AUCKLAND REGATTA

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11740, 30 January 1924, Page 6

AUCKLAND REGATTA

NO WIND FOR SAILING EVENTS. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, January 23. The Anniversary regatta was held in brilliantly fine weather, but the absence of wind robbed the sailing races of popular interest, the majority of the competitors failing to finish. The first-class yacht event was won easily by Rawene, with Moana second, and Victory third. In the second-class yachts. Gloriana won. Lady Wilma was second, and Constance third. A. good finish. The third-class yacht race was won by Speedwell, which was the onlv boat to complete the course. The 'Speedwell passed boats in the first and second-class events. The one design event was won by Myria, with Rangi second, and Queen March third, and the open speed launch race bv Green Stripe (Wanganui Singlestep Hydroplane) from Miss Auckland, and the romance speed championship by Pussyfoot, with a speed of thirty knots, beating Miss Auckland and Karomana, which were second and third respectively. Pussyloot wins also the handicap race, with Miss Auckland second. Shortly after the finish of the race the Pussyfoot filled and sank in deep water, owing, it is understood, to a bracket carrying away and holing the hull. A line, how ever, was secured and the craft towe ashore. The crew were rescued.