Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-06-06
AND THEIR noINGs.

Extensive Preparations for the Spring |,
Regatta on June 20 = Light Sails to
be Used-The vixen to Go Into Cona- :
mission what the season VIII Bring
Forth Among the Yachtsmen.
All the yachtsmen are talking of now is
the annual spring regatta which occurs June
20. The race from Branford Point Memorial
day started the racing ball rolling and conse-
quently there will be no end now until after
the regatta, when the vietors and vanquishsd
Will stand on shore and explain the why's
and whersfores of it all.
The use of light sails 10 no longer prohib.
tied. In consequence the Wanda, owned by
O. r. Warehouse, il being put in order for
the first time In two seasons. There is also
something significant in the fact that two Of
the fast yachts Of that GLASS are laid out and
supposedly not going in commission. The
interest in this class, which includes the
Ceres, Sea Belle, Jewel, Wanda, Thslia and
others is very strong owing to the fact that
tho Warner solid silver mug Is to be won
by some of the flyers of the class this year.
It was something of q surprise, however,
when 1t was learned that the Wanda will 60
in commission and race. But still greater
surprise among the racing skippers is the
Cd, and furthermore rugged specially for
racing this spring. As Mr.. Parish is cruising
in the Diana this year, IL was commonly
supposed that he would not put his yacht
overheard at ALL But It is rumored that the
crew Of the Diana will fit out the Ceres and
help to sail her as fer as they can to victory
June 20. Mr.. Parish talks Of removing hex
keel, and putting in an extra large centerboard.
For four years the Ceres has been used
for cFnjain0 and W n0naanU0ntIv f00 heavy
| to race in the best of order. If she is now
launched, it will be with no extra weight in
her, and when smoothed up will make very
dangerous competitor. II the Ceres goes
overheard it will 60 hard with the Wanda,
which in light weather without her company
has good show to win. But the Sea Belle
is considered the best boat when 1t Is rough,
and tho Ceres is very troublesome for the
Wanda when it lis not the Sea
to bet 500 or $500 on his boat winning, but
as he could find no takers finally compro-
missed by accepting wager of fifty cents.
He says he is ready to back his boat, how
ever, for any amount.
Surprise number three is that the Vixen Ii
going in commission. It was announced by
Mr.. Seaman that he would not use her this
year. Yesterday Captain Smith was
DAY " sss ~ be ssr r s.d BY rs set
her fleet antagonist, the Stranger
In that class the vidette has been greatly re-
dueed in spar plan. Two years has greatly
changed Mr.. Shephard's mind relative to I
boats ability to carry sail, especially wheI
she draws only ten inches of water. He say
he proposes to 60 comfortably this year. Mr.
Sheppard advertises his business on his boa
and carries, therefore, pair of bent WOOD
shearpoles. the Vidette was being rugged
yesterday.
The big schooners Phantom and Diana ar,
lying in the stream, the former off the clut
house and the latter below Long wharf. Th'
Phantom has been out sailing with q part,
of Mr.. Parmelee's friends every Afternoon
this week.
The Marguerite and Aariots are also II
trim and S..5 gsad f stthss sofh s MhGh
suit of sails aud will make an unknown
quantity for the Marguerite and Marietta te
| contend against. The Flora is being sliokei
| up at Branford. Rear Commodore Hammer
| is always at the fore and great things are ex
pec,ea of this yacht this summer. TIT
Rival IL also expected here to race
When owned by the late w. w. Converse
several years ago the Rival distinguished
herself as fast boat. She is said to be even
more speedy now than at that time, and
yachtsmen assert that she will be winner
In her class and take the honor away from
all the other yachts.
The Elm City has been chartered to ac
company the yachts, and it is now antiei.
pated that there will be much difficulty ir
obtaining tickets, as the demand Is quite
likely to exceed the supply. The matter ID
in the hands of the 1sgatta committee, how.
ever, and the popular Commodore il sure &c
arrange SO that everyone can be accommo
dated. He is wonderfully popular, and that
| in great measure will account for success
full yachting season among the New Haven
summer sailors this year.