WIN FOR KING'S YACHT.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19739, 12 September 1927, Page 14

WIN FOR KING'S YACHT.

THE REGATTA AT COWES. BRITANNIA IN A LIGHT WIND. [FBOM OT7B OWN CORRESPONDENT.] LONDON, Ap*. 5. Variable conditions marked the opening of the Royal Yacht Squadron's regatta at Cowes. The wind was too light for effective racing and the King's Cup had to be called off after one round. In other races the full courses were sailed and although there waa more wind in the afternoon, finishes were very . late. Mr. W. D. Clark, who is a new member of the Royal Yacht Squadron, won His Majesty's Cup ifrith his 44-ton yawl Rona, the oldest vessel in the r&ce. She finished ninth, but liberal time allowance enabled her to win by over Beven minutes from Lord Stalbiidge's Tally Ho, and Mr. Frank Chaplin's Coral was third. r The day's , racing was notable for a victory by the King; who lad the satisfaction of sailing in the beautiful cutter Britannia, which showed magnificent form in the light wind, and gained her second victory of the season. Britannia did not get a lead until the second round, and then overhauled Lord Waring's White Heather and gained a fine victory by lmip. 38s6c. His Majesty's victory gave intense delight to the thousands of spectators, who love nothing better than a Royal victory- Major. Philip Huoloke, Britannia's clever helmsman, received many congratulations after the race.