Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-19
OVER THE WATERS.
GALLANT YACHTS SWIFTLY FLY.
The Regatta OF tbe Savannah Yacht
CIub-OmcIaI Report of the Race
A Day OF Rare Pleasure.

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More propitious weather for the success
full and pleasant issue Of the seventh annual
regatta Of the Savannah Yacht Club could
not have been desired by the most enthusi-
astic of friends Of aquatic sports than
that which made yesterday so ENJOYABLE and
delightful. The skies were bright, the tenn
perature balmy, and the breeze sufficiently
strong to fill the canvas Of every craft, and
put each on her merits in the skim over the
placid waters.
This regatta had long been anticipated
with interest and pleasure, and it was pre-
dicted it would prove one of the best, If not
the best, in point of excitement, closeness
OF contest and number of entries of any in
augurated under the auspices of the club.
As faithful chronicler of passing events,
It affords us pleasure to say that In no wise
did disappointment cast It's gloomy shadow,
but IN every particular were the anticipa-
T. 0ns realized. and the verdict OF the mem
hers of the club ard their many guests, in
the fair sex, who manifested IN
usual enthusiasm in the contest, was that
the day had been most pleasantly passed,
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scored a regatta which would long be re-
membered.
The steamer Katie, which had been char
tered by the club. left the city about half
past seven O'Clock in the morning with
gOOdly number on board, including the wor-
thy Commodore and his efficient staff, for
the Isle of Hope, which was reached about
half-past ten O'Clock. and ample time was
afforded the officers of the club to complete
al &c fort Ha
A special schedule had been announced
on the City and Suburban Line, and General
Manager E. j. Thomas had admirably
planned for the transportation OF the visi
tors by rail, comfortable accommodations
being provided for ALL The lilo a. m.
train, which resched the Isle prior 70 the
commencement of the race. carried
cut g largeE number, mostly those
who. as invitfd guests Of the club. or
families of the members. intended to take
the steamer and enjoy view of the entire
race. Later trains brought out large crowds,
who remained on the island and contented
themselves with the pleasures to be derived
on land and the opportunity TO see the boats
come in on their "hOme stretch, " as 1t were.
The Katie had moored at one OF the bath
ing house wharves near where the dancing
platform is to be erected by the City and
Line, and her passengers" were
safely seen on board shortly after the arri-
val Of the train.
The Yachts that entered in the several
classes were living at anchor in the stream,
and presented, especially to our friends
from the interior, MANY of whom were pres
ent, very pretty sight. At ten minutes to
twelve O'Clock the order was given to make
ready, and the crews in the gallant crafts
were soon busily at work.
The Commodore, with his staff, pro-
ceeded on board the Katie, and all was ex-
element on the steamer rs on the land.
The entries in the different classes were
IS follows:
FIRST CLASS.
J. H. Dews entered "Zinga," "A feet
inches.
RIM. Demere entered "Jennie s., "a feet
inches.
T. P. Bond entered "Jule," "a feet 6
inches.
R. B. Habersham entered Maggie" %
feet.
J. W. schley entered "Quickstep," 90
feet.
B. c. Cooper entered "Meta," IS feet 9
inches.
R. B. Habersham entered "sewauee," 16
feet
NJ. W. Dixon, entered ''Nettle," 10 feet.
sHAD BOATS.
H. C. Claghorn entered "Uncas," 10 feet
2 inches.
r. B. Habersham entered "Comet."
Isaac Beckett entered "Tallulah."
BATEAUx.
Martin Tufts entered "Jennie."
Commodore Hone entered "Georgie
Belle"
H. A. Palmer entered Twilight"
T. L. Kinsey entered "Vennie "
Osceola Butler entered ''Atla ="
THE COURSE.
The course for frst-class boa was from
Isle Of Rope To Cabbage Island spit buoy;
distance of 25% miles; time allowance l
minute and Sc seconds to the foot.
For shad boats and bateaux-Course was
to Cabbage Island; distance of 20 miles; time
allowance a minute and half to the foot.
THE PRIZES.
The prizes apportioned for the winners
IN the different classes were as follows:
For First Glass Yachts-Snk Prize Pen
nsnt.
For Second Glass Yachts-First boat, $50.
For Second Glass Yachts-Second boat,
For Shad Boat Class-$25.
For Bateau Clsss-$20.
THE RACE STARTED.
At precisely twelve o'clock the signal was
given for the start, and all eyes were di-
rected to the fleet. Anchors were weighed,
the sails spread to the breeze, and off the
Yachts bounded as though possessed OF
animation and as ''esger for the fray"
The Guards Band, on the steamer, struck
up lively tune, and the most pleasurable
prevailed.
The stake boat was passed in splendid
style, and in a few seconds the yachts were
In regular line, the feet presenting a mag
nificent sight. Passing the point of Isle of
Hone they were IN order thus: "Quick
Step" first, ''Nettle," with her uniformed
crew. second, "Zings" third, "Jennie 81
fourth. maggie" "Jule" and "Sewannee"
In the order named. Then followed the
shad boats and bateauX, the "Uncss," and
the old favorite "Tallulah," behaving no.
blv. Among the bateaux the "Jennie" and
Twilight" were the first, with the CAT
Iantic" coming up calamity, and giving
Indications Of making fine race.
AS soon as the feet was well out the
steamer moved off from tbs wharf, hidden
good sreed and enjoyment by the hundreds
who lined the bank waving their handker-
chiefs. The steamer soon forged ahead, and
made a pleasant run over the course, the
yachts being In full view the entire way.
On board the utmost sociability reigned
supreme, and, shortly after leaving the
Island, Captain 7. L. KinseY extended an
invitation to the gentlemen guests
TO visit his elevated studio, where
In it was alleged some works of the
old masters could be profitablY interviewed.
Hone was found in the fore,
ABLY assisted by Fl. A. Palmer, ESQ and
Captain Kinsey's introduction secured a
cordial reception. 1t is assumed, from the
frequency OF the visits TO the studio, which
was reached by the aid of a stalwsrt slack
rope, that the patrons of art were well
pleased with the exhibition of pictures and
ehrOmos.
The ladies occupied the upper deck and
had all attention, and, from their pleasant
smiles and merry laughter, 1t may be assert
ed greatly enjoYed the occasion. The trip
down to Cabbage Island was exhilarating
and enjoyable, the bright blue sky over
head, the pellucid waters glistening in the
brilliant sunshine beneath, and the brscing
breeze, had the effect of making every one
rejoice that good fortune had given them
the opportunity to be there. Just
off Cabbage Island was seen steam
ing towards the course the hand
some pleasure yacht of Captain James H.
with several Savannah gentlemen
on board, who had come down to see the
race, and shortly afterwards was discerned
the steamer st. Nicholas, her decks crowded
with the Knights Templar and their ladies.
AS the steamer approached near the Katie,
the usual courtesies were interchanged
Whistles were blown, the Blues Brass Band
on the steamer st. Nicholas played a tune,
which was answered by the Guards Band
on the Katie, and the regatta party waved
and hats to the Sir Knights
and ladies, who similarly returned the com
pliment. At this point there was splendid