New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-14
AQUATIC.
THE CRUISE OF THE NETWORK YACHT
CLUB

a.
The yachts of the NewYork Yacht Climb
have arrived in Boston harbor and the preliminary Dor
ton OF the annual crusels ended. Although character
lied by little OF the excitement which leralded last year
the approach Of the squadron to each port and although
devoid OF tho curiosity attending the presence
OF the victor in the great international
ocean race, the events OF the past week
have been fraught with much genuine comfort and
pleasure. The cruise last year terminated at Marthas
Vineyard but cordial invitation from the Eastern
Yacht Club, and the offer Of several valuable prizes by
the citizens OF Boston, suiced this year to prO0ng the
voyage Tho fOggy atmosphere of Cape May
did not entirely dampen the ardOr OF the
yachmen, but an invitation from Atlantic City met with
prompt declination. When Boston beckOned, however,
they all raised anchor and started The monotony OF
long cruise such that 10 Cape May is in this instance
pleasantly varied by frequent landings, with the at
tendant series OF balls and receptions, and rendered
much less tedious by sailing only The weather has
been generally favorable and the cruise has begun Under
the most brilliant auspices.
The yachts comprising the feet assembled at Glen
Cove, L. l., Saturday Aug. g. the boat from NewYork
bringing IN the evening large additions to the list Of
yachtmcn and their guests. These at once trans-
ferrcd To The several crafts and the merry making when
followed seemed 10 indicate that the accession or mum
As lie evening dartened into night, the Dauntless,
Columbia, Flectwing Magic, julia Rambler, Iarolnta'
acyOn Oracle and Vixen got in readiness for the start
The wind, however did not prove favorable, and occa-
the enjoyment % the visitors attracted lew nom the
snug bins and flowing punch bowls.
rescue ana wi buoyaut hearts the yachmen gave or
ders to get under weigh The mon9i on1Hs ch9Euses OF
Cap,tans slowly brought the anchors to The decks ana
the cruise began During the night the yachts Kept wei
together but after daylight they began 10 separate
slight haziness in the morning threatened 10
.hicktn into fog, but the sun, although unsrc,
ces at restoring clear weather prevented the dreaded
result line breeze sprnSiBs up ear IN Inc alltrno1,
sent the feet into the wide mouth OF the Thames ~ me
style and the Columbia first dropped heg anchor on the
Ie0uot House at O'Clock Here the squadron was joined
by hc Madeleine Wauderer Tidal Wave, Madgie Adde,
aud Caprice. The schooner Josephine on her way from
Fail River 70 meet the squadron, came IN col Ou, VINE
passing Point JUdltho on the nghtpreyios with coasng
vessel and suffered severe damage. How bOwspIlt and
much Of her forward rigging were carried away cHSng
her 70 run back to newport for repairs No one
injured, and the stout hearted captain reluctantly
abandoned his prospects in the races AT Boston.
The stay Of the yachmcn m TIE fcquo! was rehderu
doubly enjoyable by the deligltiu weather ana happy
surroundings. The whole OF Monday was one unendhg
series OF Interesting events the EhcL's were an tnoNh
opcn to visitors; Gattes were h.ed FL NOR lhtcrS
crews III TIE afternoon ana ElaAu o9l ~ Wy PIyo
OF the PcGu0t, IN the evening closed tie Inc
boats Of &c fleet we're y,ited during IRE Gay ny MIC
Nilsson, under the escort OF M2lor-Gth. McDoWeHi;
The boat races elected much attention; picked crew.
ell gig gact: Flegtwius Rambler Dantless, DIGadaught
Columbia and Ee1lergr course OF Il mI25 EaEns
boat taxing and maintaining the lead all cOmpet
tors and carrying off the silver race was also
Flectwac Adobe DaGntleF Rambler Oracle and Dread
naught The Adde'S took the Lead nut soon i0ulcd
The start for Marthas Vineyard was not effected until
nOOn Tuesday, when a fair wind from the s0uthWest
carried tie yachts out past the headlands and hurried
them up the Sound toward Newport. The fleet was
wanGercr, Eva, Tidal wave, Madeleine, Fled
wing Foam Droaanaug4 Capriee' Magic iS s IaLS
Adfa, circle end. vizen The ;psctable was one Of
great sulcnd) the fleet exceeded in size that which
has sailed from New-London in former years and as
consequence the harbor swarmed with multitude OF
small sailing craft and the blum In front OF the Pequot
was lined with spectators after o'clock dense
fox obscured the movements OF me meet: Inc 10Y
horns and aar-bc.s were sounded with persistence
which was highly gratifying to the timld guests, Inc
Columbia DlunIees, Drciananght, anu h9lnD.er re-
leaving the har6or Of NewLondon the OF the feet
Caprice Went ashore at watch Light reef She got off
the following day with the loss of her cutter and anchor
The reminder Of the feet arrived at Vineyard Haven
during the night and the following day. They came TO
bier, Wanderer, Drcadnaugh Tidal wave, Foam, Oracle
and Vixen TIC distance rom AowLondcn, 5 miles
OF about II knots per hour the yachts g rfn a, a,
the whole of "Wednesday the Taronta, Fleetwing,
IIacyon, Eva; and Magic, ran nto stonngton, where
with the Idler and yndex, sailed on Thursday to over
take the fleet, then en- route for Nantasket Roads.
stood OFT OF the haibor Of vineyard Haven for Boston
The morning clear and hne breeze from the north
OF Oak Bluff. on shore the village was sleeping
in o Te gd on Of fbe t dc Of Gfp1i he Yachts
manifested the greatest activity As the sun rose re-
splendgnt water promises or
day, the lansud yechtman climbed mp me capin gang
way take last look at the quiet isolated village ana
get The fresh air preparatory 10 returning below 10 en-
joy his morning nap The sail 10 Mnots Ledge Lighthouse
was with a fair breeze, ana the course was east |
by south. The route was taken by all, the Coul
bia holding The lead, followed by the Maee Tidal wave
Foam and Eva, and the Madeleine Rambler, handereT
naa just astern e passed outside Pollock Rip
an the others taking the inside channel |
about o'clock in the morning and the Eastman Light
10. The bre re freshed steadily until il became neces
Columbia wa leading the fleet by more than five miles
when she carried away her foletopmast.
The sail after rounding the headl1nd became dead
ward and caused delay in the arrival yachts at
go iiHti the following day They anchored for the
nicBt of Mnot's Ledge Lighthouse where they were |
met by the boats of the Eastern Yacht Club Oh Friday
The heats Of the NewYork Yacht Cub got into position
carly ana did not have long wait for the Boston yachts
suISrous saute- were fired, and the NEWCOMERS
having been accorded the Leading poelon 49,
to Nantasket Roads. Both squadrons formed IN two
divisions, ana sailed up under the guns u ioi' warren
IN tTT YnpK Rear H. Com
uojore Franklin Osgood; Dreadnaught CAPT eamuer;
Fleetwng, Capt. George OsgoOd ldief' mp Dupans.
G G@Ss, Cpts johnson and Krebs; sapphO. Capt
DSS n,d-pauntless, Commodore Bennctt Rambler,
Acting Commodore Banker; Iar3Ina' IaRi nm
WandeTer capt Lorillard Haltyon. Wv Xycn Cant Tiv
Capt Macy; Vindex, Capt. seniei NlAen' '"p' Law
E,sTtRx y.cu1s-Port-sadie yiceCommodore Bur
-. pniie can't Gardner; Edith Capt. HOyey; DAISY,
Int OTIS Iuniata. Capt Dexter Narragansett, Capt
'S6tgtJb5nrd"Rebecda Commodore Heard; Ethel Capt.
Churchill; Julia, Capt. Waiting ConnE ,p', Hhc%sa'
yantbe Cant. Pickman: Alice Capt. Appleton; glimpse
can't Jei fries; Violet, Capt Chds., - c.,u,- ,,...
roop aud having sailed up the harbor dropped anchor
az Idle wharf In the evening dinner Was gwen the
on lhia W IN NoyYoTk Yacht Club, at Tdfit's Hotel
y the Eastern Yacht Club More 5an l dd s9y
sa' u iasSon fine display Of fireworks was given
~ ne 6oats Of fhe Eastern Yacht Cun and Tor time
the harUur shOne with garlhg ruuu'no'''
'A0 "' TIE REGATTA
The REGATTA will sailed C i in6e c9u 10 m nsi E9
,on VIII regard 10 the direction OF Inc wind Ile
coursa viii be laid Swampscot BAY Two prize cups,
al 90 and 500 for schooners and