FOREST AND STREAM. 

[MArcH I0, 1906. 






TAS 
THE work attempted by the Conference on 
International Rating Rules, held in London on 
Jan. 15, progressed with harmony and dispatch. 
Only four days were required for the delegates 
representing the various foreign countries to ar- 
rive at definite conclusions. The results seemed 
satisfactory, and it was generally thought that 
the clubs of the different countries represented 
would ratify the actions of their delegates. 
The first discordant note has been sounded, 
however, by France. A letter from one of the 
French delegates, M. Louis Dyévre, which was 
published in the Yachtsman of Feb. 15, states 
that the Y. C. F is not ready to adopt the rule 
as accepted by the Conference. In so far as Eng- 
land is concerned the French connections are of 
the greatest consequence, and an affiliation of in- 
terests between these countries is of far greater 
importance than any British and German amalga- 
mation might be. 
All this would indicate that a well conceived 
and carefully directed plan which would be of im- 
measurable benefit to British and continental in- 
terests is not to be consummated for some time 
at least. That such a scheme is desirable there 
is no question, and that it will eventually be ac- 
complished there is no doubt. As a matter of 
fact the Conference made great headway, con- 
sidering the fact that so much had to be recon- 
ciled, even though all were anxious of attain- 
ing the same result. 
Should this Conference have failed entirely in 
its efforts, the various countries interested would 
INTERNATIONAL RATING RULE. 
still be more desirous than ever to bring about a 
universal rule, for the benefits to be derived are 
all the more apparent now than ever before. 
All the reports that appeared in the British 
papers and those cabled to our own press referred 
to the absence of American delegates at the Con- 
ference, and all were good enough to say that the 
United States not being represented was a source 
of regret. At that time we felt and stated that 
the absence of American delegates was unfortu- 
nate, although we fully realized that an interna- 
tional rule was chimerical and not to the best 
interests of the sport of both sides of the Atlantic. 
The conditions governing the racing are too 
widely different to ever fairly measure boats of 
both countries under one formula, unless it were 
most elastic, and then it might be lacking in other 
practical respects. 
Some of the later echoes of the Conference that 
have been reprinted in the American papers have 
stated that had the United States been repre- 
sented, some definite information regarding the 
New York Y. C.’s attitude in relation to the 
America’s Cup and future challenges might have 
been obtained. We hardly think the Conference 
would have digressed from its original purpose, 
the consideration of measurement alone, to 
the questioning of delegates from America as to 
the attitude of the New York Y. C. in the mat- 
ter of conditions relating to future challenges for 
the America’s Cup, for it is perfectly clear to all 
that had delegates been sent to the Conference 
they would not have been competent to discuss 
this subject. in any form whatever, as the treat- 
ment of this matter rests entirely with the New 
York Y. C.. the present holders of the trophy, and 
such conditions have no bearing on a conference 
called for the purpose of endeavoring to establish 
an international rating rule of measurement. 
Boston Letter. 
IMPROVEMENTS FOR CAPE ANN.—Yachtsmen who 
enjoy the annual racing carnivals of the Annis- 
quam Y. C. may be pleased to know that the 
deepening of the Annisquam River is now as- 
sured, $50,000 having been appropriated for the 
purpose. A bridge also is to be built over the 
cut leading from Gloucester harbor into the 
Annisquam River. Heretofore only boats of shoal 
draft could get through the cut and upper Annis- 
quam, and the change will be welcomed by those 
who have been obliged to take the much longer 
trip around the Cape after the Gloucester races. 
Cape Cat Men Meet.—The annual dinner of 
the Cape Catboat Association was held at the 
Hotel Essex on Friday evening, March 2, eighteen 
members being present. It was voted to adopt an 
association flag, the design to be a black cat, with 
back arched and tail distended, upon a _ red 
ground. The membership now consists of 25 boat 
owners and three non-owners. 
First YACHT Our.—tThe first boat of the sea- 
son has appeared in Dorchester Bay. She is the 
knockabout Simple Life, owned by Mr. Dwight 
N. Foster, of the Boston Y. C. She is moored 
off the club station at City Point. Another yacht 
out in Dorchester Bay is the 18ft. knockabout 
Aspenquid, owned by Mr. Channing Foster, of 
the Boston Y. C. 
MANCHESTER ONE-DESIGN Boats TO RACE.— 
The races of the Manchester Y. C. for the r4it. 
one-design sailing tenders from lines by Mr, A. 
E. Boardman, which were successful last season, 
are to be continued during the season of 1906. 
Eight boats raced last year and it is expected that 
new boats will be added this season. 
New Designs By SMALL Bros.—Messrs. Small 
3ros. have an order to design a 2oft. waterline 
sloop for Mr. R. W. Everest, of the Rochester Y. 
C. They also have an order for a 32ft. cruising 
launch for Mr. J. K. Lanning, of Fall River. This 
boat will have the double cabin trunks seen on 
larger boats, with a steering bridge between. 
GERM AN-AMERICAN® MatcH.—The circular has 
been issued giving the rules of the German- 
American match for the Roosevelt Cup, to be 
sailed off Marblehead in September. There will 
be five, and, if necessary, six races, three yachts 
competing on each side. The cup will go to the 
owner of the yacht which first wins three races, 
or wins the fifth race of the series. In case the 
deciding race is the thrid, the winner will not be 
allowed to compete in the: further races. If the 
deciding race is the fourth, the winner is ex- 
cluded from the fifth.. Should the first four races 
not have resulted in a decision only the winners 
of these four races can take part in the fifth race. 
Should a decision not be reached in the fifth 
race, owing to two yachts each having won two 
races, then a sixth and deciding race shall be 
sailed between these two yachts. 
The Eastern Y. C. will give prizes for each 
race, one for one to three yachts starting, and two 
for four to six yachts starting. 
Entries for the American trial .races will close 
on Monday, July 16, at 6 P. M., and must be for- 
warded to the German-American ‘race committee 
of the Eastern Y. C. Entries must be restricted 
to boats completed and launched. It is quite 
probable that more than a dozen boats will com- 
pete in these trial races, which are open to yachts 
of any organized American yacht club. 
CoRINTHIAN Y. C. Frxtures.—The Regatta. 
Committee of the Corinthian Y. C., of Marble- 
head has announced the following fixtures for 
1900 : 
June 9, Saturday.—Club race. 
June 23, Saturday.—Club race, afternoon. 
June 23, Saturday.—Start of ocean race to 
Isles of Shoals, evening. 
July 4, Wednesday.—Open race, morning. 
July 7, Saturday.—Club race. 
July 21, Saturday.—Club race. 
Aug. 8, Wednesday.—Midsummer series. 
Aug. 9, Thursday.—Midsummer series. 
Aug. 10, Friday—Midsummer series. 
Aug. 11, Saturday.—Open race. ; 
Aug. 25, Saturday.—Club race. 
Sept. 1, Saturday.—Club race. 
Sept. 3, Monday.—Grand handicap. 
Boats To BE Bur_t FRoM Mower Desians.—The 
E. Gerry Emmons Corp. has received an order 
to build six one-design boats from designs of Mr. 
Charles D. Mower for Lake Placid, in the Adi- 
rondacks. They will be fin keels, 20ft. over all, 
16ft. watherline and 6ft. beam, and will have 220 
sq. ft. of sail. At the Lawley yard a 22-footer, 
by the same designer, is to be built for a Bos- 
ton man for use in Gravesend Bay. , 
NEw Satts By Cousens & Pratt.—Messrs. 
Cousens & Pratt report the following orders for 
new suits of sails: Schooner Shiyessa, Vice- 
Commodore. Alfred Douglass; 57ft. yawl, J. H. 
Cromwell; 30ft. sloop Barracuda, Vice-Commo- 
dore H. H. Walker; 30ft. yawl Magaleep, 4oft. 
schooner for New York, 3o0ft. sloop Camilla, 3oft. 
yawl Tanager, yawl Diamond, yawl Wawenoc, 
yawl Keturah, 25footer Jingo, 22-footer designed 
by C. F. Herreshoff for Germany; 22-footer de- 
signed by B. B. Crowninshield for Larchmont ; 21- 
footer designed by Tams, Lemoine & Crane; 21- 
footer Polly, Mr. Leland T. Powers; 21-footer 
for Mr. Frank Paine, 21-footer for Mr. Charles 
Burgess, 21-footer designed by Small Bros., four 
18-footers designed by Mr. E. A. Boardman; 18- 
footers Arrow, Dorchin, Hugi, Osprey and 
Eclipse; 18-footer for Stockholm, Sweden; 18- 
footer for Mr. E. D. Gooderham, of Toronto; 
fourteen one-design 15-footers, Hingham Y. C.; 
15-footer Avalon, Cape cat Sheila, Seawanhaka 
Cup defender Alexandra, cat for Mr. G H. 
Murray, cat for Mr. John L. Smith, boat for class 
A and boat for class B, White Bear Lake; cat 
for Mr. J. H. Ross, challenger for 21ft. class, 
South Africa Interport Y. C. 
ReEcENT SALES.—Messrs. MacConnell Brothers 
report the following sales: 5oft. yawl Vidofner, 
owned by Mr. C. A. Welch, Jr., to Mr. Frank R. 
Neal; 4oft. power boat Hope, to Dr. H. C. Beck, 
of Newport, R. I., 6o0ft. cabin launch Tidy Adly 
to Mr. F. H. Curbuck, of Onset; 40-footer 
Gorilla, owned by Mr, Joseph Battles, to Mr. 
Daniel C. Roberts. 
Joun B. KILreen. 
CruIsING LAUNCH For W. C, LANE.—The New 
York Yacht, Launch & Engine Co., of Morris 
Heights, have been commissioned to build for 
Mr. W. C. Lane, New York, Ye Gr eastcriisme 
launch, The plans show a boat g2ft. over all, | 
Soft. waterline, 13ft. breadth and 4ft. draft. She 
will be a single screw boat of wooden construc- 
tion. Her motive power consists of a 105 horse- 
power six-cylinder motor. Two power boats will 
be carried on the davits. 
RRR 
SKIPPER FOR MAXWELL SCHOONER.—Mr. J. Rog- 
ers Maxwell has appointed Capt. John Hansen 
as skipper for his new schooner Queen, now 
building at the Herreshoff shops. Captain Han- 
sen’s last command was the auxiliary schooner 
Resolute. He was formerly in the famous 
schooner Iroquois. 
