ROTORUA.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 14, 8 April 1905, Page 46

ROTORUA.

Dear Bee, April 3. On Wednesday last the first YACHT RACES under the auspices of the newly-formed Rotorua Yacht Club were (failed on the Lake. Unfortunately the day was

showery, and there was not much consequently the first race took much longer than was expected, not finishing until after dark. The first race (12 miles) started at 2-30, with the following handicaps: Awahou, 24nt.; Kangaroo, 18m.; Karrakatta, 14m.; Gerty, 13m.; Florence. 9m-; Mapu, scratch. For the second race (small boats), with a six mile course, the starters were Waipu, Lark, May. Mona, all off the mark. This was won easily by the Lark. The greatest interest was shown in the launch race. The handicaps were as follows: Mourea, 13im.;Fairy, 9m.; Sunbeam, 9m.; Rotorua No. I. 9m-: Rotoehu, Gm.; Okere, 3m.; Mokoia, scratch: Rainbow, scratch. The Sunbeam (owned by Mr Howden) won this race after a most exciting contest. As it was dark before the large yachts in the first race were in, many of the boats were unable to find the last buoy. At a meeting of the club it was decided to re-sail this race on Wednesday next under the same conditions. ANGLERS. have had splendid sport lately on account of the favourable weather that has prevailed during the past month. In the last 24 days 1840 trout have been caught, but with very few large fish amongst them on account of the large fish having gone into the streams. Lord and Lady Ennismore have been trolling on Lake Rotorua, and in two days landed 30 fine trout. Messrs. Whitney, Dyer, and Trimnell (all visitors) were fly-fishing for eight days at Okere, and secured 91 fish; and Messrs. Boucher and Alexander caught 45 in five days. Anglers are delighted that the fishing season has been extended in this district from the 15th to 30th inst.

HINEMOA