The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-27
under the circumstances. that apparently precluded

under the circumstances. that apparently precluded
the possibility OF contest. Ram, wet and foggy,
win dripping decks, slippery ropes difficult TO
handle, but little wind ana every appearance OF
most unfavorable weather, yacht race was perhaps
the last thing to suggest ITSELF Indeed had it been
a matter that could have been well avoided a post
ponement would have been gladly welcomed by all.
That, however being out or the question, since the
ocean race was set down for Monday IL was agreed
that at all hazards the race should come
of. The yachtSmen, moreover, were unwilling to
allow the opportunity to pass without showing
that they fully reciprocaed the kindly intentions OF
the citizens OF Newport With that view vessels
that had lain quite snugy for days past began to
exhibit lively SYMPTOMS OF preparation. drlzzing
rain fell without Interruption, and evidences OF a
heavy fog indicated that the willing contestants
would be compelled TO put back as on the attempted
OF Thursday Notwithstanding all the uncomfort
able appearances which on all sides presented them
selves, the yachts showed signs OF activity toward
eleven O'Clock, and, although most people ashore
felt satisfied That There would be no race, the hoist
ers soon convinced them that the Newport cup was
highly priced bv ALL and that the honor OF winning
1t was suihclently great to induce contestants 10
contend for IL even under very adverse clrcum-
stances.
The rain continued to fall. and scarcely any spec
tators ventured out to witness the start, but the
interest with those ashore attached 10 the result
was very great, and when II became known that
the regatta would positively take place con-
siderable speculation to the victorious craft
ndulged in. Among the ravOrites was the Rear
Commodore's yacht Columbia, which had probably
the race. There were others, however, who he
leved that, should the weather become severe, tho
larger vessels would carry or the PAIN, although
the Columbia has already distinguished herself In
q very strong breeze.
AT about half past eleven o'clock the steam tender
to the 1agship. with Fleet Captain Philip schuyler
experimenting the regatta arrangements. left tho
harbor and anchored OF Fort Adams TO start the
contest: and shortly afterwards the yachts,
one by one, gradually got under way
and went out by the southern entrance.
The wind was light from the southeast ana at this
time the toe was about halt hood. For some
twenty minutes the yachts kept beating about be.
hind the line awaiting the sigma to prepare. aud
many, believing That the breeze would soon fresnen.
kept rather sly Of the sakebOat In order obtain
q good send on.
The course was from an imaginary line drawn
from Fort Adams TO the Dumplings on the opposite
side, TO and around the buoy on Block Island, ana
return In turning the buoy yachts were TO keep
on the starboard side; and the start was to be
hyinG one, the signal being prolonged
whistle from the steam tender ana the lowering
OF the nag. Twenty minutes were given each Yacht
to cross the line. The race to be sailed according
to the rules of the New York Yacht Club.
At precisely 1912 p. NJ the yachts were signaled
to depart and they crossed the line In the following
time and Order:-