ANNUAL REGATTA

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22956, 7 February 1938, Page 15

ANNUAL REGATTA

EVENTS AT NORTHCOTE FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS LENGTHY PROGRAMME DECIDED The sailing events of the annual regatta promoted by residents of Northcote and Birkenhead were held on Saturday afternoon in favourable weather. A fresh northerly breeze prevailed and the sea was comparatively calm with a heavy swell down harbour. Several mishaps occurred to the smaller craft, due chiefly to carrying too much sail in the fresh northerly. A naval whaler wont to the assistance of a capsized yacht off St. Mary's Bay. Another yacht, whose mast carried away near the same locality, was towed away by a larger yacht, and the crew of the upturned yacht Maumau in midharbour were taken aboard the vehicular ferry Sparrowhawk. Other boats in trouble off Northcote Point and down-harbour were assisted by Mr. N. J. Campbell's launch itaira, Mr. E. C. Fowler's launch Huawai, Mr. A. L. Ellis' launch Little Princess, and the Auckland Harbour Board's tug Te Banraki. These launches acted as tenders to the flagship. Representatives of affiliated clubs were welcomed on the flagship by the chairman of the regatta committee, Mr. C. J. W. Taylor, and afternoon tea was served by the ladies' committee. The president, Captain H. H. Sergeant, harbourmaster, sent a message expressing regret at missing the regatta for tho first time. Clubb represented included Akarana, Tamaki, Ponsonby, Richmond, Takapuna and Heme Bay. Championship flags were won as follows: The Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve's first whaler, Starlight (class H), Vainarie (class L), Hawk (class V), Mahana (class S), Avenger (class Y), Invader (class T). and Meola (class Z). NAVAL WHALERS The programme opened with the naval whalers' race for the championship flag. Of the seven entrants, the 13th Battery. Royal New Zealand Artillery, boat was first away, followed by the second whaler of H.M.S. Endeavour, the third of H.M.S. Philomel, and the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve boat. The Philomel's first whaler drifted over the starting line too soon, and was delayed two minutes through having to return. The race started at 2.30 p.m. The finishing times were:—R.N.V.R. No. 1, 3h 35m ss; H.M.S. Philomel No. 1, 3h 36m 48s; •R.N.Z. Artillery, 3h 37m 41s; H.M.S. Philomel, No. 2, 3h 39m 58s; H.M.S. Endeavour, No. 2, 3h 39m 58s.

The result was as follows:—R.N.V.R. No, 1 whaler, :i; H.M.S. Philomel No. 1 whaler 2; R.N.Z. Artillery, 3.

KEEL YACHTS From the start of the race for C and E classes, the Konini shot ahead, followed by Dolphin, Speedwell and Mahoe. Corsair was recalled by the starting referee, and under the misapprehension that there had been a false start, Konini also put back. Mahoe, Spoedwell and Waitomi were now ahead of Konini and Corsair, and lona was nearly three minutes late. Speedwell carried away a cross-tree at the Bastion. Konini and lona made a great race, overhauling the others and Konini beat lona by less than half a minute.

The race started at 2.35 p.m. The finishing times were:—Konini (7m), 4h 25m Is; lona (4m), 4h 25m 30s: Owhanga (9m), 4h 26m 4s; Corsair (8m), 4h 29m 10s; Dolphin (25m), 4h 40m ss; Mahoe (20m), 4h 45m 19s; Waitomi (25m), 4h 47m 575. The result on corrected times was as follows:—Dolphin, 1; Owhanga, 2; Konini, 3.

THE MULLET BOATS The race for the H class was disappointing. Only three boats entered and all started late, Starlight one minute, Corona four minutes, and Celox eight minutes. Starlight increased her lead all the way. the other two boats finishing together. The race started at 2.40 p.m. The finishing times were:—Starlight (4m), 4h 28ra Is; Corona (scr), 4h 43m 465; Celox (6m), 4h 43m 46s

The result on corrected times was as follows:—Starlight, 1. The scratch boats. Tamariki, Isobelle and Wairere, got away together in the race for the L and N classes, with Vamarie. Komuri and Winifred in the next bunch, followed by Marika, Waialae, Lorna and Valkyrie. Macnshla was ten minutes late. Isobelle took the lead, but was gradually replaced by her other competitors, and a good finish to a keen race was fought between Vamarie and Tamariki, the former beating the scratch boat by 13 seconds. The race started at 2.45 p.m. The finishing times were:—Vamarie (2V2m), 4h 37m 465; Tamariki (scr), 4h S7m 595; Komuri (4m), 4h 38m 17s; Wairere (flm), 4h 41m 28s; Marika (4m), 4h 43m 19s; Valkyrie (lm), 4h 43m 535; Winifred (Cm). 4h 45m 495; Macushla (1m), 4h 46m 255; Waialae (8m) 4h 40m 555; Isobelle (16m), 4h 47m 325. ' The result on corrected times was as follows:—Isobell-% l; Komuri, 2; Vamarie. 3.

SMALLER CLASSES In the combined race for M and V classes no representative of the M boats entered. The order of tho start was Meteor. Shamrock, Arline, Paroro, Surprise, Leveret, Marianne, Mamaru, Memutu, Charmaine, Avian, Hawk and Limerick. A keen race ensued, 13 competitors displaying good seamanship. Hawk and Limerick eventually took the lead, tho former reaching the finishing lino with over a minute to spare. The race started at 2.50 p.m. Tho finishing times were:—Hawk (3m), 4b 23m 28s; Limerick (scr), 4h 2-1 m 20s; Shamrock (lVaOi), <ih 2.1 m 275; Paroro (sm), 4h 20m 475; Memutu (4m), 4h 29m 3s; Surprise (sm), 4h 29m 38s; Meteor (6m). 4h 31m 15s; Arline (4m), 4h 31m 345; Charmaine (4m), 4h 31m 38s; Mamaru (4m), 4h 32m 9s; Avian (8m), 4h 35m 15s; Leverette (8m), 4h 44m 245; Marianne (6m), 4h 45m 41s. The result on corrected times was as follows: —Hawk, 1; Paroro, 2; Shamrock. 3. Theris were seven starters in tho race for S class. Marlene, Sirona, Sonoma, Seymour, Maliana and Annette all got away well together in that order, with Aotea late. Mahana overhauled the others, and steadily increased the lead lo the finish. , The lace started at 2.55 p.m. ihe finishing times were:—Maliana (scr), 4h 2bm 50s; Sonoma (Vim), 4h 33m 19s; Marlene (-IVini), 4h 35m 575; Annette (3m), 4h 3Um 235; Seymour (11m), 4h sSiu lG's; Aotea (20m), 5h Om 3s. , , The result on corrected times was as follows: —Mahana, 1; Marlene, 'J; Sonoma, 3. In the race for the Y class yachts there was also a good start, very little separating Ayesha, Swallow, Mania, Alua, Mauniau, Marene, Demon, Avenger and Tempest. The leading boats were Avenger and Swallow, the former finishing first. , , The race started at 3 p.m. The tinishing times were: —Avenger (Jin), 4h 17m ss; Swallow (lm), 4h ISm 275; Mania (lm), 4h 19m 9s; Demon (8m), 4h 23m 13s; Marene (3in), 4h 2-lm 4Us; Alua (12m), lb 35m 14s. „ , The result on corrected times was as follows: —Demon, 1; Avenger. 2: Swallow, 3. The now boat, Playtime, launched last Thursday, led the 10 starters in the race for T and X classes, followed by Endeavour, Invader, Treasure. Salome, Iron Duke, Ldna IX, Cutty Sark and Shalimar. Invader and Treasure assumed the lead and finished in that order. . . The race started at 3.5 p.m. Hie finishing times were: —Invader (scr), 4h 20m 21s; Treasure (4m), -1 h 21m 565; Endeavour (4V.ni), 4h 24m 20s; Edna D. (4m), 111 30m 51s; Lena (lm), lh 3'Jni 31s; Cutty Sark (12m), Hi 32m 30s; Iron Duke (12m), 4h 30ni 475; Salome (sm), fill 2m 3s. The result on corrected times was as follows, —Treasure. 1; Endeavour. 2; Invader, 3.

LOCAL YACHTS The seven starters in the race for local 18ft vachts were Lancia, Mighty Atom, Kea, Vesper, Irene, Rival and Mickey. Vesper took command and was home well ahead of her competitors. „„ . , The race started at 3.10 p.m. lhe finishing times were: —Vesper (srr), 'lh 31m 10s; Kea (Om), 4h 30m 3ls; Lancia (4m), 4h 40m Is; Mickey (12m). 4h 50m 40s. The result on corrected times was as follows: —Vesper, 1; Kea, 2; Lancia, 3. The keenness of the younger yachtsmen was revealed by the 32 entries in the Z class, of which 28 started. . The race started at 3.15 p.m lhe finishing times were:—Mcola (B%m), 4h 43m Os; Water Beetle (sm), 4h 45m 30s; larnate (4 , / am), 4h 40m 335; Lyla Jim), 4h 47m 2s; Te Uira (3m). 4h 48m 1/S; Cheerio (scr) 4h 40m lis; Te Hoa (3m), 111 10m 14sj tnlcon l7m), 4h 40m 17s; Betty (4ni), 4h 4i»m 4(isj Pat C. (8m), Hi 40m 51s; lanya (Vim), 4h 49m 58s; Nannette (10m), 4h 50m 3s*; Benny (3y 3 m). 4h 50m 535; Te Utu (3 l / a m), 4h Sim 245; Josal (8m). 4 l 52m 8s; Capri (Om), 4h .Mm 50s; Wild Hose (7/<im), 4h 55m 245; Aolea (BV»ni), 111 50m 555; Hanoni (7m). 4h 58rn Mis; Tornado (8m), 5h 1m 20s. The result on corrected times was:—Meola, 1; Nannette, 2; Water Beetle, 3; Pat C., 4; Tamate, 5.

SILVER FEBN CLASS The nine sailing: dinEhie,s which competed in the Silver Fern class were Tui, Electra, Endeavour, Silver Fern, Tapere, Valerie, Clipper, O'Lnn and Kandy Kid. Tui maintained the lead from start to finish. The race started at 320 p.m. The finishing times were:—Tui (scr), lh l.sm 48s; Valeric (2'/ini), 4h 51m 51s; Endeavour (lm), 4h 53m 3s; Silver Fern (3m), 4h 54m 30s; Tapere (4 J / 3 ni), 4h 55m 31s; Electra (5%m), 4h 59m Is; O'Lan (Om), 4rn 59m 51s; Clipper (4Vim), 5h lm 14s. The result on corrected times was:—Tui, lj Valerie, 2; O'Lan. 3. The raco for local launches was started on the Mark Foy system, with sealed handiC!l 'rhe race started at 3.25 p.m. The finishing times were:—Little Princess (3m), 4h 38m 17g; Ehoa (lVim), 4h 39m 16s; Miss Rangitoto (sm), 4h 41m 18s. The result was:—Little Princess. 1: Khoa. N«ic«