The New York herald., 1870-08-31
Y A G H II 7 M G..
The Coming Regattas at
Newport.
A Splendid Programme Arranged-The Prizes
and the ProSpects-Speed and Capacities
Of Yachts to be Tested-A Grand
Yachting Campaign at Hand.

For many years past the prospects OF yachting
have not been 80 brilliant as they are at present
With commendable pluck, enterprise and deter
minaton American yachtmen are bound to see that
this season shall eclipse all former ones and though
dependent more or less upon the elements, they
have nevertheless shown themselves unusually
energetic, In order that the noble spirit should
reach the grand status 1t should ere this have al
tanned. 1t is said that luck chance and other extra
ordinary things 0.tentmes guide the winning yacht
to the home stakeboat. But 1t must be Dorne In
mind that while circumstances occasionally favor
contestants In whatever line they make their ven-
lures, sterling merit always brings sort OF rresisti
BILE recognition.
In the coming regattas at Newport 1t is hoped
that the very best yacht will carry the palm.
True she may not do so. but every
good effort Will be thoroughly appreciated. And
more splendid programme for yacht racing was
never arranged. The course Ii not only familiar to
every yacht owner belonging to the New York
Yacht Club, but acceptable to ALL The free ex.
panse outside Newport the room for tactics and
manGuvres which assuredly must be brought into
requisitou in all yachting struggles, and for which
credit must invariably be given and the proba-
bility OF good autumnal breezcs warrant the ex.
pectation that the regattas announced to come or
next week Will far excel anything of the kind that
has ever taken place in the country Additional in
tercst will be lent to the display since 1t appears to
be the earnest intention OF the owner OF the Cambria
to make his best efforts against American yachts.
IL Is, indeed needless to state that the
tlcipated with the deepest interest Nor Is the feel
Ing confined alone to yachtmen, since the CON-
munity at large anticipate the result OF the different
contests with almost the same amount OF anxiety.
The Cambria may not bc the very best vessel IN Eng
land but few British crafts enjoy greater fame, amt
lew could so well represent the United Kingdom
over the course selected by universal desire for the
approaching races. And II the Cambria has been
defeated by American yachts during the progress
OF the recent cruise, she has unquestionaby shown
herself to be vessel OF great speed ana remarkable
capacities Confident, nevertheless, In their own
models and believing that the elements Will
favor true test OF all vessels several
yacht owners intend placing their crafts In
single competition against the Cambria. wnat
the result may be 1t Is idle to prOgnostcate 1t Is
the sincere nope OF all ardent yachtmen that such
private contests Will illustrate prove the supe-
llOrlty OF either Che English or American vessel.
good stin breeze Is earnestly desired Dy ALL without
It there WILL OF course, be excuse ana perhaps com
plant.
1t will be seen from the announcements already
made that splendid series Of regaLtas at hand
Lhe first race fol schooner yachts Will come or on
the Sth 0f september. tor cup presented by the Vice
Commodore the course to be from Brentons Reef
iightshAp around the buoy on Block Island. thence
around the iightshlp Oh the Sow and Pigs rocks.
and return. IL should be mentioned that the re-
gatta Will be sailed according to the rules OF the
New York Yacht Club in regard to canvas. but there
In connection with this race a subscrip-
tion cup VIII be gwen for the second
schooner yacht. Rear Commodore Douglass also
offers cup on the following day for schooner Yachts
the course TO be from BrentOns Reef llghtshp To
and around the buoy or Block Island and return.
There Will be no allowance OF time In this race; but
q subscription cup Will be given to the second
schooner. TWO fty guinea cups Will be presented by
and soops; but in case slooD yachts do not enter.
both prizes Will ia the first schooner ut the nome
vesant Tor the second schooner under the SAME
terms and conditions as prescribed Tor the other
races.
The Cambria has private matches with the Fleet.
wing Madeleine, Phantom, Ider and America, reg,l.
larry arranged but IL IL not at all improbable that
Other yachts wl be pitted against her, that the
season III Inc vicinity Of Newport Will be UNUSUALLY
interesting. IL Is fortuitOus circumstance moreover
that the regatas take place during next month. when
1t Is to be hoped few yachtmen will have reason TO
complain OF caims Altogether q more satisfactory
programme could not have been arranged. Ii meets
all emergencies and gives all full opportunity for q
satisfactory display And while the regattas win
doubtless attract considerable attention. not only
In yachting circles, but among the entire cOmmu
nifty, the private matches cannot fail to awaken
great interest. The single races in which the Fleet
wing ana Idier will be engaged with the Cambr a
will create more or less excitement wiie the other
opponents OF the British vessel will have their due
share OF attractlyeness We shan have three regat-
tas In which not less than sixteen first class schooner
yachts Will compete, and perhaps no fewer AN half
dozen private contests, IN all OF which the Cambria
Will be ptted singly against American yachts with
equal advantages on both sides. That the several
exhibitions Will be witnessed and enjoyed by de-
lightfu cOncOurse Of spectators there very little
doubt for while the Inhabitants OF Newport are ever
anxious concerning such coatests 1t Is certain that
those interested IN the progress OF yachting viii
come from distant parts to behold what promises to
be some OF the finest races ever held under the
auspices OF the leading yacht club OF America.
The liyeIiest preparations are now being made for
inSI - va Ql.fnf
compete are at present undergoing an Overnaung
and although lew OF the vessels belonging to the
squadron require any serious repairs or alterations
for the friendly struggles in which they about TO
engage. The Phantom was recently on the ways at
New London getting cleaned, while the Idler, now
In Newport harbor, having got her stern thoroughly
That the America, which, 1t will be remembered Was
damaged bv running into working schooner when
leaving Edgartown last Monday week. will be
thoroughly repaired in time for the races. The
SapphO is now on the screw dock and Will have q
new shoe put on. The injuries which she sustained
going into New Bedford, and subsequently at Edgar
town. have necessiiated some general repairs
to ner keel which will be finished in
Novelty Yard yesterday morning from Newport, Is
getting new f0remast. She VIII also be cleaned
prior To her departure for the contests In which she
will participate and the Cambria Is still at Newport
awaiting her adversarles. The Fleetwing, Fleur dc
LIS and Restless anchored or the foot of
Twenty-eghth street. East river, ana Will leave for
Newport during the week. The Madeleine Is also in
the city undergoing some slight repairs. Towards
the end OF the week nearly all the vessels belonging
TO the feet OF the New York Yacht Club will proceed
to the anchorage In Newport habor there to await,
perhaps, the most magnificent yachting campaign
that has ever taken place IN the country.
A FINANCIAL CaAMp.