Rowing

Three-quarters of a length was our winning margin in the race from the eastern end of St. Heller's Ray to a point off the Tamaki Yacht Club's boathouse.

Auckland got away smartly, closely followed by Canterbury, and after a quarter of a mile were a length ahead of Victoria and Otago. After half a mile Canterbury took the lead but, catching a crab, fell back. They recovered quickly, however, and again drew ahead of Auckland.

Victoria, rowing a fast stroke drew ahead of Otago at the mile, and after passing Kohi wharf had a length on Otago. Auckland weakened at this stage and the position of the crews was then Canterbury, Auckland, Victoria. Otago, Canterbury having two lengths on Victoria at this point.

Three quarters of a mile from home Victoria challenged and rapidly closed the gap between themselves and Canterbury. Stroking 36 they drew level 100 yards, from home and Canterbury again got into difficulties. Victoria finished strongly and won comfortably. Otago not far away, were third.