OUTBOARD RACING

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 868, 11 January 1930, Page 1

OUTBOARD RACING

GOOD CONTESTS AT PANMURE BASIN FIRST EVENT ON NEW TRACK

A series of hard racs was held by the Outboard Division of the New Zealand Power . Boat Association on the Panmure Basin this afternoon. This was the first time the Panmure Basin has been used for racing and it was found to be - entirely satisfactory. The shores afforded an unsurpassed view of the Basin and the racing could be seen, from any . part. The weather* was not of the best, but visibility was good and the officials decided to carry on, despite the rain. The racing was excellent, but the first race was spoilt by some competitors omitting a buoy. Considering thg inclement weather it was a very good attendance, in addition to the number of “pirates” on the main road. Results a,re as follows: A. AND B. CLASS HANDICAP (Three Laps.) MISS AKARANA (lm 55s behind) .... 1 STTNRAY (limit) 2 Time, 8.25. Also: Bonzo Jnr. and Flee tun (omitted first buoy). C. CLASS HANDICAP (Five Laps.) MISS MARQUETTE (20secs behind) .. 1 BLUE STREAK (30secs behind) ... 2 Myrtle Jnr. did not finish. D CLASS HANDICAP (Five Laps) MISS MARQUETTE (lm 40s beiid.) 1 OCEAN MULE (2m 10s behind.) .. 2 SEA HORSE (lm 50s behind) .. .. 3 Time, 9m 345.. Silver Town Kid missed a buoy and was disqualified. Sea Horse and Ocean Mule also missed a buoy, but turned back and rounded the mark. B AND C CLASSES HANDICAP (Five Laps) ROLY HOPPA (limit) 3 SUN RAY (limit) .. 2 BONZO (limit) 3 Time, 14m Bs.