AQUATICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15521, 31 January 1914, Page 6

AQUATICS.

POWER-BOAT RACES.

HANDICAPS FOR ALL EVENTS.

Owners of power-boats who failed to secure prizes at the Anniversary Regatta

on Thursday will have an opportunity of regaining their lost laurels at the New Zealand Powerboat Association's regatta this afternoon. No fewer than seven events figure on the programme, and, as 65 launches havo already entered for the various events, a fine afternoon's sport should result. In addition to the usual prizes, there will bo champion pennants, presented by Commodore Jaggs, to bo competed for. Owners of launches are requested to note the following rules for the regatta :—All boats must fly tho association's burgee and have numbers displayed on both sides. Handicaps will be given at the start, and each bout will go at the fall of her number, which will be displayed one minute before starting-time. Tho course is six and a-half knots, starting from tho flagship, thence round buoy moored on north side of pile

beacon, thence round dock buoy, finishing south side of flagship. Following are the handicaps :— Launches, under six and a-half knots (to start at 12 noon), course six and ahalf knots (first prize trophy presented by Messrs. H. N. Burgess and Co., second prize trophy presented by Messrs. Slattery and Co., third prize trophy presented by Messrs. Collings and Bell) : No. 31, Perfection, handicap sm, starting time 12 noon; No. 11, Wee Meg, 3m— 2m; No. 3, Kot&hi. scratch—l2h sm; No. 20, Drayton, scratch—l2h sm. Launches, under seven and a-half knots (to start 12.30 p.m.). course six and a-half knots (first prize trophy presented by Mr. C. E. Mackie, second prize trophy presented by Mr. A. A. Brooks, third prize trophy presented by Mr. J. A. Cooper) : No. 17, Marjorio C, handicap 9m, starting time 12h 30m; No. 12, Waiari, 3m— 12h. 31m; No. 8, Adelaide, 5m 30s—12h 33m 30s; No. 2. Sister Dora, sm— 34m; No. 32, Beatrice, 4m 30s— 12h 34m 30s; No. 27, Lizard, 4m—l2h 35m; No. 7, Pastime, 4m—l2h 35m; No. 43, Naturich, 2m 30s—12h 36m 30s; No. 38, Whakarongatai, scratch—l2h 39m.

Launches, under eight and a-half knots (to start at 1.35 p.m.). First prize trophy presented by Mr. A. Woods, second prize trophy presented by Colonel W. B. White, third prize trophy presented by Mr. P. A. Smith : No. 6. Kermath, handicap 7m, starting time lh 35m; No. 30, C. and 8.. Junior, 6m— 36m; No. 34, Alyn, 4m— lh :3m; No. 29, Symbßl, 3m— 39m; No. 36, Una, 3m— 39m; No. 35, Kotiri, 2m—lh 40m; No. 18, Malwa, lm— lh 41m; No. 26, Mavis 8., scratch—lh 42m, I

Launches, 10 knots and under (to start *t 2 p.m.), course six knots and a-half (first prize trophy, furniture for launch, value £5, presented by Mr. G. B. Warman; second prize trophy, five cases benzine, presented by Vacuum Oil Company): No. 40, Rose, handicap 3m, starting time 2hs No. 23. Oban, lm—2h 2mj No. 37, Leitner, scratch—2h 3m. Sunray'a handicap will be declared to-day. Launches, over 10 knots (to start at 3 p.m.), course six and a-half knots (first prae trophy, svfitch-board, presented by Air. E. J. Fenn; second prize trophy presented by Mr. L. Cunningham, third prize trophy presented by Mr. £. Leßoy): No. V, Media, handicap 12m, starting time oh; No. 39, Begina, 10m— 2m; No. 28, iWaiohine, 6m— 6m; No. 42,' Sterling, 3m— 9m; No. 22, Regil, lm— 11m; Ho. 4, Scripps 111., scratch— 12m. Speed Launches, over 12 knots, open handicap (to start at 3.45 p.m.), course six knots and a-half : N.. 28, Waiohine, handicap 6m, starting time 3h 45m; No. 42, Sterling, 3m—3h 48m; No. 22 Regal, ln» — 50m; No. 14, Scripps lit, scratch— 2h 51m; No. 33, Ferro, scratch—3h 51m. This handicap may be adjusted after finish of over 10 knot class. General Handicap, for Kean Cup. Open to all members of the association. To be won twice by the same owner. (To start at 4.30 p.m.) , Course, six and a-half knots. Handicaps are subject to alteration on the completion of the class racing. Championship pennants and certificates wfll be presented to the fastest boat in each class. First prise, Kean Cup, valued at £10 10s, and association gold medal; second prize trophy presented by Messrs. A. and T. Burt; third prize trophy presented by Vice-Commodore Bently; fourth prize trophy presented by Mr. J. W. Monteath; fifth prize trophy presented by Mr. J.. A. Walsh : No. 20, Drayton, handicap ■ 34m, storting time 4h 30m; No. 17, Mar- .„ joTie ,C., 34m-4h 30m; No. 8, Adelaide, . 30m—4h 34m; No. 2, Sister Dora, 30m— 4h 34m; No. 32, Beatrice, 29m—4h' 35m; No. 27, Lizard, 29m—4h 35m; No. 7, Pastime, 29m—4h 35m; No. 6, Kermath, 29m—4h 35m; No. 30, C. and B. Junior, 28m—4h 36m; No. 43, Naturich, 27m— 4h 37m; No. 38, Whakarongatai, 25m— 4h 39m; No. 29, Symbol, 25m-4h 39m; No. 36, Una, 25m—4h 39m; No. 35 Kotiri, 24m—4h 40m; No. 18, Mdwa, 23m— 41m; No. 41, Winsome, 22m— 4h 42m; No. 26, Mavis 8,, 22m— 42m; No. 40, Rose, 16m—4h 48m; No. 23 Oban, 14m— 50m; No. 37, Leitner, 13m— 51m; No. 9, Media 12m— 62m; No. 39, Regina, 10m—4h '54m ; No. 28, Waiohine, 6m—4hsßm; No. ling, 3m—sh lm; No. 22,. Regal, lm— 5h 3m; No. 14, Scripps 111., scratch— 5h 4m; No. 33, Ferro, scratch— 4m. Sunray's handicap will be declared to-day. PONSONBY YACHT AND LAUNCH CRUISING CLUB. The above club is holding a harbour race for yachts and launches this afternoon .The course for the yacht race is : Starting north side of flagship moored off St. Mary's Bay, thence round saltworks buoy, thence round squadron mark-buoy, finishing north ado of flagship. All turning marks to bo kept on starboard hand. The yachts will be started at 2.45 p.m., and the entries and handicaps are •— Rangitira, scratch; Omatere, scratch; Sadie, lim; Celox, ljm; Esma, 3m; Glady, 8m; Foam, 10m; Ngaira, 11m--1"28'*. 1. ; Puawan ea. 12m; Waima, 124 m; Misfletoe, 25m ; Alice, 28m. A launch race over the New Zealand Power-boat Association's course will be rtarted at 3 p.m., distance six and a-half Jrnote. Entries and handicaps are :—Ker- * math, —; Malwa, 2m; Gwen C, Bm. ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON. The entries for the general handicap harbour race to be held by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron this afternoon are as follows:—loranei, Viking, Marangi, Victory, Ngatira, Kotiri, Thistle, Rawene' Ida, Ilea. Start 2.45 p.m. off Queen's Wharf. First-class squadron harbour course. I MANUKAU YACHT CLUB. The Manukau Yacht and Motor-boat Club will decide two races this afternoon a sailing event and one for launches. The handicaps wo as follows: — Fifth Yacht Race: Waitere, scratch; Konini, sm; Spray, 21m; Fleetwing, 32m; Ibex, 32m; Mirabelle, 50m; Blue Bell, 50m. All boats to start off the clubhouse at 2.45 p.m., and finish off the Railway Wharf. First prize presented by . Mr. F. Strong, second prize, trophy presented by the club. . Long distance launch race, course 21 - knots, via north channel, round red buoy off Puponga, and back -via south channel, keeping channel side; of all buoys. Eandicaps:—Brooke, scratch; Echo, scratch; Reliance, ■ Sim; Lackawanna, 18|m;i Brooklett, 224 m? MiJdura, 24im; Minx, 26m; Freda, 31m; Norma, 31m; Florence, 38jm; Miharo, 46m; Ngiroma, 46m; Flossie, 46m ; Unice, 47Am ; Thelma 474 m; Dot, 49m ; Argyle, 60im; Louise,' 524 m; Waione, 534 m; Tuna, 64m; Siola, | 64m; Mascotte. 654 m; Amui, 804 m. First prize trophy presented by Messrs. "McLeod and Grundy, second prize £1, third 10s presented by the club.