Year: 1868

The Atlantic C1ub-The Regatta Ts-Day.


An interesting event-the third annual regatta OF
the Atlantic Yacht Club-comes or to-day, and
should the bright expectations OF It's numerous
members he happily realized few will have witnessed
the contest without feelings OF qualification SO far
the most efficient arrangements have been made TO
render the occasion one OF pleasure well as to in
sure the comfort OF the spectators, and it only re-
mains in the nckie hands OF the weather clerk to
complete the otherwise excellent preparations
None but those interested In yachting or indeed
whose hearts are for the time centred In any oat
door amusement, can thoroughly comprehend the
feelings Of disappointment, chagrin and petulance
which lrresstibly seize the mind that for some
favorite pastme has long and eagerly hoped for
fine day. out which when arrived lowers In rage
and oelches forth its Indignation In storms and pet-
ing rain. The Atlantic Yacht Club has rapidly risen
20 high standard of excellence, and the display OF
their crafts to-day Is earnestly looked forward to by
all who admire the production of rst class boats as
well as the proper development OF the science
OF yachting, and VINO wish TO render 1t
national accomplishment, The entries to-day
include some fine specimens OF model yachts, a
number OF which have been completely overhauled
and thoroughly equipped for the race, that on the
whole the competition will be keen and exciting.
The regulations appear to have received due consd
Grafton, and Will no doubt be acceptable TO the
several contestants. All yachts must carry the sails
and spars which they shalt be pledged to carry
during the season, and hy the club flag and
their private signal during the regatta. The
course will be through the Narrows to stake
boat or Coney Island Point. turning same from
cast to west thence TO the Southwest Spit rounding
1t from east to west and then home east Of the buOys
on the West Bank to the stake boat at the place OF
starting. The yachts will be anchored In three lines,
according to their respective classes. at nine A. NJ.
this morning second class sloops to southwark the
their numbers, jibs down. The judges will reserve
the right In their discretion to order all sails down.
Bearing In mind that spectators add interest to the
scene the Atlantic yachtmen have chartered steamer
to take the members and their friends to witness the
race and she Wall lie In waiting TO receive them at the
foot Of Montague street from nine TO half-past nine
O'Clock. The Regatta Committee. Messrs. w. n.
Pufer william McMOnnies, Charles COndit, @. 7.
Lippet and Peter VO0rhis, will be on hand to re-
ceivc the guests OF the club AT abOCt ten O'Clock
the steamer with guests having arrived the signal
board will be dropped for all to prepare for the start
Five minutes after the nag will be run up which viii
minute after the rs class sloops and In one minute
more the schoOners.


AT present speculation to the most likely winner
Is as fruitless 1t Is unnecessary but IA wet sheet
and flowing sea- will render the regatta worthy Of
the club and delightful to the spectators,


Entries for the Annual Regatta Of the New


York Yacht Ciub-Speciai N0tiCe-Admis-


sion Of Ladies.


The following are the official entries OF vessels to
compete IN the annual regatta Of the New York
cl,t 1, tn.