The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-27
YACHTING NOTES.

the regatta OF the BayOnne facnt CluD appointed
to come or to-day, promises TO be very spirited and
exciting. The annual aquatic reunions OF this or
ganzation for years past nave drawn together hun
dreus Of spectators as there have been among the
contestants many OF the finest of our smaller yachts,
and these being manned by able amateur crews
their performances elected more than the ordinary
amount or praise bestowed upon like events. This
year the entries are snch that gallant struggle
must ensue for the premiership OF each class, and
should there be wind enough and clear day all
that part OF Jersey Will be fully aroused TO the i'm
portance Of the occasion. The course is from
stakeboat OF the club house to q stakeboat between
Coney Island Point and Fort Lafayette to be salled
over twice for cabin sloops and from the club house
around Fort LAFAYETTE twice for open sloops All
yachts must be in line OF the club house eleven
O'Clock.
Greenpoint, L. l., is excited in view of the anticl-
pated open regatta TO be given there on Saturday,
August 5, by the Atlantic Yacht Club OF Brooklyn.
1t will be remembered that its provisions are such
that the dainty little fishing sloops of that vicinity
and those OF the Connecticut shore contest and
no little amount OF preparation for event dts
cernible among this class Of vessels. Their crews
are eager for the struggle. and more than half q
score OF their owners have ordered new topsails
ana otherwise put their pets IN trim for the race
The entries Tor the regatta viii close In New York
the 10th inst but the time has been extended the
4th prox. for those vessels along the Sound whose
owners may not be enabled to make up their minds
until then whether they can participate or not.
The prizes for the several classes OF vessels antci-
pated TO contest have been made and now on ex.
hbiton at No. 1919 Broadway, where they can be seen
by those who desire to examine beautiful designs In
silver plated ware. They embrace two prizes for
each class, and as there Will be schoOners, first,
second and third class Scoops on the list OF entries,
the number Is quite large. The prizes are:-
For schooners, without time allowance, large gilt
chased, satln finished eperene, very delicate and
handsome. This can be used as vase, fruit, flower
or card stand.
For scnooners, with time allowance, large
medallion tureen, FURNISHED exquis,tely and finished
appropriately the handles being the rough shaggy
head OF bull ana surrounding the cover timely
modelled steer
For sloops, first class, without allowance, satin
finished, gilt lined lce-water set, consisting OF
pitcher, tray and three g0blets.
For slOOps, first class, with allowance, satin
finished, gilt chased tea set and salver.
For sloops, second class, without allowance, a
satin finished gilt chased epergne, Of different de-
sign than that set apart for schOOners.
For SlOOps second class, with allowance, q large
icewa;er urn with six gilt chased gObets and salver
For sloops third class, without allowance. large
gilt chased fruit stand.
For sloops third class, with allowance a FURNISHED
gilt chased tea set.
All these prizes are elegant in the extreme and
valued from 500 TO $3.50 each.
The schooner Lois has been repaired and reftted
at an expense of $4,000. She is at Greenport. the
residence OF her owner, and viii participate In the
regatta OF the 9th prox.
The slOOp Flying Cloud is at anchor of GreenpOrt
Her owner. Mr.. r. W. Holmes, Of Orange has been
cruising with her as far eastward as New London.
inc schooner DauntleS5 is lying at the foot or
Tenth street, East River. Her mainmast Will be
placed further forward.
The schooner Rambler was taken up by the large
screw dock yesterday, ana while out OF water VIII
have piece Of Keel twelve to fourteen inches deep
1ted in place.
The schooner Sappho Is lying near the middle
pier, Atlantic Basn her hull being painted black.
She Will be in readiness Tor the summer cruise the
first OF next week.
The schooner Alarm was In New Bedford on Mon
day morning last and intended to visit Wareham
before her Ownert return to New York, She will be
locked in this port before joining the New York
Yacht Club fleet on the annual cruise.
The schOOners Fleur de LIS and Columbia are an
chOred on Staten Island-the former at the lower
and the latter the upper ferry landing.
The schooner Dreadnaugnt is still at anchor on
the South ferry, Brooklyn.
The annual regatta at StOningtOn. gotten up by
the spirited yachsmen OF that pretty place. has been
set down for Tuesday, August 8. 1t promises to be
full OF interest The sloop Orion, OF Brooklyn, won
the 500 prize for cabin boats last year.
The schooner Vesta Is in Boston harbOr.
The schooner Tidal Wave Is en- TOutc to Newport.
The slOOp stella will be launched from the
yard OF Mr.. LenDOx South Brooklyn, III day or
two. This yacht Is 40 feet on keel, Al feet deck
She will be enrolled In the Atlantic Yacht Club feet
During the week Just passed the schOOners Vesta
Fleetwing, Favorita Madeleine Foam, Alarm Ca
lypso aud steam yachts Edgar Stuart and Emily
Alarm lett for ports as noted above sunday last
The schooner yacht Sylvie was living IN the narbOr
OF ST. JOnn, New Brunswick, yesterday. she mad
select party OF ladies anu gentlemen on board.