The New York herald., 1869-06-25
YACHTING.

The Brooklyn Union Regatta-BriliIant Spec
tacle-Light Winds and Pretty Race
The Alice, Kate, Onward, Bayonne aud
Annie Mack the Winners.
Fain would the gallant yachrmen have implored
the wrath OF Juno on their feet, cheered Eolus for
launching forth his winds, and praised the goddess
for the ierceness Of her ire. But the stormy caves
were barred ana glorious spread OF canvas was
destined 70 nap laziy IN dazzling sun. The array
was magnificent and under more auspicious
circumstances the Brooklyn Union Regatta OF
1869 would have been an event hereafter
To be recollected with pride. AS IL was
marred considerably by the most variable weather,
the regatta gave unbounded satisfaction and was
truly credit to the club. In Yachting the chances VI
the weather must be taken into consideration
If FOUL 80 be 1t; If fair, then welcome the breeze AS
an exhibition, however, the regatta yesterday sur
passed anything Of the Kind that has been witnessed
for years. The interest manifested IN the affair was
truly immense and, apart from the sailing the
display was brilliant fete worthy OF record
among those splendid spectacles o. which
one often reads with intense delight. There
Is certainly not q more popular yacht ciup
than the Brooklyn in America. and its members
evidently determined to lose nothing OF the favorable
opinion they had previously created. In fact every
thing that possibly lay In their power was done to
render their annual event as brilliant and agreeable
as possible. One important feature characterized
the event-the nearly encouragement OF yachting
and the cordial welcome of strangers. A union
regatta tend to the improvement of craft;
for the event yesterday the second OF the kind ever
given In the United States, WILL most assuredy. be
attended with the most beneficial results. 1t was u
pity that the wind died out, otherwise the compet-
tors would have been more thoroughly tested But
apart from the specuations. apart from everything
except that which ultimately concerned the event. 1t
is necessary to picture matters as they were pre-.
sented
brighter morning neser shone than yesterday.
1t was one of those lovely bushng, breezy, health
full charming that lift the heart and relieve the
mind nvigorating in its breath, it naturally sug-
gested brilliant prospect for the race To be sure
Sol shot forth his prancng rays but their influence
was all the while tempered by gentle. yet most re-
Ireshing wind. Light hearts anu sentimental heads
lively bellies and dainty cavaliers crowded many
pier towards nine O'Clock, for steamers were
TO call for them. and meanwhile they
were buoyed up with the most delightful
hopes The steamers arrived, gaily decorated
with the most varegated bunting, and shipping
their tender freghU-thOugh by the way, each boat
was crammed respectably-they steered for the
scene OF action. But the lazy ascent of smoke from
many commerciai cnimney-the needless manner
In which it cured into the air-betokened dearth
of the wlshed-for breeze Yet away they padded
forth joyousy, leaving the Din and turmoil OF the
city far behind.
GowANus BAY.
Surrounded by the most delightful scenery-and
Gowanus is pretty place; gazed at through many
q telescope and criticised by as many more who had
none, the racers lay calm at anchorage. We'll indeed
might they be STILL for towards eleven O'Clock and
after they could scarcely have stirred for golden
prize the wind having taken It's leave, while its old
competitor the sun did his duty in mastery STYLE
1t was simply brolling, and excessively good at that
The judges boat started from pier Off the club
house and went forth to marshal the feet There
was some difficulty attached to that duty nasmuch
as the yachts had not yet got INTO line and the wind
being nowhere seemed but little probability Of
getting them into order. Some went floating about
here and there at the sowest possible speed, evI-
the small sloops which could do brilliant deeds IN a
calm Messrs NJ NJ. Van Dyke, j. H. Lewis, +. p. Bun
kerr j. b. Mallory and AlOnzo Sote were the Judges
the first mentioned gentleman being chairman
anu judicious director OF tue arrangements The
W. Ii. Pegg Edwin Hiyer, John Jones ana John M.
Sawyer, with MIR. william T. Lee secretary MIR.
Sawyer, to whom was entrusted the very arduous
duty OF getting the yachts in line, dashed out In
small boat, and after little trouble successfully
managed TO place them in excellent order.
ARRIVAL OF SPECTATORS
There was no msiashg s a the see approach OF
nom the French operas would in themselves mani
fest that fact, bpt the coming OF bright
and picturesque throng.a perfect compensation
OF the most delicate and snowy cambrics. From
several points OF observation the visitors approach
ed heralded by the most enchanting airs which
sounded charmngly over the placid sea- At a dis
tance the steamers appeared as dark masses their
backness being relieved by the froth ON the water
but their nearer approach completely changed the
ASPECT OF affairs. The sweet strains soon became
recognizable and the gay and picturesque costumes
of the air freight tue stylish panorama OF hundreds
the flannel coat the blue jacket with brass buttons and
the hundred other nautical emblems everywhere to
be seen helped to iorn scene worthy oil recol-
lection. The place resounded WIN the most popular
music gay streamers ioaed in the air, the crowds
gathered from all quarters on the water and the
event was awaited with pleasure.
APPEARANCE OF THE FLEET.
Some yachts lay close together; others, with eve
to business, Kept aoof from all connection, and
merely awaited the signal to depart Here and there
men were seen running up anu down the decks
some on the bowsprit and others again alot. It
busy time. Yet now ana then an anxious LOOK
was cast towards the judges boat, as II those
board were blame for the delay IL was nearly
twelve O'Clock. and not breath OF WIND stirring
Clever men. in their own opinion, prOgnosticated
that there would be race but the nautical judi
clary thought otherwise and wisely awaited the
fayors oi good old Neptune, who was apparently
dozlng the entire morning.
THE COURSE.
The course was from stakeboat or the club house
at (owanrs bay to and around stakeboat or the
Southwest spit turning II from east to west thence
the homie stakeboat. passing the same to the west
ward the yachts being obliged pass eastward OF all
buovs on West Bank and To keep westward Of Fort
Lafayette both going and returning The course
was the same for the prizes OF the Brooklyn Union
distance sufficiently long for all yachts CON-
pering
Although there were no less than iorty-nve en-
tries but the following thirtyseven yachts appeared
In line-
81. n. W
NdnP. No. Ioch Ci,,b C0nras.
Alice .......... L.. Brookiyn.......... 1921
LOIS o.. Atlantic ........... 5,3l7
Calypso ......... 3d.. .Brooklyn......... 4,0l6
sLooPs-fiRsr DIVISION.
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