The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-07

at their stations at eight A. NJ and to start pune.
The Sappho and Oimara are to sail ON even terms,
but the latter is TO be cassed as against the English
yachts at 25 TONS the Condor and Aline at 2l5 tons
and the Cambria at 1913; consequently the scale OF
time allowance.will he as follows:--
Min. Sec.
Sappho allows Allne. ..............-.-.- II
Sappho allows Condor. .....,............... IL
Sappho allows Caldbria- ................... IL 30
Oimara allows Condor. Ia
Olmara allows Aline. ....................... 10
Omara allows Cambria. .................... 50
The Sappho is now lying IN Cowes Roads, or the
Royal Squadron Castle, and has been visited by a
large number Of the leading English yacht owners,
who were naturally anxious to take stock Of the adj
ventlrous stranger. Yesterday FRIDAY, August ~
she accompanied match Of the Roya! Albert Yacht
Club round the Isle OF Wight, and as this was the
first time she had left her mOOrings since she had
arrived at Cowes heHperfomance was naturally re-
garded in the light Of trial trip, and created vast
amount OF interest. Though the weather was not
very favorable for vessel OF her tonnage, she never
theless held her own extremely we'll against the
competing yachts, which We're the Condor, NObe and
Mena and in the opinion Of the best judges will
be an extremely formidable opponent In the match
OF Tuesday.
The result Of the international encounter is antci
pated with the lveliest interest; indeed, since the
visit OF the celebrated America in 1851. event has
produced more profound excitement In the English
yachting world.
Royal Albert Yacht Club Regnfta-Thc sap
pho Amateur--First Accident.
LONDON, August % 1853
This club, which was established some few years
ago under the patronage OF the late Prince Consort
held its annual regatta during the present week; but
in consequence of the unfavorable weather the sport
was not very successful. The principal attraction
OF the gathering was the race for handsome silver
cup, value sixty guineas presented ny Mr.. e. Boul-
cher, the owner OF the unfortunate Fiona added to
sweepstakes OF five guineas, which took place yes
terday FRIDAY, August 2D around the Isle OF Wight
The following were the competitors:-
Ynchts. Rtg Tons. 0,gners
NiObe. .Cutter...... 40. MT. w. Gordon.
Mena. Cutter. TO-. Mr.. +. w. Stuffed
Condor. ....Cutter. 1923. Mr.. w. Ewing.
The start took place TO the eastward at 1915 A. NJ
the wind being at the time north by west but very
light and changeabe. All were very smart in setting
their canvas, the Condor and Menai sending up bal
loon topsails and jibs, and the NiObe balloon top
sail and big jib on her bOwsprit The last named
about cable length astern, the Condor bringing up
the rear same distance to leeward.
The American yacht SapphO, accompanied by
several English schooners, who were following the
match, came out under Rembridge FOreland about
half u mile astern OF the three competitors. The
SapphO carried mainsail ana fOresail, fore and
man tOpsails main tOpmast saysails fore staysail,
jb and b tOpsail, and her clOudike mass Of cotton
canvas shone with dazzling whiteness In the morn
ing sum- Standing out close hauled from the buoy
she took in her two topsails and main topmast stay
sail, and though under such easy sail held her own
very fairly with the English squadron, among which
Were the Gloriana and Evadne schooners and the
big Scotch cutter Oimara. The magnificent set of
elected general admiration, and though unquesona-
bly, very fast in running It seemed to be considered
by the COgnOScerti that she did not show to partcu
lar advantage in reaching and beating.
or shanklin the Condor crossed the Niobe's bows
and took commanding lead, the wind steadying
into a nice fresh breeze from west southwest as
they made DunnOse Point Passing Sc. GATHERINGS
the yachts encountered good deal Of sea, which
was all m favor OF the big Condor who completely
distanced her two smaller opponents in this
run between Atherfied and the Needles. As how
ever, she was lacking from under the HighdOwn
Cliffs, between the Needles and Freshwater Gate she
suddenly carried away her main halliards and her
gafr came down with run. The NObe was at this
juncture upwards OF q mile astern, and taking the
hint from the Condor's mishap ut once sent down
her topsai and housed her topmast.
After the Needles were passed commenced the run
their srarboard quarters balloon jibs and top
sails belng the order OF the day. Through Cowes
Roads the Condor seemed to be drawing away from
the Niobe hand over hand, and II became very evi-
dent that the latter, Notwithstanding that she
entitled to time allowance of upwards OF twenty
one minutes, would have all her work to do to save
ner time from her gigantic opponent. The race at
the finish was extremely exciting, when within
half mile OF the nag boat it was found that the
Niobe had upwards OF a minute to spare: but luckily
for the Condor the wind held well and Mr.. Ewing's
cutter was perceptibiy increasing her lead every
moment. The race was finally concluded as
UNDER
HIN. s.
Sonuor'' .'.................... q 80
iooe ...................... 5e 70
ID 40
The Condor was consequently declared the winner
ws.s.