WITH SAIL and MOTOR

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 2, 12 January 1910, Page 9

WITH SAIL and MOTOR

NEWS EMM THE WATER (Special to “ Graphic.'') FIXTURES. Jan. B.—Devonport Yacht Club Races. Jan. 15.—North Shore Yacht Club Races. Jan. 19.—Ponsonby Regatta Prize Night Jan. 22 — Koya! New Zealand Yacht Squadron Races Jan. 29.—Auckland Regatta. Jan. 2V.—Hamilton Regatta. THE weather for the week-end cruise last Saturday and Sunday was again on the unfavourable side for yachtsmen, the wind blowing from the north-east with rain squalls. The yachts Thetis and Mystery were ashore at Waiheke during the holidays, but were floated off without suffering any damage.. - Aibsa, the new North Shore yacht, has had to have her mast shortened considerably, as it was found rather to tall for the yacht, as well as being on the “whippy” side. The oeean race for yachts of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, also the long-distance power boat race for the cup presented by Mr. W. C. Leys, will take place on January 22, entries closing on the 20th. A friendly match by the 10ft dinghies Little Billy (Oliver) and Aroroa (Gittos) ■was sailed at the North Shore last Saturday over the usual course. The race was started at 3.10 p.m., and the finish was: Aroroa, 4h 14m; Little Billy, 4U 19m 15s. The North Shore Yacht Club hold their second race for the Ingram Cup this (Saturday) afternoon, the course being round Waiheke. There will also be races for Classes 6 and 7 to Takapuna. The yacht Heartsease returned from a Cruise lasting over the holidays last week. Leaving the North Shore on Christmas Eve, the yacht got clear away before the bad weather set in. and made off for the Bay of Plenty, visting Mayor and White Isanls, calling at Mercury Bay on the way down. Whangarei and various other places were called at, the weather being, on the whole, very good; in fact, the only bad spell met with was on the return trip when nearing the gulf. The steam yacht Rehuti returned from a fortnight's cruise last week. The yacht went away on the evening of Christmas Day, and went down Waiheke way, visting the various bays, and getting a good taste of the bad weather which prevailed at the time, losing a lot of time through having to remain sheltering, on one occasion two full days being lost. After visiting Coromandel, the yacht went on to Kawau, where the crew spent a very enjoyable time, and then left for home, calling in at Waiwera. The crew lead intended to go down to the Bay of Plenty, but the weather conditions were against this. The Rehuti acquitted herself very creditably during the rough weather experienced, steaming well, and taking very little water on board. Devonport Yacht Club. The Devonport Yacht Club held races for Classes I. and 11. at the North Shore last Saturday afternoon. H.M. cable steamer Iris was flagship, and Mr. W. E. Alexander acted as starter and judge. Tlie racing was very interesting, especially in Class 1., it being a good “go” all the time. It was somewhat unfortunate, however, that towards the finish of the race the cargo steamer Karaznea was being shifted from Calliope Dock wharf, and in consequence the Eulalie and Daisy had to put in a short isvard to keep clear, whilst Iris had the luck to be able to stand right on. At the time. Eulalie had the race well in hand, but the extra time taken up in making the board spoilt her chance. In Class IL, Ronaki and Celox had a great battle’for the prize, hanging very Hose together all round the course, only a few seconds being between them nearly nil of tho time. The wind was from the north-east, blowing strongly at times, but decreasing considerably as the afternoon progressed. The following are the de tails: -w

Class I.: Entries and handicaps— Eulalie (scratch). Iris (Imiu.), Daisy (3 Amin.). Course: From flagship round first buoy round North Head, theneo round mark boat in Hobson’s Bay*, thence round hulk Defiance off Stanley Bay, thence inside Calliope Dock buoy, finishing off the flagship. The raee was started at 2.45 p.m., the yachts crossing the line in the following order: Daisy, Eulalie, Iris. Eulalie, however, soon took the lead, and kept it all round tho course. The tinua o 4 the first round were: Eulalie, 41i. 17m.: Iris, 4h. 9ma 205.; Daisy, 4h. 10m. 50s. The some order was maintained over the course on the second round, the finishing times being, Eulalie, sh. 18an. 305.; Iris, sfr. 20m. 55.; Daisy, sh. 2 Im. 555. Owing to the Eulalie being interfered with by <t large steamer leaving Calliope Dock wharf she lost several urinutes by having to put in a short board. On corrected times Daisy is first, Eulalie second, and Iris third. Class II.: Entries and handicaps:—• Ronaki (scratch), Celox (scratch), Calypso (scratch), Auturerc (10m.), Ranee (10m.), Hetty (13m.), Course, same as lust race. The race was started at 3 p.m. Ronaki ‘being first, followed by Hetty, Ranee, Calypso, Auturere, and Celox in that order. Just at tho start the wind fell almost to u calm between the mark boat and the flagship, and it was some little time before they got Hear away. Ronaki kept the lead, but Celox soon worked up into second position, with Calypso in close attendance. It was a fine race between the three leading boats, and the times on the first round were: Ronaki, 4h. 19m.; Celox, 4h. 19m. 155.; Calypso, 4h. 21m. 205.; Ranee, 4h. 23m. 555.; Auturere, 4h. 27m. 10s.; Hetty, 4h. 29m. At Uris point Hetty retired from the contest. The same order was maintained during the second round, Ronaki and Crik>x just keeping about the same distance from each other a« during the first round. The finishing times were: Ronaki, sh. 26m. 255.; Celox, sh. 26m. 405.: Calypso, sli. 31m. 80s.; Ranee, sh. 35m. 20s. On corrected times, Ratiee is first, Ronaki second, and Celox third. The eliob hold a cruising raee to Waiwera for yachts A and B tine (Satuday) aftenoon, Waitemata Model Yacht Club. The above Hub held two races off St. Mary’s Bay, Ponsonby. on Saturday afternoon. The entries were: Minnie. Maro, Inttie, Resolution. Ladye Wilma, Constance. Aorere, Alice. Shamrock, Miro, Emerald, Thetis, Rio, and Edith, and tlie course from off St. Mary’s Bay to Northcote. There was a strong north breeze blowing when the races were started at 3 p.m. The finish was:— Class I.: Emerald. 4h 19m 30s, ] ; Aorere, 4h 18m 10s, 2; Ladye Wilma. 4h 17m 50s, 3. Class II.: The finishing times were: Minnie, 4h 20m 10s, 1; Eddy, 411 18m 50s. The club held a social on Monday night, which was well attended and a pleasant evening enjoyed. Ponsonby Cruising Club. The Ponsonby Cruising Club held their third cruising race for the season on Saturday afternoon, under favourable conditions, the wind being from the north-east, blowing very fresh at times. Messrs. S. Patterson and S. Whaley acted as starters and Mr. W. Wilson as judge and time-keeper. There were events, one for sailers and one for power boats, and the course was from off St. Mary's Beach to Arkle's Bay. The following tire the details: — Sailing Raee.—The entries and handicaps were: Alva scratch, Glady 4Jm, Ranee 41m. Mistletoe Bm. Echo 9m. Foam 12m. The wind freshened a great deal shortly after the start, with the result that a number of the boats dropped out of the contest, only three finishing, the times being: Glady, 5h 47m 40s; Foam, 5h 57m ss; Alva. 5h 58m 355. Tlie corrected times place the boats in tlie order which they finished. Power Boat Race.—Entries ami handicaps; Kotiro scratch. Mttroro 2m 20s, llarere 14m 235. Tamahine 36m 455, Loys 37m 14s. All started, but, owing to the heavy sea running, Kotiro was the only, one to cover the course, her finishbig time being 5h 4in 425. At the completio®

vf the races the i>oats went irtto the Wade River for the night, returning to Auckland yesterday. Motoring. NEW ZEALAND POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION. The New Zealand Power Boat Association held three races over the usual course in the harbour on Saturday afternoon, which provided some excellent ■port for those interested. Some of the finishes were exceedingly close, and Mr. ,W. B. Ey re, the handicapper for the Association, is to be congratulated upon the good result of his efforts, more especially as souse of the boats in the events had not before taken part in any of the races. The following are the details :— Boats under 7 knots. —Entries and handicaps: Omaki scr., Mavis scr., Dione 3m. 155., Winnie sni. 155., Cygnet sm. 305., Nelson 7m.. Victory Bm. 455., Houtouroa 12m. 15s. Distance, 61 knots. The result was: Victory, Ih. 2m. 305., 1; Dione 57m. 425., 2; Houtouroa, Ih. 7m. 305., 3. Boats under 8 knots. —Entries and handicaps: Eliza scr.. Alleyne 155., Buffalo Bill 155., Winsome 305., Zealandia lin., lona Im. 155., Virginia 2m., Tahatu 4m. 455., Marore 2m. 455., Matakana 11m. 30s. Distance, 13 knots. The result was: lona. Ih. 50m. 205., I; Zealandia, Ih. 50m. 305., 2; Virginia, Ih. 50 m. 325., 3. Boats over 8 knots.—Entries and handicaps: Shadow scr.. Sybil Bm., Kirita 9m. 305.. Zephyr 10m., Seabird 12m. 455-5. Distance, 13 knots. The result was: Seabird, Ih. 35m. 455.. 1; Sybil, Ih. 36m. 555., 2; Zephyr, Ih. 34m. 205., 3.