THE SUN LEADS—OTHERS FOLLOW

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 82, 28 June 1927, Page 12

THE SUN LEADS—OTHERS FOLLOW

It is an old saying that “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” and it is gratifying to note that where THE SUN sets a lead in one particular direction, other Auckland publications lose no time in following its example. Last week “Keelson” published Part I. of a comprehensive series of articles on knots and splices. Yachtsmen, particularly the younger generation, are always glad of an opportunity such as “Keelson” was sufficiently enterprising to give them, to learn all they can about a subject so essential to their craft. This week “Keelson” publishes Part 11. of the series, and the third, which will follow next week, will completely cover at least the elementary part of the subject. Meanwhile another publication has paid THE SUN the compliment of following in its footsteps, and has come to light with a few hints on the same subject. Where originality is lacking, the next best thing is to follow a lead where that desirable attribute is shown. THE YACHTSMAN’S CALENDAR June 25-July 2 —Takapuna Boating Club’s “Petticoat Lane” Carnival. June 29—Victoria Cruising Club’s prize night. Akarana Yacht Club’s dance. July s—Part 111. of Keelson’s “Knots and bplices” series. July 22—Ponsonby Club’s dance at Point Erin Kiosk. July 23—Victoria Club’s benefit concert to Mr. W. Tupp. August 6— Manukau Yacht Club’s prize night and smoke concert. August 20—Manukau Yacht Club’s ladies’ night. August 29. —Devonport Yacht Club’s annual meeting. August 31—Akarana prize night. September 6—Tamaki Yacht Club’s prize night. CUP FROM U.S.A. FOR STAR CLASS The publicity given to New Zealand by people like Zane Grey and the shiploads of American tourists who give Auckland a hurried “once-over” through their horn-rimmed spectacles, is apparently having its effect in more ways than one. “Keelson” learns that yachtsmen who sail. Star class boats on American broads, lakes and rivers have decided to give some encouragement to the class in New Zealand and Australia, in the shape of a cup for intercolonial competition. There are only three Star class boats in Auckland —June, Ola IV. and Moa — but with this friendly gesture from the country in which the class originated, others should make their appearance on the Waitemata in due course of time.

DEVONPORT HAULING-UP SITE More space for hauling up boats is one of the Devonport Club’s most urgent needs. The council on that side of the Waitemata has allotted £SO to be spent on levelling some of the ground near the clubhouse, and this work when carried out should relieve the congestion somewhat. MISS ARTHUR’S TRANSFER

The Ponsonby Cruising Club was loth to lose its lady secretary, Miss Phyllis Arthur, whom an unsympathetic insurance company has seen fit to transfer to Sydney at two days’ notice. Her move was so sudden —she received word last Wednesday and sailed for Australia on Friday—that there was no time for the club to do anything to mark its appreciation of the work Miss Arthur has done during her association with it.