The Washington times., 1903-08-20
k. Boats crossed line on starbOard

rock. Boats crossed line on starboard
tack.
1906 p. ma few of the steam yachts
can be seen heading in toward Sea-
bright. which indicates that yachts have
turned about on the port tack. They
cannot be seen from here.
1913 p. m.-The two racers can be
seen in misty outline heading H. toward
Seabright. They are so close together
that il looks as though there has been
comparatively little difference in their
relative speed. One boat is a little
piece to weather of the other.
12:24)p. m.-While it is impossible TO
state the exact difference between the
boats, il is evident that both yachts arc
displaying equal drifting ability. The
racers are working along on the port
tack in toward point below seabright
There is hardly wind enough off shore
to fiji a bucket
12:40 p. m.-By careful comparison oi
the size of rigs on the yachts. il looks as
If the Reliance had worked out some to
weather of the Shamrock, and was lead
ing probably about a minute. 1t is still
intensely hazy off shore, and with cur
tain of mist intervening, accurate obser-
walton is impossible.
12;45 p. m.-Shamrock went about to
starboard and was followed a minute
later by Reliance. 1t can be definitely
stated at this time that Reliance is
leading.
1880 p. m.-Both boats were brought
about on port tack and headed in to-
ward a point just north of Long Branch
The Reliance was slowly. but neverthe-
less surely. pulling away from the chal-
lenger. and was footing just a bit faster
LII D. m.-The yachts are still hang
ing on port board inshore and Relianc,
has worked out few yards still further
TO weather OF the challenger. In weather
like today, though, any favoring Sian
OF wind may turn the tables. but S,
far as can be seen whenever condition!
favored both alike. the American boa
showed to best advantage in both point
ing and footing.
Once around the outer mark the Re-
nance, on account of her enormous sal
plan, should be able TO scoot rapidly
away from Shamrock. Designer FIT,
built Shamrock 10 go TO windward verl
fast in light air, and he had this idea il
view when the challenger was built; bu
If today's race proves anything it dem
onstrated that Herreshoff beat the Eng.
lishman at his own game.
The greatest fears expressed by the
admirers of Reliance were based on tn,
doubt that she might not go we'll in tn,
light air TO windward. These fears wer,
dispelled within the first hour of sailing
1:25 p. m.-Both yachts were brough
about to starboard tack, and headed
down along the shore. Reliance abou
one-Quarter of mile to windward o
the challenger.
1889 p. m.-The boats are standing ol
the starboard tack. with Reliance in
creasing lead constantly. The yachts ar
within five miles of the outer mark. ant
the wind is hauling into the westward.
1855 p. m.-The wind is dead fiat of
shore down OF Long Branch and tn,
yachts are making slow time. smar
northwester, though, is blowing of
Highland Beach, which may soon reaci
the racers.
2.04 p. m.-The haze has shut in thic
to the southwark, making ii impossibl
to see the yachts from this point. Whe
last seen. however, Reliance had a com
Portable lead and the only fight she ha
10 make was with the time limit.
2-10 ?. m.-The wind headed Shamrocl
on her course so that she stood out L
the eastward. This freak OF wind CAV
Reliance greater lead. The Relianc
is about two miles from the outer mark