ROWERS' DAY

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 47, 25 February 1933, Page 13

ROWERS' DAY

WELLINGTON REGATTA

GOOD ENTRIES RECEIVED

Crews from Canterbury, Marlborough, and "Wanganui are taking part in the annual Wellington Bowing Begatta today. The entries in the twelve events scheduled total 59, as compared with 56 last year. Although the increase in entries is countered by the addition of an extra event, officials of the Wellington Regatta Club, under whose auspices the regatta is being held, express satisfaction with the position. Races commenced at noon on the Korokora course (between Ngahauranga and Petone). The water in that part Of the harbour is fairly smooth, but it. is possible that visiting crews may be troubled by strong gusts of wind sweeping down the gullie3 along the Hutt Road. The Petone Club's crews are well accustomed to the tricks of the wind on. this course, and this respect will have an advantage over the other crews. Several of the crews competing today are prominent contenders for championship honours at the New Zealand Regatta to be held at Wanganui next Saturday. The results will be noted with interest by rowers throughout the Dominion. Special efforts have been made by the Regatta Club to get the events started on time. The officials in charge of the regatta are as follows; — Starter, Mr. A. Turner; umpire, Mr, A. D. Bayfeild; assistant starter, Mr. D. McGrath; judges, Messrs. G. Lauchlan, H. Pay ton, E. S. Innes, F. W. Mothes; timekeepers, Messrs. P. N. Denton and G. C. Sherwood; clerks of scales, Messrs. E. Meeeh, W. Moys, and F. Hinchcliff. The following are the results of events decided up to the time "The Post" went to press:— MAIDEN PAIRS. (Clinker boats; one mile. Donations: First £4, second £1.) , Fetone (B. Crane, A. Hope) l Wellington (W. G. McLean, D. G. Maney) 2 Star (A. R. Lawson, M. Moffat) 3 Also started: Wairau. Wellington, Star, and Petone got a good start, but Wairau dropped back Immediately. At the end of the first quarter of a mile Petone pulled a length ahead of Star and Wellington, who were rowing almost level. The Petone pair rowed easily, and did not appear to be forcing the pace. Star and Wellington had a great fight for second place. Petone won by a length and a half, Wellington finishing a quarter of a length ahead of Star. YOUTHS' FOURS. (Clinker boats; one mile. For oarsmen under the age of 21 only. Donations: First £7, second £2.) Union, Christchurch (G. V. Bmpson, C. A. Cooper, C. Smith, B. Toner) 1 Wanganui (B. J. Marcnmant, H. "Eobortshaw, D. Melfor, M. Williams) 2 Star (A. Slmm, H. Paton, B. tY. Williams. J. P. Peters) *.., 3 Also started: Petone. Star .took the lead at the quarter-way mark, but were shortly afterwards displaced by Petone. At half-way Union took the lead, and they won by a length from the fast-finish-ing Wanganui crew. Star were four feet behind in third place. The Union crew rowed on the outside course, and gave a particularly good exhibition. When the gun was fired to signify the finish of the winning crew, Wanganui eased off, allowing the Star crew to catch up on them. JUNIOE PAIRS. (Clinker boats; one mile. Donations: First • £4, second £1.) Potone (C. Gimblett, W. Lind) . 1 Star (A. MacGregor, R. L. Grant) 2 Wairau (E. Aldridge; F. D. Payne) 3 Also started: Union (Christchurch). Petone >took the lead from the start, and at tho end of the first quarter were a length ahead of the other three crews, who were rowIng almost level. At half-way Petone Increased their lead to two lengths, and In the third quarter Star sorted themselves, out from tho other contestants and went away, finishing hi second place. Union slowed up over the last quarter of a mile. The race was won by threo lengths, with two lengths between Becond and third. MAIDEN FOURS. Clinker boat; one mile. Donations: First £8 second £2, ' ' Petone, No. 2 (D. Mcßrlde, B. Gardner Abrlm, B. KiEby) ' x Canterbury (I. Smith, M. Hunter, J. Taylor? F. COS) ........■.....,,,,, 9 Wanganui (M. Blay, A.-Green, V. Glbson/i!' Turnbull) .......................... 3 This was one of the most spectacular events of the afternoon, nine crews facing the starter .From an even start Petone took the lead and at the quarter-mile was one and a quarter lengths in front of Star. Picton had a stop but came on again at half-way. At half-way the crews were well bunched, Canterbury beginning to show out. The crews were still bunched at the three-quarter-mile mark and a great race was then seen. Petone, No. 2 Who were rowing in the outside position, then came through and took the lead from Canterbury. Wanganui, rowing a steady stroke, came up Into the middle and then the race resolved Itself Into a struggle between Petone No. 2 and Canterbury. Petone won by threequarters of a length from Canterbury, with Wanganui two lengths behind. SENIOR SINGLES. Best and best boats; one and a quarter miles; winner to hold elr'arce Challenge Cup for one year. The present holder, C. Warrant, Picton. Donations: First, £4; second, £1. Petone, W. Kennedy «•»•»»».••..»•»•■» 1 Wellington, G. S. Bright „'... WJ1M ..... * 2 Picton, C. Parrant .«••.:« 3 From an even start, Kennedy took the lead from Parrant, and held that position for the first quarter-mile. Bright then took second place from Parrant. At half-way Kennedy had Increased his lead to two lengths. Parrant having dropped three lengths behind Bright. Canterbury was well back. Over the last half-mile Kennedy kept his lead and finished well, beating Bright by a length and a half, with Parrant seven lengths behind.