St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-15

"A
series OF races between the beats OF the TIVE
clubs, Such friendly rivalry could net but
be OF the meet beneficial character Interest
IN both, elubs would be greatly stimulated;
the sailing skill Of their members developed.
and yachts Of the finest and most improved
medels sought fer,
ARRANGEMENTS were cordially agreed upon
for three raced each year, for three years
between nloeD and eat boat from each
club,
The first OF The races was sailed on White
Bear In September last, and resulted in the
prize cups being awarded to the sloop CO.
roma, OF the White Bear club, and the cat
boat P!nafore, Of the Minnetonka club.
The races for this year are to be sailed
upon Lake Minnetonka, on a date to be fixed
by the Joint committee Of the two clubs. The
choice of the lake for the sailing of the races
next year is to be decided by lot.
The club is to be congratulated that the
season closed without any indebtedness and
with small balance in the treasury. Be-
sides paying all the expenses of the year, a
former years has also been paid.
The treasurers report for the year shows
s., ,sss
The payments are fully stated In detail in
the report OF the auditing committee, show
ing balance in hand Of $3.50
l suggest for the consideration Of the club
that no license be taken out hereafter, and that
expense saved, and that no liquors be allowed
to be sold on the clubs premises. I think the
expense Of hired caterer can be dispensed with.
II 1t Is QeSlraDl6 TO make pTOVlSlOn lOT uledlSI
let arrangements be made with some one to
take care Of the club house, with the privilege
of catering to members or their friends, under
regulations framed by the house committee
The club is under obligations to Col. A B.
Plough, general manager OF the st. Paul &
Duluth railroad, for his many courteous ac-
commodations. A station has been placed near
the club house, at which all trains stop, to the
very great convenience of members and visit
ors. A yacht train run every Saturday
during the yachting season, leaving St. Paul at
I n m anQh1in0 committee
start all races early in the afternoon, and
take advantage of the winds, which usually
subside later in the day.
Some changes, of minor nature, have been
suggested in the sailing rules. One that the
time limit in which races must be sailed,
should be reduced; another that in all races
tiler and sheets should be handled only by
members of the club. 1t is certainly important
that, as far as possible boats should be sailed
in good form, by regular crews, and that their
places and positions on the boat should al
ways be such as to be helpful to speed, rather
than to retard It.. This is peculiarly necessary
in windward work.
All practice races should be sailed in strict
conformity to the rules. An excellent author
ity on yacht sailing writes as follows: 1T
must be borne in mind that yacht racing is
supposed to be an exact science far as the
rules go, and from the firing of the first gun
to the finish, the contestants must obey the
rules. Not only is there no room for courtesy,
but neither contestant has the right to waive
anything, or give one inch to the other. If
there is dispute as to facts upon which to
apply rule, the umpire-or committee-must
ascertain those facts and apply the rule.
would be confusion, and many races would be
followed by dispute and dissatisfaction"
While all races are to be won by fair
sailing and superior speed and Skill every
maneuYer permitted by the sailing rules.
which superior speed and skill enables one
captain to make, to the disadvantage of his
adversary, must be accepted as fair sailing,
The membership of the club, now l52,
should be largely Increased. Over forty yachts
are now on the register of the club The
crews. to efficiently man this number Of
yachts, in a good sailing breeze require an
active list of at least $50 members. 1t shouldd
be the aim of every member this year to
who would make desirable additions to our
list. l hope every member will consider
himself committee of one in this good work
The club is greatly indebted to the mem
and energetic manner in which it's duties
were discharged. Through their efforts a
large number of new members was added to
our roll.
1t is fair matter of consideration, whether
any change in the Initiation fee or the an
nual dues would remove any obstacles to our
most rapid growth.
A liberal expenditure for the ordinary &C.
mands upon the treasury of the club ought
not to exceed $1,000 per year. With zoo mem
bers our income ought to be more than
1000, from which we can put aside each year
at least 81 900 to provide fund, which in a
few years will enable the club to build a
AASNSS
own, entirely free from debt. In my opin-
ion, club houses and other structures from
which no income whatever is received or eX-
pected, excepting dues from members, should
never be encumbered by debt. If the White
Bear Yacht club could accomplish so desir-
able an undertaking it would be a very COM
mendable object lesson of what can be done
by prudent management.
Yachting has been called the "sport of
kings" l heartily invite the young men OF
our city and country, where all are kings"
to join with us in the most exhilaratng eX-
ercise in the whole round of athletics. 1t
ripples all over with the most healthful fun,
sane sport and chivalrous battle. Yachting
requires clear head a quick purpose, cou-
rageous heart and gentleman's Difference
high and inspiring. The breezes which blow
our yachts on their flying course also blow
away the miasms, the megrims and the
dumps and all their unhallowed brood; and
are always something to make us glad. and
happy and in every way fitted for the more
serious work of each days service.
St Paul, Mimi, March A. 1896.
The quotation in the above gave rise
to a discussion which was precipitated
by Samuel c. Stickney, who wanted
the sentiment of the club on the mat
ter of racing and whether or not q
yachtsman was warranted In not only
availing himself of superior skill and
speed, but also in hindering or inter-
fering with ones adversary within the
rules of the club, and also according to
Stickney took the affirmative view and
expressed the belief that the club was
organized, not alone to ascertain which
were the faster yachts, but to demon
strate which of the yachtsmen could get
the best results out Of the boats on the
lake. He urged strongly that the point
ought to be taken up and settled as be-
ing of more than ordinary Importance
in connection with the races of the
coming season.
H. T. Drake took an opposite view
and entered a strong protest against
what he termed "jockeying." DR..
Welch, Jim" Elmer and others took
up the matter and expressed the view
that careful study of the rules would
prevent any serious necessity for TAX
ing undue advantage Of an adversary,
and believed that in such an event the
fact must be taken to account by the
sailing committee and judges. Mr..
Stickney forced the matter which was
finally tabled The election of officers
resulted as follows: Commodore. w. B.
Dean; vice commodore, j. w. Taylor;
secretary, Fred r. Bigelow; treasurer,
w. p. Jewett; directors Oscar L. Tay-
lor, w. j. Murray, Samuel c. Stickney
and H. 7. Drake.
Messrs. j. p. Elmer Tracy Lyon and
D. w. Van Week were chosen as the
sailing committee, by a vote Of the
yacht owners present.
Messrs. Nicely, Welch and Fales were
appointed to select a suitable cap for
the club and report to the executive
committee.
The clubs lease on the DELL
wood place expires at the end
of the present season, and it
was understood that several pro-
positions were forthcoming for land