The above Club's first regatta of the reason was hedin the Siking Reach, a week yesterday. Though the weather on the previous day gave little promise of being fine, quite a number of houseboats started in the afternoon and their occupants: were rewarded by having a most enjoyable day from every point of view. There was a good sailing breeze, which lasted the whole day, while there was just enough cloud to keep off the heat and glare of the sun.
There wera two official races and below we give full particulars of each, The first race very conclusively proved the excellent aniling qualities of Mr. Keswick's new sampan the Dabchick. The large and powerful Stoan, another new sampan, came in second and the Ohesper, also a sampan, was third.
The second race which chiefly consisted of running and reaching was won by the Cheeper, her large now sail giving her avery distinct advantage on these points of sailing.
The following are the particulars of the racing
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