ON THE WATER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19847, 16 January 1920, Page 4

ON THE WATER.

NOTES BY “ PROW.’*

ROWING.

The programme for the ]nvereargiii regatta. to take place on February -I, is a varied and extensive one, lint the prize money is unattractive to Christchurch rowing club?. 'Hie highest pash prize in the rowing events is £lo—for n two-mile senior lour rape. An

“ Intcrpro Four.” for the Fid mini d Sfiield and live medals. over a two milts poiu'.-e, is included, anti the M’Kenzie -Memorial Casket and the Greenlan 1 Shield tire also to ho competed for. -Moroi-hoat races aml swimming ami diving events arc on the programme.

The, following is a revised list of Avon crews lor the Christchurch regatta: Youths Fours.- -E. Barkle, 1). Stevenson, 1), .M'Gihhon, A. Large (how); C. Sponsion. RhyonSj C. IT. Boswell, W . 'I rehilcock (how).

-Maiden Fours.--A. Henry, E. Yeoman. 10. Staples, (,'. Hart (how); W. G-iiTolt, L. -M Lachlan, C. AY. Header, 11. 0. Whitlield (how). •Junior Four.•-■ F. Agassis, J. B. AATIson, .\. 11. Nightingale, B. (j. Kingsland (how). Senior Four.—-C. Champ, F. H. Stevenson. H. A. Nighlinjole, S. H. Clothier (how).

Senior Pairs.— C. Cluunp_, F. H. Stevenson (bow). ■

Youth-’ Double Sculls.—E. Barkle, A Largo (bow).

Youths’ Double Sculls.—D. AFCi'a hon, D. Stevenson (how).

Maiden Doubles.—J. B. "Wilson, E Staples (how); A. Henry, C. Haim (how). •Junior Doubles;—F. Agassis, A. H. Nightingale (how); D. Duns, B. G. Kingslaud (how). Senior Doubles.—C. Champ, AY. W. Newman (how); B. A. Nightingale, D. Ti. Clothier (how). The senior four have had a few rows together, and are shaping well. The .junior tour and the Youths’ four are indulging in slow work, and getting a good combination.

The half-yearly meeting of the Avon Lowing (.Tub will take place in the boathouse on January 26. All members arc requested to be present, as there is some important business to be brought before the meeting.

Th following crows'have been drawn for an Avon Chib race, to bo rowed before the Christchurch regatta:—K. Binstcd, F. Robertson, A. Flint, M. Collins f buw): P. Kirton, D. Brough, T. Kirion, C, Roberts (bow); W. Scott, H. \ aillia, W. flecker, M. King (bow); A. Keys, p. Kills. A. J)ew, If. Stewart (bow): X. L. 'Williamson, If. Blythe, hj. .Brough, L. Woodcock (bow); (J. Keys. X. ft. Emms. C. Stiles, AV. Davies (how); V. Moir, 0. Goodull, G. L. Young, F. Sawtell (bow);. 1,. Barber, J. M’George, S. Robinson. R. Altwood (boa).

To see a rowing skiff manned exclusively by members of one family is an uncommon sight. Such a sight, however, was witnessed on tho Opawa river duriii}!; the week-end (observes the “Marlborough Express”), when the Dnnckley brothers took one of the Blenheim Rowing Club’s boats out. Rex f>nlickloy was stroke, Norman No. 3, Harold No. 2, Lon bow, and Cecil cox. The other brother. Algy, was ‘‘crowded '"if-'’ After.engaging in a two-mile spin the crew feel so satisfied with their combination that they arc prepared to row any other laniily on the river.

Tim Booth Pairs', a Union J?nwino; C'Lnh race, vas got u(f during iho week. The cup, which is competed lor annually, was given by Mr F. 1,, ■lionth, in memory of his ‘brother. Mr Tom Booth, who lust his life in thc’war and who, Indore he left New Zealand, was a member of the club. Following are details of the lacing:— First heat.—T Grenfell .and L. Donndly boat M. Adkins and T. Xunan. Grenfell got a running start and was never troubled. Second heat—F. Adkins and F. Foster heat AV. L. Whitting i(i n and Ci, Logan. Fogan missed the water at the start, giving Adkins a' lead which he. maintained throughout, wmmng easily. Third hoat.-C. Yales t - heat F. Malmanclio and .15. i aimer. Alalmanehc rowed a- stroke too slow for a pair-oar, enabling Yates to win by lengths. Semi,-final—F. AdKins and F. Foster beat T. Grenfell and B. J aimer (Donnelly was indisposed, so Palmer took his place). Adkins and I osier, rowing well together, got round Cowhshaw’s fust, and from then on took . lungs easily. Final-F. Adkins and v roster beat C. A ates and M. (’.jjoss A great race to Cov.liriiaw’s, where \dknv eainc up and gradually established a lead, winning by two lengths.

H is probable that Union will send crews to tho Chanipicrship Regatta at Maiiganiu next month.

The Union Rowing Club crews for Dm f hnstchurrh regatta aro--Senior "jn, I. Adkins, 1-. Adkins, A. Pinwdl \\. Duggan (bun); Junior four, <• Mam, J.:Uarch, G. Wilson. C. Tin.! moll (now;; .Maiden Four, 11. Over. W T. M hiuington, C. Yates, ]>. Maimaiic ie (how); Youths’ Four, T. Grcnicll, F. H, Fliis, ,B. Grenfell, L Kiri; how); .Senior Pairs,. A. C. Pin well, IV. Duggan (bow); Senior Doubles. H AdKms t. Adkins (bow); Junior Doubles, • Mann, ,). .March (bow). Maiden Doubles. 11. Dyer, AY. D. Whittinglm! (bow i; Aon tbs Doubles. F. J| ■ Grenfell (bow). CbaJlengcsck.se u,’. r ..'- Bi'-sc I reus with the oxcen ‘"'ii ot the .Maiden Four, aro the same •ns those who won at Port Chalmers

The floating stage ,at the Sumner Mowing Clubs shed, has, I understand n>w been (umpleted. Formerly it has ''con an awkward task to lower boatmto the water, and there is lilUo doubt >lial: the improvement will bo ■•■reatlv appreciated. Sumner rowers are puttmg in a good deal of training for the f bmteliureli regatta. ■ They will i-nprc-.iiiu-j 1 in the junior pairs and ilonb.es, the maidou pairs and doubles maiden lours ami youths’ pairs ami lours events.

The Kairpoi regatta will take place toAaids the end ol next nionih.

The Union Mowing Club will row o[[ a new members’ pair-car race on Holiday.

Congratulations to Akaroa ! Thev seem to be finding their feet very well Jo-day comes a report that fhe'v ltan> decided to place, an order for two raein .- boats one a clinker four and the ether' a convertible, double sculler, iff bo delivered for next .season’s lariim

From Akaroa comes also a report' of a nicer mg of the Akaroa Regatta Club which slater that, after meeting all w ’ peiuii'ure, including i‘B7 priw-umnev. a eredi; balance of i‘bl j s j M ike I'loie-t lodged bv Avon j tl r , M , r .) to Uie junior double sculls rae(> at'~tbe, rcgaita wa. considered at length, and U was decided to reply tbo laet wbicit was pointed out to •• Prow ” cil the icgatta tluiu 4,lig Akuroa ilow-

mg Chib had not been advised of any alteration in the rules governing, junior races, and had acted in good faith. It is saiislaelory to note that the question ol alteration of the regatta course is to bo kept in view. Last week “Prow” published a letter iron! “Common .Sense.” who took a rather peso mist ie view of file clanger of young men overstraining themselves at rowing. This week “'Prow” has pleasure in publishing a view of the I! r> ei 1C bastion. Dear' i ': m y- ;-!« nnswer to your eorrespon- (.( ’ Nt ~I 1 who would wrap all the young men up in cotton wadding and not let them go rowing until they are over twenty years nr ago, I would first like to ask how much rowing Common Sense” has taken part in- lie writes as an onlooker, and ,1 he has not rowed himself howcan lie tdl what is too much and what is not. I would like to remind him that rowing is indulged in bv manv people who train lor other sports. As o Common Sense’s” morbid prediction that those who indulge in the fine sport ol rowing will become nervo wrecks. I have yet to find a rower who has over reached that state of heal.h tarough his devotion to the 'meat sport.—l am. etc., -NOT A MOLLYCODDLE. ‘

POWER BOATING AND SAILING.

From Lyttelton comes a report which hears out a remark made in this column niter the Lyttelton regatta—tint win I happened at the regatta would probably do a great deal to swell the tide of revival, (t is stated that tire regatta aroused a competitive spirit which has resulted' in a movement to establish a senes of races. Captain Sillan. of the s.s. Canopus, has taken the lead, and the first race will bo hold to-ninr-row-, over the SJ.I knots course used at the regatta.

Tho lack of a boating dull' at Lvttelton is being emphasised just now', and it lias been arranged that the prize monel ior the races shall consist of that collected for entries. Now that the Sunday train service to flu* Tort, has been restored, it is stated that an increase in the numbed' of launches at Lyttelton is probable. Why. then, should not a strong boating Vlub bo termed there P

A challenge race between the Firefly a motor cruiser owned bv Mr C Johnson, and the Cock o’ the Walk, a motor trawler, is impending. These boats had a rare last Saturday, but as the Fireflv developed trouble before well on her way, it was decided to race again.

Urn bursting penalty ” provided in the Brighton Power Boat Club’s raenre rules was discussed by the club’s oxeeii” tive recently, and it was decided, as suggested in these notes last week, that the penally should be abolished during Ino second half of the season's racing, and that tho handicaps should be mudu adjustable.

As regards tho n Saturday’s racing during which the subject was forced upon the club’s attention, it was decided to allow the placed boats wbo burst their allowances to retain the points they gained for the Rowland Tropbv. but not to award them cash prizes. On the whole, the executive seems to have dealt with the matter in a tactful manner.

Another good decision made bv the executive was to appoint Air t. IK Rydes official timekeeper for the races. Formerly there has been no official timebeeper. which was a rather important, decision. Tho hospitality received at the bands of the Lyttelton Regatta Committee by the Brighton Power Boat Club was also under review by the executive, and it was decided to send a letter of appreciation to the committee.

r lhe imperative need for co-ordination of schemes for the improvement of . the higher and lower readies of the Avon has evidently been recognised by the Brighton Power Boat Chib, which lias appointed Messrs Winny, Curtis, Hawker and Dyer to represent it at the coming conference which is to discuss the subject of river improvement. This is a higldv commendable step, for if boatmen stand solidly together they will greatly enhance the prospect of success in the attainment of their objects.

There aro throe motor boat races included in the Invercargill regatta programme, two of five miles and one. of ton miles in length. For the live-mils races the first prize is £5, second £3, third £1 10s. fourth £l. The first prize for the ten-mile race is £B, second £2, the third £2 10s, and the fourth £1 10s. Post entries will ho accepted for boats outside Invercargill.

It was decided by the Brighton Power Boat Club’s executive, at their last meeting, to communicate with the Christchurch Regatta Committee sag. gesting that one, or, if possible, two motor boat races should bo included in the Christchurch regatta, programme, one for speed boats, such as P.D.Q. ami Mischief, and ono for other boats. The idea is, as contended in these notes last week, an excellent one. hut there will probably be experienced some difficulty in getting it carried out, as the regatta comirjitteo have already decided upon their programme. However, the fact oi the matter Being brought under the notice of the committee by one of the clubs interested should ensure its being given full consideration next rear, if it is impossible to put the power boat races on this year. The sailing fraternity would do well to take a similar step.