The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-19
Iacht Clup measurement


Zach. Tons. O,rner.
G Glance: Is Mr. J. r. Rusht9n
Forhound. 80. Marquis of Ailsa
Time for tonnage, twenty seconds per ton.
AS might be expected, the meeting or such fleet
OF clippers created the greatest interest. The Nobe
was built by Hatchern 1868, ana Tor several years
proved very successful, winning a large number OF
matches. The Heron Is by Ratsey, OF Cowes, built
In 1885, hut prior the present occasion mad never
figured a match sailer. The Alcyone- being
Katsey's late producuon-having been built this
year on the lines OF the Murel, naturally came in
for the lions share OF notice. great interest being
manifested as TO the manner IN which she would
acquit herself in her debut. She did not do quite
20 well as was expected, but circumstances
were clear against her. Her sails did not stand
properly, as Is often the case with canvas and
her running gear and bolt ropes were constantly
stretching, pull being necessary purchase
or other every time she stayed in the beat down.
The Juha IL another OF Ratsey's, and has been
heightened and otherwise greatly improved by the
same builder since she was originally constructed.
She has figured WIN fair share OF success
both as yawl and cutter, possessing 1lne
running and reaching powers, but in
dead beat 10 windward she stands no
chance against such vessel as the Vanguard.
The volante, originally constructed py Harvey
and recently altered and improved by Camperdown
Rai.er both on the Thames and Solent. and won a
large number OF prizes The Vanguard, the prop
erty OF the late Colonel yerschoyic. and recently
purchased by Mr.. Turner. the original owner OF the
Phosphorus, Is another OF Ratsey's build and now
regarded by general consent as the champion Eng
nsn cutter OF her tonnage. Last year, il VIII be
remembered, In addition TO other victories she won
two Queens Cups on the Solent and this season has
followed up her success by carrying or two first
prizes the Thames. or the smaller vessels
the Glance and Vampire are well known both hav-
Ing won large hummer OF prizes. The FoXhound
built last year Tor the Marquis OF Ailsa by File
OF Fairlie ana, Judging from her performances dur
ing the past week. bids equal the repua ION OF
the Fiona.
The course originally proposed TO be sailed
was from Gravesend round the Mouse Light aud
back; but as will be anon, the yachts were
unable to accomplish the prescribed distance
before the flood began 10 make, II being a dead
beat all the way down from Gravesend to the Nore
aud the course was consequently shortened. Owing
10 the exigencles OF the case an early start was
imperative, and shortly alter nine A. NJ The club
Steamboat, having on board the band vi the second
Lie Guards and a large party, numbering upward
OF $50, left Adelaide Wharf, London Bridge, and
steamed direct Tor GraveseDd. on arriving at this
rendezvous sne was joined 10y the Comlnonore's
uso,d Alfred Pa Ell steam yacht Aantha, when new
The royal standard, ia honor OF the f1nce OF Wales,
who was on board with distinguished party, IN.
Emperor OF Russia; Prince John, OF Glucksburg:
Lord Marlborough, Lord Alfred paget, &c, who ac-
companied the match rom start TO finish. Tue
competing yachts we're moored In two lines or
kOSherNlle pier. The smaller vessels forming the
lower ller, about two cables length below the
Others the to&h0und Nelug 10 wIndward. In the
larger class the vanguard nad the weather berth,
IN addition 10 which advantage sne mad dragged
her moOrings a lltte anu 80 got a clear start The
starring signal made at twelve minutes past
eleven A. NJ, tue wind being S.N.E., and tle
whole fleet slipped their moor ngs ana canted 10
"A
Vanguard was the FIRST round OF the larger craft,
followed by the Heron aicyone yoanie NIobe and
JANA, 10 the order named. The Vampire TOOK tue
lcad OF the second class with the FOxbOund aud
little Glance IN close attendance. The larger yes
SELF set square topsaIs and the small Try no
headers, Dut tue NUiane presently shifted JlD-
header and all MADE due boards down GraSesend
Reach. HAL way through the reach the VOante's
toprall blew out aoait ne inainslll, much
precious time before u could DC Sc ,urcd aud the
lack hauieh down short time afterwards the
nelon .cPsAl also came " gref, anu sue nad TO
house hcf topmast 70 repair damages, but half an
hour later got her stlcE on end AGAIN ana set "A
working tOlsai. In the Lower no, the WIND came
Geshei ana a lit;e banning from E.N.E., ana the
smaller Try iOund whole canvas a. tnucn 4. they
could carry. Jusl before opening sea Reach tue
Noiante AiObe anl jana got in dangerous nrox.
nDiiy. and COLLISION seemed incvIiabc blt hauuIy
no mshap occurred. all three going abOut tlst M
lime. Tue Julia ana AloDe, however. hOlsted pro-
test signals ia their rigging, winch were duy ac-
Enowiedged ~ gun from inc cue steamboat, but
the protests were not carried any further tie
SAILING committee were saved the trouble ~ inquir
ing into the rights and the wrongs OF the case. In
the west board the Yolaute stood across the bows
Of the JulIa ana Mode, ana shortly Afterwards
weathercd the lille Glance taking the second place
IA her class about haf mile sstcrn the 1ornid-
aue Vanguard. The feXhOund was leading the
smaller vessels and, considering the weather dong
remarkably well with the big cutters. Entering
Sea Reach the wind, alter a m0DentaTy ln, fresil-
ened considerably from H., raised lively bit or
sea anu making lt dead nOsef all dOwn the reach.
Between thc Mucking and Chapman Liynts no
chanse OF Importance occurred but 0f SoutIeud
tue vanguard seemed TO be making bad weather Oi
~, aud after staggering along long
sue was able uuder her whole canvas,
witn her zee rails buried IN foam. finally sent down
her topsail and housed her topmasL tnder short
ened canvas she seemed 10 90 better aud improved
her position upon the Nolante with every board. on
sheerness the nttc Vampire carried away bow.
spfit shrOuds aud borc up, anu the Heron, finding
sue hal no chance, followed her example shortly
Mhrwards. Al Two 4. ~. the vanguard weathe1cd
toe More Lish, followed 10y the Nolant,. JulIa and