Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20
RELIANCE
VERSUS
SHAMROCK

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-Not In the
history Of the contests for the Amer
cas- cup has there been such wide.
spread interest on both sides of the
Atlantic as is manifested in the
races between the Reliance and
Shamrock Ill. which begin tomorrow
on Sandy Hook. The cup cnrtests are
discussed by everybody. One reason
for this is that it is generally believ-
ed that the Britishers this lime have
the best chance they have ever had.
and that the contests will really be
races, with nothing of the walkover
about them
Not only are hundreds of strangers
in town from Boston, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Chicago and many other cit.
les eager to witness the grand stlug-
gle between the two speediest yachts
ever built, but the number of foreign
visitors who are here for the same
purpose has never before been exceed.
ed. The hotels are packed with guests
and the overflow has flied lhe board
ing houses
1t is estimated that 10000 persons
will witness tomorrow's race Besid IS
the multitude of private craft that
VIII huclt toward Sandy Hook light
ship before IL O'Clock tomorrow there
are excursion boats by the score to
give those not fortunate enough to
own yachts of their own or have
friends who do, an opportunity to wit
ness the contest at "A moderate cost
over hundred steam and sailing
yachts from eastern and southern wa
ters have arrived within day or two.
and are anchored about the harLor
on Bay Ridge there is the most i'm
posing fleet OF yachts that has been
| seen together in many day. These
yachts have lett Newport and other
places to give their owners chance
10 see the races from their decks
Without "A doubt the notilla that Will
rendezvous at the lightship tomorrow
and follow the yachts will be the
most imposing ever seen in American
waters. Tugboats are in tremendous
demand for select parties
Such Ing rush for the ocean course
has been anticipated.lhal unusual pres
cautions have been taken by the cup
committee to have the course proper
| ly patrolled. so hat the racing yachts
Will not be interfered with by the ex-
cursiOn fleet The task of patrolling
The course has been undertaken by the
| Revenue Cutter Service, which sue
cessfully performed the work at the
| international races two years ago
The patrol force will be in charge OF
| Captain Walter Shoemaker Captain
Shoemaker has detailed file of eight
revenue vessels, including the Gresh-
am Tuscarora. Seminole, Window and
| Dali. This fleet will be augmented by
Twelve or fifteen vessels OF the New
| York Yacht club. The vessels of the
yacht club viii fly the flag of the rev,
enue service, and ON each viii be
placed a revenue cutter officer, with
detail of enlisted men These vessels
VIII be clothed with the same authori-
~ in patrol duty during the time of
The races as those OF the regular ser
vice. With a fleet of twenty to TWEEN
ty-flve vessels, Captain Shoemaker is
confident the coast will be kept clear
for the contesting yachts.
Betting became quite lively today
and several wagers were reported in
the Wall street district 1t Is a sig
nificant fact that the most enthusi
astic supporters Of the American de
fender declined to offer any great odds
and their money found ready takers
among those who are of the opinion
that the latest Upton boat has an
even chance Of winning the cup. The
large party of English visitors that
reached the city several days ago are
reported as placing some heayy> bets
on Shamrock Ill.
The Shamrock III was measured to-
day at Erie Basin dry dock and after
her measurement the Reliance passed
under the tape. Shamrock ILL., was
through and out by II O'Clock, about
which time The Reliance arrived. Each
was measured with full crew aboard
Those present included official repre-
sentatiyes OF Sir Thomas Upton. the
Royal Ulster Yacht club of ireland and
the American syndicate, composed Of
Mr.. Iseln and other members OF the
New York Yacht club. It Is probable
that the official figures will be an
nounced this evening or early ronor-
row morning.
Terms Used in Yashdng.
Following Is glossary OF the prin-
clpal terms occurring In description of
sailing races:
Abaft-ln the direction OF the stern.
Beating to MISUNDERSTANDING prog
ress against the direction OF the wind.
Before the Wind--When the wind is
following the weasel.
Bending Sails-To secure sail 10
yard, boom or gan.
Bow Sea-A sea breaking against a
vessels bow
Bring Toto come to an anchorage
Chops-Where the waters OF a clan
mel and the sea meet.
Cross Sea-A sea which runs con
trary To the direction OF the wind.
Cutwater-The foremost part Of the
{ stem which divides the water when
the vessel is sailing.
Ease Off-To slack, to come NJ
with.
Even Keel-When a vessel has nc