ARIKI SAILS WELL IN SQUADRON RACE

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 573, 28 January 1929, Page 13

ARIKI SAILS WELL IN SQUADRON RACE

GOOD HANDICAPPING The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has every reason for gratification with its harbour races on Saturday. Rarely have so close and interesting contests been staged among the big boats. Another great battle was seen in the squadron’s M class. The A class boats raced for the Macky Memorial Trophy, the B class for the Johnston Cup and the M's for the Wilson Cup. Weather conditions could hardly Have been more favourable. A fresh breeze from the south with a dash of the west in it drove the boats along in fine style out in the Rangitoto Channel. Handled by that fine yachtsman, Mr. W. R. Wilson, the old crack Ariki finished first and won the race. On corrected times Nga-Toa (Mr. E. Winstone) was placed second, only 3Ssec. separating the two. Victory (Mr. H. George) was third on corrections, being ssec. over the second boat's time. The handicapping was exceptionally well done, only 5m 23s separating first and last boats. On corrected times Vaione (Mr. R. J. Worssam) picked up the race for the B’s. Manene (Mr. R. D. Stewart, jnr.) was successful in the M event. The racing officials were: Messrs. A. M. Gilmour, B. W. Beaumont, C. T. Trevithick and J. C. Hewson. The courses were: A and B Classes. —From the start off King’s Wharf to the Bastion, thence back to the saltworks, thence to the Bastion, thence to the saltworks again, and thence back to the King’s Wharf, a distance of 16.1 nautical miles. _ _ M Class. —From the start off King s Wharf to tho white light buoy, thence to the compass dolphin in Judge’s Bay, thence to the finishing line off King’s Wharf, about six nautical miles. THE RACING A great start was effected at 2.30 by the A class yachts. All man-

oeuvred for tlie line so closely that the six crossed within ten seconds of one another. The order was Victory, Ariki, Rawene, lorangi, Nga-Toa, and Prize. Off Devonport, Rawene was well to windward of the rest, while Nga-Toa stood over toward North Shore, the other four lying between. At the Bastion for the second rounding, Ariki had established a comfortable lead from lorangi, which in turn was well ahead of Nga-Toa. Rawene was then fifth, and the others well astern. Tho order rounding the Bastion for the last time was: Ariki, leading lorangi by five minutes; Nga-Toa was eight minutes behind Ariki; Rawene, Victory and Prize followed in that order. Finishing and corrected times were:— Ariki (scr), 4.9.36, same; lorangi (4m 2s), 4.55.26, 4.51.24; Nga-Toa (9m 7s). 4.59.21. 4.50.14; Victory (11m), 5.1.19. 4.50.19; Rawene (9m 565), 5.1.33, 4.51.37; Prize (7m 17s). 5.2.14, 4.54.59. The result was:— Ariki 1 Nga-Toa 2 Victory 3 B Class- —The order of starting was: Kotiri and Waione, almost equal, with Rangi hard at heel. was several seconds further astern. Kotiri fell back a little through trouble with a jib. Scout came along about llmin late. Finishing times were:—Kotiri (scr), 5.23.54; Waione (Ini 30s), 5.24.7; Windward (5m 30s),' 5.36.19; Rangi (9m), 5.38.33; Scout (10m 30s), 5.43.11. Result:— Waione J Jvotriri 2 Rangi . . o M Class. —The six competitors, all scratch, were dispatched at three o’clock to a splendid start. Maratea was slightly ahead of the rest, which were all at hand, in the following order: Matarere, Mischief, Manene, Mawhiti, and Maia. All immediately set spinnakers for the run down harbour. Off Victoria Wharf. Devonport. Manene was ahead, with the others thus: Matarere, Maratea, Maia, Mawhiti, and Mischief, which was well to leeward. Rounding the Judge’s Bay dolphin for the last leg to the finish, the order was Manene. Maratea, Matarere, with the other three well astern. Mawhiti was fourth. Mischief fifth, and Maia last. A great race was staged bv Manene, Maratea, and Matarere from the eastern breakwater. The first-named was a few yards off the other two, which were running neck-and-neck. The finishing times were:—Manene, 4.13.40., 1; Maratea, 4.13.47., 2; Matarere, 4.13.55., 3. Also finished: Mawhiti, 4.16.53; Mischief, 4.21.50; Maia, 4.21.58. AT KOHIMARAMA TAMAKI CLUB’S PROGRAMME % A steady breeze blowing off shore ! provided brisk conditions for yachtsl men who were attracted to Kohimaj rama on Saturday afternoon by th*=» j programme of the Tamaki Yacht Club. Several good races resulted, the hanj dicapping proving particularly effici- ■ ont, and speed-boat races were held | between the Kohimarama and St. i Heliers wharves. The .'arrangements were carried out I smoothly, and each race was started : from -the deck of the scow Thistle. • which was anchored off the wharf, and 1 acted as flagship. Mr. W. A. ilkin-

son was tlie starter and judge, and Captain 11. C. Barnes was the timekeeper. Results: Star Class. —The course was from the starting line, round the Bastion, outsioc Bean Rook, and round- mark off JSt. Heliers Bay, to be completed twice. The start was an excelent one. June, Ola IV., and Moa crossing the line in that order, with not more than -->seo between first and third. At the end of the tirst round Ola ldd bv Uosec. with Moa second, and June oseo behind. The result was: Ola, 4.5.11, 1; June, 4.7.36. 2; Moa. 4.8.42, 3. T, X, and V Classes. —Opali, Shalimnr, Jupiter, Valencia, Eleanor. Kismet. Joan, and Caprice (3min late) started in that order. Opah and Sha'imar fought it out betwen them, the former crossing the line with a lead of *3Bsec. The finishing times were: Opah, 4.17.35; Shall mar, 4.18.13; Joan, 4.19.9; Kismet, 4.19.44; Jupiter, 4.22.10; Eleanor. 4.22t38: Valencia. 4.24/48; Caprice. 4.32.2. Result: Opah. 1; Valencia, 2; Jupiter, 3. T and X Classes. —Shall mar. 1; Joan. 2; Eleanor, 3. Y Class. —Valencia, 1; Jupiter, 2; Opah, 3. M Class. —Six boats started off the King’s Wharf at 4.30. Maratea was first to cross the line, followed by Maroro, Matarere,. Mawhiti. Maia, and Manene in that order. The course was round Bean Rock, round mark off St. Heliers Wharf, finishing between the flagship and Kohtmnraxna Wharf. After a keen race the finishing times were: Manene 5.16.-1; Maratea, 5.17; Maroro, 5.1 1. 2 a; Mawhiti, 5.17.42; Matarere. 5.18.33; Maia, 5.20.-0. Result: Manene, 1; Maratea. 2; Maroro, 3. Outboard Handicap, distance two mile* from Kohimarama to Sr Heller* and back.—The competing speeders were Miss a raw a (scr), U. Devil, Jun. <3osec). N'vmnh (ltnin 20sec), and Tamaki (2min 20sec). The course was inclined to be choppv, but a fast though unexciting rac« resulted. Result: , 0 3^ 4 ’.. ,*-* Tamaki, 3.8.15, 2; Miss Arawa, 3.8.30, L. Devil, Jun., 3.5.50, 4. , . A second four-mile outboard race attraded Mi.“» Arawa <»«■>* Jg- De'i 1 Jd‘. (lmin 30sec). . Nymph ( -™ ">• t4min) Chanclt (4mm), and Dlza> *4 min). Result: Kymph. 1; Mto« Arawa, 2; u. Devil Juu.. 3. Won by ssec. MANUKAU BEATS TAKAPUNA CHALLENGE RACE DECIDED Tlie vncht Ladye Wilma, representing the Manukau yacht and MotorBoat Club, defeated Jona, sailed on behalf of the Takapuna Boating Club, on Saturday in a race from Stanley Point to Owhanaki Bay. Waiheke. Ladye Wilma, which was sailed by Mr. W. Hudson, had as crew Messrs. K. Belcher, J. Fordyce, and F. Fletcher. lona's crew was Messrs. J. J. Mac—kay (skipper), K- Waddell. K. White, E. Denham and B. R. Beachman. At -.45 Ladye Wilma was iirst away and off the dock set her spinnaker I well forward and further improved I her position. lona also set her leader and spinnaker, but was unable to head Ladye Wilma, which maintained her lead until the finish. On Saturday evening a vote of thanks was passed to Messrs. J. Waddell and R. Lidgard. owners of lona and Lad vo Wilma, respectively, for placing their boats at the disposal of the Takapuna and Manukau Yacht Clubs. Tlie toast of the winning boat and crew was honoured and the Fellowship Cup. presented to Mr. C. Herbert, commodore of tlie Manukau yacht and Motor-Boat Club. The next race for the cup willtakplace on the Manukau during the R>_'i»-30 season.