PONSONBY REGATTA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 13045, 9 December 1905, Page 6

PONSONBY REGATTA.

THE PROGRAMME. I'onsoney Regatta takes place in the harbour to Li afternoon, and everything gives promise of the aquatic carnival being as successful as any ' hitherto held by this popular'club. There are nine sailing, seven rowing, and two motor pOwer boat races 011 the • programme, besides a number of side shows. The committor have had considerable difficulty in obtaining a- suitable flagship, but Mr. C. Ranson, general manager of the Northern S.S. Company, very kindly granted the,use of- the steamers Waitangi and Waimarie, and, if possible, the Wellington. As these vessels' could not possibly hold all the people who would attend, it was arranged at a filial meeting of the committee, held last night, ■■ that owing to the circumstances a large tent be erected on Northcote Point for the convenience" of sightseers. • The Wellington will act as flagship, and is to be moored a short distance from Northcote, the other two steamers, being, anchored closer in towards Northcote Point. A scow from which tho side shows are to bo held will be anchored in close proximity to Northcote, so as to afford visitors a full view of the sports. Steamers leave the Northcoto ferry at it-quarter past one p.m., two p.m., and a-quarter to three p.m. Stoamers will leave Ponsonby Wharf at the same hours. A band will bo provided at Northcote Point, and arrangements have been made for afternoon tea. The following are the events, entries, handicaps, etc.: —

lirat-olass Handicap . Yacht Race. Coarse about 19 miles.—Ariki, scr.; Thelma, 2m.; Rainbow. 3m.; Moana, 9m.

Second-class Handicap Yacht Race, 27ft water-lino and under,—Ngatira, scr.; Windward, Bm.; Anona, Bm.; Queenie, 9Jm.; Hnia, Him.; Kosina, 15m.

Handicap Yacht Race, Ponsonbj Restricted Class, 26ft and over 24ft. Course, about 18 miles.— scr,; Emerald, scr,; Okere, 2m.; Mystery, 51m.; Flora, Bm.

Yacht Race Handicap," 24ft water line and under.—Speedwell, scr.; Wairere, lim.; Wairiki, 2.-1111.; Miro, 31m.; Janet, 31m.; Viola, 7t».; Eulalie, Bm.; Iris, 14m.

Maiden Fours (under lOst). Course, about one. mile.—Xgaruuwahia R.C., Auckland 8.C., West End B.C. (No. 1), West End B.C. (No. 2), Waiternata B.C. (No. 1), St. George's R.C., Waitemata li.C. (No. 2).

Yacht Eace, Pa,tiki Type, Handicap, 24ft. overall and Ngaroma, scr.; A a ma. 3im.; Doreen, Sim.; Varilio, 7m.; Boomerang, IOJm.; Freak, 16m. Handicap Yacht ltace. Ponaonby Restricted Class, 24ft and over 22ft.—Maru, scr.; Gladys, scr.; Why Not, scr.; Tiro. 3m.; Spray, 3Jm.; Zealandia, 5Am.; Waitangi. 7m.; Ola, 9im. Handicap Yacht Pace, 26ft overall and under, and not exceeding 221't water line.— dora, scr.; Bona, 4m.; Rose, Cm.; Eewi, Bm.; Kotare, 12m. Handicap Yacht Race, Ponsonby Restricted Class, 22ft and under.— scr.; Hetty, 3Jm.; Essie, 3im.; Maro, 7Jm.; Seahorse, 7im.; Princess. 9m.; Roma, 9m.; Eileen, 11m.; Rio. 15m. Maiden Fours (Open).—Auckland R.C., Waitemata B.C. (No. 1), West End E.C. (No. 1), St. George's 8.C., West End R.C. (No. 2), North Shore R.C.

• Open Boats Handicap, 16ft and under, (sailed under Home Bay Sailing Club's rules,' but crew of live allowed). Course, about nine miles.—Laurel, scr.; Eetrella, 2m.; Annua, 2m.; Kiatere, 3£m.; Norma, 6m.; Ailsa, 6m.; Waka, Bm.; 'Beore, 9m.; Rita, 12m.; Eariri, 15m. • ■ • ■'

Cruising • Motor Launch Race Handicap. Handicaps given 'at start.—Slim Jim, scr.; Union, lm. 155.; Napier. sm. 205.; Rewa, 7m. 305.; Matareka,, 10m. 403.; Waitera, 13m.; Regal, 13m.; Rangitere, 15m. 305.; Relief, 17m. 309.; Bluebell, 21m.; Seaford No. 1, 21m.; Waionc, 28m. 405.; Baby Lozier.- 31m. Junior Fours (under lOst). Course, about one mile and Auckland 8.C.. West End R.C. (No. 2), West End R.C. (No. 1). Waitemata B.C. (No. 1), Waitomata B.C. (No. 2). Cigar and Umbrella Race.—Post entries. Greasy Boom (fancy costume).—Post entries. ; ;

Junior Fours (Open). • Course' about one mile and a-half.— End R.C. (No. 2), Waitemata B.C. (No. 2), Waitomata B.C. (No. 1), West End R.C. (No. 1). Auckland R.C. Tub Race (handicap).— entries. . Corfu Dive.— entries. Motor Launch Speed Race (handicap).— Togo, scr.; Slim Jim, Bm. 205.; Union, 10m. 505.; Napier, 19m, 15s. : • : Sculling Race.—Post entries.

Dinghy Race (Ponsonby restricted). Senior Fours (open); Course, about two miles.— George's E.C., Auckland 8.C.. Waitemata, B.C. (No. 1), AVaitemata B.C. (No. 2), West End R.C.