Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
RACE FOR KAISER'S CUP.
PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE
CONTEST GREAT.
The Five thousand Dollar Gold
Trophy Is Considered As
Worthy of The
Effort.
special Dispatch 70 Evening caDitaL

New York. MAY Thousands OF
excursionists went down the bay TINS
Afternoon to witness the start IN the
great ocean yacht race. From the
decks of excursion craft of all descrip.
tions they heard the gun fired on
Sandy Hook which was the signal Tor
the eleven yachts TO start across the
Atlantic in the first international
ocean race for the Kaiser's Cup.
Public interest in the race is very
great. not only because of the charac-
ter of the contest. but also on account
of the prize at stake The five thous-
and dollar gold I cup is considered
worthy of the desire Of every yachts.
man. Eight American boats, SIX OF
them built on this side OF the ATTAIN
tic: two English craft, and one repre-
senting Germany are contesting for the
coveted trophy. Que of the boats is
ship-rigged, one bark, one topsall
schooner. five two-masted schooners,
and one yawl.
Tboupb five of the schooners are
auxiliaries. all are to sail under can
vas alone. the propeller of each being
removed and the raising OF sails by
steam prohibited. With favorable
conditions the run to the Lizard Light
is generally expected TO occupy four
teen DAYS, though there are few VINO
look for record time. The weather
will cut so large figure in the issue
that there is wide diversity of opln-
ion as to the outcome. With course
so longs. 020 nautical miles-and
with a tenth that width covered by the
courses which will be steered by the
various competitors, the element OF
luck will enter into it largely.
The international aspect introduces
a sentimental interest principally, as
most yachtsmen regard our boat as sure
TO win. OF the English yachts, the
Earl of Crawford S Vaihalla is thought
to be formidable only in very heavy
weather. The German schooner is not
seriously regarded by many, though
her capabilities are little known.
Consensus of opinion appears TO
strongly favor Atlantic, though among
old seamen and experienced yachts
man each of the contestants has its
following. Popular interest in the
Atlanticiundoubted derives its force
from these facts: Designed especially
for ocean cruising, she has in her sim
gle seasons racing developed unques-
toned speed. Her victories in the
Cape May and Brenton's Reef Cup
races are regarded as indicative of her
capabilities. The presence on board
of Captain Barr, of cup defender fame,
assures her being well handled.
The VaIhalla has probably next TO
the Atlantic the larger number of ad-
vocates. She is the largest boat in
the race, and in heavy weather her
size and immense sail spread are sure
to count in her favor. The Utowana
is another good performer with mod
erately heavy weather. The Endy-
mion is a favorite with many for very
similar reasons. These are the four
most prominently mentioned popular
ly. About the Hamburg there is the
greatest uncertainty. The Apache is
we'll regarded by small but devoted
following. The Fleur de Lys also has
small following. The Sunbeam is
an unknown quantity largely with no
established record. The Hildegrade
similarly has small chances in popular
estimation, though favored by the
few, while the Ailsa, in the opinion
of many yachting experts. is most un-
suited for the kind of race in which
she is entered.