YACHTING

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 33, 8 February 1930, Page 22

YACHTING

■ r "Mainsail"

SANDERS CUP

WIN FOR OTAGO

WELLINGTON TAILS AGAIN

Wellington's iun of bad luck in" connection with Sanders Cup contests: continues, but it is a long lunc_that has no turning, and sooner or later thcr cup is bound to come to this province: Tobe beaten fairly and squaicly by better boats is no disgrace, and judging from all accounts neither the Eileen nor the Avalon gave anything away. • The Eileui was most capably handled by G. Kellett, and she thoroughly deserved her win. It scorns, ,ho\vever,»that the result might have been different had tho Avalon 'a skipper not taken the wrong course in ' the first race. Tho mistake probably cost him the race, and perhaps the cup as well. In addition, he carried' a new set of sails, and the shrinkage noticeably affeete'd the set. Much was expected of the Clyde after her splendid performances on this harbour and at Akaroa, but she was not in the picture. Nevertheless, there can be no doubt that Rowntreo antl his crew did their' best; perhaps their opportunity of showing what:they really can do will como in' some future contest. , • ' i Measuring Cup Boats. ' The question of having the measurement of boats taken immediately prior to the Sanders Cup contest was discussed by the Dominion Yachting Conference. Mr. C. 11. Palmer said that ho had been instructed -to vote for tho use of outside steel moulds: The- object of this was to make, it absolutely certain that no mistakes were made in the measurement of the boats. was necessary and was a wise proeeduce. Mr. J. T. Paul .(Otago) .strongly opposed the remit, stating that it was unfair and impracticable. . It" would mean that all boats that-had previously been granted certificates by .provincial measurers would not be allowed to,, take part in future contests if they failed to measure with outside moulds. - -This would at once kill.the.contest/ He was not altogether opposed- to the scheme applying to future rboats built to'take part in the ■ contest. - Messrs.-L/-'Smith and C. Holmes (Wellington) also opposed tho remit, while Messrs. C. Woodward and F. Collins (Canterbury), and A. J. Collings (Auckland) supported it. On the easting vote .of the. chairman the remit was carried. Mr. Holmes introduced the question of the formation of a Dominion Association controlling all sailing and "power boat contests. He thought that;such ' a body was necessary in the interests of the sport 'generally. The. Sanders Cup could also be controlled by- the ...same body., Thero was no doubt that-inter-provincial contests should be controlled by a Dominion association.' Mr.rPaul supported the idea; ■ and thought that / the Cornwall and other cups should be controlled by this body. Atr.- Palmer - said that finance was an -important factor to, be considered in the -formation of the body. On the-.motion of Mr. T. Anderson (Otago),.-it:was agreed to approve the principle"- of tho formation of a Dominion body controlling - New Zealand championships. . . / E.P.N.Y.C. Ocean Bace. The B.P.N.Y.C. annual ocean race to Port Underwood and bac"k will start on Saturday, next. Tho. probable starters will include the Mararigi", Tiola, -Galatea, Shamrock, and Nanette. , lis The Kotiri, which has not raced for a couple of seasons, was fitted with new rigging last week-end, and Svent up on the slip on Sunday. morning. For the first time for a. considerable period, Mr. E. -Buchobs's Wairero 11. raced in the Evans Bay -keelers' handicap' on Saturday. She 'finished third, but went back to fifth place when the times were' adjusted. ' ,' The R.P.N.Y.C. annual ladies' race is being held this afternoon. , : . Worser. Bay;, Club. '"'. ,A race was held last Saturday afternoon in a fresh southerly.. The course was from the clubhouse to Seatoun Wharf, thence ■to tho tide-gauge' and back, twice ■ round. The Spitfire was - unable to start, leaving the four Takapunas to participate. The Ngaru waa away first, with 4Jmin, and:- the weather - seemed to suit, her) ftr' fh'e'Kakariki, •with 2imin off the scratch boat,' was unable to catch 'her.. ," Uhe Kakariki seemed, however, to be carrying too much weight. The Ngaroma (2min) soon passed tho Kakarik'i, but the Ngaru held her own until practically the last buoy. The Ngamutu (sec) was unable to catch the Ngaroma, ' and finished second. T.he times were: Ngaroma, 4hr 25min 50sec;"Ngamutu, 4hr 27min 4osee; Ngaru/ 4hr 29 mm 20scc; Kakariki; 4hr 47min losec. On Sunday a couple of Takapunas sail-^, ed across to Petono with a light north-' erly, and had a good spinnaEer run back. ,Two more went across" the harbour, and it did riot seem:"that any yacht failed to tako advantage of tliVbcautiful weather. The Kakariki'. is th» only boat to represent Worser Bay in, the' Duncan Gup, to, bo. raced to-day. She will use the new Harvey sail, .which will be taken down to Dunedin as-Wel-lington's specification'sail for tho: Com« well Cup. i ' Sanders Cup Presented.,- • .■ Speaking at tho presentation" oi the Sanders Cup to the Otago;;dolegates, the Mayor of Auckland (Mr. Gl'Bail-, d-n) said that the trophy had.:.bcen competed for on ten 'occasions, Otago and Canterbury had each, won it-three times, and Auckland four. When he welcomed the visitors a few days prcvioui^y he expressedr'the. hope that the cup would go round, provided'all-thing3 were equal. Otago's buccess was, therefore, a good thing for the sport;] The cup had been won on" it's ■ merit*) and all would agree that a contest'-of this n..ture should bo encouraged. It made for better relations between yachtsmen of the various provinces. He was not a bit sorry that the cup was leaving Auckland, and felt sure Auckland' would send a boat to Dunedin next "year to, try to get it back'again.' TheMayoi said he was pleased to- learn ,that the ' "• Wellington crow had already signified its intention of going .^after the trophy next yoar. Mr. Baildon concluded by congratulating Mr,. Kellett, skipper of the Eileen, on his success. Mr.^3". T. Paul said Otago was very delighted in having once more captured thdl cup. The contest was a valuable one for New Zealand yachting. It drew' public attention to tho sea, andinduced young men to take to the water and- engage in perhaps the'finest, sport thero was.

J. W. Savidan showed excellent form in a recent mile handicap at Auckland. He ran the distance in 4min'-2'6 j -.37-s ( see. The fast time of 0 4-Ssec-,for -100 yards was made .by-.A. -J,' Elliott-at a, meeting in Auckland.' The sprint "champion, however, beat the starter. .Nevertheless, he is in fine form at present.