ROWING.

Observer, Volume XLI, Issue 13, 27 November 1920, Page 8

ROWING.

Hannan Wins. The contest between Hannan and Fogwell for the New Zealand Rowing Championship eventuated on Saturday on the Wairau River. The race might be described as a chapter of accidents. Hannan struck a snag with his sculls, and accordingly received a check. Later on the Avind, with the help of the current, carried the boats into a bank, which Fogwell had the misfortune to strike. Recovering, he chased Hannan, and a keen struggle ensued in calm water, but Fogwell could not close the gap between them, and his pponent .won by one and a half lengths in 21min. 3sec. • « * St. George's Rowimg Club. The Parnellites opened the season on Saturday under most favourable auspices. The club-house at Judge's Bay presented a festive appearance, and the function attracted a good attendance. Light refreshments were served by a capable committee of ladies, and Br.innand's orchestra added zest and enjoyment to the day. The club, under Commodore Tewsley, promises to have a highly successful season. The weather conditions were anything but favourable for rowing, and though three heats were got off, the final had to be postponed. The crews to represent the club at the Whangarei Regatta Inive I. ten selected, and should give a rood account of themselves. * * • Auckland Club. Despite the choppy sea, this club held some trials last Saturday, ihe winning crew comprised Hames, Barber, Williams, and McCormick. The club has a membership of 60, which will be augmented *:his s< r<oll by 20 new members. The club's fleet totals M inttojns, which include an eight-oar iacor. The official opening of the cab takes place on the 4th December. Waitemata Club. The trials were postponed on Saturday owing to the roughness of the weather. They will,, however, take place next Saturday. The club's membership has increased, and the season's prospects are remarkably bright. Rowing In Schools. The introduction of row:ng 11 to tho schools marks an epoch in the history of rowing. The idea is a fine one, and. should be taken up with enthusiasm. It is one of tLe (leanest and healthiest sports that can be followed, and this innovation d-culd be the means of increasing the number of aspirants.

The clubs are certainly, making a generous sacrifice by throwing (pen the use of their club-house and ficet . to the various schools, but tins is - another illustration of ihe true sporting instinct of the rower. Yachting Season. To celebrate the opening of the yachting season on Saturday the local Yacht and Power Boat Clubs held a combined race to Matiatia. The harbour was alive with pleasure craft of all sizes and classes, and the opening display reflected the highest credit upon the promoters. It was the best sight seen on the Waitemata Harbour for many a long day. Crowds of enthusiasts assembled at all points of vantage to witness a scene that could not be eclipsed in any other part of Austra- ■ lasia. The wind was good for \&cing and the making of good -Vime.