AQUATICS

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VIII, Issue 397, 3 March 1898, Page 11

AQUATICS

A very handsome silver cup has been given by Mr A. B. Donald for the winner of a handicap race, which is open to all Auckland yachts. The North Shore Sailing Club will hold its annual picnic at Kohimarama on Saturday next. The protest entered by Rogue against Zinita last Saturday, when the latter boat won the firstclass yacht race of the North Shore Sailing Club, was afterwards withdrawn ; Zinita therefore lakes the commodore’s trophy. It will be remembered that a protest was also entered by Kotare against Waitangi in the second class race. A meeting of the committ- e was called to consider the protest, but as only a small number turned up it was adjourned. At the adjourned meeting, it is said, two only of the committee were present and the owner of Mavis (a competitor), who had no right to help with the decision. However, it was decided that the race should be re-sailed, and with the exception of Kotare, this apparently met with Ihe approbation of all concerned. Mavis won the race, and Waitangi could have been second but when about a mile from home her mainsail was lowered,- and Mahoe and Katie allowed to pass. Rounding the mark for home Mahoe took the lead from Katie, but she was also put into the wind, and Katie was second to Mavis across the line. If Waitangi or Mahoe had been second Mavis would Have won the trophy with six points, but Katie’s second position brought her total up to seven points, and she would take the trophy. The three boats, were, however, disqualified, and Mavis wins. The club has been steadily increasing in popularity since its inception, but a few fiascos like Saturday’s and it will .be amongst the “ has beens.” The race should never have been re-sailed, as the dispute was between two boats only. The West End Rowing Club hold an “At Home” on. Saturday next, when.the usual trial fours will be rowed, and no less than twenty crews have entered in the hope of winning the valuable trophies presented by Mrs Wakefield. Those who attend should have an enjoyable afternoon’s sport.