ST. LEONARDS REGATTA

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22487, 4 February 1935, Page 2

ST. LEONARDS REGATTA

ROWING EVENTS POSTPONED STRONG WIND AND ROUGH SEA Although the weather was sunny and warm on Saturday, the conditions were very unfavourable on the harbour, and the Burkes-St. Leonards regatta, held in the afternoon, lost much of its usual attractiveness" in consequence. A strong east-north-east wind prevailed, and a rough sea was in evidence in every part of the Upper Harbour. It was realised at an early hour that it would b'e impossible to hold the rowing events, and when the officials decided at 2.30 p.m. that the conditions were so rough as to prevent the launching of any of the boats the large number of oarsmen present were' quite satisfied with the decision. The Otago and North End Clubs' boats, which had been railed from the city, were not removed from the trucks in the St. Leonards railway siding. The Port Chalmers and Queen's Drive Clubs' boats were towed from the Lower Harbour by Mr J. Potter. The passage was anything but a smooth one, and although the return trip was a more trying one, nona of the boats was damaged. The rowing officials announced that the six rowing events on the regatta programe would probably be held over, the St. Leonard* course on Saturday, March 2. While the conditions were unfavourable for the oarsmen, the wind was ideal for the sailing men. There was a fine display of yachts, and these required careful handling. Many of the small yachts were well reefe3, and the crews showed sound judgment in taking ' this precaution. The large number of spectators who assembled on the St. Leonards waterfront were provided with numerous thrills, especially when yachts and motor boats battled their way down harbour in a smother of flying spray. The crews were kept busy bailing out the water which constantly came on board, and in the case of the yachts the erews had to lean well out to windward to keep the boats on something hear an even keel. The small yachts Kio Rita and Harlequin could not get clear of the St. Leonards jetty owing to the strong wind, and did not sail in the race for»l3ft and under boats in consequence. The yacht Iris met with a mishap-and did not-com-plete the course in the race for boats 13ft and under 18ft. Most of the, email yachts were moored close to the jetty before each race, and were buffeted by wind and sea. There were large entries for each yacht and motor boat event, but in most cases only two or three boats started in each race. Model yacht-rac-ing was one of the features of the day, this side of the sport appealing to the' boys, who were present in large numbers with some very striking and well-finished models. The West Harbour Brass. Band was in. .attendance, and supplied, an enjoyable programme during' the afternoon. The regatta was well controlled by experienced: boating, officials from : various parts of the harbour, and the secretary (Mr A. Bobb) carried but his duties in a very .efficient,manner.•/. ...';?, Following .are. the results:-r- ;'■'■". '■''['

REGATTA ENTERTAINMENT. The prizes were presented to the winners of the day's events at a concert held in the King George Uall on Saturday night. The programme, which was arranged by Mr F. M. Tuohy, was as follows: —Song, "Toreador Song," from " Carmen," Mr E. Johnstone; duet, "In a Little, Old Garden," Miss Jean M'Lay and Mr Allan Highet; song, "The Legion of the Lost," Mr A. M'Cammon; humourous item, Miss Norma Brown; song, " The Little Irish Girl," Mr Ray Duncan; song, " Where 'Ere You Walk," Miss Jean M'Lay; dance, tap. Miss Ethel Todd; song," " Grendon Fair," Mr. Jack Stevens; duet, "Arise, 0 Sun, Messrs R. Wilson and J. Galloway; song, " Maire, My Girl," Mr Ken Murray; song, "Who is Sylvia? " Mr Robert Wilson; song, " Sally Horner," Master William Robb; part song, "I Passed by Your Window," Male Pupils; humorous items, Miss Norma Brown; song, Miss Jean M'Lay; dance, Miss Ethel Todd; song, " Serenata," Mr Allan Highet; duet, "Life's Dream is O'er," Messrs 0. Wilson and K. Murray; song, "Onaway, Awake Beloved," Mr John Galloway. The accompanist was Miss Leslie Comer, F.T.C.L., L.R.S.M.

CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA (Feb United Press association) CHRISTCHURCH. February 3. The Christohurch regatta was held at Stewart's Gully yesterday. Results:— Light-weight Maiden Fours.—Akaroa 1, Avon 2, Wellington 3. Union and Timaru also started. . Senior Double Sculls.—Avon 1, Canterbury 2, Akaroa 3. Cure also started. Maiden Fours. —Star (Wellington) I, Akaroa 2, Wellington 3. Also started: Canterbury (three crews), Sumner, Redcliffs, Union (two crews), Timaru, and Avon. Youths' Double Sculls.—Union 1, Cure 2, Akaroa 3. Senior Fours.—Akaroa I, Avon 2, Cure 3. Also started, Canterbury. Won by three lengths. Junior Double Sculls.—Wellington 1, Canterbury 2, Star (Wellington) 3. Also started, Avon (two crews) and Union. youths' Fours. —Akaroa 1, Star 2, Union 3. Also started, Canterbury. Maiden Double Sculls. —Timaru 1. Union 2, Canterbury 3. Also started: Akaroa, Wellington, Avoh (two crews), Star, Sumner, and Redcliffs. Junior Fours. —Union 1, Canterbury 2, Cure 3. Also started, Avon. Light-weight Maiden Double Sculls.VCure 1, Timaru 2, Union 3. Also started, Avon and Akaroa. Welter-weight Junior Fours.—Union No. 1 1, Union No. 22, Canterbury 3. Also started: Avon, Sumner, and Redcliffs.

YACHTS (all-cowre). First £2 ,'10e and Dawson Challenge Cup. with miniature; aecond, coil of yacht line. Shadow .. ..'.'. i. .....,,.. 1-: Dawn .. .. ...... ....?'- The only competitors. . , : ■ ' YACHTS (18ft, and over' 13ft), First £2, second 15s. " ' " .; Val .. .. .. .. 3 Also competed: Eileen, Iris, Toroa, and Winifred. ,." :■, YACHTS (13ft and .under). First £1 10s, second 15s. Frolic and Sunbeam also competed,;but did not finish the course. : . . \ MOTOR BOATS (rated over 8 m.p.h.j. First £2, second £1. The competitors-.'-• . '"'.,, 'MOTOR BOAT& '(rated 8i' milesfarid under, per hour)., First; £1 ' 10s, second 15s. . .;•' Manuka (4min 20sec) .... 3 Tui II was the only other competitor. BOYS* MODEL YACHTS HANDICAP. Confined to Burkes and St. Leonards. W. Robb's Rata ..' .. .. .. 1 Nine models competed. MODEL YACHTS, First Class (3ft and over). G. Riston's Plank '2 Seventeen models competed. MODEL YACHTS, Second Class (2ft and under 3ft). Miss Bewley's Balkyre .... 1 W. Robb's Rata 2 Fourteen models competed. LEARNERS' SWIMMING RACE (Girls). Miss Joan Blackwood .... 1 Miss A. Smith .. .. ... .. 3 The only competitors.