New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-01
YACHTING.
THE COLUMBIA AT NEWROCHELLE.
NEW BOAT RECEIVED WITH GREAT EN-
TH1rs1AsM BY THE LOCAL YACHTSMEN.

THUsIAsM BY THE LOCAL YACHTsMEN.
Tho new cup defender Columbia arrived in the
New-Rochelle harbor at 1870 o'clock yesterday
morning. in tow of the tender St Michaels' WIN
Mr.. and Mrs c. Oliver Isen aboard. The boat
was moored at the cid Defender anchorage, at the
western entrance to Echo Bay, where she rode
gracefully with her bow pointing toward All view.
Mr. Iselins home. on Premium Point There was
very little stirring in Echo Bay at the tiine OF
the arrival but 1t did not take the local yachts
men long TO wake up and give the new Defender
hearty welcome. A fleet OF yachts and launches
started from the Now-Rochelle Huguenot and CO.
rnthian Yacht clubs, and the newcomer was soon
surrounded by hundreds of admirers. The yachts
men of New-Rochee knew the Defender Tor three
years while she rode in their harbors. ana they
extremely anxious TO inspect the new chal-
lcnger and compare her with her famous sister
Mr. and Mrs. Iselin came on deck shortly aiter
the Columbia was mOored and started in a launch
for their home, which they had not visited since
they left 1t for Providence and Bristol. shortly be-
fore the Columbia launched on June 10. Mr..
Iselin said that the trip from New-London 70 New
Rochelle had been pleasant and entirely without In
cident The boat Mr. Iselin says, will stay in New
Rochelle waters until next Thursday, when she
will enter the races of the New-York Yacht Club.
In the afternoon people who had learned Of the
presence Of the new boat focked 10 Hudson Park
to get a view of her The boat lying at
Choir about a mile from the mainland and many
specion than they could get from the shore They
found the sailors mostly watch below deck ana
apparently well pleased with their SURROUNDINGS.
In the afternoon some Of the crew obtained shore
leave and visited New Rochelle. where they were
cordially received by Mr. Isen's townsmen.
The Defender arrived about o'clock In the after
noon under sail and moored the opposite
side of the Bay. The Columbia went out for
spin sailing TO Sands Point. and from there to
MattinnecCck Light From Mattinnecock the boat re-
turned to Execution Light, and then back TO Echo
Bay, anchoring at her moorngs about o'clock.
The trip for the purpose of testing her rigging.
Everything without flaw, and the yacht
showed the most gratifying speed. She was fol-
lowed the course by many small yachts. Last
night the residents Of New-Rochelle and many per-
sons from the neighbOring places on Long Island
a large demonstration at Hudson Park. The New
Rochelle band headed by Clark Miller. promi-
nent local achtsman, visited the park and gave
concert. There was a fine display OF fireworks.
which contributed by the residents. while all
the yachts in the harbor were Illuminated. The
NewRochelle Yacht and Rowing Club, the Corinth-
ian Yacht Club and many of the large houses on
the Sound were crowded with spectators.
Mr. Isein at his home far across the Bay.
w. Butler Duncan. jr, who Is in charge OF tho
Defender, and Captain Woodbury. Kane. OF Troop
K OF the Rough Riders. are guests at Mr.. Iselins
home at All View. To-day the hull OF the Columbia
above the water line is to receive coat OF white
paint. The paint is Of the metallic variety. but is
quite light.
The fourteenth annual regatta of tho New-Ro-
chelle Yacht Club will be sailed to-day over the
clubs course, in Echo Bay. and on account OF the
presence OF the two Cup defenders is expected TO
draw an unusual gathering OF yachtsmen. The race
have been careful in marking off the lines to place
the two big boats far beyond the limits where there
will be no danger OF their being fouled by the
smaller craft that will I'll the Bay