The New York herald., 1874-08-07
YACHTING In THE SOUND.
Annual Cruise of the New
York Yacht Club.
A DROWSY CALM ON THE DEEP.
Tiresome Drift from Glen
Cove to New London.
NKw LONDON, August o, 1874.

NKw LONDON, August g. 1874
However cheerful the prospects tor the annual
cruise OF the New York Yacht Cuban event, by
the way, to which unusual interest Is attached
this year-it must De confessed that the inaugural
"Trip severely tested the strength OF that element,
patience. which yachtsmen are supposed TO pos
sess In abundance. In q word, the run from Glen
Cove to this port was most perplexng drift, dur
ing which banning winds and dead calms aternated
at almost regular intervals for the space Of four
and twenty hours. The vessels belonging to the
club have probably never occupied 80 much time
ON any previous cruise In covering the ground
nom the rendezvous TO New London. distance OF
come seventy-eight miles. But as good luck Is not
always the fortune OF yachtsmen bent on tour OF
pleasure, hope must supply Its place.
THE RENDEZVOUS.
1t was late on Tuesday afternoon before the
squadron was well represented at Glen cove. me
scene was rendered additionally enhvening oy the
arrival OF the trim and tiny craft OF the Atlantic
Yacht club whose annual cruise also commenced
yesterday morning. 1t is needless to add that the
advent of vessels OF both organizations caused
quite nutter in the vicinity. ball was given at
the Pavilion, which was largely attended; and al
together Glen Cove revelled in gayety and excite
ment until long past Midnight. Owing to the
number Of events on the programme It was
deemed advisable TO make early start but there
being no possibility OF getting out Of the harbor at
the time agreed upon, consequent upon the dead
CAIN that prevailed,
THE START
was postponed until yesterday morning Among
the vessels lying at anchor were the following
schooners:-Alarm, 225 tons, A. q Kingsland; !;
Dauntless 2ss tons, j. G. Bennett; Gypsie, 81 tons.
n. T. Livingston; Idler, 14l tons, s. J. Colgate; |;
Magic, 90 tons, w. II. Garner; Rambler, 233 tons,
". II. Thomas; Restless, 95 tons G. @. Haven;
wanderer, 2os tons, Il. Stillman. The sloops in
cluded the Oracle, J. R waller; vindex, "a tons,
Robert Center; Vision, 5s tons, J. J. Alexandra;
wayvard, SO tons W. E. Morris. There were also
present from the Atlantic Yacht Club, the Peer
less, Eddie, Agnes, Mystic, Undine The frsS gun
was fred at Oh Ism. A NJ from the flagship, Daunt-
less, as preparatory signal and half an hour later,
upon the report OF q second gun the squadron got
Hnder weigh for New London. At this time il was
about the first Of the ebb tide, with slight breeze
anchor was the nne iron sloop vindex, ana follow
Ing in her wake were the Oracle Vision, Magic,
wsnderer, Dauntless, Restless es;o Rambler, idlsr
board Ia shore and got to wfndward OF the other
sloops But the wind died o0t shortly alter, leav
ing several OF the big schooners completely be-
Gained. Not so, however, with the famous little
nagtc which through sTreak & OF & characterissc rae
with the Rambler IN her wake.
IN THE SOUND.
The Oracle rounded MatlnIcock Point shortly
after seven O'Clock, leading the neet. Next to
her were the Wayward and Vision. Then came
the Magic, vindex, ldler and Wanderer; the
Alarm. Restless Rambler and Dauntless bringing
mp the rear The varying character OF the wind
continued to make matters somewhat monoto-
ing vessels, which, few minutes before enjoyed
. 1ne breeze, were suddenly becalmed. Half an
g0
were next In luck and led OF for
lignt breeze and made the best OF It; but 1t was
evident that few OF the vessels would have any
iye Suaiisiss Meanwhile the vessels Of the Attain
tic Yacht Club which left Glen Cove at seven
among the foremost being the Agnes and orion.
They finally made for Moons Point where
the Atlantic neet anchored ior the night Passing
me vessels Of the squadron were pretty well
scattered, those leading having all the wind.
Their positions about half-past eight O'Clock were
as follows:-Magic. Oracle waywarc, Vision, Wan
derer, Idler, Alarm, Restless, Rambler, vindex.
vindex came up to w,ndward and joined company
with the Idler and Restless, the Dauntless bring
np sDe TO ee
prospects Of an enlivening change; but
rapidly through the water when they were
again becalmed. Thus passed nearly the
entire day. the vessels at one time stationary, at
another drifting along. lew getting an extra pun
and Others not a breath Of wind At 5h 4Om tue
Wind came out ahead. Most OF the sIoops and a
few OF the schooners TOOK in their topsaIls as the
squall which struck them threatened to make the
sailing lively; but 1t was OF very brief duration,
and when 1t had died away the dead calm came in
vogue again. When darkness set IN all interest in
the competition ceased. Most OF the yachts had
Dor. The order Of their arrival was as follows:-
Vision, l1h. 5om.; Gracie llh. 5sm Next came
the Rambler T Vindex Wanderer DauntIess, % Rest Test
less, Idler and Alarm. The Phantom was lying at
snchor In the haroor and win join the squadron.
NEW LONDON.
The narbor is now dotted with all sorts of craft,
and the scene, looking from the PequOt House, Is
exceedingly pretty. A hop will be given tonight
In honor OF the arrival OF the neet 1t was deter
mined to have race to-day from this port to
Corn1eld lientship. This morning, however, the
idea was abandoned, az most OF the crews were
worn out after yesterdays fatiguing sail.
THE PROGRAMME
AT meeting OF captains held on board the nag
ship this morning it was agreed to start for Ne
port tomorrow morning. The Corinthian race,
ton Of pleasure is set down for sarurday. Several
members OF the club will participate in pigeon
match on Monday next and on the day following
the race postponed from to-day will sailed over
the usual course from Newport. other events are
under discussion, and altogether the cruise Or ON
lsee to be gratifying and successful.
An Interesting Regatta at Rochester
Yesterday.
ROCHESTER, N. T., August 8, 1874
The regatta Of the Genesee Yacht Club came of
this afternoon. There were fifteen entries three
Of which were Withdrawn. The race was over
surveyed course OF twelve miles, two west, two
east and two NORTH returning and rounding home
buoy each time, The Seth Green won the first
prize time, In. 45m. lbs. The Rebecca won the
second prize; time III. 55m. 27s. The Adine was
third. her time being In. 57m. Els. The Ttanla
fourth; time, In. 58m. 22s.
The day was splendid and q fine breeze was
blowing. There was an immense attendance of
people.
Yachting Note.
Yacht Thomas J. CromDie, M.Y.C., Mr.. THAR,
from cruise eastward, passed whitestone yeste
day for New York.
OAKLAND BEACH REGATTA.