June 16, 1906.] 
FOREST AND STREAM. 


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Yachting Fixtures for 1906. 
Memsers of Race Committees and Secretaries will con- 
fer a favor by sending notice of errors or omissions in 
the following list, and also changes which may be made 
in the future. 
JUNE. 
16. Royal Canadian, 30ft. class, 
16. Larchmont, Y. R. A. 
16. Boston, Hull. 
16. Keystone, club. 
16. Beverly, club, Buzzard’s Bay. 
16. Columbia, power boat. 
16. Bensonhurst, open, 
16. South Boston, run to Marblehead. 
16. Columbia, Mass., cruise to Gloucester. 
16. Taunton, dories. 
16. Winthrop, handicap. 
16. Hingham, O. D. C., Crow Point. 
16. Rhode Island, ladies’. 
16. Kennebec, Bath, open. 
17. South Boston, run to Gloucester. 
17. Columbia, Mass., at Gloucester. 
17. Winthrop, run to Gloucester. 
18. Boston, Y. R. A., Hull. 
18. Hingham, club, Crow Point. 
18. Beverly, club, Buzzard’s Bay. 
18. South Boston, end of cruise. 
18. Columbia, end of cruise. 
.18. Winthrop, run Gloucester to Winthrop. 
18. Cohasset, club. 
19. East Gloucester, championship. 
20. Atlantic, open, Underwood cup, 3 P. M. 
21. Portland, start of cruise. 
21. New York, 59th annual, Glen Cove. , 
23. Corinthian, Marblehead, club, afternoon. 
28. New York A. C., Block Island race, Travers Island. 
23. Royal Canadian. 
28. Seawanhaka and New York, long distance, Y. R. A. 
23. Hingham, O. D. C. 
23. Beverly, club, Buzzard’s Bay. 
23. Chicago, power boat. 
28. Atlantic, open, 3 P. M. 
23. Quincy, club. 
28. Corinthian, Marblehead, ocean race, Isles Shoals. 
23. Taunton, power boats. 
23. American, Newburyport, dories. 
23. Winthrop, handicap. 
23. Cohasset, club. 
23. Edgewocd, Possner cup. 
24. Morrisania, Corinthian Union. 
25. New York, Glen Cove, New York thirties. 
25. Newport. 
26. Indian Harbor, cruising race to Bartlett’s Reef, 8 A.M, 
27. Atlantic, closed, 3 P. M. 
28. Ol en adda power boat race, Marblehead to New 
: ork. 
30. Y. R. A., New. Rochelle. 
30. Royal Canadian, 30ft. class. 
30. Boston, Marblehead. 
30. Keystone, special. 
30. Bristol, Bristol-Montauk race. 
30. Wianno, club. 
30. Hingham, O. D. C. 
30. Beverly, club, Buzzard’s Bay. 
30. Wollaston, inter-club. 
30. Atlantic, open, Crescent A. C. regatta, 3 P. M. 
30. Mosquito Fleet, Mass. 
30. South Boston, interclub. 
30. Eastern, ocean, New London, Marblehead. 
30. Winthrop. . 
30. Newport. 
30. Cohasset. 
30. American, Mass., cruise to Annisquam. 
THE POWER BOAT. 
Ir is rather early in the season to form an 
opinion as to the probable success of the races 
under the auspices of the various clubs and asso- 
ciations, for boats propelled by gasolene. In the 
past the interest in such races, in many cases 
considerable, has not evinced an enthusiasm that 
was anything more than ephemeral, and the ex- 
planation of the decline of racing of this class 
of boat is hard to find. The reports of the last 
winter indicate that about 10,000 power boats 
were built or are being built for use during this 
season, but in the races so far few competitors 
have appeared. Every one accustomed to be on 
or near inland or coast waters knows the constant 
chug-chug of the boats driven by gasolene en- 
gines, and to see a boat propelled by oars is 
really becoming almost unusual. 
The cruising launch propelled by a machine 
consuming gasolene for fuel is the boat par ex- 
cellence of the time. These boats, with small 
power, are not great consumers of fuel, and their 
speed is sufficient to take their owners away for 
a day or two with the conviction that if the most 
ordinary provision has been made in the filling 
of fuel tanks, he may return at a certain time, 
thus allowing the maximum period for enjoying 
the holiday. Heretofore with sailing craft, a com- 
plication of gear, uncertain passages, and delay 
from lack of wind have militated against them, 
but, with the advent of the power-driven boat, 
thousands enjoy scenes and the _ recreations 
amidst them, wholly unknown ten years ago. 
The institution of long-distance cruising power 
boat races challenges interest and tends to bring 
out the ingenuity and resources of the designer, 
of the engineer and lastly of the crew, who cause 
the contrivance to win—or lose. 
The greatest good in power-driven boats is 
not necessarily in racing, but in the ability of 
these little vessels to carry safely and happily 
their occupants away from the cares of our busy 
existence. 
If racing will develop the boat that it may be 
more useful as a means to the enjoyment of 
living on the water, let us have racing; but let it 
be racing of such a kind as will not invite acci- 
dent, and will supply the best information for the 
building and handling of able, inexpensive and 
safe cruising power-driven boats. 
British Letter. 
CowrEs TO CrtypE RAce.—The Royal London 
Yacht Club gave another race from Cowes to the 
Clyde this year, the conditions being the same 
as that of last season. It was a handicap for 
yachts exceeding one hundred tons. Four yachts 
started from the club house off Cowes on May 
24; the schooners Adela, Mr. Claud T. Cayley, 
and Evelyn, Mr. George F. Lett, and the cutters 
Merrymaid, Mr. J. E. Terry, and Norlanda, Mr. 
C. S. Milburn. Of these the first three took part 
in the race last year. The yachts experienced 
heavy weather the first day or two, Adela and 
Norlanda both giving up. Evelyn and Merry- 
maid sought shelter in Portland Harbor for some 
hours on the evening of the 24th, and then beat 
in a strong westerly wind to the Lizard. They 
met with storms and calms alternately and plenty 
of rain. Merrymaid opened out a big lead more 
than once and then was becalmed, while the 
schooner closed up the gap. The pair were off 
Port Patrick on May 27, the cutter being then 
about seven miles ahead. Merrymaid lost sight 
of the schooner that evening and got well away 
in the light airs. On the morning of the 29th 
there was a storm of wind and rain for about 
three hours, after which calms and catspaws pre- 
vailed till the finish. The leader entered the 
Clyde at 8 A. M., and it took her six hours to do 
the last fifteen miles. Evelyn was still becalmed 
off Pladda, when Merrymaid got her winning 
eun. Evelyn took second prize. 
THe Dover To HELIGOLAND RAcE.—The entries 
for the German Emperor’s cup race closed on 
May 21. They are not so numerous as usual, 
owing to the absence of British yacht owners, 
who have made up their minds to support their 
own regattas. The following yachts are entered 
to start on June 16. Ailsa, yawl 102 tons, Mrs. 
Hill Lewis; Clara, schooner, 185 tons, Mr. Max 
Guilleaume; Sunshine, schooner, 117 tons, Mr. 
A. H. Solomar; Navahoe, yawl, 232 tons, Mr. 
G. W. Watjen; Armgard, yawl, 131 tons, Messrs. 
Von Brocken and Seebeck; Betty, yawl, 92 tons, 
Mr. I. H. Benn, and Sula, yawl, 80 tons, Mr. 
Crosier Bailey. It will be be interesting to see 
how Ailsa and Navahoe compare in speed, as this 
will be the first time these two have met. ‘The 
seven boats are a pretty scratch lot, and it will 
tax the resources of the handicappers to put 
them on anything like level terms, but it is a long 
course—about 316 miles—and there are always 
chances for everybody. If the wind should be 
light and fair, the schooner Sunshine, with her 
large sail spread, should have an excellent show; 
if strong and foul, the yawls Ailsa and Navahoe 
should have the best chance. 
THE Ctypde Fortrnicut.—Class racing proper 
opens this season for the first time on the Clyde. 
This has, of course, necessitated a complete re- 
vision of all the fixtures for June and July, but 
it revives the Irish regattas and Plymouth week, 
both of which suffered so severely last year. 
There will be a big muster of all classes on the 
Scottish firth; the clubs which did not appear 
to favor the new scheme when it was mooted 
have thrown themselves heartily into it now, and 
no pains have been spared to make the fixture a 
complete success. Of the big class all will be 
present. There will be a good muster in the 
handicap fleets, and three of last year’s quartette 
of 52-footers will be there, Maymon being in 
he sale list. There is always a big fleet of 
smaller yachts on the Clyde and Irish ports, 
which give additional local interest to the racing, 
and all that is wanted to complete the success 
of the Clyde racing is fine weather. 
Be He WErtye 


Boston Letter. 
Two More SonperkKLAsse Boats.—During the 
week more boats have been announced for the 
Sonderklasse to compete in the American trial 
races, making the total number of new boats for 
the class seventeen. One of these is now being 
built at the Baker Yacht Basin, Quincy, from 
designs of Mr. F. T. Wood, an amateur, who is 
an inspector in the Boston Custom House. The 
owner’s name is being kept secret, for some rea- 
son best known to the designer. This boat, which 
is nearing completion, is said to be of extreme 
type. The last new one to be ordered will be 
from the board of Messrs. Small, Bros., for Mr. 
F. G. Macomber, Jr., who has also ordered a boat 
from the Herreshoffs. This boat will be 37ft. 
over all, 20ft. waterline, 6ft. r1in. beam and Sit. 
34in. draft. The dimensions are much the same 
as those of the boat turned out by the same 
designers for the syndicate of the Southern Y. C., 
but the Macomber boat will be more of a scow. 
Mr, Macomber’s Herreshoff boat is about ready 
for launching. 
PortLAND Y. C. Invites Boston Y. C.—The 
Portland Y. C. has voted to invite the Boston 
Y. C. to become its guest on the annual cruise of 
the latter club to the eastward in July. It is ar- 
ranged to give a very elaborate smoker in honor 
of the visiting club on the evening of the arrival 
of its squadron, and to hold races, open to yachts 
of both clubs the next day. The Boston Y. C. 
has always visited the Portland Y. C. on its 
cruise to the eastward, and the best of feeling 
exists between the two organizations. There is 
every reason to believe that the invitation this 
year will be accepted. 
Uvira Soitp.—The steam yacht Uvira, ex Al- 
thea, ex Judy, formerly owned by Mr. J. B. 
Rhodes, of New Bedford, has been sold to Mr. 
Frank Chase, of Waterville, Me. She is now at 
Bath.  Uvira was built by the Herreshoffs in 
1890. She is 102ft. 3in. over all, 86ft. waterline, 
I1ft. 5in. beam and sft. 8in. draft. She has a 
speed of about fifteen miles an hour. Mr. 
Charles Hayden, of the Boston and Eastern Yacht 
Clubs, owned Uvira before he purchased his pres- 
ent steam yacht Wacondah, ex Aria. 
