Boating

The Boating during the Easter term has, on the whole, been more enjoyable than for some years past. At the beginning of term rumours were abroad in boating circles that a new tub had been bought, and when, a fortnight later, they were confirmed and a new tub, of the most luxurious type, was delivered at the school, boaters could have been seen staring at it with amazed but appreciative eyes. A new set of oars also helped to reinforce our depleted sets.

The river during the term has been good to us, and only on one occasion has it flooded. Nevertheless, many cold trips have been endured. In our opinion, the standard of boating in the School is improving. The quality of the rowing in the inter-House races was the best for many years, and the number of boys wishing to learn has increased considerably, as was evident from the number of St. Peter's Fours on the river. Both the Rise and School House have had three fours regularly on the river for the first time in House boating for three years. These crews, most of them beginners at the start of the season, have made great progress.

We would conclude this brief note with an expression of our thanks to Mr. R. S. Sickle, 0.P., who undertook the coaching of the Temple crews throughout the term and whose efforts produced excellent results.

INTER-HOUSE RESULTS.

1st Division—Semi-final: Rise beat Temple easily.. Final: Rise beat School House by 2i lengths. 2nd Division—Semi-final: Rise beat Temple by 2 lengths. Final : School House beat Rise by 3 feet.

THE 1st DIVISION BOAT RACES.

The semi-final was rowed on Friday, March 13th, between the Rise and Temple. The day was dull, with a

fair wind blowing, and Dench, winning the toss, chose for Temple the Railway side. The Rise got a poor start, and the Temple crew held their own for the first 100 yards, when the Rise settled down and began to draw ahead. They continued to gain, in the end finishing up with a lead of about six lengths. Course: Boathouse to Lendal. Time: 4 mins. 26 secs. CREWS—Rise: R. E. Dodd (bow), W. H. Ping (2), P. L. Hort (3), A. C. Brown (stroke), W. P. Anelay (cox). Temple: J. D. Ward (bow), A. Calder (2), A. L. Wyman (3), P. R. G. Dench (stroke), D. Harker (cox).

The final was rowed on Saturday, March 14th, between School House and the Rise, and there was a great deal of tension, as the crews were very evenly matched. It was a very fine sunny day. The Rise won the toss and chose the Railway side. School House got a poor start but did not loose much by it, the Rise only leading by a canvas to the diving boards. In turning the course both coxes nearly fouled each other, but quickly disentangled themselves. The Rise crew " gave her ten" through Scarborough Bridge and gained about a length. Through the Bridge the School House crew were obviously labouring, but managed to pull themselves together for a spurt at the finish. But the Rise had gained too great a lead and passed the post two and a half lengths in front. Course: Boathouse to Lendal. • Time: 4 mins. 15 secs. CREWS—Rise: R. E. Dodd (bow), W. H. Ping (2), P. L. Hort (3), A. C. Brown (stroke), W. P. Anelay (cox). School House: R. L. Miller (bow), M. M. Barker (2), R. R. L. Pryer (3), R. J. McKinlay (stroke), R. H. Walker (cox).

THE 2nd DIVISION BOAT RACES.

The semi-final was rowed on Monday, March 23rd, between the Rise and Temple. The day was fine and sunny,.

and there was little difference in the sides, but in winning the toss, the Rise chose the Railway side. Temple got a good start compared with the Rise and were soon half a length in the lead. After the Boathouse the Rise crew began to settle down and draw ahead to win by two lengths. Course : Wall-end to Diving Boards. Time : 2 mins. 55 secs. CREWS—Rise: G. D. Smith (bow), D. C. Thompson (2), J. P. Corry (3), T. F. Morris (stroke), W. H. Gaitskell (cox). _ Temple : P. B. Young (bow), D. A. Harker (2), P. J. Coward (3), R. B. Wharldall (stroke), V. B. Gregory (cox).

The final was rowed on Wednesday, March 25th, after many postponements. The day could not have been better from the racing point of view, and, winning the toss, School House chose the Railway side. Both crews got poor starts, but soon settled down, the Rise being about a canvas in front at the Boathouse. After this School House increased their rate of striking and gradually caught up and,gained a slight lead. In the middle of the course both coxes were extremely excited and nearly rammed each other, but managed to clear. In doing this the Rise lost half a length and started to go all out to the finishing post, now barely 50 yards away. The School House crew pulled together magnificently, as did the Rise crew in a great effort to catch up, but the School House kept their small lead to win by only three feet.

This grand race provided a fitting close to a very successful term's boating. Course: Wall-end to Diving Boards. Time: 2 mins. 30 secs.

CREWS School House : I. M. Ormiston (bow), T. C. Middleton (2), P. Penniston (3), D. H. Denholm (stroke), P. J. Denholm (cox). Rise: G. D. Smith (bow), D. C. Thompson (2), J. P. Corry (3), T. F. Morris (stroke), W. H. Gaitskell (cox). 42