March 9. I90I.J FOREST AND STREAM. 
ELLIDA— SAIL PLAN. Designed by Messrs. Tarns, Lemoine & Crane for Mr. Austen F. Riggs. 
Overhang — 
Bow 14ft. 
Stern , 22ft. 
Freeboard — 
Bow lift. 
Taffrail 8ft. 
Least 7ft. 
Beam — Extreme ; ; 24ft. 
Draft — Extreme 14ft. 
Depth 12ft. gin. 
Unusual care was taken to make Endymion as complete 
for cruising purposes as any vessel of her kind afloat. The 
quarters for the owner and his guests consist of five, large 
staterooms and two bath and dressing rooms. The own- 
er's room extends the full width of the vessel and has a 
dressing room adjoining. The cabin or saloon amidships 
is richly furnished with a divan on one side, a sofa and 
bookcase on the other, while a large sideboard is in the 
middle of the forward end, faced on the ©pposite side by a 
fireplace. There are four officers' rooms, and the officers 
have their own mess room. The galley and pantry are of 
good size, and opening from the galley is a large store 
room, while in the hold are the water tanks, ice room, 
bins for stores, sail locker and trunk room. 
Ellida was built at the Jacob Yard, City Island, during 
the winter of 1899 and 1900 for Mr. Austin F. Riggs, who 
has cruised extensively in her. She has proved to be a 
splendid sea boat, being easily handled at all times and 
showing unusual speed, considering her sniall rig. Her 
dimensions are as follows: 
Length — r 
Over all 43ft. 
L.W.L. 28ft. 
Overhang — 
Bow 6ft. 6in. 
Stern 8ft. 6in. 
Freeboard — 
Bow 3ft. pin. 
Taffrail 3ft. 3in. 
Least 2ft. loin. 
Beam — Extreme lift. 
Draft — Extreme 6ft. 
Sail area (ex. topsail) 1,110 sq. ft. 
Considering the fact that the boat is only 28ft. long 
on the waterline, she has an unusual amount of room be- 
low. She has full headroom throughout. Under the for- 
ward end of the cockpit are large drawers and lockers 
which are reached from the cabin. On the port side of the 
companionway is a chart table, back of which are racks 
and shelves for the charts. Opposite on the starboard side 
are lockers, racks and shelves to be used for general stow- 
age purposes. The main cabin is 7ft. long and contains 
a set berth on each side with extension transoms in front, 
so that four can sleep comfortably in the cabin. A good 
fjzefJ skylight yentilat^s and Hgl^tg the cabin, ppr>y?ird. 
of the cabin is the lavatory, which extends the full width 
of the boat. This compartment can be separated from 
the galley and cabin by folding doors. On the port side 
of the lavatory is a set marble wash basin, behind which 
are the necessary lockers and racks for linen, etc. On_ the 
starboard side opposite is the closet, behind which is a 
large locker. Next forward is the galley, where there is 
also full head room. The galley is completely fitted, hav- 
ing ample shelf and locker room for dishes and pans, a 
large ice box, a locker for daily stores, a pump that is 
connected with the fresh-water tanks and a two-burner 
stove. The lavatory and galley are lighted and ventilated 
by a skylight. The forecastle contains a folding berth for 
the paid hand. There are two fresh-water tanks, one aft 
with a capacity of 150 gallons, and one in the lavatory 
holding 30 gallons. The boat steers with a wheel. Her 
narrow cabin house makes her practically a flush deck boat 
and gives ample room to move about on deck. 
Changes in Cup Conditions. 
* The New York Y. C. has made public the correspond- 
ence between its Secretary, Mr. J. V. S. Oddie, and 
Mr. Hugh C. Kelly, Honorable Secretary of the Royal 
Ulster Y. C, regarding the conditions that govern the 
races for the America Cup. The Cup Committee declined 
to grant the request for a flying start, but allows Sham- 
rock n. three weeks for preparation on this side of the 
Atlantic in the event of her being late in her arrival. Pro- 
vision is made, however, that the races shall be begun not 
later than Aug. 27. The matter of measuring the yachts 
at the navy yard, it was pointed out, is a question of 
courtesy resting . with the Secretary of the Navy, that 
being Government property. The conditions governing 
the coming races are very similar to those used during 
the last contest. The details of the racing conditions and 
the letters modifying the original agreement are as fol- 
lows : 
New Y;ork Y. C, 
67 Madison Avenue. 
New York, Nov. 28. 1900. 
Conditions to govern the races for the America Cup, un- 
der the challenge of the Royal Ulster Y. C, on behalf of 
Sir Thomas Lipton, dated Oct. 2, 1900, as agreed upon by 
the committee of the New York Y. C. and Royal Ulster 
Y. C. 
The match to be decided by the best three out of five 
races. 
Courses, Starting from Sandy Hook Lightship. — First 
race — To windward or leeward and return. Second race — 
Equilateral triangle. Third race — Similar to the first race. 
Fourth race — Similar to second race. Fifth race — Similar 
to first race. 
In every case the course from the starting line to be 
Jplid to windward, if possible, from Sandy Hook Light- 
ship. 
The courses shall be, as nearly as possible, thirty (30) 
nautical miles in length. 
The starting signal shall be given, as nearl^r as prac- 
ticable, at eleven (11) A. M., and this time shall not be 
changed. 
The preparatory signal shall be given fifteen (15) min- 
utes before the starting signal, and a warning signal five 
(S) minutes before the starting signal. In case of a 
change in the time of starting, the same signals shall be 
used.- At the starting signal a yacht may cross the line ; 
the exact time at which a yacht crosses the line during 
the succeeding two minutes to be taken as her start, and 
the end of that period as the start of the one crossing 
after its expiration. No race shall be started after i P. M. 
If in any race neither yacht goes over the course within 
five and a half (S^) hours, exclusive of time allowance, 
such race shall not count and must be resailed. 
The races shall be sailed on the following dates, until 
the series be completed, viz. : Aug. 20, 22 and 24, 1901, 
and on the following Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 
An unfinished race of one kind shall be repeated until 
finished. 
In case a serious accident occurs to either vessel prior 
to the preparatory signal, she shall have sufficient time to 
effect repairs before being required to start, or if such 
accident occurs during a race, before being required to 
start in the next race. 
Each yacht shall stand by the consequences of any acci- 
dent happening to her after the preparatory signal, and 
upon the occurrence of any such acddent disabling either 
vessel, the other vessel shall sail outmhe race. 
Distinct marks shall be placed at the lower water line 
at the bow, and as far aft as possible on each vessel. 
Signed : Lewis Case Ledyard, Com. ; August Belmont, 
Vice-Corn. ; C. L. F. Robinson, Rear-Com. ; J. V. S. 
Oddie, Sec'y; S. Nicholson Kane (chairman), E. D. 
Morgan, E. M. Brown, J, P. Morgan, C. Oliver Iselin, 
Regatta Committee. 
Royal Ulster Y. C, 
Mountpettinger Road, 
Belfast. Jan. 30, 1901. 
J. V. S. Oddie, Esq., Sec'y New York Y. C, New York. 
Dear Sir: I have had a meeting of my committee upon 
the subject of the conditions in above, received from you a 
short time ago, and in reply we would like you to consider 
and if possible agree to the following slight alterations, 
viz. : 
Signals — In the second paragraph, for the purpose of 
making the matter clear, we suggest the following words 
should be added : "Either" between the words "which" and 
"yacht," "first" between the words "yacht" and "crosses," 
"after the starting signal" between the words "line" and 
"during," and the word "yacht" instead of the word 
"one." 
YfwH |)ot possible for your cofntnit^ee to agrfg 
