The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-08-04
HOME RACE
FROM HILO
LITTLE KAMBHAMEHA LEADS
HAWAII HOT STERN CHASE AND
NEARLY WINS FINISH.

ydCQI race ever TAKEN place III Id
waiian waters was the informal one
between the Hawaii and the Kameha-
meha from Hilo to Honolulu which
ended last night. Starting home from
the Honolulu to Hito race Of the three
visiting and the three local yachts, the
Kamehameha left the whistling buoy
in Hilo bay about ten minutes before
the Hawaii The little vessel gained a
far lead in getting beyond the heads,
owing to the light winds that prevail
ed inside. She tackled inshore and
before dark was out of sight Mean
time the Gladys was seen coming out
at a good pace in the rear.
At 2 a. m. sloop was passed by
the Hawaii which was entered in the
log as the Kamehameha, but after
daylight the latter was described a
mile or two ahead eff the windward
coast of Maui Then a chase began
with varying fortune given by the
winds to the Territorial defender,
which lasted all day and until after
the moonlight beautifed the contest
in the Molokai channel Then, with
the Hawaii's sails all pulling together
for the first time since splendid run
along the coast of Hawaii and across
the first channel, the saucy little sloop
was overhauled by degrees. Yet it was
not until abreast of the Diamond Head
light, in full view of Honolulu. that
she was passed and then beaten by
perhaps malt a mile at the bell buoy
from which the race to Hilo had start
ed. In actual time the Hawaii was
% hours and twenty minutes from
buoy to buoy. Both yachts burned
flare lights at Diamond Head, being
answered from the signal station. and
again on heading into the channel of
Waikiki.
1t was a most delightful cruise.
Even amidst high seas and tremendous
rollers the Hawaii was as steady In
beam motion as a great ocean liner.
Scarcely a flick of spray came aboard
at any time. Also there was a remark
able absence of plunging when seas
were met head on, practically no wa
ter coming over the bows although a
maelstrom of foam would be hurled
| from either quarter Between watches
the ships company slept the tranquil
slumber OF the just, and there were nc
vacant places at the excellent meals
| served by the steward.
Those on board for this trip of the
Hawaii were Captain Chas. r. Wilder
Log-keeDer Wallace r. Harrington, A
BIS William Stroud, Sam Lyle. Ray
B. Rietow, Alex Lofquist and Louis
Richards, Steward Charlie Kruse and
the writer, a guest of the Hawaii
Yacht Club.
Following is the log kept by Mr.
| Farrington:
On Board Yacht Hawaii.
Aug. 2-19OS
RUN FROM HILO TO HONOLULU.
AIS p. m. up anchor in Hilo Bay
and accepted offer of tow out. Kan
circled Commodore Sinclair's Lurline
and gave him farewell cheer Ha-
wall saluted Sinclair in passing out
455 p. m. Kan crossed line from
whistling buoy to Wainaku mill.
4:57 p. m. cast off launch
5 p. III. Hawaii cross line.
5:15 p. m. port tack $50 star
board tack Kan running aheac
rapidly
5:S5 Kan came about ON port tack
Made good gain.
5:45 Kan starboard tack
Cos Hawaii came about on por
tack. Light winds, big rollers.
6:27 Gladys coming out of Hilo har
Dor.
1880 Gladys passed Hawaii
10 p. m. Hawaii passed Gladys {,
port.
Monday, 2:15 a N. passed Kan
quarter mile to windward Thi
proved to be a dream. mo one know
what the boat was.)
Since leaving Pepeekeo light cours
N. W. IL W.
: 4 a. IN. Maui off lee bow
Daylight sight sloop ahead. Mus
be Kan. How did it pas in the night
9.29 porpoise alongside. Kan /
miles ahead.
> 1910 a. m set "hee-haw" jib, bu
= it draws. on Haiku Kan not gain
ing Light winds
During the forenoon set a variet
of sails with good effect Made spin
maker of jib and water sail of jibtoI
sail. Picking up on Kan,
\ 1920 p. m. good rain squall gay
N first lively wind of the day.
p. m. on Halawka Point. Kal
l to 2 miles ahead
: LAS took on water sail, set bat
jibtopsail.
., 1920 took In fshermans staysai
Wind dead aft. am Kcaught faVo
ing squall and spurted ahead to
mile lead. Hawaiis wind light
Il 4 p. m, cook served grog egg-nC
ON deck, lt
20 o. Ka Lac a lKa lilo Point