The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-21
YACHTING NOTES.
New York Yacht Club Rega,rn.

New York Yacht Club Regatta.
The ANIMAL regatta Of the New York Yacht CuD,
which takes place to- morrow will undoubtedly form
an important epoch In American yachting. 1t Will
be the grand opening event OF the season, and the
interest which surrounds the initial trials OF the
several new yachts added to the squadron since last
year, and the number OF magni1 cent prizes awaiting
the winners in the different classes, are circum-
stances to attract the attention OF not only all yacht
men, but every one who loves grand nau-
tical spectacle. The excitement among the owners
OF the feet is almost at its height
and hardly ever In the yachting annals OF
the club has the work of preparation been carried
to such On extent as now, ana Is fair TO premise
that the feet was never In better sailing condition.
Old favorites. such as the Magic, Palmer Dauntess,
Sappho. Idler and Phantom are all IN good trim,
and 1t is certain their owners will not yield the
laurels they have won to any OF the new corners
without lively struggle. Great expectations are
formed Of the latter yachts In their racing Clothes
and the hope is general shat they may have favor.
Ing winds to test their respective sailing qualities.
The docks far and near suited to the work OF rails.
Ing such vessels, for more than ten days past have
been In constant use and Of artisans engaged
TO do the work required before regatta day.
The entries Tor the various prizes at a late hour
yesterday afternoon embraced the leading yachts OF
the fleet, with prominent and known yachts from
sister ass0ciatlons-the latter intending compete
for the magnificent and valuable subscription cups.
These are as folows:-
C2ub Prize .for Schooners-Tidal Wave, Eva,
Madeline. Wanderer. Alarm, Columbia, Iiler, Foam,
Sunshine. Magic, Dauntess, TarOlinta, Rambler,
Alice, Fieetwlng, sappho, Palmer, Hacyon.
Addle. Vixen.
Challenge cup FOR Schooners.-Tidal Wave, Made
line, Wanderer, Alarm, Columbia Idier, Foam sun
SHINE. Magic, raronta, Rambler Alice, Fleetwing,
Sappho, Palmer, Halcyon.
s Smaasngs Cap 5or soops.-Breeze, Oracle,
Suosctips .oa Cup Jor Schooners.- Madeline. Idler,
Wanderer, Columbia Foam. sunshine, Magic,
Sapph0, Palmer and Halcyon.
Su0sc,1pttOn cup J0r SiO0ps.-Kaiser william l.,
oracle, Peerless, Coming Aradne, Addie, Vixen,
Should tomorrow prove pleasant the Bay OF New
York will present an appearance Of the most AMI
mated nature. the picture being complete when
there IS added to the white wings OF commerce NOV
Ing over the expanse, hundred more trim
yachts, their sails shlmmering In the light darting
before host Of steamboats,, large and small 10
grasp The victory beyond. Already fifteen or more
OF the larger steamboats, that ply In these and
adjacent waters are advertised to accompany the
contestlng yachts while hundreds OF spare craft,
both steam and sail, will be brought INTO requsition
to take part in the aquatic festival.
PREPARING FOR TIE EVENT
On Friday last the Sappho was lowered from the
larger screw dock, having been out OF water four
days. During that time her bottom was thoroughly
sandpapered and $50 sheets OF "copper" that mad
been partly eaten out while lying near the gas
works. IN Brooklyn, F.. D., were replaced Her
Keel injured IN two places one directly under the
mainmast and the other two feet from sternpost,
near Newport last autumn-was repaired Her hull
received three coats OF white paint. Monday even
Ing the SapphO returned from short trip to White
stone.
me Dauntless followed the sappho and received
nj
Thursday.
the central screw dock on Friday last took out
the l'llerfOr the same purpose. She thoroughly
cleaned and received n coat Of pot lead from water
line to Keel She is anchored In the East river be-
tween the South and Hamilton ferries
Next after the ldler the Palmer came on the
dock and like work or preparation gone through
coat Of verdlgrls She was lowered yesterday morn.
Ing, and at once went down the bay on trial trip
the hrst opportunity that has been presented to try
her since her extensive alterations. A balloon liz
is being made for her.
Monday afternoon the new yacht Rambler went
the larger dock or the purpose Of receiving
a coat OF verdigris. Hew new masts are in. and
with the landing OF boats davits and taking out Of
ness to participate In to-mOrrOw's lively sport. She
VIII be lowered this morning.
Wanderer took her place. She won't be the last OF
The Haicyon came through He'll Gate Monday
evening ana yesterday noon lying at the foot Of
Bridge street, Brooklyn awaiting chance to 90 on
the dock. She Is entered for all the schooner prizes
alterations and repairs being completed. She Is
lying at anchor of IOboken. Her sails nave been
maze larger and she Ia provided with O balloon lib.
The new Columbia has been on the railway, loot
OF Partition street, Brooklyn, preparing Tor the
test OF tomorrow she has made several trips down
The Tarolinta and Magic have been taken out at
the same place, and this afternoon VIII be III excel
lent condition.
The Alice left her anchorage in the East river on
Hamilton avenue ferry, Yesterday afternoon, and
proceeded to Staten Island north Shore where she
her hull.
The Madeleine VIII arrive from Nyack to-day,
where she has been for several days past preparing
for the great event.
The work OF overhauling the Fleur de Lis, at City
Island was to have been completed this morning.
She may be expected in the bay this afternoon.
Inc Flcetwing arrived from New London Monday
evening, and anchored on Staten Island
The sloop Peerless. owned by Mr.. J. Rogers Max
well, OF the Atlantic Club. has entered to compete
The sloop Kaiser Wilhelm l., Mr.. George 4. BcIins.
OF The Bayonne Club Is also on the same list. The
latter is last boat, and unless we are much mis-
taken VIII show many OF her opponents the way
around the course.
THE wALLACK CUP
The excitement incident TO the regatta has not
detracted from the interest manifested the grand
ocean regatta for the Wallack cup on Saturday
Many or the schooners OF the New York Club have
already entered for this prize ana today, ronior-
row and Friday VIII swell the list to large fleet.
Ye the long Branch the
will be OF the finest character. The spectacle viii
undoubtedly attract great crowd to this pleasant
III,
bia, Dauntcss. Tidal Wave and Rambler already ap-
pear on the list contestants.
Brooklyn Yacht Club Regatta.
The fourteenth annual ana fourth union regatta OF
the Brooklyn Yacht Club, appointed for Tuesday,
June 81 bias fair 10 be the most exciting event In
the history OF this spirited organization. In
yelrs gone by their aquatic reunions have been
very successful, and anticipating fair wind and
weather, In which respects they have hitherto been
extremely fortunate, the officers now nope to
eclipse all their former efforts. The Regatta Com
mlttee have issued the following announcement
and regulations
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL AND FOURTH UNION REGATTA OF
TIE BRookLYN YACHT CLUB, TUESDAY, JUNE "a,
ls7l. 49, -
The club usual invites entry of all yachts belong.
Ing to any duly organized yacht ub United States
and 70 AL uch yachts that enter offers competition
the folio wing prixcs:--
Schooner-one prize called the "UnIon Prize to be
sailed for ON time allowance One prize donated by the flag
ocs to be yacht home without regard