Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-18
SECOND RACE.
The Priscilla Proves to be a Fast Yacht
Where There is no Wind-rhe Second
Race Repetition of the First-The
MayfOwer Thought to be Cranky.

New YORK, June II.
The regatta of the New York Yacht Club
today was but repetition of Tuesdays race,
in that the wind was very light, and that it
was impossible to correctly Judge of the re-
spective merits of the giant sloops. The
Priscilla again proved herself to be a great
boat in windless weather, but what she can
do in blow was not at all demonstrated.
The little work of the Atlantic gave much
satisfaction on every hand. She started of
last and under unfavorable conditions. She
landed second among the big four. The
Mayfower was not in first rate trim for a race,
so her performance cannot go as sample of
her capablity. What she did do was not
satisfactory and was considered cranky. The
Puritan did not do as well as was expected of
her even in light winds. The general opinion
was that she was not handled properly.
The start was made under the most inter-
esting conditions. An immense fleet of ex-
cursiOn steamers, steam and sailing yachts,
crowded around the starting point, making a
very striking picture.
The preparatory signal was given from the
tug Luckenback at 1850, and 10 minutes
later"go" was footed. The wind was trifie
to the eastward of south, and with everything
set except spinnakers the yachts went over
an imaginary line on the port tack. The
order of the leaders was as follows: Thetis,
Bedouin, Puritan, Clara, Daphne, Priscilla,
Athlon, Cinderella, Regina, Fanny, Gitena,
Oracle, Fortuna, Whileawhy, Bertie, Atlantic,
Republic, Mayf1ower and Gaviola.
The Priscilla weathered the Puritan on the
first tack and before Long Island shore was
reached the New York boat was ahead. The
Puritan went about again and headed down
the bay before the Priscilla.
AT about Coney Island Point the fleet went
about for buoy J. On this run to the south
west, the Priscilla gained on all and the
Mayflower passed the Puritan. On the run
to Sandy Hook lightship there were variable
winds. sometimes quite fresh from the south.
The Priscilla got to the lightship first with
Bedouin next. After rounding, the Priscilla
broke her big jib topsai and headed for home.
Heavy rain squalls struck in about this time
and the time the others rounded the lightship
could not accurately be taken. On the re-
turn several squalls blew over and much
luffing had to be done. The wind shifted
frequently from northwest to west and grad
ually settled down at latter point at a mod
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During the run from the lightship in the
yachts had the best opportunity to test their
windward qualities The Priscilla made by
far the best showing. Even the Puritan
could not touch her. In fact it was the gen
eral opinion among the old sailors that the
Atlantic beat up to the windward nearly as
powerful as the Puritan. The Mayflower's
efforts were not gratifying to her friends
The wind freshened short time before the
| home stake boat, which was anchored just
north of the quarantine island, was reached
| The Priscilla went on increasing her lead
| during the lull and went home winner. She
was warmly welcomed as she crossed the
| line.
| The following table gives the result of the
work done by the three leading classes: