AT THE SIGN OF THE PENNANT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 540, 18 December 1928, Page 14

AT THE SIGN OF THE PENNANT

OUT OF THE LOCKER The 22-foot mullet-boat enus was the object of some interest at Awaroa. Members of her crew were much envied when they were seen trying out an i outboard motor which drove the yacht | along at five or six knots. “We must i have one,’" was heard from a number ' of cockpits. [ Under a mass of canvas the Viking i made a fast passage down to Awaroa. ! She later disappeared toward Cowes Bay. The following additional handicaps Iha Vo been declared for the annual ocean race to Russell; Keel Yachts. —Windward, 4.35. Centreboard Boats. —Winifred, 4h. Yachtsmen are remarking that the pohutukawa, or more familiarly known as the Christmas tree, is very late this year. Usually at this time at Awaroa, at any rate, the tree is a mass of crimson bloom and a glorious sight. • * * On the way home many boats drifted across tQ Maraetai. Some of the boatmen say they have never seen such rain as descended in torrents soon after one o’clock on Sunday afternoon. One crew* could not see the cliffs from a distance of 100yds. Novelty racing events by the latest in sailing craft —canvas canoes at Bevonport, is billed for this week-end. The canoes are fitted with a centreboard and carry quite a big sail; they make a good pace and tlie owners take great pride in their boats. * * * Devonport boat-owners are feeling very keenly the loss of landing facilities in Torpedo Bay since the Harbour Board pulled down Buder’s Wharf. Efforts were made to induce the board to spare the wharf, or part of it, so that launphes and yachts could have easy landing conditions. Tfie board, however, was adamant. It built a gridiron in place of the wharf, and this has been much appreciated. Boatmen are now to raise money to erect a small jetty opposite the Yacht Club’s pavilion.

*■ Dy KEELSON. |f A HAPPY CHRISTMAS | ID; To all yacht and launch men ij--7J5 the SUN extends the compli- |g ti> ments of the season and its best 31 ffi wishes for a happy Christmas A fi> and a prosperous New Year. rr ,s£ May their course he smooth with A H- fair breezes and sparkling it waters wheresoever they cruise jg A and roam. rg