TASMAN RACE
TWO YACHTS LEAVE AUCKLAND.
(Per Press Association.—Copyright.)
AUCKLAND, December 9.
Two yachts, th 0 Auckland sloop “Ngataki” and the German yawl “Te Rapunga” started in the trans-Tasman race from Auckland to Melbourne, which commenced off the Akarana Yacht Club’s clubhouse, in Judge’s Bay, shortly before three o’clock.on Saturday afternoon. Very boisterous conditions prevailed in the harbour, a strong easterly wind causing a short choppy
By the time that th e yachts were off the North Hpacl, the T c Hapnnga had established a.lead of about half a mile. She increased the gap on the heat out, and passed Rangitoto beacon at 4.3 p.m., ton minutes ahead of her rival.
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Hokitika Guardian, 10 December 1934, Page 4
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