YACHTING RECORD

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23880, 3 February 1941, Page 10

YACHTING RECORD

SANDEES CUP EVENT .THREE SUCCESSIVE WINS W. ROGERS AND CARESS Further proof that he is the best small boat skipper in the Dominion was (jivcn by W. Rogers when he sailed the Auckland boat Caress to victory in the third race for the Sanders Cup on Saturday morning, and thereby retained the trophy for Auckland. Never before in .the '2O contests for the cup has the decision been so clear-cut, and Rogers feat of winning the lirst three races in succession ranks as a record. A large crowd watched the, race, (A W thal was contested over a course similar to that u«ed for the first event. A great ovation was given Caress as she crossed the finishing in e one minute two seconds ahead of Otago, which had put up a great effort after meet ing with misfortune. Canterbury was third lm 43s astern, with Wellington lm 4u»> fU Th" race" was started right on the top of the tide, and the wind from the south-south west was lighter than on the two previous days, hut it provided a good sailing breeze Canterbury led Otago, with Auckland dnt l Wellington together, and South Canterbury last. As they cleared the clubhouses, South Canterbury had caught Wellington, which was endeavouring to pinch out to windward of Auckland. At the first mark off Kauri Point. Otago had the lead from Auckland w'lth | South Canterbury in third position a few seconds ahead of Wellington, with Canterbury close astern Or the run out to the leeward mark, Auckland passed Otago in a smother of foam jus as the southern boat's spinnaker cleat carried awav, but her skipper made a good save. -Canterbury planed across the top of the water to pass Auckland, and there was little between them at the windward mark, Canterbury having lost her spinnaker sheet, winch enabled Auckland to catch her, As they turned for the brat up again, Auckland, Otago and Canterbury were together, with the latter in the best position. South Canterbury carried away her bobstay, which caused her to retire. Auckland got a lift off the clubhouses and drew aw.v from Otago and Canterbury. Siidden puffs of wind off Curran St reel caught the visitors napping, and Auckland went to windward. Wind and tide were setting to leeward, and Wellington and Canterbury threw round off The Watchman, but Auckland and Otago carried on to make a short board right on the marK with about ten seconds between them. Auckland passed Otago about half-way down the leg and Canterbury was next, Wellington being allowed to run off. When they rounded Otago had caught Auckland'and stood on further to gam a good position. As they turned the top mark there was onlv about three seconds between them Auckland was smartest with her spinnaker, and Rogers balanced his crew through the boat for her to plane to advantage, Otago bt On beat to the finishing line, Otago endeavoured to pinch up to lay the mark and was driving hard, but Caress was sailing better and Otago had to put in a shor* board. Wellington, as in the first race, dropped back after being passed by Canteiburv and finished last. The officials in charge of the contest, were: ! Chairman, D.r. Frank Macky; vice-chairman, .Mr. R. Belcher; secretary. Mr. W. Beanland; umpires, Messrs. It. Belcher, F. Dobbie, C. Pettit; course steward, Mr. A. J. Collings; starters, Messrs. G. Mobberley B. J. Jukes. Timekeepers: Messrs. J. J. Mackay, 1. Dunn, The elapsed times for the course were:— Caress (Auckland), "lh 21m Os; W am pa (Otago), Ih 23m us; Ajax (Canterbury), lh 26m 15$; Tassie (Wellington), lh 2Stn 15s. PRESENTATION OF TROPHY At a function held at the Tamaki Yacht Club's clubhouse, Bastion Point, on Saturday evening, Dr. F. Macky, chairman of the Sanders Cup conference, presented the cup to Mr R. Belcher, vice-chairman of the Auckland Yacht and "Motor Boat Association, making reference to the Auckland hero whose memory the trophy perpetuated. A miniature of the cup was also presented to W. Rogers, owne* and skipper of Caress. In replying, Mr. Rogers remarked on the fine sporting spirit v,hich had pervaded the contest, and he also paid tribute to his crew by whose work the Auckland boat had been able to retain the tr °fiiss M. Riddler. part owner of the South Canterbury boat Gallina, was the recipient of a suitably engraved cup to commemorate th 3 fact that she is the first woman to take part in a Sanders Cup contest. In making this presentation, Dr. Macky referred to the hard work which Miss Riddler undertook aboard J he Gallina as main sheet hand. With H. Kingham (skipper), and the other partner in the boat, Miss Riddler was also presented bjDr. Mackv with a cheque for £5 5s won by the boat during the afternoon racing, while Mr. G-. P. Robertson, chairman of the Anniversary Regatta Committee, presented the

partners with the committee's prize of £5 lor tho first southern boat to finish in the 5 class race at the regatta. itr. W. A. Wilkinson, commodore of the Tamaki Yacht Club, presented tho cash prizes which were won by the southern boats in tho club's X class race on Saturday afternoon. During their stay here tho visiting crews have been billetted in the clubhouse of the Herne Bay Yacht Club, and Mr. B. J. L. Jukes, on behalf of the southern crews, 'presented Mrs. R. Belcher, who has looked after the catering side, with a silver cake dish. Mr. Jukes also expressed thanks for the hospitality shown the visiting crews by Auckland yachtsmen and the public. PURCHASE OF AJAX At the conclusion of the-Sanders Cup contest on Saturday the Canterbury contender, Aiax, was purchased by Mr. P. Cross, of Onehunga, and the boat wjll in future be sailed on the Manukau Harbour. CLUB REGATTAS HELD GALLINA WINS AT TAMAKI Ideal sailing conditions prevailed for the annual regatta of the Tamaki Yacht Club on Saturday "afternoon. There were large entries and the racing provided a fine spectacle for the large crowds which lined Tamaki Drive. An added attraction was the presence of the visiting southern Sanders Cup boats, which raced in the X class race, with the local boats. In conjunction with the Tamaki Club's race for this class, a prize of £o 53 was donated by Dr. Frank Macky, chairman of the Sanders Cup conference, for a handicap race between the Sanders Cup competi- » tors. Both these races were won by the South g Canterbury boat, Gallina, which also won w the cash prize at the. Anniversary regatta. Following were the elapsed times and placings in the various classes: —L and N class: Venus (Om), ah 'l2m -12s. 'J; Vamarie (3m), Jh 42m Bs, 2; Valkyria (scr), lh 45m •lis, 3. M class: Moerangi (lm 30s). 2h 34m 235, 1; Mennenis (Cm 30s), 2lr 40m 31s, 2. V class: Charmaine (5m 30s), lh 31m 30s, J ; Kaitere (lm), lh 27m 535, 2; Athena (7m 80s) lh 34m 255, 3. T class: Shalimar (Om), lh' 41m 10s, .1; Vamp (sm). lh 41m 355, 2; Lightning (3m), lh 40m 355, 3. Y class: Mercury (sm), lh 40m 575, J; Vail a a (12m). lh 50m 225, 2; Ayesha (3m), lh 43m 28s, 3. Z class: Spitfire (2m), 53m ICs, I: Tamati Mm 30s), 50m 38s, 2; Lyla (7m) 59m 10s. 3. Frostbite class: First race—Ramona (2m), 40m 17s, 1: Eddy Mm), 13m 4s. 2; Kaitoa (scr), 30in ss, 3. Second 4 r;lce —Gloria (3m). 38m 28s, 1; Ramona dm), 30ni 50s, 2; Jennifer (2m). 30m B<=, 3. Local boats: Lady Edith (Sm), 57m 365. 1; Awatea (lm). 51m Ifts, 2: Toanui (2m). 53m 10s. 3. X class, club handicap: Gallina. South Canterbury Mm). 11l 24m 38s, 1; Wampa, Otago (2m), lh 23m 455, 2; Tassie, WellJnorton (3m), lh 24m 58s. and Ajax, Canterbury (2m). th 23m 58s. dead-heat., 3. Dr. Mackv's prize: Gallina (Sm), 1; Ajax (lm)! 2; Tassie (4m 30s), 3. DAVINA DEFEATS CARESS Favoured with beautiful weather, although for a while the breeze died away, the regatta of the Point Chevalier Sailing Club, held off the clubhouse -yesterday, provided a delightful spectacle for the large crowd ashore. Over 100 boats vere sailing round off the Point, and the racing was keen, with close finishes. An added attraction was the attend-, ance of the two southern contenders for the Sanders Cup, Wampa, Otago, and Ajax, Canterbury. A race for the Upper Harbour championship between tho X class boats created a lot" of interest, and a great contest was witnessed between the eight boats. They were practically becalmed on the far leg, and the light weather boats did not let the redoubtable Caress get the lead. The order finishing the first round was:—Davina, Endeavour, Caress, Wampa (Otago), Kia Ora, Ajax (Canterbury), and Marjorie. The last-named rounded the mark on the wrong side and was disqualified. Caress passed Endeavour, but could not catch Davina. which also won the handicap race for this class. Following were the elapsed- times and placings:—Upper Harbour championship, X • class: Davina, 1; Caress, 2; Ailcen, 3. L and X classes: Xgaro (20m), 2h 26m 51s, 1» Venus (lm), 2h Sm 17s, 2; Marika Mm), 2h 15m 345, 3. V and M classes:" First race—Riptide (scr), lh 57m 3s, 1; Leverette (10m). lh 58m 41s, 2; Tiare (6m), lh 59m 7s, 3. Special race—Shamrock (2m), 111 38m 2hs, 1; Vim (scr). lh 3Sm 3s, 2; Mercedes (2m), lh 08m. 13?, 3. T class: Zeohyr (8m), 2h Om 38s, 1; Olympus (10m). 2h 7m 14s, 2; Edna D. (2m), 2h Om 15s. 3. X class handicap: Davina (2m), 2h Cm 20s, 1; Aileen (6m), 2h 14m 6s, 2; Endeavour (Om), 2b 15m 10s. 3. S class: Escapade (scr), lh 49m 545. 1. Y" class; Impudence (10m), lh 58m 475, 1; Mercury (lm), lh 51m 575, 2; Mania (scr), lh 57m 28s, 3. Z class: Te Lua, (7m), lh 26m 10s, 1; Venture (8m 30s), lh 29m 225, 2; Zonda (3m), lh 25m 10s, 3. Silver Fern class: Rhythm (3m 30s), lh 17m 25s 1; Electra (30s), lh ISm 31s, 2; Te Kowhai (scr), lh 18m 10s, 3. Z and Idle Alone classes: Special race—Awatea (scr), 1. Midget class —Maureen (3m), 53m 345. 1.