The New York herald., 1870-09-04

The Approaching Races at
Newport.
Brilliant Season at Hand-Ths Fleet OF tho
New York Yacht Club in Splendid Trim
English and American Models to bs
Tested-An Excellent Course and
aGrand Display Anticipated.

cided. The season IL favorable the contestants
IN the very best condition, while the yachtinen
themselves animated By thai noble spirit which
never fails to render any pastne brilliant success.
That the regat,as at Newport this week therefore
VIII far outsline nything OF the kind ever seen in
this country but little doubt be entertained The
recent cruise OF the New York Yacht Club, marked
as 1t was by numerous exciting events, ana rem
dered even memorable by the splendid runs made
by some vessels, say nothing OF the few excellent
private matches, capQo1 after all be looked upon
the occasion OF a genuine teal Yachts are not
thoroughly overhaued put in their best racing trim
for such peasurable excursions although 1t Ia Rd-
mittcd that yachtinen axe 1T ali times anxious to
have their craft in good shape. But here, where
reasonable notice has been given OF q series OF
regattas, where the circumstances warrant the ex-
pectation or first class racing. where time has been
afforded for the most complete preparations on all
sides, and where, perhaps, the dormant feeling OF
honorable rivalry las been keenly awakened there
Is every reason to look forward to grand yachting
exhibition. The course to be sailed over not only
familiar to all yachtmen. but an extremely popular
one with those who have sailed over It,
II may be said without any exaggerati0n that the
feet OF the club was never in more splendid con-
dition. Since the programme of the reeattas
first arranged at Newport the most active prepare
tions have been going on. II was generally known
that grand test was at hand, and with that CON-
mendable determination almost amounting to en-
thusasm yachtIuen commenced the work Of over
hauling. For IL should be known that Yacht owners
are justly proud OF their noatlng palaces, and
although occasionally mistaken az to their capaci-
ties, defeat ut times only stimulates Improvement.
The elegance. beauty and costliness OF the New
York Yacht Club feet bear favorable comparison
with any other on the globe. Aside, however, from
the luxurousness which has characterized our
pleasure navy, the speed OF vessels IS still more iu
portant, and is in fact the great aim OF every
who builds yacht TO that end enterprisng
yacht owners have spared nothing to attain The
great object IN view.
For the past week or so nearly every
yacht IN the squadron intending to con-
pete has been either slightly altered
improved. The greater portion of the feet came to
New York. and sailmakers have been actively en-
gagea in furnishing wen fitting canvas TO the var
craft. Some of the yachts were placed on the
ways order to be cleaned In fine, all the vessels
entering on the great yachting cainpaig this week
have been placed In the best order, and all in antic
patton OF achieving honors And While there un
dOuDtediy exists COmmendablc T1yairy between
the members OF the New York Yacht Club addi
exhibition owing TO the fact that the English
representative yacht Will have perhaps the best OPP
pOrtunity OF testing her qualities There Is doubt
that the occasion VIII be exceedingly Interesting,
not only 10 those who Immediately participate in
the contests but to the community at large IL has
previously been stated, and with truthiuiness, that
yachting OF late has been pOpularized 10 such an
extent that the whereabouts and dOngs OF our fast
racing craft form the subject OF frequent inquiry.
Yachting contests are now looked forward TO rs
occasions TO which considerable excitement Is at
tached, and where There is pIeasuraDle excite
ment popularity and appreciation come In.
But in connection with the coming races
Newport than ordinary interest VIII be dis
played. The prominence gwen TO The schooner
yacht Cambria will undoubtedly make her an ou-
Iect OF attention IN the approaching regattas. she
accompanied the squadron Of the New YORK Yacht
Cub, and during some or the pleasant runs from
port to port exhibited many good qualities which,
of course, have not hitherto been critically con-
sidered. She il regarded as the representative
British Yacht and as such win compete IN the races
the many new features which VIII be disclosed
Models will undoubtedly be compared, and the
general result viii enliglten Us in some points III
regard to the delicate and intricate construction Of
yachts. There must be good stiff breeze for all,
half gale say, and none can complain, for excuses
as TO calns are not unusual. II slonld not, how
ever. be forgottOn that while luck is partial the
elements cannot be controlled and good scamanship
Is an important feature.
Apart from the regaitas announced the Cambria
has several matches with different yachts of the
squadron AS previously stated, the first race Will
be sailed for IA prize presented by the Vice Commo
dore. schooner yachts only VIII enter, ana the
course viii be from Brenton Reef igntship, around
lhe buoy OF Block Island thence around the ighsnIp
of the SOW and Pigs rocks and return. This race VIII
be sailed according TO the res and regulations Of the
New York Yacht Club In regard TO canvas; hut
there will be no allowance for difference III size. In
connection with This race subscription cup VIII be
given Tor the second yacht. ON the following next
Friday Rear Commodore Douglass offers "A cup for
schooner yachts. the course TO ne from Brentons
Reef iightsnp tD anu around the buoy or Block
island and return. There VIII be no allowance OIL
time IN this race. subscription cup will be given
10 the second schooner at the nome stakebOat.
MIR. Ashbnrys two prl2esone ior scilooners and
the other Tor sloops-Wli be sailed for on the fol
loving day. In case sioop yachts DO not enter
this race Mr. Stuyvesant offers prize for the
second schooner. IN the beginning OF The following
week come the private matches with lie English
yacht Cambria. Her single competitors are the
Fleetwing. Madeleine Phantom- idier anu America.
These contests, II should be mentioned, have been
regularly arranged. but 1t is not AT all improbable
that many others may take place. Among The most
interesting regattas will be that for the valuable cup
presented py the citizens Of Newport about which 80
much has been SAID. From AL accounts the hes
prabie inhabitants OF that quaint and beautiful To-
caIity are anxious TO give substantial tokens of their
appreciation Of the eet, and in presenting their cup
they looked forward to one OF the most peasant
races during the stay OF the squadron at Newport
It VIII DC seen that splendid yachting season l.
close ut hand. The programme Is excellent, the
course unobjectonabe, and the racers IN beautiful
trim. Nothing Is wanting TO render the several
events so many glorious successes and should the
weather be propitous and there Is every prospect
that il VIII, the yachting campaign of 1870 Will he
memorable IN the yachting annals OF HE country.
Yach;iDg No,cs.
The Sappho lett the screw dock yesterday.
Thoroughly repaired. The injuries she sustained
going into New Bedford ana subsequently, at Edgar
town were comparatively trlfitDg. A new shoe was
put on. and the torn copper having neatly re-
placed she passed through Hell Gaze on her wa! 10
Newport.
The DauntesS was towed from the dock at The loot
OF Thirteenth street, Fast river, yesterday. Wifh
the exception OF q new !Orpmast, she received no
additional spars sails. The Dauntess goes direct
In Newport.
The Tidal Wave. whose sails have been largely
increased left Nyack early yesterday morning ana
passed through He'll Gate towards midday ON hef
way 10 the scene of action.
The Madeleine, one OF me single competitors oi