New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-07


OF these all are new except the Jessica and Uvira
Among them all there is only one centreboard the
Beatrx.
This fact illustrates more forciby than argument tho
tendency Of modern American yachting. Zen years
ago when the little Scottish cutter Madge came over
here a howl Of dension went up against the cutter
ldea and boat after boat went out TO do battle WIN
her. but came back bafied and defeated Some OF the
contestants came back with the aid Of a friendly tng
Just as when the America went to England ana
taught practical lesson regarding hat sails ana tls
proper place for the extreme beam to British yachts
men, so the Madge came over here and shattered ''a
long-worshipped idol, the skmmng dish
At first IL was called unparioc to allow that theTo
was any virtue in cutter, and those yachtsmen VINO
really had the good Of the sport at heart and had tbs
intelligence to comprehend the facts OF the case
struggled against prejudice and even personal abuse
in their efforts 70 apply the lessons taught by inc
Madge At last, after ten years, the lesson mas Deen
so well learned that American yachtsmen fear not fe
nor Watson but can turn out in one winter feet or
cutters which cannot be matched In their class In tho
world.
On Monday the mast OF the wnteringham 46-footer
Nautilus was stepped. and this week she will ges
down to her lines and be ready for the regatta OF the
Atlantic Yacht Club on Saturday next Mr.. Winte1ns-
ham looked the other 46-footers while they were
in process OF construction and after comparing them
with his own production is confident that II he does
showing.
The Glrana is still the subject Of speculation ana
much scientific talk among yachtsmen. What Will
she doY" is the one absorbing question Inc daring
originality displayed by Herresho In her constructor
has startled every and time allowances ana preco-
ceved ideas lessen and grow pale before her farhe'
She has had several trial trips Narragansett Bay,
but no one seems to know exactly what she did, the
only information vouchsafed being that her perform
ances were "hghly satisfactory But she Is coming
with fame already made for her and all she mas 70
do is to fill the expectations which are entertained OF
her. This by the way is about as bad thing as
boat can have to do, live up, rather sail up to
a ready made reputation. 1t is Like making sun
of clothes for a man without seeing him and forcing
him TO wear them. If they fit him, all right II they
do not he is an object Of contempt and rdicule-
Tho revenue marine officers have been unusually
sharp after yachts this season, and have insisted on
the enforcement of the law Yachts which heretofore
have gone sailing about unlicensed have been MADE
to take out papers, and watchful eye is being kepe
on those yachtsmen wrO abe Likely TO forget IN hs
excitement OF thinking of pretty names Tor IleE
boats that it takes regularly deemed process OF law
10 change the name Oh even comparatively S~AA
There is moderate craze this season for catbosts
The fame of the Narraganset and Cape COD catboa9
has long prevailed but not Until this season nave
yachtsmen taken up this class OF boats with en-
fhusiasn. The handling of Catboat requires STEADY
nerves, good Judgment and constant alertness II -
in these boats that the hardy down East, SAILOR boys
learn their frst and valuable lessons. 10 Is an
encouraging sign that they are becoming popular In
New,York waters Commodore Elbridge I. Gerry has
down here. In the opening sail OF the Atlantic club
she did wonderfully WELL and showed her stern not
The catyawl7 is also likely 20 become popular THIS
season. This is comparatively new device as a di,
been used for years. 1t is in fact catboat with
1iggermast at the stern. Herreshof has turned ous
three which are expected 10 make names ior
The Grsyllng will not be raced this year, and not
nueb he iC IN he ID
mission her owner will not be here for part OF ns
season. 1t Is pity that Mr. Fish does noV Let ms ms
the season and race her. Young Mr. Fish Is splendid
sailor with all the fire Of youth and II he raced the
The racing sails OF silk which sawyer Is making for
silk, mixture OF silk and linen, extremely light and
extremely strong - -......,.s c.,,.,,
Edridge as superintendent for the Atlantic fanht
Club was formerly sailing master OF the yacht no
Captain Gregory, who preceded Captain Elddge Is
superintendent Of the NeTJesey Sensrs Terry:
annual regatta with great Judgment and VIII get inc
best Effects Of the tides not small factor in race
special races Of the Atlantic Club which are held the
day after the regatta OF me corinthians VIII also %
OPENING regatta OF the Atlantic Club. june rs, how
win be sailed under viii fHi saTs eI. 70 acs
all the way and fight against strong ebb all the
way some Of the papers making specially Of yachting
affairs have been publishing pictures q that golden
cnn valued al s3 600 which the Royal Victoria Yacht
Clnb OF Ryde has offered as an international trophy
IN la competed for by the yachts OF tho nations OF
the world IL Is certainly more artistic production
than the Americas Cup, as Is also the PAYNE Cup.
But what are all these cups which are now offered for
international challenge Who challenges for them or
cares about them They simply the casting about
Of yachtsmen on both sides Of the Atlantic 10 find
substitute for the cup won by the America from the
Royal Yacht feet at Cowes. and defended so many
years by American yachts on the high seas Win
superior skill and genius Now u Is tied mp by the
third deed OF gift but all attempts to substitute an;
other for 10 are futile. These offerings o.
other international challenge cups ole only
the outcome of the feeling Of yachtsmcn
In regard to the action OF the New York lacu
Club. There is, and nom the nature OF thugs can
be- only one international cup aud the time rs Is
surely coming when the better sentiment OF inc
Yachting world will sweep away the web woven about
ID by an astnte lawyer and people who did not ara
never can, appreciate the esoteric qualities " tne