The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08
TUNING Up ON LAKE 81. LOUIS.
New Canadian Twenty-Footers show Great
Speed In Their Early Trials.

Speed In Their Early Trials.
Although 1t is by no means a foregone con-
clusion that the defence of the Seawanhaka-
Corinthiar yachting trophy will 10 intrusted 10
one Of the symphonies designed by George Her
rick Duggan, the performances of his Glencairn
of Centre Island last summer and the able man
ner in which the tiny craft was was sailed by the
Canadian designer haveimpressed yachtsmen in
this vicinity with the idea that his creations are
speedy. and, when piloted with skill, can also
exhibit seaworthy qualities.
For these reasons alone, II for no other. the
trials Of the boats that he has designed for tho
purpose OF retaining the handsome cup as an
ornament in the parlors of the Royal st. Law
renee Yacht Club have been watched with
greater interest than those of the products of
other designers.
Notwithstanding the fact that the utmost
secrecy as to the lines and performances Of tho
five Duggan yachts has been maintained, q con-
siderable number of news items that interest
American yachtsmen have leaked out. A letter
from Montreal announces that during the last
week in May several trials were sailed on Lake
st. Louis. and the consensus of opinion is that
the entire fleet are the most peculiar types
that have ever been seen on the lake. As already
stated in THE Sun. they are shallow skimming
dishes. and the craft which will he sailed by
Duggan himself. and which has since been chris.
teutu ANOCd, looked 10 De the best alI-rOun0
boat. The result of the first OF the trials proved
the statement, to some extent. for she won easily
by a margin OF 3 minutes "a seconds. 1t is re-
ported hat the designer is pleased with the
All Ave boats have exhibited great speed in
seen them sail assert that there is nothing on
Lake st. Louis that can compete with them. One
OF the trials was sailed in a storm with quito a
Pected BY experts in marine architecture. that
their nat floors rendered them almost nom
GAnatYhhR ThAv ava mn a NrAaftnrl
DuRgan, however, says that beauty Is not an
essential feature in a racing yacht, and speed 10
the quality that should be considered first. last,
OF the other DaqsEan boats, the one for Capt.
m proRea bars T IN Sans has IN been c bIo called Thf2s queen sca has has
established the first time her sails were spread,
for as soon as she slided out in the open water
beyond the shelter of the pier, q puff laid her
over on her beam ends. ana for a time her I'm
keel on one side and canvas on the other had a
battle royal. The fin, however, won when the
ance was continued at intervals throughout the
afternoon. until with a snap. her mast went by
the board, a few inches above the deck, and she
was towed in like a disabled gull.
Tho remainder OF the. fleet have been named
and at present Davidson's yacht is known as Glen
Owen, and Commodore Iuddell's as the Rogue.
The, cost OF the Duggan boats has been esti-
mated by g well;known Canadian builder to be
Duggan has given his time and labor. both as
designer and superintendent OF construction,
gratis. His reward, II any, will be the pleasure
Royal 81, Lawrence Club and eventually defeat.
ing the representative OF the Seawanhaka Club
St: Lawrence for another year at least,
The remainder of the yachts that will compete
In the trial races will be sent to Lake st. Louis
by Thornton of Longeuil. and Harry Abbott,
Lalange arrived last week. The Canadians viii
Ssa i9ss ap n spins aiii % BE- da,ls to ts essR ssG ir snP' n sSs
until the cup defender has been selected.