New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-19
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
YACHTING UNCERTAINTIES.


THE CRUISE OF THE NEwYoRK YACHT FLEET FROM
NEWPORT TO MARTHAs VINEYARD TEMPORARILY
ABANDONED.
NEWPORT, r. l., Aug 18.-The yachts of the
New-York Squadron on the point of weighing
anchor and in minutes the hsrbor Of Newport
will be cleared Of pleasure craft The yachts which
rived Friday night and Saturday morning comprised the
larger portion of the feet The little Wind the
smallest yacht In the squadron which naturally the
first TO succumb the gale OF Tuesday afternoon has
again joined the feet, having been struggling along
from Huntington Bay by easy stages whenever a lu in
the storm would permit
The Columbia and Clio from New Haven are lying
anchored close in shore and the Eva Is only q short
distance beyond Indeed. the entire squadron is
reunited and In ten minutes the signal TO get under
will given Since the arrival of the foremost yachts
on Friday night the weather has been all that could be
desired and the stay Of the yachtsmen at Newport has
thoroughly enjoyable The Saturday night recep
tIon the Ocean House attended by a number of
the visitors and all the attractions Of the place have
received due attention.
The Boston yacht Tempest which Joined the feet at
New-London intending accompany it 10 the Vineyard.
has been peculiarly unfortunate The captain fell Sat
urday, and received bruises which will prove serious,
though not fatal One OF the crew, on the same day,
was badly burned by the premature discharge of
and she will therefore be unable to accompany the
squadron Oak Bluffs she will await che return to
will open Thursday.
The weather this morning not the most suspicious
The wind has again veered TO the northeast, and
slight fall Of rain hours ago gave hints of possibly
stormy day.
The hour OF sailing has come. All the yachts
have been fairly alive with the hustle of
preparation for departure. and the signal. gwen
from the flagship. has just released them from
their anchors. All are kurrying to be first. and II
yet impossible to say which will be successful Now
the Foam off and for moment at least is destined TO
lead the squadron The Vndex is the first of the soOps
and the second Of the feet and the flagship the Alarm
close hand. The Clio and the josephine come next
and the feet little Vision, of the most
famous OF sloops, quickly follows. The Idler
is only moment astern Of the Vision, and the
Tidal Wave is in hot pursuit. The Columbia follows
the Tidal Wave, and has fear of the result even
though she starts far down in the list Away over
under the grim walls of Fort Adams lies the swiftfooted
Madeleine and her anchor is up and she is one OF
the flying fleet The Eya close at hand. the next 10
get away ana the Resolue is only few seconds later
The TarOnta follows the Resoute and the fleet is off,
There other yachts lying at anchor but they seem
making preparations for departure and 1t is probable
that the vessels already enumerated will comprise all
will sail for the Vineyard Indeed which are
already of win after ccompanying the squadron
a short distance Among these are the Tidal Wave. the
Madeleine, and probably the Vision. The wind is still
nortbeast but stiff and steady and It even seems prob
able that the yachts will have prosperous passage
Latcr-This morning certainly not a very pr0inis-
ing the proposed trip Of the Yachts OF the New
York ClnD from this 10 OAK Bluns, Tor the wind
was from the east and therefore dead ahead and every
thing betozeued stiff u not actual storm.
Nevertheless the Commodore and his Fieet-Captaln,
Bend resolved TO make start ana informed the yacht
owners their intention. This decision Of their superior
officers WAS received with rather bad grace by the
owners. some OF whom refused point blank 10
get their yachts under way, while others SAID
that they would 20 out short distance.
The feet which left the harbOr about $780, consisted OF
the schOOners Alarm Resoute, Columbia, Idler Taro-
nta, Foam. Clio, Josephine Tidal Wave. Madeleine and
Eva and the slOOps Vision Vindex Of the New YORK
Club, and Corning Of the Eastern Club. None OF
tins fleet proceeded very far The Vision soon turned
back although she went out with her tOpmast housed
The Foam the to return to her quiet anchor
age and 80 one after another these kdOved sailors
found running before the wind preferable TO beating
against an easterly breeze which at time was very
strong. The Commodore found his fleet re-
duced TO the schOOners Alarm, Josephine,
Tarolinta, and Idler. These four had proceeded
about ten miles TO the eastward of the hghShp, and
glad enough they all when the Commodore sig
nailed for them return. They arrived about p. M
The casualties reported thus far broken gam on
the Columbia and a mast sprung on the Vlndex A
meeting captains instantly held, and IL re
solved 10 stay where they and have the proposed
races the weather calm enough the first Will take
place tomorrow Tuesday for the Bennett Cup, iOI
schoOneTs On Wednesday, the weather permitting the
race Bennett Cup FOR sOOps and the match race
between the yachts Tidal Wave ana Madge will take
place. on Thursday there Will be a contest for the
Douglas Cups valued at $780, after which there VIII be
another meeting TO determine future movements