AQUATICS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13421, 23 October 1905, Page 6

AQUATICS.

RAVENSBOURUNE BOATING CLUB. The annual report to be presented to the members qt the meeting this evening contains the following clauses: — The committee, in presenting its annual report, congratulates members on tho successfnliseison they have had, greater interest having been tho working ami welfare of the club by everybody. The season was opened in November with the usual procession ot yachts, the Port Chalmers and Otago Yachting Club boats turning out in large'numbers. The results of the season's racing aro as follow:—First Class Race—Ventura. 1, Waimana * w0 * aces the "Waimalla crossed the line first, but had to give way on handicap to \eutura. In the other I rex finished first. In the Second Class Race only two' entries were received, but the committee trusts that members will give better support this season, and mako the racing better in this class. Tho result of the Second Cla33 Raco was—Mav, Ist prize.

The shed has been used throughout the year by members for overhauling and storing their gear, and has in this respect-proved a boon, lhc social side of the club has also been well looked after, the committee hiring a, piano auring the winter months, and holding musical evenings and card parties with the different bodies in tho district. The work of making a, now landing stage in front of the shed is now under way, and will in all probability be ready for tho opening day. The annual regatta was. perhaps, tho most successful ever held, both.financially and otherwise. This success was greatly contributed to by the action of tho 0.Y.0. in allowing the last scries of its club races to bo sailed in conjunction with the regatta. The ladies of the district, a.s usual, provided afternoon tea on both tlio opening and regatta days, and the club's best thanks aro due to them for the manner in which they carried it out. Tho club's best thanks are also duo to Messrs Ross and Moller for subscriptions and prizes, and to Mr Moller for his excellent handicapping throughout the season s lacing, some of the .races being decided by seconds. The members are also indebted to Messrs J. M'Pherson and J. F. Klackio (timekeepers) and E. Mullingcr (starter) for tho way they carried out their duties; also to the Union Steam Ship Company for tlio use of its launch at the opening and regatta days, this helping in no small degree to make the functions so successful.

! NORTH END BOATING CLUB, following crews have been selected by tuo Jiorlh End Boating Club to row in tho Trial l-nurs:—H. Bonnet (stroke), P. Williams, W. Divers, F. Munn; A. Watson (« tro ' [ f)' A - T'lbury, R. M'Kinlay, H. Larkins; h. I'indlay (stroke), J. Higpnson, A. Steers, S. Hoid; Alex. Mitchell (stroke), J. Pogarty, S'-»rM SS ' K'lpitrick; J. Thomson (stroke), C Miles, R. Douglas, F. Admore; W. Reinvick (stroke), 11, Eggers, A. Stewart, A. Smith; K hosier (stroke), G. Waldie, J. Sis«inore, — Menzins; A. Galland (stroke), n. Osborne G-. Davidson, A. Rutherford; Alf. Mitchell Wroke), R. Watson. W. Gieeler, J. Douglas. The first round of this race will be rowed on Monday evening, 30th October, at G. 30. As all of the crews are very evenly matched, soino good racing should ensue.