Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-02

Honolulu boys in
sailing their yacht
$500 miles to compete and make the
race possible, was considered worthy
of appreciation and gratitude. &
Although the Hawaii was first over
the starting line, she was unable to
hold her own in the light wind that
was flowing Every inch of canvas
that could possibly be crowded on the
boats was raised, but nevertheless the
Lurline and Seafarer passed her our
ing the first mile. The race for first
place was lost during the first four
days, when the prevailing winds b3re-
" gave the boat teerage way.
There could not have been a better
skipper to pilot this boat than Cap
tain Stroud. From the start until
the boat passed Diamond Head he
was on the job. taking observations
and supervising the sailing of
craft Night after night he would re-
main on deck, taking occasional bits
of sleep in the cockpit, simply be-
cause he knew that the hearts of the
people of Honolulu and Los Angeles
as well as his own were wrapped up
in his boat.
Officers Efficient.
Great credit must be given 1st Off
Ger Center and End Officer FredeFicts
for their untiring efforts in directing
the crews of their watches. Dur4n :
the entire Trip the crew and officer
worked in unisens and. this accounts
to a great extent for the fine sho
the Hawail made. fading it all in
all, the crew seemed to be like one
big family. There was not a man
aboard who found it necessary to
.sheave too" during calm or stir
weather and every man was on IL
Job when it came time for his watch.
After the first day there was not a
vessel sighted until tn channel wars
reached. One Oh Inc pastimes dur.n
calm periods was rflshing for COON
les. Buster Stacker and I'd Officer
.FTedericks were successful in land
ing several of the large birds by
the use of sharp brass triangle and
spiecevof fat pork.
During the IA days of hard Sailing
there was one man aboard who sue
ceeded in keeping the crew in good
spirits via the stomach route. This
was the steward, Joe Dareo. u
look at any member of the crew will
vcuch that he faithfully fulfilled az
duties
Water Runs Low.
1t seemed that all of the hardships
of the trip were punched together
during the past few days of the race.
Friday morning it was found that
there. remained but so. gallons of water;
in the tanks, Bpon gcIoSe inYestiga-
ton by Captain Stroud, a leak in the
500 gallon tank was located. This
necessitated the usage of fresh water
for drinking and cooking purposes
only. Sunday morning it seemed as
though the precious liquid would last
only few hours more but Dame Nat.
ure favored the beat by giving her a
good supply of wind and it was b.
a question of a few hours before the.
boat reached the dock.
Sunday night was the worst ex-
perienced during the entire trip. A
heavy sea and rainsqGalls assisted in
making it a very disagFeeabIe night.
About $3.50 p. m. the first mishap
took place in the breaking of the man
GAIT This span had To be taken Of
entirely and the mains'l used as a leg
O mutton. After this had been re
paired the square tops.i sheets parted
but these were soon reset and very
little time lost. The time for runnIng
from South Maui to .Molokai lig1t
seemed to be little better than
steamer time With squares'ls SCI
and running before a heavy sea. I'll
yacht simply took the wind in her
teeth and flew.
In race of this length the winnins
was simply matter OF luck, which
is readily shown by the victory of the
Hawaii over the Seafarer. These boats
are of the same design but owing tc
her length and sail area the Seafare.
is faster, especially in light weather.
However, with a few feet added on
the masts of the Hawaii and her sail
area increased, it would be a pr
sigIt to see these two boats in a
race of lesser length
Although disappointed by not win
ming the race, Captain STROUD is very
well pleased at the showing made BY
his boat after taking into considers
ton the handicap of being becalme
for nearly four days.
Last of the Log.
The last entry in the log was MOI
made until the Hawaii was safely te
up to the dock Here is the story OF
the strenuous ending to the voyage:
June 80.
Stiff breeze, moderate sea, CLOUDY
sky. Wind draps light during early
Many rain squalls. a. m !