The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-03-11
YAcHTIN q.


syle Season of 1S6S-Its Early Opening and
Prospective Briiliancy-Thc Clubs Of New
York, Brooklyn, Jersey City and Hobolcn-
Changes since Last Autumn-The Dninty
Crafts TO Inaugurate the Exhilaruting Pas.
fine.
Spring has commenced, however SHOWS and fross
may attest to the contrary. True, there has been
but little thus far to assure Of the fact the
caiendar OF the Winter, not satisfied with
being more harsh and dsagreeablc than for many
years. seemed inclined to be unreasonaby persistent
bvincing an uncaed for lingering desire like the
old man OF the mountain to take up tantalizing
position on the back OF spring, which he would not
Sacate. II did not matter much that spring strug-
Gled for relief, as she was borne down by
the heavy load. Yet with all his persistence
all his sullen storms and wild moods, winter
must grant long respite soon from his tyrannous
rule, giving way to green fields and velvety turf
spreading itself carpetwise over the thrcbbing
ground. If any indications were required to estab-
fish the fact that the days Of genial sunshine with
balmy breezes were near us 1t Is the commencement
of that activity always discernibe at this season In
the circles of yachting in and around the metropolis.
Whatever has been the brilliancy OF former years III
this exhllaratng pastime; whatever has been the
grandeur Of regatas reviews and memorable cruises
bf the several yacht clubs from the parent associa-
ton to the latest aquatic organization, they VIII
poorly compare with the intended displays and
excited Of the yachting season soon to open.
This will unquestlonably be so, and already some OF
the owners OF the many pleasure vessels composing
the various clubs have gone to work earlier than Is
their custom to repair, reft and redecorate their
dainty crafts and 1t viii not be many days. II spring
succeeds in dumping winter into the first propous
pond, the results Of this ambitious and praise
worthy zeal are apparent There is an immensely Of
yachting talk everywhere, plans for the coming
season eagerly discussed and many seem to
possess good deal Of abstruse information touching
divers 'litte yachtsn now being constructed, which
said 'liitle yachs in their estimation are designed
to make quite display In regard to time. These
references and the arguments usually interlinked
often marked with genuine enthusiasm, go a
great way in proof Of the prophecy that
this year win be pre-eminently a yachting
year. Not only are there new boats being
constructed where flowing lines and perfect
symmetry combined, but the spirited officers Of
some OF the clubs have in contemplation such add-
lions to their anchorage grounds and surroundings
that will clothe them with renewed attraction.
What dainty crafts will spread their bunting early
in the season, their owners delighng in the Of
yachting, not Winding little tar from hauling the
halyards, or little stiffness from hard work at obst-
nate llers, with the officers Of the respective clubs
Ior inc ensuing season, Inc new boats now IN pro-
cess OF cons rucon, and the evidence that each as
socatlon III start with vim for the suitable inau-
guraton OF aquatic pleasures are noted herewith
THE NEW YORK YACHT CLUB.
The organization OF this association in the year
1874 having FOR It's object the systematic fostering OF
the noble art Of yachting and the development of
that usefulness Of which ii is in many ways suscepti-
BILE, caused the noble recreation to be appre-
ciated, and yachting suddenly became popular
amusement, the feet-wnged crafts almost stimuli
taneous sprnging existence in all the cities of
the Union possessing water privileges Since that
time the onward career Of the club has been unin-
course for regatas has been deserted, and instead OF
skimming over the placid waters q the river and
the bay, Ike toy boats In basn the yachtmen have
insisted on salt water sea breezes and chances of
sea sickness. The nilpond school OF yachting has
gone out Uf date and danger Is encountered from |
pure love OF the sport. Each succeeding year ac-
QUESTIONS made to the club and where at lis in
tons burden, now owners cvnce the amb
ton to build them two and three hun
proficient in tic arr Of navigating their vessels and
where To- many years hundreds were ignorant Of the
simplest nautical movements there now thou
sands who appreciate and cultivate the art Of nay-
CATION ihey are not content 10 spread their bunt-
gather on the 4" canvas while they lay al anchor Inc
balance OF the time or glide azily around some quiet
almost shake a man or his feet. They not only
love "roIgnlng' IL, but love spanking breeze.
wet sheet and Gow,ng sea,
such as sends their trembling craft careenng along
in the furrows OF the SURF dashing the spray around
shem kfep ing g Gvet hee sf a 70 us u'os Ten
In this spirit the members If the New York Yacht
Club have jealousy supported the association TO the
present day, and their burgee noats from fleet
of vessels wherein there both comfort and speed
This greater spirit than ever before - begin
the yachting early ana carry II through sue
cessfgily actuaies every member. and the word
that the yera yachts viii be early Teh'ted
The acquisition OF members since last season has
been yely satisfactory with It's club their number
hayne been swelled by TIE addition OF many gentle
men RANKING high in the social ana financial circles
OF the community.
The yachts that belong to the club at present
are:-
ecnooSTBs
Erms. Ogae Port. 7onnpfe.
AArm......A c. kinGsiand.. New York. Pms
Alice. w. KIDD. 1oES..... ~
Calypso. John H. Bachc.....Ntw YORK ...lU.
Dalne James o. Bcnnett,r.few York. 29s
g. HrsW YORK. ais