AQUATICS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XI, 14 March 1903, Page 720

AQUATICS.

AUCKLAND ROWING CLUBS REGATTA. The regatta arranged by the Auckland Rowing Association, and held in beautiful weather on Saturday afternoon, was one of the prettiest events that have ever occurred on the most picturesque of lakes. The large number of spectators who lined the steep banks in costumes of many colours helped to enhance the effect, and as a good view of the whole course was obtainable, and the events were started with commendable punctuality, the enjoyment of the proceedings was complete. The results were as follows : — Maiden Gigs, under 10 stone weight. Distance seven-eighths of a mile, once across the Lake: Waiteniata (E. Brewin (stroke), H. G. Allen, A. 8. Allen, C.

Fhort, G. W. Bail.y, eox.), 1; West End, 2; fit. George's, 3; North Shore, 4. Maiden Gig (open):' Waiteinata (G. Huddlestone (stroke), D. Bell, W. Stevens, E. A. Smith, G. W. Bailey, eox), 1; Auckland, 2; St. George’s 3. Auckland Championship Caps: Auckland (H. H. Bach (stroke), W. J. Lovett, A. K. Forcshaw, G. Griffiu, D. Tucker, eox), 1: West End, 2: Waitemata, 3. St. George’s and North Shore also started. Junior Gigs (under lOst.): Waitemata (C. Waud (stroke), T. Payne, J. Bond. C. Tyler, G. W. Bailey, cox), 1; West End, 2. Junior Gigs (open): Waitemata (C. Porteous (stroke), K. Blair, W. F. Smith, A. C. Stead, G. W. Bailey, eox), 1; Auckland, 2; St. George’s, 3. Marshall Sculls: T. Richards (St. George’s), scr, 1; C. O. Hughes (West End), ssec. handicap, 2; Alf. Bailey (West End, scr., 3. MOTOR LAUNCH RACE. On Saturday afternoon the wharves and jetties along the foreshore were crowded with thousands of interested spectators, a number of important aquatic events being set down for decision. The first race—that for motor launches —was started at half-past two. The course was from off the Queenstreet Wharf, round H.M.s. Royal Arthur. round H.M.s. Phoebe, round mark boat of Judge’s Bay, thence to starting point, twice round: distance about six knots. The handicaps were given at the start. Happy Moments, Stanley and Royal Arthur were close up for first place passing the Royal Arthur on their second journey round. After passing the Phoebe the Stanley got ahead and secured a lead of several lengths. After rounding the Judge’s Bay mark an electric wire attached to one of her cylinders fused, and the boat dropped behind. Happy Moments was then left in front. She had a good lead up the harbour and won rather easily. Billy Richardson secured second place, and Royal Arthur third. The horse-power of the competing boats is as follows: Happy Moments, 3- Palmer engine: Billy Richardson, 4- Union Engine; Rlbyal Arthur, 2h.p. Union: Naomi 1.. 8-h.p. Union engine; Union, 10-h.p. Union engine; Waitiri, 10-h.p. Colonial; Petrel. 15-h.p. Standard: Stanley, Gh.p. Monitor.