YACHTING
(By
“Nereua.")
In the Right Direction. All who are interested in the welfare of the sport of yachting in Wellington will greet the decision of the Evans Bay Yacht and Motor-boat Club to join up with' the Wellington Association with the words, “Well done?’ One of the main essentials to the success of any community in any line of sport whatsoever is that there should be within it no element of discord, and that rivalry should be always tempered with friendship. Whatever might have been the relationship between the Evans Bay Club and other kindred bodies in Wellington, bad it persisted in the attitude at first adopted, there would certainly have remained that little spark of dissatisfaction which, at various times, has caused so much trouble in other sports throughout New Zealand. Good feeling between the Wellington clul>6 is absolutely necessary if Wellington is to maintain a name for itself in the yachting world, and by its decision to join up with the association the Evans Bay Club has removed one more obstacle in the way of the achievement of this end. The association serves a very useful purpose in Wellington, as it forms a powerful body which can introduce a unity of purpose and a sameness of ideals amongst the various clubs which are under its control. It can direct the biggcr of the local events, while it can, at the same time, remove whatever misunderstandings and petty differences that may spring up between the clubs. These are almost certain to arise, however much one may attempt’ to avoid them, and it is in this direction that one of the foremost functions of the larger body lies.
Evans Bay is a strong club, and it is not too much to hope that it will now add very materially to the strength and prosperity of the association. Perhaps it is opportune to point out that at the present time the association needs all the assistance and all the loyal support that it is possible for it to obtain. And there is another consideration—the nearness of the contest for the Sanders Cup. R.P.N.Y.C. Opens.
The yachting season in Wellington was most successfully opened on Saturday last, Sir John Luke, M.P., performing the opening ceremony of the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club at the clubhouse. The rough night, and the threatening weather of the morning gave way to beautiful weather in the afternoon, and a fresh southerly breeze made the harbour very attractive from the yachtsman’s point of view. One feature of the day was the presence of Mr. Barker’s new 45ft. schooner. Queen Charlotte, which on the day before crossed Cook Strait on her trial spin from Picton. The boat, which was very greatly admired, presented a fine picture as she cruised into the open harbour under motor power. Most of the boats wore in the water for the opening, and several launches were under power carrying pleasure-seeking passengers. Altogether, the day was most successful, and augurs well for the success of the season in Wellington. Cup Trials at Lyttelton.
The fact that no new boats are being built at Lyttelton haa induced a number of enthusiasts in Canterbury to express the opinion that the Sanders Cnp trials down there will not be as interesting as those held last year. Support for this contention is also found in the fact that the trials are having a serious effect on club races. At the annual meeting of the Christchurch Club, Fred Morrison, who owns Secret (one of last year’s cup candidates’' moved a recommendation to be forwarded to the Canterbury Association, /suggesting that each club should sail off a number of club races, and select the fastest boat to represent their chib in the trials. Mr. Morrison, for his own part, does not intend to race Secret in the trials, as he. fails to see that there is much use in trying to defeat a boat like Betty. The matter was also raised at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Club, when n motion to the same effect was brought forward Tt is reported that Sam Sinclair, who raced the. original Linnet. is getting Linnet II into good shape at Lyttelton ft would seem that he will lie Bettye only rivril in the trials. Otago and the Sanders Cup.
Last week several Otago yachting officials approached Mr. W. J. P. McCulloch, asking him to agree to his Jelhcoo class boat Heather being handed over to a competent crow for the purpose of competing in the Sanders Cup trial races. Mr. McCulloch willingly agreed to the request, and Messrs. D. Paterson, A. Booth, and A. Dawson have been asked to take over the boat. It is understood that A. Booth will bo the skipper during the trials. It is expected in Otago circles that this new competitor will increase interest in the trials, and some keen racing between Heather, Winifred, Kia Ora. and Eunice is expected. Mr. Paterson’s record in connection with yachting in Otago is well known, while Messrs. Booth and Dawson have both been closely associated with Sanders Cup trials, and also with the actual contests themselves, for several years past. As for’ard hand in June when she represented Otago in the cup contest sailed in Wellington Harbour in 1924, and also ns for’ard hand in Kia Ora last season, Mr. Booth showed his capability as a yachtsman. Mr. Dawson sailed in Heather last season, and has always taken a keen interest in Mr. McCulloch’s boat. The second Sanders Chp trial race was sailed at Dunedin last Saturday, over a six miles course. It resulted in Winifred winning in the fast time of 59ihin. 21sec. from Kia Ora, 63m iu. lOsec., and Eunice 69min. 17scc. Heather was not a competitor in this race, but will make her appearance in the trials next Saturday. Winifred has won both of the trial races so far started in Otago. Local Notes.
The Evans Bay Club has decided to open its reason on Saturday next. It is anticipated that the club's president (Mr. George) will perform the opening ceremony, and an interesting and varied programme has been arranged. Among the events to be hold are a greasy pole contest and a tug-of-war. while there will be dinghy races for ladies, as well as for the club members. Mr. ,T. Hutcheson, whose new launch has aroused a great deal of admiration at Evans Bay, is to be asked to accept the position of judge, timekeeper and starter of the races held by the Evans Bay Club this season. His experience of sailing craft is a wide one. and the club should benefit very considerably should he accept (he position. The opening of the season of the Pllmmerton Sailing Club is to fake place on November 27. Sailing events will begin at 2.30 p.m.. should the weather bfe favourable. The club has an enthusiastic supporter in Mrs. Dallnston. of Plimmerton. who has presented a handsome shield which will be presented to the competitor gaining the highest number of points during the season’s racing. “Chaplin of the Fleet.” The Rev. Jasper Calder, who has earned for himself the distinction of being called “New Zealand's sporting parsons.” is primamdy as follower of ihe racehorses. But he is not oblivious, eithei. to the call of the water, having purchased a 29ft. auxiliary mullet'boat, of the name of “Ngaro.” which lie is ovorbniib’ng himself at Northcote. Before dedicating himself to the service of religion, the Rev. Calder—though then, of course, nlain "Mr.” Calder—was in several yachts including the Sen Horse Even then, however, he was '■likolv connected with the Church, his I'nl her—the late Rev. Canon Calder— Loin" t fieri nt All Saint’s. Ponsonbv. Tim “\oiiatic” suggests that this reverend gentleman should be honoured with the position of "chaplin of the fleet.”
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