Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-04-09
The Yachting season of 1873.

From present indications this will be one of
the most ac9ve seasons in the history OF yacht
ing upon the Potomac. Each year improve
ments are being made i'm models, and the speed
in some Of the regattas of last year will compare
favorably with that Of yachts of the same class
in any waters. Not content with the size and
models of the production OF our naval architects
a number of gentlemen in the Treasury depart
mentOrganized the Washington Yacht Club
Mr. Mum, a celebrated Brooklyn builder. She
will undoubtedly be the finest specimen of
naval architecture in our waters. Modelled
after the celebrated yacht Dafney, winner OF
the Cape May cup of 1852, her owners expect
speed that will astOnsh the native hereabouts.
Her length Of deck is 10 feet, keel 40 feet, with
i5A feet beam. According to contract, she
will be ready for delivery by May 18th, but a.
che will be home, or on her way, ere that time.
Captain Wesley Davis, of Alexandria, accom-
panied by several members of the club, will
proceed to New York for the purpose of bring
ing her home, and the adventuresOme party an
ticipate pleasant return voyage. Several of
the yachts of the New York and Brooklyn clubs
hoped that her speed and the skill Of Captain
Davis may leave favorable impression upon
Gothams yachtmen. After leaving the
i HOOK no port VIII De made, unless from
reached, from which point their safe ar
rival will be telegraphed. 1t is pro-
posed that our yachtmen shall meet them
below Fort Washington. and escort them to the
city. giving them genuine and hearty well
come home. The beautiful yacht Americas of
the Americas club, will, with her new cabin
will be the only rival OF the new yacht, and
from the pluck Of the Americusians we may
expect some lively sport fer the championship
OF our waters. A new club Is about to be or
gained, and it is said that a fine affect yacht
has already been ordered from q Philadelphia
builder. The yacht Tarboo, nearly completed,
under the superintendent Of Capt. Smithson,
will soon be launched, and her owners enter
tain the highest hopes of her proving more than
a match for any yacht of her class on the river.
The Witch of the Wave Is owned by the same
gentlemen. and they hope to occupy position
with the Tarboo which could not be attained
with the Witch. The Excelsior Yacht club
have purchased the Marian, winner Of the first
prize in the Glymont regatta of last year. We
understand that they are also having a new
yacht built. The Dolphin, East Wind and
Dauntless will, as usual, spread their canv as
and calamity respond to every attempt to take
est yacht of her size ca feet keel) on the Poto-
mac. Fannie Bell, champion i'm eight out of
ten regattas, and holder of the st. James hotel
cup. Is being newly painted and fitted out in a
substantial manner with wire rope for standing
rigging. Capt. Bell has no fear of her losing
her enviable reputation.
General Whipple and DIR. Barnard, of the
War department., are having their yachts, the
Hesperus ana Bluewing, put in frst-rate order
IN anticipation Of lively sport. The Spray,
Gertrude and Echo will be soon launched,
swelling the number to q respectable fiOtilla.
They are each fine yachts, and with skillful
management are matches for crafts Of much
larger size The Echo, owned by Capt. CASA
way, although having participated in several
regattass has never occupied the position
which she is evidently entitled to.
IL h. doubtful whether the Little Ella, so long
the champion of the Potomac. will again be
fitted mp. However, IL is reported that some of
the officers ON the United States receiving shin
New Hampshire, at Norfolk, Va, are about to
buy her Tor the purpose OF running the Yacht
Adams, an old rival Of the Ella. owned BY the
cadets at Annapolis.
There are numerous other smaller yachts.
many OF which are known as swift sailors. We
believe that the friendly spirit Of rivalry which
has ALWAYS characterized our yachtmen will
continue. by which yachting is elevated to the
front rank Of popular sports.
COLORADO sAPPHfRks and cut opals in gold
beautiful settings, at Psigg's jewelry store, No,
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