MANUKAU YACHT CLUB

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 70, 14 June 1927, Page 12

MANUKAU YACHT CLUB

YEAR’S WORK REVIEWED ANNUAL MEETING LAST NIGHT A particularly encouraging report from the Commodore of the Manukau Yacht and Motor Boat Club, Mr. Norman Wilson, was read at the annual meeting held in the boathouse at Onehunga last night. According to this there are now 30 boats on the club’s register—l 3 yachts and 17 launches. During the past season 31 races were held, 17 for yachts and 14 for launches, but not one protest was entered during the whole season, and the sailing committee had to deal only with matters of minor importance—a clear illustration of the true sporting spirit of all competitors. Another most suggestive point was that not a single boat-owner had quitted the club to join another club during the past two seasons. Four championship races were held, also the contest for the yacht’s points cup, and a special prize for the best turned-out boat. The efficiency of the handicappers was indicated by the fact that in the points cup race there was, at first, a doubt as to which boat von, whilst oilier very close finishes were witnessed. A considerable increase in the membership during the year had now brought the number up to 273, including 56 lady members. A gold medal for a championship swimming race, presented by Mr. Rawlinson, sen., had been decided at the Waikowhai picnic, and was won by Mr. Wilson. The equipment of the club had been considerably improved during the year, £SO having been expended thereon, and many generous donations, etc., had been made. Special reference was made in the report to the valuable services rendered by the hon. secretary, Mr. J. W. Rawlinson, who “without doubt is one of the best secretaries the club has had for many years,” concluded the report. The balance-sheet showed a very satisfactory state of affairs, a credit of £SB now standing to the club’s account. The resignation of Mr. \Vynyard from the presidency of the club was regretfully accepted. He promised to use all possible influence to induce the Auckland Harbour Board to continue its practical sympathy with .he club, adding that he felt assured of such assistance, because of the favourable manner in which that board viewed the sport and also identified the fine spirit of sportsmanship he had referred to. The following officers were elected; Patron, Sir Frederick Lang; president, Mr. Arthur McLeod; vice-presi-dent, the same as last year, with power to add; commodore, Mr. Norman Wilson; vice-commodore, Mr. Allen Belcher; rear-commodore, Mr. J. Dennis; treasurer, Mr. T. H. Osborn; handicappers, Messrs. Brain and Vaughan; secretary, Mr. J. W. Rawlinson; auditors, Messrs. T. Pardington and A. Holdsworth; social secretary, Mr. Hyauison, with power to form his own committee; social committee, Messrs. Belcher, Catley and Jeffs; general committee, Messrs. E. Hyauison, F. Fletcher, A. Jeffs, A. Bray, J. Belcher, R. Belcher, V. Young, W. Catley and C. Herbert. Mr. T. H. Osborne was installed as a life member; and a general vote of thanks was passed to the retiring officers, the ladies and the supporters of the club outside the membership. The annual presentation of prizes ■ and smoking concert was fixed for Saturday, August 6.