Yachting Season Opens

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 515, 19 November 1928, Page 7

Yachting Season Opens

Keelers Race to Islington Bay Fewer Boats than Last Year THE Waitemata Harbour was in its most pleasant mood on Saturday afternoon, when the yacnting season in Auckland was officially opened. A steady nor’-east breeze made tlie boats move in fine style, and set against the green background of North Head their sails stood out in picturesque relief.

Arrangements were capably carried out by officials of the Auckland Yacht and Alotor-Boat Association, the controlling body of the sport. These were:—Starter, Mr. H. R. Arthur; assistant starter, Air. G. Alobberley; judge for the harbour races, Mr. W. A. Wilkinson; timekeepers. Messrs. A J. Collings and G. E. Laycock; judge, cruising races, Mr. E. J. Kelly; timekeeper, Air. W. D. Ross. Seven of the yacht and power-boat clubs took- part. Races were conducted for all classes of craft, from deep-keel boats to 12ft Gin Takapuna punts It was noticeable that the number of competitors in practically every class showed a decrease on last year’s entries. Some of the larger boats were not yet ready to take the water from winter quarters on account of the very wet spring. It was also noticed that a score of yachts, keelers and mullet boats had set off for a weekend cruise with no intention to race half an hour before the start of the A and B class keelers. The programme consisted of cruising races to Islington * Bay for keelers, mullet boats and launches. All open boats raced over a triangular course within harbour limits. Cruising Races A and B Classes. — The race for first and second-class keelers did not attract so big a field as in former years. Aloana was first away by a small margin, then came Kotiri, lorangi. Waione, Victory, Thelma, Ariki, NgaToa, Lady© Wilma, following in that formation, all within a few seconds of the leader. Rariri was lmin 15sec late and gave up at North Head. Rounding the head the order was: Ariki, lorangi, Aloana, Ngatoa, Victory, Thelma, Kotiri, Waione, Ladye Wilma and Rariri. The finishing times were: Ariki, 5.32.31; lorangi, 5.33.15; Ngatoa, 5.35.43 ; Victory, 5.40.47 , Aloana, 5.41.7 ; Ladye Wilma, 5.43.33; Thelma, 5.48.6; Kotiri, 5.52.45 ; Wione, 6.9.57. C and E Classes. — Only a small field turned out for the contest for third and fourth-class keel boats. The staxt was spiritless, though fairly close. Maybelle responded first to gun-fire, with Mahoe. Queenie and lona all hard by. The finishing times were: lona, 4.50.29 ; Queenie, 4.54.42 ; Alaybelle, 4.57.25 ; Mahoe, 5.4.43. H and I Classes. — Marere was in the best position and led away. Starlight was hard at heel. Celox came third and Starlock and Spray fourth and fifth respectively. All were in close array, except the last-named, which was 50sec after the gun. The finishing times were: Starlock, 4.51.17 , Celox, 4.56.34 ; Starlight, 4.58.35 ; Spray, 4.59.24 ; Alistletoe, 5.11.57. L and N Classes. — Keen as mustard, the 22ft and 20ft mullet-boats turned out in splendid style, no fewer than 15 lining up. A little too eager, three got over the line before the signal. One reerossed. Most skippers timed the gun very well and set off smartly. Lovelight and Huia were too soon, but did not come back. Marie returned and recrossed. Kokiri was actually first away, Mowai, Valeria, Matariki, Winifred and Wyoming were next. The finishing times were: Rakoa, 5.1.48; Kokiri, 5.3.35; Venus, 5.4.4; Valeria, 5.4.5 ; Winifred, 5.7.30 ; Marie, 5.7.38 , Lovelight, 5.8.0 ; Wairere, 5.11.50 ; Waima, 5.13.36; Rahiri, 5.14.10; Huia, ,5.15.30; Mowai, 5.18.17; Matariki, 5.20.5; Wyoming, 5.32.2. Launches. —The launch flotilla was not particularly representative. Eight cruisers were there, and four got off within five seconds of one another. The others straggled across. Kathryn R. was the leader, with Coquette, Irene, Wanderoo, «Tiger, Adelaide close in attendance. Helen C. was 35sec late and Maiebe 52sec late. The finishing times were: Maiebe, 3.38.30 ; Coquette, 3.44.0 ; Irene, 3.43.45 ; Kathryn R., 3.44.21 ; Adelaide, 3.50.20 ; Wanderoo, 3.50.35 ; Helen C., 4.9.25. Harbour Races M Class.— The 18ft restricted class can always be relied upon to stage a worthy contest and five boats responded to the gun, the order of crossing being Maroro, Maraetea, Matarere, Mischief. Mawhiti was 40sec late. The finishing times were: Maratea, 4.22.22 ; Alatarere, 4.26.12 ; Manene, 4.2G.44 ; Maroro, 4.27.46 ; Mawhiti. 4.34.29 V and Star Classes. —A good start was seen in this event. The boats got away as follows: Surprise, Drone, Leveret, Wild Wave, Aloa. Scud, Secret, Felix, Ola IV. June and Mystic were involved in a tangle, the latter having hit the mark. The finishing times were: Drone, 4.36.53 ; Surprise, 4.38.26 ; Wild Wave, 4.39.5; Leveret, 4.44.50; Scud, 4.45.53 ; Star Class: Ola IV., 4.36.58; Aloa, 4.38.41 : June 4.41.8 ; Secret, 4.50.44. S Class.—The starters were:-—Mis-tral, Sea Sleigh, Almira, Waitui, Aratu, Atangatai. The finish was timed as follows: Mistral, 4.48.19 ; Sea Sleigh, 4.54.26 ; Atangatai, 4.55.41 ; Aratu, 4.58.34 ; Almira, 4.59.45 ; Waitui, 5.5.16. T, X and Y Classes.— Opah, Kismet, Vay, Alaybelle, Jean. Jupiter, Sheila, Alarie, Romp. Sea Rover, Manu, and Valencia, 2m 47s late. The finishing times were: Opah, 4.59.0 ; Kismet, 5.1.40 ; Val. 5.2.54 ; Alarie, 5.4.7 ; Romp, 5.4.54 ; Jupiter, 5.7.47 ; Caprice II„ 5.10.14 ; Wayward, 5.11.46; Manu, 5.11.46: Sheila. 5.12.41; Jean, 5.13.14. Z Class.— There were six starters, as follows: —Delphine, Kitty, Suzette, Ace. Tio. Vindictive. The finishing times were: Delphine, 4.32.50 ; Suzette, 4.36. 22 ; Kitty, 4.36.38 ; Tio, 4.41.24. YACHTING ON MANUKAU CLUBS COMBINE FORCSS High enthusiasm marked the opening of the yachting season on the Alanukau Harbour on Saturday when the Yacht and Motor-boat Club and the Cruising Uub held combined harbour races. A splendid flotilla of yachts got away to a close start. Sea Gnome taking the lead, closely followed by the Waiapu. Champagne and Sea Toiler. Rounding the bottom mark the order was: Waiapu. Champagne. Sea Toiler, Sea Gnome. Sea Horse. Valdora, Florence and the others further astern. Sea Gnome gradually worked her way through the leaders and took the lead nearing the top mark. On the way out to the mark she increased her long lead and after rounding ran into a

dead calm, which enabled Waiapu and Champagne to make up their leeway. The result was: Sea Gnome, 1, in both clubs; Waiapu. 2, in both clubs; Valdora. 3, in the Yacht Club; Champagne. 3. in the Cruising Club. No fewer than 15 launches lined up and a good start was witnessed. Miss Clevedon soon established a comfortable lead. The order rounding the mark was: Miss Clevedon. Drone, Surprise. Pal o’Aline. Hinemoa. Katui, Wanderer, with the rest stringing out astern. The Miss Clevedon was finishing as the others came to the top mark. The result was: Alanukau Yacht Club: Aliss Clevedone. 1; Drone. 2: Surprise. 3. Alanukau Cruising Club: Aliss Clevedon. 1; Katui. 2; Imp, 3. Club Results in Detail ROYAL N.Z. YACHT SQUADRON A and B Classes.—Ngatoa, 1; Kotiri, 2; Aloana, 3. Launches. —Kathryn R, 1; Adelaide, 2; Helen C, 3. M Class.—Alaratea, 1; Alatarere, 2; Alanene. 3. AKARANA YACHT CLUB A and B Classes.—Ladye Wilma, 1; Victory, 2; lorangi, 3. C and E Classes.—Alahoe, 1; lona, 2; Alaybelle, 3. H Class.—Starlock, 1; Celox, 2; Starlight, 3. H Class.—Starlock, 1; Celox, 2; Starlight, 3. L and N Classes.—Rakoa, 1; Venus, 2; Lovelight, 3. Launches.—Kathryn R., 1; Helen C., 2; Coquette, 3. M Class.—Maratea, 1; Matarere, 2; Alanene, 3. S Class.—Atangatai (9£m), 1; Sea Sleigh (7m). 2. T Class.—Kismet (scr), 1; Val (Jm), 2. V Class. —Wild Wave (3&m), 1; Drome (scr), 2. V Class. —Opah (scr), 1. Star Class. —Ola IV (scr), 1; Aloa (scr), VICTORIA CRUISING CLUB H and I Classes.—Starlock, 1; Celox, 2; Spray, 3. L Class.—Rakoa, 1; Kokiri, 2; Valeria, 3. N Class.—Winifred, 1; Wairere, 2. Wyoming, 3. Launches. —Irene, 1; Kathryn R., 3. S Class. —Almira (16m), 1; Alistral (scr), 2. T, X and Y Classes. —Opah (3m), 1; Manu (14£m), 2 V Class. —Wild Wave (s£m), 1; Scud (12m), 2: Drone (scr), 3. PONSONBY CRUISING CLUB B Class. —Ladye Wilma, 1; Waione, 2.

C and E Casses.—May belle, 1; Mahoe, 2; Queenie. 3. H and I Classes.—Starlock, 1; Spray, 2; Celox. S L Class. — Waima, 1; Rakoa, 2; Kokiri, 3. M Class.—Maratea, 1: Matarere, 2; Manene. 3. N Class.—Matariki, 1; Wyoming. 2; Winifred, 3. S Clrss—Sea Sleigh (7im). 1; Mistdal T and X Classes.—Marie (3m). 1; Val (scr), 2. V Class.—Wild Wave (sm), 1; Scud (10m). 2. _ V Class.—Caprice 11. (12m), 1: Opah Launches.—Kathryn R., 1; Helen C., 2; Irene, 3. DEVONPORT YACHT CLUB A and B Classes.—Victory, 1; Ngatoa, 2; Kotiri, 3. H Class.—Starlock, 1; Celox, 2. L and N Classes.—Kokiri, 1: Rahiri, 2; Waima, 3. Launches.—Kathryn R., 1; Helen C., 2. M Class.—Maratea, 1; M-carer e, 2, Manene, 3. T, X and Y Classes—Marie (3£m). 1; Jupiter (6m), 2; Sheila (10m), 3. TAKAPUNA BOATING CLUB B Class.—Ladye Wilma. 1; Waione, 2. C and E Classes.—Mahoe. 1: lona. 2; Maybelle, 3. H Class.—Starlock. 1; Celox, 2; Spray, L Class —Kokiri, 1; Lovelight, 2; Venus, 3. N Class.—Winifred. 1. Wairere. 2; Matariki, 3. T, X and Y Classes.—Kismet (lm), 1: Val (scr.), 2; Marie (scr), 3. V Class.—Drone (scr), 1. 12ft. 6;n. Class. —Delphine (scr), 1; Suzette (Cm). 2: Trevic (Cm), 3. N.Z. POWER-BOAT ASSOCIATION Launches.—Wanderoo, 1; Kathryn R., 2; Adelaide, 3.