YACHT RACING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22968, 21 February 1938, Page 16

YACHT RACING

ROYAL AKARANA CLUB ANNUAL REGATTA DECIDED SUCCESS OF RAINBOW The Royal Aknrnna Yacht Club held its annual regatta on Saturday afternoon under ideal weather conditions. Tho scow Combine, owned by Messrs. Winstone and Company, was flagship and was moored off the clubhouse in Judge's Bay, all races starting and finishing off tho flagship. An "At Home" was held in the clubhouse, where refreshments were provided by the ladies' committee. Good entries were received for the various events and some close finishes were recorded. The wind was very light for the ladies' race, which started at 11 a.m., but a steady breeze from tho north prevailed in the afternoon for the remainder of the events, The annual inter-club 14ft. championship for the Willetts Memorial Cup was keenly contested and resulted in a win for the Y class boat Avenger, owned by Mr. K. F. Clark and representing tho Richmond Cruising Club. Avenger beat Swallow (Messrs. Currey J?ros.), representing the Royal Akarana Yacht Club, by seven seconds. The A class boat Rainbow, owned by Messrs. Cloke nnd Patrick find sailed by Mrs. I<\ Cloke, won the ladies' race and later in tho day accounted for tho Commemoration Cup, with J. Patrick at the. helm. WILLETTS MEMORIAL CUP

INTER-CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

The competitors in the inter-ciub 14ft. championship wero Swallow (Royal Akarana Yacht Club), Avenger (Richmond Cruising Club), Mania (Ponsonby Cruising Club), Ayesha (Devonport Yacht Club), Muimai (Wakatere Boating Club), Marere (Point Chevalier Sailing Club), L?na (Tamaki Yacht Club), Invader (Takapuna Boating Club). Tempest also started, but according to the clu!) was not. an official competitor. On the fall of the last flag the boats crossed the line in the following order:—Swallow, Tempest, Muimai, Ayeslia, Lena, Avenger, Marere, Mania, Invader. It was a beat to tho Sandspit, a lead to the Bastion and a run back to the Resolution buoy. On completion of the first round Tempest was Ills ahead of Avenger, which led Swallow by 31s. Lena was lm Ids astern of Swallow and at further intervals followed Invader, Ayesha and Muimai. Avenger and Swallow gradually caught and passed Tempest and toward the finish Swallow challenged Avenger, which crossed the line 7s ahead of her rim! Tho rare started at 2.22 p.m. The finishing times were:—Avenger, 3h 38m 30s; Swallow, 3h 38m 17s; Tempest, 3h 4tlm ss; Ayesha, 3h 40m 30s; Lena and Invader (dead-beat), 3h 40m 31s; Muimai, 3h 44m 255. Mania had a mishtip and retired. Marere also withdrew. The result was:—Avenger (Richmond Cruising Club), 1; Swallow (Royal Akarana Yacht Club), 2; Ayeslia (Devonport Yacht Club), 3. Tempest finished third, but was not officially recognised. THE LADIES' RACE SHORT COURSE SAILED Tho race for yachts sailod by ladies was decided over a short course. From a good start Rainbow was first away, closely followed by Owhanga, Ngahau and the other boats except Mawhiti, which was 2'/ a ni late. Rainbow was first round the Sandspit beacon, but on the lead to tho Bastion the wind dropped and Ngahau and Mawhiti passed Itainbow. Later, Mawhiti took the load till tho breeze freshened, when Rainbow again drew ahead and was first home. The race started at 11.5 a.m. Tho finishing times were:—Rainbow (scr), lh 16m 7s; Mawhiti (lm), lh 22m; Ngahau (3m), lb 23m 20s; Roiaata (2m), 111 24in oos; Pandora (8m), lh 25m 30s; Owhanga (Om). lh 20m 40s. The result on corrected times was:—Rainbow (Mrs. F. Cloke), 1; Pandora (Mrs. I. Jergovich), 2; Mawhiti (Miss Thorpe), 3. COMMEMORATION CUP RAINBOW'S SECOND SUCCESS Tho keel yachts took part in a general handicap for the Commemoration Cup. Anita crossed the line at gunfire and close on her stern came Speedwell, Corsair, Maybelle, Ngahau, Waimana, Roiasita, Queonie, Valdora and Ma hoc. Revel and Rainbow were a few seconds late. On tho close haul to the Bastion beacon, Anita, Corsair, Ngahau and Roiaata drew away from the ether craft. Rainbow was rapidly overhauling the fleet and beforo the Bastion was reached she took, charge. Raiubow soon opened up a big lead on the beat to the Duder Spit buoy and finished well ahead of her smaller rivals. Queenie occupied second position and Ngahau third. The race started at '-'.30 p.m. lhe finishing times were: —Itainbow (scr), 4h 13m 2,sj Queenie (7m), 4h 20111; Ngahau (Om), 4h 3'Jni 8s; Roiaata (7/um), 4h 33m; Corsair (15m) <lh 33m 355; Anita (12m), lh 33m 375; Maybelle (18m), -lh 34m 355; Waimana (Hill), lh 37m 225; Owhanga (14m), 4h 30m 17s; Speedwell (7 l / a m), 4h 41m 40s; Valdora (23m), <ll> 44m; Mahoe (2»m), 4h 5811) 12s; Revel (13m), oil 2m 4,5. The result on corrected times was:—Rainbow, 1; Maybelle, 2; Corsair, 3; Valdora, 4. SPEEDY MULLET BOAT

MACUSHLA LEADS ALL THE WAY The "Oft °°ft and 20ft mullet boats competed for the White-Lidgard Cup. from an excellent start Macuslilft was first awaj and was closely followed by Starloch, Vamnric, Taniarikl, lvomuri, Valkyria, Winifred, Nyria, Wairere and Mona, with, handy. Macuslila had a day to her liking and not only beat bopts of her own class "in," but also all tho 20-footers taking part The race C started al, 2.88 p.m. infr times were:—Mflcushlft (o/yIH). **" •iulli 42s Starlnck (scr), .1. 34m; Valkyria (4m). <Jh 35m 555; Vauiarw (3%"i>, lh *om -Os. Komuri ( —). 4h t-'ni 2is; Celox (i/jin), 4h 43m 20s; Winifred (»m), 4h 41ni 41s; Waialao (llni), 4h 40m 30s; Huia (loin). Hi 52iii 20s; Isabella (H)m), 4h 53m 80s: Otira (15m), th 55m 30s; Mona Usin). 4h 55m 375; Wairere (Sin), 4h 57m ASs; t»yria (15m) oh lm 255; Ngaru (torn), oh <m 50s. Taniariki (3m) retired. The result on corrected times Macushla, 1; Valkyria, 2; Starloch, 3; Isabelle, 4.

EVENTS FOR OTHER CLASSES

ANNETTE AND TREASURE WIN Classes M, V and {) raced for the He-o-lin Cup and just before the signal to start was Riven several boats crossed the line, causing a certain amount of troublo in their efforts to re-cross. Of the actual start, Manoa was first away and was closely followed by Arlino, Velox, Limerick, Memutu, Shamrock, Mftwhiti, Maramaru and Mascottc. Manoa soon improved her position and on the completion of tho first round was 2m 10s ahead of Mawhiti, which was 60s in front of Surprise. Tho 10-footer Marleno followed 45s later, and then Maroro, Mahana, Shamrock and Limerick, all within '2O seconds of one another. Manoa and) Mawhiti maintained their positions in tho second round, but Surprise and several others were passed by Limerick, which sailed into third place. Tho race started at 2.4(1 p.m. The finishing times were:—Manoa (Vim), .jh Gm 3s; Mawhiti (2in)., 4h Dm Ids; Limerick (scr), 4h 30m as; Surprise (5 l / a m), 111 Kim 7s; Mahana (sVam), 4h 10ni 18s; Annetto ( —). 4h ilm 308; Marleno (8 1 / a m). *Jh 12ln 10s; Shamrock'(scr), 4h 12m 20s; Arline (sVain). 4h T_'m 325; Maroro (tin), 4h 13m 475; Memutu (4m), 4h 13m 555; Maramaru (flVim), th 11m 3s; Chnrmaine M'/ain), 4h 14m lis; Maranita (.">111), 4h 18m; Malolo (12m), 111 18m 31s; Velox (12m), 4h Hint 17s; Leveretto (12m), 4h 23m 7s; Mascottc <lo'/ 3 m), 4h 3lm.

Tho- result on corrected times was:—An nctto, 1; Surprise, 2; Marleno, 3; Mahana

A general handicap for tho Eliot Davis Cup was decided by tho 14ft classes. From a good start Swallow was first away and closo on her stern came Invador and Muimai. with tho rest handy. Lena led Invnder by 2s tho completion of tho first round. Tempest was 2m 2s astern of Invader and then followed Treasure nnd Edna D. Lena Increased her lead in tho second round and was first home. Tho race started lit 4.0 p.m. Tho finishing times wore I —Lena (scr), oh 17m 375; Invader (scr), oh 20m 435; Tempest (scr). Mi -ilm 22s 1 Swallow (scr), 5h 22m l'Js; Treasure (sm), 5h 22m 21sj Avenger (scr).

5h 23ai IDs; Edna D. (sm), fih 24m 525; Salome (sm), 5h 25m 2s; Ajesha (scr). 5& 25m lis; Muimai (sm), 5b 25m 30s; Endeavour (sm), oh 20m (3s; Demon (Om), on 27m a<lfs; Rebel (Om). Gh 28m 2s. The result on corrected times was: —Treasure. 1; Lena, 2; Edna D., 3. . . , The race for naval service whalers started at 2.14 p.m. The finishing times wore: — H.M.B. Philomel whaler, 28K1, 3h 50m 50s, 1; R.N.V.R, whaler No. 2, 3h 51m 50s. 2; R.N.V.R. No. 1, 3h 57m 455, 3. The officials in charge of the racing were Messrß. 'J'. McKnight, H. Hill, H. R. Blatt and W. Hunter.

TAKAPUNA CLUB TREVIC SHIELD CONTEST VICTORY FOR SWISH The annual inter-club contest for the Trevic Shield for class Z, 12ft. Gin. boats, way held by the Takapuna Boating Club on Saturday afternoon. Tho race, which was sailed in a northerly breeze, started and finished off Bayswater wharf. The winner was Swish, representing the Devonport Yacht Club. Trevic, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, was second, and Lyla, Tamaki Yacht Club, third.

Nino clubs nominated boats and from an excellent start Swish was first away and led throughout the course. Two gybes were necessary, and smart spinnaker work on the part of the crew of Swish enabled her to increase her lead from the rest of the fleet. , The race started at 2.30 p.m. the finishing tim6s were:—Swisii (Devonport Yacht Club), 3h 17m 17s; Trevic (Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron), 3h 20m 38s; Lyla, (Tamaki Yacht Club), 3h 21m; Benny (Victoria Cruising Club), 3h aim '2os; le Hoa (Richmond Cruising Club), 3h 21m 30s; Water Beetle (Royal Akarana Yacht C ub , 3h 22m Is; Betty (Ponsonby Cruising Club), 3h 22111 2s; Te Uira (Takapuna Boating Club), 3h 22m ss; Robin (Point Chevalier Sailing Club), 3h 22m 50s. The result was:—Swish. 1; lrcvic, Lyla, 3. . u , A handicap race for class Z was held at (he conclusion of the Trevic Shield contest. Twenty-nine boats started, all crossing the line within a few seconds of one another. Aotca led to the first mark, where she was passed by Pat C. Swish was gradually overhauling the leaders, and beforo the second mark was reached she took charge. The race started at 3.40 p.m. The finishing times were:—Swish (scr), 4h 20m 355; Water Beetle (s'/ 3 iii) lh 21m 325; le Uira, Mill), 4h 21m 40S; Pat C. OM,m), lh22m 455; Trevic (2 , / am), 4h 22m 40s; Betty <2y 3 m), 4h 22m 54 s; Lyla (2m)_. 4h 2,im 1 (is; Tamati (4Vain), 4li 23m 2is; Falcon (s>/ a m), 4h 23m 3»ls; 'J'anya (lm), 4h 2,!ni 50s; Te Hoa (3Vim), 4h 24m 4s; linopai (7 l / a m), 4h 24m 14s; Robin (7Vim). 4h 2lnt 2ls; Ranoni (Om). 4h 24m 12s; Benny (2m), 4h 24m 545; Ranee (8m), lh 21m 5Hs; Wild Rose (8y 2 m), 4h 25in Is; Meola (4in), 4h 25m 10s; Aotca (8y 2 in) 4h 2,>m 20s; Josal (9in), 4h 25m 295; Nanette (11m), 4h 20m 295; Capri (9m), 111 2Gin 395. Kupe (7 l / a m), <lh 20m 40s; Zippa (11m). 4h 27m 7s; Paddy (8m), 4h 2<m 40s; Billy Boy (8m), 4h 28m 51s; Cherrio (3m), 4h 28m 555. Tornado (7m) and Icre (9m) did not finish, and Tinopai was disqualified for crossing the line before gunfire and failing to return. ■ .... u„« The result on corrected times was:—-Pat, C„ 1; Nanette, 2; Ranoni, 3; Water B Messrs.' J. J. Mackay, N. Mathcson. R. C. Kirkham and C. Thompson were in charge of tho racing. MANUKAU CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS DECIDED SUCCESS OF MYSTIC Tho Manukau Cruising' Club's championships were decided oil Saturday in weather conditions which did not tend to reveal the real champions on all points of sailing, ihe light north-north-west breeze gave the boats a lead to the bottom mark, with an easy lay through back to . the top mark, ISO. 2 course being used owing to the falling tide. The 18ft Mystic won bolli the Denison Cup for the open championship and the Fearon Cup for tho 18ft championship, liy a good margin. Mistral took the McGahan Cup for the 16ft and under championship. A sweepstake for non-competitors in the championships, and a motor-boat race for lady members, were also held. Details: — OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Hanui, Mystic, Maia and Valrosa started in that order in the open championship for the Denison Cup. Leaders were smartly set and there was little change in the positions at the mark off Waikowhai. hut Mystic took the lead coming up harbour and on the second round increased it to win by Om 10s from Ranui. _ . , The race started at 2.15 p.tn. The finishing times were:—Mystic, 3h 4Gni 325; Ranui, 3h 52m 51s; Maia, 3h 53m; Valrosa, 4h 3m 11 s. Result. —Mystic, 1. ISFT CHAMPIONSHIP The entries in the ISft championship were Mystery, Ranui, Mystic and Maia, who crossed the line in that order. Mystic, soon passed Ranui to stage a great duel with Mystery, but on the last leg Mystic drew away to win comfortably. The race started at 2.15 p.m. The finishing times were:—Myotic, 3h 40m 325; Mystery, 3h 52m 225; Ranui, 3h 52m 51s; Maia. 3h 53m. Result.—Mystic, 1.

3OFT AND UNDER CHAMPIONSHIP Eleven boats faced the starter in the 10ft and under championship for the McGahan Cup, and from a good start Maile showed out first, followed by Aloma, Sea Gnome, Fay, Alerte, Perseus. Mistral, Lois, Opah, Wixie M. and Topsy. All kept well together and there was little between them at the bottom mark. On the homeward leg ngainst the tide, Mistral assumed the lead, but missed the top mark and had to go about, Perßeus rounding first, with Opah next. Topsy retired at this stage. The order was maintained on the lead down harbour, with Mistral making up the lost distance. From the bottom mark to the finishing line. Mistral headed Perseus and the pair were together until crossing the tide. Perseus lost the wind and Mistral drew clear to win by 1m 12s. The race started at 2.30 p.m. The finishing times were:—Mistral, 4h 15m 2ts; Perseus, 'lll 10m .10s; Opah. Ih 10in -Is; Sea Gnome, 111 22m lifts; Fay, 4li 25ni 21s: "Wixie M., 4h 20m 275; Alerte, 111 20m 375; Maile, 4h 27m Ss; Aloma, 4h 28m 2s; Lois. 'lll 38m 20s. Result.—Mistral, 1. Sea Nymph showed out first in tho sweepstake event, followed by Vagabond, Foam and Shirley. The last-named soon took the lead, with Sea Nymph dropping back to last, and this order was maintained throughout. The race started at 2.15 p.m. and the finishing times were:—Shirley (12m), 3h 53m 2s; Vagabond dim), 3h 55m 30s; Fonm (Mm). 1h 2in; Se.i Nymph (18m). 4h 5m 47s The result on corrected times was:— Shirley, 1; Vagabond, 2; Foam. 3. The motor-boats had-to be steered by lady members and were announced to be sent off their handicaps, but as the limit boat Maratea started, so did the scratch boat Elnin. Waimea followed five minutes later. F, lin a soon took the lead, but was heading for the wrong mark at the top, nnd in spite of instructions from the officials on the wharf, failed to round the correct mark, eventually retiring. In the meantime, Waimea and Mnrateta were stemming the strong tide with little between them. Waimea was swinging about, too much, which enabled Maratea to increase a slight lead to win by 18s. The race started at 3 p.m. nnd the finishing times wore:—Maratea (10m), 3h 50m 20s; Waimea (sm), 3h 50m 3Ss. Elma (scr) retired. , Result. —Maratea, 1; Waimea, 2. Tho officers in charge of the racing were Messrs. J. Moir, J. Keegan and B. Christian.

POINT CHEVALIER# CLUB ANNUAL REGATTA HELD Tho Point Chevalier Sailing Club held its annual regatta yesterday. Sixty four boats started in the various events, but owing: to the fresh north-north-easterly breeze a number of the competitors failed to complete the course. Six boats capsized, two 14-footers, two Z class boats, and two Tauranga sevenfooters. The crews were all rescued. All events started and finished off tho clubhouse, which was well patronised by members and visitors. The Waterside Workers' Hand rendered an enjovable programme of music during the afternoon. The officials controlling the racing wore;— Starter, Mr. (I. Mobberley; judge, Mr. H. E. Buckley; time-keepers, Messrs. O. Johnson and J. White; recorders, Messrs. L. Richards rud W. H. .T. Oliver. Details are as follows: — THE 18-FOOT CLASSES In Uie raco for M and V classes, Irina led to tho first mark, with Mawhiti closo on iier stern. It was a reach to the Walker buov, and Mawhiti assumed the lead, with Irina and Riptide following in that order. On the next leg. Mawhiti was passed by the other two boats, and later Irina, Mawhiti, Arline and Mololo went to tho assistance of capsized boats and retired. The race started at 12.22 p.m. Tho finishing times were: —Riptide ('sin), 111 4lm 225; Tiare (10m), th 52m l»s; Mimic (I 8111), l»h 2m 4 (Is. The result on corrected times was; —Riptide, 1; Mimic, Tiare, 3. This race has been ordered to bo resailed. M ULLF.T BOATS Vamarie led lound tho course in the race for nluilet boats, which started at 12.:i4 p.m. Tho finishing times were:—Vamarje (<cr), "Jh 3m 9s; Ngaro (2m), 2h Om 31s; Aoma (14m). 2h 18m 7s. Winifred retired.

The result on corrected times wast Xgaro, 1; Vamarle, 2; Aoma, 3. The race for class S started at 12 noon. Tho finishing times were:—Marlene (scr), in 3m 20s; Annette (lVain), 111 2fim .458!, Awatea (16m), lh 32m 225; Seymonr (10m), ih 32m 455; Cyclone (IGni), lh 35in 50s; Irene (17m), lh 41m 435. Leine retired. The result on corrected times was:—Awatea, 1; Seymour, 2; Cyclone, 3. SUCCESS OP^ALUA The race for class Y started at 12-30 P-™-The finishing times were:—-Alua (lm), 2h 7m 3.15; Joy (scr), 2h 12m 15s; Aloha, Marene and Matariki retired. • The result on corrected tunes was: —Aiua, 11 boats started at 12.10 P.m. race for classes T and X, but only three completed the course. The finishing timos wore!— Edna D. CW. lh Treasure (9%\n) Jh 37m ss; Sybila Mm), Ih 38m 18s. Endeavour and Cutty Hark capsized, and result on time allowance was: —Edna D. 1; Treasure, 2; S.vbila, 3. The start of the race for class L was a good one, all the boats Retting away within a few seconds of one another at 1-.42 p.m. The finishing times were:—Swish fucr), •torn 3'is; Lyla (2'/ a m), lh 31m 15s; Robin film), lh 33m ss; Betty <-"/>), lh 33m Paddy <sy 2 m), lh 35m 4s; - T ' )Rnl 35m Us; Meola (3m), lh 3Gm 425; Wild Hose (S'/ 2 m) lh 35m 555; Janya (4m), In 37m I'is; 1 ere (Sm), lh 39m 3s; Aotea (S'/jin), lh 31>m 30s. The result on corrected times was: —Josai, 1; Paddy, 2; Jtobin, 3. .. Six boats started at 12.50 p.m. in the race for the Silver Fern class, and all completed the course. The finishing tl,n " were:—Tui (scr), lh 1 ' s j ? CVAm), lh 43m lis; Silver 1-ern Omm), in 14m ss; Clipper (3Vim), lh 44 in 31s; k'ectra (Om), lh 48m 7s; Kandy Kid (S/ a m). in 40m 20s. .. The result on time allowance was: —bilver Fern, J; Valerie, 2; Kandy Kid, 3. The race for Tauranga seven-footers started at 2 p.m. The finishing times were:—l-aa (scr), 2h 25m 355; Acushla (scr), 2h 28m 2ls; 'Daphone (scr), 2h 28m 4Gs. full House and "White capsized. The result on time allowance was:—raa, 1; Acushla, 2; Daphone, 3. Haneer and Rumba were the only starters in the race for Midgets, anr! Jlanpfcr finished at 2h Om 11s. Rumba capsized. The launch race started at 11.50 a.m. The finishing times were:—White Foam (scr), 12h 13m «s; Taranui (2m 30s). 12h 30m 41s. Lady Linda crossed the line before gunfire and was disqualified. The result on corrected times was:—Taranui, 1.

HERNE BAY CLUB RACE FOR SMALL CLASSES The Heme Bay Junior Yacht Club held two races on Saturday afternoon, one for the Silver Fern class and the other for midgets. Both events started and finished off the Ponsonby jetty. The race for the Silver Fern class started at 2.40 p.m. The finishing times were:— Tui (scr), 3h o.">m 4!»s; Flying Cloud (lm), 3h 50in 10s; Silver Fern Mm). 3h 59m 17s; Tnpere (o'/ a m), 4h Om Hs; Clipper (3m), •lh •_"_' m; F.lectra (Sin), 'Jh 2ni 17s; Valerie (M,m), 'lh 2in '-'2s; Endeavour (lm), lh 2m 21s; Kandy Kid (8m), <lh 2m 435; Olan (8m), lh Mm Bs. The result on corrected times was:—Japere (J. Vickerinan), 1; F.lectra (R. Wilson), 2; Kandy Kid (Betty Webster), 3. The race for midgets started at 24.j p.m. The finishing times were:—Ranger (scr), 3n 4.-»m; Pal (l'/jin), 3h 45m «s; Aloha (iy 2 m). :th 40m 3(>s; Scram (3m), 3h 4Sm 0s; Dread nought (12m), 3h f>r>m 395. The result on corrected times was:—lal (P. Mason), 1; Dreadnought (J.. Cox), 2; Ranger (T. Schall), 3. The officers of the day were Messrs. G. Tyler, X. L. .Vickerman and A. Hurley.

HOBART REGATTA NEW ZEALAND SUCCESSES YACHTS MUCH SUPERIOR (Received February 20, 5.3 p.m.) HOBART, Feb. 20 The visiting New Zealand yachtsmen again figured prominently on the Derwent yesterday ir. the 14-footer class at the opening of the. Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta. The vacht Impudence, the first across the line won also on the corrected times, with n handicap of Im lis. Vamp, on the scratch mark, was second across the line, but was placed fourth on the corrected times. Windwan! and Myrtle (Western Australia) were second and third respectively. The New Zealand boats have shown a definite superiority over the Australian 14footers, and have so far scooped the pool. They will start on Monday and Tuesday.