The handicap for Saturday's race was framed according to the Yacht Racing Association scale of allowance for difference of rating. The course was from the usual starting line, down river, round the Red Buoy end back, fnihing dross the starting me.
The day was not a propitious one for such along race. 'The wind was light and unsteady, the general direction being from 8.E,, butes one owner wished to lay up yacht for the winter at an early date, an another will be in preparation for' the Autumn Regatta of the Rowing Club until nearly the end of the month, it was decided to hoist the starting flag and chance getting home.
Five yachts faced the starter, the line being crossed as follows Romolo Oh. 17m. 50s, Undine Oh, 18m, 226, Clutha Oh. 19m. 05s.
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