The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-23
The New York Yacht Club Regatta.

The New York Yacht Club Regatta.
1t is a certain matter that we cannot have
all we desire in this world. Yachtsmeu even
are sometimes doomed to disappointment, as
was the case yesterday. There is on regatta
days sometimes too much wind and some
times too little. The latter was the case
yesterday; and the breeze that will answer
for some Of the smaller craft is not enough for
the heavier schooncrs. This was also the
that all of our yachtsmen were not satisfied
with the way in which they were served by
Old Boreas. The day was fine one, how
ever, and the world never looked upon more
beautiful feet of yachts than that which got
undcrweigh from the anchorage off Staten
. Island to contest for the many prizes offered.
A moderate breeze was blowing from
the southwark and eastward, with an overcast
sky that appeared to promise more wind
before nightfal. The appearance of the
yachts moored in line, with everything set but
the jbs, ready to be off when the signal gun
fired, was very fine, and the numerous
steamers and tiny craft of every description,
loaded with living freight, bore substantial
evidence of how popular yachting and yacht
races have become in the United States. The
start, although delayed some time after the
hour appointed, was good one, and the con-
testants got of well together; but it was soon
observed that unless there should be more
wind as the day wore on the lighter vessels
would have the advantage over those of
greater tonnage and deeper draught of water.
The sight continued to increase in interest as
the lower bay was reached, and it could only
have been excclled by the addition of more
wind.
For some reason, yet to be explained, there
was an error committed by several ofth yachts
in passing the buoy at the Southwest Spit.
This error will doubtless have an important
bearing upon deciding which won the race.
Out to the Lightship, and on the run home al
though to lookers-on the regatta was faultless,
il was evident that the vessels known to
possess great speed were not doing as we'll as
was expected. A cap full more of wind
would have made a great difference in the
relative positions of many of them. AS the
Narrows were reached the yachts Tidal Wave
and Columbia were first and second. and as
the stakeboat was reached, first by the
former and in few minutes after by the
latter, the screaming of whistles, the
firing of guns, the hurrahs and clapping
of hands were deafenng The balance of the
feet was some distance astern, and arrived in
the order mentioned in the detailed account of
the regatta Although the race had its draw
backs, as we have stated, still it was a
very pleasant affair, and one that must give
great satisfaction to those fond of looking at
or taking part therein. Some of course, are
disappointed; this is very natural; but others
are pleased. Some will win prize or prizes;
others will have to wait until next season and
try their luck again. Take it altogether, we
think it success for yachting. 1t might have
been better, but it might have been Ear worse;
and we are of the opinion that but few, If any,
have right to complain at their failure to
accomplish all they expected. There are
many more chances yet this season Cor those
that did not come in first yesterday, and it may
be with them ''better luck next time"