The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-11
YACHTING.
The Race Between tho FrO,c and sIector
POstpOned-Contest Between the Jennie Il.
and the Frolic-The Latter victorious-The
Coming Season.

The Race Between tho Froiic and siector
PostpOned-Contest Between the Jennie Il.
and the Frolic-The Latter viciorious-The
Coming Season.
SToNiNGToS July Q, 1870.
The yachting season at this quiet, yet charming
resort has opened auspIciousy and bids fair to be
marked by some interesting events. IL admitted
that the regatta which came or last week has not
been surpassed by any similar exhibition that has
taken place here for years. Indeed, pretter spec
tacle could not have been witnessed, and the very
fact OF Its success has encouraged the yachtmen OF
the locality to promote the noble pastmo by every pos.
sIble means. There no less than twenty entries
for the contest the Fourth OF July, and, while the
entire affair was anticipated with pleasure the
between the yachts Froc and Hector was unques-
tionably the great attraction OF the day. 1t ap.
peared that the Froic, swift and handsome little
craft, owned by captain Charles Palmer, had never
been defeated. The Hector, also q symmetrical
and tidy boat tina property OF Mr.. Robert Palmer, OF
NOank, was pitted against her, and between them
most exciting struggle was expected. AZ pre-.
vlousy detailed, the Frolic led or III splendid
style, but, the last round from the Cam
Buoy, the Rector. favored by little breeze,
which, it seems failed to strike the Frolic,
won by only thrty-seven seconds. Not at all
satlsaed-indeed, confident that his yacht could do
much better, Mr.. Charles Palmer at challenged
the owner OF the Hector to race over similar course
to-day for pecunlary consideration and the cham.
pionship-a challenge which was promptly accepted.
The contest was arranged for this day and at
early hour preparations were commenced on board
the Froc. A good stiff breeze from the southeast,
and splendid race accordingly awaited
with anxiety Numbers gathered near the
railroad wharf, whence the competitors were
to start. But the throng was doomed TO dis
appointment for alter waiting TIL long after
midday intelligence arrived from Noank that the
onsequently postponed. But as the Frollc was In
tween her and the Jennie T., the properly Of Mr.. H.
Pendeton The course was rom the railroad
wharf To ana around int the a1 an5
half inches In length, she was allowed time by the
Frolic which Is three feet longer The yachts being
properly Manned started of at sixteen minutes past
four p. NJ, the Jennie T. considerably In advance
1t was blowing quite fresh and the yachts
pointed wsS s00a TOWARDS Tie end FISHERS s
and, and when about halfway towards that
tai style. and by admirable tack quickly widened
the distance between her and the Jennie 4. After
an interesting race the yachts rounded the ghtshp
Tro,, E 3 s ,.no,. ET rs
With a free wind the competitors made for the
home stakeDoat and very interesting race ensued
for although the Jennie 7: had but little chance OF
Ovcrhauling the Frolic, the contest now resolved
itself into u question OF time. JIbeing somewhat
sooner tnan the FroIic the Jennie T gained some
citing. Tne FroIic inaliy won by seven ana half
minutes, having arrived at the wharf as follows:-
w. s. M g.
Frolic. ...........b 10 Jennie T.........5 IL 30
Thus ended race that supplied the place OF one
anticipated with much pleasure. Throughout the
frolic had ample opportunity for the display OF her
fine weather qualities and, truth 70 say she behaved
nobly In q very heavy sea whicp was running near
the llghtship.
The contest between the Hector and the Frolic VIII
doubtless come OF during the week, and as the No
ank boat IL most avorabiy spoken OF the race VIII
ussurediy be memorable one
But not alone Is yachting progressing here. Routed
from the cities by the heated term visitors are con-
stantly arriving In force, and although StODngtOn
could not strictly be termed fashionable watering
place It's genial atmosphere and healJnlnl surround
ings are nevertheless enjoyed by select wealthy and
substantial class that not unwisely considers peace
aud comfort preferable to revery and consumption
The wadawanuck House is rapidly filling up, and In
few weeks the will be fairly under way. The
improvements made by Mr.. Mason, the proprietor,
haas greatly enhanced the beauty OF the building
Nh'e The thick Overhanging foliage gives the place
cure q rustic and picturesque appearance.
The Cue schooner yacht Madge, owned by Captain
n. n. Loper is undergoing extensive alterations,
which viii shortly be completed. The Madgie has
beautiful lines and will doubtless cause stir upon
her next appearance contest. The yacht Josie.
belonging to Mr.. Lopez, Jr, IL also being slightly
oyerhaued. She will DO ready In q few days.