The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-19
YACHTING CIRCLES ACTIVE.
Gossip Concerning the Coming Race
for the Americas Cup.

NEW YORK. Oct 1s.-Now that the all
important challenge has been received and
accepted. the work of preparation will en-
gross the attention of yachtsmen on both
sides of the Atlantic for the next ten
months. Until now little definite informa-
ton has been received from England, but.
with the prospect Of a race in 1861 settled.
details in regard to Sir Thomas Lipton's
plans have been learned.
1t is now positively known that willie
Jameson is to manage the yacht both in
it's trial races and in the Americas Cup
race over here. He will. OF course. be
aided by an experienced seaman. and in
spite of the rumor which assigned to Skip
per Wringe the captaincy of the boat Sir
Thomas Upton will trust his chances at
the cup again to Captain Sycamore in
spite of the defeat of last year. The crew
which will sail the boat will differ from
last years crew in that seine of the Irish
seamen will be picked to help sail the
boat
The most Interesting bit of news from
the other side however is that Sir Thomas
may bring both boats. the old Shamrock
and the new, to this side This would en-
tail Just double the expense OF bringing
one boat over. and has never bean done
before. Sir Thomas Upton, however is
not Cnary OIL NutI lnt
winning the cup may be bettered, and the
advantage of having trial horse on this
side to give the new yacht q thorough
tuning up before the race cannot be de-
MED. Sir Thomas Upton is seriously con-
sdering the plan. with the chances in ia
vor of adopting it.
AS Lipton's representative on this side
of the water, Mr.. David Barrie expressed
his pleasure at the prompt acceptance of
the New York Yacht Club. He said:
at cannot fail to please Sir Thomas, as
AN expression of the cordial relations be-
tween himself and the club and another
instance Of the craftsmanship of Amer
lean yachtsmen. No stone will be left I'M
turned in the attempt to lift the cup this
wear. Mr. jameson is the best-known
yac,,tsman of Great Britain. and though
I think you have among your mateurs
here lust as able, Sir Thomas is counting
on his knowledge and experience as a re-
enforcement TO his claims of success
On this side there is a very evident re-
luctance in stepping forward and should
eripg the responsibility Of defending the
Gun In half dozen days as many names
have been prominently mentioned as those
likely to build and race the new defender.
In fact. everyone is anxious to see another
race but no one is willing to assume the
burden. 1t is not SO much the expense.
although that figures up to the round
total of 5000 900. He who takes upon him
self the task practically gives up ten
months from business in unremitting care
and then will probably have to undergo
the criticism that marked and marred last
years races.
Mr.. Iselin is unwilling to again manage
the boat. and at present the matter is at
st.ndstilI with everyone waiting for
somebody else TO step forward. Harry
PAYNE Whitney. Herman b. Duryea. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt. j. Pierpont Morgan, w.
Butler Duncan. jr.. and Oliver Iselin have
ali been mentioned as possible defenders,
but nothing has as yet been decided. and
If is not without the bounds of possi-
hilitv that the cid Columbia will have the
honor thrust upon her. 1t is felt. how
ever. that the tas!; of taking the cup out
of English waters would be much more
difficult than keeping 1t here.