The New York herald., 1870-05-31
Y A c H TIN G..
The New York and Atlantic Yacht Club Regat-
tas-Ths Atlantic Club Regatta for Thurs
day Nsxt-The New York Club Re-
gatta Fixed for juno 14-Entries,
Rules, Allowances and Sail
ing Regulations

place next Thursday, Is the one subject or CONVERSE
ton In yachting circles and the enthusiasm evinced
at the bare mention OF the approaching contest Is
convincing proof that no effort will be spared by
those Interested to make 1t OF the finest trials OF
seamanship and sailing qualities ever witnessed In
New York bay. The committee having charge Of
the arrangements have devoted much OF their
time (or the past six weeks to perfecting their
plans for the comfort Of those who are
to participate as guests and spectators;
and from The well known energy and liberalty of
those composing 1t complete success is assured. No
doubt greater interest is manifested from the fact
that the system Of allowances adopted last year will
now receive final trial, and considerable anxiety
Is felt In regard to the fate Of yachts which have
under the old regulations, been considered peerless
THE ENTRIES.
The entries for schooners are the
Ta1spSS Tlasf Wave, Essilc, hGas sa%Ga1a MnasIne'
or the above the Madeline and Tidal Wave seem to
be the ay0rites at present, though hopes are enter
tanned by the owners and friends OF the Mystic and
Lots that, notwithstanding their disabilities under
the rules they viii prove yictors on the trial.
Tse st too%ing y St q arac sns soops entered
Second CldSs-Daphne, Qui Vive Allaine, Fannie,
Niagara. orion, Richard Kelly.
Cap, storm King.
fourth class.-Apollo, Coquette, Flyaway, Jennie,
or the soops the preference is for the Adde " and
Oracle In the first class, and for the Daphne Orion
and Qul vive IN The second GLASS; The Annie. In the
last fall, viii lind difficult task in repeating her
success while making the allowances prescribed.
Her strongest competitors will be the Nymbus Storm
King, Salus and White Cap
REGULATIONS.
!. The yachts OF the feet sailing In this regatta
shall be classified as follows:-
SCHOONERs.
First class sOops-An over forty-eight feet ON the
Second class soops-All over thirty-eight and not
over forty eight feet on water line.
Third class soops-An over thirty feet and under
thirty-eight feet.
Fourth class sloops-Open boats
H. The yachts VIII san from the anchorage, OF a
point between Delaplaine House and Hunts Dock
ito be selected by the Regatta Commtteel and shall
be anchored III their respective classes in nes-100
yards apart-schooners in advance and sOOps in the
rear IN order OF classification. All yachts intending
to sail IN the regatta shall be ut anchor In ne with
jibs down. promptly at half-past nine In the morn
Ing. The Regatta COMMITTEES will be at anchorage at
quarter past nine O'Clock and will attend placing
the yachts. The choice Of position shall be given
yachts in their respective classes III the order OF their
arrival; but no yacht must be closer to another than
twice It's own length.
Ill. Each yacht must have its own number (which
will be assigned 1t by the Regatta Commlttee) In the
centre OF its mansai, above the reefpOints, and
shall fly the club iag at the main peak during the
regatta.
r ". The judges will be at anchorage on q steamer
provided for their use at fifteen minutes past nine
A. N. They Will observe the position of the yachts
in line; also observe and take the correct time Of
the start the signal for which will be given by the
Regatta Committee on the guests steamer, the
Sleepy Hollow, and will be as foOws:-At forty five
minutes past ten, first whistle prepare get un-
der way;p five minutes later, second whistle,
'start when every yacht Will start. There Will be
no deviation from the foregoing. unless by order Of
the committee, when due notice Will be given to
each yacht
v. All yachts will weigh anchor at starting, except
open boats.
The course for scho0ners and first class slOOps will
be from the anchorage down through the NarrOwS;
to and around the stakebOat at the southwest Spit
thence to and around the lightship, rounding the
on ROmer Shoals.
For second and third class s0ops the same course
to and around the Spit; thence TO anu around IA
stakeDoat on outer bar, rounding the same from the
southwark; thence home, passing beacon on ROmer
Shoal to the southward and westward.
For fourth class sioops (oPen Doas) same course
All yachts to pass between forts Lafayette and
Richmond, to the eastward Of bu0ys H. Is and Is on
West Bank, both going and returning; around the
stakebOat on Southwest Spit from west to east and
around home stakeboat from east to west.
The following is rule seven OF the regulations as
amended:-'If any one yacht OF the fleet (entered
for the regatta shall sail the course within eight
hours it shall be considered for every cass.n
The following gentlemen will act as judges:-
Messrs. William McMOnnies, John B. Morgan and
John a. Elmendorf
The guests and spectators will leave the foot of
Montague street, Brooklyn, on board the steamer
Sleepy Hollow at ten A. NJ, and the steamer Will
afterwards touch at Governors Island to receive an
additional party who have been invited TO witness
the contest The Sleepy Hollow will accommodate
200 persons, and the refreshments under the charge
OF Mr.. A. B. Powell Will include all the delicacies Of
the season. The judges and members Of the press
will leave on the Virginia Seymour at eight O'CLOCK
and forty-fye minutes.