YACHT RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19234, 25 January 1926, Page 6

YACHT RACING.

ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON. MACKY MEMORIAL TROPHY. VICTORY FIOR RAWENE. Three harbour events were decided by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron on Saturday—a race under the measurement rule for first-class yachts, a general handicap for second-class yachts, and a race for the 18ft. restricted class. The weather was ideal for yachting, a steady breeze from the west prevailing throughout tho afternoon. All the races started and finished off King's Wharf. The keel yachts raced over the squadron's No. 1 course, and the natikis over the usual coursei for small classes. The officers in charge of the racinc were Messrs. B. W. Beaumont, N. Erson and J. 11. Frater. Details aro as follow: MACKY MEMORIAL TROPHY. Tho measurement race, the first prize for which was the Macky Memorial Trophy and £l2, brought out lorangi, Prize and Rawene. At gunfire. lorangi crossed tho line a few lengths ahead of Rawene and Prize, which got away together. All set spinnakers for the run to the Bastion beacon, and good progress was made in tho fresh breeze. lorangi drew away from her smaller rivals, while Raw one did better than Prize. lorangi and Raweno had to gybe at tho Bastion, but Prize, which carried her mainsail to starboard, only had to haul her sheet aboard. At the Bastion lorangi was leadinrr Rawone by 40s, tho latter being over a minuto ahead of Prize. On. the lead out to tho saltworks buoy lorangi further improved! her position, while Prize picked up ori Rawone. and when they returned to tho harbour again Priae had a lead from Rawene. It was now a beat up tho harbour to the Rona buoy off Northcote. lorangi was well out on her own, but tho other two wero fighting out a great race. They worked tho southern shore and broke tack for tack. Prize had a slight' advantage until reaching tho King's Wharf, where Raweno, by a smart bit of work, caught and passed Prize. At this stage lorangi was leading Prize by 4m, the* latter being 8s ahead of Rawene. Before tho wharf was actually cleared Rawene came within a few feet of it and dodging the. tide through hoing in so close, she shot past Prize. The two boats now stood in toward the Northern Wharf, where Rawene, on Starboard, put Prize round, but had to go round herself immediately afterwards to avoid a collision. A little later Prize again broke tacks, but Raweno was now doing better than her opponent and gradually drew away from her. lorangi was still leading, and on reaching the* Rona buoy all again set spinnakers for the run back to the King's Wharf. The finishing times were: —lorangi, 4h 51m 40s; Raweno, 4h 53m 28s; Prize. 4h 55m 265. Result: Rawene, 1. THE GENERAL HANDICAP. The competitors in the general handicap were Scout, Little Jim and Windward. This race was started at 2.35 p.m., Scout crossing tho lino first, closely followed by Little Jim. Windward stood ratjier far up the harbour while waiting for tho start and was 2m 21s late. , Little Jim overhauled Scout soon as spinnakers were set, and at the Bastion had a lead of Ira 20s from the latter, Windward being another 30s further away. The lead out to the channel saw Little Jim improve her position, while away from Windward. Passing the King's Wharf on the beat un to the Rona buoy the times were: Little Jim, 4h 21m 675; Scout, 4h 81m 245; Windward, 4h 35m os. Windward retired shortly aftorwards, and the finish was timed as follows:—Little Jim (scr), 5h 14m 2s; Scout (19} m), 5h 27m 265. Result: Scout, 1. THE 18FT. CLASS. The race for class M was. started at 2.45 p.m., Manene crossing the line first, closely followed by Matarere and Mollie, with Mischief some distance astern. Spinnakers were smartly set. and on the run to the Resolution buoy Mollie closed up on Matarere and Manene. All were very close at the buoy, and on getting round Mollie went into the lead. Manene was holding a good second place, and just before tho sandspit beacon was reached she headed Mollie, rounding the mark about a length in front of Mollie and Matarere. Mischief was about 15 lengths further astern. The boats now hauled on th'e wind and Btood across the harbour into Judge's Bay. Matarere did well on the wind 'passing both Mollie and Manene. After getting past the eastern tide deflector the boats worked well inshore to dodge the tide and also to get the benefit of the smooth water. Matarere continued her lead, but Manene had to give place to Mollie. On completion of the first round the times were:—Matarere. 3h 34m 50s: Mollie, 3h 35m 20s; Manene 3h 35m 555: Mischief, 3h 37m 50s, On the run to the Resolution buoy for the second time Mollie closed up on the leader, and took charge on the leg from Resolution to the Sandspit. The order rounding tho latter mark was Mollie,. Matarere, Manene. Mischief. Sheets were now again flattened for the beat back to King's Wharf, and Matarere passed Mollie, which held second position until reaching the tide deflector, where Manene overhauled her. Tho finishing times were.—Matarere 4h 26m 575; Manene, 4h 27m 30s; Mollie, 4h 27m 38s; Mischief, 4h 32m Is. Result: Matarere, 1; Manene. 2; Mollie, 3. RICHMOND CRUISING CLUB. ANNUAL REGATTA RESULTS. The Richmond Cruising Club held its annual regatta on Saturday afternoon, A whole-sail breeze was blowing from ' the west, which at times made matters rather lively for . tho crews, resulting in several minor mishaps. All the races started and finished off Ponsonby Wharf. Good entries were received for tho various classes, and although tho majority of tho boats started very few of them finished. The officials in charge of the racing were,—Starter and judge, Mi*. J. Longbottom; timekeepers. Messrs. W. J. Bailey and O. N. Riley- recorder, Mr. D. Reid. Details are as follow: TUCK-STERN CLASSES. The race for classes H. . and L. was started at 2.45 p.m.. Rakoa being first over tho line, closelv followed by Lovelight and Rouen, with the others handy. It was a spinnaker run down harbour to the Resolution buoy, and they had not gono far before Rouen passed Lovelight and Rakoa and opened up a nice lead. Passing King's Wharf the order was Rouen, MowUi, Rakoa, Lovelight. Marere, Valdora. All were close to one another and a long way astern came, Louisa, and later on Awatere, the last-named having started over 10m late. Rouen held her position until reaching tho Sandspit beacon, when she gradually dropped astern. On the beat up the harbour Marere went in the lead followed by Lovelight and Rakoa. Valdora and Mowai were holdins a good position when they passed tho King's Wharf, but they finally gave up. The finishing times were:—Marere (6m) 5h 15m 40s; Lovelight (10m). 5h 17m 20s! Rakoa (8m), 5h 25m 17s; Rouen (14m), 5h 32m 455. Result: Lovelight. 1; Marere 2Rakoa, 3. Louisa ripped her mainsail and did not finish Ngawa and Vagrant were the only starters in the race for class N. Ngawa got away first and led throughout. Tho finishing times were: —NKawa (11m). 5h 46m 20s; Vagrant (20m) 5h 52m 575. ResultVagrant. 1. < THE SMALLER CLASSES. , T h ®. r6 w "e six competitors in the race for Llasa v., who were sent away to a good start, Belle crossing the line first, closely followed by Malhcent. Belle. Drone and MiUicent were making a close race of it when Millicent broke'her bowsprit and had Ho retire. Drone Jed Belle on the first round, but in the second Belle headed her rival. ® Tho finishing times were:—Belle (scr), ?/; 17m l, 4s : Drone (scr), 5h 19m 375; Wild \\ave (2|m), 5h 21m 6s; Leverette (6im) i h J 3m , 2 Vi ?°w did o n °t Result: 1: Wild Wave. 2; Drone, 3. •Nine boats -crossed tho line almost toja 5n race f °r c !ass S. Atangatai and Sea Sleigh drew away from the others and fought out a greit tussle to the top mark, where Sea Sleigh overhauled her rival and led for the remainder of the* race The finishing times were:—Sea Sleigh (4m) 5h 25m 51s; Atangatai (sm). 5h 30m 14k; Lancia (3m). 5h 41m 445; Muru (scr) 5h 48m 6s: Tulin (12m» 5h 50m os. Result: Sea Sleigh, i: Atangatai, 2; Tulip, 3. Kathleen Philhs Verona and Almira did not finish. The race for classes T., X and Y nought out Sea Gnome Rona. Quc-on March, Kismet, Misnah and Tnmure From an excellent start Queen March went into the lead, and led Rona and tho others round the Shoal Bay mark. Hauling on the wind for the beat to the Pile beacon Queen March still had- the upper hand and on the completion of the first round she was 15s ahead of Rona. On the second round, however, Queen March was unable to leg it with Rona. The latter passed her rival on the run to Shoal Bay, and established a. long lead, finally beating Queen March "m" by over seven minutes. The finishing times were:—Rona (2m) 5h 28m 28s; Queen March (2m), sli 36m ■ Kismet (21m). 5h 43m 2s. Result: Rona! 1; Queen March 2; Kismet. 3. The others did not finish

POINT CHEVALIER CLUB. HEAVY WEATHER MARS FIXTURE. The Point Chevalier Sailing Club held its annual regatta during the week-end. Excellent entries were received for the vnnous classes, but owing to the fresh we&terly wind very few boats were able to reach the Point in time to start. The Te Tahi capsized on. the beat up the harbour and the Gloria went to Lcr assistance. Several other mishaps were reported, but none were of a serious nature. Ail the events started and finished oil the clubhouse, where a splendid view of «.he racing was obtained. 0 , , The officers for the day were.-Starter, Mr. P. Dyson; judge, Mr. R. 3peers; timekeepers, Messrs. \V. Oliver and Dyson. Details are as follow: — ' THE 22-FOOTERS. Only Gloria, Malua and Valeria started in the races for classes 11., L., and IS. t,lo " a and Malua were sent away at p.m.» Valeria being 4m 503 late. Gloria led on both rounds of the course, fc.lo>/cd dj Malua. On the first round Gloria was 2m 10s ahead o£ Malua and she fui Uier improved her position on the second round. The finishing times were: Glona (A-im). 3h 48m 355; Malua (9m), ah 51m -3.. Valeria (5Jm), 3h 53m 495. Result: Gloria, 1; Malua, 2: Valeria, 3. THE 18-FOOTERS. Maranui, Belle and "Wild Wave started in the race for Class V., the boats c '''? sl ,":j the line in the order named. lAaranui ie until reaching Preston's Reach, where i d Wave took charge and once in the lead sue was never headed. Belle shook out * single reef and passed Maranui but she made no impression on W lid Wave, vvhich d well in the hard breeze. lhc finishing times were: Wild Wave (11m), IhjJm Belle (scr), 4h 7m 355; Maranui (lf;iu), 'Hi 9m 30s. Result: Maranui, 1; \vild VVt.ve, -, Only 3 'Solace and Abnira started in the race lor Class S. The former got away on time, but Almira was 4m oOs late. . held her lead throughout and thetMiishjas timed: Solace (8m), 4h 21m 20a; Almira (9m), 4h 33m 355. Solace won easily. THE 14-FOOTERS. In the race for Class T. Meteor was first away, and nest to her came Ivy and bpiu Wave in that order. Meteor led on both rounds of the course. Ivy broke her i' l « rte r early in the first round and was ".wed ashore by the launch Fleetwmg. JCho finishing times were: Meteor (4m), 4h «0m Is, 1, Split 'Wave (15m). 4h 42m 235, 2. The competitors m the race for a were Cupid, Sea Elf, and Sea boats started in this order. Cupid leading on both rounds. Sea King retirexl on the completion of the first round. Iho finis iing times were: Cupid (scr), 4h «.2m 50 s > Sea Elf (12m), 4h 28m 30s. Result: Sea Elf, 1. MANUKAU HARBOUR RACES, A SPECTACULAR FINISH. The Manukau Yacht and Motor-Boat Club had a perfect afternoon on Saturday for its first races of the year, there being a funsail breeze" for the yachts. A field of 10 started, and they presented a very fine sight as they went down the harbour, leaving on their respective handicaps. Rover was the first to complete the first round, followed by Limelight, Meiry .Test and Mistral. The leader was soon overhauled, and Mistral gradually drew ahead, finishing ten seconds ahead of Limelight, with Merry Jest a close third. The finish was very spectacular, as they were all we.i bunched together, a result which brought hearty congratulations to Mr. R. Harrington, who is handicapper this season for the first time. The launch race also showed veiy successful handicapping, for there was only a matter of about 150 yds. between the first five to finish. Starting on their handicaps, Awatea was the first to get away, and she maintained the lead throughout. Kaiapoi was the second to leave, and it was almost on the post that she was headed by Lily Meg and Rainbow, Karma finishing fifth. The trustees are going to submit a report to a special general meeting of members tonight, dealing with the recent fire in the clubhouse. MANUKAU CRUISING CLUB. The Manukau Cruising Club held a cruising race on Saturday, for yachts and launches, to Cornwallis. Out of 13 launches entered only four boats completed the course. Finishing times were Naughty Girl. 4h 171 m; Gladys Grey. 4h 42m; Salome, 5m 9m; Grace. 5h 181 m. Results on corrected times wero as follow:—Naughty Girl, 1; Gladys Grey, 2; Grace. 3; Salome, 4. The yacht race provided a close finish, on a minute separating the first two boats and 30sec the third and fourth. All the 16 boats entered started off their handicaps, Eisinor being particularly lato. Hettjr and Lone Star were also late. Plac ing times are:—Sylvia, 5m 29m. 1; Mystery, 5h 30m, 2; Sea Horse. 5h 40m. 3: Lone Star. 5h -40* m; Silver Bell, 5h 54Jm; Anahera, 5h 57m : Myra, 6h 33m; Eisinor. 6h 34m; Hetty, 6h 37m. Tho Madi and Flora also sailed the_ course, but did not cross the Enishing lino, TAURANGA SEVEN FOOTERS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. ] . TAURANGA. Saturday. The final race for the Mann Cup was sailed • this afternoon, under the auspices of the Yacht and Powor-Boat Club. Six seven-footers started. The result was:— R. Castle's Mistral, 1; G. Carter's Speedwell 2; K. Meikle's Opal. 3. The cup goes to Speedwell, with 28 points. Vestral scored 25 points and Zev 20 points. SANDERS CUP TESTS. FINAL RACE AT DUNEDIN. [by telegraph.—press association.] DUNEDIN, Saturday. The final Sanders Cup test was sailed this afternoon in a one-reef nor'-easter. The lona showed splendid weather work, and beat the other three boats on the wind. Heather and Kia Ora bested lona running before the wind, owing to tho champion not carrying a spinnaker. The race resulted:— Kia Ora, 1; Heather, 2; lona, 3. Winifred retired from the competition in the first round. TRIALS AT LYTTELTON. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. The eighth and ninth test races for the selection of the Canterbury Sanders Cup representative was held in Lyttllton Harbour on Saturday afternoon. Betty won both races. In the first she beat Secret by two minutes. User being third and Linnet 11. "fourth. In the second race Betty won by 2m ss, defeating Linnet 11. * THE CORNWELL CUP. [BY TELEGRAPH.— PBESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. A further test race was held at Lyttolton among the Tftkapuna punt class for the purpose of selecting a crew to represent Canterbury in the Cornwell Cup contest The race was won by Silver I lane. R. Taylor was tho skipper.