Sept. 20, 1902.3 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
Interclub Racing. 
Seawanhafca-Cof. Y. C— Sa^h^m's Head Y. C. 
OYSTER BAY, LONG ISLAND SOUND. 
Monday, Sept. 8. 
AiTER a season of spirited racing, over the courses of 
the Seawanhaka Corinthian Y. C, in 1898, the one-design 
knockabout class inaugurated by this club, became to 
some extent scattered about the Sound, a number of the 
boats being sold out of the club and racing the following 
season in their special class, in the open races of the vari- 
ous clubs. 
In 1899, Com. Seward, of the Sachem's Head Y. C. 
purchased Gloria, and finding her well suited for use at 
the easterly end of the Sound, induced other members of 
his club to buy boats of the class, with the eventual result 
that at present practically all of these knockabouts not 
owned in the Seawanhaka Club, belong to members of 
the Sachem's Head Club. 
On the return of the latter club from their 1901 cruise 
to Block Island, a heavy south wester was caught just at 
the start, through which the knockabouts carried two 
reefs across Gardiner's Bay, through Plum Gut and down 
the Sound to Sachem's Head, demonstrating to the satis- 
faction of all concerned, their ability to carry on in heavy 
weather and hard seas. After a run of sixty-five miles, 
v.'ith a beam wind averaging twenty-five miles an hour, 
Senta finished first just three and one-half minutes ahead 
of Midge, the second boat. I am sure that the keen 
sport had from such a race will be fully appreciated by all 
those who were fortunate enough to have made the 
memorable cruise to New London in these boats in 1899.^ 
especially that beat to w.ndward from the lightship off 
New London to New Haven breakwater, on the return. 
The acquisition of these one-design boats at Sachem's 
Head developed a most commendable racing spirit, week- 
ly matches being held every Monday, the club champion- 
ship- in 1901 being won by Midge, owned by Mr. Will am 
E. Peck, and in 1902 by Senta, the property of Vice-Corn. 
R. C. Mitchell. 
In the fall of 1901 the possibility of a match race be- 
tween the boats of the two clubs, was discussed and de- 
tails arranged last spring the date selected being Mon- 
day, Sept. 8, and the prize a $100 cup, to which each 
club subscr^jed equally. It was arranged that the scoring 
shouM be by the point system, every boat entered and 
finishing, being credited with one point for each boat she 
defeats, and one additional for start ng. 
The final selection of boats to represent the two clubs 
was as follows : 
Seawanhaka Corinthian Y. C. 
Boat. Owner. Helmsman. 
Gowan F. G. Stewart F. G. Stewart. 
Wyntje Colgate Hoyt Colgate Hoyt, Jr. 
Bobs W. A. W. Stewart W. A. W. Stewart. 
Marcia Johnston de Forest Sherman Hoyt. 
Lucille H. H. Landon E. I. Lowe. 
Sachem's Head Y. C. 
Gloria . . ..-ri^.i..., E. C. & R. B. Seward.. .E. C. Seward. 
Kittywink ..^.t^ 1°'^" J- Phelps R. C. Lincoln. 
Frances K. C. Lincoln John J. Phelps. • 
Midge W. E. Peck J. P. Bartholemew. 
Senta R. C. Mitchell R. C. Mitchell. 
The race was managed by a committee of three, each 
club selecting its representative, and they in turn choos- 
ing a third member, as referee. The Seawanhaka Club 
was represented by Mr. Allen E. Whitman, Secretary of 
the Race Committee of that club, and the Sachem's Head 
by Mr. Edward M. MacLellan. Chairman of the Race 
Committee of the Manhasset Bay Y. C, Com. A. P. 
Thayer, of the Huguenot Y. C, acting as referee. Rear- 
Com. Matheson, of the Seawanhaka Club, courteously 
placed Lavrock at the disposal of the committee, and 
invited those members of the Sachem's Head Club pres- 
ent aboard as his guests. 
The boats sailed club course No. 3, off Oyster Bay, in 
the reverse direction, or from the starting line, near 
Centre Island buoy, two and one-half miles northeast by 
north, to and around a mark boat, thence two and one- 
quarter miles west, half south, to a second markboat, 
thence two miles south-southeast to starting line, all 
marks being left to port, and the course sailed twice 
around, a distance of thirteen and a half miles. 
The time of starting was changed to i o'clock in the 
hope that the breeze might freshen, wh ch it did. but not 
until the finish of the first round. The warning signal 
was given at i o'clock P. M., and the preparatory at 
1:05, the start being at 1:10, with a light northeast 
breeze and exceptionally good, the boats being closely 
bunched at the line of the signal. The order of crossing 
v/as as follows: Marcia, Luc. lie. Midge Bobs, Gloria, 
Wyntje, Frances, Senta, Gowan, Kittywink. 
AH crossed on the starboard tack, several going about 
after crossing, in order to get a clear wind. Senta stood 
well in on the beach on this tack, and because of a strong 
tiood tide weather-bowing her, fetched into last place. 
On the beat to the first mark, Lucille drew away rapidly 
from the others, and had a lead of forty seconds on 
Bol)S, the second boat, at the mark. The Seawanhaka 
boats were the first five to round this mark, the first 
.'^achem's Head craft around be.ng Kittywink, who was 
line minute and thirty-five seconds behind Lucille. To 
ilio second mark it was a spinnaker run, during which 
Lucille bettered her lead on Bobs by fifty-five seconds. 
The relative positcns of the other boats was not ma- 
terially changed on either the second or third leg of the 
first round, the latter being close hauled. 
As the boats approached the fin.sh line, on the first 
round, a fresh southwesterly breeze could be seen coming 
out of Oyster Bay, and there was some question on the 
committee boat as to whether it would head the boats in 
the rear, before they could turn the mark. This, however, 
did not occur, although the last two boats had to pinch 
hard to lay their course. 
The position of the boats at the finish of the first round 
follows : 
Lucille 2 49 12 Kittywink 2 53 40 
Gowan 2 51 81 Gloria 2 54 30 
Wyntje 2 52 33 Midge 2 55 55 
Marcia 2 53 30 Senta .....2 56 17 
Bobs 2 53 35 Frances 3 00 15 
During the first round of the course there was a notice- 
able silence among the Sachem's Head people aboard the 
committee boat, which, however, was dissipated while 
the first leg of the second round was being sailed, espe- 
cially when Senta, who had ninth place at the finish, again 
started for the beach, this time with lifted sheets, worked 
into the freshening breeze from the souhtwest and in 
spite of the best efforts of Marcia, w.th spinnaker set, 
walked through the fleet until almost in the lead, and 
might have reached that coveted position had not her 
spinnaker carried away aloft and going overboard got 
under her keel. A curious feature of this leg was, that 
while the two leading boats kept offshore and held the 
northeast wind close hauled to the first mark, the re- 
m.a.nder of the fleet, though not a great distance astern, 
carried ballooners and in one instance a spinnaker, almost 
to the mark, which was rounded in the following order: 
Gowan V 3 33 57 Kittywink 3 42 35 
Wyntje 3 35 40 Frances 3 42 48 
Bobs 3 35 43 Midge 3 42 50 
Gloria 3 36 43 Marcia 3 42 55 
Lucille 3 42 25 Senta 3 43 10 
It was a close reach to the second mark, with a freshen- 
ing southwest breeze and the boats made a beautiful pic- 
tr.re as they drove along, with their lee rails awash, and a 
heat to the finish, when, for the first time, the boats were 
well spfead out, the majority standing to the westward 
and lee-bowing the tide, which had now begun to ebb. 
The first boat to finish was Gowan, well sailed by her 
owner, Mr. F. G. Stewart, and winning from Wyntje by 
2rn. 57s. The summary is as follows, course isfi miles, 
starting signal at 1:10 P. M. : 
Seawanhaka Boats. 
Finish. Elapsed. 
Gowan, F. G. Stewart...' 4,31 33 3 21 33 
Wyntje, Colgate Hoyt 4 34 30 3 24 30 
Bobs, VV. A. W. Stewart 4 35 00 3 25 00 
Marcia, Tohnston de Forest 4 38 50 3 28 50 
Lucille, "H. H. Landon 4 39 52 3 29 52 
Sachem's Head Boats. 
Gloria, E. C. & R. B. Seward 4 35 27 3 25 27 
Kittywink. J. J. Phelps 4 41 43 3 31 43 
Frances. R. C. Lincoln 4 40 56 3 30 56 
Midge, W. E. Peck 4 42 10 3 82 10 
Senta, R. C. Mitchell 4 43 38 3 33 .38 
Points. 
10 
9 
S 
6 
5 
3S 
4 
3 
2 
1 
17 
The race was a most satisfactory one in all respects, 
and wh-le the shift of wind on the second round some- 
what altered the relative position of the boats, the ad- 
vantage was with the Seawanhaka men, for the excellent 
reason that their boats were in better racing trim, and 
also because they handled their racing sails more smartly 
than their opponents. The general sentiment of the 
Sachem's Head skippers was, that while they regretted 
net hav.ng won the cup, they were very glad that they 
had come, for the reason ^at the race had shown where 
and how they could improve their boats, and by doing so, 
make a closer and even more interesting race for next 
year's cup. 
The conditions under which the race was sailed did 
not make it possible that team work could be used to 
good advantage, except in the case of Marcia, sailed by 
Mr. Sherman Hoyt, who never m.ssed an opportunity to 
avail himself of a chance to hold down a boat of the 
opposing club when it presented itself. It is to be re- 
gretted that there was not more chance for this work, 
which is often so telling in a race of the kind. 
In view of the number of boats started in the race, it is 
a pleasure to record that there was not a single case of 
crowding on the line or at the marks, the best of feeling 
being shown and no disposition whatever to work the 
ragged edge of the rules. Both clubs are to be con- 
gratulated on the spirit of fair play shown throitghout. 
After the race, the Seawanhaka Club gave a d.nner to 
those who had participated in the race, and if the in- 
formal speeches then made are to be taken as evidence, 
the race marks but the beginning of the interclub race 
idea, which cannot fail to be of inestimable value to the 
sport, for the good fellowship and the personal acquaint- 
ances tints formed. The cup, which becomes the prop- 
erty of the Seawanhaka Club, was on exhibition durxng 
the day. 
An informal reception to the crew^s was given in the 
evening aboard the Aloha, by Com. James, and proved a 
fitting close to a day which will be remembered with 
pleasure by those taking part. 
Edw. Menzies MacLellan. 
Sea-wanhaka-Cofinthian Y. C. 
OYSTER BAY, LONG ISLAND SOUND. 
Fridaj', Sept. 12. 
The Seawanhaka Corinthian Y. C. gave prizes for 
special races between the two 70-footers Yankee and 
Rainbow, and the two sixties, Neola and Weetamoe, on 
Friday, Sept. 12. 
The Regatta Committee was on board the steam yacht 
Lavrock. The preparatory signal was shown at 12 :30. 
The cotirse signalled was three miles north-northwest, 
then four miles east by north, one-half north, then south- 
west by south four and three-quarter miles, to be covered 
twice. The wind blew fresh from the south all through 
the race, although when the boats were on the last leg it 
worked around to the east soinewhat. 
At 1-2:35 Rainbow and Yankee started with the former 
in the lead, but Yankee was close on her weather quar- 
ter. Spinnaker booms were dropped to port, but the 
sails were not broken out, as the two boats had a lufltng 
match. After getting well off their course, they squared 
away for the first mark and broke out their spinnakers. 
At this mark Rainbow led by 30s. It was a close reach 
to the second mark, and No. i jib topsails were carried. 
On the third leg, which was a beat, Rainbow drew ahead 
and crossed Yankee's bow. On the first leg of the sec- 
ond round Yankee caught Rainbow and passed her as 
the}' rounded the first mark. Yankee got the weather 
berth at the turn. She held her advantage up to the 
second mark. Owing to the shift of wind the third leg 
of the course was a long and a short one. Yankee 
crossed Rainbow's bow and had her under her lee up to 
the time they finished. Yankee won by 40s. The boats 
made very fast time over the course, and the race was 
very interesting throughout. 
Neola and Weetamoe started at 11 :40, with the former 
over half a minute ahead. After a short hifiing match 
both broke out spinnakers to port and headed for the 
first mark. On the first leg Neola drew away from 
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Weetamoe, but on the second leg cond'tions were re- 
versed. On the windward work on the last leg Neola 
had Weetamoe under her lee all the way. On the second 
round Neola was 30s. ahead of Weetamoe at the first 
turn. On the second leg Weetamoe cut down Neola's 
lead to 20s., but on the windward work Neola, well 
sailed, kept her rival under her lee and won out by 
im. 4gs. 
The sixties sailed remarkably fast and had they been 
racing on time allowance with the 70-footcrs, both the 
bronze boats would have beaten them. The summary: 
Sloops— Class H— Start, 12:3.5. 
Finish. Elapsed. 
Yankee, J. R. Maxwell 3 u5 18 2 SO 18 
Rainbow, C. Vanderbilt 3 05 58 2 30 ,58 
Sloops— Class I— Start, 12:40. 
Neola, G. M. Pynchon 3 19 26 2 39 26 
Weetamoe, H. F, Lippitt 3 21 15 2 41 15 
Vencedot and Vannena Series Races. 
CHICAGO, LAKE MICHIGAN. 
Thursday, Sept. 11. 
One of the closest and most exciting races ever seen 
on Lake Michigan was the first of the series races be- 
tween Vencedor and Vannena that was sailed on Thurs- 
d.ay. Sept. 11. 
The boats coverfed the Chicago Y. C.'s long course, 
and the start was made off the Van Buren street gap 
at 2 o'clock. The first leg was to the four-mile crib 
and the< second to a mark off Jackson Park and then 
back to the starting line. 
The Wind was west by south, and the first leg was a 
spinnaker run. Vannena was first over the line with 
Vencedor close behind her, both boats broke out spin- 
nakers immediately after crossing. Vannena roimded the 
first mark 20s. ahead of Vencedor. The second leg was 
a reach, and Vannena still he.d the lead. At the second 
mark she was 25s. ahead, having made a gain of 5s. on 
the second leg. From the second mark back to the fin- 
ish hne it was a close fetch, but the boats could lay 
their course. Vannena was still in the lead as the two 
boats neared the finish Ime, and was in the weather 
berth. When but a short distance from the fini.sh line, 
not more than a hundred yards, Vencedor worked 
through Vannena's lee and finished a winner by 15s. 
The boats raced without any time allowance, although 
according to the table used by the Lake Michigan Y. 
C, Vannena wou.d have to allow Vencedor something 
over a minute. 
The summary follows: 
Vencedor 
Vatniena . 
First Mark. Second Mark. Finish. 
2 30 10 2 57 10 3 38 13 
2 30 30 2 57 35 3 .38 28 
Saturday, Sept. 13. 
The second race of the series between Vencedor and 
Vannena was sailed on Saturday, Sept. 13. 
The course laid out was seven and one-half miles to lee- 
ward and return. The wind was light, varyirig from west 
to northwest. 
Vencedor broke one of her peak halliard bands soon 
after starting- and was forced to withdraw from the race. 
.A.t the time of the accident there was a man on the gaff 
and he had a narrow escape from being badly hurt. 
Vannena sa.led over the cotirse alone and accepted 
the race. This gives each boat a leg in the champion- 
ship pennant, and the deciding race will be sailed on Sat- 
urday, Sept. 20. 
Manhasset Bay V. Cs. Challengfe C«p for the 
. 30-foot Class* 
The racing in the 30ft. class on Long Island Soiind 
during the season of 1902 proved to be unusually keen 
and exciting. The boa'^s in this class are of a good 
size for general racmg, being large enough to have com- 
fortable cabin accommodations and yet possess the great 
advantage of not being expensive craft to maintain. 
The race committee of the Manhasset Bay Y. C. be- 
lieving the class to be a good one and wishing to en- 
courage conipet'tion between the boats, has decided to 
offer a $500 Challenge Cup to be comoeted for during 
the season cf 1903. Mr. Edward M. MacLellan, chair- 
man of the race committee, has issued the following cir- 
cular: 
The race committee begs to announce that the Man- 
hasset Bay C. will oft'er a Challenge Cup, to be raced 
for during the season of 1903, by what is known as the 
30ft. sloop class. 
The cup will cost $500. 
The cond'tions to govern the races tor the Challenge 
Cup and dates on which they will be sailed, will be an- 
nounced as soon as the Long Island Sound racing sched- 
ule for 1903 is arranged, and it is definitely known 
whether or not any change will be made in the measure- 
ment rule of the Yaclit Racing Association. 
Match Rsce Between La Rita and Little Haste* 
The match race that has just been arranged by the 
Columbia Y. C. of Chicago, between La Rita, the crack 
western boat.' and Li'tle Haste, the eastern champion, 
bids fair to be one of the most important events of the 
season. The race? are to be sailed off Chicago on Sept. 
26. 27 and 29. 
The western repicsentative. La R'ta, won the Lipton 
Cup this year. She also took the Lake Michigan Y. A. 
pennant. At the present time she is ahead in the Co- 
lumbia Y. C. Championship series. La R'ta defeated 
the old Canada Cup trial boat Illinois in the race for 
the Thomas H. Webb cup on July 4. This cup is- of- 
fered for all Lake Mich'gan cabin yachts from iS to 
30ft. waterlinc, sailed under time allowance. 
The races between La Rita and Little Haste should 
arouse the yachting enthusiasm of western yachtsmen. 
The showing made by these boats in their respective 
waters this season indicates they are the champions of 
the East and West, and they are undoubtedly closely 
matched. Seamanship and handling will have much to 
do with the result of the race^. E. T. B. 
