The Republican journal., 1879-10-02
A achting Reminiscence.

"ei'''i's = -Ne'-'i
co., Stuau VI. Taylor contributed ia !,
recent number of Brentano's AQUATIC
Monthly the following graphic account of
an exciting ocean race between the Yacht,
Henrietta and Nesta the latter centre
board craft. 1t was Keel agains, centre
board. and .cane near being a FIGHT /,
the drath-on one side OF the other"
The match was made one evening dur
ING a summers cruise. thirteen wears AGO
of the New York Yacht Suualron. when
several GOOD fellows had gathered tooeth-
rr to "talk Yacht" and drain the ioyia'
bowl. Thc race was to Ia from NmdN
Hook I.ightShip tothr Lightship ott Cape
Nav ana return, Yachts to be sailed as
their owners pleased. Thus no restrict
ions were placed on either schooner,
which seems to me the taircr way Of Test
ng speed and weather qualities than hy
halnpcrinr rival racers Min certain rrofl
latjouS of tie Yacht Club. newer djd
believe III handicaping horses Or Yachts
Leave them to their own powce> and
pruwcSs. If anywhere near size. let
them run and race ON their merits. and
rjye God or Science the credit tnr tht
victory. Il, the case may br.
When The match naS made 1t WaS th,
prevailing impression. tnat II. on The De-
fobcr dav apnointcd for the contest. tho
winds were moderate. the CENTRE board
schooner would be yittlc>S. ON the CON
traly. should the, blow in their strength.
the kcrl boat vas thought Sure to wcaI
ne honoTS Of conquest
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ting sal on, and obtained the best Of th,
start. She carried single reeted main
sail, full toresal and iib. The "Nesta'