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

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shown by the.
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 tn It
was blowing. Every inch of canvas
] that could possibly be crowded on tae
boat was raised but nevertheless the
Lur1ine and Seafarer passed her Gus-
ing the first mile. The race for first
place was lost during the first four
days, when the prevailing winds bare
ly gave the boat steerage way,
There could not nave 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 he
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 Frederic4s
for their untiring efforts in directing
the crews of their watches. During
the entire rips the crew and officer
worked in unison snd this accounts
to great extent for the fine sho
the HAWAII nlatie. Il AIDING it all in
all, the crew seemed 70 che like one
big family.t There was not a man
aboard who found it necessary to
"heave too during calm or stiff
weather and every man was on i.s
job when it came time, for his watch.
After the first day there was not a
vessel sighted until tn channel was
reached. One Oh Tie pastfnies dunn
calm periods was fishing for COON
les Buster Stacker and "a Officer
Fredericl1s were successful in land
ing several of the large birds by
the use of a sharp brass triangle and
piece of 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. q
look at any member of the crew will
vcuch that he. faithfully fulfilled a..
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 Upon close investigas
ton by Captain Stroud, leak in the
500 gallon tank was located This
necessitated. the usage of fresh water
for drinking and cooking purposes
only Sunday n1erning it seemed as
though the precious liquid would last
only few hours more but Dame Nat
ure favored the beat by giving ner a
good supply of wind and it was h.
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 rainsqualls assisted in
making it a very .disagreeable night.
About $50 p. m. tile first mishap
took place in the breaking OF the mar
gaff. This spar had to be taken of
entirely and the Mains used as leg |
o. mutton After this had been re-
paired the square topsi sheets parted
but these were soon reset sand very
little time lost The time for running
from South Maui to Molokai light (
seemed to be a little better than |
steamer time. With squares1s SCI
and running before a heavy sea, tiIi
yacht simply took the wind in her
teeth and flew.
In a race of this length the winnin. I
was simply a matter OF luck, which |
is readily shown by the victory of the /
Hawaii over the Seafarer These boats
are off the same design but owing to |
her length and sail area the Seafare
is faster, especially in light weather. i
However, with a few feet added ont I
the masts of, the Hawaii and her sail
area increased, it would besa pr
sight 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 considera !
ton the handicap of being became
for nearly four days.
Last of the Log. ),
The last entry in the log was net :
made until the Hawaii was s9feiyst +
up to the dock. Here is the story OF
the strenuous ending. to the voyage:
June 80.
Stiff breeze, moderate sea, cloudy
sky Wind drops light during early
morning. Many rain squalls. 6 a. nj