MACANDREW BAY REGATTA

Evening Star, Issue 20986, 28 December 1931, Page 3

MACANDREW BAY REGATTA

HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE KEENLY-CONTESTED RAGES Attracted by the fine weather, a large crowd of people from Dunedin and the surrounding districts wore present on Saturday at the Maeandrew' Bay Regatta, "which proved one of the most highly successful fixtures yet held at the popular seaside resort. The weather looked a trifle uncertain in the morning, but before the programme of yacht, motor boat, and rowing events was timed to start a bright sun shone through the sky, and the shore and wharf were thronged with spectators in the afternoon. At the outset a light south-westerly breeze was blowing, but it stiffened during the afternoon to a northeasterly.

The yacht and motor boat events produced keen competition, and a feature was the success of the Eileen, which not only won the 34ft Jcllicoc class handicap from the back mark, but also annexed the handicap for the 18ft class. In the. majority of races the effect of the flood tide and the light wind was such that the limit boats lost their handicaps,- and often got away not far ahead of the backmarkers. Although this affected the handicapper’s work, some interesting racing was witnessed. Minnow won the All-comers’ Yacht Handicap in good style from Vera, and Dawn also went a fine race. The motor boats provided the spectators with plenty of thrills, and the speed launch championship of Otago Harbour was won by Tui H. The race for cruising launches went to Rambler, Daphne won tho race for motor boats (eight miles per hour and under), and Argo won the 0. C. Wakefield Cup heat for speed boats of fourteen miles per hour and over. Hawk carried off tho honours in the outboard motor boats’ handicap. Tho rowing races, under the control of officials of tho Otago Rowing Association, were even more interesting than usual, some exciting finishes being witnessed. The prize money was divided among all the local clubs, -with tho exception of tho Maeandrew Bay Rowing Club, and representatives of that club' put up a gallant fight to be narrowly beaten out of second place in the youths’ double sculls. Crews from the Queen’s Drive Boating Club scored the most, but, though the Drive senior crow was first past the judges in the four-oared event, it was disqualified for crossing the course of the Porfc_ Chalmers crew near the start. This disqualification resulted in tho Otago flowing Club’s crew being placed first, tii© only major honour won by the Otago "men during the afternoon, though tho club’s representatives wore frequently in tho minor placings in other events. Port Chalmers and North End Clubs also met with a good measure of success, and a feature of the rowing programme wsa tho fine performance of C. Ncilson and J. Solomon, of the Port Chalmers Club, who reaped the reward of solid training by heading off tho Queen’s Drive crew' (G. Clark and H, Pritchard) in the senior double sculls. Special mention should be made of the efforts of the coxswains of the various crews, the steering throughout the day being the best for some time past. Tho whole programme went off without the slightest hitch, the organisation of the regatta and the general arrangements reflecting great credit upon the commodore (Mr AV. 11. Riddle) of tho North-east Harbour Boating Club, the secretary (Mr C. J, Hook), and the assistant secretary (Mr R. H. Ross), who spared no pains to ensure tho success of the gathering. They wore backed up by an energetic band of officials, and special praise should be bestowed on the ladies’ committee, which worked so hard in looking after the catering arrangements for officials and competitors alike. Mr E. Percy was the handicapper for tho yacht races, and Mr J. TL Barton handicapped the motor events. The judges for tho yachts and motor boats were Mr A. Challis, sen., and Captain Nicholas. Messrs W. B. Robinson, R. Hellyer ,and A. Challis, jun., wore tho starters, and Messrs N. Challis and S. J. Webb the timekeepers. For tho rowing races Mr E. V, Eairbairn was the starter, Mr W. G. Glengarry umpire and timekeeper, and Messrs W. Robinson, C. R. Caffin, 0. Duncan, and S. G. Styche the judges. During the afternoon proceedings w'erc considerably enlivened by the playing- of tho Waverley Boys’ Band. Results (P.C.R.C., Port Chalmers Rowing Club; Q.D.8.C., Queen’s Drive Boating Club; 0.R.C.. Otago Rowing Club; N.E.8.C., North End Boating Club; M.8.R.C., Dtycandrcw Bay Rowing Club) :

YACHTS AND MOTOR BOATS. YACHTS, 18ft and over 32ffc Gin. R. ,P. Hunter’s Eileen (30sec) ... 1 A. L. Hunter’s Avalon (scr) 2 J. W. Hook’s Agnes (4min) 3 Five entries. MOTOR BOATS, eight miles per hour and under. C. L, Clearwater’s Daphne 4min 40sec), Hi IGmin IGsec ] P. Abernethy’s Sylvia (scr), 111 IGmin 30seo 2 H. A. Robinson’s Mnrewn (scr) ... 3 Viola and Vyella were disqualified. the former finishing first, and Vyella second. Fourteen entries. SAILING DINGHIES, 12t Gin and over. J. Ross’s Lono Star •... 1 Four entries. Lone Star was the only one to cross the line at the time of starting, and sailed over tho course alone. Tho Good Luck, Frolic, and Harlequin, tho three yachts which arrived too late, are to have a race over the N.E.H.B.C. course on a future date for tho second prize, several sportsmen having offered to increase the original amount. OUTBOARD MOTOR BOATS’ HANDICAP, four miles. T. Hawdcesworth’s Hawk (28sec) ... 1 I. Penrose’s Mist (42sec) ... 2 H. Speight’s Argo (scr) 3 SPEED LAUNCH CHAMPIONSHIP OP OTAGO HARBOUR (Launches of speed in excess of 15 miles per hour, outboard motor boats included), four miles. Angus Campbell’s Tui II 1 Three entries. FOURTEEN-FOOT JELLTCOE CLASS SAILING DINGHIES HANDICAP. R. P. Hunter’s Eileen (scr) 1 ,). W. Hook’s Agnes (3min 30scc) ... 2 A. L. Hunter’s Avalon (30sec) ... 3 Four entries. Eileen won by 22sec, 39sec between the next pair.

ALL-COMERS’ YACHTS’ HANDICAP. H. W. Davis’s Minnow (llmin) ... 1 L. Miller’s Vera (13min) 2 H. M. Nees’s Dawn (scr) 3 Also started: Miti (smiu 30sec), Shadow (7min), and Viking (IGmin). Minnow' won by 2min 18soc, 35sec separating tho next pair.

CRUISING LAUNCHES, over eight miles per hour. L. Hogg’s Rambler (26min 40see) 1 J. Somerville’s Hcrmiono (19min lOsec) 2 A. AV. Hazelwood’s Stella (ISmin 40scc) 3 Six entries. Muratai finished first, but was disqualified for being more than 5 per cent, under her declared speed. C. C. WAKEFIELD CUP HEAT, speed boats of 14 miles per hour and over. 4in. H. Speight’s Argo ], I. Penrose’s Mist ... 2 T, Hawksworth’s Hawk 3 Four entries. ROWING. SENIOR FOURS. O. (AY. AVcrges st, G. B. Johnson, J. P. Aktllis, AAk L. Zaffcr) ... 1 P. (E. C. Adams st, J. Solomon, C. Nellson, H. Hill) 2 N. (J. Hurrcll st, J. Mitchell, E. Manson, A, Deans) 3 Also started; 0-D.B.C. Queen’s Drive finished first in smin 23 2-ssec, hub was disqualified for crossing the Port boat near the start. Drive established a lead early, but there was very litle between the four boats in the early stages of the race. AVith half the distance covered Queen’s Drive was out in front, with Port Chalmers and Otago handy, North End having dropped back slightly. Drive won by a length, hut w r as disqualified, and there was a good tussle for second place, Otago getting there by a canvas. Otago was awarded first place and Port second. YOUTHS’ FOURS. Q. (C. Macdonald st, D. Clark, R. Anderson, C. Thorn) ... 1 O. (AV. Bimiie st, B. AVatson, C. Jolly, J. Henry) 2 P. (R. Crammond, S. AVilliamson, R. Hill, E. Anderson) ... 3 Also started: N.E.B.C. No. 1 and N.E.B.C. No. 2. Drive and Port fought out the issue in tho early stages, with Otago lying handy. AVith half the distance covered Drive had opened up'a gap, and Otago and Port were practically on terms. Otago moved into second place with three-quarters of tho distance gone, but was unable to make an impression on Drive, who won by a length and a-quarter, Otago being second, Port half a length back third. Time, 6min ouscc. JUNIOR DOUBLE SCULLS. N. (P. A 7 crngreen st, AV. Mariner) 1 P. (C. Crammond st, AV. M'Connell) 2 Q. (L. Pithiest, G. Thorn) 3 Also started: O.R.C. No. 2 and O. No. 1. The crews got away to a splendid start, and with half the distance covered North End had established a slight advantage over Otago No. 2, with Port Chalmers and. Queen’s Drive level. North End had increased its lead with two-thirds of the distance gone, Port Chalmers and Drive having displaced Otago No. 2. North End maintained its position to tho finish winning by two lengths from Port Chalmers, Queen’s Drive being a length and a-half back third. Time, 7min lOsec. MAIDEN FOURS. N. (C. Butterfield st, S. Hanton, C. Barton, AA 7 . Hogg) 1 O. (H. M'Alpine st, R. Caradus, J. Petrie, B. L. Burns) ... 2 P. No. 1 (J. Mitchell st, J. Potter, AV. Broadley, J. Abernethy) '3 Also started: P.C.R.C. No. North End took the load from a good start, Port Chalmers No. 1 and Otago following closely. North 1 End had established a slight advantage with a third of the distance covered, Port Cliamers No. 2 Slaving dropped behind Otago and Port No. 1 (who w'ere almost in line). North End finished strongly to win by one and a-balf lengths from Otago, Port Chalmers No. T half a length back third. Time, 6miu 50sec. YOUTHS’ DOUBLE SCULLS. O. (C. Macdonald st, D. Clark) 1 P. (R. Hill st, E, Anderson) 2 M. (R. M. Timms st, AA 7 . Poupart) 3 Also competed: O.R.C. Queen’s Drive led from a good start, closely followed by Maeandrew Bay and Port Chalmers. ■ Maeandrew Bay appeared to be rowing in second place with half the distance covered, and there was a lino finish, Queen’s Drive winning by a length from Port Chalmers, Maeandrew Bay a canvas aw'ay third. Time, 7min 30sec. MAIDEN DOUBLE SCULLS. P. (J. Anderson st, G. Mitchell) 1 Q. (N. Macdonald st, H. Parsons) 2 O.R.C. No. 1 (B. AVatson st, H. M'Alpine) 3 Also started: N.E.B.C. No. 1 and O. No. 2. There was not much between Port Chalmers, Drive, and Otago No. 1 at tho start, but Port soon opened up a gap; and'drow away to win fairly easily by three lengths, Otago No. 1 a similar distance back third. The Otago No. 2 crew was unlucky, a yacht moving across its course. Time, Cmin lOsec. JUNIOR FOURS. Q.D.B.C. (L. Pithiest, H. Parsons, N. Macdonald, J. Emerson) ... 1 P. (C. Crammond st, AV. M'Connell, J. Anderson, AV. Madigan) 2 N. (P. Verngreen st, AV. Marriner, AV. Titchener, E. AVilson) 3 Also started: O.R.C. A good race. Queen’s Drive, Port Chalmers, and Otago showed out from the start, but with half the distance covered Drive had established a lead over Port Chalmers, North End, and Otago being practically on terms. Drive maintained its advantage and won by half a canvas from Port Chalmers, North End being twelve lengths back third. Time, 5m in 39sec.

SENIOR DOUBLE SCULLS. P. (C. Neilson st, J. Solomon) 1 Q. No. 1 (G. Clark st, H. Pritchard) 2 O.R.C. No. 1 (F. Brough st, T. W. Finnic) 3 Also started: O.R.C. No. 2 and N.E.B.C. Port, Drive, and Otago No. 1 went away to a good start, and there was little between the crews for half the journey, Port Chalmers then establishing a slight lead over Otago No.l and Drive, who fought out the issue for second place. Port increased its advantage and won by a length and a-half from Drive, which beat Otago No. 1 for second place by a canvas. Time, Gmin 9sec, ALLOCATION OF PRIZES. Tho prize-money in the rowing events was divided as follows:—Queen’s Drive Boating Club, £6 ss; Port Chalmers Rowing Club, £5 15s; Otago Rowing Club, £4 10s; North End Boating Chib, £3 10s. Queen’s Drive secured three firsts, two seconds, and one third. Port Chalmers, two firsts, four seconds, and two thirds; Otago, one first, two seconds, and two thirds; North End, two firsts and two thirds; Macandrew Bay, one third. REGATTA DANCE. The regatta dance on Saturday night was one of the most successful functions ever hold at Macandrew Bay, there being a record attendance and everybody having a thoroughly enjoyable time. Prizes won during the day were presented, and excellent music was supplied by the Mexicano Dance Band. The Ladies’ Committee again rendered valuable assistance, and as the result of this successful function, the North-east Harbour Boating Club should emerge from its Boxing Day efforts on tho right side of the ledger.