AQUATICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13397, 28 January 1907, Page 7

AQUATICS.

NEW ZEALAND POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION.

The New Zealand Power Boat Association held two races on .Saturday afternoon, and the events created a ...real deal of interest. The s.s. Pitoitoi acted as flagship, which was the starting point for the race-. Messrs. W. S. Whitley (commodore), William C. Robinson (secretary), and R. Whitley were the officers of tin: day. There was a strong easterly breeze blowing, and the tide was in strong flood, with a lumpy sea during the progress of the races. The first race was for launches over seven knots .Tiud under 10 knots, the prize being the cup presented by the Standard Gas Engine Company, of San Francisco, through Mr. J. J. Craig. New Zealand agent, for the company. Tho other race was for launches under seven knots, the prize being a trophy presented by Messrs. E. Porter and Co. The following are the details: — Standard Gas Engine Cup. Course: 30 knots. From flagship round pile beacon off Chelsea; round Motutapu and Rangitoto, •keeping those islands on tho port side; thence round white buoy off Point Resolution, finishing off the "flagship. The entries wero: Regal, Kapai, Alleyne, Emerald. Geisha, Tawhiri, Ripple, Kaitere, Standard, Camper, Shadow, Ferro. Geisha and Ferro did not compete. The times of starting ■were: Regal, 2h. : Kapai, 2h. 2m. 305.; Alleyne, 2h. 5m.; Emerald, 21). Bm. 30s. (50s.> late; Tawhiri, 2h. 14s. 30s. (30,; late); Ripple. 2h. 22m. 305.; Kaitere, 2h. 22m. 30s. ; Camper. 2h. 26m. ; Shadow, 2h. 28m. All the boats from the start went, away at top speed, and made good time before wind and tide up to Chelsea, but coming down the harbouragainst the strong wind, sea, and tide pace was consequently deduced. Regal, which was in the had, got. away from Kaipai and Alleyne, and the others. Shadow, coming very "fast, passed Ripple before the North Head was reached. There was a very heavy sea when Motaitapu was opened up, and at this point Kaitere, Emerald, Alleyne, Camper, and Tawhiri retired from the contest. Regal maintained the lead, although Shadow made a great race of it, and had it not been that, her engines stopped for quite Bm. in Rangitoto Channel, she would have easily won. The finishing times wore: Regal, sh. 58m. ss. ; Shadow, sh. 58m. 305.; Kapai, 6h. 3m. 10s. ; Ripple, 6h. 4m. 12s. Regal thus wins A protest has, however, been lodged by Shadow against, Regal taking the prize, on the grounds that the latter boat having been debarred from entering for the race last year she was not eligible to compete this year. The protest will bo considered by the officials this week.

E. Porter and Co.'s trophy. Course: Seven knots. From flagship round pile beacon off Chelsea; round buoy off Calliope Dock, round buoy off Point Resolution, finishing off flagship. Entries: Tawiki, In, Venture. Sunbeam. Edna. Zealandia, Rangtira, Tempest. Eagle. Taihoa. Venture, Zelandia, and Eagle did not compete. The times of starting were: Tawiki, 3h.; Iri, 3h. 2m. 555.; Sunbeam oh. 10m. 25.; Edna, 3h. 12m. 325.: Raiigatira, 3h. 17m. 125.: Tempest, 3h. 17m. 445.; Taihoa, 3h. 19m. 345. (lm. lab') Just before reaching the pile lieacun Taihoa's engines broke down, and it took a considerable time to get- thorn, going again. when she retired from the race. Iri made a good race of it, passing Tawiki, and kept the lead until passing St. George's Bay, when Tempest, which in the meantime had passed all of the others, got on even terms with her, and soon took tin' lead. The following were the finishing times: Tempest, 4h. 21m. Bs.; Iri, 41i. 22m. 55.; Edna, 41i. 24m.; Sunbeam. 4!i. 24m. 305.; Tawiki. 4h. 25m. 305.; Rangatira, 4h. 26m. Tempest therefore wins.

PONSONBY REGATTA CLUB.

The events left over from this annual regatta were successfully carried out at the West End Rowing Club shed 011 Saturday for trophies presented by Messrs. S. Coldicutt, 11. Whitnall-Smith, W. Downs and Son, H. R. Arthur, W. McAuliffo, W. Maud, Dick and Cowden, Mcßride, and Hcalv. There was good competition, and the results are as follows: — Tub Race: Matthews, 1: McKay. 2. Dinger Race (ladies): Miss MscKay, 1; Miss Murohv, 2. Sculling Race (dingeys): W. Clare, 1; A. Goodison, 2. < Dingey Race: W. Clare, 1; R. Johnson, 2. Tub Race (schoolboys): B. Steele, 1; H. Hcwson, 2. As several of I lie coxswains of the West, End Rowing Club were unable to compete in the boys' tub race, owing to their being engaged in steering the several crows, a trophy has been presented to be competed tor by them at the next trials of tiro West End Rowing Club. The West End Rowing Club deserves thanks for their kindness, and also the Ladies' Committee, who made such a success of the afternoon's entertainment.

WEST END ROWING CLUB. The West, End Rowing Club held " trial fours" on Saturday afternoon for trophies presented by Mr. H. N. Co.-sar, a member of the club now resident in Wellington. Twelve crows competed, and these were grouped to make three heats, the winners of the heats competing in the filial. The first, heat was won by H. Rowo's crew, after a spirited '"go" with C. Carter's and H. Colledgo's crews. The second heat was won by X. Catos Crew, after a great race with S. Hazard's crew. Tho third heat was won by E. Coghlan s crew, with P. Wright and S. Smith close up. The final brought out, crews stroked by H. Rowe, N. F. Cato, and E. Coghlan. There was syuio little delay at the post,

but the crews were eventually got away to a good start. All raced together for about three-fourths of the distance, when Cato'.s crew drew out and won a good race by a length. H. Howe's crew being second, with Coghlan's a good third. The winners were: N. F. Cato (stroke), T. Blomfield (3), C. Wvkes (2). and T. Bell (bow). Messrs. A. M. Wilson and V. H. Harris acted very satisfactorily as starter and judge respectively; whilst the ladies' committee, under the supervision of Mrs. A. R. Bailey, dispensed afternoon tea to a large number of visitors.

AUCKLAND ROWING CLUB.

A most enjoyable afternoon was spent by members of the Auckland Rowing Club oh Saturday afternoon, when stump trials were rowed off for a trophy presented bv an old member of the club, Mr. C. Lamb" A large number of visitors were present, and some very close finishes were witnessed, reflecting great credit on the handicappers, 'Messrs. H. Cleal and J. Whcllcr. The

water was rather rough, but did not interfere very much with the racing. No fewer than 13 heats and semi-finals were rowed, and the winner of the final, Ceo. Hogan, proved himself to be the best all-round "seaman" of the dav. The following are the results: — First, heat : Falconer (125.). 1: Murray (125.), 2. Winaor (6sec), 3. Falconer woii by a length. Second heat: Hogan (45.), 1; Lovctt (scratch), 2; Hellaby (2-.), 3. This was a splendid race. The three men kept close together throughout, and Hogan, who rowed the best course, beat Lovett by half a, length, the latter being a similar distance m front of HellaliT. Third heat : .1. Cleal (205.), 1; Farrow 1 1155.), 2; Strickett. (25.-.), 3. Cleal won j rather easilv bv a length from Farrow. I Fourth heat': Wiles (235.). 1; Drower (305.), 2. This resulted in rather an easy ! win for Wiles bv two lengths. f Fifth heat: .Twkson (50-.). 1; Gentles (355.), 2: Reid (10s.), 3. Jackson soon j caught his men. and won by two length-. i Gentles beat. Reid for second place by half I a length, after an interesting race. I In the first, heat of the semi final- Hogan beat Falconer by two lengths, the latter being a like distance in front of Cleal. In the next heat Jackson had an easy win by six lengths from Wiles, who lost a lot at the -tart. The final between Hogan ami Jackson promised to be an exciting race, as Jackson was receiving 265. from hjs opponent. Jackson had the misfortune to catch a "crab" at. the start, and Hogan, who was rowing splendidly, caught him at halfway and rowed home an easy winner by four lengths. The starter and judge, were Messrs. Whollcr and Dcsborough.