The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-29
Regatta OF the New York
Yacht Club.
The Contest for the Ashbury and
Douglas Cups.
Light Winds at the Commencement Of the
Raee-A Brilliant Finish.


Though by no mean favorable az was desired,
the wind yesterday was not altogether unauspcious
for the great contests TO windward from which such
satisfactory issue was anticipated. Great interest
was nevertheless manifested IN the race towards
Its close, and while OF course yachtmen might not
regard the event as satisfactory test OF the quail
ties of the competitors, 1t cannot be de-
MED that, considering the absence of that
ever welcome ten-knot breeze nearly all
the larger vessels sailed with wonderful
speed, much faster. In fact, than the majority OF
their less gigantic rivals partly upsetlng the theory
that only the small yachts can swiftly in light
winds. The race 10 windward when the competl-
tors were outward bound was not marked by any
great notable features, IL being partly drift and
1t was only when approaching and after rounding
the stakeboat that the regatta assumed lively and
exciting appearance.
The run to the home stakeboat was decidedly an
interesting spectacle, especially towards the finish
the Dauntless coming In the winner OF the cup pre-.
sented by Rear Commodore Douglas. ana the Tidal
Wave the victorious craft In the regatta for the
prize given by Mr.. Ashbury, while the Madeleine
was successful in carrying of the cup given by Mr.
Stuyvesant.
THE PRIZES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE RACE.
The race for the Ashbury Cup. it win be remem.
bered was postponed from Tuesday until yesterday,
which was also the time liked for the regatta for the
cup presented by Rear Commodore Douglas. A cup
was likewise offered by MIR. Ashbury for sloops The
race was 10 be sailed according to the rules o: the
New York Yacht Club. In the contest for Mr.. Doug.
las cup however, the usual regulations were to be
observed IN respect to canvas, but there was to be
no allowance on any difference IN the size OF the
vessels. IL was agreed that the two races should
be run simultaneously and that all the vessels pre-
viodsy entered for either should compete in both
truly more handsome or larger array of silver has
not been offered for competition in any contest
during the season. 1t should be added moreover
that Mr.. stuyvesant gave cup for the second
schooner in the Ashbury race. SO far therefore, as
the inducements and entries were concerned no.
thing was left undesired by the sangulnc yachtman;
but the gloomy
ANTICIPATIoNs OF A CALM
partly marred the bright hopes that were generally
entertained. At an early hour there was scarcely
ripple in the bay, nor could the most ex.
perienced seaman confidently predict breeze.
The club steamboat, with the judges-Messrs
George w. Wilson, Stuart NJ. Taylor and
before nine O'clock passing several OF the yachts Oh
fhe Their way to the starting ground, including The
others. The orders or the previous day were re-
peated, to the Eefect that the contestants should
start from line between the point OF the Hook and
miles to windward and back flying start. But any
All IN to p Ssi see after they were
| Idle. and towards ten O'Clock. and long
after that hour, It was generally believed that
the races would have to be again postponed owing
TO the calm ana the very poor prospects which pre-
scented themselves. The yachts MEANWHILE drf,ed
about In the harbor, awaiting the signal to depart
According to the regulations the first whistle was to
be blown TO get ready and the second ten minutes
after to start. The judges waited patiently for
breeze, anxious to avoid another adjournment and
DESTROYS in view OF other events announced, that
these contests should, II possible, be determined
Several pleasure steamboats,, laden with spectators
were in attendance
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