The New York herald., 1875-08-19
The Mohawk Takes the Cup for SchOOnerS and
the Vision for SlOOpS.
EXCITING CHASE ON THE HONEWARD STRETCH.
Varying Sun and Rain and a Steady
Breeze Throughout
SPLENDID SAILING OF THE SLOOPS.

NEWPORT r l., August Is 1879.
This glorious day the annals Of the New
York Yacht Club. Favored by all the elements that
could possibly exciting and develop
the finest capacities OF the vessels engaged therein il
was to be remembered by all who witnessed
it. and the
VICTORY oP MOHAWK,
under circumstances well calculated discourage the
enthusiastic yachtsmen, must in justice be re-
corded the greatest feature that has marked the cruise
since the start Despite surroundings adverse in the
extreme-to wit two distressing accidents at critca
tme-she carried or the honors Of the day. thus proving
herself all her admirers had predicted for her and after
her performance to-day may be well regarded the
most formidable vessel belonging the club Her de-
fects If she possessed any, would have shown them
selves to-day; but that yacht which should have
been the ways month ago, has wrested from noble
competitors the brightest aures Of the year is in itself
indicative that
THE MODELS
on which our pleasure vessels being constructed
show decided signs of Improvement, and it is to be
hoped that the example thus set by this swift and
worthy vessel will stimulate others to persevere in
ryng out the object for which the club esab
lshed After the brilliant success Of the Mohawk to-
day. in weather that put the stanchest
crafts OF the squadron TO a thorough test,
her detracters will, it is to be hoped slnk snalike
into retirement and again bete the merits of
yacht which through prejudice concei they fail to
appreciate. Her conquest was unequivocal for from
beginning to end she proved herself trump and her
has justly earned the congratulations which his
pluck and hberality could not but enlist And now for
RACE.
1t was gloomy morning, overcast and threatening;
but the indications were nevertheless gladdenng to
those who wished for sterling yachting day. fresh
breeze blowing from the southwark and eastward,
just in the directions that the most sanguine yacht
could desire, and early start
had been arranged for, lively prepara-
tions in order board the
racing vessels The prospects afforded general delight,
for although commenced TO drizze and looked thick
outside the idea that the wind would hold rendered the
discomfortng surroundings a matter Of little regard
Oilskins promptly donned and altogether the
scene was very envening
incinded the Alarm, Rambler, Mohawk, Dreadnaught
and lder and the sloops Vindex Vision and Adde V.
The Vindex however, showed signs OF stirring and
did not appear among the ranks of competitors One
prize offered for schooners and the other for soops
THE TRIANGULAR COURSE
was from Brentons Reef lightship and around the
Sow and Pigs lightship thence to the buoy of
Block Island and back. There time allowance,
thus aording every yacht opportunity to sail upon
her merits. The Dreadnaught which was in magnificent
tr the first vessel to show the way out OF the har
Dor The Rambler following and the Mohawk next Then
the sloops and the handsome Idler Presently
the contestants rushing up the channel in fog and
made their way TO the ghtship in the vicinity Of
which they beat about for while, awaiting the signal
for departure.
fell in torrents but the wind seemed to hold, and what
with the choppng sea and the threatening surround
ings the adventurous craft formed picture well worthy
remembrance Foretopsails were quickly clewed up,
while the sloops took reef in their mainsails Fleet
Captain Bend hand board the lightship, and
gave
THE WARNING SIGNAL
exactly at halfpast nine O'Clock, twenty minutes
being allowed the vessels pass the line Despite the
petng rain the occupants Of every vessel appeared
be deck, and the wind freshened royal days
sport awaited with relish The contestants sailed
out in the following order and time