The New York herald., 1870-06-15
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Annual Regatta of the New
York Yacht Club.
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Brilliant AssGmblage, Interesting Scenes
and Exciting Contests.
Mirth, Music and Sunshine ON
tiae Waters.
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The Finest aquatic Spectacle Ever Witnessed
in tho MafbOr
The Victors of 1859 Carry the
H0nors of 1870.
The IdIer, Sadie and White Cap
the Winners.

the wear and the ctief amusement Of It's
character in the harbor, came OF yesterday. and
never d finer feet OF yesss ss gather together for
trial Of their sailing qualities and never in all the
stirring occasions that the parent organization of
. yachting has indulged IN, year by year,
since its formation en- board gallant
craft OF the Gattery In the year ls44.
have Its members witnessed such an exciting
cons1st Tae weather all that could be desired,
1nllke the <'botReringo and uniavorable nature
OF the clements en regatta day last year. In the
morning there sght, very light, breeze from
the southwark and the sky being dull and lowering
everything seemed to prognosticate a day Of ex-
Ieme heat and OF remarkably Quiescent atmosphere.
Fortunately both antcipations were not reanzed,
the heat not being great had been feared, and
the wind was very proplous It was what tile true
yachtmnn wanted. He does not care
A RoPEYARS FOR BRIGHT SKIES
II they greet him with CAIN weather or light breeze
insufficient to I'LL the smallest sail Just the reverse;
he win laugh at wet Jacket and bid 1t welcome If
his pet has all she can stagger under and when the
: spray dashes over the decks and mayhap, makes
tie man at the helm wipe his blinded eyes with the
cuff Of his sailing shirt he is overoyed. Dead Gains
and persistent "pudlng' weather he also abhors as
much as drifting Yesterday everything was
to the true seaman's hklng-a whoIesail breeze and
genial surroundings. With those Who accompanied
them-the gentlemen ana lady spectators-the case
was analogous They a. 50 were treated with mat they
2 had wished and prayed fora DAY OF beauty ana
comfort. 1t s not pleasant when Wishing to see
charming race TO encounter the bosom OF the
broad bay terrific thunder storm and violent ran
compelling them to remain close cabin and
breathe vltiated atmosphere. On deck Is their
hobby where they can see ana be seen by hundreds
OF their regatta companions. All tins they had. and
when the neer carried them beyond the land out on
the Atlantic, and they encountered the long, heavy
ground swell Of the ocean, the momentary horror OF
Ceasickness that flashed across their minds was dis
PEELED by the Joy OF the moment and the brave srug
giles about item.
ALI. AGoG AT DAYLIGHT
were the contending yachts. At the early hour OF
seven O'Clock many had taken their positions on the
club house 80 beautifully situated on the picur-
esqueiy bold heights OF Staten Island, ana were
Mt their anchorage the day before. Interesting to
degree were the movements on board each and
every one OF the racers To prepare beautiful
? craft Tor regatfa--to give her the toilet
bottle-is no commonplace AFFAIR, and
pcrienced hands and eyes necessary for the
work. Everything must have a new handle
and fresh edge. Old tools made OF
"opinion" won't do, and they must go to the smthy
and be rehammered and tempered and newly
handled altogether, and the captains of the entered
yachts knew it and governed themselves accord
ingly AS time wore on the excursion boats with
those on board, VINO gave up business and domestic
duties with here and there mingled critical s.sal'
10 witness The days racing, began arrive, and by
eleven O'Clock the scene was ofthe most charming
nature, fitting commencement to the great aquatic
jubilee. The yachts entered Were all in line. with
foresails, mainsas and gaGtopsas in position,
ready for the fresnening breeze and the signal for
starting.
From the stately steamboat to the tiny tugboat--
all there In nconceivable nulnbers-noated sea OF
bunting. Each moved about the to be combatants
IN company with sailing crafts Of all sizes and
time in criticism and wondered what skill and care
would be bestowed on their handling. Il Is rare
cent host Of Companion vessels and wen wish
Wsre s he INK G ndat ana Na among , the m
cious rreght-tne families OF the member;
the regatta committees steamboat p. c. Shultz, with
the Maty Homans IN charge; the revenue cutter Uno,
their friends and her saucy looking sister, the Hugh
McCooeh; then the Andrew Fletcher, having on
wyoming, Magenta, Amanda Minants Putnam, S
Powell, John Fuller, James Mcmahon and host |
OF smaller tngs,, wherries and working boats. |
these were the steam yachts Wave, Mischief |
Edgar a. Stewart and Durant's liinnehaha, that |
ets 10 e r Of the as gaes 5 3 30nS 50
All were laden according to their capacity, some |
win hundreds and others with scores only some
with bands OF music Nnd Others with the beauty and
fair female population. There was such a LAM
persstentiy ste.mine across others bows and san.
ing about for preliminary pleasure, that it looked
squad or polite and stalwart police officers to lead
the traveller across.
ON SHORE, AROUND THE CLUB HOUSE.
and at the base or Staten Islands bold heights
were scores OF those VINO had made up their minds
70 view the start and finish rather than the whole
race. There, anxious ana earnest lockers on, plea.
sanity situated in the shade OF noble trees; the ma
sc surroundings OF gorgeous wooded dell the lin
scape and unique villas OF Long Island opposite, the
genial sunshine, The spirited music. and the tugging
Yachts at Their anchorage made up pleasing scene
and one the majority OF spectators wished might be
perpetual. Around them was the splendid Geet OF
America is roud Of. and Justly so. each
and ali masterpieces OF material and work.
sessng sheer pretty the ankles OF Andalusia's
Dsanties; then the ldler and Palmer in their grace
from the Madeline in 1.-THE Their ire stery @ 'e %e nS e tae
Oracle, Sadie and White Cap In their canvas spread
Ike the broad parted wings Of white butterflies,
awaited the opening OF the struggle. Others were
mere not whit less beautiful and complete; but OF
TINS enough to give the framework OF perfect Pic
tuTe,
Andlo afSth appears. III SEQ no more,
For fear, ike Banquo's kings, they reach score.
Many spoke in
-, ,o, TIE vERNAcuLAR OF TIE SEA,
and used the tenderest epithets when referring to
snor noves aayope pSe IT, some thought the Tda Wave
win aa tue force they could concentrate in their
voices Lhat at the Madeleine the toy OF the
these guessers forgot that "there Is no telling
what salt water likes best'-by the way fully
neither OF the brothers Voorhis proved
fjs right 10 possess this = occasion the :
yunner, az the bending sticks and profase ward.
obe OF the. Phantom, in the schooner class |
tUt her hull bursting by the home slakaboat /
Gallant leader. However, that's nothing We | !
ba,N get to know something about yachts ana | /
ach, 'ug in another century or two Like steam !
ou kny w, "a wonderful thing, but merely its In
lncy.n q
TIE ENTRIES A
insisted NJ eleven schooners and six sloop yachts
he of the 'etieT-tte Bfeeze--fiavng retired from
&c contest The names and owners OF the crafts !
re az below
sLoops l'SDER TWENTY-FIVE TONS. q
Name Entered on Tonnage. area. /
yhite Can -. .Iudio,v Llvingston, lib 1853 I
Iorm Aing. Peter vo'gIIs......,. 2l.9 4To,s | /