AQUATICS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIV, Issue 826, 4 January 1906, Page 14

AQUATICS.

(By

“The Reefer.”)

The Lyttelton Regatta took place o n Monday, and once again there was a very large attendance, the special trains being crowded. Practically all the events were rowing races.

Waiheke Regatto took place on Monday, and, as usual, there was a goodly gather : ng of yachts at Cowes Bay, wh'le the excursion steamers were crowded. Commodore Murdoch’s cutter Ida acted as flagship, and a very interesting programme of sports was got through. Flora won the yacht race from Thistle and Moana, while Iris pulled off the yacht race (under 25ft) from Poneke, wifth Wairere and Zealandia a dead heat for third place.

Cruis'ing has, of course, been the order of the day during the holidays, and there is not a bay within reach of Auckland that has not been visited by one or other of the white-winged fleet.

Mr. Hennings changed his intention at the last nrnute of sail’ng the Volunteer down to Suva. A cable was received from the Islands which necessitated his prompt attendance, and he left by the Navua on Thursday last. The big yawl will consequently remain for some time at her new anchorage, off St. George’s Bay.

Mr. Eva and party had a rather narrow escape dur'ng the holidays. They started for a cru’se down the gulf in a patiki, a very unsuitable type of boat for such a trip. Meeting something of a sea the patiki caps'zed, and the occupants had a long sw’m and were much exhausted before they were picked up. The boat, gear, and everything ’n it were lost.

Matarek aand Waiomo had a run up as far as the Ohinemuri R’ver and Te Aroha at Christmas. Members of the crews speak very highly of the trip, and it seems curious that such an expedition is not more popular.

Mr. C. A. Whitney’s new speed launch Gray Witch is now afloat, and Messrs. Lane and Sons appear to have turned out a very fast boat.

Commodore J. B. Graham, of the Devonport Yacht Club, has purchased the smart cruiser Ladye Wilma.

Matangi is m commission once again, and has been away cru’sing. • * * *

The second cruising race of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron will take place on January 20.

The committee of the Anniversary Regatta are working most ass duous y to make that fixture a big success, and there seems every reason to believe that this will prove the case, especially if a suitable flagship can be secured. Funds are coming ’’n fairly well, but a good deal more is yet required to make up the prize fund.