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FOREST AND STREAM 
[Sept. 3, 1910. 
Larchmont One-Design—Course, ii l / 2 Miles— 
Houri, 3-59-58; Iola, 3 - 56 - 31 - 
Sloops, Class B—Course, n l / 2 Miles—Hoy¬ 
den. 3-48.13; Hamburg, 4 - 52 - 40 - 
Manhasset Bay One-Design—Course, 7 J 4 
Miles—Manhaska, 2.50.08; Ardette, 2.47.02; 
Scylla, 2 . 44 . 41 - 
Sloops, Class S—Course, 7 J 4 Miles—Nereid. 
2.41.30; Alpha. 2.59.12; Let Her Be, 3.20.04; Di¬ 
ana, 3.14.47; Catseye, 2.34.47. 
Bug Class—Course, 7% Miles—Big Bug, 
2.46.42; Iney, 2.40.36; Dragon Fly, 2.56.40; Rose 
Bug, 2.43.50; Mayfly. 4.00.12. 
Stamford One-Design—Course, TY\ Miles— 
Dart, 3.46.32; Fiddler, 3.11.12; Scaup, 3.03.14. 
New Rochelle One-Design—Course, 7% Miles 
—Virginia, 3.16.32; La Rochelle, 4.12.08. 
Match Race—Course, nY Miles—Io, 4.43.36; 
Clara, not timed. 
New York C. C. 
The Marine and Field Club on Gravesend Bay 
gave up last Saturday to the New York Canoe 
Club in order that the annual regatta of that 
club might be sailed. A storm on June 25 
caused a postponement. Some yachts which 
usually race in the Gravesend Bay regatta were 
absent because they were being specially pre¬ 
pared for the Thompson and Lipton Cup races 
and for other events to be sailed during At¬ 
lantic race week. There was a steady wind from 
S. by W. and the racing was good from start 
to finish. Unfortunately one of the mark 
boats was wrecked and the race for sailing 
dinghies spoiled. The committee may order it 
re-sailed. The official handicapper being out of 
town no allowance could be figured in the han¬ 
dicap classes. The elapsed times: 
Sloops, Class Q—Course, 10.5 Miles—Flor¬ 
ence, 1.50.25; Spider, 1.51.10. 
Handicap, First Div.—Course, 10.5 Miles— 
Joy, 1.58.57; Miana, 2.01.07; Peri II, 2.01.27; La 
Cubana, 2.08.25; Kestral, 2.13.35. 
Handicap, Second Div.-—Course, 8 Miles— 
Careless, 1.53.07: Beeze. 2.02.25; Beta, 2.16.50. 
Sloops, Class S—Course, 8 Miles—Blue Bill, 
1.49.10; Bensonhurst, 1.50.50; Alice. 1.54.00; 
Opal, 1.54.25; Althea, 1.55.05; M. and F., 1.56.05 
Gravesend Knockabouts—Course, 8 Miles— 
Mouse, 1.52.57; Slow Poke, 1.55.30; Suffragette, 
1.55.58; Bobs, 1.56.20; Scud, 1.56.50; Merry 
Widow, 1.57.50; Shylack, 1.58.10; Pike, 1.58.55; 
Chico, 2.03.25. 
Dinghies—Course, 4 Miles—Sheets, 1.10.25; 
Aries, 1.10.45; Viva, 1.11.45; Bullfinch, 1.12.55; 
Slash, 1.14.40; Meteor, did not finish. 
Wollaston Y. C. 
The regatta of the Wollaston Y. C. sailed 
Saturay was one of the most successful of the 
Massachusetts season. Seventy-one yachts were 
entered and fifteen more could not leave their 
moorings because of the inability of their own¬ 
ers to get crews. The scene on Quincy Bay was 
a very pretty one and the weather conditions 
were ideal. There was a fresh wind from E.. 
and the racing was so close and interesting that 
seconds often separated the yachts at the finish. 
The elapsed and corrected times follow: 
Class A—Marie, 0.41.19; Mary, 0.41.42; Kit, 
0.43.42; Eleanor, 0.43.47; Thordis, 0.45.13; Mar¬ 
ion III, 0.45.42; Beryl XV, 0.46.26; Flirt, 0.48.33. 
Class C—Violet, 0.53.45; Rival, 0.59.23. 
Class D—Dolly III. 1.08.03; Busy Bee, 1.09.16; 
Josephine, 1.11.39; Mudjekeewiss, 1.11.53; Dart- 
well I, 1.12.00; Emeline, withdrew. 
Class I—Bonitwo, 1.10.18; Aurora, 1.10.38; 
Kittiwake, 1.11.25; Reina, 1.12.00; Answer, 
1.12.10; Dorchen, 1.12.23; Aspinquid III, 1.12.30; 
Mouse, 1.13.10; Acanthus, 1.19.45. 
Class B—Anna C., 0.43.43; Sintram, 0.44.25; 
Winona, 0.46.02; Idol, 0.46.53; Louise, 0.53.29; 
Eleanor, 0.55.34. 
Class X—Sunny Jim, 1.15.15; Teaser, 1.16.57; 
Barbara, 1.18.40; Elizabeth, 1.18.46; Oaxaca, 
1.19.08; Bessie A., 1.19.35; Fleetwing, 1.20.23; 
Terror, 1.21.10; Naiad, 1.21.10. 
Class S—Waweenock, 0.48.44; Ruggie, 0.48.23; 
Zoe, 0.51.03; Winnihaden, 0.55.35; I- X. L., 
0.55.48; Maritza, 0.59.04; Niji, 1.07.24; Toss, 
1.11.44. 
Hingham One-Design—Usona, 1.24.58; Inez, 
1.26.38; Marwindor, 1.27.05; Pollywog, 1.27.30; 
Hanky, 1.29.50; Possum, 1.30.06. 
Midnight Yacht Race. 
Last year as the result of an argument about 
the relative speed of some yachts a race was 
started off the Corinthian Y. C. house at Mar¬ 
blehead about midnight and the yachts sailed 
around a long triangle, finishing early in the 
morning. That race was such a novelty that it 
was repeated this year, and shortly before mid¬ 
night Saturday, August 20, five yachts started 
to sail over a 38-mile course. It was a perfect 
night for such a contest. The sky was clear 
and a good S. W. wind was blowing. The sea 
was smooth. They went to Boston Lightship, 
then to the Eastern Point Whistling Buoy and 
then home, and all covered the course within 
8J/2 hours. The starters were the 31-raters 
Wianno and Timandra, the 31-foot yawl Foot¬ 
pad, the 25-foot sloop Virginia and the 42-foot 
sloop Acushla. The first leg was a close reach 
and Acushla took a good lead, with Wianno 
second and Timandra third. At the light vessel 
the wind had freshened considerably. It was a 
run to the Eastern Point with spinnakers and 
Acushla still retained her lead, while Timandra 
passed Wianno. It was windward work on the 
last leg and the wind got lighter. Timandra 
stood off shore and was beaten by both Wi¬ 
anno and Virginia. Virginia succeeded in 
working into second position. The elapsed 
times were: Acushla II, 6.37.10; Virginia, 
6-39-07; Wianno, 7.11.50; Timandra, 7.12.28; 
Footpad, 8.47.18. 
Beverly Y. C. 
Light fluky winds marred the regatta of the 
Beverly Y. C. on Buzzard's Bay last Saturday. 
The wind during the afternoon seemed to be 
trying to box the compass and the conditions 
were most trying. Lethe was the winner of the 
21-foot class, Beaver won the Sonder race. En¬ 
deavor won in the 15-foot class and Miss Ethel 
Cabot’s Pinnock won in the dory class. The 
elapsed times: 
21-Foot Class—Lethe, 2.56.15; Terrapin, 
302.44; Gypsey, 3.04.30; Macabaro, 3.04.36; 
Phantom, 3.17.35: Barnacle, 3.21.03. 
Sonder Class—Beaver, 3.04.11; Helen, 3.05.29; 
Sally VIII, 3.06.02; Biebler, 3.09.44; Toboggan, 
3.10.32; Bandit, 3.11.08; Maria, 3.11.46; Coot, 
3.11.50; Junita, 3-13-12; Picottee, 3-13-30; Sea 
Coon, did not finish. 
15-Foot Class—Endeavor, 2.56.14; Rebekah, 
2.57.12; Try, 3.00.04 Polly, 300.45; Bantam, 
3.00.48; Vim, 3.02.14; Yalu, 3.04.01; Peacock, 
3.04.07; Fly, 304-09; Tinker, 3.04.21; Varda, 
3 04.34: Jill- 3 - 05 - 44 - 
Dory Class—Pinnock, 2.04.29; Gnome, 2.05.49; 
Chipmunk, 2.06.32; Bonita, 2.09.52; Cyphar, 
2.13.40. 
Sally XI. Has New Owner. 
Demarest Lloyd, of the Eastern Y. C.. has 
purchased from Lawrence Percival, of Boston, 
the sonder boat Sally XI. Mr. Lloyd intends 
to take her to Buzzard's Bay to race in the 
trials the first week in September and she 
should give a good account of herself, as in 
heavy weather the boat proved herself to be 
very fast. Sally will start around the Cape next 
Thursday for Buzzard’s Bay. 
Mr. C. D. Poinier, of Boston, has purchased 
from Mrs. Gordon C. Wendell, of New York, 
the 25-foot sloop Bandersnatch. 
These transfers were made through John G. 
Alden. 
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A Modern Instance. 
“The Committee have considered the pro¬ 
test,” said the Chairman, “and find that it is 
sustained. The yacht Aldebaran is therefore 
disqualified. I am sorry, Mr. Van Dyke.” he 
added, turning to the owner, “for it spoils a 
good race. But your own sailing master ad¬ 
mits fouling the mark, and that leaves us- no 
alternative.” 
“I guess I can take my medicine all right,” 
replied Van Dyke, “but this racing game is new 
to me, and there are a lot of things I want to 
know. Now perhaps you can tell me—” 
“Excuse me,” said a member, “but if there 
is no more business, I want to catch the 9.15.” 
“Nothing more,” said the Chairman, “the 
meeting is adjourned; it’s a hot night to be 
holding an inquest on a yacht race. But you 
were about to say something, Van Dyke?” 
“I was going to ask you some questions— 
yes,” replied Van Dyke, “but to begin with, 
shall I be disqualified if I press this button and 
order a few cold bottles?” 
“Not at all,” said the Chairman, “there are 
no rules on that subject except those made by 
the House Committee, and no man is disquali¬ 
fied until he is half seas over.” 
“Very well then,” and upon the appearance 
of the desired refreshments. Van Dyke assumed 
the office of master of ceremonies, and began to 
feel more like master of the situation. 
He was the general manager of the Van Dyke 
Construction Company, a business that was 
largely his own. and one which he had devel¬ 
oped from small beginnings as a personal en¬ 
terprise, until it became absolutely necessary to 
make use of outside capital. 
As a matter of fact he was comparatively new 
to yachting, having taken up with the sport by 
the gasolene route, on the advice of his physi- 
. cian, who told him that more fresh air was im¬ 
perative. During his second season he made a 
week’s cruise on the schooner yacht Aldebaran, 
enjoyed himself immensely, and ended by buy¬ 
ing the boat. She was fast as well as comfort¬ 
able, and made a good race in her own class. 
On the previous Saturday she had won handily, 
but had fouled a mark on the second round; a 
protest followed, and then, for the first time, 
Van Dyke began to investigate the rules. 
“New tell me,” he said, as the conversation 
became general, “why should a yacht be dis¬ 
qualified for a little thing like that? It did not 
affect the race.” 
“What else can we do?” replied the Chairman. 
“Racing is a test of seamanship, and every boat 
must keep clear of every other boat; and the 
marks of the course must be rounded fairly. If 
a skipper fries to gain a few yards by shaving 
the mark too closely, he does it at his own 
risk.” 
“Yes, I see,” said Van Dyke, “but the pen¬ 
alty is out of proportion to the offense; no one 
runs down a. mark on purpose, and in no other 
sport is a trifling accident made to disqualify a 
competitor.” 
“Not so trifling as it appears,” explained Sim¬ 
mons, one of the best helmsmen in the club. 
“Running down a mark boat may sink it or 
set it adrift, and the whole race may be 
spoiled.” 
“It is unfortunate, though,” said the Chair¬ 
man, “that we have but one penalty, no matter 
whether the offense be flagrant or accidental.” 
“What would you call a flagrant offense?” 
asked Van Dyke. 
“Something like this,” the Chairman replied. 
“Last year there was hot competition between 
two yachts in a certain class, and anything but 
good feeling between the owners. In an impor¬ 
tant race with several starters, A fouled B, ac¬ 
cidentally, I suppose, but anyway the case was 
proved. A might have retired at once, but in¬ 
stead of that he stuck to B, forced a luffing 
match, and in that way prevented B from win¬ 
ning. It looked like spite work, but we could 
do nothing more than disqualify A for the orig¬ 
inal offense.” 
“He should have been ordered off the course,” 
said Simmons. “By the way, how are the rules 
on that point? I believe it was done in Chi¬ 
cago, in a race for the Canada’s Cup.” 
