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Agatha 9 16 50 4 25 24 7 08 34 6 41. 38 
Agatha wins. « 
Second Division— Sloops and Yawls— Classes H and I. 
Athene 9 16 37 3 53 00 6 36 23 6 36 23 
wasp 91700 52943 81243 73559 
Athene wins. 
First Division— Schooners— Classes A, B and C— Start, 20m. after 
Preparatory. 
Constellation 9 21 10 3 37 35 6 16 25 
Corona . 9 21 11 3 25 39 6 04 28 
Chanticleer 9 21 39 4 06 14 6 38 35 
Sd .. 9 22 00 3 59 52 6 37 52 
Stance 9 20 32 3 50 15 6 29 43 
Corona wins. 
Annual cruise, 1904, Wednesday, July 20.— Peak's Island to Seal 
Harbor; wind, N.N.W.; preparatory, 9:30 A. M.; distance, 51 
miles; tide, ebb: - T _ 
Third Division— Sloops and Yawls— Classes J, K and 1>— Start, 
10m. after Preparatory. 
Mira 9 42 00 7 12 56 9 30 56 9 30 56 
Cossack 9 40 29 7 14 31 9 34 02 9 17 58 
Heron 9 42 00 7 33 00 9 51 00 9 19 52 
Katonah 9 42 00 Did not finish 
Louise 9 42 00 7 36 03 9 54 03 9 29 51 
Dorel 9 41 49 7 52 04 1 10 15 9 13 49 
Dorel wins. 
Second Division— Schooners— Classes D and E— Start, 15m. after 
Preparatory. 
Undercliff 9 47 00 Did not finish. 
Hope Leslie '..9 47 00 6 47 42 9 00 42 8 45 35 
Agatha 9 47 00 6 59 47 9 12 47 9 07 57 
Hope Leslie wins. 
Second Division — Sloops and Yawls— Classes H and I. 
Athene 9 47 00 6 10 45 8 23 45 8 23 45 
Wasp 9 46 30 6 52 57 9 06 27 8 24 05 
Athene wins. 
First Division— Schooners— Classes A, B and C— Start, 20m. after 
Preparatory. 
Constellation 9 52 00 5 47 42 7 55 42 ..... 
Corona 9 51 21 5 33 49 7 42 28 
Chanticleer 9 52 00 6 00 39 8 08 39 
Emerald 9 52 00 5 50 47 7 58 47 
Constance 9 52 00 6 02 22 8 10 22 
Annual cruise, 1904, Friday, July 22.— Islesboro to Bartlett's 
Narrows; wind, S.S.W. ; preparatory, 11 A. M.; distance 27 miles; 
tide, 4 hours ebb: 
Third Division— Sloops and Yawls— Classes J, K and L— Start, 
10m. after Preparatory. 
Mira 11 11 03 3 09 58 3 58 55 3 58 55 
Cossack ....11 11 39 3 21 52 . 4 10 13 4 01 43 
Heron 11 10 33 3 17 33 4 07 00 3 50 31 
Louise 11 10 46 3 29 45 4 18 59 4 06 10 
Dorel .... 11 11 20 3 21 10 4 09 50 3 39 57. 
Dorel wins. 
Second Division— Schooners — Classes D and E — Start, 15m. after 
Preparatory. 
Puritan ..11 15 54 2 55 38 3 39 44 3 39 44' 
Hope Leslie 11 17 00 3 12 12 3 55 12 3 32 50 
Agatha 11 16 08 3 06 57 3 50 49 3 33 54 
Hope Leslie wins. 
First' Division— Schooners— Classes A, B and C— Start, 20m. after 
• Preparatory. 
Corona 11 21 28 2 37 35 3 16 07 3 16 07 
Chanticleer 11 21 01 2 38 22 3 17 21 3 11 31 
Emerald 11 20 51 2 44 35 3 23 44 3 19 48 
Constance 11 22 00 3 00 37 3 38 37 
Chanticleer wins. 
Annual cruise, 1904, Saturday, July 23. — Bartlett's Narrows to 
Bar Harbor; wind, E. by S. ; preparatory, 10 A. M. ; distance, 2by 2 
miles; tide, 3 hours ebb: 
Third Division — Sloops and Yawls — Classes J, K and L — Start, 
10m. after Preparatory. 
Cossack 10 10 40 2 34 54 4 24 14 4 24 14 
Heron 10 10 30 2 36 57 4 26 27 4 18 55 
Louise 10 11 49 Did not finish. 
Dorel 10 10 40 2 36 18 4 25 38 4 05 27 
Vandal 10 12 00 2 40 22 4 28 22 
Dorel wins, subject to measurement of Vandal. 
Second Division — Schooners — Classes D and E — Start, 15m. after 
Preparatory. 
Puritan 10 16 23 2 01 30 3 45 07 3 45 07 
Hope Leslie 10 15 36 2 33 12 4 17 36 3 56 29 
Agatha .10 15 37 2 12 57 3 57 20 3 41 21 
Agatha wins. 
First Division — Schooners — Classes A, B and C — Start, 20m. after 
Preparatory. 
Corona 10 22 00 1 38 01 3 16 01 3 16 01 
Chanticleer 10 20 19 1 47 10 3 26 51 3 21 21 
Emerald 10 20 24 1 51 25 3 31 01 3 27 18 
Constance 10 20 22 1 52 01 3 31 39 ..... 
Corona wins. 
British Letter. 
Ingomar's Perfoimances Abroad. 
After the hard breezes which had prevailed during the 
Dover-Heligoland race, the regatta at Cuxhaven on the 
Elbe and the first three days at Kiel, it was a welcome 
change to find a pleasant summer breeze and bright .sun- 
shine for the return match from Eckernforde to Kiel on 
June 29. His Majesty King Edward VII. had given a 
magnificent gold cup, value 2,000 guineas, to be sailed for 
by the schooners, and a fleet of eight fine vessels com- 
peted for this trophy. Three of them — Meteor, Iduna 
(ex-Yampa), and Ingomar — were of American design 
and construction, and the remaining five — Hamburg, 
Adela, Evelyn, Clara, and Susanne — are British-built 
vessels. It was the best turn out of schooners that has 
been seen for many a day, and it is unfortunate that 
paltry and fiuky winds should have robbed the match of 
much of its interest. The new Fife schooner Susanne 
proved the winner, and she would probably have won in 
any case, but she had the assistance of a big lift at mid- 
day, when the leading boats were . becalmed, and flaws 
and catspaws prevailed until 5:30 P. M., when quite a 
nice breeze sprang up, and brought them to a finish. 
Susanne won the King's cup with 18m. to spare, and 
Iduna saved her time from Ingomar for second prize, 
the latter getting third, and Adela fourth. The course 
was just over fifty miles. , 
All the cutters and yawls were classed together, Orion 
— ex-Meteor II. — being scratch boat. Nine started in 
this class, which had their gun one hour after the 
schooners, but so fluky was the weather that Brynhild 
picked up a slant and actually arrived at Kiel 20m. ahead 
of Meteor, the first boat in of the schooners. Brynhild 
was an easy winner in her class. 
On July 1 the racing fleet sailed a series of races from 
Kiel to Travemiinde, the bigger vessels going round the 
Island of Fehmarn, a distance of 78 miles, and the small 
fry passing inside the island, thus cutting off several 
miles. Neither Meteor nor Iduna hoisted racing colors, 
so Ingomar's sole opponent was Hamburg, and in the 
light summer breezes and calms which were the order 
of the day, she beat the old Rainbow by an hour and a 
quarter. It was a dreary race, for they started at 8 A. M. 
and Ingomar did not cross the winning line until after 9 
P. M. It was a pity that all the big vessels Were not 
classed together in a handicap. There were only eleven 
altogether, and they were cut up into six classes, with 
the result that three boats had a sail over; Navahoe-had 
only the old Comet (ex-Thistle) for an opponent, while 
Orion, Clara, and Susanne were without competitors. It 
was a great day for American boats. Ingomar and Nava- 
hoe won in their respective classes, and the Crownin- 
shield boat, Swan, was first of all the smaller classes to 
arrive at Travemiinde, and was actually third boat home. 
It must be remembered, however, that she started at 6 
A. M., or two hourse before the big class, and that she 
came through Fehmarn. Sound, which cuts off about 20 
miles. 
The last of the German regattas was sailed in Ltibeck 
Bay on July 3. Meteor and Iduna were not in the list, 
so Ingomar had Hamburg only for opponent. Clara and 
Susanne made up the smaller schooner class, while 
Orion, Navahoe, Comet, Valdora, and Kommodore were 
split into three classes. It was a fluky day, the only 
breeze there was coming toward the end of the racing. 
Ingomar led Hamburg right round the course, and won 
easily. Orion, Navahoe, and Valdora each took a first 
prize, and Susanne came in ahead of Clara. 
The form displayed by Ingomar throughout the whole 
of the regatta has been most exemplary. She was by 
far the stiffest of all the schooners, in spite of her enor- 
mous sail spread, and her sailing is fresh breezes was 
beyond reproach. In light weather she appeared to be a 
very speedy vessel, also, but she did not always have the 
best of luck, as every light wind day was more or less 
fluky. Still, enough was seen of her sailing to make it 
clear that she is a very dangerous vessel in all weathers, 
and probably the only schooner that can hold her on 
time allowance is the Fife-designed Susanne, and that 
would only be in very fine weather. Ingomar has sailed 
one race in British waters, the occasion being the Deal 
regatta of the Royal Temple Y. C, on July 14. The 
match was a handicap, and her opponents included such 
fine boats as White Heather, Therese, Valdora, Tutty, 
Rosamond, and Creole. The weather was so paltry, how- 
ever, that the course had to be shortened to 16 miles. 
Mr. Plant's vessel ghosted along so well in the fickle airs 
that she was an easy winner, but too much store must 
not be set by this victory, because the Deal course is 
notoriously fluky in light airs, and the leading boat at 
such times often gets the best of the luck. 
The Clyde Fortnight has been productive of some fair 
sport, though the absence of big vessels deprived the 
event of that degree of magnificence which the presence 
of a fleet of stately vessels always produces. On the 
opening day the 52ft. race was the principal item on the 
programme, but the following day, July 1, Bona and the 
new 65-footer, Zinita, joined issue, and they were subse- 
quently reinforced by the new Nicholson fast cruiser, 
Marrymaid, and the old 40-rater, Carina. Bona was quite 
out of form on the first day, and Zinita finished less than 
6m. astern of her, although the match was sailed in a 
fresh wind and plenty of sea. Bona turned the tables on 
Zinita the following day, and both boats beat Merrymaid 
and Carina. As a result of the first week's racing, Bona 
and Zinita each won two first prizes, and Merrymaid 
scored first honors once. The 52-footers had two more 
races than the bigger boats, or six in all, with the result 
that Moyana, Maymon, and Lucida won two first prizes 
each, and Camellia Qne. The racing between them was 
very keen and exciting, and was far more interesting 
than- would have been the case had any one boat shown 
conclusive superiority over the rest. There was quite a 
large muster in the handicap for yachts not exceeding 60 
rating, and the racing between the Clyde 20-ton one- 
design class, the 36-footers Falcon and Barabel, and the 
new 30ft. restricted Clyde class was of a high standard. 
Of course the little length class boats were very much 
in evidence, and had it not been for the absence of nearly 
all the big handicap boats the racing would have been 
worthy of even the Clyde. 
The regatta of the Royal Temple Y. C. at Ramsgate 
and Deal has just been brought to a conclusion, and has 
once more given proof of the increasing popularity of the 
fixture. The club has this year doubled its accommoda- 
tion for members at Ramsgate by taking over the house 
on the west cliff next to the house which they have used 
as a club for the past seven years, and making the two 
houses into one. This move was made necessary on ac- 
count of the ever-increasing membership of the club and 
the enhanced importance of its annual regatta, which 
brings many visitors into the club from the competing 
yachts at regatta time. E. H. Kelly. 
A Letter from Mr, Hawes. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
I have just returned from Marblehead on board my 
sloop yacht Ray II., which was the first boat of the 
genuine cruisers to cross the finish line in the Lipton cup 
ocean race from Sandy Hook to Marblehead Harbor, and 
find awaiting me a letter from Sir Thomas Lipton, which 
will be of general interest, as it fully sustains the position 
which I have always taken with respect_ to cruising 
yachts versus racing machines. The letter is as follows : 
"City Road, London, E. C, July 12, 1004.— My Dear 
Mr. Hazves:—! duly received your favor of the 28th ult, 
with inclosure, which I have perused with much interest 
and pleasure, and I was very glad indeed to notice since 
receiving your letter that Ray II. made so good a show 
in the race. I am very grateful, indeed, to you for your 
kindly references both in your letter and the matter sent 
tc the Sun, and I beg you will accept my warmest thanks. 
I trust at some not far distant time I may have the 
pleasure of meeting you and of thanking you in person 
for your courtesy. I can indorse all you say about en- 
couraging the building of a healthier type of boat, and I 
am glad to know that your speedy little craft is one of 
that class With renewed thanks and best wishes, 
"Yours faithfully, 
"(Signed) Thomas J. Lipton." 
In order to correct some misapprehension which has 
arisen in certain quarters, I would like to add a few 
words of explanation with regard to the protest which 
has been filed against awarding any prize to either Lit- 
tle Rhody or Newasi. Both of these yachts were built 
for racing, not cruising, and an inspection of them would 
clearly demonstrate that they were not eligible. In fact, ' 
the entry of Little Rhody was rejected by the committee 
on the ground that she was a racihg machine, J was 
therefore astonished when I found her at anchor off the 
Brooklyn Y. C on Friday, July 1, evidently prepared 
to start in the race the following morning. I at once 
protested against both Little Rhody and Newasi, and 
stated that I would withdraw my boat, Ray II., as the 
published conditions of the race declared only "bona fide 
cruisers" could compete. I was assured, however, that 
these two entries had been accepted only "provisionally," 
and that if it should be determined that they were racing 
machines they would be barred out of the contest. Rely- 
ing upon this assurance, I started in the race, and my boat 
Ray II. was the first of the cruisers to finish. In all jus- 
tice and fairness she is entitled therefore to the first 
prize, or Lipton cup, the second prize going to the yawl 
Fanshawe, and the third to the sloop Mignon. 
It further appeared after the race was over that both 
the protested yachts had violated the sailing directions 
by having on board professionals who assisted in sailing 
and navigating the craft, in addition to the one regular 
sailor allowed on each. As soon as the racing commit- 
tee, composed of three gentlemen of ability and integrity, 
in whom I have the utmost confidence, are ready to take 
up the matter, I and the captains of the other protesting 
yachts will present ample proofs by affidavits, photo- 
graphs, and oral testimony, showing that neither of the 
protested yachts is entitled to any of the prizes, but that 
the same should be awarded in the order above set forth. 
I may also say that these protests have been made 
not for the purpose of securing a trophy, but solely in the 
interest of the noble sport of yachting, to prevent an 
award to boats not entitled to same, and to encourage 
Corinthian sailors of "bona fide cruisers" by securing to 
them the fruits of their hard earned victory. 
Gilbert Ray Hawes. 
Little Rhody Awarded Lipton Cup. 
A meeting of the Regatta Committee of the Brooklyn 
Y. C. was held Thursday, July 21, and after carefully 
considering the protest made by Mr. Gilbert Ray Hawes, 
it was unanimously decided to award the Lipton cup to 
the Little Rhody, C. F. Tillinghast, owner, for the 
reason that she had fully complied with the conditions 
and sailing directions in the oean race from New York 
to Marblehead, Mass., which started July 2, 1904. 
The cup will be formally presented ait the club house 
early in August, and all those who participated in the 
race, with their friends, will be invited to attend. 
In regard to Mr. Hawes' protest against the Newasi, 
the committee have asked for a statement from the 
owner, and until complete evidence is obtained, will not 
be able yet to award the second and third prizes. Re- 
gatta Committee — D. G. Whitlock, chairman ; J. A. Don- 
nelly, and V. H. Kimmelman. Charles A. Kelly, 
Secretary. 
The following letter has been sent to the owner of Lit- 
tle Rhody by D. W. Whitlock, chairman of the race 
committee : 
Brooklyn N. Y., July 22, 1904. 
Captain Charles F. Tillinghast, Vice-Commodore Bristol 
Y. C, Bristol, R. I. 
Dear Sir — I am very pleased to inform you that the 
regatta committee of the Brooklyn Y. C. declines to en- 
tertain the protest entered by Mr. G. R. Hawes against 
Little Rhody, and, therefore, the Sir Thomas Lipton cup 
has been awarded to you for finishing first in the ccean 
race of the Brooklyn Y. C. from New York to Marble- 
head. I take this opportunity at the same time to con- 
gratulate you on the splendid showing made by Little 
Rhody in this race, and you and all the members of your : 
crew are deserving of the greatest credit for the way you 
pushed forward your boat at all times. 
There will be a formal presentation of this cup, to- 
gether with the other prizes, at the club house of the 
Brooklyn Y. C. some time during the month of August, 
and we hope you and your crew will find it convenient 
to be present. You will receive formal notice of this 
later. 
It is our intention to exhibit this cup before presenta- 
tion in some prominent show window in both New York 
city and Brooklyn before the same passes from our 
control. 
Yours sincerely, 
D. G. Whitlock, 
Chairman Regatta Committee of the Brooklyn Y. C. 
YACHTING NEWS NOTES. 
For advertising relating to this department see paxes ii and iii. 
Christabel Arrives. — The English steam yacht Chris- 
tabel, now under charter to Mr. Adrian C. Iselin, Jr., 
reached New York on Saturday, July 23, from Cowes 
via St. Michael's. 
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Yawl Possum Sold. — Mr. Albert L. Pope, of New 
York city, has purchased the auxiliary yawl Possum 
from Mr. Ad. Erdman, New York, through the agency 
of Stanley M. Seaman. Possum is 44ft. over all and 31ft. 
waterline. She was built in 1899 by L. D. Huntington, 
Jr., New Rochelle, N. Y. 
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N. Y. Y. C. Year Book.— We are indebted to Mr. 
George A. Cormack, secretary of the New York Y. C, 
for a copy of the Year Book for 1904. The book is 
handsomely bound in red waterproof leather, and is -far 
more complete than ever before. 
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Knickerbocker Y. C. Cruise.— The programme of the 
Knickerbocker Y. C. cruise is as follows : 
Saturday, August 6 — Captains and guests will meet on 
board flagship at 9 P. M. 
Sunday, August 7 — Informal run to Black Rock. 
Monday, August 8 — First squadron run, Black Rock 
to Thimble Islands. Fireworks in the evening. 
Tuesday, August 9 — Remain at Thimble Islands. Dress 
ship, gig races, swimming matches, and general events. 
Hop in the evening. 
Wednesday, August 10— Second squadron run, Thim- 
bJe Islands to Shelter Island, 
