The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-04
IN SOUTHERN SEAS.
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being judged by the committeeman from
the after line OF the house on each yacht,
the direction OF the yachts course and
that OF the shore being fixed. They al
so adjudged the two mile limit.
The wind strengthened, and the
Gladys, tired of sailing in light winds
on an even keel, bucked into it with
her lee rail under Water never gets
into her cockpit except, when wind
blown, and though she heels until
glance over the weather rail discloses
the state of her copper paint; her well
planned design spills the wind at the
critical moment, and there IS no thought
among those who know her OF any dam
ger from cracking on. Like any fem
ininity, however, the Gladys is capri
cious. She has a fixed determination TO
eat up the wind and touch OF weather
helm works miracles. Her steering calls
for constant attention, a glance at
rival astern by the man at the wheel.
meaning time lost, before you get her
head back to it. She is very tender on
her helm and, while marvel in stays,
is marvel at getting away from you
unless you anticipate every movement
A tyro at the wheel is very liable to
find the Gladys looking at him to see
what he is doing, and even an average
sailorman unused to modern type will
find it hard to get the most out of her
ladyship until after long acquaintance.
The skipper knew the Gladys and her
whims, however, and there was very lit
tie lost effort in that thrash TO wind
ward.
The water boiled in intense phosphor-
escence as Hebron kept her always NOV
ing. 1t surged over the rail at the
i. Il 4
like a swarm OF firefiies, died in the
glare of the sidelights and rushed along
the deck over the quarter into 1umirl-
Gus wake like steamers trail. Beads
OF fire fell on the sail and rolled to the
boom blowing until it seemed as If they
must burn the cloth. Eyes were mask
ed with the salty spume as with cast,
as lookout for crossing boats was kept.
Spray tried to penetrate the oilies. get
through the hard closed ports and put
odt the lights. The trades were abroad
with a As velocity, and the sailing was
glorious. Every one in turn attempted
turn below in the cosy little cabin,
but it took more than weather boards to
keep man in his bunk, and sleep was
not forthcoming. The skipper and the
giant shared the helm until midnight,
when Hebron took charge for the rest
OF the night.
The course was set S. E, and we
fought our wav to the finish with short
inshore tacks. Hard on two o'clock
lights were seen where the laborers of
the big plantation near the hotel live,
and soon afterwards a big star flashed
out over the port bow under the club
of the jib. 1t was fixed and brilliant,
and it was in the right place. A shout
from the skipper brought the referee
on deck from vain attempt at a
snooze, and with all three jubilant,
though wet, straight into the wind went
the staunch little craft with the big
seas smacking her bows like drum,
straight for the mark.
At ? 80 the light was we'll abeam and
thought TO be within the two mile
limit as the lights OF the houses and
the hotel were plainly seen. but he
referee wanted to make assurance doub- |
" sure, and ordered another tack. At !
? 81 he was satisfied. and duly register
ed the time Distance, As miles; time, |
oh. 52n1.
(To be continued.) !