The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-19
CANADIANS KEEP THE CUP
GLENCAIRN H. D~EoIsITELY DE
FE1TS MONO ON LIKE ST OUIS

Nh& NN 1hAhG "a
DuEGnn's Noted Twcnty-Footer Captures tho
senwnnhAka international Trophy in Three
Straight Races-0nly Pour Seconds Detween
the Rivals After Two Rounds Yesterday.
MONTREAL, Aug. 1s.-The yachting champion.
ship for small rRtcrs will remain in Canadian
waters for another year at least. The Canadian
defender, Gloncalrn H.. to-day defeated tho
American challenger, Mono. in tho third out of
q sories Of four races for the Seawanhaka Inter
national Cup for twenty.footors. md thus as
serted the right OF tho Royal 81. Lawrence
Yacht Club TO retain possession OF tho trophy
for another year.
To-day's race was to n considerable extent a
repetition OF tho previous races in which Glen
cairn II. won. Tho weather conditions were
favorable for her. There was a heavy wind and
a good sea and the Canadian once more proved
that under such conditions she was more than q
notch for the American. Tho Mono is u splcn-
did boat In fair weather, but abe Is not in it with
the GlencLirn when there is u blow on. While
that sums up tho whole difference between tho
boats there were several incidents in to-day's
race that made 1t an extremely interesting one.
There was Il general feeling last night that tho
heavy blow of the last fow days on Lake st.
Louis would moderate by this morning and that
there would be a light wind and soa for to-
days event. Had the predictions been verified
thore ia little doubt that the Mono would have
won tho race and had one more chance to cap
turo the cup. That she can walk away from tho
Canadian boat under such conditions was clearly
shown to-day on one leg Of the course when there
was q sudden change and tho wind moderated
almost TO q calm. Then tho Mono s.mpl> aew
through the water. In n short time the broczo
again freshened, and then the Glcncairn forged
ahead. despite tho fact that she had u splint in
her aail and yaa tD n pliuht aYtent rrinpleI
Tho Canadians knew where their boat had the
advantage. and they prayed for a stiff breeze.
The elements were with them, and the Glen
cairn reaped the advantage.
To-day's race was in some respects n novelty.
1t Is doubtful whether a more exciting race. at
certain stages, has ever been witnessed in Cana
dian waters. There was a capital start, md both
shippers showed great skill In jockeying for
position. The race was over n triangular
course of twelve miles; first leg, west BY south;
second log. north, three-quarters west; third leg,
east southeast; one-third Of q milo to each leg,
three times around. There was a strong south.
west wind blowing. The start was an extremely
pretty one. Both yachts had been off to wind
ward. and, as the last fifteen seconds drew near,
they approached the line together on the
starboard tack. Right on the line the
Mono eased Off to prevent slipping across
before the whistle. This forced the Glencairn
back and about. Then the whistle blew. the
Mono drew in her mainsheet and shot across,
and the Glencairn, spinning round on her keel
like q top, swung across Just behind her but to
windward- There was not six feet of water be-
tween the starboard bow OF the Glencairn and
the port quarter OF the Mono. II was an eIcit-
ing and pretty bit of seamanship, and the Mono.
in spite OF her having taken the initiative in tho
jockeying. had to surrender a distinct advan-
taGe to the Glencairn.
The Canadian defender. having the windward
position. immediately crept up the line, and
inch by inch drew steadily away until, five min.
utes after the start, she had a lead OF fifty feet
to her credit. The Mono hung on. and in this
way they went for about a quarter of a mile.
Both were sailing with about equal speed. but
the Glcncairn was pointing much better. Slowly
but surely the Canadian boat drcw away. The
wind forced the Mono right over on her beam,
and at times the bottom was clear to tho centre.
board. The yachts were pounding hard and
showers OF spray flew over their bows. By tho
time the Glencairn had covered IA mile to wind
ward she had a lead Of about one hundred yards
At lo;35 Glencairn went about on the star.
board tack. The Mono continued on, the port
tack, and got the advantage of a slack of wind.
appeared 10 pick up u little Of her lost ground;
At ll:lU the Mono went about on the starboard
tack. and at IL :40:30 tho Glencairn went about
on the same tack. and the boats made for tho
first buoy. The Glencairn rounded II . minutes
81 seconds ahead of the American boat. This
shows the capacity Of the boat in windward
WORK,
The Glencairn on rounding at once eased
sheets and stood In for the broad roach OF tho
next leg 70 u buoy In toward the Pointe Claire
shore. Shortly after turning she sent up her
balloon Iib. The Mono followed the Glencairn' 3
lead. The boats made quick time, toward tho
second buoy, but the Canadian yacht, increased
her lead by II seconds Oh the second ley. After
rounding the second mark the Glencairn shook
and there was not such a heavy roll or. APP
preaching the buoy marking the end OF the first
round, the Glencairn took in Lcr balloon jib at
1H:OJ ana rounded the mark at ls.UD.ll. The
Mono took In her balloon 70 and rounded the
MONO gained ten seconds, on the Glencairn. re-
ductnG the Canadian boats advantage at the end
Of the first round to 3 minutes seconds: .,o.
fresner a couple of times, but the Glencairn
stood UP to 1t distinctly better than the Mono
WHOLESALE breeze. The course afforded a fr.(
grew as the Mono s;ained, The $Ie9SairS held
gained slightly. Tho Glencairn's jib did moi
draw we'll, and then, the mainsail gave some
51Sa0iSS Badly yn0 B .Sis9 ya shHSN h aaa SHAKEN 1IsmO, ali ,h h"n
reefs out by this time and had their mainsaii'
full. The, Mono was pointing well and iap
GGiiencairn's stern. Al iiS:2a:45 the Gioncsirr
tackled. and a few minutes later went across thu
lacked at i2:25:0o. Gienralrn missed the bu9,
and, came about on the st"rboard tack
With the GIencsirn to windwart. The Glen
; cairn went about a. i2;2 H. and the NJ Mono ImGD fol
for the buoy, but fell short again. and then wen
about on the starboard tack. The Mono trie'
to make the buoy, but was unsuccessful, ant
, had TO go about. This manuuvrinE for the buo,
: created great interest, which grew as 1t AZ
psared that the Mono would get around hrst
Tho Glcucnlrn rounded the buoy and started of
on the reach for the next buoy. at l2:29; III
Mono followed ut l2'30:l2, Official lime.
n The Mono had gained ! minute 81 scconds OF
|. her rival and was clearly ovcrhauling her, o.
|, the roach. AT, this time the breeze had fallc
way sho was acting that there, was souIt
thing wrong with. the Canadian boat, Their
was more huttering about the lccCL tina
q would DO produced by a badly cut piec
OF canvas or by shrinksRe due TO wettinu
Closer inspection showed an ugly rip across tn