RAVENSBOURNE REGATTA

Evening Star, Issue 19186, 1 March 1926, Page 2

RAVENSBOURNE REGATTA

; JELLICOE GLASS CHAMPIONSHIP WINIFRED EASILY WIKS TITLE Saturday held in store some great surprises, for who thought that the entries in yachting events tor the Ravensbourno regatta would ho exceptionally good, or that Winifred would easily defeat our recent Sanders Cup challenger (Iona) and the Canterbury boat Hetty (winner of the trophy th rough defeating five provinces). The wind was a light E.N.E. breeze, and provided practically a lead over each portion of the different courses, The crowd of onlookers in size surpassed all expectations, Commodore H. E. Mollcr said that though they were again disappointed with the weather, the regatta was a big success financially and so far as entries were concerned. Some of the finest racing in Otago Harbor for some time had been witnessed, and probably it had been brought about by the interest which had' been stimulated in yachting by the Sanders and Cornwell Cup contests. The local people had subscribed freelv, and ho thanked them, the ladies of the Hockey Club (under Miss Connor) for providing afternoon tea, the West Harbor Brass Band (under Bandmaster Mr Claude Davie), the Rowing Association, and the Otago Yacht and Motor Boat Association. Mr Moller then introduced the Mayor of Dunedin (Mr H. L. Tapley, M.R.). Mr Tapley said lie was delighted to participate 'in any event for the good of the district, and he was always prepared to do what he could to further the interests of sport financially and otherwise. He then thanked the officials of the Boating Club for the invitation to he present. Mr T. Anderson, Mayor of Port Chalmers, said that Port was looked upon us a sister borough, and it had been so regarded also during Mr Watson’s form of office. Ho was pleased to see Mr Watson present. He (the speaker) was delighted with the management of the regatta, and understood how hard it was for the officials to carry out their duties in wet weather.

Mr W. R. Waters, president of the Otago Yacht and Motor Boat Associacongratulated the people of the district upon the fine showing that had been made. He said that no doubt the interest that was taken in yachting at the present time would result in a now boat being built, to represent Otago at the next Sanders Cun contest. On tho call of the mayor, three hearty cheers were then given for tho visitors.

Mr Oscar Moller, who was the first secretary of the Raven,shonrnc Boating Club, and who came to Dunedin on behalf of the Takapnna Boating Club (Auckland), which initiated tho Cornwell Gnp contest, expressed pleasure at being present. He stated that some nineteen years ago ho had assisted many present to line the local boatshed, and lie always remembered that whatever ho knew about boating lie had received his education at Ravensbonrne. Oilier prominent boating men from other provinces and nearby clubs were present.

’.lhe officials were;—Handicappors— Mr A. Lindsay (motor boats) and Mr A. Grant (yachts); starters—yachts and motor boats, Messrs Grant, C. Hook, C. Bo.sw.cll, and L. Kellctt; judges—-Messrs R. Asher, C. Boswell, E. Davys; timekeepers—Messrs C. Wilson and C. George: su burning—Messrs F. Mitchell, J. Baird, and E. Montgomery, model yachting—Messrs A. Grubb, A. Stewart, E. Montgomery; rowing—Messrs J. W. Smeaton, T. F. j Mnckie (judges), E. V. Fnirbairn j (starter), W. J. Wilson (umpire), and H, M. Priest (representing N.Z. A.R.A.). Mr Peter Young (treasurer) had charge of arrangements on shore, and Mr G. F. Crosbie (secretary) assisted generally. Results:— YACHT fNG. 14ft SAILING DINGHY RACE. First, £3; second, £2; third, £l. First . also Otago Yacht Club’s championship Cup and special Exhibition Cup presented by Mr R. Conn. Winifred (G. E. Kellett), Ih 3fimin ISscc 1 Kia Ora (C. Frenrfn), Hi Ilmiii 29see 2 Betty (G. G. Andrews), Ih 45min I Sosec ... 3 lona (G. A. Wiseman), Hi olmin j 24sec 0 Heather (W. M'Culloch), Ih 52min 18sec 0 Winifred started first', followed closely by Betty, Heather, lona, and I Kia Ora in that order. Heather’s spinnaker was set first, but those of the other boats were out soon afterwards. All the craft excepting, Betty carried leading jibs as well on the run to three-legs. Opposite Black Jack’s Point Winifred, which had been sailing with Betty close upon her, commenced to establish a good lead. Bounding three-legs Winifred led Kia Ora by about a minute. Tho Ravensbonrne boat enhanced her le,ld on tho run to Challis's( having caught a good slant of wind off the Cove. Kia Ora got it shortly, while the other boats were in a doldrnm. Passing tho flagship Winifred was making for Challis’s easily 3min ahead of Kin Ora, with the Betty about another 2min astern. The Canterbury boat was then ahead of lona by approximately 1 Iniin. On this lead Betty carried only mainsail and staysail, her leading jib having been left at tho boat harbor. The order of rounding Challis’s was; Winifred, Kia Ora. Tona, Betty, and Heather. Winifred’s spinnaker was out most of the way to throe-legs on flits load, and when with about half the run to go she was in front of Kia Ora, Heather, Betty, and lona in that order. Then Betty passed through Heather’s lee and into the third position. Heather and lona, wore fighting for supremacy, and tho latter was not long in also going through Heather’s lee. Off the Cove Betty drew away from lona and Heather, but lona went up and kept within. a short distance of the Sanders Cup winner until near three-legs. ALL-COMERS’ RACE. First, £4 and coil yacht line; second, £3; third, £1 IDs. Eileen (D. M. MTberson), scr, Ih I4min Tsec 1 Vera (A. Munro), Brain, Hi 27min losec , ••• . ••• ••• 2 May (T. Harridge), ICinin, Ih 29min 29sen B Also started; Minnow (10mm), Lark (20min), Shadow (Imin). Eileen won very easily, securing and maintaining a big lead from Vera and Shadow. 18ft AND TINDER RACE. First; £3; second, £1; third, 10s. Viola (F. Stunner), Grain 3flsec, Ih 13min 25seo 1 Sen, Hawk (A. Reeves), 2min, Ih ITinin 37sec .••• 2 Experiment (J. Thompson), 2min, Ih 19min 28»cc .. .3 Also started; Seagull (3min), Wild Cab (3min), Flea Imp (2min 30sec), Mavis (scrW The race was-a good one, the finish between the 14ft’square-bilge Sea Hawk and' the Jellicoo class 14-footer Mavis being close. 12ft Gin AND UNDER SAILING DINGHIES. First, £1 10s; second, £1; third, 10s. . Colleen (C. Holler)’, 3min, sGmin 2osec .... 1 Frolic (R. Johnston), scr, Ih Imin IGsec ... ; ... 2 Aramii (Davis), 4min, Hi Imin 50sec 3 Also started: Lassie (2min), Trixie (4min), Kewpie (3min). Mascotte (smin), Spray (4miu), Chloe.(7min 30sec), Wink (9min), Helen (smin). Lassie crossed the starting line first, followed by Colleen, Aranm, and then

the other bents a few lengths astern. Colleen passed Lassie on the run to throe-legs, and after rounding made one log to the finishing line. MOTOR MOAT FACING. MOTOR BOATS. 8 H.P. AXI) OVER. First, £3 Ills; second, £2; third, £l. Eclipse (W. Webber), 20min 40sec, 5h 9min 34scc 1 Marata tE. A. Gibson), lomin, oh 4inin Isec 2 Mnrev/n (A. Robinson), 20niin 30see, 51 1 !)rnin 3osec 3 Also started; June (scr), Laura (IBmin) ,^Ailsa (19min lOsee). Had Ailsa not suffered a slight breakdown in this race, the boats would not have been separated by more than a minute. MOTOR BOATS, 4 H.P. AND UNDER. FirSt, £3; second, £1; third, 10s. Silver Fern (D. Paterson), 2min 40sec, 4h 46min 2soc 1 Tamahine, fnnin lOsee, 4h oOmin 31 see 2 Carina (W. Downes), 3min 14sec, 4h oOmin 40sec _ 3 Also started: Vyella (3min 20see), Grade (7min 30sec). Ariadne was disqualified for starting in this race instead of in the over 4 h.p. and under 8 h.p., and Daphne was declared ineligible because she was over the lino when the starting gun was given. Daphne, however, completed the course first. MOTOR BOATS, OVER 4 H.P. AND UNDER 8 H.P. Firfjt, £3; second, £2; third, £l. Fan (TV, Henderson), 3min, 4h 51min 20see 1 Idler (E. Leach), 2min 45sec, 4h film in 12sec 2 Revenge (S. Bnnwell), 4min, 4h 53rnin Tseo 3 Also started; Ripple (6min 30sec), Arawa (ser), Jewel (fimin). SWIMMING. INTER CLUB RELAY RACE (for Challenge Cup). St. Clair Life Saving and Surf Bathing Club (C. B. Lewis, J. M'Lenn, B. Ford, J, Simpson) ... 1 Kiwi Swimming Club (Miss K. Miller, Messrs TV. Hamilton, L. Olds, E. Gedge) 2 BOWING. MAIDEN FOURS. First, trophy value £2; second, trophy value £l. One mile. Port Chalmers Rowing Club No. 1 team (A. Crarnmond, J. Solomon, . H. Parsons, J. Bremen) 1. North End Boating Club (A. Clark, J. Mitchell, E. Manson, J. Allan) 2 Otago Rowing Chib (J. Markic, E. G. Cooper, TV. Beveridge, C. Semple) ... .; 3 YOUTHS’ FOURS. First, trophy; second, trophy. Queen’s Drive Boating Club (J. Braitlnvaite, T. Trelnar, J. Swan, G. Thorn) ... 1 Port Chalmers Rowing Club (W. Erridge, G. Crarnmond, L. Lewis, H. Crarnmond) 2 THE PRIZES PRESENTED. In the_ Ravensbourno Town Hall in the evening the prizes were presented and a dance was held. Tho Mavor of West Harbor (Air If. E. Moller) presided. Li his remarks Air Moller referred to the sportsmanlike action of Mr G. G. Andrews with Betty (tho boat in which he had won tho, Sanders Cup) in attending tho regatta to materially help its success. He congratulated Mr Kellett and his crow oil winning the championship for Ravenshourno and on having beaten the New Zealand champion 14-fonter. Mr Kellett was accorded an ovation when ho stepped forward to receive his prizes.