The Archive · 1936

Disappointing Race for Yachtsmen

The typhoon having passed by Jyachtsmen were the first to resume 'T. their sport and on Aug. 4, five boats in the "A" class fleet tarned out, for what was unfortunately rather a disappointing race. 'The rain and a lack of wind' made the contest "uninteresting "and with a strong tide to contend with only Ingomar managed to round the marks, the remaining four boats giv ing up in disgust after trying vainly for almost an hour to reach the frst "mark, Starting from the Point line, the }boats were sent up river against the ebb and a head. wind and though Hagomar dia manage to get around, nearest of the remainder up after getting to within 100 yards of the first busy, the others being completely out of the running.

This win, puts Ingomar into a strong position in the series, and she now holds a long lead in points over her nearest rival, was Japan lou a), 3, W. Wa (China). ime Times were:

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