YACHTING

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 54, 27 November 1929, Page 8

YACHTING

SATURDAY’S RACING

LOCAL CLUB NOTS.

(By

Mainsail.)

R.r.N.T.C. Activities. The first races for first and second-class yachts were sailed on the harbour on Saturday afternoon. The second race on the programme for the 18ft. and under class was also sailed. The first class sailed over the usual course—Clyde Quay, Somes Rock Buoy to the Blinker, then back to the starting line. As there was no buoy laid at Datum Point the second class sailed on the following course:— Clyde Quay to Pt. .Jcrniughani around the Mararoa, back to the starting-line, twice round. The ISft. and under class sailed the usual course. . The following are the detailed results: ■ First Class Handicap.

Worster Bay Club. The club races started last Saturday. Unfortunately only three boats were available for the race, the Spitfire, Kakariki and Ngamutu. The course was the usual one—from the clubhouse to Seatoun Wharf and thence to the tide gauge near the Pinnacles, twice round. The wind was a moderate southerly, but very unsteady. The Mark Foy system of starting was utilised, with sealed handicaps. The Kakariki was first away with the Spitfire next. The Ngamutu made a disappointing start, but gradually overhauled the Spitfire, which flew a jib, this headsail assisting her considerably. The Kakariki maintained her lead up to the tide gauge aiul set a spinnaker on the broad lead from the latter mark to the clubhouse buoy. It was not a good spinnaker course, however, and although naker helped her, she did not gain all that might have been expected. Neither the Ngamutu nor Spitfire set a spinnaker, lhe position of the boats was somewhat the same on the second round, the Kakariki finishing first with the Ngamutu lmin. 35sec. behind her and the Spitfire about 2min. behind the latter. On corrected times It was found that the Spitfire won the race and Kakariki second. Sunday provided a fresh full-sail breeze from the north, and three of the Takapunas crossed the harbour and their crews enjoyed the sun from that quarter. Sceptics may doubt the qualities of Takapunas, but there is no gainsaying that they are fast off the wind. The boats made the journey across the harbour —a good three miles—iu twenty minutes on a fresh beam wind.

Paremata Club. The Paremata Boating Club was lucky on Sunday in having a light northerly, gradually freshening during the day, for the sailing of their races for the first and second class sailing boats. During the afternoon, the first-class boats happened to be all together, and arranging a start aniong themselves sailed the big course. This was' 1 ’ more of a practice than anything else and was sailed for the pure, enjoyment of a fine afternoon. The writer noticed that Kuini was home first, but this cannot be looked upon as a racing result. A new boat, The Mustard Pot, owned bv Mr. Coleman, made its appearance during the day. and ft is the owner s intention to carry on with the races throughout the season. , Sid Woods has a new set of sails on the Blue Bird, and they look very well indlMlss Josephine is still undergoing overhaul, but will probably be out next weekeDlt is the club’s intention, tide and circumstances permitting, to go round by water to the opening of the Pit miner ton Boating Club’s season on Saturday next. On the following day a relay race is to be held at Paremata, which should engage all tl> Foltowing b are the results of the races sailed on the morning of the -4tli. — .. First class (full course). — (scr ) I. time Ihr. 25min ; Kuini (sen) Ihr26min. 30sec.; Kutuku (scr.) 3, Ihr. ~™in. Also started: Ariki (3Amin.), disqualified for hitting mark buoy. Sailing time, Ihr. class (twice round Moorhouse course) -Blue Bird (4niin.) 1, time 46min. ssec.; Mustard rot (scr.) 4onnn. lusec., Miloed (scr.) 3,47 min. 30sec. Also started. Arahiwi (Bmin.), disqualified for hitting mark buoy.. 1 . c

Doings at Plimmert-on. Arrangements are well in hand for the opening day at Pllmmertoii on Saturday next, November 30, and a good attendance of yachtsmen and their friends anticinntpd Alter the opening cpremony has been performed, th? visitors will partake of afternoon tea on the slipway, and 'weather permitting short trips will be made in the club's Boats. The Tuakana underwent a spectacular trial in Kareliana Bay last week-end. and was favourably commented upon by many visitors. A nor’westerly blowing at the time gave opportunity to display her good qualities. Most of the yacuts to U A successful tC s r ocial evening was given bv Mrs II B. France last Saturday;, the proceeds being donated to the club-house building fund. Evons Bay Club. Races for keel yachts and centre-board-ers will be held by the Evans Bay Club next Saturday. Several new boats will be racing for the first time, and in the “centre-board” events very good entries have been received, sn fact .it is the big gest entry that any club has had for very m, The Naomi went oil the slip during the week-end, and Mr. Harvey’s new launch will take her place, as soon as her new propeller has been tried. This year the club has been fortunate in the number of trophies that have been donated by its supporters. Special mention may be made of a particularly fine cup nrcsented bv Mr. Lamberg. 1 As was the ease lust year, things promise to be very active this season, and nracticallv every boat has been thoroughly overhauled, and quite a number of members have procured new sails. ' Mr. F. C. Holmes, the club s commodore, has ’been appointed as one of the representatives on the Saunders Cup Selection C°The Nancy and All Black went out on Saturday afternoon, And on Sunday the Ma rang! and the Madame Hoover, belonging to Mr. Scott-Ramsay, of the R.P.NA.C., took a picnic party over to Lowry Bay, and judging by all accounts a very enjoyable day was spent.

Heretaunga Club. The club was able to make a good start with its races, the results being as follow: —Takapunas: Kuna (scr.) 1, Walruna (umin.) 2, Shirley (4min.) 3, Waitui (7mm.) 4. Fourteen-footcrs: Onyx (scr.) 1, Mahn (scr.) 2, Ola (Dinin.) 3. Valkyrie (llmin.) did not finish. There were nine starters in the first launch race this season, sailing under sealed handicap. No results are yet obtninable. W.D.Y. and M.B. Association.

.At the last meeting of the association thp following alterations to change of name were approved:—The Wellesley I has been renamed Lockwoods Jewel, and All Black named Idano. , Mr. J. McDonald, owing to ill-health, has been obliged to leave Wellington, and was compelled to resign ills position of selector for the Saunders Cup trial. His place has been filled by Mr. F. C. Holmes, of the Evans Bay Club. Week-end Tides. Week-end tides for Port Nicholson and Porirua Harbour are given below. Times of high water are given:— Port Paremata and Nicholson. Plimmertou. a.m. p.m. a.m. . p.m. Sat.., Nov. 30 .. 3.45 4.10 9.10 . 9.35 Sat., Dee. 1. • 4.40 5.06 10.03 10.31

Handicap. Finishing Corrected time. time. 2. Marangi ... scr. 5 2 37 o — 37 Bona 5m in. 5 24 44 5 19 44 Ailsa Smin. 5 17 6 5 9 6 3. Waiere I .. lamin. 5 18 5 5 3 5 1. Viola .... lomin. 5 14 24 4 59 — Second < Class Club Handicap. 3. Galatea scr. 4 59 25 4 59 JO Nanette llmin. 5 16 38 5 5 3b Linnet 14miu. 5 15 0 5 1 0 2. I rex 16m in. 5 14 45 4 58 45 1. Shamrock .. 22niin. 5 19 27 4 57 27 Seabird .... 21min. Did not I start. 18ft. and under Class. 3. Clyde scr. 4 42 35 4 42 35 Peggy .... 3min. 4 49 23 4 46 23 Wellesley II 2inin. 4 52 10 4 50 10 2. Little Hasto 4min. 4 46 19 4 42 19 Wellesley I . Smin. Did not start. 1. Ngaio 14min. 4 53 4G 4 39 46 Scud28min. 5 25 5 4 57 □