The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-07-28 00:00:00

SAILING CONTES7W ON THE COAST.

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A wait aie4mbbigli <the admirers of aquatic *ports were
am on Friday last, though not so uninerous as was anti-
cipated, which may be easily accounted for, as throughout
Thursday, and up to Friday noon, it blew a strong easterly
breeze, accompanied by a heavy surf, which prevented the
yachts arriving from Plymouth, Dartmouth, and other
ports to the westward. It was feared no sidling would
take place ; however, by the exertions of Captain Dillon,
the steward, a good match was made between some pha-
sure boats of this place and Paington, and at twelve o'clock
fourteen of them sailed from the appointed station. Much
sl-',ll and snmanship was displayed ; in going round the
buo7s the B lie Sausage (of Finquay ) soon tuok the lead,
and kept it in a most gallant st:t; throughout the well-
contested trial of nautical skill, and won by considerable
distance. This prize was an elegant chased Grecian
Goblet.

There was an excellent dinner at Poulton's Hotel,
who, as usual, gave every luxury of the season, and the
attendance was of the hest. _ _

In the evening a Ball, under the patronage of the Hon.
Lady Dashwood. and lieo. Carey, Esq. was most brilliantly
attended by all the beauty and fashion of the environs.—
Quadrille dancing was kr pt up with spirit to a late hour.
Among the company we noticed—
Sir Henry Carew. Sr Charles Dastemod, General Merrick. Col.
Henderson, Joseph GtArrow, Esq. and Mrs. Narrow, Win. Pollard,
Esq. Mrs. Pollard, Miss Simmons, Edward Kitson. Esq. George
Fisher, Esq. Miss Fisher, Mrs. George Carry, MIILw Ireland, Miss
O'Farrell, Miss Frankland, Rev. 11. nradridge, Peter Rradridge,
Esq. Rev. Thomas Kitson, W. Kitson., Esq. Captain Ayacough.
and'Alrs. A yscough, Captain Gore, R.N. and Mrs. (lore, Rev. F.
nelfield, N. link. Esq. Henry Studdy., Esq. and Misses Studtly,
J. Shepherd. Esq. J. P. Shepherd, jun. Esq. Captain nobles,
R. N. and Mrs. nobles. Lieut. St. John, R.N. Captain Robles,
Cape. Devon, R.N. and Mrs. Devon, &c.
It is much to be regretted that there was not a larger
show of yachts, as the cups were unusually elegant. The I
first prize was a cup and cover elegantly embossed, and
quite appropriate to the purpose ; around it is Neptune in
!his car, drawn by sea-horses, and accompanied by tritons, I
the whole beautifully chased and relieved with sea weeds
and shells. The cover a gram, of shells and sea weed, sur-
mounted by a single shell. This beautiful specimen of
art reflects the greatest credit on Air. Realism (of this town)
and Capt. Dillon. whose design he has so ably executed.
At a meeting of the Steward and Committee held at the
Marine Library this morning, it was determined that the I
remainder of the cups should not be sailed for until next
summer, when it is hoped that favourable winds will ad-
mit of a more numerous arrival of yachts, and spirited
competitors for the splendid cups.
EX MOUTH It Eft TTA
Thursday was ushered in at break of day by the firing of
guns, displaying of flags, and playing of the Exmouth
band. At twelve the public breakfast room was crowded
with beauty and fashion, near two hundred persons being
present. The polite attention of Sir I). Forest, the Stew-
ard of the Regatta, and the Laity Patronesses, threw a
charm on all around, and every person appeared pleased.
After the breakfast the regatta commenced—three yachts
, started for the first cup, which was won by Mr. TUrner's
Invincible, beating the Fawn by only a minute and a half,
after going round a course of thirteen miles. So"n after
the boats started it was clear the contest would 1w between I
the Fawn and Invincible, taking the lead of the. Friends. I
This rare afforded much ainus:iment, and was well con-
tested
by the two leading boats, each of which was I
managed in a stilful and seaman-like manner, and both
have won their silver cups. When the wand freshened on
ping large, the Fawn took the lead ; on the wind dying
away, the Invincible got a-head, and kept it the remainder
of the race, owing to the lightness of the wind.
The races contributed not a little to the delight of the
spectators, who were most numerous, some thousands of
/ persons being present, among whom were a great number!
la beautiful and well-dressed females, who, being scattered'
over the sloping grounds and brew of the hill, presented to
the eve of those in bolts at sea one of the most pleasing
prospects that can 1w imagined. The races were contested
with much spirit; five horses started for the bilver quart.
In the first heat two of them bolted, and dui'. riders were
thrown. Air. Chapman's grey mare won the second heat,
and tar, --'s bay the third. It is said that the match is
postponed to l'hursday next. Mr. Land's bay mare won
the Lathe's cup, and his pony the saddle and bridle.
In the evening the ball was numerously and fashionably
attended; the dancing wat kept up with much spirit.