AUCKLAND REGATTA.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 282, 29 November 1938, Page 17

AUCKLAND REGATTA.

MEETING OF COMMITTEE.

GOOD START FOR 1939

RACING OFFICIALS ELECTED

The first meeting of the committee elected to carry out the Auckland Anniyereary Kegatta on January 30. 1939, was held last evening at the .Missions to Seamen Hall. Sturdee Street. Mr. Geo M Demies presiding over an attendance of 62 members. Many matters for the good of the regatta were discussed and the various eub-coramitteee elected, also rac-in 3 officials and other ofhYers of the day. rrom the enthusiasm displayed by all present and their readiness to work on anv committee for which their special knowledge would prove useful, the succetw of the eighty-ninth annual regatta seems already assured.

Owing to the continued increase of competitions, both in the hijr keelers and more especially in the classes 18ft and under it n-a« decided to adopt a recommendation trom last year's officers of the day that two judges, timekeepers and lonordere be appointed to look after the fiujuhin* times of the larjre and snail classes. Tt was also decided that the Taknpuna Club be requested fo appoint two official,.- to assist with the A class, of wlik-h 40 boats are expected to compete this season. The question of the best site for the Haaslup „-;.*.; dieoussed. Sussestions by the chairman that the races start and finish off the new boat harbour at St. Mary's Kay received a mixed reception and it was r|ecid°d to tfirw the site this week-end. y\y. K. B. Webster advocated the flagship being moored off Hoteon Bay. where he said, the competitors would be clear of terry traffic and the utronjrcet run of the tule. with Plenty of room for all classes, tho Tamaki Diive providinjr a natural snindstand. Other sneakers favoured the site off Calliope Dock, as last year, and some preferred retaining tho' site ofT «neen« wTiaif, where the cailiei- regattas

•ill started and finished. The question will be decided at tfce next meeting. The follewing racing officials and eub-(-■ommitteea were appointed: —Starter: Mr. G. Mobbedey; assistant starters, Messrs. K. Culhaue, H. B. Boyd, J. Davidson, I. <~)uinD. A. G. Taylor, J. Hammond, W. lire, J. Cleal; judge, Air. O. Johueou; assistant judges, Messrs. J. Longbottom, G. Miller, H. Claridge; timekeepers, Messrs. K. Hickson, A. W. Spalding, D. K. MaeCuidy, E. A. Hay nee; recorder, -Mr. J. Peters; assistants, Messrs. L. H. Chapman, K. Kirkham, A. M. Gilmour, A. Rambaud. M. Thomson.

Result Committee.—Messrs. S T. Comptou, G. E. Laycock, F. W. Jetfers. W. A. VViikiiuson; umpires, Messrs. A. Braund, I'. McKay, H. Hill; programme committee, Messrs. G. M. Dennee, A. Thompson, A. J. J. McGehan, T. C. Webster.

Flagship and Site Committee.—Executive officers and Messrs. B. \V. Beaumont, 10. Griffiths. J. C. Hewson, A. Braund, J. Hammond. R. C. Rennet , , J. Davidson, G. Bellve. L. Phillpot, T. McKnight, Captain W. Rot-s, Lieutenant-Commander E. W. Monckton; transport committee, Messre. L , . Diylaild, M. Peet, J. C. Hewson, A. Braund. G. Bellve, J. Davidson, T. Black, J. O'Sullivan, L. Brusewitz.

Sailing Committee.—Messrs. E. B. Webster. G.'Bollve. A. Braund. T. McKnight, J. J. Mackfiy, B. W. Beaumont, E. Cullinne, N". Mathieson, G. Mobberley, G. Miller. W. A. Wilkinson, T. Quinn G. E. Lnvcofk. E. Griffiths, K. L. Boivden, O. •Tohneon and executive officers: in charge of midset r-lasses, G. Tyler. ]\fodel Yachts.—Representatives from the Ponsonby, Orakei. Manukau and Birkenhead Model Yacht Clubs.

Power Boat Officials.—Messrs. F. D. Pidgeon. J. Paltridge, J. W. Wilson, S. Bell-Booth, G. P. Robertson, P. Hamblin, A. Williams, F. A. Craig. The eecretary, Mr. A. J. Collings, reported that all honorary offieors had been notified of their election. The treasurer. Mr. Jas. McGehan, reported that already a number had -mitten accepting office and enclosing donations to the funds.

All sub-committees will meet on Tueeili.v. December 6, to prepare reports for a general meet ing on December 12