The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-17
yacht races :



The course for the first class yachts was
from Burlington harbor, north to Ferris
Reef, around Colchester Reef light house
and return to Observation-Disclosures 90
miles. The course for the second and third
class yachts was from Burlington harbor
south to Juniper island, around Rock Dun
dar and return to Burlngton-dista
about II miles.
Capt. Manville, steamed from Central
wharf TO the breakwater with the judges,
representatives of the press and about 800
passengers. The first class yachts were
first started, the Eflie May leading, and fol-
lowed closely by Clara, Hebe and Phan-
tom. The Dream, through some misun-
derstanding in starting was considerably in
the rear and 81 minutes behind the Eflie
May. These boats were soon out of sight
and the Montreal, after sending off the
second and third class boats on their course,
proceeded north and overlook the first
class boats just before they rounded Col
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May was far in the lead She rounded
the light seven minutes ahead of Phantom
which was five minutes ahead of
Dream, Hebe and the Clara bringing up
the rear nearly together. In rounding the
light the Phantom lost her top mast, which
put her back considerably. The breeze
again freshened and the excitement was
intense on the race between Effiie and
Dream, which were then even. BY su-
perior seamanship and perhaps better sail
ing qualities, the Dream passed Ef1ie about
midway between Colchester Reef and the
breakwater and maintained her position
readily to the starting point. Eifie was
sharp after her with Phantom third.
Time-Dream, 2 hours Az minutes
Ellie May, hours SO minutes Phantom,
3 hours 81 minutes.
After adjusting the difference of time in
starting and the difference of measurement
the judges declared Dream the winner by
two and one fourth minutes, giving her the
prize, magnificent silver cup, valued at
$50.
Up to this time Clara and Hebc have not
arrived. In the
RACE FOR SECOND CLASS YACHTS,
Victor took the prize, $25 opera glass.
Sandy came in second Idler did not start.
Time not given.
THE RACE FOR THIRD CLASS YACHTS
was won by Lone Star in one hour and
eighteen minutes; North Star second; Del
abac third. First prize $15 second So.
THE TUB RACE
came next at 1926, and it caused great
deal of fun. 1t was delicious dessert after
the substantial meal the yachts had given
US. The distance ''paddled" was about 10
rods in the still water, Just above Central
wharf. There were two contestants to
start, Edward Coon and -. Towsley.
Coon reached the goal in eight minutes and
about 100 feet ahead of Towsley, winning
the prize-$500. At 4.30
THE ROWING RACE
came off. The boats used were ordinary
row boats, but of excellent construction.
The distance rowed was in the vicinity of
one mile, for prize of So. Geo. s. Wright
secured it by making the course in II min
utes; w. j. Curtis second, Is seconds be.
hind. J. r. Hawly took "cramp' on
the start and was "distanced." Thus end.
ed to the entire satisfaction Of every one
the first regatta ever held on Lake Cham
plain, or in Vermont state or Northern
New York.
Your reporter would acknowledge his in
debtedness to Mr.. johnson, of the Fire,
Press and Times, and Messrs. Merchant
and Bigelow of the Sentinel, for kindnesse!
shown him. PURsELEY.