YACHTING

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 73, 30 March 1929, Page 18

YACHTING

8v " MAINSAII" CUP RACES

MiLLS AND TE RURU

MAKANUI AND LINNET WIN

The MarangL's win on Saturday afternoon in ftie Mills Cup 's-c? was an. exceedingly popular one, for two reasons. In the- first place, it was the last race in which tho koeler was sailedby Mr. B. Clarke; and, secot >Lly, the cup was the only trophy he had not won. with the Marangi. The conditions suited tho Marangi admirably, and she finished nearly an hour ahead of the Ailsa, which did not sail as well as she was expected to. After running second nearly all the way, she was passed by the Viola on the run down from Koro Koro Buoy. The Viola beat her across the line by about 3min. The Windward was not suited by the light weather, and she did not finish.- The Mana gained second place on corrected times, after giving a good display. She benefited by a good "leg up" on the beat'to the Koro Koro Buoy, and finished fourth. The Galatea did not perform as was anticipated, and would have been better suited by moderate weather. Last season the Mills Cup was won by the Windward,'which beat the Marangi on corrected times by; about 30sec.

It was disappointing to' many that tho Te Kuni Cup was contested by only three boats —the Linnet, Nanette, and Shamrock. Tho first two crossed the starting line 3min ahead of th;e Shamrock. Crossing Evans Bay, tho Nanette drew ahead slightly, but did not gain much ground on the run to the blinker, the Linnet rounding only a fewseconds behind her. The Shamrock at this stage was about lomin further back. The leaders split tacks after rounding, the Nanette doing better and getting the benefit of an oft-shore breeze from Day's Bay. She reached the Somes Island Buoy smin ahead of the Linnet, the Shamrock being now hopelessly out of the race. On the lead home the Nanette widened the gap, but she was unable to cross tho line sufficiently ahead to beat the Linnet when, the times were adjusted. Honours went to tho Linnet by ljmin. The Shamrock was ill-suited by the light conditions. In moderate or heavy; weather, there might have been a different result. The "winner of the race last season was the Muritai, which had received a very generous handicap.

Boat Harbour News.

In order that' the races may be finished in daylight, the races for the Turnbull Cup (first-class) and the Bothamley, Cup (second-class) on 6th April, and tho Maxwell Bating Cup on 13th April, will be started at 2.15 p.m. *

It has been decided to re-sail tho Jellicoe class race of Ist December, which was abandoned on account of several capsizes. The event will take place on 6th April, and is to start at 2,45 p.m.

The amendments to rules suggested by the association with the idea of preventing unfinaneial members of one club joining up with another were discussed at length .by B.P.N.Y.C. members on Monday night, and finally approved. Most sports bodies have been troubled in this direction, and the new rules will safeguard the interests of tho various clubs.

The weather was perfect on Sunday; for harbour cruising, and all the yachts in commission left . their moorings. Brilliant sunshine and a light southerly; combined to make tho day one of the most enjoyable experienced this season.

The Linnet and the Nanette are now on even terms for tho second-class aggregate, and the writer understands that the Nanette is in the lead for the second-class championship.

The Clyde scored well in the jellicoe class event, taking the lead soon after rounding Jerningham the first time and retaining it throughout. She was an easy winner when the times were adjusted. Mr. W. Duncan, who selected the Clyde for the Sanders Cup contest, was delighted with her showing. ."She is tho best boat in New Zealand," he told the writer after the race. "I wish she was mine," be added. She was thj3 last boat to start, but once she took tho load the issue was never in-doubt.

Race at Plimmertou.

A light westerly breeze and a smooth' sea were the conditions under which the Plimmerton Boating Club's race was sailed on Saturday. The long course, twice round, was used, and therace was sailed under sealed handicaps. The six starters were very evenly, matched, and presented a fine sight as they ran down to Barber's Buoy together, tho first and last boats being not more than lOsec apart. The Eamona, C. Swift (20min) was first; 'the Opawa, H. Thompson (scr), second; and. the Tiiahine, J. Ames (lOmin), third. Also started: Sea Lady, H. France (16 mm); Minnehaha, E. Mildenhall (6 mm); and Tuakaua, 11. Waddel (scr).