The Sun.
London, England, 1833-08-23 00:00:00

COWES, AUG. 21.

ROYAL YACHT SQU ADRONREGATTA.
This day the long-talked-of match for his Majesty's
Cup, by yachts belonging to the Royal Yacht Squadron,
took place. At on early hour, however, it was ascer-
tained that Galatea, Fanny, and Menai would not come
forward, which caused a considerable degree of disap.
pointment among• the numerous amateurs of aquatics who
had repaired from distant parts of the country to attend
the regatta. At nine, a.m., the preparatory signal was
fired from the starting vessel, moored off Cowes Castle,
for the yachts to go to their stations ; and, accordingly,the
Wafer Witch (Earl of Belfast), Alarm (Mr. Weld), and
Albatross (Mr. Leveson Gower), left their moorings for
that purpose—the other three, as we hove already stated,
having withdrawn from the match. At fifty-five minutes
p ist nine the preparative flag was hoisted at the starting
vessel, for the yachts to be ready to start with their sails;
and at ten a gun was fired, which was the signal for sail-
ing, and the vessels proceeded, the wind blowing fresh
from the westward.
The course was from their station to the eastward,
leaving No•Man's-Land buoy on the starboard hand, round
the Nab light vessel, returning to the westward, leaving
No-Man's-Land on the larboard hand, passing Cowes,
proceeding round a vessel anchored off Yarmouth, on board
of which a Dutch Rig was flying. They then returned
to the starting vessel, between which and Cowes Castle
the yachts passed, leaving the starting vessel on the lar-
board band.
At four P.m., a gun from the Castle announced the
conclusion of the match in favour of the Alarm, which
was backed largely throughout the day.
We are informed that Mr. Weld's vessel, the Alarm,
has, on different occasions, won no fewer than three or
four and twenty cups by her powers of sailing.
We understand that the Waterwitch merely sailed for
the purpose of encouraging the match, and came to anchor
on her return to Cowes roads, to the westward, the other
vessels continuing their course. The Waterwitch's sail-
ing with these cutters astonished every person, eve❑ on
this occasion.
The cup will be presented to the winner by the Com-
modore, this evening at the Club-house.
The rejoicing in honour of the day were similar to
those observed on Saturday last. The squadron was
splendidly dressed i❑ flags ; at twelve a royal salute was
fired from the batteries of the Clubhouse and Secretary.
At one the Falcon, and several of the other yachts fired
a feu de joie. Several steamers, with gay parties and
bands of music, in the roads, added considerably to the
gaiety of the proceedings.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Kent and the
Princess Victoria, and a select party, were afloat daring
the day in the Emerald.
The greater part of the squadron accompanied the
yachts in their course, taking care, however, nut to inter-
kre with their manoeuvres.
We have just been informed that the Duke of Norfolk
has expressed much regret that he did not enter the
Arundel for the cup. His Grace says that he did not con-
template that wind and weather would have been so much
in his favour, had his yacht come forward.
Lady Graham, accompanied by a distinguished party
of visitors, among whom we observed the Marchioness
NVellesley and Miss Caton, Lord Crofton and Lady Wil-
loughby Gordon, embarked on board the Admiralty yacht
at 12, which got under weigh before the match. Her
Ladyship afterwards entertained the party at dinner on
board. The weather throughout the day was delightful,
and the whole scene was quite a moving picture, presenting
in succession infinite variety. A magnificent display of
fireworks will close the amusements of the day.