The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-06
YACHTING IN WINTER.

CRUISE OF THE SCHOONER TIDAL wAvE--PoRTs
VISITED AND THE ooURTEsIEs RECEIVED BY
HER OWNER.
The schooner yacht Tidal Wave, Of Nyack. on
the Hudson, left New York on the gath OF Novem.
Der last for an extended cruise In Southern
waters. Her owner ex-Commodore william
Noorhs, aud his family. were on board,
and recent advices from the gallant yachtsman
give assurance that the trip has been replete with
incidents OF pleasant character The Tidal
Wave was IN excellent trim for the cruise, Com.
modore WORMS leaving nothing undone to make
her seaworthy and fitting represent alive OF the
several ciuos in this vicinity, OF which he s o
prominent member. fine breeze from the
northwest waited the yacht past sandy Hook and
out 10 sea- and in the run from the Narrows to the
Lightship Commodore Worms measured speed
with an outward bound ocean steamer. showing
the officers OF the latter that the Tidal Wave in
seagolng rig was capable OF sustaining her old
reputation gained in closely contested regattas OF
the New York aud Brooklyn yacht cluos.
Heading down the coast Tor Cape Hatteras
Commodore WORMS intended 10 touch at Norfolk
but upon arriving on Cape Charles he concluded
to shape his course for the Bermudas fearing that
If he renewed mis- acquaintance with Commodore
Todd Of Norfolk, this enthusiastic yachtsman
would detaln him until the unpleasant weather OF
perilous undertaking. Thus he regretfuy gave
Norok and It's pleasant associa lions wide berth,
and the Tidal Wave, after an uneventlul rum ar
rived Off the Islands early In the evening OF De-
cemper g. she entered Hamilton Harbor the next
morning, 1t being Sunday, creating considerable
interest among the Inhabitants. Here Commo-
dorc voornis and his family remained three
weeks, enjoying themselves in the heartiest pos
slble manner. Invitations from the Governor and
other disniuaries Of the Islands poured in upon
them, and at several dinner parties given by those
gentlemen In honor OF the Tidal Waves owner all
the resident Consuls were present. These pleasant
reunions were duly and July reclprocated. Dinner
parties were given on board the yacht, and, gayly
dressed from keel 70 truck, on these occasions she
attracted the attention OF thousands.
On the evening OF December 81 the Hamito-
mans were hidden goodby, the yacht leaving the
narpor, bound tor st. ThOmas-a run of about 900
miles. The first three days the weather was
pleasant, but on the fourth and fftn Of the pas.
sage strong winds and frequent squalls were eX-
perlenced. During the night OF December 81, IN a
heavy gale, a small boar, containing two snip
wrecked sailors, was picked up, VINO were deliv-
Thomas. At the latter port the same kindly greet
inGs were met with as at hamilton. Commodore
Voorhis and his family wne there made several
pleased with their trlpS
ST. Thomas was left on the Stn OF January, and
Inree hours. Thence St Christopher. Nevis,
Mount serratt, Guadaloupe. Dominica and TURKS
Islands were visited The yacht ran close
to the island OF Saba, which be
seen Tor miles, the view being OF that
novel nature to be long remembered
by all on board. Commodore WORMS called at
st. johns, Porto Rico, and was entertained by
the Governor and the captain OF Spanish man
oi-war lying In the harDOr. The Tidal Wave sailed
IRON lurK's Island lor Nassau, N. p, whence 1t
Was intended to leave Tor st. Augustine, Fla.
There Is no doubt that the cruise OF the Tidal
Wave has thus lar been OF the most enjOya bic and
instructive character Commodore voorhis claims
that trips OF this nature are replete with greater
interest than racing, holding that 1t is
the acme OF yachting. His family heartily
concur IN this opinion, and trust he
" MT forget the Impression received or the concu
sion now arrived az. In her winter cruls-
ing the Tidal Wave has made several eX-
celient runs. She sailed the lorty miles
between st. Thomas and Santa Cruz IN three
hours; lett the latter port January % for the
Wlndward Isles, had a dead beat TO windward Of
1876 miles to ST. kits aud made 1t in thirty-slx
hours with a two and a.haf knot current against
her. Frequently she has logged nigh as fifteen
Knots per hour, and her owner claims TO have
been able at all times to walk the deck with slip
pers and not wet his Ieet although dirty weather
mas frequently been experienced
SO SATISFIED Is Commodore VoOrhs with the
conduct OF his yacht III heavy weather, and SO
well pleased Is he with her sailing Qualities he
will return time TO ut her for the June regattas,
and once more try his luck at "mug huntIng.n
How successful the COmmOjOre has been at tu1s
sport every yachtsman well knows, and 1t will be
craft at the starting point IN the club races 10