OUT OF THE LOCKER

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 534, 11 December 1928, Page 16

OUT OF THE LOCKER

The B class keeler Waione, which used to be a regular winner in the earlier days, i-s beginning to show twinkling toes again now that her new owners are getting to know her idiosyncrasies. Owing to the fact that the Akarana Yacht Club’s annual race to Awaroa Bay on Saturday takes place on the last week-end before the long ocean races to Russell and Tauranga, it is forecast that there will not be large entries in the keel classes. Mulleties are expected to turn out in force. Taylor Bros.’ 45-footer Lady Sterling was out during the week-end trying out a new suit of sails. The canvas was not, however, setting very well. With his characteristic desire to assist the sport of aquatics, the harbourmaster, Captain 11. H. Sergeant, has laid off a course in Hobson Bay inside the railway embankment for the trial races for the selection of Auckland’s outboard representative to compete in the Dominion championships at Russell after Christmas. The course, of which a fine view can be obtained from the embankment or Parnell Park, is a triangular one just a nautical mile in all. The trials take place on Saturday, December 22. The launch men on he Manukau are greatly interested in a 28-knot reliability try-out to be held next month. Mr. Latimer has given a handsome silver cup with a model of a launch surmounting it as first prize. The cup was designed by the secretary of the Manukau Yacht Club, Mr. J. W. Rawlinson. It is to be known as the Kermath Cup. Mr. R. Thompson, of Richmond Club, has built a 14-footer square bilge boat, and had the first sail during the weekend. Observers were well pleased with the performance of the new boat. * * # The disappearance of Mr. R. Rogers from the Maunganui on her recent trip from Sydney recalled a name well known to many old hands of the yachting world. He was connected with many boats, and was a keen racing man, as some of his family still are. A graduate from the small boat class, Andrews, of the Manukau Yacht Club, is making a name for himself. In the combined clubs’ race recently ho handled Nyria for .her owners, and went into second place, displaying good judgment. The 14-footer class was designed to train youngsters, and on the Manukau is fulfilling that purpose. * * The art union promoted to raise funds to send a Manukau crew to the Cornwell Cup is to be drawn this week. A special function at the yacht club pavilion will be held to mark the occasion. About £SO has already been raised. The Manukau Yacht Club will race over the usual course this week-end. Last week was a bye for all boats. Most of them went fishing, but the nor’-easter sent them home very, damp. The Z class boys had a cruise to a picnic at Waikowhai. Mr. C. Sutherland has a new speed boat on the western harbour. The first run was taken during the break this last week. She was built at Or.ihunga. A new 18-footer flattie was tried out by Mr. Hosking. He previously raced Limelight, which he had built himself, but not being pleased with her, took the boat to pieces, and has fashjoned a new craft. The single-hand race in Z class boats on the Manukau has brought 25 entries. Closing day is December 17. Among the old hands who are ready to try salt water again are Messrs. J. Park, V. Andrews, A. Jeff, F. Seccombe, E. Gilbert, J. Grant, and Jock Coldicutt. The first heat will be sailed this week by Messrs. T. Pardington, C. Herbert, and C. Schnauer. * * * Cobar, Mr. Allan’s launch, was exploring Henderson Creek on Saturday, and went as far as Tui Glen camp. A flattie was taken as company. Point Chevalier Club has arranged a picnic for January 12, on the upper harbour. * * * A revival of an old custom —point-to-point sailing by boats on cruise—is possible this summer. Mr. W. P. Endean has proposed the idea, and is

receiving good support. in former years there was some fine competition in these unofficial races, to the Barrier, back to Kawau, and northwards. „ lies was out last week-end for a spin. » « * The racing unsettled most of the crews, but a number made Matiatia. There was plenty of air for the return journey, and all of the moorings were occupied early on Sunday evening.