Yachtsmen’s Day

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 829, 25 November 1929, Page 7

Yachtsmen’s Day

SEASON OPENS BRISKLY Good Races but Shorn Lists WHITE 'ail' dot till*;- a harbour moderately rutiled I>\ a steady southerly. Saturday afternoon was yachtsmens day on the W aitemata Harbour, when the 1929-30 season was openetl in wellnigh perfect sailing conditions. In the circumstances it was particularly unfortunate that the muster was less impressive thau in previous yoar>. However, the weather plus the keenness of competitors spelt xini-hiK'x for iho nni'ii in c.

Uncertain conditions during the past month had hampered fitting out. and the entry lists were shorn of many familiar names, especially in the big keeler classes. Xga-Ton was the only A class representative to put in an appearance. The early races of the day were meagrely patronised, more so than had been indicated by the entries which came to hand, but some good fields assembled in the lighter classes and the harbour racing was fully as interesting as in past seasons. Special attention was centred on the performance of several recent additions to the smaller classes. The programme, in xvhich all clubs except the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron tool* part, was organised and i-arricd out Ijy the Auckland X adit and .Motor- Boat Association. The races were started from the King’s NVharf. the keelers. mullet boats and launches proceeding* to Islington Bay and the open boats sailing on the triangular harbour courses. Though southerly in the early nail of the afternoon, the breeze, which remained steady, shifted a few points to the west. Under such conditions there was not a dull moment and several minor accidents lent excitement to the outing*. Twice the dinghy at the starting line was fouled, once by the launch Lady Margaret and once in the second race by Janet, whose dinghy on a long painter carried away the flag. As a whole the starts were entirely satisfactory though the earlier races would have benefited initially if competitiors had kept a closer xvatc-h on the progress of the starters flags. The results were as follow: A and B Classes. —Numerically a disappointing race, even more so than entries had indicated. In a ragged start Rangi xvas first, followed by NN indward, Xsa-Toa, and Mahaka. Gloriana xvas one minute late. Nga-Toa gradually oyerhauled her smaller rivals and was tiisi to finish. The times were:—Nga-Loa, 4.55.3 2; Rangi, 5.10.56: NY indward, o.iy.li. Maliaki, 5.22.20; Gloriana, 5.27.18. C and E Classes. —Beaute was first away followed by Janet, May Belle and .Via hoe Scout was one minute and Oueenie 3 0 minutes late. Janet did not. allow for the tide and fouled the outer starting mark-boat. She was VA. for a few seconds, but finally got cleat Ud A UUd on « r S Xl\"w%: "Beaud. -4.Xs.sii; *Mahoe. 4 16.29; j ;! net, 4.10.30; Queenie did not nmsn. H and I Classes. Why -Not mossed and Spray, UUUomaspra“ 4.14:43; Why

Mowai, Huuu LIS? Hute.’ Mowai, 4.31.31, Maiua, t.o Race.-A splendid start Kenya leading Ramona, Ml * '£.adv Marrvn P... Ramona Jr., Yvonne, uauy & the 1 mKoSt and was disauaiig?e d * finish RamonU 0 Kathryn T^4; Kenya. 3.35.16; rimionu J*'3.39.1'.. Renown, 3.4b.*>9. 1 " did not finish. HARBOUR RACES t M * C,a Sr“i in “la r Su hCr Ma?fve d Mawhitr and Maro™, which fouled Manln”: 4V2T.It Mara'tea, 4.27.50; Mann, 4.25.11. V Class. —Sailing boats (centreboardV. knrnrise was first over the line. Leveret. Mystic, Maranui, Wild Wave, Secret, Scud, Desdemona, Rita following m that order It was a close start, but K', fouled and was disqualified. The filching times were:—Surprise, 4.42.09. NNilci w a ve 4.39.34: Scud. 4.40.35; 4.43.58; Leveret. 4.44.35: Mystic. -4.40.5. Desdemona, 4.46.47; Rita. S Class.—Swiftsure was __ first, with and tU Scept°re d ’ *'Tt°was ¥ good'TtarU'aU the boats getting away m a hunch fiom the crack of the gun. A breeze was blowing at the time Finish ng times were:—Aratu. 4.a4.40, Nianu, 4.56.67; Rangitira. 4.59.52: . fwittsure 5 123: Sceptre, 5.4.22: " aitui, Hum If.. 5.21.13. T. X, and Y Classes.— Onah led the wav over the line, followed by Rang!. Ramona. Lois. Ranahiri, Marie, Oreti and Tanet Sea Rover beat the gun ana was recalled, taking next place, followed by Tui. Finishing times m the Y class were:—Lois. 5.2.29: Onah. 0.2.0 i: Rahirl tl., 5.5.14; Oreti. 5.1 Maureen, r 524 5. T Class:—Ramona, u.0.4i; Ran D i, 0.1i.u. Romance. 5.21.46. r Class Tio was first away, followed by Delphine. Lai Lai lola, Kitty. U, e The field was several seconds behind the Jin. and The start correspondingly looseFinishing times were ’—Velphnye Oi. 4.35.10: Kitty, 4.00.19; Me Too, 4.0(.44, Trevic, 4.40.2. AKARANA YACHT CLUB A and B Classes.—Xsa-Toa. MakakU 2; Windward and Gloriana, C and E Classes. —Beaute. 1, May Belle, e- italioe and Scout, dead-heat, o. H and I Classes —Why Xot, 1: Omatere, 2 ; L St Cliss h — Doreen, 1; Mowai, 2; ValeLaunches. —Xyria. 1: Kathryn R., K M y cias 3 i.— Mawhiti. 1: Manene. 2; Manu ’V Class.—Surprise, 3; Wild Wave, 2: Mystic, 3. . • , T 1 - tt •> S Class. —Waitiri. 1: Huia XT., 2. T and Y Classes. —Lois, 1: Opah. _: Ramona, 3. PONSONBY CRUISING CLUB «; and E Classes.— May Belle, 1: Beaute, ”'H U and C I “classes.—Why Xot, 1: Omatore, 2: Starloch, 3. r . L and N Classes. Valeria. 1; Otira, 2: Rakoa, 3. , o. Launches. —Renown. 1: Kathryn u.. Ramona, 3. . „ M Class. —Mawhiti, 1: Manene, 2: Ma- ' fi’Vlass.—Surprise. 1: Scud. 2: Wild S^ciass.—Aratu, 1; Narnu, 2: Rangitira, “ T and X Classes.—Ramona. 1: Rangi. 2; Y Class.—Lois, 1; Opah, 2; Rahin 11., VICTORIA CRUISING CLUB r and E Classes. —Beaute, 1; Mahoe, 2. II and I Classes. —Why Xot, 1; Omatere, 2: Spray, 3. ...... L and X Classes. —Matariki, 1; Mowai, 2; Valeria, 3. „ n Launches. —Yvonne, 1: Kathryn R., 2; Renown, 3. X Class.—Surprise. 1: Wild Wave, 2; Scud. 3. S Class.Swiftsure, 1: Aratu, 2; Namu. °*T, X and Y Classes.—Lois. 1; Opal, 2; Ramona, 3. DEVONPORT YACHT CLUB A and B Classes. —Rangi, 1: Nga-Toa, 2: NV indward. 3.

H Class.—Omaiere. 1; Starloeh. 2: Whj NY • t, 3. 1. Class. — \ ale via. 1: Rakoa, l. ,\L Class. —Mawhiti. 1: .Mane n*'. - : MaralS Class. —Rangitira. l: Witui. 2. V Class. —Secret. 1: Desdemona. 2 V Class. —Lois. 1: Rahiri 11.. 2. RICHMOND CRUISING CLUB li anti T Classes. Why Not, 1; Ornate re. 2: Starloeh. 3. 1j and lv Classes.—Matariki. 1; Otira. 2; Valeria, 3. V Class. —Scud. 1: Wild Wave, 2: Lt verette. 15. V Class. —Maureen, l: Lois. 2: Rahiri 11.. 3. T Class.—Ramona, l. TAKAPUNA BOATING CLUB IT Class. —Starloeh, 1; Omatere, 2; Starlight. T and Y Classes. Lois. 1; Ramona, 2: Rahiri 11.. 3. /. Class. —Delphiue, 1 : Trevic, 2: Oi. 3. TAMAKI YACHT CLUB M Class. —Mawhiti. l: Mane.ne. 2: Mann, 3. S Class.—Rangitira. I: Xanui, 2: Sceptr. . 3. T Class.—Ramona. 1. V Class.—Lois, 1; Opah, 2: Rahiri 11.. 3. Z Class. Delphine. 3: Trevic, 2: Oi. 3. N.Z. POWER-BOAT ASSOCIATION Launches.—Ramona, 1; Kathryn Ft., 2; My Girl, 3. TRIALS FOR SANDERS CUP EILEEN AGAIN WINS EASILY Press Association DUNEDIN, Sunday. The second series oL‘ the Sanders Cup trials was sailed yesterday in a full-sail breeze. Eileen again won easily. The starters were Eileen. Kin Gra. Heather. Shamrock and Squib. RACES ON MANUKAU ONE RESULT UNCERTAIN Pending a meeting of the sailing committee the result of the principal sailing race on the Manukau Yacht and Motor-Boat Club and Manukau Cruising Club’s programme on Saturda y. The order of starting was:—Gnome, Xyria, Daphne, Sea Toiler, Champagne.

1 Shirley. Mist Maid. Sylvia. Una, Sea Horse! Aom.t. Drone was 3m and Miss Mac 3m 23s late. The Aoma rounded the top mark at 3h 23m 545, followed by Champagne at 3h 25m 20s: Sea Horse. 3h 2">. Sea Gnome. 3h 28m Ts; Daphne. 3h 22 m 3s; Sylvia. 3h 30m 15s: Drone. 3h 51 m 10s: Miss Mac. 5h 39m 345: Xyria. slt 42s 335; Una. 3h 42m 35 s; Shirley. Sh 43m 255: and Mist Maid. 3h 53m 30s. ' The finish was timed as follows;—Aoma Mi 17m 275: Champagne. 4h 21m 365: Sea Horse, 4h 245: Sylvia. 4h 31m 18s: Miss Mac, 4h 41m 13s. 1 In the launch race seven boats were sent a wav in the following order: Dion, I R.-.inbow.* Ramona. Taw. ra. Cremorne. Sir.vo, - lead, which she held throughout The wei Sun ses. Dione. 31i 34m 225: Rainbow. 3-h 25m 525; Tawera. 3h 50m 275: Ramona. 31 4m, 455: Vremorne. 3h 50m 3 ss. Elma broke down and retired j The result was Manukau Cruising clul». Rainbow. 1 T. wera. 2: Ramon; 3 Manukau V.«* hi Club. Rainbow. 1; Ramona. 2; Surprise. ; 2 MANUKAU ROVERS CLUBS SUCCESSFUL YEAR In presenting the trophies won by the members of the Manukau Rovers | Football Club on Saturday evening in : the Orpheum Hall, the president of the i lub. Mr. .1. tZ. Green, in recounting tile past season’s activities, congratulated the members of the nine teams on their standard of play, which bad shown a great all-round improve no ni ! on the previous year. Representative honours had fallen on Messrs. A. Bryers, A. Falw asset .W. Brimble, M. Kahu. L. McGuire and C. Satherley. Tlie recent carnival had placed the finances of the club on a sounder footing than ever. and with judicious handling there was no reason why the club, with its 200 members, should ever look back. Mr. Green expressed the appreciation of the club of the practical help and sympathy given by the Onehunga Borough Council in putting its recreation reserve of 30 acre sin good playing order. Among those present were Messrs. Harry Erost, A. Tilly and T. \Y. Maben. representing the Auckland Rugby Union. Mr. Frost, in referring to the rapid progress being made the Manukau Rovers, ascribed a great j deal of it to the coaches who were deserving of great credit, and he prei dieted that the senior team would, in the near future, be at the top of the Auckland Rugby’ tree, lie specially ilianked Messrs. Roy Heigh way and C. J. Williams for their services on the Management Committee. The following members of th* sixth grade team were presented with their caps:—Messrs. F. McLaren (captain >. F. Bolton, W. Burridge, W. Brimble. L. Brimble, F. Allen, F. Stein, J. McI Mahon. F. McColl, E. Motion. R. King, A. Baekliurst. W. Brown, G. Hamilton, A. Duff, B. Pert and B. Jackson. Mr. McLaren also took, on behalf of his team, the Championship Cup and the Dodd Cup. while Albert Falwasser. who captained the seniors in the Jordan Cup competition for the best team in the Manukau electorate, was presented with that trophy. The Syers Shield, won by the fourth grade team, was presented to its captain. Mr. J. Collins. A feature of the proceedings was a surprise presentation to the secretary. Mr. C. J. Williams.

CLAY-BIRD SHOOTING METROPOLITAN GUN CLUB The Metropolitan (.tun (. hr* l.cM * series of successful shoots * i s grounds at New Lynn on Saturday. Following were tlie results: j First sweep, of seven birds, w a*, w>n by J. Murrell iU'x>lsi. wiTli the possible six other shooters tied for second place with six birds each. A 15 birds match for Mr. A. Han i S.ms trophy was won by J. C. AY hit - I ney (14yds). who shot 14 and took tho * trophy and tirst money. C. K. HodsK F. Sim (14yds) and \v. Bundle llfydsi. tied for second place with 1"• ia,-h. There were 24 eompetitovs .V 10 birds' match for It ui ' 1 ’ shooters t!3yds and undert t": a trophy presented by Mr. A. K. lir.«i. was won In !.. F. Kamsrv (ISxd.'i. with tli* possible. tv. Uundle (12yds* \\ . i i i lazami * 15yds), F. K il-tyds>. and A. llanigan . lf.vdsl divj ided second money in the sweepstake I with nine each. A double-rise match of 10 birds e was won bj M. Delicti (14yds). ind A. K. Kroxvit illydsl. with ninv * * 1 Afternoon tea was served In tlie women. Tlie next shoot w ill take pi <* c on December PIGEON FLYING ONEHUNGA CLUB Tli** v curling championship of th* | Onehung » Pigeon Flying Club w*t« tlown from Blenheim on Batur»i:i> The youngsters were liberated in thick misty weather, with a strong western blowing, but the winning bird flow ih« airline distance of 32 6 miles in 3-*L.' I6min. tho runner-up being close iy. Results: F Wilson and icons’ Stroller, 771.4\ ia min. 1: Mr. T. Collins's Logans Pride. 771.06yds a min. 2; Mr. X Paddv’s Flight Commander, 768yds ;< min. 3: Mr. F. K. Glass's Dixieland. 754vds *i min. 4. Five other birds started and all reached home. The Crowhurst Challenge Cup n. " becomes the property of Messrs. F Wilson and Son, they having won the trophy twice in succession. Next week the club will fly Us sii bird championship from Christchurch, a distance of 473 miles, for the challenge cup. at present held by Messrs. * F. Wilson and Son. NORTH SHORE CLUB The North Shore Club QOTitested 1 races, one from Palmerston North. :’*•** miles, and Te Awamutu, 86 miles. The former was won by Mr. H. E. Cr«*aril urst, the latter by Mr. R. Oliver. Results: From Palmerston North. — Mr. II K. Crowhurst’s entry, 950yds a min, 1 Mr. D. Fredatovitus’s entry, 946yds .« min. 2: Messrs. Buchanan Bros.’ entry* 940yds a min, 3. j From Te Awamutu.—Mr. R. Oliver's .entry. l,o2ovds a min. 1: Mr. A. Andrews’s entry. I.ol9yds a min. 2 Mr. I H. E. Crow hurst’s entry, I.olßyds a min. 3.