AQUATICS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 7, 17 February 1909, Page 12

AQUATICS.

Motor Boat Trophy. The New Zealand Power B«-nt Association has received a promise of a valuable trophy from Mr Proud, a fishing enthusiast, of Sydney, who is at present spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr Proud has been entertained by various members of the Association, and has bad some good fishing in Mr A. Brett’s launch Alleyne. The trophy is a silver tea set. valued at £6O, and it is to be raced for next January by bona fide cruising launches belonging to the New Zealand Power Boat Association The rare will be round Canoe Rock, the course being about 60 miles. Manukau Yacht Club. The Manukau Yach Club held a series of races on Saturday afternoon, with the following results: — Champion Cup.—There were five entries for the Champion Cup race: Anahera (E. Pullen), Heather (Rushbrook Bros.). Doreen (S. Hunt), Mauola (W. Shale), Clematis (<’. White). There was a fresh south-west breeze. From a splendid start, Anahera showed to the front, closely followed by Heather, Doreen, Mauola and Clematis in that order. The Anahera held the lead throughout, winning by minutes from Doreen, with Heather third. 3m later. The winner completed the course in the good time of 2h sm. Handicap Race, for non-Cup starters.— Seven boats started. Mana was first away, but was quickly overhauled by Muhint'a. Wave, making good headway, overhauled the leader, winning by Im. from Mah'nga. which led Edith. The winner was handled by Mr A. Jeffs. Mr W. Mclntyre acted as starter, timekeeper and Judge. Richmond Cruising Club. The second series of class races in connection with the Richmond Ciuisnig Club, AU'lJi.nd, were sailed lust

Saturday afternoon. There was a fresh south-west breeae blowing, which enabled the paehta to cover the course iu fast time. A feature of the day was the remarkable fast gating of the new 16ft open boat Sceptre, sailed by Mr. Kogers. The following were the finishing times:— Class I. —Valdora (3m), 4h 40m: Eona (TJm), 411 51m 10s; Tiro (scratch!. 411 49m; Mowat (3m), 4h 53m 30s; Kowliia (12}m), 5h 12m. The ValdoTa is first, Eoua second, and Tiro third. Class 11. — Seabird (211111, 4h sim 10s; Kawbiti (scratch), 4h 54m 40s; Ivy (8m). 4h 55m 8s; Nyauza (2m), 5h Im. The Ivy is first and Seabird second. Class Hl.—Sceptre (seratelu. 41i 25m: Tamatl (8m), 4h 50m 30s; Anita (6m), 4h 53m 20s; Elsie (flmi, 4h 54m ss; Sunday (10m), 4h 55m ss, The Sceptre is first and Anita second. Owing to 'there not being sufficient entries in Classes 11. and 111 , only second prizes are allowed. Mr. Thus. Thompson acted (in the absence of Mr. Chalmers) as starter aud timekeeper.