Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-21
The Prcposed REGATTA.
MEETING OF BOAT OwNKRs-RULEs FOR =
RACE.

MEETING OF BOAT OwNERs-RULEs FOR THE
RACE.
meeting of the owners Of boats, who propose
to participate in the forthcoming regatta, was
held last night at the Fulton House foot of eth
street, Capt. George A. Sheckell in the chair
Capt Crouch, from the COMMITTEES on rules
brought In the rules governing the regatta of
iast year, which were received and temporarily
laid on the table.
Itwas stated that the owner of the "Curlewr
intended being present at the meeting for the
purpose OF entering her, but was called away BY
sickness in his family. On motion, the time was
extended to within three days of the race for the
"CuTlew," and all other such boats as were
determined on to enter for the race. Forfeit
money was put in for the Dolphin.
The election Of judges being next in order,
nominations were received, and Messrs Benz.
Cox, Harry kurtz, and Henry Knight were
elected to serve as judges. Mr.'John IL. Sess-
ford and VIM Evans were elected as aternates.
On motion, IL was agreed that all boats be
IN line at half past nine O'Clock precisely to give
the Judges an opportunity TO examine them and
see that all were IN order. 1t was also agreed
that the smaller boats take the windward.
Considerable discussion was held ON the sub
ject of passing the stake-boat at tn street wharf
on returning, and it was agreed that the same
rule should apply at Fort Washington. The
Chair stated that it would be necessary to have
a man stationed in the stake boat az the Fort,
and some provision should be M AIDE for that pur-
pose IL was agreed that the chairman attend
20 The engaging of a trustworthy man, and that
the winning boot pay 50 toward such expenses.
IL was further agreed that this person use his
own discretion where to anchor the stske-boat.
The following rules were then read seriatim
and unanimously adopted
" Rule ist. The captains of all yachts en-
tered and the judges appointed shall meet at
Sheckell's Fulton Restaurant on the morning OF
the race, Aug. 9th, at Q O'Clock, TO enable them
to better understand and enforce all rules.
I'd. The yachts shall anchor on Potomac
Ferry Wharf, taking position according to their
lengths-the smaller yachts to be allowed the
wlHdward. In case two or more yachts are of
the same length, their captains shall draw for
positions. ct half-past nine O'Clock the judges
stall board the yachts and search each Yacht
and her crew, and nothing shall be left aboard
that shall conflict with these rules.
sd The crew OF each yacht shall be deter
mined by her captain. There will be no limit to
amount OF sail. There shall be no oars. paddles,
poles, sticks, nor plates OF any description al
loved Oh board. No plsDks or boards shall be
carried by any yacht that does not permanently
belong to her, excepting to be used as out-rig-
gers; and on the return of the boat using such
out-riggers, the boards so used must be in the
same condition a. when starting If such boards
shall be found to be broken so as TO be used as
paddles. the boat on which such a case occurs
fcrfeits her chance for the prize.
ith. Sounding lines will not he allowed. nor
any weights or extra cords by which they can be
made. One water bucket will be permitted
each yacht, with necessary sponge, but must be
In perfect condition on returning. Yachts will
De allowed TO anchor in case of storm only. At
ten o clock the usual gun viii be fired for the
yachts 10 assemble in line, and ALI yachts con-
tending tor the prize must he in line with sails
koisted or lowered, az Bsay be determined ut the
meeting the morning OF the race. Each and
every boat must let go anchor and start at the
hiring of the signal, which ~iii be at ten O'clock
Race to Fort Washington aud turn the fiacboat
which will be placed there for that purpose and
on returning will round the fiagboat off Pot0-
mac Ferry wharf, which point concludes the
race.
9Th. When two boats meet they shall '.bout''
at the same time.
9Th. In nearing the lee shore the windward
boat must "bOut' in time, so as not to press the
leeward boat ashore.
Any difficulties which may arise shall be de-
cided by the judges, and from their decision
there shall be no appeal"
On MOTION inc meeting adjourned to meet on
Friday night, the 29tn ll,SSttant, at the same
place, to make final deposits.
After the adjournment quite a number OF
owners OF smaller craft being present, the wish
vas expressed that each boat entering put in a
mall sum So being the amount namely to make
lP purse to give more interest TO the race.
1 his 20 be in addition to the silver cup. No
ormal action was taken, the question being left
)pen until next meeting for settlement, but it is
thought to be the unanimous wish to take such
action.
The following are the boats thus far entered
'or this race. Blonde" Captain Fitzimon;
Fairy Captain Miller; "Folly," Captain
Bell; "Neconecon," Captain Moffitt; "Zephyr,"
Captain Crane; Greyhound" Captain Rotter
berg Entries are left open until three DAYS
prior to the race Several others are ready and
anxious to enter III case purse is made up.