The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-11
THE NEW YORK YACHT SQUADRON.
Splendid Run Of the Yachts from New Bed
ford to Oak Bluffs.
THE ORDER OF ARRIVAL.
A Run to Newport To-Day in Anticipation Of
the Coming Races.

OAK BLUPVs, Mass, August 10 1878.
The New York Yacht squadron had another splendid
to-day, the trip from New Bedford to this charming
spot being marked by several exciting inoident In
deed the cruise thus has been exceedingly pleasant
owing much to the excellent discipline maintained "a
TO the complete harmony that prevails throughout tho
feet Mono OF the regular will take place until
after the return of the squadron to Newport pro-
gamme that gives general satisfaction, and is UNDER
stood that yacht viii be allowed compete for tho
prizes that has not accompanied the feet from the start
The events, therefore will assuredly attract quite a
number Of contestants.
THE STAY At NEW nrDFosD
was usual limited there being few features at that
port to detan the yachts. meeting was held on
board the flagship last night when It determined
to proceed 70 this point this morning The vessels
we're clustered in close proximity, and the wind
from the southwark and westward some htte difficulty
anticipated in getting out Tho vessels lying at
anchor the Alarm Ider, Mohawk Rambler, vesta,
Restless, Eva and Dreadnaught and the Shops Adde,
Vndex, Windward and Genia Promptly at eleven
O'Clock the preparatory signal fred from the Tag
ship; but there were then but few indications Of s
breeze. Shortly before noon however, tho hopes Of
the yachsmen raised by the rpples on the water
topsails up and when the warning 70 depare
heard murmuring the harbor there wera
lively times in every vessel The Rambler, which
occupied the best position in the feet was
the first get under way Nearly all the vessels went
Off the stlrboaTd tack The sloops led by the
Windward which quickly worked up to foremost posi-
ton. The Mohawk followed In tho wake of the RAM
ber and after them the Clio Eva vesta Restless,
Ider, vindOx and Adde ", the flagship Alarm bringing
up the rear Although the space was much confined
the yachts wired beautifully, short tacks being in
order in the vicinity Of the lighthouse Not single
foul or mshap occurred though viewing the from
distance could fail to be surprised at the near
approach yachts made each other without aeci
dent It was altogether
A CHARMING sPBcTACLE,
and well reuaid the crowds that witnessed It Tho
Rambler which sailed remarkably we'll the entire day
and finally carried or the honors. at once assumed
decided lead the Mohawk still following in her wake,
while the eoop Wndward still remained ahead OF her
competitors Tho Rambler passed the lighthouse on tho
starboard tack and then made a clean stretch 10 tha
southwark Meanwhile the Clio, ldler, Restless and
Vesta coming up in good shape, with the Vindex,
Adde, Eva and Alarm behind The wind ffeshened
somewhat splendid run was evidently IN store for
all hands The Rambler Increased her lead, snI fol-
lowed by
which, however did not sail well as she did on the
previous Saturday Her huge spread Of will,
doubtless better after short time and il NAV
REQUIRE little experimennp before the fine canacites
of this noble craft be thoroughly tested She
questionaby splendid addition to the pleasure feet OF
the country.
passed tho.Cio and Restless up the weather.
quarter Of the Mohawk but after went about Tbs
Clio followed suit and then the Restless the Vim
dex and Addie and the Vcsta, Eva and Alarm Between
the three last mentioned vessels some fine sailing took
place, the Vesta particularly calling 10 mind
her historic feat some years ago. The Ider
was exceedingly wen handled and shortly
o'clock second in the tha
wndward being third, the Mohawk next and the Clio,
Restless Nesa, Alarm and Eva following in the order
named Among the hindmost vessels the Alarm began
pick up well with the fleet, the Clio maintaining
good position on the leeward quarter OF the Mohawk,
between which and the Ider exciting passes took
place Indeed the all through Buzzards Bay
very enliveDing the wind holding we'll though ae
times It was trhe TOO light for the larger vesselA
Approaching Pasquer Island, at the entrance TO
Quick's Hole the Rambler which had now
assumed long lead tackled before rounding the point
the lder standing and weathering followed by the
Mohawk the WindwaId, the Clio and vesta company,
the vndex, Alarm, Adde, Restless Eva and the little
soop Genia rhe ldler rounded the buoy in the vicinity
OF pasquer Island at H. s0n. r. NJ, and the Mohawk
~ H. 49m.
freshencd considerably and the Mohawk began to
overhaul the Idler especially the latter came up
toward Tarpaun Cove with free sheet All the
sells gded along beautifully and the vessels In the
run through Vineyard Sound all that could bS
desired and the squadron approached the bu
Of spectators assembled to witness the sight
ANCHORAGE GROUND
reached in the following order and time Rambler
81. Ism Idler 81. 23m 30s Mohawk 3h pam. 30s
Yesta 3h. 27m.; Clio. Oh. som. Vindex. 3h 32m
Windward, 3h. 32m COS Alarm, 3h. 35m. Addie v
3h. Som Restless, 3h. som. Eva, Oh Aim The
bluis, which presented very animated scene rang with
salutes from the different yachts, and sails
filled with sighseers anxious to have closer inspec
ton OF the trim crafts they rode at anchor Tho
place is crowded with people all the hotels and cottages
morrow, and The first will take place the following
day.