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Arrow of 102 tons ? and why was not Julia uh< ad of Osprey, 
the latter being only half the Julias tonnage / barely it it 
was so confidently predicted that the schooner yucht Alarm 
would beat the cutter*, by reason of her greater tonnage, it 
must, or ought to, have been ns positively anticipated that 
the Julia, as the largest cutter in the race would lead the 
Arrow to the finish ; but she did not. W hen aim has taken 
the pride out of the Arrow, as the fastest cutter of the 
squadron, the crew of the handsome Julia shall not ue com- 
plained of for “ crowing," or any other boisterous rejoicing.— 
Yours, well fiet up, BoBSTAY, 30th August, 1854. 
herns bay regatta. 
The dinner took place at the Pier Hotel, the chair being 
taken by Capt. Bowden, R.N., supported by Coin. Robinson, 
M.Y.C., T. Bartlett, Esq., G. Burge, E*q., &c. A large party 
partook of the sumptuous repast provided on this occasion 
by the liberal hostess, and the decorations of the room, con- 
sisting of bunting of every hue, added greatly to the gaiety 
of the scene. The cloth being romoved, and the usual loyal 
toasts givou, the worthy chairman, with a neat speech, pre- 
sented Thomas Bartlett, Esq., the magnificent Horne Bay cup, 
won by the Little Musquito, and which was duly re- 
plied to by that gentleman in a spirited manner. — The 
Chairman next proposed the health of Commodore Ro- 
binson, of the Medway Yacht Club ; in returning thanks 
for which, the Commodore expressed his approbation at 
the manner in which the day's sport luul been conducted, 
and which reflected the highest credit on Captain Bowden 
(who he was proud to say had joined the Medway 
Yacht Club), and that if fixed on an earlier day next 
season (say the beginning of July), ho doubted not but 
that a large fleet could be mustered from the Thames, 
Loudon, Medway. Harwich, and other clubs. With 
respect to the Medway as lie had this day seen more 
«f the facilities of Horne Buy ns a yachting station than 
ho had hitherto been aware of, viz., of being able to provide 
u sailing course of twenty miles, it was his intention next 
season to proposo it as one of the stations of the club, one of 
the cruising grounds being from the Nor© Light to the Foro- 
land. True, at times, it would be much exposed, but then 
shelter could be found in Margate or Ramsgate harbours, 
Whitstablo, in the Medway, orThames. There was a time when 
all the matches of the Itoyal Thames Club started _ from 
Greenwich, but now we find boats of four tons belonging to 
the Prince of Wales and London Model Clubs competing for 
prizes off the Chapman Head, and lie hoped to sec the day 
that they would extend their trips to the salt water, and 
bo studding the hitherto-deserted Horne Bay. (Cheer*.) 
The “ Army and Navy," and “ G. Burge, Esq.,” wore drunk 
and responded to in a most enthusiastic manner. Harmony 
followed, and the company separated at a lute hour, highly 
gratified with the day’s proceedings. 
THE ANGLESEY YACHT CLUB. 
The Becoml meeting of this new club took place on 
Tuesday last, at the Club llouso, Pier Hotel, ChelBeo, Com- 
modore Chubb in the chair. The Secretary read tho minutes 
of the previous meeting, which wore confirmed. He then 
produced tho list of original members elected on the foun- 
dation, and they amounted in number to about fifty. Several 
other names were announced, and tho meeting adjourned to 
tho 10th October next, when the first ballot for new membora 
will take place. Tho number of yachts already entered, of 
tho match tonnage, amounts to seven. Amongst tho names of 
original members are several gentlemen well known to be 
devoted to the interest of yacht-sailing. 
SHALDON REGATTA, DEVONSHIRE. 
All the fashionable towns on tho coast have had their 
regattas, but it is not. because Shuldon is the last that it is 
therefore tho least interesting. With high-water in its 
favour, Shaldou can boast of having olio of the must beau- 
tiful harbours in tho West of England for displaying to ad- 
vantage tho manly exercise of rowing. Accordingly, when 
its regatta took place on Thursday, last week, there wore 
thousands of visitors. The weather was fortunately delight- 
fully Quo ; and to add to tho hilarity of tho occasion, an 
excellent brass bund was in attendance. 
The First Prize of £2 for four-oared boats was won by tho 
Wasp, S. Clark beating tho celebrated Sylph, The Minnie, 
and the Saucy Lass. 
The Second Prize of ill for two-oared boats was won by 
tho Sisters, W. Wakeham, boating tho Blue Boll, the Con- 
stant, and the Zealous. 
The Third Prize of £1. 5s. for four-oared boats, to bo 
rowed by women, was the great race of the day. At four 
o’clock twclvo ladies— varying in ago from twenty-four to 
seventy-four — entered the committee-room to draw lots for 
boats and colours, when Martha Turner, aged sovon-ftyourj 
Sarah Bowden, fifty-one, Prudence Simply, sixty, and Eliza 
Elworthy, forty-one, chose tho white rosettes and the boat 
called the Wasp; and Miss Weeks, Miss Sutton, Mrs. Voysoy, 
and Mrs. Lee, chose the rod colours, and tho boat Sylph, of 
Teigumouth ; and Mrs. Rice, Mi*. Thomas, Mrs. Lee, aud 
Miss Sarah Knight, of sweet sixty-four, chose the true blue 
colours of Briton, and rowed in the Saucy Loss. It would 
bo impossible to describe tho excitement at this time. The 
spacious bow-windows of the large room at the Crown aud 
Anchor were thrown open, aud the operation of clothing 
and colouring fairly got through, tho old veteran Turner being 
the first ready, the three boats were got to the starting lino 
aud at the word “ fire," away they went in gallant stylo. Tho 
reds led the way for the first half-mile, but age proved 
stronger in this ease than youth, for the gallant old whites 
drew ahead of the lot and won cleverly by three lengths. 
The days amusements were wound up by sundry rural 
Bports, aud by a display of fire-works. 
Cowes, Saturday, Sept 1 *. — Lord Colvill and party, on 
board his lordship’s yacht the Sultana yawl, arrived hero to- 
day, from Boulogne, where his lordship aud friends were pre- 
sent at the brilliant festivities which took place on the occa- 
sion of Prince Albert’s visit to the Emperor Louis Napoleon 
at the French camp. 
Reefing Toi-sails from the Deck.— (Extract from the 
Journal c/a Havre of September 2nd.)— The English journals 
have for some time brought before their readers an invention 
by a naval officer, who has discovered the means of taking in 
the reefs of the topsail, without the sailors being obliged to 
mount the yards. We must confess that uutil now we had 
considered this invention as one of those ingenious arrange- 
ments which succeeded to a tertian point, but are not 
destined to go beyond theory. Henceforth we are able to 
form a very different opinion, for we can announce that to- 
morrow, during the regatta, aud opposite the roads, a pretty 
little English brigantine, fitted by the inventor himself, will 
prove, no longer theoretically, but in the most practical 
manner, the application of liis invention. We will odd that 
already several captains, upon the invitation of Mr. Cunning- 
ham, have examined this new system, aud have not hesitated 
to give him their entire approval. 
Athlonb Regatta, Wednesday, Sept. 7.— No yacht sail- 
ing for want of wind. The rowing was very good. The 
Unda (University Rowing Club) won, beating the Messrs. 
Smyth. 
Birds and Ships. — A bird is a model of a ship constructed 
by the hand of God, in which the conditions of swiftness, 
manageability, and lightness are absolutely and necessarily 
•the same as in vessels built by the hand of man. There are 
not in the world two things which resemble each other more 
strongly, both mechanically and physically speaking, than 
the carcase and framework of a bird and a ship. The breast- 
bone so exactly resembles a keel, that the English language 
has retained the name. The wings are the oars, the tail the 
rudder. That original observer, Hubert, the Genevese, who 
has carefully noticed the flight of birds of prey, has even 
made the use of the metaphor thus suggested to establish a 
characteristic distinction between rowers aud sailers. Tho 
rowers are the falcons, who have the first or second wing- 
feather the longest, and who are able, by means of this 
powerful oar, to dart right into the wind’s eye. The mere 
sailers are the eagles, the vultures, aud the buzzards, whose 
more rounded wings resemble sails. The rowing bird is to 
the sailing bird what tho steamer, that laughs at adverse 
winds, is to the schooner, which cannot advance against 
them. — Dickens's Household Words. 
Regatta at Havre. — The regatta at Havre on Sunday 
was favoured by the most delightful weather. The first 
prize, of 800f., given by Prince Jerome for decked sailing 
boats, was won by the Montalembort, which was the only one 
that started. For tho gigs, the first prize, consisting of 
S&vros porcelain given by the Emperor, was won by the 
Due do FramboLsie, aud the second by the Juive. The first 
prizo for rowing boats was carried off by Parisian canotiers. 
— Galignani. 
Yachting at Havre. — Two pleasure-boats of the London 
Yacht Club, tho Belvedere, belonging to Mr. H. Chilton, and 
the Amazon to Mr. A. Young, arrived at Havre during the 
regatta on Sunday, in order to take part in the sailing 
match, but from their length aud tonnage they could not be 
permitted to run. M. Grandin, the director of the regatta, 
expressed to the owners of tho English yachts his regret that 
the regulations of the races compelled him to refuse them 
admission, but said if they would sail against each other, the 
town of Havre would be happy to present the winner with a 
bracelet of French workmanship as a souvenir of their visit. 
This was readily agreed to, and the yachts started, and the 
prize, consisting of a gold bracelet ornamented with tur- 
quoises, was won by Mr. Young, who had on board a lady, 
who became the owner of the bracelet, and by whom it was 
much admired. Tho owners of the yachts were much 
gratified by the reception given them, and promised that a 
fleet of yachts should be present at tho next regatta. — 
Galignani. 
Royal Harwich Yacht Ci.ud. — I t will be seen by Tues- 
day's Gazette, that the commodore of this club, Sir C. H. 
Ibbetsou, Bart, is appointed Captain in the 5th West York 
Regiment of Militia. 
Ledsund, Baltic. — The yacht Heroine, arrived here on 
the 31st ult. 
Margate.— Our regatta committee, having secured J. 
Taddy Friend, Esq., of Northdown, for their patron, have 
made such good headway as to enable them to issue a good 
programme of prizes to be contended for, in which our trim- 
built serviceluggers will contend forprizes against others from 
the coast. There will be matches for smaller crafts, together 
with rowing matches to test the sinews aud skill of our hardy 
boatmen. Wo hope that tho public will, by liberal subscrip- 
tions, enable the committee to make satisfactory arrangements 
for the 21st instant. — South-Eastern Gazette. 
Bomarsukd, Aug. 22. — The Esmeralda yacht is up here 
still, aud I believe Mr. Brierley, as also Mr. Dolby, are both 
up here sketching. The squadron here consists of Bulldog, 
Edinburgh, Leopard, Ajax, Blenheim, Hogue, Driver, Gladia- 
tor, Odin, Valorous, Arrogant, Gorgon, Locust. Vulture goes 
to-morrow to Dnntzic. Ajax and Penelope busy at Boumrsund 
getting her guns up. Gloriana schooner-yaolit arrived here on 
Sunday night, seventeen days from Portsmouth. 
LOUGH CORRIB REGATTA. 
Lough, Monday, Aug. 14. — This annual gathering, for 
which extensive preparations had been made, received an 
unexpected cheek on Friday night, in the sudden death of the 
Rev. Rutlege Lambert, whose son had won the cup last year, 
and had been to Cork for the purpose of purchasing a boat to 
sail in competition with a newly-built cutter, The Pet, 
prepared specially by Mr. Lynch for this race. Notwithstand- 
ing this sudden gloom, large numbers of the peasantry 
assembled to witness the sports, which commenced by the 
starting of Tho Pet, Snake, and Kate, for the Challenge Cup. 
At starting the Snake took the lead, aud maintained her 
position well until near Lemonfield, when the heavier 
tonnage and lofty canvas of The Pet in a strong breeze began 
to tell. Here she took the lead and maintained it well until 
reaching home, which she did, being in advance of the other 
two, and won. When reduced to her level of time she found 
herself the winner by some fifteen minutes. The Snake, a 
good second, closely followed by the Kate. Owing to this 
being the first trial of tho Pet, much interest was naturally 
excited. Tho next race, for four-oared boats, came off imme- 
diately after. Four bouts started ; and, after a well-con- 
tested nice, was cleverly won by Miss Finnis. Then came 
off a match between the lake trading luggers. Seven started, 
and excited much interest. The laurels of the race were 
cleverly won by two Galway boats, Cloouan, of Wood-quay, 
being first, aud Davern second. Other rowing races, with a 
punt chase, followed ; after which, in the most orderly man- 
ner, the peasantry returned to their homes. A display of 
fireworks took place in the evening at Ashford House. 
Auu. 15. — At half-past three o'clock the sports commenced 
with the same boats, wind, water, and men, with the same 
result in the race for the cup, save aud except that the second 
and third boats changed places. Miss Fiunis's boat not 
having started, and the third boat having given up at an 
early period in the race, a capital run ensued between the 
other two boats. A two-oared boat-race followed, and was 
cleverly won by the Banshee, winner of the race in the same 
class the day before. The concluding race was one of boats 
rowed by women, which afforded very considerable amuse- 
ment, and which, if we may dare to use the phrase, was much 
enhanced by the upset of a boat containing upwards of twenty 
peasant girls, who, although well soused iu the waters of the 
Lough, were fortunately rescued without auy other damage 
than the inconvenience arising from their involuntary 
ducking. — [The River Corrib Regatta came off on Monday, 
the 1 1th instant. — E d.] 
ATIILONE REGATTA— 1854. 
This regatta took place near Carberry Island, on’ the 
6tli, 7th, and 8th of September, under the patronage of the 
Marquis of Westmeath aud Lord Castlemaine. The following 
is the programme : — 
First Day. 
Sailing Match. — A Silver Challenge Cup (to be won three 
years iu succession), value 25 soys, for bona fide gentlemen's 
yachts, the property of subscribers of £1 to the regatta 
fund, or members of a yacht club. A time race — un- 
finished. Next day, Mary Alice beat Avenger and Aurora. 
Rowing Match. — A Purse of Sovereigns, not less than £15, 
for four-oared boats, to be rowed by gentlemen ; a tie race 
if four boats enter. Unda beat Shannon. 
Rowing Match. — A Prize of £3 for two-oared boats not 
exceeding twenty -five feet keel ; to carry a steer er. Won by 
the Nortons. 
Sailing Match. — A Handicap for a Silver Challenge Cup 
(to be won two years in succession), value 20 sovs, for bond 
fide gentlemen's yachts, as on first day. A time race. Won 
by Dulphiu, beating Avenger, Juan, Mary, and Wasp. 
The yachts for the race each day were to assemble off 
Carberry Island at ten o’clock. Puut chases and other amuse- 
ments were advertised, at the discretion of the stewards — 
Hon. R. Handcock ; P. Grehan, Esq. ; S. Hodsou, Esq. ; J. 
W. Maunaell, Esq. ; John Ennis, Esq. ; A. W. Smythe, Esq. ; 
and William Lewis, Esq. Secretary, P. Grehan, Esq., Mount 
Plunkett. 
LOUGH ERNE REGATTA— 1854. 
The above regatta took place on Tuesday and Wed- 
nesday, the 29th and 30th of August, aud Friday, the 1st of 
September. Tho stewards were — The High Sheriff of the 
county Fermanagh, the Earl of Enniskillen, Henry D’Arcy, 
Henry Loftus, and Paul Dane, Esqrs. We subjoin the bill 
of fare : — 
First Day. 
A Prizo of the value of £50, for all yachts exceeding 
twelve tons. Half a minute per ton time to be given. 
The course and rules the same as for all former cups. 
To be won three times by the same person. £20 to be given 
annually to the winner of the race. Three to enter. Bamba 
won. 
A Salver for yachts not exceeding twenty-five feet from 
outside of stem to outside of stern-post aloft. Halcyon 
won. 
Second Day. 
A Prize of the value of £25, for all yachts not exceeding 
twelve tons. Same rules us iu the £50 prize. £20 to be 
given annually to the winner of the race. Banshee won. 
Third Day. 
A Handicap race for all yachts. To carry any canvas they 
please, provided they declare to the secretary of the club, 
before the 30th August, what sails they propose carrying. 
Entrance £1. £5 added by the club. Eagle won. 
£5 will be given to be competed for by luggage boats. 
Mary won. 
The members were requested to meet at Rossclare, on 
Monday the 28th of August, to appoint judges and make 
other arrangements. All yachts were entered before six 
o'clock on tho day previous, with the secretary, Henry 
D’Arcy, Esq. 
CARRICK-ON-SHANNON REGATTA. 
The above town presented, on Tuesday, the 15th ult., 
the largest assemblage of persons of every class which had 
been congregated in that place within the last thirty years. 
Many gentlemen of high respectability and standing in 
society, accompanied by several of the fair daughters of the 
surrounding counties (Sligo, Roscommon, Cavan, &c.) adding 
very considerably to the number aud materially to the 
beauty which Leitrim on this occasion presented. The 
v isi tors, as well as the inhabitants of Carrick, should feel 
indebted to the proprietor of the soil, who so kindly aided 
the Regatta Committee by his munificent donation and 
other assistance to enable them to carry out their views. 
The unexpected and unavoidable absence of that gentleman, 
although generally regretted, was, however, not so severely 
felt as at first apprehended, for his place was taken aud well 
sustained by Monsieur Victor L. de l'Herault, who employed 
a steamer for the purpose of affording the ladies and gentle- 
men present, and particularly those who came a distance, 
every opportunity of witnessing the sailing, and at the same 
time to glide over the enchanting waters of the noble 
Shannon. 
The First Race. 
The regatta commenced precisely at one o'clock, when the 
following four-oared boats appeared, the men in each being 
dressed as follows : — 
H. Dyme’sboat Green. 
C. Moraghan’s — Martino. 
B. Moraghan's Blue. 
W. Kelly s Bed. 
Capt, Siidlier'8 White. 
The race was well contested while proceeding in the 
direction of the late Captain Gross's garden, where they were 
to turn ; but on their return the two former left the latter 
three considerably in the rear. The contention then was 
between Byrne’s and Moragliau’s boats, but ultimately 
Byrue’s boat first gained the winning-post by nearly a length. 
For the second heat three boats started, namely H. Byrne s, 
C. Moraghan’s and B. Moraghan’B— The race excited much 
interest, but terminated iu the arrival of Byrne's boat. 
The Second Race. 
For this race the same three boats started, and the contest 
concluded in the victory of Mr. Byrne. 
Iu the second heat the second and third boats were 
withdrawn, consequently Mr. Byrne had a “ walk-over. 
A Punt Race was intended, but as no cots were entered 
there was of course no race. Thera were, however, some 
private pulling matches which caused much amusement. 
It was also inteuded to have a turf-boat match for £1, but 
as only one entered it could not go on. 
HOLYWOOD (CO. DOWN) REGATTA. 
Thursday, August, 17. 
This regatta, which is the second for the season that has 
taken place iu the Belfast Lough, came off yesterday at 
Cultra, under very auspicious circumstances. — The day was 
remarkably fine, aud the sport throughout excellent. Robert 
Batt, Esq., commodore of the Royal Western Yacht Club 
of Ireland, acted as commodore on the occasion. About 
twelve o'clock the Lough, off Cultra, presented an animated' 
appearance. Sail boats aud row boats flitted about in eountr 
