New Britain herald., 1930-10-09
THEBAUD IN LEAD OVER BLUEN0SE IN
 SCHOONERS' RACE
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(Continued From First Page) did not cross the line until one minute and forty seconds after the signal and Bluenose trailed the Eloucester boat by minute and ten keconds.
 Break Out More Sail
 Both ships carried four lower sails and main topsails and broke out fore topsails just before the start. The Bluenose also set her jib topsail The wind appeared to be freshening but only a moderate sea was running. A sizeable spectator fleet had appeared on the scene just before the start. Palatial yachts were absent and the fleet consisted largely of fishing vessels that had remained away from fishing grounds to take ssome of the thousands anxious to see the contest, around the course.
 A half hour after the start, the schooners were surging along with 8 smother of spray about their bows. The Thebaud was maintaining Her lead over the Canadian but she no longer appeared to be widening it. Bluenose was making easier going of it than Thebaud. The Gloucester boat had her rail down and water flowed continuously through her scuppers. Conditions seemed much to her liking. The big Lunenburg schooner on the other hand kept her bowsprit well out of the seas, and her lee rail was far from awash. It was obvious she could use much moro wind.
 Use Staysails Also
 Both schooners were forced to make another short hitch to make the mark. AS they turned it they were "breaking out fisherman's stay sails, a piece of canvas found very efficient by the men of the banks. The times at the first mark indicated that the Gloucester boat had gained about five minutes on the invader. The wind appeared to be moderat- ing slightly as the boats began the second six mile leg of the 37 and -eighths miles course. The dlrec- Hon of the wind made the second leg a broad reach out to sea.
 The time at the first mark was:, Thebaud 11:17:56, Bluenose Ill., 24:41. The Thebaud led the Bluenose at the flag marking the end of the second six mile leg, by six minutes and 1S seconds, having gained nine seconds They were officially clock ed at the turn: Thebaud 12:00:56, Bluenose 12:07:09.
 The third six mile leg which com- pleted the first circuit of the IS mile triangle gave the schooners a close reach.
 It became apparent early in to- days race that the Bluenose's big new mainsail was too large for her. Captain Walters was forced to keep such tension on the topping lift that It pressed into the sail, destroying It's contour and reducing its efficien- ty.
 Wind Biting Cold
 Although the wind continued mod erate, it was cold and biting and pvercoats were the costume of the Hay. Q The ground 'swell that remained ; hs a reminder of the easterly winds bf the past few days made for little comfort aboard the spectator fleet, many of which rolled their rails to the sea.
 Thebaud led Bluenose at the IS ot- Of the triangular course by six minutes and 12, seconds. The Bluenose gain ed one second on the third leg. The times: Thebaud 12:29:59, Bluenose l2:36:11.
 The schooners negotiated the first half of the 37 5-S miles course in approximately two hours and half. At the half way mark the contest had become an almost hopeless stern chase for Captain Walters and the big Lunenburg schooner.
 Thebaud Has Repairs
 Thebaud was prepared for the opening contest only after she had spent much of the night on marine railway having some of her seams recaulked. During workout yesterday she shook out some oakum and developed a bad leak, but her veteran skipper, Captain Ben Pine. lost no time in having repairs made.
 Bluenose also had workout yes- terday in 8 heavy sea and strong wind, but she and her crew returned only keener for the contest. Captain Angus Walters, her skipper, who sailed her to victory in the last de- cisive international fishermen's race back in 1922, said it could not blow too hard to bother the big salt bank er.
 On paper at least, Bluenose should have the advantage in heavy wealth. CT. Her performance in a 20-25 mile breeze and unruly sea yesterday was beautiful By the same token, The baud, being smaller and quicker handling, should have the edge in light winds and a smooth sea- But Captain Ben has confidence in the Gloucester boat in any kind of go- Ing and he joined Captain Angus in hoping for plenty of wind.
 Both Shippers Experts / Neither boat has any advantage over the other so far as skipper and crew are concerned. Both captains have years on the fishing banks be- hind them. Both have sailed in previous fishermen's races and both have often participated in informal races to market with other vessels. The crews of both schooners are ex- perienced in the ways of ship and