726 
T Bartlett, Esq. 
A. Berncostlo, Ksq. 
Vlcc-Com. ICnlbbs. 
W. Bain, Esq. 
W. Warner, Esq. 
Oom.Tuckwell. 
PRINCE OF WALES YACHT CLUB. 
Tub Squadron of Evolution. — On Friday, the 28th 
ult., this novel eutertainmont in river iiquatlcs was afforded 
the members and friends of the Club off Erith. The pro- 
gramme of the dav commenced with two prizes for speed, 
the yachts being divided into two classes, 8 tons to 5, and 5 
tons and under, the course being from a flag-buoy oil Erith 
pier round a flag-buoy oft' Purfleet three limes. The entries 
consisted of the 
Little Mosquito ... I tons 
Albatross ••• ’ t° n! * •• 
Idas ••• 6 ‘‘ins 
Julia ’tons 
Prince of Wales ... 7 tons 
2nd Class. 
lilue-eyed Maid ... 4 tons 
The latter vessel, having beaten her compeers so often, found 
no competitors; not even the Gnat, though flushed with a 
recent victory over her. in another club, came back uc»i" to 
contest honours with her, consequently she was permitted to 
sail over the course, and received the prize of her class. 
The match was a very exciting one between the other class. 
The Priuco of Wales got well off a-liend, but in the midst of 
her advantage touched the ground, and wus thrown out of ihc 
m itch. It wus a very pretty contest between the Little Mos- 
quito and the Idas, and ended in the former winning by about 
two minutes and a-lmlf, which, allowing one minute for ton- 
nage, makes the actual tiino ouo minute and a-half. 
The match being ended, u gun from the flag-yaclit, the 
Vixen (kindly lent by Commodore Robinson, M.Y.C., lor the 
occasion), t he yachts came to anchor near her, and proceeded 
to exerci e by signal from tho Vixen, Akers’s code being used. 
The prize of tho first class was won by the Idas, tho second 
is yet in ubeyance, there being no competition for it. It is 
believed the Sailing Cominitteo will decide on giving it to the 
second yacht in the first cluss. 
After the manoeuvres had been completed, the yachtsmen 
I inded and joined a party of 1U0 ladies and meinbeis in the 
Eritli Gardens, which had been 6pcciully engaged for tho 
occasion, and partook of u collation, provided by Mr. Maclure, 
the proprietor ; and after dinner, and tho prizes had beon 
given to the fortunate winners, and tho usual speeches and 
toasts pot over, a boll, al fresco, to the excellent band of tho 
Royal Sippers and Miners, finished tho day’s proceedings. 
At ten o'clock the last polka was succeeded by a brilliant dis- 
play of fireworks, in which the name of tho club appeared in 
characters of ,l Greek Fire,” and the railway bell then caused 
a general scamper to the last train, which bore as happy and 
delighted a freight of yachtsmen and their fair companions to 
their respective homes as ever trod the decks of the “ Mars” 
or “ Gannet.” 
The next club-match takes place on tho 1 8th i list. The 
Comet, a larger steamer than usual, |has been chartered for 
the better accommodation of the members and their ladies. 
ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB. 
A meeting of tho Sailing Committee was hold on Tuesday 
last, to make the necessary arrangements for the proposed 
match, for yachts not exceeding 7 tons, C..M. The following 
resolutions were agreed upon, viz. — That the prize should be 
151., and 5/. to the second boat, and that the match should take 
place on .Saturday, the lGtli of September ; and tho course 
be from Erith down round the flag-boat moored off Rosher- 
ville, and back to North Woolwich, starling ut 11 o’clock. 
The yachts are to moor witli their own anchors, and weigh 
them previous to starting, and will also he required to anchor 
in line, and yachts dragging their unchors, and drifting from 
their proper stations, will be disqualified. Yachts may enter 
for the match any time pievious to tho Gth of Septomhor, by 
addressing a letter to the society, inclosing the usuul par- 
ticulars, aud the tonnage dues of Is. per ton, which will be 
returned to all starting. The meusurers will nttend at 
Greenwich on the 9th ol September, to measure tho yachts 
entered. The match will he open to all yachts, whether of u 
royal club or not. No open bouts or skiffs will be allowed to 
sail, or otherwise, by R.L.Y.C. rules. 
THE FIELD. 
Tho Thought was consequently declared the winner by 4 
minutes 5 seconds. A protest and counter protest was handed 
in to the Sailing Committee, bat were afterwards withdrawn. 
Match by Beach Yachts for £30. 
Names Length 
Queen Victoria 64 
Kcllpso 6t 
Royal Standard BO 
Royal Victoria 61 
This was a woll contested mutch, and gave the greatest 
satisfaction. Tho whole of tho vessels exhibited some admira- 
ble sailing qualities, but it was clear from the Hist that the 
Queen Victoria, which was oxcollently handled, would provo 
the victor. 
Entci'cd by 
Thomas Gallant 
W, Bobbctt 
T. Green 
— Brown 
Name*. 
Length. 
Owners. 
Port. 
Robert anti Marla 
21 
S. Thomas 
Yurmouih 
Harriot 
21 
S. Amis 
Ditto 
Ann 
21 
1'. Jones 
Ditto 
Your N/nno 
21 
J. Dennis 
Ditto 
Gipscy Queen 
21 
Robert Warner 
Ditto 
Thomas and Marla 
21 
S. Thomas 
Ditto 
Thomas and Susan 
22 
Thomas Smith 
Ditto 
Welcome Home 
24 
Ditto 
This match was very prettily contested throughout, but 
owing to 111 • fHCt that the whole of the cutters belonged to the 
port, und that their merits and demerits wore generally known, 
did not excite much interest. Tho race was ultimately won 
by tho Welcome Home, tho Harriet being second. 
Match by Seaside Cutters for a purse of sovereigns. 
Name. Length. Owners. Tort. 
MoSqUltO 
Secret 
Mystery 
Shannon 
Vivid 
BulvldeVC 
Maznppa 
25 
22 
211 
Murk Green 
Benjamin Girling 
John Bowles 
James Amis 
George Harris 
James Brown 
William Brown 
Thomas Mobbs 
Yarmouth 
Ditto 
Ditto 
Ditto 
Ditto 
Ditto 
Ditto 
Ditto 
20 
25 
25 
YARMOUTH ROADS REGATTA. 
Following successfully in the wake of Harwich and 
Lowestoft, the directors of this regatta, which was under the 
patronage of the Right Hon. Lord Sondes, High Steward for 
the Borough j B. B. Cabbed, Esq., M.P., High .Sheriff of 
Norfolk; the Right IIou. the Earl of Albutnarle ; tho Right 
Hon. Lord Suffitdd ; Sir E. 11. K. Lacon, Burt, Ml’.; Sir 
E. S. Gooch, But., M.P. ; Sir Fitzroy Kelly, M.F. ; C. E. 
Kumbold, Esq., M.P. ; David Waddington, Esq., M.P. ; and 
several of the nobility and gentry now in the town and neigh- 
bourhood, put forth a bill of faro on Tuesday lust which, fop 
variety and excellence of sport, will go far to mako them, in 
company with the two places above mentioned, formidable 
rivals to those on the southern coast. The Eastern Counties 
rau special trains on the occasion, and the town was at an 
early hour filled with visitors. The duy being delightfully 
fine, and the vessels in the roads being guily decked out with 
flags, added much to the interest of the day’s proceedings. 
Both the new Wellington and old piers, as iu fact every 
available spot, from which a view of tho several matches could 
be obtained, were crowded with spectators, who appeared to 
take a very lively interest in the results. The day’s umuse- 
menls commenced with a 
Match for 50 /. for Yachts of any rig or tonnage belonging to 
auy Royal Yacht Club. Tano race, aud three to start or uo 
race. 
Name. Tons. Owner. Tort. 
Phantom 2j S. Lane, Esq. London. 
Shtldrako 17 Captain Cox. London. 
Thought za G. Coope, Esq London. 
The signal for preparation having been given, ull hands 
aboard the yachts were watching eagerly for the sound of the 
starting gun. At about teu minutes past twelve the cannon 
thundered forth its command, and with the speed of lightning 
the naked spars were covered with clouds of snow-white can- 
vas, and the yachts catching the wind, which was however 
very light, glided gently away. A most interesting match 
ensued, but it soon became apparent that tiie Sheldrake stood 
no chance with her opponents, and she shortly after gave in, 
leaving “all the honour.'” to bo gained by the Thought or 
the Phantom, who passed the Committee-boat for tho firat 
time in the following order: — 
u. u. s 
Thought ... * *. 12 06 o 
Phantom ... 12 M 0 
The remainder of tho match was very gallantly contested ; 
but notwithstanding the. great exertions of the crew of the 
Phantom, she was 2 minutes 48 seconds behind when passing 
the new Wcllingiou pier, off which the C >mmittee-boat, gaily 
decorated with flags of all nation#, was stationed. Tho iiuul 
time was taken us follows:— 
Royal Albert 23 
A very bcuuliful 6lart was effected at 1 h. 52 m. 5G see. 
The Vivid uud Mosquito soon signalled themselves out as tho 
fastest, and tho race homo wus very exciting. Tho following 
is tho timo at which tho four cutters placed passed the Com- 
mittee’s bouts : — 
m. s. 
Mosquito 3 
Vivid 3 
Mazeppa 3 
Itoynl Albert 2 
Match for 301. for Life-boats. 
Calster life-boat 
Lowestoft life-boat • 
llelmsy life-boat 3 
Yarmouth life-boat » 
This match, from the nature of the boats engaged, excited 
tho greatest interest. After the bouts had been luuuclted, 
which was done very quickly aud in a stylo which merited 
the warmest encomiums of all present, and the sailing match 
had been completed, the plugs were withdrawn and the bouts 
filled with water, tho same ns If they had been swamped in a 
heavy sea. In this mannor they had to row and sail, and 
eagerly was the result watched. Tho Caister bout, although 
very substantially built, whs the lightest In tho water, took 
the lead ut starting, nnd came in first by several lengths; the 
Lowestoft boat being second, und the others very close up. 
\Vo think this a very meritorious feuturo in t his regatta — one 
worthy of speciul notice, and one which ought to be carried 
out to its fullest extent as hnving a tendency to encourago and 
promote the efficiency of life-boat crews. 
Several sculling matches uftorwards look place. At their 
conclusion the members of the Regatta Cornmitteo dined to- 
gether at the Victoria Hotel, tho Mayor of Yarmouth in the 
chair; anil in the evening a grand displuy of fireworks, and a 
vocal concert under the able management of Mr. W. Pearce, 
of London, took place at the Vauxhall Gardens, which were 
very fully attended. 
Thought ... 
Phantom ... 
u. m. s. 
2 410 
2 <5 6 
COTTISU ALL GRAND M \RINE REGATTA. 
The annual match for the beautiful silver cup, of the value 
of 50/., came of here on Monday, and was bcuutifully contested. 
The town was full of visitors, and the excellent bill of faro put 
forth by the promoters seemed to give tho greatest satisfac- 
tion. Tho day’s amusement commenced with — 
A Match for the Silver Cup of tho value of 50 1. 
Esmcraldo, Mr. Tralfurd 1 
Fairy Queen, Mr. Milton .. .. .. 2 
Sylph, Mr. Smith 3 
Culcdonln, Mr. Gardener 4 
A most excellent start was effected, tho Esmeralda getting 
off first ; notwithstanding the lightness of the wind, the race 
excited tlio greatest interest, and was ultimately won by the 
Esmeralda, who after starting maintained her leading position 
throughout. 
1*a i R-oAtt hd Race for the Silver Horns. 
Messrs. Gardiner 1 
Mr. Evans and Tibbctt 2 
Mr. Mursliam nnd Mr Blofleld .. ..3 
Another boat entered, but refusing to return after a falso start, 
was consequently out of the raco. The match was woll con- 
tested throughout, und was won by a very short distance. 
Some minor races ensued, after which, the stewards, 
Including Sir W. Hooker and several other well known gentle- 
men in tho neighbourhood, dined together, Mr. \Y. Tibbetts 
taking the chair. 
The Royal Northern Yacht-Club Regatta willbe 
held at Larges on the 24 nnd 25th August, when sorno valua- 
ble cups will bo run for. 
The Baltic.— The fuithful littlo yacht Esmeralda still 
follows the fortunes of tho fleet, towed by the St. Jean d’Acrc. 
There are ulso two merchant vessels laden with groceries, pri- 
vate speculations from England, which are sure to pay those 
who have embarked in the enterprise. 
The Duke and St, Jean d’Acre are called the crack ships, tho 
lutter the ship par excellence. To her Stern clings tho little 
Esmeralda with the greatest tenacity; she is now christened 
the Lillie Acre.’’ The Arrogant and Heelu uro tho lions; 
Neptune is the smart ship, aud Iinp6rieuso the hnudsomo 
one. 
TitKOoniNAN and Malpas Rboatta.— 1 This annual 
rogattu took place on Monday last, when tho weather being 
fine, a largo concourse of people attended, and tho number of 
boats on the river presented a vory unlimited nnd pleasing 
scene. Tlie wind was about smith-eust, an excellent breeze, 
well culeuluted to test the qualities of the sailing boats and to 
give opportunities for skilful management. Tho amusements 
commenced with n raco betwcou praams, when tho “ Betty,” 
Scoblo, won the first prize; “ Seagull,” Burloy, the sccoud ; 
amt the “ Blue-eyed Maid,” Gann, tho third. The next race 
was between the second cIubs suiliug boats, of which five 
started, uud the competition excited much Interest. The bouts 
were: the “Mischief,” Scoble ; “Two Sisters,” Bruy; 
“ Cricket, ” Robins; “ Amelia,” Clyma ; and “Maid ofGlllan,” 
Sharpe. This mutch formed a very pretty bight. The 
“ Mischief" and “ Amelia” outsailed the others, aud a good 
contest took place between those two boats; the “Amelia” 
was first at the end of the first round, und ultimately the race 
ended as follows: — “Mischief,” first; “Amelin,” second; 
and “ Two Sisters,” third, but n long distance behind the 
other two. The first class sailing bouts were the next to tho 
start, nnd this being the principal sailing match for tho day, 
considerable interest was ielt in the result. Four boats started, 
tho “ Susud,” Hancock ; “Active,” Wade, “ William,” Bryant; 
and tho “ Breeze,” Richards. The “Active” took tho lead, 
and maintained It for nearly over the first round. The 
“ Willlutn” then passed her, anti wns first in around tho third 
mark ut Victoria Point; hut she did not keep that position 
long ; the “ Aclive” in a lew minutes again rccoveted the 
first place, and maintained it until by running too close under 
the wood in Trcsillian river she got becalmed, when tho 
“William” again shot ahead, and passing round the mark- 
boat, first, an easy winner ; “ Active” coming in second, and 
“ Susuu” a had third. Tho “ Breozo” touched the first murk, 
and thereby loosing all title to a prize she gave in. After this 
l hero was an amusing race between lighters, of which six 
started, and the men in them worked in a very active and 
earnest manner. The “ Ranger,” Southard, took the lead, but 
by making a tack across tho river, lost that position, and at 
lust they came in as follows: — “Greyhound,” Richards, first; 
“Ranger” Southard, second: and “ Cherry,” Snoll, third. The 
following mutches were between rowing boats. Seven pair oar 
and pair paddle punts competed; they made an excellent 
start und passed tho first mark altogether; but after that 
the contest was between three, “ Vengeance,” Stephens, coming 
iu first; “ Eliza,” second ; and “ Touzer,” Pryor, in the third 
pluec. The gig race that followed this attracted u great deal of 
attention. There had been seven gigs entered, but four of 
them appear to have given up all hopes of winning, knowing 
the competitors they had to deal with. Only three therefore 
started, two of which were new gigs, and the other, the 
“ Waterwitch” was the gig that won tho prizes at Truro and 
Falmouth for some time past. The “ Waterwitch” thou be- 
longed to Messrs Scoble, who, however, had 6old her, uud 
built a new gig called the “ Wuter Lily.” The match was 
between the “Water Lily,” Scoble ; the “ Waterwitch,” Gunn; 
and tho “ Blue-eyed Maid,” Stephens. It was u very 6harp 
contest, und was considered to be the fastest ruce that has ever 
been seen in the Truro river. The new gig, “ Water Lily,” 
Scoble, came in first ; “ Waterwitch,” second ; and “ Blut- 
eyed Maid,” third. Five two-paddled skiffs next competed, 
and the race between them was very well contested. It was 
won by the “ All Serene,” W. Scoble ; “ Littlo Jim," Benny, 
being second ; and “ Black Joke,” Nile, third. The regatta 
wus then terminated with a raco between ships’ boats, the 
crows of which exerted themselves vigorously, “Halcyon” 
coming iu first ; and the “ Amelia,” of Truro, second. Tho 
matches throughout were extremely well contested, and alto- 
gether the regatta gave generul satisfaction. — Cornwall 
Gazette. 
Berlin, July 29.— A vessel of the Rovnl London Yacht 
Club, name aud owuer not given, arrived ou Sunday ut 
Swiiiemundc, nnd created a great sensation from the beauty 
of her form, tho rapidity of her suiling, and the skill with 
which she was handled by her crew. The yacht was to pro- 
ceed next day on a cruise to visit the fleet. 
The Commodore of “ The Squadron.” — The Earl of 
Wilton intends to take up his residence at Cowes, early in tho 
ensuing week. Viscount and Viscouutess Newport and a large 
party will meet there for the yachting season. 
The Atiilone Regatta will taka place early in Sep- 
tember, on Lough Ree, under the patronage of the Marquis 
of Westmeath and Lord Custlemuine. 
The “Countess” Yacht 35 tons, now lying in Kingston 
Harbour is to he sold by auction in Dublin, this da v (Saturday), 
by order of the executors of the late H. K. G. Morgan, Esq , 
of Johnstown Castle, county of Wexford. 
Royal Western Yacht Club Regatta.— P lymouth, 
August 2. — First- Plate, £35, was won by Osprey (Col. 
Huey) beating Mariana and Seaflower- 
Second Plate, £35, was won by Annie (Mr. S. Frescott' 
beating Wasp, Dolphin, ami Pixie. 
Four- Oar ed Yachts Boats — Eclipse 1, Georginna 2, 
Beatrice 3. 
Itchen Regatta. — Report received, but deferred till our 
late edition. The Welch Yacht Club report is also 
postponed. 
REGATTA OF THE NEW YORK YACHT CLUB- 
The annual regattu duly carne off on Thursday, June 1st, 
under circumstances more than usually propitious. Tho 
weather wus brilliant in the extreme — an unolouded sky, 
with a cool breeze prevailing throughout the day ; whilst the 
company on board the chartered steamer wus not only more 
numerous than on any previous occasion — it was composed of 
the crime dc la crime of beauty aud fushion moving iu New 
York social lile. 
Tho day, wo repeat, was eminently a fine one ; and the 
whole affair as enjoyable as it could possibly bo, to those who 
love smooth water sailing and a breeze that does not startlo 
them from their proprieties. But exactly in proportion t" 
the easy gliding of the vessels through the wuter, and tho 
pleasant rippling awtiy of the hours with those who looked on 
from the steamer, is the difficulty of finding anything special 
to say concerning the mu;ch itself. It was too smooth, too 
straightforward. There was no squull, no carrying away of 
spurs, no reefing ; next to nothing even of turning to Wind- 
ward, for the wind was a leading one, both going down to the 
S. W. Spit and returning, so that only a few necks tacks were 
made, in standiug over from tho flug boat near tho Staten Is- 
land shore to that on tho Long Island side of tho Upper Bay. 
Neither was thero any very close sailing. Timid elderly gen- 
tlemen might have timed each vessel, with his nerves un- 
shaken, asaho passed each flug-bout or buoy. It was delightful 
exceedingly — a mutch got up, and well managed; but tbero 
is very little room for pen and ink exponditureon it. 
Wo cull to mind ouo peculiarity alone — a change, and to 
our thinking a decided tmprovemeut. Thore wqs no limita- 
tion in the jntmber of sails. Every skipper hoisted what he 
pleased ; and consequently there was a pretty little show oi 
flying jibs, stay-sails, and square-sails set on an outrigged 
boom. Had the day been squally, there would have been 
somo divorslou from tho carrying-on, which, with ibis light 
cuuvus, is apt to be excessive. As it was, they varied tho 
sene. . 
Ilorc is a list of tho yachts that competed, iu order of their 
arrival at the winning flag-bout aud with the time marked. 
rmsr class. 
H. U. 8. 
It. V ' 
.. .. 6 2o 
Ray .. .. 
SECOND CLASS. 
.. 5 43 H 
Irene . . . . 
