Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-09-04

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it would result in disqualifying both
"Lorelei" and "Wave Crest", in which
event the race would go to the Rambler,
but the owners OF the Rambler have
made no protest, and show no desire to
| claim the race on technicalities.
Without going into the circumstances
of the fouls claimed, THE AMERICAN
presents the statements of both Capts.
Sowle and Lord.
CAPT. sowLE's STATEMENT.
As there has been considerable comment
| upon the result of the last yacht race
near New bury Neck, and as the item in
your last weeks issue jumps at conclu-
sions which the facts do not warrant, will
you kindly publish my claims In the
premises?
Before stating the facts as they ap-
peared to me, let me say do not hold any
feeling against any one for anything that
occurred during the excitement of the
race, nor towards the judges for not rem
dering any decision officially since the
race. II the judges failed in their duty in
not rendering a decision, they did so be-
cause they were very friendly to all con-
cerned and felt perhaps decision might
be unpleasant to the one against whom 1t
was made. respect their motive.
The "Wave Crest" was fouled by the
"Lorelei" while rounding the first stake
boat without any fault on her part. This
is frankly admitted by the owner OF the
"LoreleiH, and being admitted by him, he
cannot under any circumstances con-
sistently claim the race, regardless of
what occurred on the home stretch. So
when you stated in your last paper that
the "Lorelei" won, You stated what was
unfair to the owner of the "Wave Crest".
Only the facts at the last foul are in
question. 1t must be admitted that after
giving ample warning, which is not ques-
toned, had right to tack when l did,
unless at the time threw my W heel down
the "Lorelei" had established an overlap.
AS now remember it, when was about
around, heading we'll for the finish line,
and glanced under my main boom and
saw the "Lorelei" bearing down on me,
her position was different from what it
must have been had she established an
| overlap before l began to turn my wheel
after giving the warning. And as the
| "Lorelei' struck my bowsprit stay with
force enough to part five-eighth wire
| turnbuckle, 1t seems to me it bears out
| my understanding of the facts. Whether
or not she had established an overlap, /
| am perfectly willing to leave to the large
number OF spectators who witnessed the
race.
III she had established an overlap, then
we were both guilty Of fouling, and both
disqualified. II not, then the "Lorelei"
was guilty OF two fouls, and the race
surely belonged to the "Wave Crestn, as
far as home boats were concerned. con-
slider boat racing a fine sport, and we
have had in the past some OF the finest
races have ever seen. / hope nothing
that occurred at the last race will cause
any feeling or mar the sport in the future.
CAPT. LORDS STATEMENT.
Having seen Mr.. SowIe's statement, it
seems to me fitting to say word in reply.
l am very glad to know that no unfriend-
ly feeling exists among the participants
in the recent yacht race, for it is legiti-
mate sport, and nothing of the kind
should exist. The race was arranged for
the purpose of testing the superiority OF
the boats, there being no money or prize
at stake.
1t is true that when turning first stake
boat the "LoreIei" being to windward
had to give way to the sloop and turn
under her lee. This we did do, but when
the sloop gibed over her main boom just
touched our main rigging, not causing
the slightest delay to either boat. / am
surprised that any one should claim a
foul on so slight an occurrence, but IL 1t
was foul, the "Lorelei" was at fault, and
frankly admit 1t.
The majority Of the people who Witness
ed the race are familiar with boats, and
since the second foul was SO close to the
finish at the excursion landing, 1t was
within sight Of all. 1t would seem abb
surd for either Capt. Sowle or myself to
make any claim, but since this matter is
to be discussed in your paper, feel 1t my