The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-07
NEW York YACHT SQUADRON.
THE ANNUAL CRUISE.
A DrearY Drift of Thirty
Hours.
MEETING OF CAPTAINS YESTERDAY

NEW LONDON August G. 1878.
After fretful DRIFT lasting nearly thirty hours
the New York yacht squadron arrived here from
Glen Cove TO-DAY at noon. Perhaps no run
In the annals of the eluD could compare with
II IN point OF veXatious surroundings, all the
elements combining 10 test the patience and
temper of the yachtsmen and their numerous
guests. But II is idle to lay stress on this point,
Tor experience has lonS since proved that yacht
owners must be prepared for all sorts
or weather, Gains and squalls alike.
Howbeit, the yachts are now riding at anchor in
the haroor, ana as there is a fair representation
or the best craft in the club past grievances are
forgotten, and the question under consideration
is how the cruise viii be made successful and
worthy the great organization from the Empire
State.
THE RENDEZVOUS AT GLEN COVE.
The yachts were somewhat dlatory in making
an appearance on Wednesday afternoon; but
from the preparations that had been made 1t
was generally understood that large number OF
vessels would be in attendance. Toward eight
O'Clock over dozen OF vessels put IN an appear
ance, and the repeated salutes which followed
showed that the squadron was being rapidly aug
mented. The advent of Vice Commodore William
i. Garner's magnincently appointed new vessel,
the Mohawk, which, seen from the shore, present.
ed picture OF architectural excellence created q
performances were discussed with no little spirit
by those supposed to be versed III yachting lore
The prospects ashore were unnvitIng and most
OF the yacntsmen preferred the comforts which
their vessels afforded 10 the slim chances oil en-
joyment elsewhere.
A MEETING OF CAPTAINS
was held on board commodore Kingsland's Yacht
the Alarm when It was agreed 10 start an
earlY nour the following morning for New London,
TO proceed thence to Newport and, without much
delay there, 10 push on to Martha's Vineyard the
Intention being 10 return to Newport, and there
compete In whatever races might be determined
upon. rms idea seemed to meet with general
lavor, for IL WGs thought that 1t would
be, III measure, the means OF Keeping the yachts
togetrer until the cruise terminated. Before
Midnight good array OF yachts was in atten-
dance at the rendezvous, and, altogether the
great annual event OF the cub was az aited with
mingled feelings OF pleasure ana anxiety. NOtt lar
from the Meet was anchored the fine schoolship st.
Marys, now on "a summer cruise.
THE START.
A navy, not and in every respect an inaus.
picous morning ushered IN the opening day OF the
New York Yacht Clue cruise. Scarcely breath OF
air was stirring, and there seemed but little hope
of getting out OF the barbor at ALL But
with That nope that never falls the sterling Yachts
men, preparations were mace to get under way
at the lime agreed upon. From on board the flag
ship Alarm came the warning gun OF preparation
at seven O'Clock Some twenty-five minutes later
the second gun was fired, ana up went anchors
on every hand. The following yachts composed
the teet:--