SAILING CLUB

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 18 November 1940, Page 6

SAILING CLUB

SATURDAY'S RACING CLOSE FINISH IN TAURANGA CLASS Racing on Saturday afternoon gave the spectators a thrill when Deryn. sailed by R. Westrupp, again stole the race from Kia Ora (I McConchie) with a win by a matter of inches. Both boats soon carried a long lead from the rest of the fleet in the Tauranga class, and sailed a most exciting race, every inch of which was fought out by clever sailing Kia Ora has a slight advantage close-hauled, but Deryn is faster off the wind However. Westrupp's clever tactics at the finish gained him the race from Kia Ora, despite the fact that the latter had a useful lead 20 yards from the finishing line. Conditions were good, with a smart sea breeze and easy ebb tide. The following boats faced the line at 2.15 p.m.: Deryn (Miss V. Griffith), sailed by R. f Westrupp. Kia Ora (I. McConchie), Kipper (W. Bean). Cygnet (D. Field), Tiki <R. Potton), Mawi (M. Miller).; Brat (G. McConchie), Scoot (W. Dob-! son), Jaffa (R. Samuel), Pipi (G. Cul-j len). Kokl (G. Topliss).

This was a good field, and some confusion took place on the line. Three boats missed the outer mark and two returned to cross the line All skippers should be sure to see the starter and familiarise themselves with the course before starting

Scoot was soon in trouble, her skipper having omitted to put any plugs in her transom She was soon in a sinking condition and had to be hurriedly beached. Kia Ora took the lead on the beat- up. followed by Deryn. The rest of the fleet stood out too far into the tide and lost much ground. Deryn passed Kia Ora on the run and on rounding the bottom mark was in the lead. Kia Ora overhauled and nassed her on the beat up to the line, but was cleverly “pipped at the post” by Deryn. The resultant order of finishing with handicaps deducted was : Deryn Ist. Kia Ora 2nd. Kipper 3rd.

Cygnet. Tiki. Kokl. Pipi and Mawi! finished in that order Brat retired, as ; did Scoot, and Mawi finished under) jury rig. Altogether a successful after-! noon’s racing All skippers are warned that their sail numbers must be shown in racing, or disqualification will result. MIXED CLASS RACE F’our boats started in the combined classes race at 3 p.m.: Rosemarie (G. Stent), sailed by L. Martin. Tainui (J. Chapman), Te Ruru (G. Forster), sailed by G. Dobson, and Popeye (Misses J. and M. Marks). Rosemarie won by 50 seconds from Tainui when handicaps were deducted. Te Ruru retired and Popeye also failed to finish. However, it is pleasing to see her out again with her popular crew, and all hands will wish them better luck next time. CRUISING YACHTS Tawhiri, Mr N. Brown’s Bermudian sloop, was away at the week-end, cruising across the Bay. They had good weather until Sunday, when rain and calm set in. Arawa, Mr J. Glasgow’s cutter, was at her mooring and her crew were busy with reefing gear adjustments. She is to have a reef lacing Instead of points, since these were very inadequate on her new mainsail. She will be cruising again next weekend. RELIEF FROM ASTHMA This very distressing complaint is one of many bronenial afflictions that call for Baxters Lung Preserver. Sufferers will find that “Baxters” helps to relieve the paroxysms. Although “Baxters” is the leading cough and cold remedy, there is no doubt that it is specially valuable for many chest troubles that will not yield to ordinary treatment.! You can depend on “Baxters.”