The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-08
YACHTING.
Annual Regatta Of the Shrewsbury Yacht
Club-Fine Breeze and a Splendid Race
The Matte Declared the Victor.

Annual Regatta Of the Shrewsbury Yacht
Club-Fine Breeze and a Splendid Race
The Matte Declared the Victor.
The third annual regatta of the Shrewsbury Yacht
Club, which took place on Thursday was surrounded
by all the circumstances that could possibly contri-
butte to Its success and setting aside the more i'm
porant events OF the deserves to be chron-
cled II not the best OF minor contests at least as the
prettest display that has taken place this year. The
affair came or on the Shrewsbury river, locality
picturesque in the extreme, and one well calculated
to test the skill OF sailing masters The Shrewsbury
Club Is but three years in existence, and although
comparatively unknown Is nevertheless rapidly
creeping into notoriety, promising ere long
to become well organized and permanent nstltu-
ton. 1t derives Its support from q few gentlemen
residing in the neighborhood who appear to have
used much exertion to promote yachting, and the
great encouragement which the club has received
from its kindred friends is undoubtedly significant
of its future advancement. The contest yesterday
Of course not exclusive, general invitation be-
ing given to all surrounding clubs, with what result
the entries below will disclose Over twelve yachts
were set down as competitors though but ten ap-
peared at the start. Considerable interest was
manifested in the race heightened, it was, by the
uncertainty which prevailed as to the probable
winner. AS will be seen the yachts entered
were Of limited dimensions, though possessing great
merit as swift saers s snd otherwise
From the first, however, the race was really be-
tween the Matte, OF the Bayonne, and the Abby, OF
the Shrewsbury Yacht Clubs, although strong hopes
entertained Of the Comet, Of New Jersey. Many
OF the others were favorably mentioned, and
large crowd OF persons, including many ladies,
witnessed the contest which was evidently
Whole quite favorable, varying at times, but Mt to
try the capacities OF the yachts For the spectator
most agreeable day favored the event, the heat Of
Which with the surrounding delightful Scenery con-
trbuted largely to the pleasure OF the event. The
distance to be sailed twelve miles, starting from
Fair Haven dock, opposite Van Tines Hotel, thence
around q stakeboat opposite Port Washington,
thence around stakeboat on re- Red Bank thence
between nagboat and dock at place OF starting. Mr.
John r. Maery, Bayonne Yacht Club, and Mr.. James
judges and Mr.. s. ]. Delan acted as referee. The
prizes were:-For the first winning boat, 500; the
second, $780, the third 500; the fourth, $10 the fifth,
IS; the sixth, a silver cup. Shortly before two
O'Clock the following yachts appeared at the stake
boat. The time allowed was minute and half to
the boat
Crazy Jane y Y. C...... Mr.. jerks. .......... 1s
Abby, s. Y. C.......... Mr.. Masters. ......... q
Flying Cloud, s. Y. C......Mr. Honmer. ........ %
DreadnOught,
Port Washington. -. -. Mr.. Longstreet ..... 20
Lille May, Hoboken. ...... Mr.. Fowler. .......... 81
H Ms,i,s b A. Mr. H Hssn.1s 20
Un as1,e nayGn9e dosnet. q
Comet New Jersey Y. G.. Mr.. Hall: :......... Is
Precisely a, quarter past two ocIocx the gun
WAS fired and Off went the smaller craft In their
regular order. The breeze freshened considerably,
fected. The last yacht left the dock with q ringing
cheer as If to give announcement for her Compel:
excellent style, closely pursued by Crazy Jane,
Georgia. Unkn9wn. Lille May Eliza Jane I and the
up, the greatest skill and tact were brought to bear
and q wet sail and flowing sea were the order of
the day. IL was unquestiOnably beautiful spec
tace, picturesque as well as Interesting and exciting
The judges, with large pasty, followed closely in
Watched the 7afous taccs Of nd the sra
The contest towards Port washington was
gained OH her along os ana @sn %
out in the wind rushed vigorously to the 'front.' The
parting OF her shroud however, when rounding the
time in running ahead. The others maintained
nearly their positions. except the Lavine, which
Bank was the feature Of the contest. The breeze
once more freshened and down came the little fleet In
splendid style. With commendable experiences the
Matte, which was well manned by the brothers
Ellsworth, got matters TO rights and once more
1 a1sE for pace seaV
still like knife she cut the waters and sped quickly
on her way. Gradually gaining on the Abby the In
terest arose 10 high pitch but when the Matte ran
ahead the was virtually at an end. Most OF the
other craft Jagged considerably: The Abby kept
wen up As ulu likewise the COmet, LaVlne crazy
Jane Cnquestionably the yachts were tried to their
utmost capacity, and altogether many excellent
tacks and man9uvres were exhibited. Having
rounded the stakeboat at Red Bank, which she did
at twentysiX minutes past three O'Clock, she gradu
ally increased her speed and left but little doubt IN
the minds OF the spectators as to her ultimate trl
umph. She was well handled, and TO that fact may
to some extent, her success be attributed The
other yachts were likewise skfully managed. and
altogether the regatta was admirable though the
arrangements might have been somewhat more per.
feet. the day was enjoyed by large crowds OF
IN. Enir xvhi tfo mt
tractiveness and fine location for minor yacht
will no doubt ere long become popular resort. The
victory Of the Matte by over four minutes did not
surprise those who acquainted with her sailing
powers The boats arrived at the nagboat in the
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