THE ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 987, 4 February 1909, Page 10

THE ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.

A fine sunny day, after the rain, with a nice north-east breeze, made the conditions somewhat ideal for the great aquatic event of the year. The s.s. Atua was flagship, and she was well patronised during the day. The racing proved interesting, although the wind dropping considerably during the afternoon rather spoilt some of the events. The race for Trading Vessels was not so interesting as usual. For .once the Tiri course was abandoned in favour of an inside one, and only four competed, Endeavour winning very easily from Albatross and Vindex. The big yacht race showed Ariki to be the fastest yacht in the harbour, while the new cutter Rawene did wonders among the sec-ond-class division. The particulars were as follows: —

TRADING VESSELS (all-comers, any rig. excepting cutters, 20 res and upwards).—Prizes, £5O, dicap. Entries: Endeavour (J. Quinn), 10m.; Albatross (J. Braund), scratch, Vindex (Biddick), 20m.; Lizette (J. J. Craig), 75m. All started. Endeavour led all the way, and the boats finished as follows:—Endeavour, sh, 2m. 365.; Albatross, sh. 9m. 405., Vindex, sh. 32m. 17s.

TRADING CUTTERS ( an ' COl S. Prizes. £25, £B, £2. Handicap. Entries Lee (W. Brown), 10m.; Two Brothers (C Lang), 5m.; Tairua (J. Spencer), 25m • Kiwi (A. McGilling). scratch; Mana (A. Fraser), 10m.; Teaser (E. Hodgson), 35m.; Tay (E. Hodgson), 35ms Janet (E. Parris), 10m. Tairua and Teaser did not start. The finishing times were: Lee. 2h. 53m. 585.; Mana, 2h. 54m. 30s ; Janet, 2s. 56m. 365.; Kiwi, 2b. 57m. 18s.; Tay, 3h. 18m; 30s. On corrected time Lee is first. Tay second, and Mana third. TRADING VESSELS (under 25 tons, excluding cutters).—Prizes, £25 £5 and trophy, trophy value £2 2s. Handicap.. Entries. Edna (H. A. Couldrey) .scratch; Bee (A. Emirala), 20m.; Ethel Wells (S. Wells). 25m.; Pukapuka (J. Williams), 10m. Huia also started. The finishing times were: Edna. 3h. l?m 565.; Bee, 4h. 14m. 505.; Ethel Wei’s. 4h. 15m. 595.; Pukapuka, 4h. 19m. 4 ss. The corrected times place Edna first, Ethel Wells second, Bee third. OPEN HANDICAP YACHT RACE (first-class). —Prizes, £l5 and trophy, £6 £3 10s About 30 miles. Entries. Ariki (C. E. Horton), scratch; Thelma (Jagger Brothers), 3%m,; Rainbow (J. Skves), 6%m.; Moana (A. Seccombe). 23m.; Hex (J. C. Macky), 27m. All Ariki’ gradually got away, but there was a splendid -ace all the way between Rainbow and Thelma, only one second separating them at the finish. The finishing times were: Ariki, 2h. 57m. os.; Rainbow, 3h. 6m. 495.; Thelma, 3h. 6m. 505.; Moana, 3h. 34m. 395. The corrected times did not alter the positions of the boats. Ilex gave up.

BONA-FIDE CRUISING YACHTS.— Prizes £lO, £3, trophy valued £l. Handicap. Not exceeding 30ft 1.w.1. Course, about 26 miles. Entries: Rawene (A. E. Gifford), scratch; Kotin (J. B. Johnston), 6m.; Ngatira (J. W. Frater), 6m.; Rangatira (D. R. Ingram), 6m.; Waione (Sutherland Brothers). Bm.: Wai r ere (T E. Le Huquet), 11m.; Windward (Adams Brothers), 13m.; Thistle (W. A. Wilkinson). 16m. . The new boat Rawene, in charge oi Jock Logan, sailed splendidly, and the finishing times read: Rawene, Zh. 56m. 155.; Rangatira, 3h. 17m. 95.; Thistle. 3h. 30m. 225.; Ngatira, 3b. 30m. 41s ; Wairere, 3h. 30m. 535.; Windward, 3h. 32m 355.; Kotiri, 3h. 35m. 9s. Corrected times place Rawene first, Rangatira second. and Thistle third.

HALF - DECKED CENTREBOARD Y\CHTS (restricted class, 26ft overall and above 24ft. tuck stern).—Prizes £8 and trophy, £3, and a trophy Handicap. Entries: Ronaki (J. Braund), scratch, Celox (A. Percy), scratch; Sadie (G. Parker), scratch; Flora (J. Blackmore), 6m • Mvstery (H. B. Martin), 8%m.; Sybil (G. H. Cornes), 11m. , . The finishing times were: Ronaki, 3n. 35m. 545.; Celox, 3h. 36m. 95.; Flora, 3h. 40m. is.; Sadie, 3h. 41m.; Mystery, 3h. 41m.; Sybil, 3h. 43m. 545. On time allowance Mystery is first, Flora second, and Ronaki third.

YACHTS (not exceeding 25ft 1.w.1). — prizes £6, £3, and trophy. Handicap. Course, about 26 miles. Entries: Miro (J. McAuliffe), scratch; Gloriana (J. W. Gittos), scratch; Peri (F. W. Herbert), 6m.; Rosina (W. Petford), 9m ; Mabel (E. McLeod), 10m.; Tangaroa (W. H. Chffe), 9 O yj-j . "The finishing times were: Miro, 3h. 59m 565.; Mabel, 4h. 11m. 205.; Tangaroa 4h. 23m. 30s. Corrected times place Miro first, Mabel second, and Tangaroa third.

FISHING BOATS (26ft and under).— Prizes £B. £3, £l. Handicap. Sails and motor. Tuck stern, centreboard. Entries: Bell (F. Gallagher), 25m.; Tvy (W. Mansfield), scratch; Kia Ora (Geo. Murphy), 22m.; Ida, 20m. The finishing times read: Ida, 3h. 39m. Is.; Kia Ora. 3h. 41m. 295.; Ivy, 4h. Im. 555. On time ollowance Ida is first, Kia Ora second, and Ivy third.

DECKED OR HALF - DECKED YACHTS, restricted class, above 22ft and not exceeding 24ft overall and under; bona-fide mullet stamp only.—Prizes £6, £2, trophv value £l. Handicap. Entries: Geisha (H. C. Spinley), scratch; Glady (J. H. Macky), scratch; Tiro (Smith and Trevarthen), 2m.; Maru (J. S. Jackson), 6%m.; Ranee (G. Lepper), 11m.; Erin (J. Stephens), 12m.; Why Not (W. Tripp), 12m.; Lina (J. Graydon), 15m.

The finishing times were: Glady, 3h. 11m. 125.; Maru, 3h. 13m. 405.; Geisha, 3h. 14m. 305.; Lina, 3h. 26m. 35.; Erin, 3h. 31m. 315.; Ranee, 3h. 32m. 45.; Why

Not, 3h. 32m. 305.; Tiro, 311. 45m. 375. The co'- rected times place Maru first, Lina second, and Glady third. DECKED OR HALF - DECKED YACHTS, restricted class, 22ft overall and above 20ft; bona-fide mullet stamp. —Prizes £5, £2, and trophy. Handicap. Entries: Mowai (T. P. Boswell), scratch; Hetty (C. Burke), 4m.; Hilda (R. Connelly), 6m.; Welcome Jack (W. H. Schmidt), 6%m.; Daphne (A. W. Bone), 15m. . The finishing times were: Mowai, 3h. 48m. 415.; Hetty, 3h. 51m. 125.; Hilda, 3h. 54m. 595.; Welcome Jack ,4h. 7m. 30s. On time allowance Hetty is first, Mowai second, and Hilda third.

YACHTS, 24ft overall and under, keel. —Prizes £5, £l, and trophy. Handicap. Entries: Mahoe (C. Carter), scratch; Fairy Belle (W. T. Matthews), 4m.; Konini (D. Coulam), 14m.; Takare (A. M. Ballantyne), 22m.; Mavourneen (J. Collis), 28m. . . The finishing times were: Konini, 3h. 44m 18s.; Mahoe, 3h. 45m. 275.; Fairy Belle, 3h. 45m. 555.; Mavourneen, 3h. 47m. 225.; Takare, 3h. 54m. Ils. On time allowance Mavourneen is first, Konini second, and Fairy Belle third. DECKED OR HALF - DECKED YACHTS (restricted class, 20ft and under). —Prizes £5, £l, and trophy. Handicap. Entries. Seabird (A. Turtley), scratch; Rawhiti (F. J. Brady), scratch; Seahorse (Totman Brothers), Merlin (Emerali Brothers), 3m; Nyanza (Bater and Cross), 4m.; Mei (Mr. Poole), 4m.; Roma (R. O’Hare), 4%m.; Eileen ,(T. L. Geyne), 5m.; Maro (C. F. Deberg), 5m.; Rio (S. Strong), Bm.; Avona (D. Garlick), 11m.; Ivy (H. Brown), 12m.; Winsome (H. P. R. Foster), 16 %m.; Vision (P. A. Bruford), 17m. The finishing times were: Eileen, 3h. 47m. 225.; Nyanza, 3h. 49m. 555; Seahorse, 3h 50m. 355.; Merlin, 3h. 52m. 585.; Roma, 3h. 52m. 595.; Rio, 3h. 53m. 515.; Seabird, 3h. 56m. 295.; Mei, 3h. 57m. 44s ; Rawhiti, 3h. 58m. 555.; Maro, 4h. Dm.’ 505.; Avona, 4h. 6m. 31s. Corrected times place Eileen first, Rio second, and Nyanza third.

Open Boats: Sceptre 1, Nanki-Poo 2, Flattie 3. Patikis: Doreen 1, Eona 2, Valdora 3. Waitemata Dinghy Club. Dixie 1, Olivine 2.

MOTOR LAUNCHES—Prizes £B, £4, and trophy Open handicap. Seven knots and under eight knots. Entries: Alice (C. Bailey), scratch; Alice 11, late Phyllis (H. Smith), scratch; Redwing (A. T. Coleman), scratch; Ngaro (G. Robertson), scratch; Dolphin (B. J. Walker), scratch; Kismet (H. Parvin), scratch; Banshee (J. Teed), 1%m.; Irresistible late Regal I. (A Hunter), Buffalo (D. Reid), 1%m.; Floral (Bailey and Lowe), 4%m.; Emerald (W. Reid) 4%m.; Kelvin (L. A. Walsh), 5%m.; Kiatere (T. H. Steadman), 7m.; Kotiio (W. Harper), l%m. Banshee, Kotiro, and Emerald did not start. Kiatere was brought from Whangarei to compete. The following were the finishing times:—Dolphin, lh. 12m. 445.; Floral, lh. 12m. 535.; Kiatere, lh. 13m. 35.; Kelvin, lh. 14m. 525.; Alice, lh. 17m. 295.; Buffalo, lh. 17m. 415.; Alice 11., lh. 19m. 135.; Ngaro, lh. 19m. 235. Dolphin is fl’-st, Floral second, and Kiatere third. MOTOR LAUNCHES (all-comers). — prizes £l2, £5, and trophies. Handicap. Eight knots and under 10 knots. Entries: Reality (S. Lecky), scratch; Seabird (J. Reid), 16m.; Winsome (F. J. Cooper), 16m.; Mata: eka (W. S. Whitley), 24r.; Alleyne (A. R. Brete), 25m.; All Black (Tyler and Harvey). All started. The following were the finishing times: —Alleyne, 4h. sm. 475.; Matareka, 4h. 7m. 395.; Seabird, 4h. Bm. 425.; Winsome, 4h. 19m„ 565. Reality and All Black did not finish. This places Alleyne first, Matareka second, and Seabird third.

MOTOR LAUNCHES (under seven knots). —Prizes £5, £3, and trophy valued £2 2s. Open handicap. Entries: Edina (A. Burt), scratch; Rahui (J. F. Cousins), scratch; Dawn (H. Waygood), scratch; Ingi’ed (W. H. Hicks), scratch; Raumate (A. Mclntosh), scratch; Dawdle (A. Craig), scratch; Billy Richardson (J. E. Owen), 1%m.; Tempest (G. Sanford), 1%m.; Cygnet (A. J. Parker), 1%m.; Daphne (H. Collinge), l^m.; Togo (F. Cadman), 3m.; Hinetai (G. W. E. Broome), 3m.; Hari Nui (W. Stewart), 4) 2 m.; Eagle (L. Harris), 6m.; Edna (W. A. Reed), 9m.; Wairuhe (J. Kelsey). 9m.; Lulu (J. R. Jones). 13m.; Clifton (L. G. Cohen), 23m. The finishing times were: Togo, 4h. 7m. 11s.; Dawn, 4h. 7m. 395.; Hari Nui, 4h. 9m. 335.; Tempest, 4h. 10m. 42.5; Wairlpe, 4h. 12m. Ils.; Edna, 4h. 12m. 265.; Raumate, 4h. 14m. 385.; Cygnet, 4h. 14m. 565.; Daphne, 4h. 15m. 475.; Rahui, 4h. 16m. 75.; Edina. 4h. 17m. 275.; Hinetai, 4h. 18m. 55.; Dawdle, 4h. 18m. 65.; Clifton, 4h.. 34m. The result is: Togo first, Dawn second, Hari Nui third. A number of aquatic sports also took place in the vicinity of the flagship.