BOATING.

Observer, Volume XXXV, Issue 20, 23 January 1915, Page 10

BOATING.

The Power Boat Association had two class races to AwarOa Bay last Saturday. On the run across from Brown's Island to the finishing point a very choppy sea was experienced. The blue class was won by Sister Dora (Mr A. H. Bentley), while in the red and white Mr P. Howden added, further to his record of wins with the Roma,

After the race a social evening was held in Mrs Gordon's Hall, and, as most of the launches had conveyed friends, a large gathering was in attendance. The music for the dancing was provided by the newly formed Power Boat Association's Band, under the oonductorship of Mr De Anthrau, and consisted of Messrs Armiger, Gee audi Le Roy. The sweet strains of the music contributed in no small degree to the enjoyment of those present. Expressions of praise and appreciation were to be heard on all sides. The dancing was interspersed with vocal items, and the performers had to respond again and again. Messrs Brook and Cox rendered duets, Mr Ned Ford contributed a song, as also did Mr Maherley, while Mr Garden's recitations were much appreciated. After "God Save the King" had been sung at 11.30 p.m., cheers for Mrs Gordon and family, the performers and the Commodore followed. Supper was served in Mrs Gordon's house, thus closing a most enjoyable evening. The Devonport Yacht Club got off the cruising race to Haburangi Heads. A strong sou-west wind prevailed and was greatly appreciated by the bigger boats. The A. class was provided with the winner in loranigi, Ariki second, and Marangi third. Among the smaller boats or B. class Speedwell gained another win. The Richmond club which cateis for the smaller class of boats held two class races to the Wade. This proved a most suitable journey. A. class went to Sunbeam, the B. clasi to Rahiri. Quite a number of boats fa poured the shore from Milford Beach to the Wade for the week-end outing. As usual Waiheke claimed plenty of attention. In the heavy blow on Sunday a few weak parts were found in gear and sails and one boat to suffer was Mahaki with a split mainsail. All yachtsmen will remember Chas. E. Gribble (better known as Carl) who a few months ago set off on a journey round the world, chiefly with the object of seeing the American Cup. In a letter I have just received he relates his experiences which have been of a most varied character, but his description of meeting with a German cruiser is best retold in his own words:—. "Whilst travelling from Tall Tal to Antofagasta we were chased by a German cruiser and just got in to port in time; there was a heavy sea or we would never have done it. As it was we escaped with the loss of a topmast, a hole in the funnel, a wrecked' bridge, a smashed stern and two men killed and four wounded. Later on we met the same vessel again but managed to get into Guayaquil."