The morning times., 1895-07-14
Yachts That Pass
On The Potomac
TRIM LITTLE CRAFTS THAT
CARRY SALT SEA DOGS.
Rare Sport Enjoyed by Members
of the Capital Yacht
Club.

Yachts and yachting form chief topic
or discussion upon every occasion when a
certain group of ''navvies'' assemblies at an
oyster roast or clam bake, and when the
discussion is ended but little remains TO be
said Of speed. draft. mast, keel, spar. or
rigging. The fund Of nautical Information Is
enthusiastically drawn upon and the theme
is entertainingly ana learnedIy disSecteSl.
The choice spirits alluded to constitute
the Capital Yacht Club, an organization
that has been in existence but little more
than three years. IL was formed for the
promotion of pleasure. and with tine OBJ
jeCt in view OF CncOurdgIu and maintain
ing an interest in aquatic sports. The club
has in some measure found it To be diff
cult to obtain a large membership.
AS Mr. l. + Libbey, one Of its prominent
supporters, explains, seacoast and salt water
seem 10 be requisites for exciting cnthu-
Silsm in yachting, and most of the pIea sure
seekers who patrOniZe the Potomac adopt
the cars in preference to either sails or
steam as propeIling power.
The few members aboard the Sailers are,
however, a host Of themselves, aud they
plan with as much energy, and derive a
much enjoyment from the puStinIe though
they numbered hundreds Tie club 5 on a
good footing, aud the nucleus IL rorTus prom
ises TO develop into au organization Of
great social prominence.
HOW IT is OFFICERED-
The club is differed as follows. Dr L.
II Rauterberg, commodore; c. c. Nor
ris, vice commodore; z c. ReuhSam, sec
rptary, c. F Karr, treasurer, aud DR. i.
c Rauterberg, major.
Among the officers and members OF the
organization are several who bo5SJ the
possession of some yachts that are capable
of showing u clean pair OF heels 10 the
swifteSt Of competitors They have been
tested over the local course with good re-
suits. Besides these there are three steam
launches IN the list. all being late ac-
quiSitions, whose places IN future pro-
grammes are sure to be prominent
The yachts are all of light Grausht, aGd
uOue are OF very IargesiZe They were built
at various points, from Alexandria to
local service. Several are fitted especially
FOR cruising aud have ample cabin accom-
modatiOns for small party.
They vary M length from sixteen feet TO
thirty five feet, and the shortest 10 the lot,
the trim little "Jimiam,'' owned by At
toruey Edward II Clrary, once had the
credit Of being the fastest racer.
trip to the arsenal VIII disclose this
admirable little "navcc'' mOOred in the
waters of the Potomac, and in charge of
MI Ritter. The rendezvous Is OgHlZfd Il
as club headquarters when anything of note
commands attention, and here, of evenings,
many OF the members assemble TO discuss
ways GuG IleaI,s and tie and UnUie nautical
knots
BELONG TO THE NAYEE.'
The boats in the list include the Alert. "
a fine naphtha launch, owned by ConlmO-
dore RauteFberg; the sIoOp Grace" well
equipped for cruising, the property of
Vice Commodore Norris and Secretary
Reubsam; the sloop Grey hound" owned
by Major Rauterberg; sloOp spartan"
! OF whicl Mr. c. F. karr is the proud owner,
a small slOOp. the 'StarJle." the property
of Frank Page; a rapid canoe" the
! Booiunl," owned by Capt Jacob Diemau;
[ the steam launch Signal" owned by
Capt A l. EShclman: the" Jimiarn, above
mentioned: the "FaIcOn.'' a steamer, of
which Capt ID. knowlton is the owner,
and the " "Fraucina,' a snug little craft, of
complete appointments owned by Lawyer
/ F c. Townsend.
| OF all th,. craft enumerated, a large
| sloop owned by Lawyer CleaTy, which hd,
| just been fitted up with cabin acCummodai
| tions and the Grace" belOTg-Ig TO Vice
! Commodore Norris, are the two best adapted
| for cruising. They have COmmOdiOus
| cabins, and guests can he kept comfortable
! 1t is a matter of record also that Charlie
| Earr's sloOp, sparrow" won the priZ,
| cup in the race on Decoration Day, anC
| that the ''Startle' Wen the second priZ'
| by seven seconds over "BOOjum,' Capt
| Demons faSt-runnins Canal"
| The race was made over u twenty-Si2
| mile course, beginning at point near th'
| ArSendI and the quickest time recorded va;
/ q - A..sgm
| owned by MI John HOeke, is accredited
with btiL.s able TO make quicker time than
| either of the others, but ID was not in the
| race.
| The Francina is twenty feet in length
| sIoop-rigged boat, built upon the orce1
of the Vigiiant. II has the ability to make
| good speed Tie boat was designed by
| A b Cassidy, of the Navy Department
| and is OF stylish pattern.
wEATHERED THE GALES.
The Grace is also % rcccrn construction
and has wcathercd the gales off Cape Hat
| teras in the rot CHEST OF weather, record
that demonstrates its safety. 1t is pro
nounced to. tie practically unsinkablc-
| There is rare sport, though, aboard
! either, and with a spanking breeze liz It's
| favor the slCweSt makes good sailing time
| The members while away the summer va
cation aboard their yachts, and some 20
on long cruises with nothing betweeI
| them and a ath hut the staunCh litth
| craft that aiT.ly rides the bil,OwS.
Capt. khowlton has gore to BlackiStnI
] Island, where he owns cottage home
| His big steam launch afforded him {
niraiIs OF &C Iniortable transportation, aE'
! will be souICe of pCasure during hi
stag abroad" He will be followed il
Il i,w days by DR.. RauteTberg, who alSC
WIS a cottage on the island. The doc
;of will doubtless convey himself thitHe
by the Use of the Alert.
II is the custom OF the club TO have IT.
annual race on the seth oil Nay, ard II
otner event OF importance occurs ordinarily
during the year. IL is icing quietly cir
C;iiated, however, that there vii be an
other contest, as a farewell TO the sum
NOR season, next October, or probably II
September, just as the majority may de
cid. Due announcement Will be made
and invitations issued for entries. tn
| affair Will CoIc.Ude with an oyster roaS
and the dispensing of good cheer. tt
members anticipate no small amount o