The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-24


here at last. Winter, not satisfied with being more
disagreeable than for many years, seemed deter
mined to be unreasonably persistent evincing an
impairment desire, like the Old Man of the Sea,
20 take up tantazing position on the back
Of Spring, which he would not vacate 1t mattered
but little that Spring struggled for relief as she
was borne down by the heavy load. Yet with all
his persistence, all his sullen moods and wild
storms, Winter at last is granting long respite
from his tyrannical rule, yielding to green
fields and velvety turf that are spreading
themselves over the throbbing ground, Leafy
June win soon be knocking at the door for admit
tance There are certain manifestations to indi-
cate the fact, and, moreover, others-to wit, that
the days OF genial sunshine ana pleasant, waiting
breezes are near at hand by the activity displayed
In yachting circles in and around the waters Of
New YORK. Despite the backwardness Of the sea-
son, when the work OF preparation should be car
ried on, there is no hesitancy in observing that
THE YACHTING OUTLOOK
Of the Summer OF 1873 is full of promise. Whatever
may have been the success OF former years in this
soul-sJrring pastime; whatever may have been
the scenes incident to exciting regattas, length
ened cruises around the coast or matched
races in stormy seasons, from the parent organiza
ton to the smallest of her children the year before
u.s. no doubt, In the character of the exhilarating
decessors It will not only be marked with bril-
fancy, but it may result in series OF exciting
struggles with the crack schooner Guinevere. of
the Royal Thames Yacht Club, owned by Mr..
Thellusson, who, as rumor has it, will cross the
ocean this season to test the speed Of the Ameri-
can yacht fleet.
THE WORKS OF PREPARATION.
Though the owners, generally, Of the
pretty pleasure vessels went to work
later than is usual to prepare for the
campaign many have exhibited much wisdom
In the alterations and additions made to their
craft while others, with commendable zeal, have
and still repairing, reftting and redecOrating
And in yachting circles there is immensely Of talk.
Plans for future contests and speculatons regard
Ing present rigs are eagerly discussed. More 80
thsn for several years. there have been constructed
during the Winter divers yachts Of medium size,
whose owners. with dignity and impressiveness,
assert that their neighbors may be astonished at
their speed and weatherly qualities, all OF which
goes great way IN support s o. the Proph
only have the several clubs in this vicinity been
augmented with new boats where flowing lines
and perfect symmetry OF proportions were sought
to be attained but they have made extensive
Summer cruises which always follow them.
NEW YORK YACHT CLUB REGATTA.
The New On YorE e Yacht CLUB Their viii be sailed
on Thursday, 5th OF June, and from all indications
there is every reason to expect that the coming
together Of the Clubs 'pleasure mariner will pro-
duce unusual excitement Several new racers have
been added to the squadron, which now numbers
RADICAL alterations s made in many Of the NUMBER
will naturally lead to much fuller "entry'r than
has at times been obtained. The change of owner
ship will also have similar tendency by introduc.
ing new and sanguine aspirants for the proffered
prizes and the laurels OF the wave, and although
The former cannot fall to the lot OF ALL yet the ma
jorty may win the latter IN their episodical or &C.
cdental contests during the iortymile race around
the lightship and return.
NEW YACHTS.
The additions to the Club in the year gone by
though not OF the largest size OF vessels are numer
Of the leading craft worthy Of note are here an
nexed:-
Length over ALL SO feet; length Of water line, IS
feet; breadth OF beam, IS feet inches; depth OF
hold, feet; draught OF water, ieet; tonnage 50
The Clio, owned by Messrs T. G. P. Bradhurst
model and dimensions as the Ariel, It being the
desire Of the owners to have sister yachts.
The Corneia, owned by J; a. Vondy, M D., OF
length Of water line, SIS feet nches breadth Of
beam, II feet; depth Of hold, feet; draught Of
The Faustine, owned by N. g. Peabody Russell,
OF Boston.-Length over ALL 80 feet; length Of Of
water line, a feetS inches breadth OF beam, 10
draught Of water, 8 feet; tonnage, ee tons. After
the regatta the Faustne will be taken to the Isle
pleasure craft, having her moorings or Mr.. Rus.
sells residence in that place.
Added to the neet of sloops is the Genia, own cd
by Mr.. Gilbert L. Haght OF Brooklyn. Length
over all, 4s feet inches; length OF water line, 80
feet; breadth or beam, IA feet inches; depth Of
hold, feet inches; draught OF water, feet 4
inches; tonnage, rs tons.
ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
The change OF owners and improvements and
alterations SO far as reported, may be summed up
The schooner ,Idler, owned by Mr.. s. J. Colgate,
the other alterations seven feet have been added
AFT giving the stern deck from centre OF rudder
post an overhang OF thirteen feet. The topmasts
have been increased Ave feet, the jibbooms six
1eet and the main boom seven feet, which has In
The dimensions of the Idler are Length over all OF
feet inches length Of water line 81 feet inches:
breadth OF beam, % feet inches; depth OF hold,
feet inches; draught OF water, feet tonnage,
The schooner Madeleine owned by Mr. Jacob
vOorhis, Jr., has been improved Her centre
board trunk is heightened so as to give her much
longer board her spars are increased In length,
and new sails furnished her.
The schooner Magic, owned by Mr. Rufus Hatch,
OF New York, has been heightened and new stern
put on her. Her deck has been renewed and her
Gpars increased In length, and she has been lifted
throughout with new wire rigging and complete
suit Of sails. The Magic is 81 feet 10 inches in
length over ALL IS feet Ii inches; breadth of beam,
n feet; depth OF hold, feet inches; draught OF
water, feet inches; tonnage, OIL tons
The schooner Kamber now owned nee ~ mr. W.
changes made In her rig
The sloop Vixen owned by Mr.. Ludlow Living
ston, OF New York. has been fitted with q bowsprit
four feet longer than last year.
The soop Oracle purchased OF Mr. Colgate by
Mr. John X. Waller, OF New York, has had her spars
cut down and canvas reduced.
The schooner Peerless, Mr. /. Rogers maxwell, OF
Brooklyn, has been altered in her rig.
The sloop Ariadne, Mr. Theodore A. Strange, OF
New York. has been heightened and given IN
creased sail.
These racers In q few days, with the old estab-
lished favortes Of the club, will be In fine trim for
the annual regatta Of the club, an event which
Will awaken In the public, as 1t has already in the
minds OF yachtsmen, the deepest interest and
nvel1e6t enthusiasm. The new boats and those
altered will on that occasion, for the first time,
have an opportunity OF satisfactorily testing their
sailing Qualities In company with yachts whose
known and recognized the world over; and this
trial Will 90 far IN enabling yachtsmen to deter