The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-07
Y AC III I'm G.
Cruise Of the New York Yacht Club-Arrival Of
the Squadron at New London-The
Accident to the Josephine

NEW LONDON, Conn., August 8, 1871.
The annual cruise OF the New York Yacht Club
has commenced under the most brilliant auspices.
and promises to be OF an unusually interesting char
acter. According to the general orders issued the
squadron was to anchor at Glen Cove yesterday.
Towards evening over dozen vessels had arrived,
including the Columbia, Feetwing, Halcyon, DaunI-
less Julia, Magic Rambler, TarolinIa Oracle, Vixen,
tue steam yacht Herald, and others.
THE APPEARANCE OF THE FLEET
was exceedingly fine, all the yachts seeming to be
In the best possible trim. 1t was hoped to start for
New London shortly after shutdown, but there being
an absence of wind a delay Of some hours took
place. ball was given ashore, which was attended
by many Of the yachtsmen. Apart from that fes-
tivlty, however, there were no demonstrations of
any kind Towards midnight light breeze sprung
up from the westward, and upon signal from the
flagship Dauntess the squadron got
UNDER WAY FOR NEW LONDON.
For hours during the night the yachts kept close
company, but at daybreak they began TO separate,
the Columbia leading or followed by the Rambler
TarOlinta Magic and others, the sloop yachts
Oracle, Addie and Vixen being almost within a ca.
bles length OF each other. hazy weather prevailed
during the earlier portion OF the day, and the re-
spectve positions OF the vessels could not DO deter
mined. But little change took place, as the wind
continued light In the afternoon nice wholesale
breeze sent the yachts scudding into New London in
splendid STYLE The Columbia came TO anchor OppO-
site the PequOt House shortly before two O'Clock.
Next came the Rambler, then the Tarolinta. and
there bur little difference IN the time Of the ar
rival Of the Others --,-v ,s.e
The schooner yacht Caprice from Boston, has ar.
rived to JOIN the squadron. The Madeleine and Tidal
Wave have also come to anchor and will participate
IN the approaching contest, for which magnificent
prizes arc to be given.
ACCIDENT TO THE JOSEPHINE.
While passing Point Judith last night. to join the
squadron here, the yacht Josephine was run into by
q cOastlng schooner. The JOsephine's bOwsprit was
carried away. Fortunately no lives were lost,
though the position Of the vessel at the time OF the
accident was deemed a perilous one. She i'm.
medately put back to Newport for repairs, and
will probably join the squadron in few days. The
Sapph0 is also expected.
EVENTS TO COME OFF.
The hotel here is crowded with visitors and the
interest exhibited IN regard to the squadron Is very
great, the new vessels forming the subject OF much
comment.
Tomorrow a series Of boat races will take place
between the of the several yachts and in the
evening grand bail will he given at the Pequot
House to the members OF the New York Yacht Club.
Extensive preparations have been made to render
the complimentary entertainment In every way
worthy the occasion.
On Tuesday morning the fleet will leave for Mar
thas Vineyard en- route TO NantasKet Roads, where
the members Of the Eastern Yacht Club have made
preparations in honor of its arrival.
Entries for the GrecBport REGATTA.
Up to noon Friday there had entered for the re.
gatta the following Observation-Disclosures
Mystic and Lois. Sloops-Peerless Daphne. Orion,
Qui Vive, Nancy Anna, Nimbus, Ida, Dudley, Vixen,
Viking, Edith, Thomas G. Hunt, Recreation. Swan,
NatrOna, Richmond, White Wing. Anne HOman.
Linda Lois, Annie NJ, Annie Laurie, Frank Barker
Mary f., Agnes Flying Scud, Shadow and Mazeppa.
On Friday afternoon the yacntsmen went on