, C. Herbert and C. A. Osborne. Mr. Laird said this honour was not easily earned., and he felt sure it was keenly appreciated. Mr. J. W. Rawlinson, honorary secretary, proposed "Kindred Clubs," which was acknowledged by Mr. W. A. Wilkinson, who said the Waiteinata clubs all honoured the Manukau Club for its assistance with the Anniversary Day regatta, and its participation in the Cornwell Cup and other contests, and they had the Auckland clubs' best wishes for the coming season. It was coincident, he added, that the Mayors of Auckland and Onehunga were both keen yachtsmen, and supported the various clubs in a practical manner. The toast to old-timers was proposed by Mr. W. Marks, coupled with the names of Messrs. T. Quigley and P. A. Bruford. Mr. Quigley mentioned several incidents of racing and trading in the earlier days on the Manukau, Waitemata and Hokianga Harbours. Mr. Bruford said he had been away from Onehunga for about 30 years, and was pleased to find the old club doing so well. He hoped to get a boat this season and re-visit some of their favourite anchorages. Mr. A. Knight (All Black footballer) proposed "The Manukau Yacht Club," which was acknowledged 8 by Mr. Marks. Mr. C. A. Osborne proposed a vote of thanks to the artists who had contributed very largely to the pleasure of those present. They included several popular songs by the club's mouth organ band, and items by Messrs. J. Hall, B. Watson and others. The chairman . presented Messrs. R. Belcher, E. Laird and J. Mcintosh their flags of office.

AKAHANA CLUB'S DINGHIES.

WINS FOR TINI AND PAL. The Akarana Yacht Club held two handicap races on Saturday for boats of the nailing dinghy class. Both races started ami finished off the clubhouse, Campbell's Point, the course being a short one from off the eastern skidway, round Resolution Buoy, found compass dfclphin and back to starting line. The first race was won by Tini, sailed by Colin Dennes, and the second by Pal, sailed by J. Cooper. The starters in the first race, in the order of their crossing the line, were: Leander, Pal, Tini, Frying Dutchman, Leave-It, Alolia, Kenya Pup, and Scram. There was a good sailing breeze from the sou'-west, which gave the boats a run to Resolution, a close haul on port to the compass dolphin and a dead beat back to the finishing line. Leave-it, Pal and Leander had a very close race on the first round, which was timed : Leave-it 3h 20m, Pal 3h 20in 255, Leander 3h 20m 555, Aloha 3h 21m 4s, Scram 3h 22in 335, Tini 3h 24m 30s. The same three boats kept close together on the second round, only lengths separating them rounding the marks, and the finish was: Leander (scr) 3h 39m 7s. Leave-it (Os) 3h 39m 10s, Pal (12s) 31i 39in 255, Scram (3Gs) 3h 40m os, Aloha (245) 31i 40m 50s, Tini (6£m) 3h 44m 265. Result: Tini. C. Dennes, 1; Leaveit, M. Lftne, 2; Leander, B. Lane. 3. Second Race.—The starters in this race, sailed over one round of the same course, were: Pal, Aloha, Scram, Tini, Flying Dutchman and Kenya Pup. Pal, Aloha and Scram had a great race ail the way, the three finishing in 12s. The finish was: Pal (scr) 4h 35m 455, Aloha (scr) 4h 35m 555, Scram (scr) 4h 35m 575, Tini (2Jm) 4h 3Sm 50s. Flying Dutchman (3m) 4h 47m 15s. Kenya Pup (3m) 4h 51m os. Result: Pal. J. Cooper, 1; Scram, R. L. Stewart. 2; Tini, 3. Aloha, D. Cooper, which was second on time, reported touching a mark. Mr. T. McKniglit was In charge of the events. '

PONSONBY MODEL YACHT CLUB,

The Ponsonb.v Model Yaclit Club held Its first raws of the season yesterday afternoon in St. Mary's Bay. There was a fresh breeze from the north, and both events finished early. Results : — First Race.—Waitere (scr), 4h 3m 30s, 1; Renown (lm 30s), 41i 4m 355, 2; Silver Fern (4m), 4h Cm 10s, 3. Eight boats started. Second General Handicap..—Mairie (7m), 4h 55m 2s, 1: Silver Fern (4m), 4h 55m 30s, 2; Renown (lm 30s), 4h 55m 455, 3. Seven boats started. Mr. H. Erickson was starter and judge, and Mr. J. Ainbridge timekeeper.

AMATEUR CYCLING.

northern club. GAMBLE WINS CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP. The Northern Amateur Cycle Club staged the final race of the season over a course extending from Te Papapa toKowick and return, a distance of 23 miles. The> race was a Continental championship, all the starters left in one bunch. were :— F. Hutton (8.30), 63.34 * V. Ivey (8.30), 63.35 % G. Webb (5.30), 63.32 M. Byrnes (1.0), 59.9; A. Matthews (12.0), 70.23: M. Gamble (scr), 59.8. , . Championship winner: M. Gamble (scr), J °This being the last club race stageA by this club this winter, the usual officials race over one lap (23 miles) was h ® ld^" d _ the starters were : P. . hpiin F Laloli. 1.0 ; R. Linn, 30s, C. Aiei ville I. Laloli, scr. The limit man Price made the most of his handicap and was never headed and won by I.J from i. Laloli and C. Melville. Results were. p F. E. Price, judge (2.15), 8.56 .. 1 I. C. Laloli, judge (scr), 7.46 C. H. Melville, referee (scr), 7.47 rf R Dinn, ,starter (30s), 8.39 ; .F. Laloli, steward (LO), O.il; K. Mosheim, handicapper (1.0), 9.28.

MANUKATJ CLUB.

RON TRINER NEW CHAMPION. Riding a great race from the scratch mark and experiencing no trouble throughout, Ron Triner went past all but Picknell to finish second and record fastest time m ft ho ugh only a junior, K G. Picknell rode splendidly to lead from the start and win by almost 2m. He used a 79m freewheel gear, and his steady plodding o\er the latter stages enabled him to get away from Ray Clark and go on alone. The race was over the now well-known "round the harbour" course of 44 which extends from Devonport, via Northi'oat, Birkenhead, Albany, Coatesville, Riverhead and Henderson to Point Chevalier. The successful men were : — K. G. Picknell (22.0), 2h 26m 35s .. 1 Ron Triner (scr), 2h 6m 21s - Geo. Grigg (12.0), 21i 18m 22s 3 Bill Smith (12.0), 2h 18m 495; Ray Whitlev (12.0), 2h 18m 535; Gordon Cunningham (8.0), 2h 14m 545; Keith N. Clark (4 0). 2h 10m 565; Stewart Baird (4 0), 2h lim 235; Ron Wilson (4.0), 2h 11m 245; Bill Walker (8.0), 2h 17m 435; Jim McLaren (12.0), 2h 22m 355; Gilbert Purdom (4.0), 2h 14m 48s; Johnnie Brown (scr), 2h 10m 495. .... Ron Triner (scr) was fastest in 2h 6m 21s. Next was Johnnie Brown 2h 10m 495, Keith Clark 2h 10m 565, Stewart Baird 2h 11m 235, Ron Wilson 2h 11m 245. Wilson took the trophy for the fastest junior.

LYNNDAfE CLUB.

The Lynndale amateurs on Saturday held a combined 13i-mile junior and senior race. A strong wind was blowing over the majority of the course. The race "was the last race of the 193G season, and it was an unlucky day for C. Morris, H. Baldwin and C. Gooder, who all punctured, and H. Hawke had chain trouble. Results: — Dan Calder, 45.47 ... ■ . J Arthur Silcock (I.4a>, 41.07 - Les Whyle (2.45), 42.58 a Cliff Morris (4.0), 44.13 ; D. Margison (4 0) 44.45; R. Hudson (4.0), 4i>.o. Fastest Time.—Arthur Silcock (1.4u), 41.57, 1; Les Whyle (2.4u), 4—57, -, Haddon Hawke (2.40), 43.47, 3.

BEACH HAVEN CLUB

The Beach Haven Club held two races on Saturday over the Birkdale circuit. Results are as follow : — Junior, Eight Miles—R. Chetwynd (2.30), 24.32, 1; N. Harkins (2.0), 26.1-, 2; L. Bloor (5.0), 30.31, 3. Chetwynd made fastest time. Senior, Thirty-two Miles.—A. Elia (3.0), 96.57, 1; R. Elia (4.0), 97.d8, 2 ; L. Cooper (10.0), 104.30, 3. Fastest time, A. Elia, who ro<le from the virtual scratch mark, his time being a record for the course.

AUCKLAND LADIES' CLUB.

The Auckland Ladies' Amateur Cycling Club- conducted an unpaced race over seven laps of the Mount Albert course on Saturday. A sealed handicap was decided in conjunction with the race. Miss Grace McRae was fastest in the first lap and gained throughout the race, finishing Ss ahead of Miss Violet Baird. Miss Louis Arrol, who gained third place in the race, won the handicap with the allowance of 1.50. Miss Mcßae was second. The results were : — Time Trial.—Miss G. Mcßae (22.10), 1; V. Baird (22.18), 2; L. Arrol (22.41), 3. Sealed Handicap.—Miss Ij. Arrol (20.51), 1; G. Mcßae (22.10), 2; V. Baird (22.15), 5

TAKAPUNA CLUB

The Takapuna Amateur Cycling Club held its weekly fixture over the Albany, via Crown Hill, course of 20 miles. Eric Langridge, the junior champion, broke all existing records by riding the course in 63.7 from scratch. Result: — Eric Langridge (scr), 63.7 1 E. Williams (scr), 67.15 2 D. Bousie (2.0), 69.16 3 A. Broad (6.30). 74.25; K. Vosper (5.30), 73.26; D. Keating (scr), 74.20.