The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-05-09

are noted herewith.
The New York Yacht Club.
The organization of this association In the year
1884, having for its grand object the systematic fos
tering OF the noble art OF yachting and the develop
ment OF that usefulness OF which it is in many ways
susceptible caused the recreation to re-
ceive an impetus that has never deserted It..
Yachting then suddenly became q popular
amusement the neetwinged crafts OF all man
ner of designs springlng into existence, the or
spring of much thought and rejection almost
simultaneously in nearly every section OF the Union
where water privileges are enjoyed. Since that
period the onward career OF the club has been
wonderful, marked as it is with increased and de-
served greatness in number and character OF
boats. number OF members and character OF sur
roundings. Improvements in the size and model Of
vessels have been made without number and what
was simply Insignificant in its commencement
is now simply glorious III all its great
ness and success. The old regatta course
has long since been abandoned and instead Of skim
ming over the placid waters OF the North river and
a short distance down the harbor. for the graica-
ton OF few who seemed to possess material enough
only for any amount OF nautical gossip they have
adopted racing ground far more applicable Tor
trials of speed and where II Is not quite to
derde Father Neptune and defy his power. Mill
pond yachting Is dead with this club and its mem
beers often court danger merely for the pure love OF the
sport. Each succeeding year has marked the grand
est acquisition in the matter yachts ana where at the
associations inception the largest vessel In its fleet
was but forty odd tons they are now OF three hun
dred or more, and owners evince a disposition in
processes OF lengthening, widening, rebuilding
and building again TO 60 beyond that point
Sailing regulations have been amended, with
a view OF rendering them as perfect as
possible. dictated by comparison with the rules
of other clubs, and as practical experience taught
them were. most advantageous So, too, have the
owners OF boats become more proficient in
the science OF navigation. and where for
many years the possessors OF magnificent boats
knew but little about sailing them, they now have
mastered the study OF navigation and are worthy OF
being denoted ''0ld Sailors" No more do they con-
fine the flying OF the club emblems about the club
house or gliding laZily around some quiet harbOr,
but they dash sea IN face of gales that almost
shake a man from his feet on deck and at times
threaten total destruction to their pets They have
learned to trough it, and love spanking breeze
And a wind that follows fast
such as sends their trembling boats careenng along
In the burrows OF the SURF dashng the spray around
Them keeping every nerve strung to its utmost eX-
tension while they guide the craft along.
In the spirit OF progression the New York Yacht
Club has grown and been supported to the present.
and now their burgee floats from feet OF saucy
vessels that would evoke the admiration OF every
genuine lover of aquatic sports on earth. This
season the note OF preparation was sounded weeks
ago for the annual regatta, that will take place on
Thursday, June 10, and already responses have been
received that give evidence tna the occasion will be
marked with greater brilliance than ever before.
The regulations governing this annual festive time
have been issued and are Us follows:-
The value of the prizes for the two cisssessoops
schooners--s $3.50 for each class.
The sailing courses and directions for the start fol,
lows:--
fagboat will anchored abreast of the Club House,
Staten Island about half mile from the Shore which
the so0ps Will anchor in line about forty yards apart
schooners in line 200 yards north Of the sloops y
yards apart.
taking position in the line each yacht
In the order of arrival at the anchorage.
Mainsals, foresas and gait topsais be set before
starting unless otherwise ordered by the committee. The
signal for starting will be announced on the morning of the
regatta
Southwest Spit passing to the wt and SOUTH and thence
the Lghtshp, rounding II to the nohward eastward
and return the passing to the of the
nagboat of the Club House.
Gong returning all the buoys the bank-yz.:
Nos H. IL and l5-are to be passed. to the eastward.
Entries will be received until Tuesday, June 1862 They
be directed TO the secretary of the club and delivered
his Office, No. IS Liberty street, New York.
Members will bear In mind that the
ing yachts regatta The entries kept open the
minute allowed fortycght hours before the rce
abe that they should be made earlier that
commission be corrected which be
after the hour for closing has been reached.
The utmost pains Will be taken to make everything
pleasant for the members and their ladies, as the
steamboat to be engaged for their exclusive will
dreds comfortable. Music Will be furnished and, If
it should be suspicious day, those who devote 1t
to period Of pleasure will be fully compensated,
the of the different boats Will be gfandly eXcit
ing The acquisition OF members since last season
has been eminenty satisfactory and at the next reg
ular meeting 10 be neld ut the Club House, Clifton.
). l., May 90, there will be many new names added
to the already formidable list OF gentlemen. earnest
and influential, that makes 1t conspicuous In social
and financial circles.
The yachts at present attached to the club are:-