YACHTING.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLI, Issue XLI, 19 July 1920, Page 6

YACHTING.

AMERICA CUP.

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VANCOUVER, July 17

The second heat of the race for the America Cup was called off, owing to a calm prevailing. NEW YORK, July 16.

It is now revealed that when the fog descended the Shamrock was Leading the Resolute, but the captain lost his bearings and headed inshore, while the Resolute luckily headed seawards, gainiag the lead. Viewing the race from his steamer, Sir Thomas Lipton's emotions fluctuated like a barometer, and "when the accident occurred to tlic- Resolute he did not know whether to be glad or sorry. He said: "I -v^ould rather not accept victory due to an accident or a. fluke. If they want it not to count I agree with, them." Sir Tbomas Lipton was very disappointed at the weather, and remarked that the Shamrock needed, a steady, strong breeze. It is recalled that Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock 1., in the 1899 regatta, was compelled to withdraw from the second race, which fell to the Resolute. NSW YORK, July 17. The second race for the America Cup will be held over a thirty mile triangular course, and this is expected^ to bring out the best sailing qualities of both craft. Mr Burton (Sir Thomas Xiipton's skippr), speaking of his rival, said: "I have seen enough of the Resolute to know she is hot stuff." The time handicap stands. The Shamrock's Nicholson jacket to prevent back windage from the mainmast was not used, the committee threatening retneasurement. • Owing to light easterly airs the start was postponed. It became known, after many contradictory reports wero circulated, that the Shamrock r.bo suffered a mishap during the first race,' which in the opinion of the skipper (Mr Burton) might have resulted in the Shamrock's withdrawal had she been compelled to crowd on extra sail in oi»der to finish the race. The bowsprit iron had moved inward, and the vessel w ras in danger of disablement. The bowsprit has been repaired.

The Resolute has been supplied with an alumnite gaff to take the place of a wooden one, and both vessels are ready for the next race. The officially corrected time allowance to the Resolute is now announced to be six minutes forty seconds.