New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-09-09
Nautical Amusements.

The present season has been remarkably dull
with us in regard to aquatic amusements: more
SO than the last, or any for number of years
previous. great many boats have not been put
into the water at all, and those that have have
confined themselves to fishing expeditions and
short cruises among the islands. There has
been but one regatta any where along the coast
which is very unusual circumstance. This
state Of things is certainly not attributable to
any decline of interest in yachting among our
inhabitants, for new boats are being continually
built and all the old ones retained 1t must
be referred to the absence of some Of the more
enthusiastic lovers Of
"a wet sheet aud flowing sea ~
And wind that follows fast,
And fills the white and rustling sail
And bends the gallant mast,
To the business engagements of others and the
want of prizes and needful Inducements to e1-
ertion.
BY reference to our advertising columns it
will be observed that a series Of regattas are to
be run week after next Pass Christian--the
Saratoga Of the South--is of course the spot
chosen. The distance to be sailed will be the
same on each day, and the same as is customary
in eur regattas--an equilateral triangle of two
miles and half on each side, to be twice passed
over.
On Monday the annual sailing match for the
challenge cup Of the Southern Yacht Club comes
Off a 3s7 a1%
On Tuesday there will be three prizes offered
for boats Of the first, second and third classes
On Thursday two prizes, for two classes.
The first all over Is feet measurement--the
second all under Is feet.
On Saturday the sport will terminate with a
contest for three prizes, to be run for by boats
Of the three classes.
We understand that the following yachts are
expected to be present. Some Of them may not
make their appearance, but enough doubtless Of
which we have not heard will be on hand to
supply the deficiency
Flnsr oIAssMischief sylpb, Sea Serpent, Mystery,
Ripple Alce--T. sl5 i
2SEeosD cL4ssVesper, Kate, Venture, stngaree Sc
TnIaD ClAss.-crescent, Elephant, Spray, j. G. Rob-
inson, Algerine, White Cloud, Sheriff..
"A feet of twenty sail may be safely calculated
upon in attendance on the weeks sport. The
interest will be proportionate1y increased and
probably, also, the attendance Of spectators
We should be pleased to see some other boats
present that we could maine. Inasmuch, how
ever, as all goods cannot be enjoyed at the same
time, we shall content ourselves with what is
certain and assured There are number of
sailing matches spoken Of to come off between
rival craft during the week. We shall make it
point to be present and record whatever trans
pires. Beyond the regular races it is impos-
sible to speak beforehand Of what may occur.
On Friday evening, the 22d, there will be a
grand Mask and Fancy Dress Ball at Mont
gomery's, which will undoubtedly be graced by
the attendance of much Of that beauty which
rendered the balls at the same place SO inter-
esting week or two since.
We have given an outline Of the amusements
of the week commencing on the 18th. Those
who desire to know more will do well to be
present al ssg 81 4lE