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Yacht Racing Association of L. L S. 
The representatives of the clubs belonging to the 
Yacht Racing Association of Long Island Sound held a 
meeting at the Hotel Astor on Monday evening, Oct. 30. 
The president of the Association, Mr; Oliver E. Crom- 
well, presided. A number of questions were brought up 
and it was finally decided to leave them in the hands of 
the executive committee. This committee will also confer 
with a committee of the New York Y. C., which was ap- 
pointed to accomplish very much the same ends. The 
meeting of these committees will be held at the New York 
Y. C. house on Nov. 20. At this meeting, which will 
be attended by committees from other clubs and associa- 
tions, the question of the international rating rule will 1>e 
discussed among other things, and delegates will be ap- 
pointed to attend the meetings in England. 
The members of the Y. R. A- of L. I. S. Executive 
Committee are Messrs. Oliver E. Cromwell, Charles P. ■ 
Tower, H. Wilmer Hanan, Edward M. MacLellan, G. 
P. Cranberry, Fred. A. Plill and H. deB. Parsons. 
President Oliver E. Cromwell addressed the members, 
and among other things he said ; 
“The Yacht Racing Association has accomplished much 
for the benefit of yacht racing. One of the most im- 
portant innovations was the introduction of permanent 
racing numbers for all yachts, and still more serviceable, 
is the arranging of dates for the season’s racing so there 
shall be no conflict of events. The uniform racing rules 
for all clubs in the Association are another valuable con- 
tribution to yacht racing, and the introduction of the 
championship series in 1900 has proved most interesting 
and attractive. 
“Last winter, in conjunction with the New York Y. C. 
and other unrepresented clubs, several meetings were held 
at the New York Y. C. house with the object of 
arranging a universal measurement rule. The meetings 
were most successful and resulted in the general adoption 
of the present rule. 
“The effect of this rule upon the model of the future 
yacht fleet bids fair to realize the yachtsman’s long cher- 
ished dream of a yacht that will be something more than 
a mere racing machine, and to produce a vessel of roomy 
proportions, with, small sail plan, a small crew to handle 
it, large displacement, abbreviated overhangs and' excel- 
lent Weatherly qualities, together with great speed. 
“Such a combination would seem almost too good to 
be true, yet we must feel encouraged to hope when we 
consider the performance of the Doris, built to- the new 
rule and fulfilling the qualities I have mentioned, rating 
45.72ft., and the New York Y. C. one-design class, rating 
at 29:69ft. The Doris won handily from her competitors 
of about the same rating built under the old rule, and 
the New York A. C. one-design class and the Gravesend 
Bay,Q class have made remarkably good records during 
the season. 
“It has been claimed that this was in great measure 
due to excessive time allowance, but even if such be the 
case it does not remove the fact that these small yachts 
have frequently beaten those . much larger, boat for boat, 
without benefit of time allowance. All this would seeiit 
to indicate that the vessels built, to the new rule are 
faster as well as more wholesome than those produ^ced by 
the old rule. ' 
“As to- the time allowance scale, it seems to be-^gener- 
ally accepted that it favors the small yacht too much as 
against the larger. It must be borne in mind, however, 
that in the New York Y. C. cruise, in nearly every case it 
was the new rule yachts against the old. What the result 
would be if the larger yachts were built to the new rule 
also is as yet undemonstrated. It would seem, therefore, 
that changes in time allowance should be approached witb 
caution, until we have more definite data to work upon, 
and’ the changes be made slight at first, and by degrees. 
It would probably be better to divide contesting yachts 
so as not to have any great difference in size. It is a very 
severe test on any time allowance system to race 30-raters 
against the 70-footers, and in such races as the squadron 
runs of the New York Y. C., where it is necessary to race 
the small against the large yachts, there should be a divid- 
ing line at say 50ft. rating, allotting a prize to yachts 
above that class and another to those below it. 
“The New York Y. C. is about to call a conference of 
the Yacht Racing Association and all other clubs in the 
neighboring Atlantic seaboard, to endeavor to arrange a 
uniform system of racing rules to be adopted by all the 
clubs, in the same manner as the measurement rule was 
adopted. If this can be accomplished it will _still show, 
however, that nothing will be done to change in any way 
the present measurement rule. 
“As there appears at present an inclination to build 
small schooner yachts, it seems desirable to divide this rig 
into smaller classes. ' ■ The smallest class of schooners at 
present is 55ft. and under. It would therefore be advis- 
able to .divide this class as follows: 55, 47 and 40. , ’ At 
present all yachts launched after Jan. i, 1905, have to be 
rated at the highest limit of their class, therefore , a 
schooner rating at 45 has to go up to 55, which is a grave 
inj ustice.” . ■ 
New Rochelle Y. C.- — The New Rochelle Y. C. went 
out of commission on Saturday, Oct. 28. On that even- 
ing a club dinner was given and it was thoroughly en- 
joyed by the men there. The dinner brought to a close 
the most successful season in the club’s history. Boats 
enrolled in the club have been particularly fortunate in 
the racing. In addition to holding several large regattas 
the New Rochelle Y. C. has been brought into unusual 
prominence by having three of its fleet win out in as 
many important events. The yawl Tamerlane, owned by 
Rear-Commodore F. Maier, won the handsome challenge 
cup offered by the Brooklyn Y. C. for the ocean race to 
Hampton Roads, Va. The New Rochelle Y. C. will de- 
fend the cup against all comers next year. Sloop Gaunt- 
let won the long distance race to Block Island given by 
the New York A. C. Okee won the race to Stratford 
Shoal and return given by the Manhasset Bay Y. C. 
Many attractions in the way of dances, smokers, beefsteak 
dinners and clambakes have been enjoyed by the members 
during the summer. The club’s finances are In excellent 
condition, and many improvements are contemplated for 
next season. ^ 
New Steam Yacht Building at Moftis Heights. 
A PROMINENT western yachtsman who has been iden- 
tified with the sport on the Great Lakes for several 
years, has given a contract to the Gas Engine & Power 
Co. and Chas. L. Seabury & Co., of Morris Heights, 
for a high speed cruising steam yachts, for next season’s 
service. He intends to cruise along the coast to the 
eastward as far as Nova Scotia, and thence through the 
Gulf of St. Lowrence and to the Great Lakes. The 
new craft promises to be one of the finest cruising 
steam yachts, in the matter of speed, comfort and 
substantial construction. Mr. Chas. L.„ Seabury, the 
naval architect, is now at work on the vessel, and the 
keel is laid, and frames almost readjo 
The dimensions are 140ft. over all, Ii8ft. on the 
waterline, 17ft. breadth, 6ft. 6in. draft. The keel will 
be of steel, with stem, frames, floors, reverse frames, 
keelsons, deck beams and plating of steel, well riveted 
and fastened. The vessel will have five steel bulkheads 
located two forward, two- amidships, and one aft. 
The plan of the yacht' shows a fine looking and able 
craft, with pole masts and schooner rig. ' There is a 
deck house with necessary interior space for dining 
room, with sideboard, buffet, etc., and at the after 
end will be arranged a steward’s pantry, etc. There 
will also be a commodious after deck house or social 
hall, the interior of which will be finished as a music 
room or saloon, having entrance from deck at side. 
A stairway will be arranged in this house for entrance to 
owner’s quarters below. 
In the after portion of the vessel the owner’s quarters 
are located. The first room aft of the machinery space 
is the bath room and lavatory, with hot and cold, and 
fresh and salt water, and other conveniences. On the 
starboard side adjoining the bath, will be a dressing 
room, fully appointed. The finish of these rooms will 
be in white enamel. 
The owner’s staterooihs, a suite of two, will be 
located on the starboard and port sides of the vessel. 
They will be fitted with brass bedsteads, wardrobes, 
dressing cases, etc. The woodwork is finished in white 
mahogany. Following the owner’s quarters to star- 
board and port will be arranged the guests’ bath rooms, 
fitted with all conveniences and accessories. These 
rooms are finished in white enamel. Directly aft of 
the -guests’ bath rooms, is to be arranged two state- 
rooms, and aft of these is the saloon, which is to be 
of liberal proportions and fitted with gun and fishing 
rod racks at either side, book cases, etc., all finished in 
white mahogany. On the port side will be a storage 
room. Following the saloon aft and opening from the 
passageway will be three staterooms, fitted with berths, 
wardrobes, dressing cases, lavatories, etc. Two of these 
are quarter rooms or single size, and one stateroom aft, 
the full width of yacht, for the use of guests, is fitted 
with two berths, wardrobes and other accessories the 
same as the other rooms. The deck houses, skylights, 
hatches, companionways and deck fittings will be of 
mahogany. The interior finish of both deck houses will 
be in mahogany, the lower part paneled. The carpets, 
curtains and other appointments will be suitable. The 
galley is to be forward of the engine compartment, and 
in the forecastle will be found two staterooms for the 
officers, and berths for the crew, and all other accom 
modations needed. The yacht will be handled from an 
officer’s bridge, and will have a mechanical telegraph 
and the usual bells and pulls to the engine room. There 
is ample space on top of deck house for guests’ bridge 
forward of the officer’s bridge, which is to be utilized 
for chairs, settees, etc. 
The yacht will have a Seabury engine of the triple 
expansion, type with I 2 in. stroke, and a Seabury water 
tube boiler. There will be a complete electric lighting 
plant, with: dynamo and storage batteries and search- 
light. Three small boats and a 21ft. naphtha launch will 
be carried on the davits, and in every respect the yacht’s 
equipment will be complete. The delivery of the craft 
is fixed for May i, 1906. 
YACHTING NEWS NOTES. 
For advertising relating to this department see pages ii and iii. 
Work at Greenport, L. I. — The Greenporf Basin & 
Construction Company, of Greenport, L. I., are building 
a shoal-draft cruising schooner for Mr. William H. 
Langley. The boat was designed by Capt. Phil. Ellsworth 
and is built of wood. She is 60ft. waterline, 64ft. -over 
all, i8ft. breadth and 2ft. 6in draft. Power is furnished 
by a gasolene engine and the stern is tunneled in order 
to admit of the using of a large propeller. The same 
firm is rebuilding the steam yacht Altair, ex Orienta. In 
addition to new planking other alterations are being 
made. 
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A Rescue at Sea.— The auxiliary steam yacht Aloha, 
owned by Mr. A. C. James, arrived at New York on Oct. 
29. She left Southampton, England on Oct. 5, and bad 
weather was encountered on the passage. Strong S. and 
S.E. winds were met during the early part of the voyage. 
On Oct. 17 the vessel ran into a gale from the S.E. The 
weather got steadily worse and all hands were , at wotk 
shortening sail. Andrew Anderson and two other mem- 
bers of the crew were at work on the jibboom. While 
these men were making things snug Aloha jumped into a 
big head sea and all three men were swept off the jib- 
boom. Two of them were thrown by the sea with terrific 
force on the forecastle head, where they were picked up 
unconscious. Anderson was less fortunate than his ship- 
mates and was carried by the sea clear off the vessel. It 
was about midnight, and although it was impossible to 
see any distance ahead. Captain Benzanson rounded his 
vessel up and a boat was launched. The boatswain, Clif- 
ford Benzanson, a brother of the captain, was in charge 
and with him were three men. For over fifteen minutes 
these men rowed around trying to find the missing man. 
Although Anderson could not be seen those in the boat 
halloed to him constantly to keep up courage. An occa- 
sional cry from Anderson gave the rescuers some idea 
where he was and he was finally picked up when his 
strength and courage had about given out. The men got 
bade to Aloha after a hard pull and Anderson was soon 
brought around. The other two men were not seriously 
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inj ured and the vessel was again kept on her. course; ; 
Aloha will winter in Tebo’s Basin, South Brooklyn. 
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Auxiliary Mohican Sold.— The auxiliary steam yacht 
Mohican, ex Norseman, ex Lady Godiva, has been sold by 
Mr. Tracy Dows to Messrs. Oliver and J. Borden Harri- 
man. The.sale was mad'e direct but the transfer is being’ 
made through the office of Messrs. Tams, Lemoine & 
Crane. 
Knew the Danger Signal. 
A little West Side girl of more than four and less 
than five years old spent most of the summer with her 
parents on one of the big bays on the Massachusetts . 
coast. Her father is an enthusiastic sailor, and fre- ' 
quently took her out in his sloop. Whenever in tacking ' 
or coming about the boom was about to swing around he 
would cry, “Hard-a-lee !” as a signal for all hands to put 
their heads down. 
fl his fail the little girl was taken to visit her grand- 
parents, who live in a Southern State. The grandfather 
is a devout churchman and never fails to say grace. The 
first meal the little girl looked on in wonder at the un- 
usual preliminary. When they left the table she was re- 
proved for not having bowed her head as did the othefis. 
Imagine the consternation when all were seated at sup- 
per that night, and the old grandfather was about to be- 
gin the blessing, when she sung out in a shrill, piping - 
voice : 
“Hard-a-lee, eberybody !”— New York Tribune. 
Officers of A, C. A., J906. 
(Assumed office Oct. 1, 1905.) 
Commodore — H. Lansing Quick, Yonkers, N. Y. 
Secretary— William W. Crosby, Brighton Mills, Passaic, N. J. 
Treasurer— PYederic G. Mather, 154 Fairfield Ave., Stamford, Conn. 
ATLANTIC DIVISION. 
Vice-Commodore— Woolsey Carmalt, S2 Beaver St., New York. 
Kear-Commodore — Matthias Ohlmeyer, Francis H. Leggett & Co.. 
.128 Franklin St., New Fork. 
Purser— George S. Morrisey, 73 Mercer St., New York. 
Fxecutive Committee— William A. Furman, 846 Berkeley Ave., 
Irenton, N. J.; Louis C. Kretzmer, Schepp Building, New 
York; Clifton i. Mitchell, 46 1£. Sedgwick St., Germantown, , 
Board of Governors— Robert J. Wilkin, 211 Clinton St., Brooklyn. 
KFiCing Board — Daniel B. Goodsell, 36 Washington Sq., New York, 
CENTRAL DIVISION. 
Vice-Commodore— Henry R. Ford, 45 N. Division St., Buffalo,N.Y 
Rear-Commodore— Edward H. Demmler, 526 Smithfield St., Pitts- 
burg, Pa. 
Purser— B. Irving Rouse, 981 Lake Ave., Rochester, N. Y. 
Exeptive Committee- John S. Wright, 519 West Ave., Rochester* 
N. Y.; Lyman T. Coppins, 691 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y.: Jes^ 
J. Armstrong, Rome, N. Y. 
Board of Governors— Charles P. Forbush, 164 Crescent Ave., 
Buffalo, N. Y. 
Racing Board— Harry M. Stewart, 85 Main St., E. Rochester, N.Y. 
Vice-Commodore— H. M. S. Aiken, 45 Milk St., Boston, Mass. 
Rear-Commodore— Frank S. Chase, Manchester, N. H. 
Purser— Fdgar Ward, 112 Highland St., West Newton, Mass. 
Fxecutive Committee— Daniel S. Pratt, Jr., 178 Devonshire St., 
Boston, Mass.; Arthur G. Mather, 84 South St., Medford, 
.Mass.; H. L. Backus, 472 Lowell St., Lawrence, Mass. 
Racing Board— Paul Butler, U. S. Cartridge Co., Lowell, Mass.: 
Herman D. Murphy, alternate. 
NORTHERN DIVISION. 
Vice-Commodore— J. McDonald Mowat, Kingston, Ont., Canada. 
Rear-Commodore— James W. Sparrow, Toronto, Canada. 
Purser— Russell H. Britton, Gananoque, Ont., Canada. 
Executive Committee— Charles E. Britton, Gananoque, Ont., Can. 
Foard of Governors— John N. MacKendrick, Galt,. Gnt., Canada. 
Racing Board — j. iMcDonald Alowat, Kingston, Ont., Canada. 
WESTERN DIVISION. 
Vice-Commodore— John A. Berkey, St. Paul, Minn. 
Rear-Commodore— Lucien Wulsin, The Baldwin Co., 142 West 
Fourth St., Cincinnati, O. 
Purser— Wade Hampton Yardley, 49 Pioneer Press Bldg.. St 
Paul, Minn. ^ 
Executive Committee— George H. Glardner, 149 Kennard St., Cleve- 
land, O.; Augustus W. Friese, The. Journal, Chicago, 111 
Beard of Governors— Henry C. Morse, Peoria, 111. 
Racing Board— Frank B. Huntington, 90 Sheboygan St.. Fond-du- 
Lac, V\'is. 
How to Jota the A, C, A, 
ijicjjiucisiiip snail ue maae to tne Treasurer, 
P. G. Mather, 164 Fairfield Ave., Stamford, Conn., and shall be 
accompanied by the recommendation of an active member and by 
the sum of two dollars, one dollar as entrance fee and one dollar 
as dues for the current year, to be refunded in case of non- 
election of the' applicant/* 
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Fixtures. 
Nov. 7.— Greenville, N. J. — One hundred shot championship match. 
Steady Holding. 
Chicago, 111.— In Forest and Stream of Oct. 21, Yellowstone 
v/rote interestingly on “Steady Holding.” He quotes from an 
editorial in Forest and Stream as follows: “There are two 
essentials in rifle shooting, namely, steady holding and ^accurate 
aiming.” He then asks, “Is this entirely true?” He in opposition 
cites the accurate shooting exhibited by big-game hunters as, evi- 
dence that steady holding, _in the sense of holding a rifle perfectly 
motionless, is not an essential. That contention is quite true, as 
it concerns big„game .shooting ; but the latter is so distinct from 
target shooting that they become distinct specialties, each having 
methods and principles foreign to the other. 
In big-game shooting the measure of success is the kill, and to 
kill does not necesarily impose that the shooter shall hit pre- 
cisely where he aimed. If he hits within two or three inches of 
where he intended, the result may be a kill just the same. Indeed, 
the, shooter at big game might hit a vital part without aiming at 
any definitely defined spot on the animal shot at. Also, a miss 
now, and then is not counted. 
However, be that as it may, holding a rifle steadily at a target 
and swinging it while shooting at game, introduce a special dis- 
tinction by itself. 
In swinging the rifle, the tremors, always present as a result of 
the heart’s pulsation, are largely eliminated by the momentum of 
the heavy barrel, acting much after the manner of the heavy fly- 
wheel on a steam- engine in so far as it regulates the uneven, 
throbbing forces which are a part of its dynamics. In like manner 
the weight of the hand in motion may act as a regulator of 
motion, as may be observed in freehand drawing. Conversely, let 
any one rattempt to draw a straight or curved line very slowly, 
so slowly that no momentum is imparted, to. the hand; and ^le re<s 
