AQUATICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10021, 7 January 1896, Page 6

AQUATICS.

ANNUAL REGATTA.

A attended meeting of the committee of the Auckland Regatta was held in the Harbour Board Offices last evening, Mr. A. H. Nathan presiding. His Excellency the Governor granted his patronage to the regatta. Captain H. Parker was elected starter of tho rowing races, and Mr. R. S. Reynolds iitartor of the sailing events. Entrv night was fixed for the 22nd inst. at the Waitomata Hotel, the entrance fee to be five per cent, on the value of the first prize. The following programme was arranged :— Scow Race: course, same as last year: First prize, £30; second, £10. Yachts, 7-rating and over; course, same as last year: First prize, £25; second £10. Junior Gigs, under 10 stone: First prize, £10; second, & Trading Vessels, 40 tous and under (handicap); course and rule as to canvas, same as last year: First prize, £15; second, £5. Yachts, 5 rating and under; course same as last year : First prize, £20; second, £10. Maiden Gigs, under 10 stone: First prize, £10; second, £2. Fishing Boats, over 4 tons; course same as last year : First prize, £10; second, £4. Fishing Boate, under 4 tons; course same as last year: First prize, £10; second, £4. Cruisers' Race (handicap); coarse same as for fishing boats: First prize, £10; second, £5; third, £3. Yachts, 2i-rating and under; Course, same as last year: First prize, £20; second, £5. Yachts, 2-rating and under; course same as last yoar : First prize, £5, second, £2. Junior Gigs, open: First prize, £10; second, £2. Open Boats. 16ft. to 20ft.; course same as last year: First prize, £6; second, £2. . Dingy Race, to bo rowed by youths under 18 years ot age. First prize, £3. Naval Volunteers and Man-of-War Boats: First prize, £13. Ship's Gigs: First prize, £5. Senior Gigs, open : First prize, £12; second, £3. Sculling Race for the Marshall Cup and gold medal. Greasy Boom: First prize, £2, Tub Race : First prize, £2. Duck Hunt: First prize, £2. Water Tournament: Prize, a trophy. Cigar and Umbrella Race: Prize, a trophy. It was decided that Mr. Nathan should i interview the manager of the Union S.S. Company, and endeavour to arrange for one of the Company's steamers to act as flagship. The next meeting ot committee is to be held on the 15th inst.

AWITU REGATTA.

Ihe A wit Regatta took place on Boxing Day, but owing to there being little or no wind the sidling was reduced to a drifting match. There were about 500 people present, and as the day was very fine all enjoyed themselves. The steamers Weka and Falcon brought over 400. visitors from Ouehunga, amount whom were < to be seen the members of the Ouehunga Fire Brigade. All went off successfully and without accident or hitch. The owners of the falcon placed that steamer during the day at the disposal of the regatta committee, who availed themselves of this kindness, and the little vessel was kept busily engaged running hither and thither with parties from the wharf. The following is the result of the different events :— . Trading Cutters: 1 Daphne, S. V, Coulthard, 1. Decked Centre Board: Anahera, D. Sutherland, 1; Wild Duck. F. Wills, 2. Open Centre Board Boats: Elsie, F. Brook, 1; Mmy, 2. Open Keel Boats : May, 1. Whaleboat Race Crew of the 8.8. Weka, 1. Men's Punt Race: Robinson, 1; Sharman, 2. Ladies' Punt Race : Miss Cant, 1; Miss Barr, 2: Mrs. Frank Brook, 3. Swimming Race: Phipps, 1; B. Prior, 2.