WITH SAIL and MOTOR

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 3, 19 January 1910, Page 9

WITH SAIL and MOTOR

HEWS FROM THE WATER (Special to “ Graphic.") FIXTURES. Jan. 19.—Fonsonby Kegatta Prize Night Jan. 22 — Royal New Zealand Yaeht Squadron Races Jan. 29.—Auckland Regatta. Jan. 29.—Hamilton Regatta. ¥HE weather on Saturday and Sunday last was the best that yachtsmen have experienced so far this season, and consequqently was taken full advantage of, nearly every boat available being afloat. The eastern end of the harbour on Saturday presented one of the prettiest pictures that I have seen on the Waitemata for some years past, with the great number of boats—sail and power —“on the job,” either racing or on pleasure bent. A subscriber has asked me why the balance-sheet of the Anniversary Regatta of 1909 has not been issued to the donors of prizes—cash and trophies. The prizes—cash and trophies—won at the Ponsonby Regatta of December 19 were paid over at the Leys Institute on Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance, and Mr. Thomas Peacock, ■who has been a constant supporter of the Club since its inception, presided. The Waitemata Model Yaeht Club held a social evening in their boathouse on St. Mary’s beach last week, at which there was a large attendance of members and their friends. The shed was nieely decorated for the occasion, and Mr. L. Braund and a committee welcomed the guests of the evening. Mr. Walter Bruee was the chairman. During the evening a number of toasts were proposed and responded to, and an excellent programme of songs and gramaphone selections rendered. I am pleased to see that the committee of the Anniversary Regatta, to be held on the Waitemata on January 29, have decided to place a race for the first-class yachts on the programme. Of course, we are all aware that it is not only a matter of finance, but this year some of the “crack” boats — Thelma, Ariki and Viking—are out of commission. Still, ■with what are left in “the running” there should be a good raee. The committee of the Anniversary Regatta are, I think, badly advised in not adhering to the "restricted class” of boats on their programme for this year. The rules have been thought and worked out by a few enthusiasts and adopted by the North Shore Yacht Club and the Ponsonby Sailing Club, and have always given the greatest of satisfaction to the competitors. However, I suppose that it is now too late to expect a reversal of the opinion of the committee on the matter, but I trust that next year the “restricted class'’ will be placed on the programme again. Probably wh’at has been one of the finest scenes in the Waitemata was off the end of Queen Street Wharf on Saturday afternoon, when the races in connection with the New Zealand Power Boat Association were in progress. The flagship anchored in mid-stream was literally surrounded at times by the fleet of power boats connected with the races, and some very interesting and exciting events took place during the afternoon. The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron hold two races on Saturday—one for sailers and one for power boats. The former will be a cruising raee, and the latter a long distance race for the cup presented by Mr. W. C. Leys. It is expected that there will be good entries for both events. The North Shore Yacht Club hold an oeean race (100 miles) on Saturday for the Rudder Cup. The annual picnic of the Devon port Yacht Club will be held on February 12. Waitemata Dinghy Sailing Club. The Waitemata Dinghy Sailing Club hold races on Saturday afternoon over tiie usual course, Inrt only two boats started in Class A: Otiveen and She. The race was started in a light southerly

breeze, and Olrveen finished at 4h. 29m. 195.; She, 4h. 35m. 225. In Glass 8., Tuonui, Little Billy, and Fidget were the starters. They finished in that order, Tuonui being about lm. ahead of Little Billy, and Fidget 2Am. behind the second bout-. The next race will be sailed on Saturday afternoon next. Devonport Yacht Club. The Devonport Yacht Club held races on Saturday afternoon under very favourable conditions of wind and weather. The first was a cruising race to Waiwcra, aod the other for Classes A and B. There was a nice breeze from the southwest when the race started, changing into about &S.W., going towards Wbangapawa, when it changed a little more southerly. The finishes was:— Class A.: Waione, Kotiri, Ngatira, Victory. The corrected times make no difference in the result. Class B.: Celox, Eulafie, Sybil, Daisy, Iris, Ranee. The corrected times place Daasy first, Eulalie second, and Celox third. North Shore Yacht Club. The Nontli Shore Yacht Club held a series of interesting races on Saturday afternoon, the principal event being a cruising raee for a hamdsome cup presented by Mr. W. H. Ingram. There was a nice breeze from the south-west blowing during the afternoon, and a good contest took place between seven of the boats over the course of about 40 miles. The other races were for Classes V., VI., VII., and IX., from off Vicotria wharf to Takapuna Beac.li. The raced were started promptly to time, and the officials are to be congratulated upon the careful starting. There were some pretty sights during the afternoon from the large number of yachts, both sailers and motors afloat. The following are the details:— Cruising Race.—Entries and handicaps: Heartsease scr, Thistle 30m, Mahaki 30m, Wairiki 38m, Ronaki 38m, Calypso 45m, Mystery 55m, Rhona 55m, Glady 63m, Maroondah 63m, Gannett 75m, Tangaroa 80m, lolanthe 80m, Jack 85m, Maybelle 85m, Encounter 90m. Course: From off Victoria Wharf, round Waiheke Island to Maitaitai distance, about 40 miles. The raee was sent away at 2.30 p.m., a very good start being effected. All the entrants except Encounter facing the starter. Heartsease was soon in the lead, with Thistle and Mahaki in close attendance, the smaller boats soon being left behind. Spinnakers were soon out, Thistle and erew being the smartest in getting theirs out. As the course was covered, the wind fell exceedingly light, it being almost a calm at times, but afterwards shifting into the southward, blowing a fresh breeze. The race did not finish until dark, but the rear-commodore (Mr C. Garlick) has placed a good light on his yaeht at the finishing line, also lighting a large fire on the beaeh, which was a great assistance to the contestants in the raee. Tangaroa had a lot of bad luck, getting becalmed off Awaroa Bay for over an hour. Heartsease did not complete the course, anchoring off Cowes Bay. Thistle had the good luck to be able to make a good board right down the passage. The finishing times were: Thistle 8h 53m, Mahaki 9h 11m 455, Wairiki 9h I2m 355, Mystery Oh 35m. Maroondah 9h 38m 10s. Ronaki 9h 38m 455. Calypso 9h 39m 10s, Rhona 9h 46m, Glady 9h 46m 15s, Jack 9h 46m 10s. MaybeMe lOh Om 30s, lolanthe lOh 19m. Tangaroa and Gannett were not timed. On corrected times Jack is first, Thistle second, Wairiki third. Classes V. and Vl.—Entries and handicaps: Venus scr, Hetty scr. Hilda 4m, Acacia sm, Echo 7m. Daphne 10m. Eileen 10m. Merlin 14m, Roma 16m. Course:’ From off Victoria Wharf round buoy off Brown’s Island, finishing off Lake Takapuna Wharf. The race was started at 2.40 p.m. The finish was: Hilda 4h 40m ss, Merlin 4h 41m 28s, Acacia 4h 42m, Venus 4h 42m 255, Eileen 4h 45m 475, Daphne 4h 48m 4s, Roma 4h 36m 9s. On corrected times Merlin is first, Eileen second, and Hilda third. Class VII. —Entries and handicaps:' Bona scr, Vanora scr. Mayo 4m. Mavourneen 6m. Course: From off Victoria Wharf round black buoy in Rangitolo

Channel, finishing off Lake Takapuna Wharf. The race was started at 2.50 p.m. The finish was: Mayo 3h 51m 38s, Bona 3h 53m 275, Vanora 3h 59m 7 s, Mavourneen 4h. 2m 355. The corrected times make no difference in the position* as above. Class IV.: Entries and handicaps.— Sceptre (scr.), Mistral (scr.). Fleet-wing (2m.), Ramati (6m.), Flattie (6m.), Dixie (4m.), Marere (4m.) Course from off Victoria wharf to Lake Takapuna wharf. The race was started at 3 p.m., and the finishing times were: —Mistral, 3h. 55m. 10s.; Fleetwing, 3h. 55m. 485.; Sceptre. 3h. 56m. 175.; Ramati, 3h. 58nv 575.: Flattie, 3h. 58m. 595.: Ikatere, 3h. 59m. 7s. On corrected times. Mistral is first., Fleetwing second, and Sceptre third. MOTORING. New Zealand Power Boat Association. The New Zealand Power Boat Association held a series of raecs in the harbour on Saturday afternoon, which created considerable interest, not only amongst the competitors, but by a large number of onlookers along the wharves. The entries for all classes were very large, being much, above the usual number. The weather was perfect for the boats engaged in the races, the sea being most of the time very light. Mr W. B. Eyre filled the position of handicapper and timekeeper in his usual careful manner, and is to be congratulated onee again upon the result of his efforts, some of the finishes being exceedingly narrow. The following are the results: — Boats over 7J knots (distance 6J knots). —Shadow (lm. 155.), time of finish, 41m. 255., 1; Maroro (10m. 155.), time 50m. 405.. 2; Zealandia (Bm. 455. j, time 49m. 155., 3. Seabreeze, Sybil, Bertha B, Zephyr, Seabird, Eliza, Winsome, Buffalo Bill, Alleyne, and Kotiro also started. This was a good raee throughout, as may be judged by ths small difference in the times of finishing. lone did not start. Boats of 7J knots speed and under (distance 6j knots). —Countess (scr.), time aim., 1; Beatrice (5m.), tame-56m. 235., 2; Marere, time 52m. 545., 3. Mavis, Houtowrow, Tahatu, Perfection H., Matakana, Raumati, Dione, Omaki, Cygnet, Nelson, Victory, Nimrod, also started. Houtowrou and Mavis were first and second, but were disqualified for breaches of the rules governing the races under the Power Boat Association. It was a very close finish between the three first boats. General Handicap (distance 6J knots). —The Finish was: —Omaki (16m. 155.), time 55m. 55., 1; Mavis (18m. 305.), time 57m. 355., 2; Countess (9m. 155.), time 48m. 375., 3; Sybil (4m. 505.), time 44m. 255., 4; Zealandia (Bm.), time 47m. 365., 5: Shadow (ser.); Zephyr (6m. 455.); Eliza (6m. 455.); Seabird (7m.); Alleyne (9m.); Buffalo Bill (9m.j; Maroro (9m. 15s); Kotiro (9in. 155.); Winsome (9m. 155.); Bertha B (10m. 155.); Marore (10m. 155.); Perfection 11. (11m. 455.); Tahatu (12m. 205.); Raumati (12m. 455.); Beatrice (13m. 455.); Cygnet (18m. 455.); Victory (19m.); Houtonrow (21m.); Nelson (21m. 155.); Nimrod (26m. 165.) also started. Wellington Regatta. WANGANUI UNION WINS CHAMPION FOURS. WELLINGTON. Saturday. The Wellington Rowing Association’s regatta was held on Saturday in fine weather and smooth water. Results:— Foors.—Pieton 1, Canterbury 2, Christchurch Union 3. Senior Fours.—Wanganui Union 1, Christchurch Union 2, Star <Wellington» X Senior Double Sculls*. Wanganui 1, Wellington 2, Tieton 3. Maiden Double Sculls - Christchurch Union 1. Star 2. Wellington 3. Youths’ Fours. —Wanganui Union 1, Petone 2, Star 3. Senior Fairs.— Wanganui Union 1, Star 2, Canterbury 3. Junior Fours. —Pictnn 1, Christchurch Union 2, Wanganui Union 3. Senior Sculls. -N. A Christiansen (Wanganui) 1. Marshall (Wanganui* wju disqualified. Maiden Pairs.— Christchurch Union 1, Star 2, Canterbury 3. Championship Regatta. The Marllx»rough Rowing Association has Informed the council of ♦ho New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association that it Is impossible to hold th<* championship regatta <>q Saturday. January 22 (Wellington Anniversary Day), as all arrangements hare been made for M<milay. the 24th. Wellington rowing men were auxious to have the

race* ea Saturday. Dow that Anniversary Day is to be celebrated on the Saturday instead of the Monday.