ROWING.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1378, 2 March 1912, Page 12

ROWING.

ON VARIED PONDS AND SEAS.

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March 2.—Kaiapoi Regatta, April o.—Napier Regatta. April B—Taranalcj Regatta, Waitara River. It Has Come at Last. Now that the regatta season is practically over, tho weather which our oarsmen have prayed for all the year seems to linvo arrived. Local clubs have still a number of events to get off, and they are making the most of their opportunity. By now tho results of Wellington's Bcnior 6culls should bo known, and the heats of Star's senior and junior pairs should be well forward. ' Napier Regatta. Although the programme for tho Napier Regatta is not a very attractive. one, it is understood that good entries will bo forthcoming for this, the last "flutter' of the season. Wellington and Petono Clubs have practically decided to Bend representatives, and probably somo Star crews will also compete. It is also rumoured that tho Canterbury junior four will make tho trip, and, counting on fair support from Wanganui Clubs, n successful day may already be predicted.

Walrau ef Yore. The sturdy young orewa from tho newlyformed 'Walrau Club have been favourably commented on this season. But why have they not reviewed the Easter regatta at Spring Crook? This event has now lapsed for some seasons, although, a little time ago, it wos understood that an endeavour was, to be made to hold it this year. The Christchurch Regatta. The annual regatta at Lake ITorsyth, held last Saturday, was, according to tho "Weekly Press," a "very tame affair." The meeting was poorly attended by the public, and entries were not satisfactory. Tho lake was in better oondition than usual, hut the dead water and tho weeds troubled the oarsmen—especially tho visitors. Canterbury Union had a "day out," winning all the eenior events and the youths' fours, besides securing three seconds. Out of total prize money of .£lO5, they appropriated .£52. Tho remainder was divided as under:—Canterbury, £2i; Avon, .£ls; Sumner, £10; Stnr, M. Other clubs competing were Tiinaru and Cure, but they tailed to secure a place.

The Events on Lake Forsyth. In the senior fours, the only entry was Union, who secured .€2O by rowing over the course. The sonior 'pairs also won by some 200 yards from Star. The only other starters—Canterbury—did not finish. The 6enior double sculls was another easy win for union. Outside eenior events, however, there was somo good racing and splendid finishes. Canterbury reversed Wellington results by dofeating Star in tho junior fours by about a length, with Union—another good crew—a similar distance bohiud, for third. Canterbury was also successful in the maiden fours, winning by half a length from Avon. As already mentioned tho Youths' Fours went to Union. They are a likely crow, and showed good combination. In this event the Star youths (who had already competed in tho Maiden Fours) were Just beaten for third place by Avon. % , Regatta Feature—Junior Crewi, A feature of this season's regattas has been tho number of strong combinations that have competed in the Junior Fours. Blenheim, Canterbury, Star, Petono, and Canterbury Union aro all splendid crows, with little to chooso between them, and this augurs well for futuro senior combinations Of - 'the above-mentioned. Blenheim have been the most successful, with wins to their credit at Picton, Wellington, and Wanganui Regattas. At Wanganui they proved their worth, and the standard of junior rowing by finishing within half a length of the redoubtable Wanganui Union four in the Senior Clinker Fours. Last season they all rowed as youths, and two members of tho crew are still under 21.

Oxford v. Cambridge. Changes still appear to lie being made in tlio Cambridge crow. This week's cables announce that Mr. D. CCollins is back again in the boat, and is now rowing in No. 2 seat.

The Olympic Crew. The New South Wales Government has rejoiced the hearts of sportsmen thero by promising a grant of .£SOO towards expenses of New South Wales representatives competing at Olympic games. |'Nautilus," in the Sydney "Referee,' writes:— "Tho Now South Wales amount now practically renders tho Home State's contingent safe. Tho rowing section will participate in tho grant, and tho Now South Wales Rowing Association, in view of tho amount already in hand, felt itself on solid ground when it determined last week that it could send ten men from Australasia's shores to compote in the rowing. The men have already been selected, and are now down to regular work. Mr. W. J. Jliddleton undertakes the onerous position of coach. It is anticipated th.it the cost will bo something like .£IBOO, but with the object of meeting some, small part of this each individual member of the crew uiav bo called on to pay a capitation fee not exceeding per man.