The New York herald., 1869-08-03
YACHTING NOTES.


According to the orders issued by Commodore
stebbins the squadron Of the New York Yacht Club
will anchor at Glenc0ve on Saturday, about four
O'Clock in the afternoon. To some OF the yachtmen
the hour may seem rather premature, considering
that hitherto has been customary for the neet to
sail from Whitestone. Erect Is something on the
occasion OF the grand rendezvous and none will en-.
JOY the ptcturesqueness and excitement prepara-
tory to this summer campaign better than the
yachtmen themselves should the fleet anchor
at Whitestone and sail for Gencove In the
afternoon. Apart from the orders, however yachts
can anchor at Whitestone early in the morning and
sail simultaneously for Glen Cove. Doubtless the
yachts pursuing that course will enjoy delightful
sail and will be enabled to enter their favorlte
anchorage ground with all the honors and admira-
ton which their entrance ever elicits.
Much is expected from the annual cruise
OF the New York Yacht Club q grand dis
play is earnestly anticipated at every port
they visit, and 1t is but fitting that the entrance
OF the yachts into Glen Cove harbor should be
some what appropriate. Crowds from the city win
doubtless proceed TO Glen Cove to look at their IA
v0rite eet and 1t Ia sincerely to be hoped that the
numbers present will not disappoint their earnest
well-wishers. should the squadron sail simulta-
neously from Whltestone, instead Of coming by
single yachts on Sunday, the effect, which, alter all
Is both impressive and encouraging, must necessa-
rily evoke that cOmmendable pride which our plea
sure navy, when unanimous In Its intent must ever
AS no general orders have as vet been issued re-
garding the annual cruise, it would 'perhaps
be not amiss to suggest slight altera-
tion In the hitherto well beaten pain OF pro-
ceedings The Commodore's orders will Of
course depend largely on the surrounding clrcum-
Stances but beyond question alteration In the old
cOuI would doubtless give much satisfaction, not
only to the yachtmen themselves but likewise to the
many hosts and friends only too anxious to re-
ceive them. The splendid anchorage OF New
London Will OF course be taken advantage or
as well as the hearty welcome in store for
the members of this club. But instead
OF breaking up at Holiness Hole as is usually the
case, 1t is understood that large portion OF the
squadron will continue the cruise probably extending
IL to Boston-an event devOutly 10 be wished. The
old routine OF the cruise s peasant and
very entertaining but 1t Is evidently not novel as
most OF the members OF the club DESIRE The gallant
Commodore will doubtless make the cruise as long
pors an Of seeing 1e area
OF the New York Yacht Club, Of which every patri
0tc citizen feels SO justly proud. Hitherto the fleet
has returned almost on the same track whence 1t
started. The strong, weathery and thorough sea-
going capacities OF The vessels well deserve better
display. If the fleet itself efficient then let 1t have
an appropriate exhibition. Presumlng that the
| squadron will proceed to Boston, circumstance
that would give rise TO much confidence and ENJOY
ment tine yachts could take the outside course upon
| their return.
1t is time that the owners OF so many able yachts
went forth 10 struggle manfully, though indeed the
inner cruises proved unmlstakaby that they have
already done so satisactory Yet the outside cruise
home would be novelty, and the sail towards Sandy
Hook would be marked by great excitement; SO
that the whole the cruise Of 1869 would be rem
dered memorable In the annals OF the club. Three
famous yachts nave already displayed their powers
in cruising upon the ocean; they have RIDDEN it most
gallantly and trlumphed, exciting the admiration Of
| the globe. 1t Is appropriate, therefore, tnat the
annual cruise OF the most powerful yacht club OF the
country should be yearly extended IN order to Keep
| pace with the progress OF The times.
Holmes Hole Is a little more than half way be-
tween this and Boston. 1t is probable that Commo.
dore Stebblns VIII extend the cruise. All the yachts
joining the squadron are expected to be anchored at
Glen Cove on the afternoon OF Saturday next.
The Bayonne Regatta To-day.
The annual regatta Of the BayOnne Yacht Club
which takes place to-day, will In all probability
pass anything Of the kind ever held under th
auspices Of the club. 1t may not be generaI
known that the spirited members Of this club post
poned their yearly event. which is ever welcomes
| with delight in order to reciprocate tn
| friendship Of the popular Brooklyn Yacht Club
| whose annual union regatta is the occasion OF s.
much keen competition and excitement. 1t wa
the intention Of the Bayonne Club to give thel
regatta at least month snce but tndiclously recog
nizing the Importance OF q union race the member
delayed their annual exhibition until to-day. Beyon
| all question such clearsightedness and judgment
as well as the manifest spirit of progression, wi
| naturally elicit the highest encomiums fror
| all true yachtmen, and when they are graft
| ueu tue puDhC uluSL surely De 0euQnteu
| Nothing but the greatest energy and determine
| ton could have brought the BayODne club 4
the position II enjoys, and it Is pleasing to con
template the rapid advance the institution has mad
| within comparatively q very brief period. TO bt
the boats entered not of large dimensions
but the time must come when the BayOnne Club
judging from the proceedings which have hitherto
characterized Its existence Will boast prominent
| fleet IN the yachting navy of the country To-day
| its members hold tneir annual regatta, an event
that Will not only be largely attended, but most
heartily appreciated and that on account Of the
Af n mi IN NJ lnh fl1n
display ITSELF which Will doubtless be credltaDle
one. The entries are as foll0ws:-