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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 336, 23 April 1928, Page 12

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Combined Club Racing Sees Mediocre Finale NUMEROUS MISHAPS OCCUR FOR the most part there were mediocre fields of starters in the combined cruising and harbour yacht races held on Saturday afternoon when the boating season on the Waitemata was officially closed. A cold sou’west breeze with intermittent rain-squalls made racing conditions anything but ideal. A number of mishaps to the large as well as the small yachts occurred during the racing.

In the event for M class, Maia. owned by Mr. A. Robb, capsized off the cable depot. Her crew of five were rescued by the launch Duchess. Later in the afternoon the V class boat Magic, owned by Mr. H. Bennett, also turned over below Devonport Wharf. A hire launch picked up the crew. Not long after the start of the L class race, Valeria, which on the previous Saturday, dead-heated for the Lipton Cup, was dismasted near Devonport. The keel yacht Little Jim broke her gaff and Ariki carried away her rudder. A strong wind was blowing at the timp and the big clipper drifted on to a mudbank near Cheltenham. She was eventually towed to her moorings. Keel yachts, mullet boats and launches contested cruising races to Islington Bay. All smaller craft raced within harbour limits. Details of the racing are as follow: A and B Classes Nine first and second-class keel yachts lined up for the start at 2.20 p.m. A very ragged start was seen. Kotiri was first to respond to gunfire. Nga-Toa was close in attendance, with Rangi near-by. Thelma, lorangi, Little Jim, Ariki, Waione and Victory followed in open formation. The wind was gusty, but several boats set their spinnakers, though the majority preferred to race without the trouble of the extra sail. Wind-ward was 2m 51s late. Ladye Wilma came along 16m late. Finishing times were:—Thelma, 4.32.27; lorangi, 4.33.23; Nga-Toa, 4.40.10; Kotiri, 4.50.8; Victory, 4.51.57; Waione, 5.4.15; Rangi, 5.6.3; Windward, 5.19.17. Little Jim and Ariki did not finish. C and E Classes The third and fourth-class keel boats were not numerous, only six competitors putting in an appearance. Alexa responded first to gunfire, with Delville near by. Maybelle, lona, Wairiki and

Victoria Cruising Club C and E Classes.—-W&iriki, 1; Naiad, H Class.—Spray, 1; Starloch, 2; Celox. 3. L and N Classes. —Waima, 1; Marie, 2; Kokiri, 3. M Class.—Maratea, 1; Maroro, 2; Mawhitl. 3. V Class.—Leveret, 1; Rita, 2; Surprise, 3. S Class. —Almira, 1; Atangatai, 2. T, X and Y Classes.—Marie, 1; Alerte, 2; Ngaio, 3. Z Class.—Delphine, 1; Comet, 2; Lai Lai, 3. Launches.—Pierette, 1; Areta, 2; Irene, 3. Ponsonby Cruising Club B Class. —Waione, 1. C and E Classes. —Maybelle, 1; Wairiki, 2; Delville, 3. H Class. —Spray, 1; Starloch, 2; Starlight, 3. N Class.—Wairere, 1. L Class. —Waima, 1; Marie, 2; Kokiri, 3. M Class.—Maratea, 1; Maroro, 2; Mawhiti, 3. V Class.—Leveret, 1; Rita, 2; Surprise, S Class. —Sea Sleigh, 1; Atangatai, 2. T and X Classes.—Ngaio, 1: Kismet, 2. Launches. —Pierette, 1; Phyllis, 2: Irene, 3. Richmond Cruising Club H Class.—Spray, 1; Starloch, 2; Celox, 3. N Class. —Wairere, 1. L Class.—Waima, 1; Lovelight, 2; Kokiri, 3. V Class.—Leveret, 1; Surprise, 2; Drone, S Class.—Sea Sleigh, 1; Atangatai, 2. T Class.—Ngaio, 1; Kismet, 2; Joan, 3. Devonport Yacht Club A and B Classes.—Thelma, 1; lorangi, 2; Nga-Toa, 3. L Class.—Waima, 1; Kokiri, 2; Marie, 3. M Class. —Maratea, 1; Maroro, 2; Mawhiti, 3. T Class. —Kismet, 1. Takapuna Boating Club C and E Classes.—Alexa, 1; Maybelle, 2; lona, 3. H Class. —Spray, 1; Starlight, 2; Starloch, 3. L and N Classes.—Waima, 1; Lovelight, 2; Marie, 3. S Class. —Sea Sleigh, 1. i V Class.—Surprise, 1; Drone, 2. T, X and Y Classes.—Kismet, 1; Joan, 2. Z Class.—Delphine, 1; Kitty, 2; Comet, Tamaki Yacht Club M Class.—Maroro, 1; Mawhiti, 2; Matarere, 3. Star Class.—Ola, 1; Moa, 2. T and X Classes.—Marie, 1; Ngaio, 2; Kismet, 3. Z Class. —Delphine, 1; Kitty, 2. V Class.—Drone, 1. V Class.—Alerte, 1. N.Z. Power-Boat Association Launches.—Tarua, 1; Adelaide, 2; My Girl, 3. It is reported that Tarua passed inside the beacon off Rangitoto and the result may be upset.

Naiad came along in that order. The contestants followed the sailing tactics of boats in the previous race, all standing over toward Devonport immediately after getting away. Queenie, Dolphin and Mahoe were late. Finishing times were:—Wairiki, 4.2.57; Delville, 4.5.43; Alexa, 4.6.52; Maybelle, 4.7.43; lona, 4.13.51; Naiad, 4.16.47. Dolphin, Queenie and Mahoe did not finish. H Class A better start was effected by the 26foot mullet boats. Starloch, Starlight and Spray got away almost together. Why Not was handy, and a little later Celox came along to be followed by Esma. All six boats immediately set spinnakers, and made good time on the run down harbour. Finishing times were:—Spray, 4.12.37. Starlight, 4.13.31; Starloch, 4.13.35; Esma, 4.14.51; Celox, 4.14.55; Why Not, 4.24.45; L and N Classes The 22ft and 20ft mullet boats were sent away together in this race. A good field of starters was seen. Marere was in best position and crossed first. Kokiri, Waima, Marie, Lovelight, Huia, Venus, Rahiri, Wairere and Valeria arrived in that order. All boats emulated the tactics of their predecessors as they swept down harbour. Louisa was eight minutes late, and Mowai 18 minutes late. Finishing times were:—Marere, 4.%7.55; Lovelight, 4.28.33; Marie, 4.29.5; Kokiri, 4.29.40; Waima, 4.31.3; Venus, 4.32.21; Rahiti, 4.34.38; Huia, 4.35.5; Wairere, 4.36.0. Valeria, Winifred, Mowai and Louisa did not finish. Launches Fifteen launches, representing the various clubs, competed in the race for launches, and made a good showing as they crossed the line. Pierette was first away, and then came Phyllis, Tarua, Irene, Moanui, My Girl, Maiebe, Edwina, Avis and Norana, with the others close up except Peggy R. and Manurere, which were late. Tarua was soon in the lead and was the first boat to reach Islington Bay. Finishing times were:—Tarua, 3.13.31; Maiebe, 3.16.10; My Girl, 3.20.19; Lady Margaret, 3.28.8; Avis, 3.31.35; Pierette, 3.34.45; Irene, 3.38.6; Phyllis, 3.40.23; Norana, 3.41.1; Adelaide, -3.41.40; Moanui, 3.42.1; Edwina, 3.46.5; Areta, 3.57.25; Peggy R., 3.59.40; Manurere, 4.20.11. M Class As usual a keen start was witnessed in the race for M class patikis. Maratea got the best of the start, with Maroro and Maia hard at heel. Mawhiti and Matarere were not far behind. Not long after the start Maia, which was taking risks with the extra sail, capsized. Her crew had a miserable time before they were rescued by the patrol boat. Mawhiti was sailing splendidly and was first round the sandspit. Finishing times were: Maratea, 4.19.15; Maroro, 4.20.20; Mawhiti, 4.22.47; Matarere, 4.24.46. V and Star Classes Seven boats took part in the race for V class, combined with the “Stars.” Drone was first away, then came Ola, Leveret, Moa, Champagne, Rita and Magic, in that order. Finishing times were: Drone, 4.30.17; Surprise, 4.31.6; Ola, 4.32.56; Leveret, 4.36.27; Moa, 4.36.42; Rita, 4.48.18. Magic capsized and did not finish. S Class A keen start was effected, and all six contestants crossed the line within a few seconds of one another. Atangat.ai was the smartest away. Sea Sleigh, Waitui, Rival, Almira and Spindrift followed in that formation. Finishing times were.—Sea Sleigh, 4.48.25; Atangitai, 4.52.37; Waitui, 4.56.44; Almira, 4.56.47; Spindrift, 5.1.8. T, X and Y Classes A good field of eight 14-footers responded to gunfire. Competitors got away in the following order:—Alerte, Marie, Sea Dawn. Joan, Kismet, Ngaio, Westward, Rex. The start was a ragged one. Finishing times were.—Alerte, 4.56.10Marie, 4.56.34; Kismet, 5.3.43; Ngaio’ 5.5.20; Joan, 5.5.56. s ’ Z Class Four Takapuna Class boats took part in the race for 12ft 6in punts. Delphine Kitty, Comet and Lai Lai started in that order. Finishing times were:—Kitty, 427 46Comet, 4.28.51; Lai Lai, 4.46.44. Details of club results are: Royal Yacht Squadron A and B Classes.—Thelma, 1; lorangi, 2; Nga-Toa, 3. M Class.—Maratea, 1; Maroro, 2; Mawhiti, 3. Launches.—Adelaide, 1; Avis, 2; Maiebe,

Akarana Yacht Club A and B Classes.—Thelma, 1; lorangi, 2; Kotiri, 3. C and E Classes.—Naiad, 1; Delville, 2; Maybelle, 3. H Class.—Esma, 1; Starloch, 2; Starlight, 3. L and N Classes.—Waima, 1; Lovelight, 2; Huia, 3. M Class. —Maratea, 1; Maroro, 2; Mawhiti, 3. V Class.—Drone, 1; Surprise, 2. S Class. —Sea Sleigh, 1; Atangatai, 2; Waitui, 3. Star Class. —Ola, 1; Moa, 2. T and X Classes.—Marie, 1; Ngaio, 2; Kismet, 3. Y Class.—Sea Dawn, 1; Alerte, 2. Launches.—Tarua. 1; Silens, 2; Phyllis,

LAWN TENNIS

NORTHCOTE TOURNEY The mixed doubles event held over from the Birkenhead and Northcote Club’s Easter tourney was decided on Saturday. J. T. Hanson and Miss McCrea (Onehunga), owe 40 2—6, beat Johnston (Onehunga) and Miss Steele (Birkenhead), owe 15, 7 —5, 6—2. R. E. Taylor (Onehunga), owe 30 2—6, met C. G. Bowden (Remuera), owe 15 3-—6, in the final of the men’s A grade singles and after three hours’ careful play the score was 6—4. 4—6, the second set being won by Bowden. Otahuhu v. St. George’s Otahuhu beat a visiting team from Papatoetoe St. George’s Tennis Club by eight matches to four. Franklin Titles (From Our Own Correspondent) PUKEKOHE, Saturday. K. Stevens won the men’s singles championship of Franklin by beating G. Mclnnes, 6—2, 6—3, in th§ final to-day. This was the last match of the tourney. Birkdale v. Rangiata (From Our Own Correspondent) Birkdale defeated Rangiatea (Epsom) Club by 9 matches to three at Birkdale on Saturday. Results:— T Men’s Singles.—G. Bentley beat J. Hobbs, 6—4; L. Moller beat W. Ross,

Men’s Doubles.—L. Moller, jun., and W. Garrett lost to Messrs, deal and xsewbold, 4—6; F. Schorman and P. McGovern beat Messrs. Read and Nairn, 6—l; G. Bentley and A. Moller lost to Messrs. Hobbs and Ross, 4—6; P. McGovern and W. Chetwynd lost to Messrs. Hobbs and Read, 4—6. Women’s Singles.—Miss D. Chetwynd beat Miss Gubb, 6—o; Mrs. Casey beat Mrs. Ross, 6— l. Mixed Doubles.—Mrs. Garrett and C. Laver beat Miss Moir and G. Read, 6—4; Mrs. Casey and W. Garrett beat Mrs. Kirkwood and Newbold, 6—4. Women’s Doubles.—Miss Casev and Mrs. Alexander beat Mrs. Read and Mrs. Kirkwood, 6—3; Miss Chetwynd and Mrs. Casey beat Mrs. Ross and Miss Gubb, 6 — 2.

Taihape Championships (F.rom Our Own Correspondent) TAIHAPE, Saturday. B. Henricks won the men’s singles championship at Taihape to-day, while the final for the women’s singles was strenuously competed for by the sisters Hilda and Ruby Wapp. Results are as follow: — Men’s Championship Singles.—First round: F. Darvill beat W. Ross, 6—o. 6—o; Christenson beat Wallace, 6 —4, 6—5; Anderson beat Henricks, 6—3, 6—3. Second round: Darvill beat Christensen, I—6, 6—4, 6—4; Anderson beat Bradley, $ —4, 2—6, 6:—3; Leahey beat Sexton, 6—4, 6 —2; Kinaid beat Lelievre, 6—2, 2—6 Third round: Henricks beat Davrill, 6—4, % —£tT 3; Leahey beat Kincaid, 6—5, 6 —lgal; R. Henricks beat F. Leahey, Women’s Championship Singles. First round: Miss McCormick, 9, v. Miss Cray, 5* Miss Maloney, 9, v. Mrs. Burner, 6; Miss R. Wapp, 9, v. Miss D. Howens, 6; Mrs. Sexton, 9, v. Mrs. Mortland, 7; Miss H. Wapp, 9, v. Miss Dickinson, 5; Miss Johnson, 10, v. Miss McCormick, 8. Second round: Miss McCormick, 1, v. Miss R. Wapp, 9; Miss Maloney, 6 v. Miss H. Wapp, 9. Final: llss R- Wapp defeated Miss Hilda Wapp,