New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-04-27
YACHTS AND YACHTING.


qualities in competition with the older boats The first
thing to be chronced the suggestion made by the Com
modore OF the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, early last
MONTH that the English clubs should adopt the com
mecia code of signals for all nations and there is but
little doubt that the OF 1869 commences. TINS
suggestion will be acted upon not only by inc EhgISsh,
but by the American yacht clubs and me WISDOM Oh tis
course cannot be too highly commended Yachts when
present. to certain extent, lteu as 10 means ol
communication WI tne Ie OH To9g MIL o 90 ,he
same Club also suggested that committee composed OF
the flag officers OF the different clubs should ne rug 81,
to propose code OF laws Tor me government ol MI
yachting Clubs. This would he desirable INNOVATION on
the present somewhat bewilderng variety OF rules which
exist IN the Inherent organizations cnaenso I,un
England 10 America may he looked on as almost certain
be received for yacht race from Ryde Pier TO New
! York to take place in August next The munitcence
of Mr.. Ashbury Royal Victoria Yacht Club, who has
he competed for Will doubtless give proper impetus
| to the completion OF the arrangements Annternaolal
contest will excite great interest among the aquatic com
munty each side of the Atlantic AMI whether prov
ing victory to Columbia or Brttanlawonl undoubtedly
give fresh attraction 10 AN amusement which Is so rap
Idly and deservedy gaining pubic favor Inc names OF
the gentlemen acting as officer" OF the derS fI s Ior
riatioA from those Of lust year; ,. ~,
ccmmoop~ james a. bennett it, FcarCommclOre Lord Phepu
Secretary Hamilton Morton Treasurer Robert Howe Measn'e
BEooklyS Y.cmr Geo W. Kidd Vic. Comm.
Lee: treasure G VI Fell; Messarer J. NJ. saver;
molors VIM WORRIES; VIM Secreiary George
u G,na, Ts.uTrr Il H. I%{ Me Is, g"s A. T Ssos
S S a. HIM. TG St, w HHa T na - ro% i Rogers
Navel rs @ ,H % r scNoo,n,ker Vice
Comiso ore i Treasurer Reg Holls; William
TaK RtT"HS. YscT John O. Guutber
Commodore Buhk; Seerea w. Esuorih Treasurer
' 4aS si o5 S Ya9nr T cIeSt ' ro
dore winans; HrarCnuoiurs A. Laekeg; Seersisr,,
Owen clifford Treasurer Felix Corresponding SeeFt'A y n
The officers Of the Brooklyn Club those elected In
1861 the election for 1865 has not YET taken place Inc
names Of The Mno % Ge al inc ne o.
sufficiently well known 10 the yachting community to OBJ
viate recognition from u.s. or any assurance mat Tue
interests every yaChimau Will be thoroughly watched
over Although the rigor Of the Winter VI y" ana 6s has
OF oouise been so severe as 20 preclude any ue u an
early opening OF the season. the une has been wen ocei
pied by the members OF the several Clubs an considering
| The alterations and improvements TO be made
I'm the yachts Rendering honor 10 age me niht ciuD 10
noticed the NewYork Yacht Club This ishow in the
said that the pencss has also brought honor with
H. From small and comparatively feeble organization
| bers 10 yacht club to which America may well DO
proud Its yachts a. regards , so Are SS. N
above. The following lead the list Alarm 2S5 tuns A.
Atlantic race from NewYorkt to Cowes 2O5 tuns, James
O. Bennett ir; Fleetwng, DOG tuns, George Osgood;
Dauness 5G2 tuns. James G.. Bennett. IT,; Maria, 23i
tins F. A Stevens Calypso 100 tuns, John H. Bache
Idler 1888 tuns Thomas Durant; Magic III uns. g. H.
Iorilard Nettie, 100 tuns d. H. Follott Palmer
IL @. and c. II. stebbp.; widgecn, los tnns, Lloyd
Phoenix; Sivie loo tuns T. Dodge; Zinga ld6 tnhs, ~
H. Thomas Sea Drift, c. tuns. A. Major Juliet 81 tnns
John Bsyy Ace sas W. S ST I"S %
Among the sOops are found sallie r. Day ~ tnns n Is
| =
25 tuns A. C. Kngsand jr.; White Wing. SO tuns, shep-
pard Romans, Eva 81 TINS, C. X Penniman; lihsWell'
80 tuns Henry Butler Management 80 tuns F. c. DeX-
ter aud several others In ADOPTION 70 thOS haneu mere,
and all OF the yachts at present carrying the nag OF is
| 10 the fleet. The celebrated yacht Challenge,
| alike lannon's for her speed and seagong quail
Sir Ioriilard tie owner Of the Challenge. viii doubt.
less her the competitors IN the projected
from COwes TO this port and, II rtnOr
may credited. with small chance Of success There
altogether 3 yachts at present belonging to ms CUB
| ding
Hoboken. The Brooklyn Yacht Club, which has been
somewhat ardy In the election oil It's oiceTs tnis year
tic ranking next The latter, indeed owes its parent
beers OF the senior club. The present members Of tho
Brooklyn Club cOntcnding that salingmasers should be
forth expression of opposite views from OF the
other members who thought was better for amateurs
TO sail their yachts The controversy terminated
By theparty who preferred their nautical manage
20 that OF others Withdrawing from the club. aud
The Brookiyn Yacht Club numbers 2s vessels.
four OF which schooners and the remaining four
sloOps OF first and second class The schooners
the Alice 90 tuns Commodore q. W. Kidd Lille 80 tuns,
r. b. Jordon: schooner. name unknown, 80 tnns r. W.
known names will still be recognized belonging TO the
slOops Of the Clubs Mallory. 80 tuns Robert Dillon;
Ritch Lena tuns, @. W. Kidd; Annie 20 tuns. j. IL.
L. L. Laidlaw; FAMINE, 20 tuns and eight others There
ALSO nine second class sloops varying n size from 10
of this month will decide the date Of the regatta. which
will probably of in June. II is expected that This
Of its PREDECESSORS The yachts Of the Atlantic Club for
the most part have been lying during the Winter
! the Club room is also situated. They comprise
| twenty.une vessels, 70 which number several
boats and others most important vessel now in the
Club bonita OF so tuns which was originally one OF
be Yachts Of the NewYOrk Club The fOllOwingnained
public favontes win again be seen THIS se JASON
James ssb GAMES
sloops first cIass-Whe Wing Adde Y Agnes. Madonna;
Nara There are also twelve second class boats tho
most noticeable Of which is the Fannie owned by br D.
H. Hasey winner Of the champion pennant OF her class
last year The prospects OF the Atlantic Club therefore,
may DO looked being In nowse inferior 10 those III
any other. The New-Jersey Yacht Club is designing
many improvements this year. both In its club house aud
anchorage. The latter will be thoroughly dredged and
it, natural advantage improved by art to degree tai
will admit OF largest yachts seeking It's shelter with
safety This Improvement will DO the means OF SIN FUR
ther aiding the steady advancement OF the NewJersey
Club Hoboken Yacht Club is not behind In securing
vessels which when aanShe& WIN He sse
constituting the fleet are the Glance Broadbl Cordea
Nellie Lille Geneva, Carrie Gussie and Anna The
raantry of the members Of this Club conspicuous two
thirds Of the vessels bearing the Christian names OF
favre ones" fine sOOp Of about 30 uns IL beng buit
foT Vice. Commodore GriswOld The anchorage and
e of the Club house II at the upper end OF he
I9 y Mr. 81 A stevens who has by his ardor and gen.
erosity done much TO establish the iaVorl'e FORM Vi
n 1sS The BSyonne Yacht Cub of Statewide, J..
established by humber OF gentlemen ntfresteu III
estimated BY the fact il numbered upward Of 20
members The following are the names Of the vessels ana
| Commodore H. Van Buskirk; Matte James Ellsworth;
Annie Mack Cornell Hewlett; Sarah Jane, McGeighan;
Au Revoir, Robert Ellsworth Gretta, John Van BUS
kirk; George d. Coaury, Geo. Wilson; Right bower !.
McGregean; Waterford William Ellsworth; Lizzie, j. p.
schoOmaker; Jennie Seely HILL Susie, j. u. eey m9nr
| Ty Hand James Braner; Alice Armstrong, .; Van
| Wrinkle; Jane Vernon, John Ellsworth Last y. Beam.
and three other OF construcon Inc
annual regatta will be held In June and OWING 10 te ias
increasing popularity Of the club very sucoessa one
\ may looked for. Although the arrangements u the
lone Club OF NewYOrk yet incomplete the pDno
may assured that will In all respects prove worthy
OF the golden opinions It last year Tho member:
have selected site for their clubhouse plot OK
ground at tho feoy Of Fifty 4eyepthSt ARd NORTH VW.