YACHT RACING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23272, 15 February 1939, Page 20

YACHT RACING

THE KAWAU REGATTA SUCCESS OF NEW BOATS RANGER'S GOOD PERFORMANCE BY SPINDRIFT The new keel yachts Matia and Ranger each registered a win in the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's regatta at Ivawau Island on Saturday. .Matia started with 22 other keel yachts in the race sailed by lady skippers, and performed exceptionally well, both on and off the wind. She took the lead early in the race and, although passed by Ariki at one stage, she later regained her position, crossing the finishing line 24s ahead of Ariki, which beat Ngatoa by 545. Matia was also first to finish in the night cruising race for A class yachts.

Ranger did not start in the ladies' race, but made an appearance in the contest for the Goldie Trophy. There were 13 competitors and, although Ranger was not very prominent in the early part of the first round, alie made a good recovery in the second, Rounding the mark off Christian Point Ranger occupied eighth position. The boats could almost fetch their next mark, and Ranger gradually caught the leaders. Off Mayne Island Ranger ran into fourth place, and between the island and the mark boat she had narrowed the issue down to. herself and Ariki, with Matia holding third place. At the completion of the first round Ariki had a lead of 3m 8s from Ranger and at the time Ariki appeared to have the upper hand. The same order was maintained as the boats rounded the Christian Point mark for the second time, and when they were well down to Algie's Point Ranger made an impression on Ariki and finally passed her off Mavne Island. The wind at this stage drew more from the south, and Ranger's big reaching Jib helped her considerably. She finally _ crossed the line 3m Is ahead of Ariki, which finished 7m 2s in front of Matia, with Ngatoa lm 2s further astern.

GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S CTJP ANNUAL EVENT ON MARCH 25 The Royal Now Zealand Yacht Squadron has decided to hold the annual contest for the Governor-General's Cup for first division yachts and also races for second and third division yachts on March 25. These events were originally set down for decision on February 4, but were postponed owing to the date of the Auckland Anniversary Regatta being changed from January 30 to February 4. The Victoria Cruising Club will hold its annual regatta on Saturday afternoon, when races will be held for all classes except V. The inter-club contest for the Clare Rose Bowl for 18footers has been postponed until March 25, owing to the visit of the Sydney yachts. All races will start and finish off the western reclamation, and the prizes will be paid in cash. The fixture which was postponed on February 4 in favour of the Auckland Anniversary Regatta has now been cancelled. An order for a first-class keel Yacht has been placed with Mr. C. Wild by Mr. R. Philson, of Stanley Bay. The new boat, which will bo 42ft. overall, will have moderate overhangs and will be somewhat similar to the well-known A class yacht Little Jim. The timber for the vessel has been secured, and .Mr. Wild hopes to make a start on her in about a month's time. SPEED-BOAT RACING FORMATION OF NEW CLUB A new speed-boat club has been formed in Auckland to be known as the Auckland Provincial Speed-Boat Club. The object of the club is to encourage enthusiasm and keen coinpetition. Among those present when the club was formed were the following speedboat enthusiasts: —Messrs. 10. J. Cook,

B. E. Jenkins, D. Roes, T. Harrison, T. Page, C. W. Rolfe, P. Smith, E. Bailey, J, Roberts, G. Paltridge, R. V. Cross, E. Taylor and A. J. Williams. A further meeting will be field this week to form a committee and appoint officials. Stops will be taken at an early date to secure a site on the waterfront for a» clubhouse.