New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-10
THE AMERICAS CUP.
PROSPECTS OF MORE RACES FOR THT
TROPHY.
AMERICAN CUPS IN ENeLAND-wHAT YACHTS
MEN ARE DOING GENERALLY.


warrant the assumption that the Royal Clyde yachts
men intend trying their mettlo again against the
Americans Ever since the adoption Of the new deed
OF gift Of the Americas Cup, there has been more or
less criticism on the part OF British sporsmen that the
Newfork holders Of the cup ondeavorng to make
the capture OF the trophy more difficult and that IN
consequence, the desirable spirit OF sportsmanike Jar
ness was suffering. 1t has been supposed that the
Royal Clyde letter was IN way. intended as feeler
whether tho New-York Yacht Club really intended TO
adhere TO its conditions. It is not probable, however
that the letter was written with any such purpose
The ten-months' notice clause in the deed OF GIT
would long ago have placed cup-race this year out
Of the question, while under the old deed the foreign
yachtsmen have still until April 10 TO file their cha
| lenge The scotsmen simply seeking an oppor
unity TO attempt the capture of tho coveted
cup.
1t is encouraging under these circumstances, note
that the NewYork Yacht Club by action at the annual
meeting, which occurred last Thursday night, have
officially decided to waive any objections to making the
terms for this year those Of the old decd
The secretary Of the Royal Clyde Yacht Club was
promptly Informed by cable OF this decision and yacht
ing America is now awaiting further news from the
Caledonlan shores In the discussion OF the question:
urged upon the club to make It distinctly under
stood 10 the British ohallenges whoever they may o.
that the concession granted this time should not DC
looked upon as precedent to DO adhered to on any
future occasions II the NewYork Club thinks II aa-
vlsabe the conditions of the deed Of gift are to DC
strictly followed to the letter after this time II Is
hardly to be hoped for that the NewYork Yacht CLUB
will think II advisable II the result Of the new deed
is TO be what during 1888, and would have been
during 1880, It looks much II competitions for the
Americas Cup would altogether. Irrespective Of
tho justice or injustice Of the conditions, the gen
eral public at least would applaud revised agreement
between Mr.. Schuyler and the New-YOrk Yacht Club
one that would mako challenges numerous
Naturally enough, Il It be accepted that the Royal
Clyde letter means challenge, the current of spee
laton on this side wiz revert 10 the question; Who
what and where Is the challengerP Unless the SCOT
fish yachtsmen have been building cutter in tho
utmost secrecy, II cannot be doubted that New
York may have another chance to greet her old friend
the Thistle The latter, It is said, is undergoing alter
aons 10 her speed under tho direction OF tho
designer Mr. Watson The principal change, II Is
understood is the lengthenng of her forfoot with on
intention 10 stien her in working TO windwsId, Der
weak point 1t has also been suggested that tho new
sloop being built by the Jamiesens of lreX fame may
DO the challenger. No ono can assume, however, ts'
the Royal Clyde Club would have taken tho intiaory
stems were such the case The latest talk has been Of
sixty-rating cutter being built by the Earl Of Dun
raven NJ Fay's yard southampton. and designed by
Mr. watson There seems 10 be a flaw IN the theory
that the Dunraven cutter II 20 be challenger Is
hard 10 conceive Of cutter over siXy-hve eet lohE
with tonnage-ratiDg Of only sixty. Iho he"-iorh
Yacht Clubs feet has vessal which VIII approach
such dimensions The cutter Bedoun Is seventy ieet
on the load waterline her tonnage beng over iOo
Iselln,s Tltana with length Of 60 feet IL inches has
a tonnage OF I2IT4 and Ma1wenrs shamrock 65 feet
inches long is rated ninety-hve tons. cutter OF
oyer slxty-fye feet load waterlne length, ana OF
tonnageratng of sixty, It seems. would DO shaPed VeH
much lie a mudsoow, and would he SWIMMING
dish indeed. 1t looks much as II. under tho nc"
oosd Of Gift the Dunraycn cutter were out OK INC SWIRL
The new cutter s however. expected over here IN inc
season 10 take part In Of the rcgatat and cruises
and she Will be feted, Of course.
The annual election Of the New-York Yacht Cluo Oh
Thursday evening had its special interest and NAV INC
fact was appreciated shown by the attendance VI
nearly goo members and the polling OF tho Voes Vi
seventy-nve yacht owners. Secretary John H. blfu
was the only candidate to DO defeated among the su
lar nominations.
III. accumulation OF the Now-York YachtRacing
Association although hardly completed has already
horne fruit The commendable feeling OF friendly
LvaIry between the clubs which was expected Is
shaving signs Of materlaElng, and number OF tho
clubs are making preparations for tho summers iay
The Newark Bay Yacht Club at Bayonne' has gotten
an far along In its plans 10 have on the stocks
little soop, which for speed qualities VIII DC oaeAeq
nv the club-membcrs against anything OF her class
The little yacht is TO be % feet inches long,
feet inches beam, and only % inches draught She
s TO be a miniature racer somewhat on the lines %
fbo great cupdefender and IS to have the cutest'
cllpper-bow and overhang stern. Captain p. Nc
Giehan is the builder.
A Boston writer says OF Commodore Morgan's steel |
schooner: sho win undoubtedly be the most power
f1l boat OF her class ahoat tho coming season. She
IS very deep, drawing 10 feet Of water, with l2 |
feet BEAM and the keel down from the garboarls
as ~ IL would never stop. The midshp section is
however very easy in IS curves upward and there Is
considerable tumble home" above the water line |
The sternpost has the usual rake in boats Of this
class and the greatest draught Is between the storm
most and the mdshlp frame, making decidedly |
rocker keel that rounds up rather sharply into the
clipper bow. The keel will be hollow for the lead |
ballast which VIII therefore be carried at tho lowest
pGssble point The lines worry fine forward and |
aft and the boat looks as though She would carry
sail to almost any extent
There has been considerable guessing done recently
about wonderful new steam yacht which has |
been designed by Mr. Beavorwebb The craft is to |
be the queen Of the American steamyacht heet II |
everything that is said about her be
true The designer himself is said 10 be proud Of his
achievements in her limos and will give his personal
care 10 the details Of her construction The yacht |
is 10 be something over 100 feot long, load water.
line barkentne rugged, and with clipper bow and |
square overhanging English stern. Speed viii be the
first consideration IN the new boat, and the speed
clements In her lines will be assisted IN asserting |
themselves by an engine plant Of the most highly |
developed modern machinery. Tho interior fittings |
Of the yacht are TO be in keeping with the general
spirit surrounding her creation This wonderr # has
been said, is for Mr.. Aston At tho New-York Yacht |
Club, however, on Thursday evening" number OF
members were positive that Fred ". Vanderbilt was
the who furnished BeavorWebD with tho In |
spration
British yaohtsmen arc trying TO move Americans |
10 come over there for encounter, aud have dis
covered not bad cause for such suggestions. "The
London Fieds I'm rs issue OF January 60, for ex-
ample, remarks. IL is perhaps well 70 remind |
American yachtsmen that the Brenion Reel ana Cape
May challenge cups arc ths side OF the Atlantic.
and held by two British yaehsnen owners respect
lively Of the cutters Genesta and lreN. We mention |
these facts because one OF he cups mas not produced