The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-01
YACHTING.


Cruiss Of The Atlantic Yacht Cius-scenes BY
the Way-The Ladies NJ ses-Trip 10
Hstonington-Newport I'm Perspective.
NEW LONDON. July 81, 1860.
Fair Winds good sailing and complete harmony
have as TO the present been among the characters
tics OF the annual cruise OF the Atlantic Yacht Club
After very successful regatta here yesterday the
yachts anchored all night In the harbor, most Of
their owners proceeding to the Pequot House, where
they mingled the terpsichorean festivities OF the
evening, by way Of reciprocation OF the entertain
ment given AT Fort Mott. The yachts were this
morning placed at the disposition Of large number
OF guests, large majority OF course being
ladies. II was in fact. a ladies' cruise,
and as determined not to disturb the
charming and picturesque toilets, or otherwise
check the bewitching dimples Of the delicate pas
sengers, the wind was extremely light. yet sum-
cienty adequate WAIT che vessels at gentle pace.
meeting was convened on board the Commodore's
yacht at ten O'CLOCK 10 arrange the further plan OF
proceeding and make the arrangements FOR the con-
tinuation OF the cruise, we'll TO discuss some
points in dispute relative to the yesterday. II
viii be remembered tnat the third prize--a hand
some silver cup--was awarded TO the Anna
Now, II was claimed by the owner OF the
storm KinR-a smaller sloop that behaved
most calamity during the race-that the Anna
third class soops, nasmuch as In all previous
regattas she had entered in the second class,
and moreover that her measurement precluded
her nom competing with yachts other than those OF
similar dimensions to her own. The Storm King
being smaller and first In of her class claimed the
prize protest against the Anna, handed in by the
donor Mr. Mott, was discussed. The Commodore
finally decided that the storm King was the winner,
the club also approving OF the decision. The matter
between the Lois and the Mystic was not referred to-
the point being that the latter was foued by the
former. II was claimed however, that the Mystic
rounded the Striped buoy on the wrong side and
SO through courtesy to the Storm King.
shortly before twelve O'Clock the yachts were
freghted With their tender cargoes, and signal
from the COmmOiore's yacht Issued from the har
Dor. Nearly ali the yachts had up their awnings,
for the day was sultry and the wind anything but
strong. The heet proceeded 10 the Sound, where a
dehghtful excursion was thoroughly enjoyed. II Is
needless to say that the performances OF the yachts
on the preceding day wereirequently alluded TO, and
the ladies gave II as their opinion that the regatta
was a very fine anair indeed. the Oracle was, OF
course, the centre OF attraction. Every yachtman
mad some anecdote to relate all being
which the ladies smiled and pretended 70 understand
everything. Not the least amusing incident oc-
Cured during the race on board the Commodores
yacht. genial gentlemen, well known wit and
humorist and distinguished medical practitioner
besides, most cheerfully volunteered, with true
Pickwickian Will, TO act as deck hand during the
race. He did so, and good, able bodied seamen
ne made save tUat MS uautlCdI kuOWleuge IaleQ
him in very important crisis; for when the Com
modore, who stood by the wheel the entire day.
loudly sung out "Let go your halyards there" the
good natnred doctor anXiously looked around
IN search OF the requisite article. "Let 60 your
halyards, say" stiffy exclaimed the Commodore
but only with the same result Again the order was
issued. and the Doctor somewhat confused and eX-
asperated, innOcenty replied, why, haven't got
them" at which I'll smiled and none more heartily
than the Doctor. on being initiated.
The sail to-day was remarkably pleasant one
and the neet returned TO tine harbor shortly after
TWO O'Clock, when, after some delay. the yachts
weighed anchor and SET sail for StoniDgton, where
will remain there to night, and tomorrow divine
service will be held on board the Oracle. On |
the following day Newport wiz he the destination or
the neet.
Now that the feet OF the Atlantic Yacht Climb has
taken Its departure the lever for yachting here has
club won many friends during their stay, and
their reception az New London was both courteous
and nospltabe. The arrival OF the new yacht squad
ron with their splendid schooners Is III order,
and Ii Is almost idle to prognostcate that hearty
welcome Is in store for the club at its old and favor.
tie anchorage.
Within the past few days large number Of visi-
tors have arrived, auguen'ing the fashionable
tnrong at the Pequot House, at which,
by the way. ball takes place this
evening. There be doubt what
ever that New London watering place Is
proper facilities for building be held out the splendid
sites which surround the Pequo Point VIII be largely
taken advantage Of
The zach, Madeline tMr. Jacob Voorhees,, Jr.} was
placed on the ways this morning and IL Is expected
that the injuries sustained by her in having her gan
broken during the regatta will be repaired IN time 20
enable her 20 JOIN the fleet ar Newport.