SANDERS CUP TRIALS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17984, 9 January 1922, Page 3

SANDERS CUP TRIALS.

NYRIA WINS FIFTH TEST; The fifth tnal racis in connection with the Sanders Cup took place on Saturday afternoon ov« f windward and leewcrd couree. Tho weather was again tor racing, a light breeze from the north-east prevailing throughout the contest. The competitors were Nyria Desert Gold. Rona, and Joan. Nyna got tho best Of toe start and stood a.way to the east, tho other boats standing up tho harbour on starboard. Nyria did better than hor rivals, and Joan, seeine this, followed the leader both drawing away from Desert. Gold anA Rona. The times rounding the mark ofl CalUope Dock were--Nyria, 3h 5m la; Joan, 3h 7m 31a; Desert Gold, 8h 10m 60a; Bona, 3h lOm 655. Spinnakem were set for. tho run soross -he harbour Nyria further increasing her lead. aWj!. Toln a times were:—Nyria. 3h 16m 2a, Joan. 19m 30s; Desert Gold, 3h 24in 30s, Bona, w no further change ini the.positions of the boats in the second round, the finish being timed as follows :-Nyna 3h «m 40s; Joan. 3h 49m ss; Deserjl6»M. 53m 555; Bona, 3h 63m 58s. Ibe result was *—Nyria, 1; Jean, 2; Desert Gold, 3. The officials in charge of the testa have decided to hold another test race. before nominating Auckland s challenger for the cup. This race, however, will not be held until a fresh breeze le assured for it.

SELECTING DEFENDING BOAT. [BT TELEGBAPH. —CfTH CORRESPONDENT.] DUNEDIN, Sunday. Mr A C. Eunice. Captain SundstrWa Winifred bebg J® con 4y * p ffd fnew ail Xh was stiff and, did not i i The Eun os, Winifred, and &»*■«» ™ i " one boat wins three times.