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Silhouettes of Yacht race contestants 179
1934 to 1935 Flipbook

Independence, First yacht through the heads 180
Table of contents
Waltzing Matilda, Nocture, Luss O Lass Per Gynt after the start.Yachts after the
start 181

Broken spinnaker pole that put Suzanne II out of the race 184 16th March 1933 Bass Strait Race for Trading Ketches. 17th Feb 1934 Move for
England and America boats at Centenary Regatta. 9th March 1934 Lord Forster
Waltzing Mnatilda First across the line prepares to tie up at Constitution dock 190 invited to compete. 9th April 1934 Centenary Regatta Programme is announced 11

Trade winds third over the line 191 9th April 1934 Centenary events Yacht prizes of 1500 pound 13th April 1934
Centenary Regatta at Royals Another six metre probable 12

14th April 1934 Ten Day Regatta Many important races. 16th April 1934 Pleasure
trips on the bay to raise funds for Centenary yachting. 16th april 1934 Fruit marketing
at Williamstown to raise Centenary Regatta funds. 13

21st April 1934 Len Digby Centenary Regatta treeasurer.Racing for major yachting
trophies to be conducted. 2nd & 4th May 1934. Centenary Regatta International Cup
contestant from US. RYCV conduct a successful bridge party to raise funds. HBYC
Yard Area increase 14

11th May 1934 Lord Forster helps Committee 17th May 1934 New eight metre boat
for Vic to replace Vanessa for Sayonara Cup. Len Digby reports inquiries from Java.
4th June 1934 Centenary yachting Ball at St. Kilda Town Hall. Many reports. 15

28th May 1934 Team spirit in golf discussion by RGYC Commodore 31st May 1934
Noted craft to race at Centenary Regatta 4th June 1934 Another American entry 16

7th June 1934 Special guests at Centenary Regatta Ball. 8th June 1934 Nautical
fashion at Centenary Regatta Ball 8th June 1934 Acrospire V launched 17

13th June 1934 Centenary Regatta Events and Prize money Ocean races 14th June
1934 A “Sea Dog’s” night out. Original ballet at Centenary Yachting Ball. 8th June
1934 Yachting Ball at St. Kilda Boats used in scheme of decoration 18

16th June 1934 Yachting ball Lot’s of commodores. Buffet supper. 16th June 1934
Centenary Ball notes by Nautical Noras 19th June 1934 America’s Cup hope
Rainbow launched at Bristol Rhode Island 19

29th Dec 1934 Centenary Yachting Regatta opens brilliantly. 110 Craft take part in
picturesque events on Port Phillip. 27th Dec 1934 Ocean race Ngataki sighted.
Other entrant believed safe 27th Dec 1934 Race from Devonport, Tasmania to
Melbourne starts 66

27th Dec 1934 Ngataki and Te Rapunga send all Well signals. Steamers given
reassuring messages by competing craft. Close finish to race likely. 27th Dec 1934
Open day of Centenary Regatta 67

27th Dec 1934 Array of yachts on bay. Thrilling races. Centenary Regatta begins
Toogooloowoo success. Acrospire IV just wins. Twelve 21 footers across the line 68

29th Dec 1934 Four yachts racing across Bass Strait. 69

29th Dec 1934 Tasman Sea Race. Te Rapunga first to cross the line. 19 days out

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