The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-24

Talk About the Sale Of Col. lippltt's
Mariouita;

1t is rumored in yachting circles that
the cutter sloop Mariquita. owned by
Henry +. Lppitt, will be sold at the end
of this season. The offer came from a
clear sky, and Is said to exceed the original
cost OF this black beauty. A Boston
agency Is the intermediary.
Col kippitt has had no idea OF getting
rid OF his fast yacht, which is considered
4C-footers, but also one OF the best he ever
designed. She has an excellent record,
aud while her home has been on the Mar
ragansett Bay she has shown gratifying
success abroad. Her record against the
crack Boston cutter Gossoon is still fresh
in the minds OF yachtsmen. and this may
account for the remarkable offer at the
close OF the yachting season. For cruis-
ing no finer, safer or more comfortable
boat could be desired. The beauty OF
her lines is recognized by those not versed
In yacht architecture. Besides filling all
the requirements in the events now draw
ing toa close Col. Lippitt is doubtless an
xious TO make another record in compet.-
tion with the RHODE ISLAND Yacht Club
40s; especially against the Verena and the
Fife boat Uvirsi, owned by Vice Commo-
dore Sands of Newport.
The Mariquita, If the sale is completed.
will be missed fro n the bay by all lovers
there is consolation in the belief that
should Col. LippItt part with his crack
sloop another season will find him the
owner of new 40-footer the equal, II not
the superior Of the Mariquita.
In this connection 1t Is pertinent to say
that experience has taught local yachts
men that however fads in yachts may
change from season to season, the 40 Is
the most desirable type OF yacht that can
be had for use In these waters. They are
sufficiently large for comfort and not too
large to be easily handled in the harbors
and inlets of Narraxansetts Bay.
Tomorrow afternoon another clam
Yacht Club at Potter's Cove ald large
attendance of me nbers is anticipated.
1t is understood that Commodore A. K.
Austin of the RHODE ISLAND Yacht CLUB,
contemplates issuing general orders for n
cruise within the next two weeks. the
features of which have not been made
public. The cruise will fitly wind up the
season and will, no doubt. be brief so as
TO get the boats Of all classes into it. The
greater portion of the fleet will remain in
commission To particip pate and all will be
amply rewarded.
Two things are practically certain. One
Is regatta off Potter's Cove, the best
be represented by the Mariquita, Uvira
and Verena, and a clambake at Potter's
Cove on the Sunday following, whereat
the outing committee will put its best
foot forward.
There is talk of cruise runs into Wick
ford and East Greenwich. as the cruise
this summer touched only at the eastern
shore posts. Announcement of the pro-
gram has been delayed that Commodore
Austin may obtain consensus of the
opinions Of the club members as to the
details.
The RHODE ISLAND Yacht Club will
wind up its year with a rgely increased
membership and greatly enlarged fleet.
This has been great yachting year.
Many Of the actual yachting events have
not been decisive but the interest has
been sustained and exceeds that OF any
other year. Much of this Is due to tho
spirit OF enthusiasm infused into the
club by Commodore Austin and the other
flag officers, seconded by the hearty CO.
operation Of all the feet captains.
Nearly all of the PROVIDENCE Corinth-
ian yachts have gone into winter quart
ers.
Arrangements have not yet been per-
fected for the club regatta of the Nara
gansett Boat Club.