HEATHCOTE REGATTA.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2199, 14 March 1881, Page 3

HEATHCOTE REGATTA.

Patron, Mr J. T. Fisher, M.H.B. ; Commodore, Mr J. L. Coster; Starter, Mr F. Pavitt; Umpire, Mr P. Digby; Judge, Mr H. Thomson; Hon. Treasurer, Mr J. O. Jones ; Hon. Secretary, Mr Shepley C. Kesteven. Tho annual regatta on tho Estuary took place on Saturday. The weather was all that could be desired for rowing, only a shower or two falling. The water was splendidly calm, and the course, which was laid out by Mr J. Day, though there were some grumblers, was a good one. The attendance was not overwhelmingly large, but still there were a good few present. Mr Button’s band played during the day some capital selections, and added to the enjoyment of those present. The winning was pretty evenly divided as to the number of events between the Kaiapoi Union and Canterbury Clubs, though the former succeeded in carrying off the big event of the day, viz., the Champion Fours. The same club also won the Junior Fours. Mr Thomson and Mr Monck both acted as judges during tho day ; Mr F. Digby, with a gallant crew, braving the dangers of the deep in an outrigger as umpire ; whilst that veteran boating man, Mr F. Pavitt, discharged the onerous duties of starter with success. The following were the events pulled off : Junior Pairs (under 21)—1 mile._ Prize, £B. Cure (Cure Boating Club; —C. Wright, bow; A Winterbourn, stroke; F. Day, cox ... 1 Iris (O.E.C.) —De Castro, bow; Dansford, stroke ; Fletcher, cox 2 Sylph (0.E.0.)—G. Wright, bow; C. Bowley, stroke; W. H. Dunnage, cox ... 3 The Kaiapoi pair was the first to show in front, with the Union second, and Canterbury third. In this order they came till near home, when close on tho post the Canterbury erew put on a spurt and took second place, Kaiapoi winning by three lengths. Time, 6mm ISsec. Champion Fours— 2£ miles. First prize, Mr Gapes’ Cup (at present held by the Cure Boating Club), and £2O. Second, £5, if three boats, the property of separate clubs, start. Cam (Curoß.C.) —G. Wright, bow ; B. Eay, 2 ; J. Perrin, [3; J. Winterbourn, stroke; F. Day, cox 1 Illyssus (O.E.C)—E. M. Boulton, bow; C. B. Dobson, 2 ; L. M. OUivier, 3; J. F. Grierson, stroke ; J. Lawrie, cox ... ... 2 Union (U.B.C.)—F. A. Button, bow; C. Rogers, 2; P. D. Kesteven, 3; S. C. Kesteven, stroke ; H. V. Sfcycbe, cox ... 3 Kaiapoi went off with the lead, with tho Union and Canterbury in close attendance. After about a quarter of a mile had been gone, the Canterbury men got a lead of three lengths, but at the next turn Kaiapoi once more assumed charge of affairs with a strong lead, Canterbury coming next, and the Union out of the race. Nearing home the Canterbury men put on a spurt, but were unable to overhaul the Kaiapoi crew, who, pulling a nice level stroke, won comfortably by three lengths, thus securing the cup, this being their second win. The victory was heartily cheered. Time—l3min. IGJsecs. Junior Double Sculls (under 21) —1 mile. Prize, £B. Nameless (U.B.C.) —Gilmour and Fuller, W. H. Dunnage cax. 1 Kea (C.E.C.)—Smith and Do Castro, Weston Woka (Cure E.C.)—Smith and Haymad, A. Mathews cox This was a pretty easy win and was loudly cheered, it being the maiden victory of the boat which was built for the Club by Mr E. Bees. The next event, a four-oared sweepstakes, fell through, the only crew coming to tho start being the Union, owing to some members of the Canterbury crew being unable to be present. Senior Pairs II miles. Prize, the Members’ Cup, presented by J. T. Fisher, Esq. (at present hold by tho Cure Boating Club), and £B. Iris (C.E.C.)—OUivier and Jones 1 Care (C.B.C )— Wright and Winterbourn .. 2 This was a capital race. Canterbury led the way, and nearing the winning post Kaiapoi came with a rush, but the Canterbury men were not to be denied, and after a short struggle won by a couple of lengths. Junior Fours (under 21)—2 miles. Prize, Mr Hobiay’a Cup (at present held by tho Union Rowing Club), and £lO. Cam (Cure Boating Club)—J.Smith, bow; A. Winterbourn, 2 ; Hayman, 3 ; C. Wright, stroke; A. Matthews (cox.) ... ••• 1 Union (U.E.C ) J. Gilmour, bow : G. Wright, 2: 11. Bowley, 3; F. Fuller, stroke; W. H. Dunnage (cox.) ... ... 2 Illyssus (C.8.C.) . ... . - 3 Kaiapoi led from start to finish, with the Union second, and Canterbury last, and in this order they passed the winning post. Senior Double Sculle li miles. Prize, £lO. Nameless (U.R C.), Rogers and Kesteven, Styche (oox.) 1 Kea (C.E.C.) Boulton and Grierson... ... 2 Weka (Caro 8.C.), Day and Wright ; Matthews (cox.) ... ... Four-oared Sweepstakes Race, No. 2, of £1 each boat, with £8 added—li miles.

Open to non-compctitors in any other . event. Union (U.E.C.), Johnston, bow ; Ward, 2 • Thomson, 3; W. A. Styche, stroke: H.’ V. JStyche (cox.) ... ... ... . v Illyeena (C.R.C.), Baird, bow; Morris, 2Evans, 3; A. Johnstone, strobe ’ 2 The Union boat was the quickest away, and led the Canterbury throughout, winning a good race by a couple of lengths. Sculling Eace-1 mile. Prize, £5. To be rowed in stump outriggers, with coxswain. Kea (C.8.C.), L, M, Olhvier... ... ... y Cure (Cure 8.C.) J. Perrin « Nameless (U.8.C.) J. D. Kestcvon ... ... 3 Ollivier won easily. This concluded the day’s proceedings.