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sill be counted as a defeated boat in the credit- 
ng of p®ints to the boats that complete the race. 
The award of points will be made each day on 
he basis of the largest number of .boats start- 
ng on any day, it being assumed for the pur- 
toses of this competition that the number of 
>oats starting in a class is the same each day. 
Long Distance Races.—The course for the 
^oughkeepsie long distance race will be approxi- 
natfely 145 miles, starting from the club house 
md running northward along the Hudson River 
o a stake boat north of the Poughkeepsie bridge 
ind return. All boats will race as one class 
vith time allowance according to their rating. 
first prize will be awarded to the boat mak- 
ng the best corrected time; a second prize to 
he boat making the next best corrected time 
f four or more boats start in good faith; a 
hird prize to the boat making the third best 
orrected time if seven or more boats start in 
ike manner. 
The course for the Peekskill long distance race 
vill be approximately sixty miles, starting from 
he club house and running northward along 
he Hudson River to a stake boat at Peekskill 
;.ind return. Boats will race in two classes; over 
;o feet over all length, and 40 feet over all 
ength and under, with time allowance in each 
•lass according to their rating. A first prize will 
>e awarded to the boat in each class making the 
>est corrected time; a second prize to the boat 
n either class making the next best corrected 
ime if four or more boats start in such class 
n good faith; a third prize to the boat in either 
:lass making the third best corrected time if 
•even or more boats start in such class in like 
nanner. 
GENERAL CONDITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 
Excepting as otherwise stated, all races will 
>e governed by the rules of the American Power 
3 oat Association for 1909. 
| The propelling power may be any form of in- 
ernal combustion engine, using either gasolene, 
kerosene or naphtha. The quantity of fuel car¬ 
ded is optional with the owner, but all fuel on 
ooard must be carried in fixed tanks, perma- 
lently piped and connected. Any boat carrying 
in extra supply in cans or other temporary re- 
:eptacles will be disqualified. 
Each boat must display a racing number on 
-1 flag staff at the bow, at least three feet above 
:he deck. Racing numbers will be assigned by 
he regatta committee at its headquarters in the 
:lub station on or before the morning of the 
first race. 
Rating certificates should be filed with entries 
}f possible, otherwise must be filed with the re- 
jatta committee at or before noon of Wednes¬ 
day. Sept. 15. 
The regatta committee will accept the certifi- 
:ate of the official measurer of any regularly 
organized yacht or motor boat club when made 
n accordance with the rules of the American 
Power Boat Association, subject, however, to 
verification by the official measurer in case of 
protest, or if the regatta committee so require. 
Particulars as measurement may be 
flad by addressing the official measurer, M. M 
Whitaker, 1 Madison avenue, New York city, 
or the secretary of the regatta committee. 
Applications for measurement must be made 
? or before noon. Sept. 13, and boats placed at 
the disposal of the measurer at place and date 
named by him. 
Entries must be made in writing to the regatta 
committee, H. S. Gambel, Secretary, 314 Madi¬ 
son avenue. New York city, on or before Mon¬ 
day, Sept. 13, at noon. 
The regatta committee reserves the right to 
accept or reject any entry received after" Sept. 
M- The regatta committee also reserves the 
right to reject any entry, and all entries will be 
accepted subject to inspection by the committee. 
The owners of boats entered for these races 
ar their representatives must report to the re¬ 
gatta committee at the club house at or before 
9 j 3 ° o’clock on the morning of each race to 
obtain instruction as to courses, starting signals, 
■charts, racing numbers, etc. 
The committee are: Charles P. Tower, Frank 
Gheen, Walter M. Biehng. C. F. Chapman, 
M. M. Whitaker and W. B. Rogers, Jr. 
Yachting on the Pacific. 
San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 20.- — Editor Forest 
and Stream: Yachting is receiving more atten¬ 
tion among the sportsmen in San Francisco and 
vicinity this summer than ever before, and 
there have been but few boats laid up this 
season. There has never been a summer 
in a great many years, when the conditions 
have been as perfect as they have been 
this year, and on Saturday afternoons and 
Sundays the bay has been dotted with white 
wings. The principal race held during the past 
two weeks has been the ocean race from this 
city to Santa Cruz, and this event is destined to 
become a very popular one. It was instituted 
last year as an annual event, and the race then 
was won by Ruby. This year’s race was also 
won by that yacht, the smallest in the fleet, and 
she stands an excellent chance of annexing the 
cup donated by F. W. Swanton. This must be 
won three times in succession to become the 
property of any boat, but Captain Stevens has 
already scored two victories in as many trials. 
The race this year lacked considerable of being 
as speedy as the one last year, when the boats 
left the Heads early in the morning and were 
all at anchor in the bay at Santa Cruz by 2 
o’clock in the -afternoon and before the starter 
could reach the Surf City by train. 
The last race was more in the nature of a 
drifting match a good part of the time, and the 
first boat did not cross the finishing line until 
7:29:10. This boat was Monsoon., of the San 
Francisco Y. C., with Commodore Phillips at 
the wheel. Following her came Presto, owned 
by Commodore Stone and sailed by Captain J. 
Roberts, at 7:58:15. Ruby managed to pick up 
a breeze toward the finish and crossed the line 
at 8:26:30. As she had a time allowance of 
3h. 6s., she won by a considerable margin. 
Frolic, Nixie, Yankee, Halcyon, Meteor and 
Alert finished after dark, some of them not 
arriving until quite late. There was great in¬ 
terest evinced in the outcome of the race by the 
people of Santa Cruz, and the hills and bluffs 
were thronged all afternoon by crowds watch¬ 
ing for the first appearance of the racers. 
There was considerable disappointment felt over 
the late arrival, for it interfered with the festiv¬ 
ities that had been planned in honor of the 
guests. A grand ball was given in the Casino 
in the evening, and this was a highly delightful 
affair. The decorations of the ballroom were 
decidedly unique, there being miniature yachts 
here and there bearing on their sails the names 
of the yachts competing in the race. In the 
ten-mile race next day the Monsoon showed 
her heels to all the craft , in the race. An un¬ 
fortunate accident put two of the boats out of 
commission. Alert colliding with Yankee and 
retiring with a broken mainmast. Yankee was 
practically uninjured and finished second. 
There has been a great deal of attention paid 
to yacht racing in Southern California this 
month, the race for the Lipton cup at San 
Diego being the leading feature. As a result 
of this race, the cup will remain for another 
season in San Diego, having been, won again by 
Trilby. The result of the race was unsatisfac¬ 
tory to almost every one concerned, for the 
visiting yachtsmen met with unusually hard 
luck in the race. Mischief II. was disqualified 
for fouling Gretcben and Skidoo had her port 
throat halliards snap just as she was getting into 
a commanding position with a splendid chance 
to win. The first mishap of the day took place 
soon after the start was made, when a launch 
fouled Mischief II. It was decided to continue 
the race, and in the event that any boat other 
than Mischief II. should win, the race was to 
be sailed over again. This, however, was not 
necessary, as she later disqualified herself. A 
pretty race ensued on the home stretch, but 
here another accident occurred and Aeolus,was 
compelled to quit the race and drop anchor. 
Prenarations are being made by the Vallejo 
Yachting and Rowing Club for the second 
annual motor boat meet on Labor Day. A 
committee composed of Commodore Walter 
Pierce. J. A. Browne. H. F. Stahl, Chas. Gron- 
nan, Frank Lea and Paul Butler are making the 
necessary arrangements for the meet. 
ARTHUR BINNEY 
(Formerly Stewart & Binnet) 
Naval Architect and Yacht Broker 
Mason Building, Kilby Street, BOSTON, MASS. 
Cable Address, “Designer," Boston 
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Yacht Brokers and Naval Architects 
15 William Street, - -New York 
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