Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-11
YACHT RACE TO BERMUDA
PROMISES EXCITEMENT

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 10.-The Corin-
THAN club of Marblehead is to have
charge Of the race from Marblehead to
Bermuda next year for sailing yachts,
arrangements to that effect having been
made between Thoma5 Fleming Day and
the club.
The Corinthian Yacht club will work
with the Royal Bermuda Yacht club,
and, after perfecting the arrangements,
will take charge of the race. This means
that the race will be one of the biggest
successes in the history of ocean con-
tests, for with such an enthusiastic rae
ing man as Commodore Henry A. Morse
of the Corinthian Yacht club in charge
of the general arrangements there Is
bound to be a number of Massachusetts
yachts in the entry list.
Commodore Morss, having won the
Maier cup in the last race to Bermuda,
knows all about the game and may be
starter next year, although he has not
decided yet as to whether he will enter
the Dervish. If he does not go himself,
he may. however send his fine schoon-
er along. One other prominent yachts
man, who owns splendid cruising
schooner, although he will probably be
unable to go himself, will no doubt enter
his boat, to help out matters.
The yachts will start from Marble
head on June 8, and as the motor boat
race from New y ork starts June 6, 1t Is
expected that the boats will arrive about
the same time.
The Corinthian Yacht club, in con-
nection with Mr.. Day, representing the
Royal Bermuda Yacht club, will make
all arrangements for the start of the
race, and will decide upon the conditions
as regards classifications, time allow
ance, etc. All classes will be provided
for this year, so that yachts larger than
90 feet over all, which was the limit last
year. will take part in the race. This
should increase the interest and result
in a larger fleet than before. A circular
will soon be issued stating conditions,
and also announcing what may be ex-
pected in the way of prizes.
Commodore Morss will offer a trophy
for each yacht which completes the
course to Bermuda, but does not win a
prize. Concerning this he says:
''The man who wins such race as
the one to Bermuda deserves the most
credit, but I think that every one VINO
sails the whole race certainly deserves
a great deal of credit and should receive
some recognition, so I am offering these
trophies in order to be sure that eve;y
Yacht which sails the race will have
something to show for it, whether she
wins or not"
Marblehead will be most convenient
place for starting the race. With sew
eral well equipped yacht yards, there VIII
be ample opportunity for yachts 10
make all necessary preparations, and
all sorts of supplies can be secured IN
Marblehead, or, if preferred, from Bos-
ton, with very little trouble. For rea-
sonable period before the race the fine
house of the club at Marblehead Will be
put at the disposal of all yachtsmen tax
ing part, and visiting yachtsmen may oe-
mend upon a cordial reception there.
The Corinthian Yacht club has had
long experience in the management of
races, and will be able to handle this
ocean race in a satisfactory manner, for
among it's members are many who have
had experience in racing all sorts OF
boats. both large and small.