Forest and Stream: 1896

Model Yachting. Tue first challenge race for the Outing trophy was sailed on over the course of the Wave Crest M. Y. C., off Fifty-sixth 9 Ridge. TheA STOREY was given int» the care of the American M. Y. rf last fall, to be sailed for in a race open to all model yachts, the winner to be the first holder and defender. Dolphin, of thy A.M. Y. C., was the winner out of fo ir starters; since then her owner has left the club, She was the defender of the trophy, the challenger being Wave, of the Wave Crest M. Y.C. Dolphin is 40.3 l.w.|. and 15in. beam, while Wave is 43in. l.w.l. and 14in. beam. The beam of Dolphin should have debarred her under the conditions of the trophy, but as she was allowed to sail in the first race last year no objection was made by Wave in the present case. The course was one-quarter of a mile to witdward and return, the winner of two heats to take the trophy. The wind was on crossed outside of light from the south. In the first heat Wave the flag marking the finish line, and in the second Dolphia did the same. In the @ boat collided with the skiff of Wave’s owner, and the boat was beaten by Dolphin, a | abr being made and the heat resailed. This time ‘Wave fouled Dolphin, and the latter was interfered with by an outside rowboat, so the heat was called off, to be sailed on May 24. The times were: FIRST HEAT. Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. Paiesen once flag. 3 26 20 19 48 0 10 01 SECOND BEAT. 0 03 45 0 10 10 Finished outside. 01010 0 34 23 iphin Dolphin protested last heat. 0 13 00 0 14 45 American Model Y. C. BROOKLYN—NEW YORK BAY. Saturday, May 30. Tue opening races of the American Model Y. C. from off the new salt-water station was somewhat marred by the few starters and a half a day lost in measuring all the 17 yachts that pi to start, but did not come to time. The new measuring tank not being in proper condition for accurate measurements, only a| measurements were taken by measurer Nichols, who will have to go through the same performance when the tank is properly adjusted. Four-yachts came to the line for the first class, expected of the Ripple, but owing to her could net keep up with the other yachts A great deal was uliar steering gear she down wind, they using the ordiaeyy autonece steering gear. She finally gave up racing for the day. ry Alida was unfortunate after Saisitng the firat heat out- side the flags by getting away from her owner and running under the nosepole of a large sloop yacht lying at anchor, making a complete wreck of her mast and rigging, therefore not being able to start in the other heat. The third class resolved itself into a very pretty race between pineeva and Ida May, Minerva eventually winning after a stubborn ight. ‘The second class did not fill, the rules calling for three yachts or no race, and only two showing up, the same being the case with the schooner class. AS8S.W. to W. wind blew all day, fluctuating from 3 to 6 miles per hour, with a moderate sea on. FIRST HEAT—FIRST CLASS SLOOPS. Start. Elapsed. Corrected. Mary Alida, Jos. Brown. Kittie D., H. V. Davis 11 50 18 0 16 15 0 16 4344 Edith, Neff & Pigott. 1 49 20 0 14 00 0 13 2916 0 16 33 017 51 Ripple, L. R. Thurlow Henrietta, J. D. 1 5125 Outside. +1 51 03 15 Kittie D. Edith.. Did not finish. . Fouled. Henrieti 0 14 42) 0 15 20% Minerva, J. D. Casey. Dolce, E Autepen.., Ida May, Neff & Pigott. Minerv: 8 and race by 3s}4s. 0 23 39 3 24 51 Did not finisn. Did not finish. 3 57 28 01517 0 15 16 018 43 0 14:16 0 12 43 0 13 05 0 12 42 0 18 05 SECOND HEAT. Outside. ‘st heat, by 3m. 14s.; second heat Minerva wins in third class sloops, first heat, by walkover; third heat and race by 23s. g Bo BH ES bd ve Model Yachting. ‘Tae annual meeting of the American Model Y. C. was held on Apri! 3 at the club rooms, 227 Fulton street, Brooklyn, N.Y. The following officers were unanimously elected: Com., James H. Lane; Vice-Com.. Cornelius Van Ness; Sec’y, Geo. F. Pigott; Treas., Geo. W. Townley; Meas., Frank Nichols. Com. Lane appointed the following regatta committee: Frank Nichols, chairman; Geo. E. win. Davis and T. R. Good- Trustees—James H. Lane, three years; W. W. Beebe, two years Capt. W. H. Hooker, one year. A challenge from the Wave Crest M. Y. C. for the American M. Y. C. perpetual challenge trophy was announced by the secretary, creating quite a furore. It was found that the Soom panying vouchers were ail correct. The club has thirty days from the date of receipt of chal- lenge to decide, and will probably accept within that time. vaiwill be occupied by trial races to select 6 inter- a yacht to defend the trophy; the name of yacht and owner being sent to the challenging club. The name of thechallenging yacht is Ripple, owned by Wm. Wallen. L.w.j. 43in. This race and one for the Outing cup things lively this season for model yachting. make