New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-08
LONG RACE TO CUBA
SIR PO7cer Boats Named and
More Expected.

]. g. Neafe Whitaker, of Philadelphia
who is chairman of the race committee
appointed by the Yachtsmen's Glib of Phil
adephia, and the Havana Yacht Club. of
Havana, Cuba. To manage the ocean race
for motor boats from the Quaker City to
Havana. has with his two associates
Thomas Fleming Day and Carlos f. Car
boneH commodore Of the Havana Yacht
Club, announced the conditions governing
this 1.2eomile contest-the first long dis
lance race ever held from Philadelphia.
Less than one hundred days are left for
preparations. for the race Will start on
May p. at 1880 p. m. from Race street
wharf Philadelphia. The finishing point
will he line between the>lights of Moro
and LA Punta forts Havana Cuba
The committee points out that this con-
test will have an advantage over the Ber-
iuuda race. because at no time will a boat
he over one hundred miles from har-
Dor. in case of complete breakdown of
the motive power. They will always be in
the track OF a large number of vessels,
so that the contestants may often be re-
ported by wireless and otherwise. Six boats
have already been entered, and several
more are expected. No boat will be allowed
TO participate that Is not seaworthy In
every particular and in charge of an ex-
perenced man.
These yachtsmen have been appointed to
pass upon the suitability of the entries for
the race: W. r. Stearns, of Boston; Thomas
y. Rowes NJ. E. and James NJ. Dodge.
NJ. e. of Philadelphia: Charles D. Mower
of New York. and r. NJ. Haddock, of New
Rochelle. n Y. The race is open to sea-
worthy boats between 80 and 100 feet over
all in length \ seaworthy boat is dc
scribed in the programme as substantially
built. fun decked vessel, having engine and
living accommodations housed in, and be-
ing equipped With ali the tackle and ap-
planes necessary to enable her TO per
form a long passag &c in open water.
The first prize Is 81 900 in cash and a sill
Yer cup valued at s1,0n0 to the boat finish
ing first If four or more yachts start the
second boat will receive 500 in cash and
500 crp If six or more yachts start the
third boat in will receive $50 in cash and
$50 cup In addition, each yacht going
over the course will receive a bronze shield
from Thomas Fleming Day.
There is a choice Of two routes-either
direct from Cape Hatteras to Cape Florida
and then around to Havana. thus crossing
the Gulf Stream three times. or inside the
Gull Stream, from Hatterss and the coast
down. which Is only slightly longer, and
has the advantage Of a slight current down
the coast. AMI numerous harbors, if such
should be needed. Supply stations Will be
established in these harbors, where gaso-
lene. water and food may be obtained
Entries will close on May Q, and all CON
testants will report TO ". r. Stearns on
Nav 70 at s a. m for measurement. The
rating of boats will be calculated under the
1909 rules of the American Power Boat AS
ISOLATION. with full time allowance
At the annual meeting of the Stamford
Yacht club. held last week, these officers
were elected for 1910: Commodore, Richard
II. Gillespie: Yice-commodore, George {.
Blckensderfer: rear commodore, James S.
Jenkins; secretary and treasurer, Herbert
Taytou; feet surgeon. DR.. j. Howard
Sfubh: measurer Harry S. Hart; chaplain.
the Rev. Charles J. Ryder directors v al
ter c Allen, Edward Corning, Harry 5.
Hart bartholomew Jacob William II. Mar
tin Frederic G. Mather John B. Philips,
John ]. Radley, Herbert G Reed, Henry
g Ridabock. Frank Shea and Charles f
Waterbury,
The reports of the secretary and treasurer
showed that the club was in prosperous
condition.