WIN FOR WINDWARD

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 841, 9 December 1929, Page 7

WIN FOR WINDWARD

KEEL YACHTS RACE IN FLUKY WINDS SQUADRON’S BIG EVENT The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s harbour race for keel yachts on Saturday afternoon was *he most interesting seen for some The fluky winds made the eon'v"»t anybody’s for two thirds of the course. At the start a good blow was coming from the west but the breeze dropped and finally was sou’-westerly. Sailing splendidly the Marconirigged yacht Nga-toa was first round the course, with Rawene second and Moana third. Corrected times, however, gave the race to Windward, with Wairiki second and Kotiri third. The course was from the start off King's Wharf to the Bastion mark, thence to the eastern light buoy in Rangitoto channel: thence to Duder’s buoy, thence back to the eastern light buoy, thence to the Harbour Board buoy east of Rangitoto Wharf, thence back to the finish off King’s Wharf—a total distance of 15 J miles. The start was a very good one, 11 of the 13 entrants crossing with a strong ebb t de within half a minute. The order of crossing was as follows, the times in parentheses being the handicaps: Nga-toa (9m 30s), Wairiki (27m 30s). Kotiri (22m), Rawene (11m 30s), Lndye Wilma (22m), Prize (11m), Windward (30m). Thelma (2m 30s), Moana (15m), Rangi (30m 3os). Janet i4om) was 7m 3Os late and Scout (36m) was 11m 45s late. Rive boats did not start. Rawene was first round the Bastion, and led into the Rangitoto Channel, where she was passed by both Thelma and Ariki. Thelma was first round Glider’s buoy, and then came Ariki. Rawene, Nga-Toa. Moana, Prize and the others further astern. Spinnakers were set fo»* the White Light buoy on starboard, and then the light sail was changed over to port for the run to the buoy off Rangitoto Wharf. At North Head, on the long beat back to the finish Nga-Toa had gained the lead, with Rawene, Moana, Ariki, Prize and Thelma following in that order. All were fairly close to each other and further astern came Kotiri, Wairiki, Windward and Rangi. Nga-Toa had established a good lead at Orakei Wharf. The Marconi-rigged boat worked deep into Hobson Bay. Rawene was further to windward, but in the centre of the harbour. Rawene and Ariki followed Nga-Toa, while Thelma selected the North Shore course. Rawene was holding on to Nga-Toa, but the latter was pointing higher at the Resolution dolphin. At this stage Moana, which had sailed a good race, had secured third position with Ariki fourth. Thelma was working long boards fn the middle of the harbour. Toward the finish the race was very exerting. Finishing times were: Nga-toa, 5.24.5; Rawene. 5.25.47; Moana, 5.27.28: Ariki. 5.28.39; Tvotiri, 5.30.43; Thelma, 5.30.53; Prize. 5.32.29; Wairiki, 5.33.46 : Windward, 5.54.57 : Rangi, 6.1.25. Result: — Windward 1 Wairiki 2 Kotiri 3 Ladye Wilma. Scout and Janet did not finish. The officers for the day were Messrs. .T. R. Johnston. J. 11. Frater. A. (IT. Knsoll. G. B. Beery and A. M. Gilmour.

MAWHITI LEADS M’S

,SMART SAILING BY PATIKIS Although Mavvhiti lost 2&min by having to recross the starting line in the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s harbour race for M class patikis on Saturday tne boat eventually won the race from Maratea by lmin Ssec. Her skipper, Mr. Scott Wilson, sailed with commendable judgment and well deserved his win. The race was started at 2.55. Maratea was first over, with Manene and Maroro handy. Mawhiti was carried over too soon by the tide and was ordered to recross. Matarere was also too early and in recrosisng was 2min 55sec late. The course—eight miles long—was from King's Wharf to the Sandspit beacon, thence round the Bastion, thence round the Resolution, thence round the Bastion again, thence to the finish off King’s Wharf; all marks rounded on starboard. The order of rounding the Resolution mark for the last time was Mawhiti. Manene, Maratea. Maroro, all fairly close. Matarere was last and fairly well astern on the beat to the finish. Mawhiti maintained her lead and Maratea replaced Manene. The last stage was very exciting. Mawhiti, Maratea and Manene were watching one another board for board. Mawhiti. however, was to windward with Maratea in next best position. The first three boats worked deep into Mechanics Bay. Manene was first to break tacks and when all three were about Mawhiti was still to windard, Manene being to leeward of the other two. Still holding the best position, Mawhiti sailed through to finish on the one board. Maratea was drawing up quickly with Manene to leeward and further astern. Maroro made the mistake of working out into the tide and lost considerable ground. The finishing times were: Mawhiti, 4.36.46 I Maratea, 4.37.54 2 Manene, 4.38.37 3 Also finished: Maroro (4.41.30) and Matare,™ (4.54.24).

“CUP DAY’

VICTORIA CRUISING CLUB % intermittent rain and a whole-sail Westerly were the conditions in wlv.ch 'he Victoria Cruising Club held its annual “Cup Bay” on Saturday afternoon. Yachtsmen turned out in good numbers, but only two launches put m an appearance. Keel yachts and mullet-boats competed in a race for the Casey Cup, V *nd S classes for the Rae Cup, and classes T. X and Y for the Boonstra Memorial Cup. The starting line for all events was between the flagship (dredge) outside * s t. Mary’s Bay and a flag on the boatharbour wall. At 4 o’clock the wind fell away very hght, but by 4.30 p.m. it had freshened again to its former strength. The first race, for launches, was started promptly at 2.30 p.m., and the other events followed at intervals of - e n minutes. Details of the racing are: Launches. —First across of the munches; was Areta, to be followed by Renown lmin 40sec late. There were n ° other starters. The course was round Pile Beacon, Chelsea, thence round outer pile nrt Rayswater, thence round mark •floored off tide deflector, finishing at •Parting line. All marks were passed ©n the starboard hand. Areta Jed all the wav to the finish. , times: Areta (21Jmin), Renown (19*min). 3.13.42. Re--81,11: Areta. 1; Renown. 2. and Centre-board Yachts. — boats were sent round Resolution f Uoy °n port, hence round white light .‘' ,0v »n Rangi oto Channel on star,r*L back round Resolution buoy on ■ArDoard, thence round black buoy off

Birkenhead on starboard, and finished at starting line. Rakoa led the way in a very close start, followed by Spray, Queenie, Valeria, Starloch, Starlight, and Otira in that order. Omatere was lmin 7 sec kite, and Why Not followed lmin 25 sec late. Later came Mowai, B?.mins late, and Marie, 9mins. Gloriana turned up 21 minutes after the gun " iiS fired. Several boats set spinnakers for the run to Resolution. Starloch soon went into the lead, and appeared to be holding it easily. Ihe position of the boats at the ; eastern tide-deflector was Starloch. Starlight, Queenie, Spray, Rakoa. j Valeria. Omatere. Otira, and Why Xot. ; Passing the King’s Wharf on the beat back, the race was upset when a steamer, the Port Hobart, crossed the course in going to her berth. Starloch was leading, but had to go about because of the obstructing ship. In the meantime Queenie slipped by, but in turn was driven between the King s and Northern Wharves. The manoeuvre turned out, however, advantageous. At the Northern Wharf the order was Queenie, Starlight. Starloch. Rakoa, all abreast. Omatere, Spray, Valeria, and Why Not were all handy. Gloriana was standing well to leeward, and seemed to be sailing an unfavourable course. . ue ® ni ® was leading oft Queen’s w nai f, with Starloch second and Starlight third. This order held to the hnish. Uloriana did not complete the course. ,^™ shin S times: Queenie (scr.), 4.49.;,4: Starloch (3min>, 4.5:!.43- Star*if’?t<4min). •‘■53.56: Rakoa tlOmin), 4.54.32; Omatere (omin), 4.59,43; Spray (10min), 5.0.16; Valeria (llmin). 5.2.8: (12min), 5.4.5; Otira (16min), 5.7.25; Why Not (15min), 5.16.46. Result. Rakoa, 1; Spray, 2; Starloch, 3. Classes V and S.—The boats were sent round a mark off the tide deflector, thence round mark buoy in Shoal Bay thence round mark off Watchman, twice round. All marks were passed on port hand. A straggling start saw Wild Wave lead Swiftsure, Aratu and Scud in that order. Sceptre was 91 m late, and Namu 14min. Secret turned up 2 4 minutes after starting time. Wild Wave maintained her lead throughout the race. Swiftsure was second on the first round, but she had to give place to Scud, who came up to second place in the second round. In that round Namu was holding third position. Finishing times:—Wild Wave (6m), 4.27.36; Scud (84m), 4.33.12; Namu (8m), 4.35.28; Aratu (10m), 4.36.46; Sceptre (11m), 4.40.11: Swiftsure (215 m), 4.42.43. Result: Swiftsure, 1; Wild Wave, 2; Scud, 3. Classes T, X and Y.—The course was the same as that for classes V and S. Of the two starters, Shalimar just led Cupid across the line* She kept on increasing her lead from the start and won easily. Finishing times:—Shalimar (lm), 4.39.27; Cupid (scr), 4.49.4. Result: Shalimar. 1: Cupid. 2. The officials in charge of the racing were:—Starter, Mr. O. Johnson; judge, Mr. E. Griffiths; timekeepers, Messrs. A. Perkin, J. McGeehan, M. Maher. The club held its annual picnic at Pine Island yesterday. -

SANDERS CUP TRIALS

EILEEN WILL RACE FOR OTAGO Press Association DUNEDIN, Today. For the fourth time Eileen easily won the Sanders Cup trial on Saturday, and will represent Otago in the race at Auckland. FIRST CANTERBURY CONTEST Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. In the first trial of Canterbury Sanders Cup candidates Betty defeated Usher. KERMATH CUP TO RAINBOW Rainbow won the Manukau Yacht Club’s launch race for the Kermath Cup on Saturday. Dione was second and lolanthe third. The course was about 28 miles to the Huia Buoy. The start was on the Mark Foy system, lolanthe being sent away first at 2 o’clock, followed by Rainbow at 2.50, and the scratch boats, Dione and Surprise, at 4.2. The times off Pupona were: lolanthe. 3.30.0; Rainbow. 3.58.45; Dione, 4.46.39; Surprise, 4.47.43. Surprise retired at this stage. Rainbow eventually won by eight minutes. The yacht race resulted: —Sea Toiler, 1; Daphne, 2; Drone, 3. A race for the 12ft 6in class, all off scratch, was won by Tua Tea. OTAHUHU SAILING CLUB The Otahuhu Sailing Club opened its season on Saturday with a, race over a course of about 12 miles. Four boats competed. The course was from Otahuhu Wharf down the Tamaki River to a launch moored off St. Hellers Point, thence back to Buckland’s Beach wharf. The winner was Tui, which defeated Omaki by 15 minutes. LAUNCH RACE TO ARKLE’S Owing to the unfavourable weather conditions only three launches took part in the New Zealand Power-Boat Association’s race to Arkle’s Bay on Saturday. At gunfire at 2.15 My Girl and Rady Margaret XI. were the only boats to appear. Bight minutes later Kathryn 14. crossed the line, but did not finish. Finishing times were:—My Girl. 3.1 5.3; Lady Margaret 11., 3.28.30. Result: My Girl, 1. MANUKAU CRUISING CLUB The Manukau Cruising Club's cruising race for yachts to Cornwallis on Saturday was won on corrected times by Una. Champagne was second and Sylvia third. The vachts were sent away at 2.45, Una being first. Then came Sea Horse and Aoma. Sylvia was lmin 40sec late, Champagne smin 15sec and Miss Mac 20min. Finishing times were:—Sylvia (scr), 5 29.35; Champagne (omin), 5.33 25; Roma (scr), 5.35.40; Sea Horse (6min). 5.44.5; Una (’4Smin), 5.58.46. Miss Mac retired at Blockhouse Bay. The launch race for the Gilmore Oil Company’s special prize went to Tawera. Elma being second and Regal third all on corrected times. The five competitors got away in close formation at three o’clock, the order being Tawer? Cremorne, Hinomoa. Regal and Elma. The lastnamed went outside the first buoy and lost two minutes in returning to round "'finishing times were; —Elma (19 min). 4.9.45: Regal (19min). 4.11.20: llinemoa (19min). 4.13.1 a: Tawera (40min), 4.23.17; Cremorne (29min). 4.29. .