New-York tribune., 1895-07-06
THE TALKYRIE III A FLlEh
IN A RACE TO WINDWARD. SHE NEATLY
WHIPS THE AILsA
THE BRITANNIA WAS PREVENTED FROM HAVING
A PRIVATE MATCH WITH THE NEW YACHT
so A. T. WALKERS CUTTER WAS
BEATEN INSTEAD.

so A. Z. WALKERS CUTTER WAS
BEATEN INSTEAD
Hunters Quay July 5.-Consderable interest was
manifested In the private match between Lorh
Dunraven's syndicate yacht Vakyre III. and the
Prince OF Wales's cutter, Britannia. that was 20
have taken place to-day, but those who expected
TO see n battle Of these two big boats were u'saP
pointed. The Valkyrie was ready to meet the
Britannia and was lying at anchor with her mann
sail and topsail set and her headsas In stops reauy
for the signal to get under way for the starting
line Prior TO the setting OF this signal. however IL
was discovered by those on board the britannia
that there was something wrong with her 'op"a',
rgger. and Captain Carter. her skipper. announcer
that II would be impossible to set matters right
before the middle OF the afternoon. Her topmas.
was then housed and 1t stated that she wouid
not to-day. The prospects for race looked ex-
tremely slim to those on shore and those In boats IN
the vicinity OF the starting lne but they were not
to be disappointed. The Ailsa. A. Barclay walker
cutter. which. II was thought. would have )oihed
in the Valkyrie- Brta mia match. had deiiniteiy
withdrawn In the morning but when IL became
known that the Britannia would not sail. 1t was
announced that she would enter into friendly
contest with the new cup hunter Preparations
were accordingly made for the race, when was
course dead to windward and return the
wind blowing fresh from the south and the
smooth the two yachts. under the
usual lower canvas and backyard opsails left their
anchorages Lord Dunraven and Designer watson
were on board the Valkyrie.
The starting signal was fired On the Iverna at 2So
p. m. and the Aisa crossed the line fifteen seconds
ahead Of the Vakyre. The wind st he'd fresh
from the south. and both boats went over the line
and stood off close hauled on the starboard tack
At 2<j. while still in the lead. the Allsa spit tacks
but was followed prompt, by the Valkyrie. which
was soon broad her lee bow. Both held the port
tack until mdchanne was reached at 24S. when
tack the Asa still holding her lead. When the
Nalkyre went about on this tack exciting series
Of short tacks followed. caused by the Asa at
four times within four minutes. her object being 10
prevent the Aisa getting out. The latter held ntr
tack off the Closh short. The breeze had now
gained more weight. and the Nalkyrie was heeing
freely The contest. during and after the tackins
rlatch. was very exciting 10 those on boari tne
noillla OF steam yachts which followed the racers.
At 3:o5 o'clock a fresh pun Of wind gave the Val
kyrle fresh Impulse and she shot ahead putting
out in fine style and rounded the Skelmoric marx.
the end OF the wlndwari work az 1859 The Allsa
rounded this mark al S4ol9 three minutes ana
nineteen seconds astcrn OF the leader. When n"
Nalkyrle siraighicned out for the home she
gradually increased her lead The wind was bccom-
INK light, and the Nalkyrie headed for the nn.Sn
she lowered her hcadsails and set her .arge bow
spirit spinnaker Later she set her main spinnaker
to port Tho Allsa very shortly arterw.Td set ncr
The Valkyrle drew ahead. however. or Dunoon the
Valkyre gybed. followed almost Immediately after
hy the Ai-a The wind was then freshenlng biz.
foregone conclusion and Il was only question OF
how badly the Nakyr.e would beat her opponent.
When stu gradually drawing ahead the Nalkyre
az t.G.55 The Ailsa finished at 800 ~
The Valkyrie's mainsail was slightly altered yes
ada TO her ballas, untn she has had more trials in
her present condition