FOG BOOK EAST ARBORFEX21 926 NATIONAL The Right Books to Write In National No. 812 Made in the following Rulinga Day Books Journals Cash Books D. E. Ledgers, with Index S. E. Ledgers, with Index Records, Margin Line 100 Page Books with Paper Sides 300 Page Books with Hubs TO DUPLICATE THIS BOOK:- Order No. S12 State Ruling indicated by arrow Give Thickness wanted Made is 100. 150, 200 and 300 Pages MADE IN U.S.A. June 20, 1926 - 1928 Yacht Season at Mt. Desert Comes to End Great Increase in Activity at Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor Clubs Officers Elected Northeast Harbor Fleet Con- sidering New Class of Boats for Next Year Special to the Transcript: Northeast Harbor, Me., Sept. 15-The greatest yachting season on record has just been completed at Northeast Harbor where an average of fifty boats raced twice a week in addition to the many special events on the schedule. Besides the many racing classes. the fleet is rep resented by innumerable larger yachts that fly its red, white and blue burgee along the entire Atlantic coast The racing classes include the North. east Harbor 17-foot class. originally built by the Eastern Yacht Club in 1909, to whom some twenty boats have been added: the Crowninshield or Manchester 171/2-foot class known here as the B boats: Alden-designed o Class, and a Mt. Desert Island class designed by Winslow. In addition there are two Herreshoff S boats. which usually race with the Bar Harbor boats. There is quite a lot of talk about a larger class, the favorite of which seems to be the Alden-designed Triangle Class, so popular at Marblehead The final corrected results have just been announced by the secretary of the regatta committee. In Class A, Edwin Corning's Polly nosed out the favorite Gerrish Milliken's Kipper, while Billy Strawbridge's Tsana won its second consecutive third place. Ace, sailed by Henry Stebbins, easily won the Class B trophy. Jack Brengle's Witnit annexed second place by defeating Fred Smith's Whoosis in the last race. In the o Class, Bimbo, Tom Clerke's fast number 11 was the victor, followed very closely by the Cheerio and the Go-get.em, which had formerly won three first prizes in the different series. J. S. Ames's Lark easily won first place in the MDI Class. Nearly 100 boats took part in the seventh annual Northeast Harbor Fleet Kollegiwidgwok Yacht Club Cruise. This cruise takes the fleet around Mt. Desert Island and into Morgan's Bay, a small harbor at the head of Blue Hill Bay The first annual schooner race, open to Malabar type schooners, not over 55 feet in length. was won by Sagamore, a place winner In the 1926 Bermuda race. The Sagamore was sailed by Ted Madeira of Philadelphia. Walter Lippincott's Aleda defeated the other six boats in the race to take second place. At the annual meeting. held the last week in August the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Com modore, W. Barton Eddison. Ardsley.on Hudson, N. Y. vice commodore, Malcolm Peabody of Philadelphia; rear commo dore, John Tyssowski of Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.: secretary, Robert E. L. Johnson of Philadelphia; treasurer Gerrish H Milliken of New York; delegate to Mt Desert Yacht Racing Association, Ed ward W. Madeira of Philadelphia. The summaries: A CLASS WINNERS Percent 1 Polly, Edwin Corning 88.10 Kipper Gerrish H. Milliken 84.7 Tsana. William Strawbridge 71.17 DaffydIII. Mrs. Henry Parkman 69.10 5 Jack Tar III. John D. Rockefeller III 67.5 Ino. Miss Elizabeth Madeira 60.7 Alanda, Algeron Roberts 69.1 Eaglet. Arthur P. Butler, Jr 58.1 Hustla, Charles D Dickey 66.7 10 Don Q. Percy H. Clark, 52.6 11 Constance. Crawford C. Madeira 47.4 1: Mary, Stacy B. Lloyd, Jr 12 Seud, John Fox 40.7 Yojo. Walter Eversman 40.3 Sinbad, Charles Pratt 40.1 Number Casper w Morris 36.5 Pin. Arthur E. Newbold. J1 18 Chasellas, P E Foerderer 23.8 19 Little Scamp Miss Kathleen Burke 33.3 20 Atlanta, B. Dane, Jr. 31 21 Mecoh II Conway Olmsted 27.3 Number 43 John W. Bartol 26.2 Aleda, Walter H Lippincott. Jr 20 Halo, Harry G Haskell 19.5 Last Chance, Wharton Sinkler 18.8 Nancy E. Q. Trowbridge 18.6 Jarif. Frederick E Camp. Jr 18.5 28 Colleen. Frank D. Bain 15.3 20 Reef Point. Yorke Allen 30 Gnat William F. Cochran 12.S 31 Bob White, Frederick Fraley, Jr 7.3 B CLASS WINNERS 1 Ace. Henry Stebbins 02.5 Witnit, L Brengle J 79.5 Whoosis, Frederick Smith 70.1 Venture. Malcolm Stanley 64.1 5 Q.T., John Tyssowaki 50 Navajo. Hugh Jackson 49.8 B'rer Rabbit. David Rawle 47.9 8 Number 15. W Rodman Fay 86.6 3 Whim, F W. Simmons 32.0 10 Vega, W Barton Eddison 11 Number 14 John G. Bates 27.5 12 Number 7. H M. Hessenbruch 24.8 13 Nan. Mrs. John Van Pelt... 22.7 14 Electron, Mrs. James Murphy 15 o CLASS WINNERS 1 Blmbo. Thomas H. Clark 73.8 2 Cheerlo, S. S. Drury, Jr 72.7 S Go-get-Em Mrs C. B. Fraley 72.3 4 Number 15 Lincoln Godfrey, Jr. 56.85 5 Oh-no R Gwynne Stout 56.80 6 Little Wooden Shoe, Dr E.L. Keyes 55.2 7 Venture, Mrs. William Jenks 40.2 8 Couple-o-Clubs, Mrs. Freder'k Jordan 37,4 a Number 16, Leonard A. Yerkes, Jr. 34.2 10 Number 2, Mrs. S. G. Nauman 6.6 M. D. I. CLASS WINNERS 1 Lark, J. : S. Ames 85 2 Vera, Miss Geraldine McAlpin 59.7 8 Cara, Miss Ruth Lyman 57 4 Sea Gull, Henry Lyman 45.9 Letter from Commodare regarding Log Books announcements : Election of secretary schedule of Events THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE June 10, 1926 Mr. Robert E. L. Johnson Southwest Harbor Maine Dear Bobby: Yesterday afternoon I sent you the two log books pertaining to the Fleet. It is one of your duties as sec- retury to see that these log books are kept up to date. If you will examine the older book you will see what you are to include in the new one. It is not necessary for you to keep an account of the races sailed. Percy H. Clark, Jr.: the secretary of the Regatta Committee, will keep a complete record of the races. Sincerely. yours, Tarais a Chadeira Edward Madeira E.M.B Commodore NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 1926 8 June 1926 To the Members of the Fleet: Announcement is made of the elec- tion of Mr. Robert E. L. Johnson as secretary of the Northeast Harbor Fleet vice Mr. C. P. B. Jefferys resigned. Edward W. Madeira Commodore. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 1926 15 June 1926. The following events are announced: Friday, July 16 First race July series Tuesday, July 20 Second race July series Friday, July 23 Third race July series Tuesday, July 27 Fourth race July series Friday, July 30 Fifth race July series Tuesday, August 3 First race August series Friday, August 6 Second race August series Tuesday, August 10 Third race August series Friday, August 13 Fourth race August series Tuesday, August 17 George Davenport Hayward Memorial Cup race Thursday, August 19 Fifth Annual Cruise Friday, August 20 11 11 IT Saturday, August 21 IT " 11 Tuesday, August 24 Fifth race August series Friday, August 28 Sixth race August series Race for Auxiliary Friendship Sloops Tuesday, August 31 Seventh race August series Friday, September 3 Eighth race August series The date for "Regatta Day" at the Bar Harbor Yacht Club has not yet been fixed. Members desiring to enter their yachts in any of these events should communicate with Percy H. Clark, Jr. , Sec'y Recatta Com- mittee, Northeast Harbor, Maine. Entrance Fee: For July and August series, $5.00 For race for Auxiliary Friendship Sloop, $1.00 Full details will be announced later. The Fleet Burgee may be procured from Annin & Co., 85 Fifth Avenue, New York City, OR Charles C. Hutchinson, 154 State Street, Boston, Mass. L. Elrie Holmes, Northeast Harbor, has a small sup- ply on hand. Members of the Fleet are requested to display the burgee on their yachts. Insignia for yachting caps may be procured from Edward W. Madeira, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. Several boats in the racing classes are available for rent or for charter. For information apply to Edward W. Madeira, Univer- sity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. The Fleet motor boat, in charge of Captain Clifford Stanley, is available for hire, when not required for official business, at the rate of $1.00 per hour. Captain Stanley may be reached at Harborside Float, Northeast Harbor, after July 6th. Robert E. L. Johnson, Secretary. and Preliminary Draft of Entry List THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET Class A 1 Daffy dill 2 Mre. Henry Parkman Ino 3 Edward W. Madeira Gnat William F. Cochran 4 Atlanta E.B. Dane, Jr. 6. Hustla Charles D. Dickey 7 CasperW. Morris 10 Constance Clarence A. Warden 11 Mecoh II Mrs. Vance McCormick 12 Sinbad Charles Pratt 14 Squaw Walter Eversman 16 Nevis C.P.B. Jefferys 17 Kipper G.H. Milliken 18 Little Scamp Miss Kathleen Burke 19 Colleen Horace Disston 21 Polly Edwin Corning 23 Kathleen Alan Fox 24 Sarampus Wharton Sinkler 27 Samuel W. Morris 28 Frederic E. Camp 29 30 Walter H. Lippincott, Jr. 31 Frederick Fraley, Jr. Kinglet 32 Regonald C. Robbins, Jr. Don Q 33 Percy H. Clark, Jr. 34 Nancy Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. E.Q. Trowbridge Class B 1 ATOM 2 Edgar B. Howard Navajo 3 Q.T. Robert E.L. Johnson 4 Beezie John Tyssowski 5 Witnit Dr. C.E. Briggs 6 L.J. Brengle, Jr. 7 Dana B. Hinckley 8 Nan F.H. Smith 9 10 Whim Mrs. John Van Pelt 11 Ace F.". Simmons 12 Vega Henry D. Stebbins ELECTRON W. Barton Eddison Mrs. James Murphy Class C 21 Slipper Henry W. Foote 22 Artome 23 Crane Butler Bros 24 Cara For Sale - See E. W. M. Class 0 1 Miss Deal Mrs. Stephen Whitney 2 Miss Olmsted 3 R. Gwynne Stout 4 Venture Miss Christine Frazier 5 Go-get-em Mrs. C. Bradford Fraley 6 Little Wooden Shoe Dr. E.L. Keyes 7 For Sale - See E.W.M. 8 Dum-Dum Miss Elinor Thompson 9 Mud Puppy Miss Adele K, Merrill 10 Alert Mrs. D.B. Wentz 11 Bimbo Miss Miriam R. Clark 13 Couple o' Clubs Fraderick Jordan 14 Splash S. Drury, Jr. 15 Sumbeam At Marblehead. For Sale See E.W.M. Class MDI 2 F. W. Robinson 3 Jack Tar, Jr vJohn D. Rockefeller, III 4 Edsel B. Ford 6 12 William R. McAlpin Lippie 13 Wlater H. Lippincott, Jr. T.S. Ames, Jr. 3 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 0 RACING INSTRUCTIONS 1926 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 0 RACING INSTRUCTIONS 1926 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET Racing Instructions 1926 REGULAR RACES: July Series: Friday, July 16th Tuesday, July 20th Friday, July 23rd Tuesday, July 27th Friday, July 30th August Series: Tuesday, August 3rd Friday, August 6th Tuesday, August 10th Friday, August 13th Tuesday, August 24th Friday, August 27th Tuesday, August 31st Friday, September 3rd SPECIAL EVENTS: Tuesday, August 17th George Davenport Hayward Memorial Cup Race Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 19th, 20th and 21st Fifth Annual Cruise Friday, August 27th Race for Auxiliary Friendship Sloops Wednesday, September 1st Seamanship Race for the Andrew C. Wheel- wright Memorial Cup. For the regular races the following conditions will be observed: ENTRIES.-The following classes are eligible: Class A: Northeast Harbor Club 17-foot class. Class B: North Haven-Islesboro 171/2-foot class. CLASS MDI: Mount Desert Island 17-foot-class (in association with the Seal Harbor Yacht Club). Class C: Eliot-Manchester 15-foot class. Class 0: Northeast Harbor 15-foot class. Yachts in Classes A, B, C and o must be owned by members of the Northeast Harbor Fleet; in Class MDI, by members of the Northeast Harbor Fleet or of the Seal Harbor Yacht Club. ENTRANCE FEE.-The entrance fee of $5.00 for each yacht should be paid immediately to Percy H. Clark, Jr., Secretary, Regatta Committee, Northeast Harbor, Maine. The Committee may refuse to grant credit for participation in races until entrance fees are paid. must be displayed during the races on both sides of The Committee will assign racing numbers, which mainsails. SAILS, EQUIPMENT, ETC.-All classes are limited be to working sails and spinnakers. Spinnakers may used only with tack fastened to boom, and boom resting on mast. Each yacht must carry a suitable anchor and rode, each a compass, a fog horn and one life preserver for person on board. CREWS.-Unlimited. During board yachts except on yachts on which July the August series professionals are not there per- mitted on 14 years of age. During the handle is series, no other they person are permitted over on board, but may not tillers. STARTING AND FINISHING LINE (as indicated in the following diagram) consists of three marks form- ing a triangle off the entrance to Northeast Harbor. The northern mark flies a red flag, the southern a white flag and the western a blue flag. R RED MARK To and from MARK "C5 To and from BLUE MARK MARK "B" To and from MARK "D" STARTING LINE E FINISHING LINE N WHITE MARK STARTS.-As follows: Preparatory signal 2.25 p. m. Start Class A 2.30 p. m. Start Class B 2.35 p. m. Start Class MDI 2.40 p. m. Start Class o 2.45 p. m. Start Class C 2.50 p. m. Signals will be made on the Committee boat by a gun or whistle and by the display of flags as follows: Preparatory Signal Red Flag Start Class A White Flag Start Class B Blue Flag Start Class MDI Green Flag Start Class o Black Flag Start Class C Black Flag taken in their preparatory signal five minutes before the start of Yachts must keep clear of the starting area until their class. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR COURSES 1923 SEAL HARBOR ? ! BEAR 13 GREENINGS MARK "A" ESE 3 1/8 mi. IS. START MARK"B" ! SUTTONS IS. mi. x MARK "C" : MARK "D" 1mi. LITTLE CRANBERRY IS. OT. CRANBERRY 152 COURSES.-Will be announced as early as possible from the Committee boat by the display of numbered flags. Classes A, B and MDI will sail the same course; Classes C and o will sail the same course. The course for Classes C and o will be announced after the start of Class MDI. The courses are shown in the accompany- ing chart and are described as follows: No. 1. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard; thence northeasterly to finish at Mark A. No. 2. Reverse of No. 1, leaving marks to port. No. 3. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence northerly to finish at Mark A. No. 4. Reverse of No. 3, leaving marks to port. No. 5. From starting line at Mark A southerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard; thence northeasterly to finish at Mark A. No. 6. Reverse of No. 5, leaving marks to port. No. 7. From starting line at Mark A southerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard, thence northeasterly to White Mark at Mark A, leaving it to starboard; thence to Marks C and D as before; from Mark D to finish at Mark A. No. 8. Reverse of No. 7, leaving marks to port. No. 9. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence southerly to whistling buoy lying southeast of Baker Island, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to black and white can buoy lying southeast of Seawall Point, leaving it to star- board; thence northerly to finish at Mark A. No. 10. Reverse of No. 9, leaving marks to port. finish line of Course No. 10 will be the usual line for the NOTE.-The starting line of Course No. 9 and the course to and from Mark B; the starting line of Course No. 10 and the finish line of Course No. 9 will be the usual line for the course to and from Mark D. TABLE OF POINTS AWARDED TO YACHTS F INISHING Number of Starters 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 95 95 96 96 96 1st 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 88 89 90 91 92 93 93 94 94 94 95 95 2nd 50 67 80 83 86 92 75 85 86 87 89 90 90 90 91 91 92 92 83 88 88 87 88 88 33 50 60 67 71 75 78 80 82 3rd 57 63 67 70 73 75 77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 86 4th 25 40 50 60 64 67 69 71 73 75 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 83 84 79 80 5th 20 33 43 50 56 38 44 50 55 58 62 64 67 69 71 72 74 75 76 77 78 6th 17 29 40 46 50 54 57 60 63 65 67 68 70 71 73 74 75 76 7th 14 25 33 68 70 71 13 22 30 36 42 46 50 53 56 59 61 63 65 67 72 8th 11 33 39 43 47 50 53 56 58 60 62 64 65 67 68 9th 20 27 25 31 36 40 44 471 50 53 55 57 59 61 63 64 10th 10 18 9 17 23 29 33 38 41 44 47 50 52 55 57 58 60 11th 8 15 21 27 31 35 39 42 45 48 50 52 54 56 12th 13th 8 14 20 25 29 33 37 40 43 45 48 50 52 14th 7 13 19 24 28 32 35 38 41 43 46 48 15th 7 13 18 22 26 30 33 36 39 42 44 16th 6 12 17 21 25 29 32 35 38 40 00 17th 6 11 16 20 24 27 30 33 36 18th 6 11 15 19 23 26 29 32 19th 5 10 14 18 22 25 28 20th 5 10 14 17 21 24 21st 5 9 13 17 20 22nd 4 9 13 16 23rd 4 8 12 24th 4 8 25th 4 Scores made by each yacht will be computed twice, once for the July Series and once for the August Series. The winners of each class in the August series will be awarded trophies subject to the provisions of the deeds of gift, as follows: The Stephen Whitney Dickey Mem- orial Trophy prize in Class A; the Class B Trophy; the Class C Trophy and the Class o Trophy. It is expected that the Seal Harbor Yacht Club Cup will be awarded in Class MDI. In addition, the usual pennants will be awarded. TIME LIMIT.-Three hours from the starting signal for each class, except for Courses Nos. 9 and 10, which shall be sunset. FOULS.-In case of a foul, a yacht clearly at fault should withdraw from the race. PROTESTS.-It is important that a protest be filed in every case of apparent violation of the racing rules. Protests must be in writing and placed in the hands of the Secretary of the Committee before 6 p. m. of the day following the race in which the alleged viola- tion of the racing rules was committed. A protest must state clearly all facts upon which it is based and must be accompanied by diagrams showing the positions of yachts during the alleged violation of the rules. SPECIAL EVENTS The following conditions will govern: George Davenport Hayward Memorial Cup Race Date: Tuesday, August 17, 1926. Entries: All yachts in the racing classes are eligible. Course: Either No. 7 or No. 8, to be announced at the starting line. Start: Preparatory Signal 2.25.00 p. m. Start Class C 2.30.00 p. m. Start Class o 2.30.35 p. m. Start Class MDI 2.37.21 p. m. Start Class B 2.39.00 p. m. Start Class A 2.43.07 p. m. Postponements: Five-minute intervals. The first yacht tive engraved of class. The name finish of will the be winning the winner, irrespec- to of the on the Hayward Memorial Cup, yacht will owner be winning yacht will receive a small replica. and the Seamanship Race for Andrew C. Wheelwright Memorial Cup Date: Wednesday, September 1, 1926. Particulars will be announced later. Fifth Annual Cruise Date: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 19,20, 21, 1926. Entries: All yachts in the racing classes are eligible. Special classes will be arranged for yachts of other clubs. Owners should notify Percy H. Clark, Jr., Secretary, Regatta Committee, as soon as possible, of their intention to partici- pate. Race for Auxiliary Friendship Sloops Date: Friday, August 27, 1926. Entries: To be filed with Percy H. Clark, Jr., Secretary, Regatta Committee, Northeast Harbor, Me., on or before August 20, 1926, and must be accompanied by an entrance fee of $1.00. Particulars will be announced later. POSTPONEMENTS.-In case of inclement weather, and if will be postponed until the following day, races the they races cannot be sailed then, will be cancelled. No to be resailed. instructions interpreted in the "Handbook of Each yacht RACING the racing rules of the New York Yacht American RULES.-In any case not covered by these Club Yacht of 1923 Racing should as procure Rules" a (2d Ed.) copy of will this govern. book City. from "Yacht- ing," owner 25 West 43rd Street, of New yacht York owners, extracts (1923) from the racing For the rules convenience of the New York Yacht Club are set forth below. The Committee hopes that all will co-operate to make the races a success. In order that there may be the greatest possible number of starters in each race, those who are prevented from sailing their yachts are re- quested to obtain substitutes. It is the wish of the Com- mittee that the keen spirit of friendly competition, which has been the tradition of these races in the past, will continue. FREDERIC O. SPEDDEN, Chairman, Regatta Committee. EXTRACTS FROM YACHT RACING RULES RULE .-Amenable to Racing Rules A yacht shall be amenable to the Racing Rules from the time the preparatory signal for her class is made, and shall continue so until her entire hull and spars have passed across the finish line. After crossing the finishing line a yacht shall not interfere with any yacht still in the race. RULE X-Start and Finish 4. The time at the start and finish shall be taken when the foremast on a Schooner and the mainmast on a Sloop or Yawl first crosses the line after the starting signal has been made. 5. If this point in any yacht [the foremast on a Schooner and the mainmast on a Sloop or Yawl] be across the line when the starting signal is made, she must return and start again. 6. A yacht so returning, or one working into posi- tion from the wrong side of the line after the signal for starting has been made, must keep clear of and give way to all competing yachts. RULE XII-Right-of-Way DEFINITIONS (A) Close-hauled_A yacht is close-hauled when sailing by the wind as close as she can lay with advan- tage in working to windward. (B) Wind Aft-A yacht with the wind aft is deemed to have the wind on the side opposite to that on which she is carrying her main boom. (C) Overlapping and Clear-Two yachts sailing the same or nearly the same course are said to be over- lapping when either yacht has no longer a free choice on which side of the other she shall pass, and the overlap continues to exist so long as the leeward yacht by luffing, or the windward yacht by bearing away, is in danger of fouling. Otherwise they are said to be clear. (D) Overtaking-Of two yachts sailing the same or nearly the same course, the one clear astern, if ap- proaching the other so as to involve an overlap, is said to be the overtaking yacht, and she continues such after the yachts overlap until she has again drawn clear. (E) Luffing-A yacht is luffing when she so alters her course as to sail a course more nearly into the wind. (F) Mark-A mark is any vessel, boat, buoy, or other object used to indicate the course. RIGHT-OF-WAY When one yacht is approaching another yacht, so as to involve the risk of fouling, one of them shall keep clear of the other as follows: 1. Right-of-Way on Different Points of Sailing-A yacht free shall keep clear of one close-hauled. 2. Right-of-Way on Same Point of Sailing, with Wind on Opposite Sides. (a) When both yachts are close-hauled and have the wind on opposite sides, the yacht with the wind on the port side shall keep clear. (b) When both yachts are free, or both have the wind aft, and have the wind on op- posite sides, the yacht with the wind on the port side shall keep clear. 3. Right-of-Way on Same Point of Sailing, with Wind on Same Side-When both yachts are free, or both have the wind aft and have the wind on the same side, the yacht to windward shall keep clear. 4. Right-of-Way Converging Close-Houled-When two yachts, both close-hauled on the same tack, are con- verging by reason of the leeward yacht holding a better wind and neither can claim the rights of a yacht being overtaken, then the yacht to windward shall keep clear. 5. Right-of-Way. Altering course-When of two yachts one is obliged to keep clear, the other [subject to her course as to involve the risk of fouling. the provisions of Section 6, Clause (a) ], shall not so alter Away-A yacht overtaking another yacht shall keep 6. Right-of-Way. Overtaking, Luffing and Bearing clear tion of the overtaken yacht. The provisions of this sec- this Rule. override Section 2 (b), Section 3 and Section 5 of (a) Passing to Windward-Provided that the overtaking yacht makes her over- lap on the side opposite to that on which the overtaken yacht then carries her main boom, the overtaken yacht may luff as she pleases to prevent an overtaking yacht passing her to windward until the over- taken yacht is in such a position that her bowsprit end, or stem head, if she has no bowsprit, would strike the overtaking yacht abaft the main shrouds, when her right to luff further from her course shall cease. (b) Passing to Leeward-An overtaken yacht must never bear away to prevent an- other yacht from passing her to leeward- the lee side to be considered that on which the leading yacht of the two carries her main boom. The overtaking yacht must not luff until she has drawn clear ahead of the yacht which she has overtaken. 7. Right-of-Way. Rights on New Course-A yacht shall not be entitled to her rights on a new course: (a) Until she has filled away. (b) If she so alters her course as to in- volve the immediate risk of fouling another yacht which, owing to her position, cannot keep clear. 8. Right-of-Way. Passing and Rounding Marks- If an overlap exists between two yachts when both of them, without tacking, are about to pass a mark on a required side, then the outside yacht must give the inside yacht room to pass clear of the mark. A yacht shall not, however, be justified in attempt- ing to establish an overlap and thus force a passage be- tween another yacht and the mark after the latter yacht has altered her helm for the purpose of rounding. a other dangerous obstruction, and cannot go clear then yacht is approaching a shore, shoal, pier, rock, vessel, by 9. Right-of-Way. Obstruction to Sea Room-When or her course without fouling another yacht, in altering shall, on being hailed by the Club member one the latter of the former, at once give room; and in case to give charge forced to tack or to bear away in order the case yacht room, is the other shall also tack or bear away as may be at as near the same time as is possible without danger of fouling. But should such obstruction be a designated mark of the course, a yacht forcing another to tack under the provisions of this section shall be dis- qualified. (See Rule XIX, Section 2, where this rule is particularly referred to.) A vessel under way (including another yacht rac- ing) of which the yacht concerned has to keep out of the way, ranks as an obstruction for the purpose of this rule. RULE XIV-Accidents Each yacht shall render every possible assistance to any vessel or person in peril, and if in the judgment of the Regatta Committee she shall have thereby injured her chances of winning, they shall order the race resailed between such yacht and the winner in her class. RULE XIX-Disqualifications 1. Each yacht must go fairly around the course, and in rounding each specified mark her track from the preceding to the following mark must enclose it on the required side. A yacht touching a mark, unless wrong- fully compelled to do so by another yacht, shall at once abandon the race. 2. If a yacht, in consequence of her neglect of any of these Rules, shall foul another yacht, or compel an- other yacht to foul any yacht, mark, or obstruction, or to run aground, she shall be disqualified and shall pay all damages; and any yacht which shall wrongfully cause another to luff, bear away, or tack, in order to avoid foul- ing, or shall without due cause compel another yacht to give room or to tack under Section 9, Rule XII, or shall herself fail to tack or to bear away, as required in that by means than fair sailing and superior speed a race and comply other with any of these Rules or attempt to win to Section, or shall in any other way infringe or fail skill, shall be disqualified. clusion disqualify any yacht, should they know prior to the protest 4. The Regatta Committee shall without a these Rules. of the race that she has committed a breach con- of Letter to the Executive Committee Regarding Proposed By-Law Amendments. ENTRY LIST 1926 To the Executive Committee, The Northeast Harbor Fleet. Thore will be a meeting of the Executivo Committee at the residence of this Cosaodore, Northeast Harror, on Tuesday evening PM. At use mosting will be discussed the forfewing proposed annedments to the BygLaws. I. To amond Article V. Membership, by substituting the fol- lowing: 1. There shall be three classes of noubership: Regular members; Family members : and Honorary members, extend 2.The priviledges of regular nonberg to hitra individually: the priviledges of a family neuber to all members of his immediate failly. 3. Acandiasta for election as 3 regular or finally member any be elected by the Comoodore or the Executive Committee. 4. The Executive Committee may, from time 3 time, elect to Honorary rambership such persons as they consider qual- 1fied. 5. Every number of the Club shall have the right to fly the Club flag 2 on any yacht owned or chartered by him. 6. Any member may resign from the Club by paying all dues and giving mitton notice to the Treasurer. II. To around Article VI, Dues, by substituting the follow- ing. 1. The Entrance Fee shall be $10 for all members. 2. The annual dues for regular monbers shall be $10: for family adidase $30. III, To amend Article IX, Regatte Committee, by substituting the following: IX. Race Countties, There be a Race Connittee consisting of a chairman and five members to arrange for all Taces and cruise of the Glub. Respectfully yours, ProbertE Johnson Secretary THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET ENTRY LIST 1926 CLASS A CLASS C 1 Mrs. Henry Parkman 21 H. W. Foote 2 Edward W. Madeira 22 Robert McInnes 3 William F. Cochran 23 E. F. and A. P. Butler, Jr. 4 E. B. Dane, Jr. 24 6 Charles D. Dickey 7 Caspar W. Morris 10 Clarence A. Warden 11 Conway Olmsted CLASS 0 12 Charles Pratt 14 Walter Eversman 1 Lincoln Godfrey, Jr. 16 C. P. B. Jefferys 2 Miss Gertrude Olmsted 17 Gerrish H. Milliken 3 R. Gwynne Stout 18 Miss Kathleen Burke 4 Miss Christine Frazier 19 Frank D. Bain 5 Mrs. C. Bradford Fraley 21 Edwin Corning 6 Dr. E. L. Keyes 23 Alan Fox 8 Miss Elinor Thompson 24 Wharton Sinkler 9 Miss Adele Merrill 27 William J. Strawbridge 10 Miss Dolly Wentz 28 Homer L. Sweetser 11 Miss Miriam Clark 29 Walter H. Lippincott, Jr. 13 Mrs. Frederick Jordan 30 Frederick Fraley, Jr. 14 S. S. Drury, Jr. 31 Reginald C. Robbins, Jr. 16 Leonard A Yerkes, Jr. 32 Percy H. Clark, Jr. 33 John D. Rockefeller, III 34 E. Q. Trowbridge CLASS MDI CLASS B 2 Miss Katrina Van Dyke 1 Edgar B. Howard 3 John D. Rockfeller, III 2 Robert E. L. Johnson 4 Edsel B. Ford 3 John Tyssowski 6 William R. McAlpin 4 Dr. C. E. Briggs 12 5 L. J. Brengle, Jr. 13 Charles Lyman 6 John Fox 7 F. H. Smith 8 Mrs. John Van Pelt 9 F. W. Simmons 10 Henry D. Stebbins 11 W. Barton Eddison 12 Mrs. James Murphy CRUISE CIRCULARS. RESOLUTIONS Re. DETAILS OF RIG. SEAMANSHIP RACE. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 1926 FIFTH ANNUAL CRUISE The Fifth Annual Cruise will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday August 19, 20 and 21, 1926. It is hoped that, in addition to the Racing Classes. many yachts will take part. Yacht owners desiring to participate should advise the Committee on Arrangements as soon as possible. COURSES: The destination for Thursday August 19 is the camp of Mr. Louis C. Madeira at Seal Cove, Blue Hill Bay. The course is: spar buoy No. 3 to starboard and red spar buoy No. 2 to port, From blue and white flags at Mark A southerly, passing black black it to and white can buoy lying southeast of Seawall Point, to ly, passing Goose Cove Rock and Rummell's Hub to starboard, to leaving it to starboard; thence westerly, northwesterly and Ledge, norther- starboard; thence southwesterly to bell buoy off Long leaving Dodge's Point; thence easterly to finish off float of Mr. Madeira. Yachts will dress ship upon anchoring in Seal Cove. Seal Cove. The Courses for Friday and Saturday will be announced at START: Preparatory signal 10.10 a.m. Start Class S 10.15 Start Classes A and B 10.20 Eastern Standard Start Classes C, 0 and MDI Time 10.25 Start Miscellaneous yachts 10.30 Eastern Daylight Saving Time will be observed after the Start. apply. For yachts of the Northeast Harbor Fleet, the following will ACCOMMODATIONS: Classes C, 0, and MDI. Crews of other boats will crews sleep aboard. boats Accommodations will be provided ashore for in of SUBSISTENCE: Subsistence and messing facilities for crews of boats. in Classes C, 0, and MDI will be furnished ashore. Crews of other boats will mess aboard. Information concerning supplies and epuip- ment may be secured from the Committee on Arrangements. $5.00 each to R. K. McInnes, Southwest Harbor, to cover the cost Members of crews in Classes C, 0, and MDI will please forward of their food. Visiting yachts must arrange for their own accommo- dations and subsistence. Commodore Seth M. Milliken of the Kollegiwidgwok Yacht Club at East Blue Hill has kindly invited the crews of the racing classes to lunch with him on Friday August 20th. The courtesies of the Kollegiwidgwok Yacht Club are extended to the crews of other yachts after luncheon. LADIES: Ladies are cordially invited to participate in the cruise. They are, however, requested to leave the vicinity of the camp Seal Cove as soon as their boats have finished racing, and not at to return until just prior to the sail of the next race. THURSDAY AFTERNOON 1. Race for outbound Motors 2. Race for boys under 21 in dinghies. R. K. McInnes, Chairman, Committee on Arrangements. At a meeting of the yacht owners in the racing classes, the following resolutions were passed: In all classes, boats may alter all details of rig, provided that the sails and spars must conform in size to the specifications of the class. Spars ordered after July 28, 1926 shall not be hollow. Sails ordered after July 28, 1926 shall be made by the authorized maker for each class. Boats may be hauled out of the water for painting and cleaning not more often than once in every two weeks. These resolutions are supplementary to the Racing Instructions but do not countermand any provisions therein. All requirements in the Racing Instructions will be in force. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET SEAMANSHIP RACE 1926 "The only mission of a seaman's calling is to keep ships' keels off the ground To keep ships afloat is his business; it is his trust.' If Conrad DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 1926 Preparatory 2.25 p.m. Start 2.35 p.m. ENTRIES: CLASS A ONLY (in writing) Entries must be received before 6 p.m. August 31 by Robert E. L. Johnson, Chairman, Race Committee, Southwest Harbor 95-2. No post entries. No boat elgible unless duly entered. CONDITIONS: ALL REGULAR RACING INSTRUCTIONS WILL GOVERN EXCEPT AS MODIFIED HEREIN. SPECIAL REGULATIONS l. Crews limited to three persons, amateurs, under 21 years of age; the name of the captain to be filed with written entry. 2. After Preparatory Signal, no crew shall communi- cate with anyone outside their own boat, except to demand right-of-way or to claim a foul. boat floats off unaided. 3. Touching bottom disqualifies, whether or not the after Preparatory Signal. shall not be or contents examined in any way until 4. opened Sealed envelopes containing secret instructions COURSE: Twice around triangle formed by Marks A, X Yachts may sail the course in either direction and and Y. but at no other point. A boat so reversing, need turn round, Mark A direction after turning Mark A on completion of first reverse may only once. The navigation direct course will contain several natural #306. structions Such direction. to obstructions may all be clearly left shown on either on hand overnment in going Chart ob- in either Mark A: The usual Starting Line. The Start and finish will be made between the Red and Blue Flags; the White Flag shall be turned on the completion of the first round. Marks X and Y: to be determined in accordance with Secret Instructions which will be delivered to each captain prior to the Preparatory Signal. The Marks will be visible at a fair distance, but will bear no indication that they are Racing Marks. They may be any floating object and need not be similar. Judges will be stationed within sight of each mark to check rounding of each mark by each boat. Before Preparatory Signal, yachts shall anchor back of the starting line under the superintendence of the judges and shall remain at anchor until after the Starting Signal. Until the Starting Signal, yachts must remain with boom in crotch, mainsail properly furled under cover, with all usual stops and fastenings belayed; jib and spinnaker stowed below decks; and all halliards and sheets shipshape (as at moorings for the night) to the satisfaction of the judges. At Preparatory Signal sealed instructions may be opened to determine location of marks X and Y. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: U.S. Government Chart #306 Dividers Parallel Rulers or Protractor It is intended that the interval between the signals shall be employed in locating marks, and determining the policy in the race. At Starting Signal anchor must be weighed (Hauled on board) and carried throughout race. Sails must not be set until Start. RIGHT OF WAY The usual regulations will govern. cially They when boats going in opposite directions round marks must be observed carefully to avoid collisions, espe- simultaneously. AWARD C. Wheelwright will be awarded for one year to the The Seamanship Cup, presented by Miss Mary captain of the the winning yacht. It will become the permanent property of captain first winning it twice. Robert E. L. Johnson Reginald C. Robbins Edward W. Madeira Special Committee Election of Vice-Commodore Notice of Annual Meeting. Race For Auxiliary Sloops. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of The Northeast Harbor Fleet will be held at the residence of Mr. Louis C. Madeira, Northeast Harbor, Maine, on Thursday evening, August 26, 1926 at 8.30 p.m. Should you be unable to attend, please execute the attached proxy and return it to Edward W. Madeira, Commodore, Northeast Harbor. Robert E. L. Johnson, Secretary. PROXY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I, the undersigned, hereby constitute and appoint E. S. BURKE, JR. and EDWARD W. MADEIRA, or either of them, attorneys and agents for me and in my name, place and stead, to vote as my proxy at the annual meeting of THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET, to be held on Thursday, August 26, 1926, and any ad- meeting. as fully as if I were present, giving the said attorneys and journments thereof, upon all matters that may be brought before the agents full power of substitution and revocation. In witness whereof, I have set my hand and seal this day of August, 1926. (Seal) Witness: THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR, MAINE 1926 31 July 1926 To the Members of the Fleet: Announcement is made of the election of Mr. E. S. Burke, Jr. as vice commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet vice Mr. F. 0. Spedden resigned. Edward W. Madeira, Commodore. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 1926 RACE FOR AUXILIARY FRIENDSHIP SLOOPS On Friday afternoon, August 27, 1926, The Northeast Harbor Fleet will conduct a race for auxiliary Friendship Sloops. ENTRIES: Entries must be made to Percy H. Clark, Jr. , Secretary, Race Committee, Northeast Harbor, on or before August 20th, and must state: Name of sloop Name of owner Water line length ENTRANCE FEE $1.00 START: Preparatory signal 3.00 p.m. (red flag and gun) Start (white flag and gun) 3.05 p.m. COURSES: To be selected from Courses described in Racing Instruc- tions The Northeast Harbor Fleet, and announced at starting line. TIME ALLOWANCE: To be based on Water line length under tables of New York Yacht Club. PRIZES: The winning boat will receive a cash prize of $15.00 and a pennant. The usual racing conditions will be observed. Percy H. Clark, Jr., , Secretary, Race Committee. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR, MAINE ANNOUNCEMENTS. The following appointments have been made by the Commodore. Race Committee: Robert E. L. Johnson, Chairman Percy H. Clark, Jr., Secretary Frederick 0. Spedden Henry D. Stebbins Arthur P. Butler, Jr. Miss Adele Merrill Class Captains: Class A. E. B. Dane, Jr. Class B. L. J. Brengle, Jr. Class C. Henry W. Foote Class 0. R. Gwynne Stout Class M.D.I. Miss K. Van Dyke Robert E. L. Johnson, Secretary. 74. Springs 75-71. and 11-1-130 Fred PITTO Wright. Best Nicholls Sandy Belmont Burr. born. 144-143: F. A. Gilman Albermarie, 70- Aususta. 72--74. and A. S. Hich- Springs MeLead nolly Bernardi 2nd Wellesloy, Irving 73-73. W. 146-139 146-1'19 George Con- of of Charles River and W. c. John 141: Frank Emmons of Waterville, Quinet and R. L. 71-77. 18- 148 Small Rav of Beimont wood. 74-77. Butler and Jack 75-74. Ouimet. Norfolk 74-76 150-1413 Wilfred Wolfeboro. N. IL. and R. G. Corpentor 149 of and land, H. 76-75 151-143 and Dick H Muuro Payson Hackney of Port- of Merrimae Valley 151-147 D. D. Shea of Korn- 101-145. F. Taylor of Bear Hill. of Colonial 75-70. BOSTON Gor DIN passa JO I pue 1.1 aut A May Asea s. INE Jack SAoq III unior 70.8 Journ CHION OUL open 2 C. L low I ylas a ship a Cad- at in- ton or, N llr, aa ed to qu I'- JO as rea 1. au r. 01 :- 8 IP 11.1) yo I INNOL 3HL LV SONIIA - - Man Ave. THE BETTER THEATRE' STILL is Doors at 12.30 Contineous ANOTHER GREAT SHOW! from 1 Le/s ON THE SCREEN: MONTE BLUE PATSY RUTH MILLER in "sn THIS IS DARISH Boston Herole 8/24 THE THREE MAINE SKIPPERS ercival's Eastern Crew Sails to Victory in Junior Race Series at Marblehead Dame Nature is trying hard to get back on speaking terms with the chtsmen of Marblehead after the treatment that she accorded them ring R week and Race week. As a result she provided a fine who.e- il brecze to open the national junior championships off the North Shore ort yesterday. The breeze which blew from the south southeast was good wholesail strength, a little too strong if anything. All the crews but Stamford which drew a bye sailed one race in 1e morning and another again yesterday afternoon. The result of ne racing was a victory for "Pete" Percival and his Eastern crew, which carried the hopes of Marblehead and the North Shore and the elimination of the crew from the Cedarhurst Yacht Club, one of the two crews which are tied for the championship of Long Island sound. BEVERLY CREW NOW IN TIE The Beverly crew and the Wath- wanuck Country Club crew, represen- tatives of Narraganset: bay, are tied with one race apiece, as are the crew's of the Northeast Harlior racing fleet. representing Ma'ne. and the Duxbury Yacht Club crew. These two ties will be salled off this morning with the win- ner of the first match meeting the Eastern crew in the semi-finals and the The Milliken Stamford crew meeting the winner of family the Maine-Duxbury clash. Seven crews reported to the regatta Marblehead. noon after They having provided Northeast the Harbor is upholding the honor of committee of the Eastern Yacht Club lost in the surprise morning. in the first day's racing of by Maine defeating in national the strong Junior Duxbury yachting crew championships in the afts yesterday morning. These crews were Left to right, they are, Alida, Seth M., Jr., and Martha Milliken. the Eastern Yacht Club crew, represent- ing the North Shore: the Duxbury crew, representing the South Shore: the Bev- erly crew, representing south of Care Cod: the Wadawanuck Country Club of Stonington. Ct.. ercival's Eastern Crew Sails to Victory in Junior Race Series at Marblehead is trying hard to get back on speaking terms with the th Dame Nature Marblehead after the treatment that she accorded who. chtsmen R week of and Race week. As a result she provided off the a North fine Shor ring the national junior championships wa ort good yesterday. wholesail to open if anything. south sailed southeast il breeze The breeze which blew from the the crews but Stamford which drew a bye one race i strength, a little too strong All and another again yesterday afternoon. The result o 1e morning was a victory for "Pete" Percival and his Eastern crew, whic ne racing the hopes of Marblehead and the North Shore and the eliminatio carried the crew from the Cedarhurst Yacht Club, one of the two crew of which are tied for the championship of Long Island sound. BEVERLY CREW NOW IN TIE The Beverly crew and the Wada- wanuck Country Club crew, represen- tatives of Narragansett bay, are tied with one race apiece, as are the crews of the Northeast Harbor racing fleet. representing Maine, and the Duxbury Yacht Club crew. These two ties will be salled off this morning with the win- ner of the first match meeting the Eastern crew in the semi-finals and the Stamford crew meeting the winner of the Maine-Duxbury clash. Seven crews reported to the regatta committee of the Eastern Yacht Club yesterday morning. These crews were the Eastern Yacht Club crew, represent- ing the North Shore: the Duxbury crew, representing the South Shore: the Bev- erly crew, representing south of Cape Cod: the Wadawanuck Country Club crew of Stonington, Ct., representing Narragansett bay: the Cedarhurst and Stamford Yacht Club crews, represent- ing the Junior Yacht Racing Associa- tion of Long Island sound and New York tidal waters; and the crew from Blue Hill bay, Maine, representing`t the Northeast Harbor racing fleet, the larg- est organization on the Maine coast. The crews at once drew for competitors and boats, The result of the draw was as fol- ling dust: the lows: Kotick IV match Match No. No. Beverly Wadawanuck with the Gray- San- with 1. vs. 2, Eastern with vs. Cedarhurst with Tinker: match No. 3, Northeast Harbor In Stella II vs. Duxbury in Woodcock; match No. 4. Stamford drew bye to enter semi- finals. The crews immediately took their boats for a half hour's sail and then the racing was started. For the first race the intermediate South mark was used as the only turn. Capt. Hovey of the Beverly crew out- guessed Johnny Streeter at the start by keeping the Kotick boxed and took the honors at the start slightly ahead of his rival. Capt. Streeter of the Wadawa- nuck crew did not like his position and made a long hitch up the shore with the Beverly crew covering a little astern but well to weather There was a great fight up the wind between the two. Wadawanuck tacked off first and was just crossed by the Beverly boat. Beverly kept on a little ways and then tacked. Capt. Streeter then switched back to the port tack, but was again crossed by the Beverly boat. Beverly stood on until she could fetch, while Wadawanuck held further to the south- ward before tacking. But Capt. Hovey was still ahead when they met and led around the buoy by 18 seconds. This the line. lead was opened up to 48 seconds at MATCH NO. 1 Crew and Captain. No. 2-Beverly Charles F. ovey El time No. --Wadawanuck, Jr. John Streeter, 10647 10735 MATCH NO. 2 No. 8-Eastern. Lawrence F'. Perci- Jr. No. Cedarhurst, C. W. Wicker- 06 37 eham 10703 MATCH NO. 3 No. 1-Duxbury, John Wilbor No. 7-Northeast Harbor R. 1 10 19 F. Seth M. Millikin. Jr 1 11 52 AFTERNOON RACING MATCH NO. I No. 2-Wadawanuck, John Streeter, No. 14-Beverly, Charles F. Hovey 0 59 34 10011 MATCH NO. 2 No. 8--Eastern, Lawrence F. Perci- val, Jr. No. 3-Cedarhurst, sham C. W. Wicker- 0.58 44 1 01 11 MATCH NO. 3 No. 1-Northeast Harbor No. Beverly The Setn Y. M. Milliken. Jr. R. F. follow 10725 7--Duxbury Y. John Wilbor 10607 crews C.: with captains and ages aham. Cumming. Cedarhurst years: 17. 16 Charles F. Hovey 17: Wicker- Peter 17 Prescott Bigelow, Jr., captain. Y. C.: Charles W. 16: captain, years N. L. Herrick, Jr., Anne To Cox. 16. yachting - July The racing season in Maine starts very late, and except for the visit of the Eastern fleet the second week in July, very little sport will be in evidence until after the middle of the month. This applies particularly to the three yacht clubs at Mt. Desert, the North East, Seal and Bar Harbor organizations. At North East the fleet will number over forty sail this year, the largest in Maine. At Bar Har- bor there will be five new Herreshoff S Class boats and eighteen Winslow-designed 16-footers, which Edsel Ford started two years ago. Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting July 28, 1926 -3- The Commodore then declared that the meeting was open for nominations for Vice Commodore. Mr. Burke was nominated. It was Voted: That the nominations be closed and that the Secretary be instructed to cast one ballot as the unanimous ballot of the Committee for Mr. Burke as Vice Commodore. The Secretary cast the ballot and Mr. Burke was declared elected. The Commodore announced the appointment of Mr. Spedden as a member of the Executive Committee, and Vice Commodore, Mr. Burke. The election of all members admitted to the fleet since June 1st was ratified. It was Voted: That Dr. Milliken's children be authorized to represent the Northeast Harbor Fleet at the Sears Cup Regatta at Marblehead. It was Voted: That the Commodore be authorized to investigate the matter of purchasing a new engine for the Fleet Motor Boat, with power to make such a purchase. It was Voted: That the Commodore be authorized to take steps to organize a racing association to be known by some such name as "Mount Desert Yacht Racing Association" -4- It was Voted : That the Commodore be authorized to extend invitations the cruise to the Bar Harbor, Winter Harbor, Seal Harbor, North to Haven, and Sorrento Yacht Clubs and to the Tarratine Club. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Robert L.Johnson Secretary. 10 Temporary Financial Report aug. 17, 1926. NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET Financial Statement as of August 17, 1926 Balance, January 1, 1926, $384.18 RECEIPTS Initiation Fees, 200.00 Dues, 1030.00 Entrance Fees, 145.00 1375.00 $1759.18 DISBURSIMENTS Services & Equipment of Fleet 313.25 Captain, Motor Boat Maintenance and 169.22 Supplies, Printing, Mimeographing and 89.19 Postage, Exchange & Typerviting, Stationary, 12.50 Services on Notices & Reports, 23.27 Prizes, Flags, 4.74 Trucking, 1.50 613.67 Balance August 17, 1926 $1,145.51 11 northeast Harbor Fleet was held The annual meeting of The at 8.30 P.M. at the Residence of m an T hursday evening, august 2 Louis C. Madeira, northeast Harbor, n There were present the following members of the Fleet lu Person: Commodare Madeira Vice - Commodare Burke C. P. B. Jeffries Gauo Dunn M. E. Peabody S. S. Drury, Jr. 20 Barton Eddison F. m. Haives John Tystowski Henry, 17. Stebbins E. B. Dave, I arthur P. Butler, g Robert K. Mc Junes alau Fox Elisabeth Madeira Mrs. C.B. Fraley Miss Mary C. Wheelwright Roberte. J. Johuson John Fax By proxy Daniel B. Wenty. Jr. Walter Eversman W. P. B. Weeks Elevor Thompson S M. Milliken Frank 9. Patterson Roy S. Murphy arnold Wood Edsel B. Ford Carroll S. upon gr Wm. S. Grant Jr. Commidare Madeira assumed the chair 1. the annual meeting of 1925 was The reading of the menutes of 2. Reports of officers des pensed with by a motion. Commodore: Reported that the 192 se ason had been very succesful Treasurer. Reported favorable of the Elect finances. Chairman, Race Committee Mention regular and special events for t season. 13 3. Election of officers : nominated seconded, and elected. The following officers were Commodore : Edward W. Madeira Vice -Commidare: E. S Burke, Jr. Rear-commuters Charles Dickey Secretary Roberte L Johnson treasurer Gerrish H. Milliken 4. unfinished Business - none 5. New Business: A he report of the Race Committee chairman was accepted by a motion after some discussion it was decided that details of rig with the wishes of the Race Committee be strickly limited in accordence a motion that the Secretary reg for B boats was lost get particulars regarding Marcine The discussion about a clut House then followed. Commodor Madeira said that it was not practical as yet. sentiment fav- bred a boat house and club T4 similar to the one at Seal Harb a motion that the Race Committee attempt to post the results of the races on the same day in an appropriate place, was passed a motion was made, seconded and passed that a committee of to the Fleet by any. 1, the society three (3) be appointed to report and advis ability of a clut House and Mr. Burke were then appoint Miss m C. wheelwright Mr. Fox, to the above Committee. a motier was made seconded be sent to Mr. a. P. B utter for and passed that a vote of thank his services as Refeace for the races then adjurned Roberte J. Johnson Secretary ty a 17 Protest of us B*10, #11, #12. 8/25/26 Protest upheld by F.O.A. 1310,11,+12 Fox disqualified. MANSET MAINE august 26, 1926 Chairman of the Regatta Committee northeast Harbor Fleat Dear Sir:- I John for, wish to file a protest against B 12, B11, and 310 for fouling me at the starting line in the rad of Wed august 25th The circumstances of the forling closehauld in such a fashion as to carry follow: We were couring up to the line us close by the mark. J he above- mentioned boats were running for be same mark (the whiteflag) with sheet started, B12 being the lovard boat between and 3co the windward boat. B " was the two. See diagram: (next page) viogram no. I JOHN Fox MANSET MAINE & BLO white Bu 5 starting line D Biz 06 of fwind Diagram me 2 white line 3 10 A BID B 126 Diagram no 3 othersidefor Bll DB B12 diagram moth wind B6 0 cagran no 4 JOHN Fox MANSET MAINE We than hailed 12 for right of way which she did not and could not gaul us whereupon we hit not being able to give way ourselves because of the very light breeze. (See diagram no 21) in warning off a bit touched our stern with Bizthen drifted astern of us and Bii his low and our boom fouided his fore-stay. (see deaground us []]] Bil then went astern of us whereupon we colleded with B 10 as he rounded the buoy whereupon we went about under BIO 'S stern as soon as we got clear ( See diagram no 4 Respectfully submitted, ) John For I - 3000 gabred 56 n your 1908 - SPORTRE #, Purpose 9199106 do STATE 1920 fecous State 230 (x) :X XHAM open 133 an X attack nos? ation relating THE segned % of The yourd Tage see (i) gabrage no your setting pars an golyoer (d) thanks 12010 gallings that your legs guireed an Mdall .0 blastgas estoball .1 Extension .08 3272mm23 Izfanq3 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 1 SEAMANSHIP RACE 1926 - SECRET INSTRUCTIONS MARK X: Equidistant from the following: Seawall Point Northwest Point of Baker's Island Seal Harbor Gas buoy Mark Y Ranges (a) Long Point, Great Cranberry Island, ranging on spindle off north shore, Great Cranberry Island, and northeast shore, Greening's Island: bearing NW (b) Spurling Rock black spar buoy Islesford Harbor ranging on red spar buoy #4 on Bowden Ledge; bearing NNE MARK X: Bears from Mark X NEW mag., 337° true. Ranges (a) Red spar buoy #2 off entrance to Northeast Harbor ranging on Gilpatrick's Lodge spindle; bearing WxiN (b) Northwesterly point, Sutton's Island ranging on red spar buoy #4Aoff Spurling Point, Great Cranberry Island; bearing SW3/8S Robert E.L.Johnson Reginald C. Robbins Edward W. Madeira Special Committee. VITATIONS W. HAMILTON. MWS6t au 23 SPEND YOUR VACATION IN SORRENTO. MAINE, near Bar Harbor, at OCEAN VISTA HOTEL. Modern hotel with wonderful view of ocean and hills. American plan. Dinner menu consisting CI shore. chicken and steak dinners. Rates reasonable. 27t jy 22 ADAMS CAMPS KEZAR LAKE, NORTH LOVELL, MAINE Ideal spot for autumn vacation: quiet. reat- ful. attractive scenery One fishing and hunting: excellent table. Rates $20. Camps to let. Ad. dreax E. E. MAXFIELD WSM6t au 18 THE BEECHES, Paris Hill, Me. An exclusive country house on a Maine hill- top. with beautiful view, gardons and pine groves. Always cool, always quiet. For rest and recuperation unexcelled. 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The following were present. Commidore Madura Rear commudare Dickey. Mr. Milliber Mrs. W heelwright Mrs. Esaley Iu the absence of the secretary, Mr. Peabody Mr. Peabody acted in that capacity and Mr. Duen are considering the It was reported that Mr. Spedden purchase of boats of a semilar design for next year. Resolved that if these gratternes purchase such boats, a new clas be organized by the Race com. mitlee was discussed. 1 he question of marcone rigs 2 Resolved that the Chairman the sense of the class B owner of the Race Committe determine in the matter of adapting the Marconi rig Further resolved that class a remain as at present. the matter of discontinuing classes C of m D. I was discusse Resolved that class C be dis continued Further resolved that the Commidare coufer with the tea Harbor yacht club in regard t the continuance of Class M. D.S Resolved that the Commodore secure bids for the construction of new boats for class A, B & O Resolved that the standard Class a be referred to a special of rigging and constructure in committee of : the commidare the Rear. commodore Wr Peabody club House committee Mrs. Aaley was appointed to th 23 Resolved that article I of the By Laws be amcuded so that it shall read: "the officers of the club shall be a commidare, a Vice Commida a Treasurer. a Rear Commutors, a secretary and Resolved that article III, Section I of the By Laws be amended torea commidare commidare, Secreta The duties for the com widore Vice and Preasurer shall be those usually pertaining to the office of President, Vice Presidents, secretary and Erea rurer respectively Committee that a site had been mr. Iraley reported for the Hour investigated which can be secured from mr Williben on satisfactory terms 1 he site is located on the we west of Cornings Point. 4 here has been difficulty in securing a right of way. Resolved that the A bet become a member of the mt. Desert y. R. a and that the commodare be appointed as delegate. Resolved that the Commodare and the secretary issue a very year book that the Race Commit arrange for an auxiliary Friend ship sloop race to be held me without time allowence. year on a "bout for boat" bases There being no further basi the meeting adjurned at 9.40 P.M M.E. Peabody Secretary Pro-tem 25 Data Letter of New Boats a, B, + O. Oct. 9. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET Office of Commodore School House Lane, Germantown, Philadelphia. 20th October, 1926. SUBJECT: RACING YACHTS FOR 1927. Arrangements have been completed for the construction of new racing yachts for those who want them next year. Prompt action is necessary as the builders are very busy and it is not easy to have new boats built. CLASS A. Class A boats will be built by Rice Brothers Corporation of East Boothbay, Maine, who built the new boats last year. The price is 1750. This firm will construct these boats only if they are ordered immediately. CLASS B There are now 6 boats in Class B already constructed at Rice Brothers yards. These boats may be purchased at $1580. each. CLASS 0 Class U boats are to be constructed by Chester E. Clement of Southwest Harbor, Maine. They will cost $925 each unless 5 are constructed in which case they will cost $875 each. The price quoted however does not include sails which cost $75 per set. If you order a boat sails will be ordered at the same time. Last year the Fleet arranged to have each boat equipped at cost with the following articles: 4 Life Preservers 1 Compass 1 Fog Horn 1 Anchor 1 Anchor Rode If you desire these articles please advise me. #2. CLASS MDI I shall appreciate it if the owners of MDI boats will let me know if they expect to race them regularly next year. Because of the lack of interest shown in the past year, the Executive Commit- tee has given some consideration to discontinuing the Class next year. The Class howev.r will not be discontinued if yacht owners show the same interest as is shown in other classes. NEW CLASS Some thought has been given to the establishment of a class of yachts larger than the present Class A, perhaps similar to Class S which is now established at several points of the coast. If you are interested in promoting such a Class please advise mo. In closing I urge upon you the importance of quick action if you desire a new yacht for next year. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD W. MADEIRA, Commodore. 26 Commodore's Letter of 1927 Plans. "ef. 7. Certification of "a". fails Causeus Pratt NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET Northeast Harbor Maine February 7, 1927. TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: I have been giving some thought to the proper organization of the Fleet for the coming year. I realize that in the past I assumed too much of the work; as a result, there has been no proper organization. My tentative scheme, at present, is this: To ask Vice-Commodore Burke to take charge of all plans and measures having to do with the proposed club house. I realize that the club house matter is quiescent at the present time, but I feel that it will come up again from time to time. Mr. Burke will be prepared to answer any arguments in favor of the club house with a knowledge of the situation as it exists. To ask Rear Commodore Dickey to assume general supervision of all racing competitions and cruises. In this capacity, be will be assisted by Mr. Robert Johnson as chairman of the Race Committee. Mr. Dickey will have the responsibility of forming the proper policy and Mr. Johnson will have the responsibility of carrying this policy out. Mr. Milliken will continue to look after the financial mat- ters. Mr. Johnson will continue to look after the secretarial duties. To ask Mrs. C. Bradford Fraley to take charge of the super- - vision of the cups and trophies. These cups are in the hands of various persons and I think that it would be wise to have somebody whose chief responsibility would be to see that the cups are delivered and returned at the -2- proper time. In this connection, it is interesting to know that the Class B. Trophy, which was presented in 1923, is now the permanent pro- perty of Mr. Robert Johnson, as he has won the trophy twice. It will necessary, therefore, to procure a new Class B Trophy for next year. To ask Miss Wheelwright to supervise conditions in the Anchor- age at Northeast Harbor. There are many improvements which the Fleet C bring about in the Anchorage which will materially add to the convenience of visiting yachtsmen, and I believe that Miss Wheelwright, because of t location of her house at the mouth of the harbor, will be able to take charge of this work. To ask Mr. Peabody to take charge of the soliciting of new mem- bers. In this work, he will be assisted by a committee if he so desires There are one or two other matters which should be given some consideration at the present time. l. THE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP AT MARBLEHEAD Last year, Dr. Milliken's children, acting under the authority of the Executive Committee, represented the Northeast Harbor Fleet in the Junior Championship Regatta for the Sears's Cup held under the auspices of the Their entry was the first appear- Eastern Yacht Club at Marblehead. ance of a crew from Maine. We have an opportunity this year of conduct- ing a regatta to determine the Maine champion, who will represent that State cup If we determine to conduct in the Sear's races at Marblehead. such a regatta, we will, no doubt, receive a certain amount of favorable publicity. There will, however, be a certain amount of work connected with the Regatta. -3- 2. THE MIXED DOUBLES' REGATTA OF the NAHANT DORY CLUB. Last year, the Nahant Dory Club, under the direction of Mr. Louis Curtis, invited the Fleet to participate in the Mixed Doubles' Regatta which is held for Star boats at Nahant. I believe that we will receive an invitation to participate this year. Should we send an entry to this Regatta? There is here also an opportunity for valuable publicity, but with a corresponding amount of effort. 3. PUBLICITY I think the Fleet should have some one who is definitely respon- sible for seeing that proper publicity is sent to the various yachting magazines. If the Regatta Committee have any ideas as to whom this person should be, I should appreciate their communicating with me. 4. GENERAL POLICY OF THE FLEET I am between two fires. I am anxious to keep the Fleet as simple and "nautical" as possible, but, on the other hand, we have the largest fleet east of Marblehead, and I should like to bring this fact to the minds of the people, particularly when so many little clubs are mak- ing so much noise about nothing. 5. MOUNT DESERT YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION Under the leadership of the Northeast Harbor Fleet, the Mount Desert Yacht Racing Association has been formed of the Northeast Harbor Fleet, Bar Harbor Yacht Club, and Sorrento Yacht Club. The purpose of this Association is to secure representation in the national body, the North American Yacht Racing Union. I am now waiting to hear from the Union that the Mount Desert Yacht Racing Association has been elected to membership. The Mount Desert Yacht Racing Association is the first body from Maine to apply for membership in the national body. -- 6. 6. THE YEAR BOOK The Fleet Year Book is in proof and will be issued in a few weeks. I shall be pleased to hear from the members of the Executive Committee on the various points which I have brought up in this letter. I shall appreciate deeply any ideas which any member of the Committee may have. Tauned a Madena EDWARD W. MADEIRA Commodore 2107 Packard Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. We, Cousens & Pratt, of Boston, Massachusetts, Sailmakers, hereto certify that all the sails made by us in the past for the members of Class "A" and Class "0" in the Northeast Harbor Fleet have been of the standard size, material and workmanship as specified for those classes; and we further certify that the sails which we are now making for Class " A " to wit; sails #4 for Mr. E. B. Dane, Jr.; #18 for Mr. B. S. Burke, Jr.; #37 for Mr. Harper Sibley; #38 for Mr. Edsel B. Ford; #40 for Mrs. Frederick Fox; /41 for Mr. A. P. Butler; #42 for Mr. Harry G. Haskell, and #43 and #44 are of the standard size, material and workmanship as specified for that class. (Date) I feel 2,1927, Exec. Committee Letter regarding Paid secretary mt. Desert y R.A. a member of u. a. y. R.A. May 3. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET Northeast Harbor Maine Edward W. Madeira Commodore Philadelphia, Pa. 2107 Packard Bldg., April 1927. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Some difficulty has been encountered in making arrangements for the administration of the races at North- east Harbor this year. The work of keeping the records and doing all the work incidental to the races requires a good deal of time and energy. No one seems available who will carry on this work as a volunteer, and indeed, the work is more than we can reasonably require of one who gets no compensation for his services. It has therefore been proposed that a college student who has the proper back ground, both as regards racing information and as regards personal qualifications, should be engaged at a reasonable salary. Before taking this step, I should like to have an expression of opinion from the members of the Executive Committee. Will you therefore be good enough to let me know how you feel in the matter? and Very truly yours, (Sgd. ) Edward W. Madeira. 9/13 Commodore. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET Northeast Harbor Maine Edward W. Madeira Commodore 2107 Packard Bldg., May 3, 1927. Philadelphia, Penna. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Information has been received to the effect that the Mount Desert Yacht Racing Association of which the Fleet is one of the charter members, has been elected to membership in the North American Yacht Racing Union, the national body having to do with yacht racing. Respectfully, (Sgd.) Edward W. Madeira. Commodore. EWM:M SEAMANSHIP RACE INSTRUCTIONS. 1927. TO THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET SEAMANSHIP RACE 1927 SECRET INSTRUCTIONS MARK X: Equidistant from the following: Baker's Island Light Seal Harbor Gas Buoy Southwesterly shore of Little Gott's Island Ranges: (a) Spurling Point, Great Cranberry Island, ranging on mouth of Long Pond, Mt. Desert: bearing NE 7/16 N (b) Gilpatrick's Cove entrance ranging on Southwest point of Greening's Island: bearing NxEE (c) Spurling Rock Black Spar #1, Islesford Harbor, ranging on Southeasterly shoal of East Bunker's Ledge: bearing ENE (d) South side of Deadman's Point, Great Cranberry Island, ranging on Baker's Island Light: bearing ExS 3/8 S (e) Sea Wall Point ranging on northerly head of Fernald's cove: bearing N 3/16 W. MARK Y: Equidistant from the following: Sea Wall Point East end of Sutton's Island Southwest corner of Jordan's Pond, Mt. Desert Ranges: East Bunker's (a) Northeast Ledge Beacon: Harbor bearing entrance SEXEE Red Spar #4 ranging on South East (b) point Bunker's of Head, Great Cranberry Western Way: bearing Greening's SXEE Island: and Island, Red Spar ranging #4 A in on East end (c) of Head Great of Gott's Bunker's Island: Cove, Mt. Desert, ranging on bearing SSW 1/8 S Robert E. L. Johnson Reginald C. Robbins Edward W. Madeira Special Committee. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET SEAMANSHIP RACE 1927 1938 "The only mission of a seaman's calling is to keep ships' keels off the ground To keep ships afloat is his business; it is his trust." Conrad. DATE: August 3, 1927. Warning 2:20 p.m. White flag Preparatory 2:25 p.m. Code flag "P" Start 2:35 p.m. Code flag "A" ENTIRES: CLASS "A" ONLY (in writing) Entries must be received before 6 p.m. July 31 by Robert E. L. Johnson, Chairman, Race Committee, Southwest Harbor 95-2. No post entries. No boat eligible unless duly entered. CONDITIONS: ALL REGULAR RACING INSTRUCTIONS WILL GOVERN EXCEPT AS MODIFIED HEREIN. SPECIAL REGULATIONS 1. Crews limited to three persons, amateurs, under 21 years of age; the name of the captain to be filed with written entry. 2. After Preparatory Signal, no crew shall communi- cate with anyone outside their own boat, except to demand right- of-way or to claim foul. 3. Touching bottom disqualifies, whether or not the boat floats off unaided. 4. Sealed envelopes containing secret instructions shall not be opened or contents examined in any way until after Preparatory Signal. COURSE: Once around triangle formed by Marks A, X and Y. Yachts may sail the course in either direction. The direct course will contain several natural ob- structions to navigation all clearly shown on government Chart #306. Where a choice exists, such obstructions may be left on either hand in going in either direction. White to port; at finish, leave Blue to port and White to starboard: Flags only. At start, leave Blue to starboard and White Mark A: The usual Starting Line, using the Blue and no matter which way you sail the course. prior to the Preparatory Signal. The Marks will be visible at Secret Instructions which will be delivered to each captain Marks X and Y: to be determined in accordance with Marks. a fair distance, but will bear no indication that they are Racing Judges will be stationed within sight of each mark to check They may be any floating ob ject and need not be similar. rounding of each mark by each boat. shall the starting line under the superintendence of the judges and Before Preparatory Signal, yachts shall anchor back of the remain at anchor until after the Starting Signal. Until Starting Signal, yachts must remain with boom in crotch, fastenings belayed; jib and spinnaker stowed below decks; and all mainsail properly furled under cover, with all usual stops and the satisfaction of the judges. halliards and sheets shipshape (as at moorings for the night) to At Preparatory Signal, sealed instructions may be opened to determine location of marks X and Y. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: U. S. Government Chart #306 Dividers Parallel Rulers or Protractor It is intended that the interval between the signals shall be employed in locating marks, and determining the policy in the race. At Starting Signal anchor must be weighed (hauled on board) and carried throughout the race. Sails must not be set or loosed in any way until start. No matter where the judges may have found it convenient to line up the competing boats at anchor, all must cross the official Starting Line at Mark A in the proper direction before proceeding to sail the course. RIGHT OF WAY The usual regulations will govern. They must be observed carefully to avoid collisions, especially when boats going in opposite directions round marks simultaneously. AWARD The Seamanship Cup, presented by Miss Mary C. Wheelwright will be awarded for one year to the captain of the winning yacht. It will become the permanent property of the captain first winning it twice. Robert E. L. Johnson JOHN Reginald C. Robbins Edward W. Madeira Special Committee. ( sid GAT MM 00 MUST prox TO Store " 20 Food DETO no THEY suge? or 9700 me at ST test? elogy . sports #2 water wa's will of basis tests 8mlm TOO good of ellutorso boods no19 .& states miller a other blove and somado pas of of othilard for od . .bolded WTA per ARTIGAN .If CHANGE POLO in The Northeast Harbor Fleet Northeast Harbor, Maine. April 2, 1927. YACHT RACING PREPAREDNESS The following article by E. Jared Bliss is taken from the Boston Evening Transcript of April 17, 1926, and is reprinted by permission for the information and assistance of the racing classes of The Northeast Harbor Fleet: "Suggestions are made with respect to standing rigging, spars and sails when tuning up the small yacht for racing. Standing Rigging 1. See that the main rigging is taut enough to stay the mast; but never be so taut as to take all the strain placed on the mast, for the mast should always bear some of the strain. 2. The jib stay should be taut enough to prevent the jib from sagging off too far to leeward and should prevent the mast from raking too far aft. 3. Remember that by tightening or slacking up on the jib or head stay the rake of the mast can be changed, which will often greatly alter the balance and speed of the boat. On a Marconi rig the more forward the rake of the mast the greater the fullness in the mainsail. Likewise on a Marconi a rake aft will tend to flatten the sail. The Spars Unless the spars are especially designed to curve some way or other, great care should be taken to keep them straight, as a buckled or unintentionally curved spar will do as much as any other one thing to totally ruin the set of a sail. A change in the halyard or sheet leads or brindles is usually the best way to correct any tendency of the boom or gaff to buckle or bend. 1. Never haul out a new sail on the boom or gaff more than "hand taut". 2. Never roll up wet or damp sails into a snug furl and then put the cover on. If it is impossible to dry before furling, roll and tie them up loosely, leave the cover off and hoist them to dry the following morning or as soon as dry weather will permit. the If, on the other hand, the sail is dry, furl it snugly and put waterproof cover on. 3. If possible, always slack up the lashings or out- hauls on the boom and gaff after the sail has been used. #2. 4. A racing seil should, after using, be urbent and taken ashore where it can better be kept dry end clean. If the sails are left on the boat, whether they are used for racing or not, to keep them in the best condition they should be frequently aired and dried; for, while a sail cover keeps out the rain, it cannot prevent the dampness from getting in, and it also retains the heat by preventing any circulation of air. 5. The fullness or draft of the sails should be increased velocity of the wind increases the harder the sails should be jigged in light air, but decreased in 8 stiff breeze; hence as fast as the or swayed up on the halyards. The Jib l. Make sure that the iib stay is not so slack that the jib will sag off to leeward as this would mean a tremendous loss in driving power, and likewise tend to pull the boat off to leeward. 2. For the same reason never permit the leech to be pulled in so as to form an inward curve at the after end of the sail, which would prevent or retard the free escape of the wind from the sail and thus tend to force the boat astern rather than ahead. 3. The jib sheet should always place a greater strain on the foot of the sail, pulling it flat aft, than on the leech. The Mainsail 1. The mainsail should be hauled out on the boom and gaff until the after leech is flat and smooth, with the fullness along the luff. 2. The mainsail should be securely and closely laced or otherwise fastened to the boom and geff in order that the strain will not come entirely on the corners of the sail, such as the throat, tack, peak and clew, for otherwise wrinkles will spread out from these corners and the sail will soon lose its shape. 3. Remember that the most common fault in the setting of a mainsail is not to hoist the peak high enough. When the sail is properly hoisted the wrinkles along the luff should exten? from peak to peak. 4. Always remember that the set or surface of an ideal, or perfect, seil should be in the form of a parabolic or bird's- wing-shaped curve, the greatest depth of which from a straight line between the mast and leech being about one-quarter the distance from the mest, end the depth of the curveture in the seil about one- fifteenth of the width across the Jail. General Rules for the Small Yacht These suggestions were designed for the help of the novice at yacht racing. They are suggestions which have but very few, if any, exceptions and it is hoped that they will be found absolutely "fool proof" and safe to follow at all times. They do not attempt to do more than suggest a safe and sane procedure for the amateur in the handling and sailing of his boat on the day of a race. #3. Before the Start 1. Have the boat in the best possible condition by bottom and top sides of the hull; (b) keeping the inside of the (a) removing all marine growth or roughness of any sort from the hull dry and clean with all ballast and equipment properly stowed; free running rigging to see that it is in proper working order, from signs of weakness or wear; (d) examining and testing the of (c) seeing that the standing rigging is properly set up and out the sails on the boom and gaff, repairing any rips or tears, adequate strength, and not worn or chafed; (e) properly hauling the fitting light sails for ease and quickness of handling during the race. and or replacing the battens; (f) opening and arranging 2. Sail your boat around before the start in order (a) to that the sails are setting properly; (b) to find out if anything see on board needs to be changed or corrected before the race; (c) to ellow the helmsman and the crew time to perform without haste such necessary duties as (1) the reading of the circular, (2) the comparison of their watches with the guns or whistles, (3) a careful study and check-up on the c ourse, (4) a decision on the maneuvers to be followed at the start. The Start 1. When the starting signal is given, cross the line ahead of the fleet with your sails full and the boat moving at full speed. 2. In a start to windward make sure to place yourself in the weather berth as you cross the line, unless by taking one tack you can safely cross the bow of the leading boat on the opposite tack, which maneuver would automatically place you to windward and ahead. 3. In a start to leeward plan to keep a little to wind- ward of the course to the next mark if you crossed the line at the weather end, but if you crossed at the leeward end keep clear of the fleet to prevent them from breaking up your wind. After the Start 1. Always keep the boat moving. 2. Always keep the boat on her lines. 3. Always keep the crew from moving about too quickly or from shifting their weight unnecessarily so as to put the boat off her lines or knock the wind out of her sails in light air. 4. Never yank on the sheets if it is possible to haul them evenly. 5. Do not slam your boat about. 6. Feel your boat by the tiller and alter the trim of the hull or sails accordingly. 7. Know the whereabouts of your opponents and what they are doing. 8. Figure out their probable course of action and then adapt your own to defeat their a ims, carefully considering the ef- fects of the wind, tide, and the general conditions. 9. Know the rules under which you are racing and how best to take advantage of them. #4. If Ahead l. Always keep between the second boat and the mark. 2. Never split tacks with the second boat or the fleet, but if the fleet tacks away from you, always tack with them. 3. Take extra precautions against fouls, especially give marks of the course a safe berth. 4. Never take any unnecessary chances in selecting your course of action unless the second boat is overtaking you, in which case you must use every trick you know to keep her behind. 5. Remember that the race is not won until the finish line is crossed. If Behind l. Watch for the possibility of outwitting the fleet as a whole or in part, for they are often blindly following the leaders. 2. Unless an unusual opportunity offers itself of avoid- ing sailing through the fleet (such as a good opportunity to take a chance by splitting tacks) concentrate first on beating your nearest competitor ahead of you, then tackle the next, and so on up the line. It is far more effective to focus your attention on one boat at a time than to divide it among a whole fleet. 3. Plan ahead carefully to keep your mind clear and to avoid getting into a luffing match. 4. Do not hesitate to take any reasonable chance when you are behind. EDWARD W. MADEIRA, Commodore, 2107 Packard Building, Philadelphia, Pa. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 1926-27 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET RACING INSTRUCTIONS 1927 The Northeast Harbor Fleet Racing Instructions 1927 so RACING RULES The Racing Rules of the North American Yacht Racing Union will be in force, modified only in so far as is provided in these instructions. These Racing Rules are contained in the year book of the North American Yacht Racing Union, which may be obtained from Ernest Stavey, Secretary, N. A. Y. R. U., 80 Broadway, New York, at $3.00 a copy; or, annual membership in the N. A. Y. R. U., which carries with it a copy of the year book, may be secured by sending Mr. Stavey $5.00. Extracts from these Racing Rules are appended hereto. These rules differ in some respects from the rules in force last year. Each class will observe its own class regulations. CREWS Corinthians, except as hereinafter provided. SAILS AND EQUIPMENT Working sails and spinnakers only. Spinnakers may be carried only with tack fastened to spinnaker pole at outboard end, and with inboard end of pole resting on mast. Each yacht must carry a suitable anchor and rode, a com- pass, a fog horn and one life preserver for each person on board. 3 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR COURSES 1923 SEAL HARBOR T BEAR GREENINGS MARK "A" ESE 3 1/8 mi. IS. START MARK"B" HORTH SUTTONS IS. mi. M WTO MARK MARK "D" lmi. LITTLE CRANBERRY IS. GT. CRANBERRY 15.2 COURSES Courses will be announced by the display of numbered flags on Committee Boat. Course flag for Class S, Class A and Class B will be displayed at warning signal; for Class o and Class MDI at preparatory signal for Class O. No. 1. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard; thence northeasterly to finish at Mark A. No. 2. Reverse of No. 1, leaving marks to port. No. 3. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence northerly to finish at Mark A. No. 4. Reverse of No. 3, leaving marks to port. No. 5. From starting line at Mark A southerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard; thence northeasterly to finish at Mark A. No. 6. Reverse of No. 5, leaving marks to port. No. 7. From starting line at Mark A southerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard; thence northeasterly to White Mark at Mark A, leaving it to starboard; thence to Marks C and D as before; from Mark D to finish at Mark A. No. 8. Reverse of No. 7, leaving marks to port. No. 9. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence southerly to whistling buoy lying southeast of Baker Island, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to black and white can buoy lying southeast of Seawall Point, leaving it to starboard; thence northerly to finish at Mark A. No. 10. Reverse of No. 9, leaving marks to port. NOTE.-The starting line of Course No. 9 and the finish line of Course No. 10 will be the usual line for the course to and from Mark B; the starting line of Course No. 10 and the finish line of Course No. 9 will be the usual line for the course to and from Mark D. 5 STARTING AND FINISHING LINE (As indicated in the following diagram) to southern Harbor. The northern mark flies a the red entrance flag, the Northeast Consists of three marks forming a triangle off a white flag and the western a blue flag. To and from RED MARK MARK "C3 To and from BLUE MARK MARK "B" To and from MARK "D; STARTING LINE E FINISHING LINE N WHITE MARK YACHTS MUST KEEP CLEAR OF STARTING AREA UNTIL PREPARATORY SIGNAL FOR THEIR CLASS TIME LIMIT Three hours from the starting signal for each class, except for Courses Nos. 9 and 10, which shall be sunset. No races will be resailed. FOULS In case of a foul, a yacht clearly at fault shall withdraw from the race. PROTESTS Protests must be in writing and placed in the hands of the or Secretary of the Committee before 6 P. of M. the of the Chairman day following the race in which the alleged violation racing rules was committed. UNFAVORABLE WEATHER of unfavorable weather, races will be then, postponed will be until the next telephone operator at the in question In case day, and if they cannot be sailed Rock End Hotel, whether or not the race will be 6 sailed. Northeast cancelled. Harbor, The will know at 1 P. M. on the day CONDITIONS FOR REGULAR RACES Dates July Series: Friday, July 15th Tuesday, July 26th Tuesday, July 19th Friday, July 29th Friday, July 22nd August Series: Tuesday, August 2nd Tuesday, August 23rd Friday, August 5th Friday, August 26th Tuesday, August 9th Tuesday, August 30th Friday, August 12th Friday, September 2nd Tuesday, August 16th Classes Class S Herreshoff 21 foot class. Class A Northeast Harbor 17 foot class. Class B Manchester-Islesboro 171/2 foot class. Class O Northeast Harbor 15 foot class. Class MDI Mount Desert Island 17 foot class (in asso- ciation with Seal Harbor Yacht Club). CREWS In July Series One professional is permitted on each yacht but may not handle tiller. In August Series One professional is permitted on each yacht on which there is no other person over 14 years. In such case he must not handle tiller. ENTRIES ENTRIES MUST BE OWNED BY MEMBERS OF THE NORTH- EAST HARBOR FLEET, except in Class MDI, where entries must be owned by members of either The Northeast Harbor Fleet or the Seal Harbor Yacht Club. ENTRANCE FEE Entrance fee of $5.00 for each yacht is payable immedi- Southwest Harbor, Me. A yacht is not entitled to credit for ately to Robert E. L. Johnson, Chairman, Race Committee, participation in races until her entrance fee is paid. RACING NUMBERS Each yacht must carry her racing number. Information concerning racing numbers may be obtained from the Chair- man or Secretary of the Race Committee. STARTS Warning White flag Preparatory Class S 2.15 . M. Code flag P 2.20 P.M. Start Class S Preparatory Class A Code flag S 2.25 P. M. Start Class A Preparatory Class B Code flag A 2.30 P. M. Start Class B Preparatory Class o Code flag B 2.35 P. M. Start Class o Preparatory Class MDI Code flag o 2.40 P. M. Start Class MDI Code flag M 2.45 P. M. Postponement Code flag G. Postponements for 15 minute intervals. PRIZES Pennants will be awarded to the winner in each race and to the winners in each series. In the August series the usual cups will be awarded. 8 TABLE OF POINTS AWARDED Number of Starters TO YACHTS FINISHING 20 21 22 28 29 30 26 27 24 25 23 100 100 100 100 100 18 19 100 100 96 97 97 16 17 100 100 100 96 96 15 96 93 93 93 14 100 100 96 96 12 13 100 95 95 92 93 100 11 100 95 92 92 89 90 90 9 10 100 100 94 95 91 91 89 89 86 87 7 8 100 100 94 94 5 93 90 90 90 88 88 6 100 89 86 87 85 86 4 100 100 92 93 86 84 85 83 82 83 83 88 2 3 100 100 91 92 89 86 87 88 84 85 Place 1 100 100 90 85 83 81 82 83 80 81 81 79 78 80 80 83 81 82 80 100 100 83 86 88 S2 79 80 78 79 77 78 100 100 80 78 SO 77 75 77 75 76 75 76 78 78 75 75 74 74 75 76 77 1st 67 75 50 67 71 60 70 73 71 73 72 74 67 71 71 73 72 73 50 63 67 69 69 68 70 70 71 70 71 73 73 2nd 33 57 60 64 64 67 70 25 40 50 56 3rd 55 58 62 65 67 63 65 67 68 50 63 65 67 68 70 67 68 69 60 33 43 66 67 20 50 38 50 54 57 53 56 59 61 60 62 64 44 29 46 58 61 63 64 63 64 66 4th 50 56 59 60 62 63 63 17 33 40 42 46 50 53 47 53 55 57 25 30 36 47 55 57 58 59 60 5th 14 39 43 50 52 56 59 59 60 22 54 57 6th 13 27 33 40 44 36 44 47 50 50 52 20 25 41 48 52 54 56 11 31 33 3S 42 45 48 50 52 53 56 57 7th 10 18 49 23 29 27 31 35 39 43 45 53 40 46 48 8th 9 17 33 37 41 43 48 50 52 15 21 29 44 46 48 50 38 47 9th S 20 25 32 35 28 39 42 36 41 44 8 14 19 24 30 33 10th 22 32 35 38 40 38 41 43 44 47 13 26 41 43 13 18 11th 7 21 25 29 17 27 30 33 36 34 37 40 6 12 16 20 24 26 29 32 33 36 37 40 12th 11 23 30 34 33 6 15 19 11 22 25 28 30 32 13th 6 14 18 24 27 17 21 29 31 33 9 5 10 14th 10 14 23 26 27 30 5 17 20 25 15th 5 9 13 13 16 19 22 9 19 21 34 27 16th 4 8 12 15 18 20 23 17th 4 11 15 8 17 20 4 11 14 18th S 17 7 11 14 19th 4 7 10 13 4 20th 7 10 4 21st 3 7 22nd 3 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS Entries: Class S, A, B and O. Date: Wednesday, August 17, 1927. George Davenport Hayward Memorial Cup Race Start: Course: Warning No. 7 or No. 8, to be announced at warning signal. Preparatory White flag Code flag P 2.20.00 P. M. Start Class O Start Class B Code flag o 2.25.00 P. M. Code flag B 2.30.00 P. M. Start Class A Code flag A 2.40.30 P. M. Start Class S Code flag S 2.42.30 P. M. Postponements: Code flag G. 15 minute 2.47.00 P. M. intervals. Prize: First yacht across finish line to receive a replica of the on Hayward Cup. Hayward Memorial cup and to have name engraved Seamanship Race Date: Wednesday, August 3, 1927. Entries: Class A. Crews: Corinthians under 21. Details will be announced later. Prize: Cup presented by Miss Mary C. Wheelwright. Sixth Annual Cruise Dates: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 18, 19, and 20, 1927. Entries: All racing classes. Special classes will be arranged. Courses: Northeast Harbor to Seal Cove; Seal Cove to East Blue Hill; East Blue Hill to Seal Cove; Seal Cove to Northeast Harbor. Details will be announced later. Race for Auxiliary Friendship Sloops Date: Friday, August 26, 1927. Details will be announced later. The Committee hopes that all will co-operate with the Committee. In order that there may be the greatest possible number of starters in each race, those who are prevented from sailing their yachts are requested to obtain substitutes. It is the wish of the Committee that the keen spirit of friendly com- petition, which has been the tradition of these races in the past, will continue. ROBERT E. L. JOHNSON, THEODORE O. BREWSTER, Chairman, Race Committee, Secretary, Southwest Harbor. Northeast Harbor 10 EXTRACTS FROM YACHT RACING RULES RULE IX Amenable to Racing Rules AMENABLE. 1. A yacht shall be amenable to the Racing Rules from the time the PREPARATORY signal for her class is made, and shall continue so until her entire hull and spars have passed across the finish line. RESTRICTION 2. From the setting of the warning signal, OF RIGHTS. yachts whose preparatory signal has not been made, must keep clear of other yachts whose preparatory signal has been made. After cross- ing the finishing line a yacht shall not interfere with any yacht still in the race. RULE X Start and Finish WHEN 4. The time of the start for each class shall TIMED. be taken when the starting signal for the class has been given. PREMATURE 5. If any yacht or any part of her hull, spars START. or other equipment be on or across the starting line when the starting signal is made, she must return and start again. LOSS OF 6. A yacht so returning, or one working into RIGHT position from the wrong side of the line after OF WAY. the signal for starting has been made, must keep clear of and give way to all competing yachts. 7. A yacht starting after her starting interval has expired shall keep clear of and give way to yachts starting during their specified starting intervals. MARKS OF 8. The marks used to establish the starting COURSE. line become marks of the course for each class at its preparatory signal, and remain such until the finish of the race. TIME AT 9. The time of a yacht at the finish shall be FINISH. taken when first any part of her hull or spars is on the finishing line, but a yacht remains amenable to the rules SO long as any part of the hull, spars or other equipment remains on the line. 11 RULE XI Course Signals SHORTENING COURSE. 4. The Race Committee may at any time during a race shorten the course by establish- ing a finish line at any mark thereof where the Committee Boat takes station, sets Code Flag "M" and calls attention thereto by firing two guns, or blowing two blasts of the whistle, horn or other device. In such an event, the time allowances shall be proportionately reduced. RULE XII Starting Signals STARTING 1. The Starting Signals for all races, to which SIGNALS. attention shall be called by gun, whistle, horn or other device, shall be as follows: TYPE OF SIGNALS. Warning. The hoisting of a White Ball, or Shape. Preparatory. Five minutes after the warn- ing signal, the hoisting of a Blue Ball, or Shape. Start. Five minutes after the preparatory signal, the hoisting of a distinctive signal, as provided in instructions. INTERVALS 2. Yachts racing in classes or divisions, shall BETWEEN be started at five-minute intervals and a dis- SIGNALS. tinctive signal shall be hoisted for each such class or division. The starting signal for one class or division shall be the preparatory signal for the next succeeding class or division. Each signal shall remain hoisted for four and a half minutes and there shall be an interval of a half- minute between the lowering of a signal and the hoisting of the next signal. POSTPONE- 5. When the time of starting is postponed MENT OF until later in the day, the Committee shall START. hoist Code Flag "G"; postponements shall be for even fifteen-minute intervals. 12 RULE XIV Accidents ACCIDENTS. Each yacht shall render every possible assist- ance to any vessel or person in peril, and if in the judgment of the Race Committee she shall have thereby injured her chances of winning, they shall order the race resailed between such yacht and the winner in her class. RULE XV Postponed and Resailed Races RACE 2. At any time after the starting signal and DECLARED before the finish the Race Committee shall have OFF. power to declare off or order resailed any race, should unfavorable weather conditions render a finish improbable within the time limit. The signal denoting such action shall be Code Flag "J." New entries shall not be received for such resailed race, and a yacht disqualified in the original race shall not be eligible to start in the resailed race. RULE XVII Definitions DEFINITIONS 1. CLOSE-HAULED AND FREE. (a) Close-hauled. A yacht is close-hauled when sailing by the wind as close as she can lay with advantage in working to windward. (b) Free. A yacht not SO sailing is sailing free. 2. DIRECTION OF WIND. A yacht is deemed to have the wind on the side opposite to that on which she is carrying her mainboom. 3. OVERLAPPING AND CLEAR. Two yachts sailing the same or nearly the same course are said to be overlapping when either yacht has no longer a free choice on which side of the other she shall pass and the overlap continues to exist SO long as the lee- ward yacht by luffing, or the windward yacht by bearing away, is in danger of fouling. Other- wise they are said to be clear. 13 DEFINITIONS 4. OVERTAKING. (Continued) Of the two yachts sailing the same or nearly the same course, the one clear astern, if approaching the other SO as to involve an overlap, is said to be the overtaking yacht, and she continues such after the yachts overlap until she has again drawn clear. 5. LUFFING. A yacht is luffing when she so alters her course as to sail a course more nearly into the wind. 6. MARK. A mark is any vessel, boat, buoy, or other object used to indicate the course, but does not become such until the preceding mark, if any, has been rounded or passed, or in the case of marks establishing the starting line, until the preparatory signal has been made. RULE XVIII Right of Way RIGHT OF When one yacht is approaching another yacht, WAY. SO as to involve the risk of fouling, one of them, except as provided in section 2 of Rule IX or in sections 6 or 7 of Rule X, shall keep clear of the other as follows: 1. ON DIFFERENT POINTS OF SAILING. A yacht free shall keep clear of one close- hauled. 2. ON SAME POINT OF SAILING WITH WIND ON OPPOSITE SIDES. A yacht with wind on the port side shall keep clear of a yacht with wind on the starboard side. (This section defines the starboard tack rule which underlies and controls all racing rules except as provided in Section 9 of this rule.) 3. ON SAME POINT OF SAILING, WITH WIND ON SAME SIDE. When both yachts are free, and have the wind on the same side, the yacht to windward shall keep clear. 14 RIGHT OF 4. CONVERGING CLOSE-HAULED. WAY. When two yachts, both close-hauled on the same tack, are converging by reason of the lee- (Continued) ward yacht holding a better wind, and neither can claim the rights of a yacht being overtaken, then the yacht to windward shall keep clear. 5. ALTERING COURSE. When of two yachts one is obliged to keep clear, the other (subject to the provisions of Section 6, Clause (a)), shall not SO alter her course as to involve the risk of fouling. 6. OVERTAKING, LUFFING AND BEARING AWAY. A yacht overtaking another yacht shall keep clear of the overtaken yacht. (a) PASSING TO WINDWARD. Provided that the overtaking yacht makes her overlap on the side opposite to that on which the overtaken yacht then carries her mainboom, the overtaken yacht may luff as she pleases to prevent the overtaking yacht passing her to windward, until the overtaken yacht is in such a position that her bowsprit end, or stemhead, if she has no bowsprit, would strike the overtaking yacht abaft the main shrouds, when her right to luff further from her course shall cease. (b) PASSING TO LEEWARD. A yacht, to hinder another yacht in attempt- ing to pass her to leeward after the leeward yacht has established an overlap, must never bear away in such a manner as to compel the leeward yacht to alter her course SO as to avoid risk of fouling-the lee side to be considered that on which the leading yacht of the two carries her mainboom. The overtaking yacht must not luff until she has drawn clear of the yacht which she has just overtaken. 7. RIGHTS ON NEW COURSE. A yacht shall not be entitled to her right on a new course: 15 RIGHT OF WAY. (a) Until she has filled away. (Continued) the immediate risk of fouling another (b) If she so alters her course as to involve which, owing to her position, cannot keep yacht clear. 8. PASSING AND ROUNDING MARKS. both of them, without tacking, are about to If an overlap exists between two yachts when side pass a mark on a required side, then the out- pass clear of the mark. yacht must give the inside yacht room to A yacht shall not, however, be justified in attempting to establish an overlap and thus force a passage between another yacht and the mark after the latter yacht has altered her helm in the act of rounding. 9. OBSTRUCTION TO SEA-ROOM. When a yacht is approaching a shore, shoal, pier, rock, vessel or other dangerous obstruc- tion, and cannot go clear by altering her course without fouling another yacht, then the latter shall, on being hailed by the Club member in charge of the former, at once give room; and in case one yacht is forced to tack or to bear away in order to give room, the other shall also tack or bear away as the case may be at as near the same time as possible without danger of fouling. But should such obstruction be a designated mark of the course, a yacht forcing another to tack under the provisions of this section shall be disqualified. (See Rule XX, Section 2, where this rule is particularly referred to.) The provisions relating to obstructions include as such any vessel, whether a competing yacht or not, of which the yacht concerned must keep clear. RULE XX Disqualifications DISQUALIFI- 1. Each yacht must go fairly around the CATIONS. course, and in rounding each specified mark her track from the preceding to the following FOULING mark must enclose it on the required side. A MARKS. yacht touching a mark, unless wrongfully com- pelled to do so by another yacht, shall at once abandon the race. 16 AFTERNOON TIDES, 1927 High Low July 15 8.18 P. M. 2.26 P. M. 19 11.29 6:09 22 2.00 9.15 26 6.02 12.21 29 8.26 2.44 August 2 11.09 P.M. 5.28 P. M. 5 12.51 7.56 9 4.39 11.31 12 7.12 1.21 16 10.28 4.48 17 11.17 5.49 23 4.58 26 7.27 1.50 30 10.04 4.03 September 2 6.07 P.M. 17 SPECIAL CODE SIGNALS The following special code signals are adopted: A Class A; or start Class A. B. Class B; or start Class B. G Postponement. J Race is off. M Class MDI; or start Class MDI; or "Finish here." o. Class O; or start Class O; or "Mark has shifted; this vessel is the mark." P Preparatory. S Class S; or start Class S. 18 INTERNATIONAL CODE SIGNALS Y A B J R Z 'CODE FLAG" AND "ANSWERING PENNANT" C K S D L T When used as the "Code Flag" it is to be hoisted under the ensign When used as the "Answer. ing Pennant" itisto be hoisted E M U at the masthead or where best seen. F N V G W H P X THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET. 1927. Members of the Fleet are advised that Mr. Theodore Brewster, Secretary of the Race Committee, is prepared to give instruction in sailing throughout the coming season. The rates are $1.25 an hour for one person plus an extra 75c for a second person. On rainy days the rates are halved in case the party does not want to go out. Mr. Brewster's thirty-four foot sloop - Kulinda - may be chartered for day sailing at $15. a day. The Club Launch - Roamer - is available by the hour or the day. The charge will be $1. per hour. Robert E. L. Johnson, Secretary. Class "0" Northeast Harbor 15 Footers # l "Miss Deal" Stephen Whitney, Jr. # 2 Miss Gertrude Olmsted # 3 "Oh-no" R. Gwynne Stout # 4 "Venture" Miss Christine Frazier # 5 "Go-get-em" Mrs. C. Bradford Fraley # 6 "Little Wooden Shoe" Dr. E. L. Keyes # 8 "Dum Dum" Miss Elinor Thompson # 9 "Mud Puppy" Miss Adele Merrill #10 "Ginger Snap" Capt. Phippen #11 "Bimbo" Miss Miriam Clark #13 "Couple-o-Clubs" Mrs. Frederick Jordan #14 "Cherrio" S. S. Drury, Jr. #15 Lincoln Godfrey, Jr. #16 Leonard A. Yerkes, Jr. #17 James G. Leiper, Jr. Class "S" Herreshoff 21 Footers # 1 "Spindrift" Frederic O. Spedden 2 "Danae" Gano Dunn announcements of Race Committee class captains July 18 MR. WILLIAM U. SWAN OF THE BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT WILL DELIVER A LECTURE ON SAILING AFTER THE RACE ON JULY 26 AT THE HOME OF MRS. PERCY CLARK, NORTHEAST HARBOR. TEA WILL BE SERVED. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 1927. ANNOUNCEMENTS. The following appointments have been made by the Commodore. Race Committee: Robert E. L. Johnson, Chairman Theodore 0. Brewster, Secretary Frederick 0. Spedden Nelson Rockefeller John Tyssowski Chauncy Robbins Class Captains: Class A. Chauncy Robbins, Captain Hiram Sibley W. J. Strawbridge Class B. L. J. Brengle, Jr. Class S. Gano Dunn Class 0. Miss Miriam Clark Mrs. C. B. Fraley Robert E. L. Johnson, Secretary. Boston Even SPECTATOR FLEET AT Transcry NORTHEAST HARBOR July 27 RIVALS THAT IN RACES HHL NI HALL ONIWASSV the mainsails are on hoops, are not easily removed and are furled without any spe- cial care or regard to dampness, the can- vas even early in the season looks grimy any many of the sails are mildewed. The sur xog R our UTTM pakeld boats themselves are fairly well kept: source 101 aut 10 II UOM Sajary the rainbow effect is well carried out 18 uoseos our 10 puopes with greens, blues, yellows and pinks. JOJ Kep 01 The color scheme is as striking as at OTHOD IIIM SUMONE OUT and 0,47 Marblehead or Larchmont. Commodore 02 03 HEI pues IIIM Edward W. Madeira's Ino with blue top. sides, a while rail and bottom, and a green underbody is especially attractive from an artistic standpoint. The Northeast Harbor fleet sails two series of races, five on Tuesdays and Fri- days in July. and nine on the same days as 999 your 'uo in August, with the last race on Sept. 2. 'IS SEV " In addition to prizes being awarded in each class under the Beverly Yacht any 2701 "OO; Club's system of scoring. blue pennants 'IS 28L "our "03 are handed the winning skipper immedl- as ately after his boat crosses the line. 150g 'os any II!H la VEL TOTAL The chief incentives of the season, how- 'IS 8° ever, are the three special events, the Lungxoy 'IS se "Seamanship" race for the cup presented PAY you'd TEST by Miss Mary C. Wheelwright of Boston, IS S the George Davenport Hayward Memo. NV, rial Cup, and the annual cruise of three days to Blue Hill. In the race for the 199 Wheelwright Cup. which comes on Aug. 1 3, the contestants must be under twenty- one years, and all the yachts start from pumsur MAN , / anchor with sails furled. the course be- a ing twice round a triangle. The Hayward Cup race is sort of a chowder affair, with the smaller classes starting first. but with the five-minute 07 MEI intervals maintained. The larger yachts of the fleet spend three days in Blue Hill Bay with the Kollegiwidgwok Yacht Clubs at East Blue Hill as the objective. With fairly reliable winds. deep waters. overflowing enthusiasm and the most noA Irun beautiful background in the world, yacht- ing here charms any lover of the sea no matter what be its mood. I ams pue " sir as ST op 01 IIV S USEN II e it Sunrene youN LOUR 01 noA M mau asaqa fo inol fo mo days 01 SPECTATOR FLEET AT NORTHEAST HARBOR RIVALS THAT IN RACES Capital of Maine Yachtsmen Busiest Stretch of Water East of Marblehead RACING UNION RULES CONFUSE Result Is Crowding at Starting Line and Many of the Races Are Marred By William U. Swan Special to the Transcript: Bar Harbor, Maine, July 27-The larg- est intensively twice a fleet of small yachts east of Marble- week head under is the racing its fleet. compass The red burgee with dial of the Northeast Harbor well average number of starters runs to fifty boats in five classes with an excellent up chance of reaching seventy-five on or eighty before the season closes is heavier than in any other New Eng- September 2. Furthermore the tonnage land racing port outside of Marblehead, Co- even exceeding Duxbury, Marion, keenness hasset or Annisquam while the good with which every race is sailed, the sportsmanship which is always shown, and the remarkable large floating gallery the which each event attracts, places picturesque aquatic arena inside the Cranberry Islands as among the out- standing yachting ports of the country. It is quite true that the Northeast Harbor 17-footers, or the Manchester Islesboro 17 1/--footers, still cling to their original gaff rig, which seems sort of squatty after looking at the towering canvass of the Manchesters at Mar- blehead and Cohasset, but several of the Herreshoff S-boats, a flock of Alden "O's" and a bunch of Winslow "17's," with modern masts and jib neaded mainsails, help to bring the fleet up to date. The outstanding feature at Northeast however is not the racing itself but the interest which each contest arouses, and the strength of its sideline fleet. In the race yesterday, sailed in a very light and somewhat uncertain southerly, between twenty-five and thirty spectator yachts, all of them, of course, with motors, scur- ried around outside the triangle, follow- ing first one class and then another. with a cheer now and then when some favo- rite won a lufting match. Nearly two hundred eager followers of the game watched the racing on Alden auxiliaries, hackers, chris craft, power cruisers, and outboards, while the verandas of every villa looking over to Suttons Island brought the gallery well up to five hun- dred. It is doubtful if in any yachting port-in this country, do so many persons enjoy the racing. Much of the attractiveness of the sport is due to its unusually fine setting, for nearly all the courses are triangular and are laid cut in a stretch of sea about three miles wide, just inside the Cran. islands. The larger classes cover berry the the Winslow course twice, Mount O-boats Desert and but the 17s, or the Island class, as it is known in these waters, have to be content with a single circuit. The divisions are sent off promptly every race day, with the warning signal at 2.15 P.M., the preparatory at 2.20 o'clock and the start of the S-class at 2.25. followed by the others at the usual five minute intervals. The Northeast Harbor fleet is one of the five clubs in the Mount Desert Asso- ciation of the North American Yacht Rac ing Union. and the racing rules of the Union obtain. Some of the Yachtsmen have not learned these fully as yet and there is more or less crowding at the line on windward starts, with disqualifications now and then of those boats which failed to remember that the starting marks are marks of the course after the preparatory signal. A permanent triangle is established the first of the season which is used for both the start and the finish, the committee boat shifting to one buoy or anothe: in order to make the first leg a windward affair if possible. The triangle, which is a couple of hundred yards in width, also serves as a restricted area, although in the early races this rule is more observed in the breach than in its observance. In the race yesterday, the first class to be sent away was the Northeast Har- bor's, officially called Class A, with Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, sailing the Daffy- dil, formerly owned by Herbert M. Sears of Boston, in the lead. Dr. Peabody measured up to what constitutes a sportsman, for after leading in com- manding fashion twice around the course and getting within a hundred yards of the finish, he smiled cheerfully when an- other yacht snatched the laurels from his lifeless craft, leaving him with sec. ond honors. The Northeast Harbor fleet is fortu- nate in having an efficient race manager in Theodore Brewster, the secretary of the regatta committee, and thoroughly versed in the racing rules and their rigid enforcement. Comparatively few hails to the committee boat; are answered, ex- cept the customary 'Read your circular," which is as it should be. Of course the atmosphere is more or less agitated with conversation, especially in the smaller classes, but as a rule all hands tend strictly to their knitting. PLEASURE CRAFT SHIPWRECKED The wreck of the schooner yacht, "Ara," owned by Ernest B. he accepted explanation at Bar Har- Dane, Boston broker, which went on the rocks at Little Duck Island, of the wreck of the yacht Ara is her commander, Captain Cameron, near Northeast Harbor, Maine, during a recent storm, ook the fog signal of Great Duck for on Mt. Desert Rock, and having it on the port bow, headed north. The signal of Great Duck was ged this spring from a whistle to impet, the same as at Mt. Desert except that the intervals are dif- CHANGE OF RACING RULES. RULE RESTRICTING THE USE OF THESPINNAKER POLE. CRUISE CIRCULARS. 1927. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE NOTICE. The Race Committee of the Fleet has decided that the racing rules in force last year will be in use in the race of Aug. 6, 1927, and all following races. Complete copies may be obtained from "Yachting". Name- Handbook on American Yacht Racing Rules. Furthermaore- No spinnaker pole will be allowed to leeward of the fore stay. Robert E. L. Johnson Chair. RC. BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER Battered by the Heavy Surf PLEASURE YACHT WRECKED IN HEAVY FOG With a gaping hole in her steel bottom the 150-foot motor yacht Ara, valued at more than half a million dollars, is being rapidly pounded apart by the booming surf off Little Duck Island, Me. The Ara, shown above, has been stripped of her deck work by wreckers and the work of salvarian is to Meartiser Photo THE N. E. HARBUR FLEET 1927 Meeting of all racing members at the Rock End Hotel on Friday the 12th at 8:45 P.I. Beginning Friday the racing classes will start as follows: B at 2:25; S at 2:30; A at 2:35; 0 and MDI as usual. Also beginning Friday the course flags will be set as follows: 1 flag is for all classes; 2 flags - upper for classes, A, B, & S; lower for 0 and MDI. RACE COMMITTEE Evering No theast Harbor Elects Before closing its unusually success- fal season the Northeast Harbor fleet held its annual meeting and elected the following officers: Commodore. W. Barton Eddison of Ardsley, N. Y.: vice commodore, Charles D Dickey of Philadelphia; Rear commo- dore, John Tyssokski of Dobbs Ferry, N Y.: secretary, Robert E. L. Johnson of Philadelphia: treasurer, Gerrish iT. Milliken of New York. In the August races 29 yachts sailed in the 17-foot class and 27 in the 17 1/2-foot division. The month championship in the former was won by Reginald C. Rob. bins, Jr., of Boston, with his Kinglet and the title in the latter by Robert K. Mc. Innes of Philadelphia with his Venture. F. O. Spedden won In the S class with the Spindrift and Miss R. Lyman in the M. D. I. class with her Jack-Tar. Jr. The Northeast Harbor Fleet will re. print for winter distribution the article on Yachting Preparedness by Rear Com. modore E. J. Bliss, Jr., of the Edgar- town Yacht Club which appeared in the Transcript's yachting supplement of April 17. 1926. Meeting of August 31, 1927. The annual meeting of The Northeast Harbor Fleet was held on Wednesday, August 31, 1927 at the residence of Mr. Louis C. Madeir ,Northeast Harbor, Maine, at 5.45. There were present in person or proxy the following: In Person: Commodore E. W. Madeira R.C. CharlesD. Dickey V&C E&S. Burke, Jr. Lawrence Dickey Gerrish Milliken Mrs. Charles Dickey R. C. Robbins Mrs. Vannum R.C. RObbins, Jr. Miss Miriam Clarke Jarvis Cromwell W.B. Eddison W. B. Bates John Tyssowski Malcolm Peabody Clark Zantzinger Frederic Camp Charles Pratt Mrs. Van Pelt R.S. Emmet Miss Ruth Lyman Mrs. H. Griffith Mrs. James Murphy W.R. Fay A.P. Butler, Jr. Gano Dunn E.F. Butler Robert E. L. Johnson Hiram Sibley John Fox Mrs.C.B. Fraley E.B. Dane Edward Dane Miss Merie Freley L.J. Brengle, Jr. By Proxey Francis C. grant L. F. Crofoot S. M. Milliken C. S. Tyson, Jr. Henry W. Foote Allston Sargent Wlater Eversman Mrs. S. W. Colton Arnold Wood Arnold Wood, Jr. L. C. Madeira H. C. Johnson FM. Haines H. C. Johnson, Jr. W. S. Grant, Jr. Miss Kathleen Burke C. E. Briggs, John W. Bartol The Commodore Presided, and, there being a quorum present, called the meeting to order at 5.45 'clock. 4 Upon mtion, the reading of the minutes at the previous meeting were omitted. Reports of Officers and Committees: The Commodore gave a brief summary of the season and then a report of the N.A.Y.R.U. and it's idean, Etc. Chairman R.C. Gave out summaries for the season. Treasurer. Presented the following report: Balance on hand $1136. Dues 1260. RatesCommittee 186. Extra Initiatinnb 110. $2696. Disbursed General Expenses $928. Race Committee 512. $1440. Balance $1256. Club House Committee: Mrs. Fraley gave a report on the Club House proposition and its chancee of success. Upon a motion it was deciced to send Mr. Mitchell at Seal Cove a check for $15. to cover damages incurred by the Fleet at The Cruise. Elections: The following officers were unaminously elected: Commodore: W. Barton Eddison V-Commo: Charles D. Dickey R-Commo: John Tyssowski Secretary: Robert E.L. Johnson Treasurer: Gerrish H. Milliken Delegate: Edward W. Madeira NAYRU. NEW BUSINESS: A rising vote of thanks was given to Ez-Commodore Mad- eira for his splendid work as Commodore during the past few seasons. Mr. Zantzinger offered a cup for the best total score in Class A on the next annual cruise. A motion was passed that we extend a vote of thanks to Dr. Seth Milliken for his hospitality on the Sixth Annual Cruise Then adjurned, RobertE & Johnson ecretary circular letter requesting about in - formation yachts. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE 101 W. Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia, Ps. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET: Will you please send me the names and spec- ifications, etc., of any yachta that you own so that we may have a complete record for the 1928 Year Book. Wanted: Name, type, and all dimentions, if possible. ROBERT E. L. JOHNSON Secretary. 1928. Busy Season at Northeast Harbor Within the limits of its short season the Northeast Harbor Fleet has plans for a great deal of activity this year. The season at the Mt. Desert resort will start July 17 and continue with races every Tuesday and Friday afternoot through September 4. Several unusual events are on the books for this summer. On July 4 there is to be a novelty race, sailed with one man to a boat. August first is the date for the seamanship race, for a cup presented by Miss Mary Wheelwright. The Junior Championships for Maine are to be held at Northeast Harbor on the week of July 8. The winters of this - series will represent the Maine coast in the races for the Sears Cup at Marbie- head. On August 17 the Fleet will hold its annual race for the Hayward Cup, and starting August 23 comes its three day cruise. In other years the Fleet has visited Blue Hill Bay on this cruise and has been accompanied by many boats from neighboring yacht clubs. Officers for 1928 are: E. Barton Eddi- son, of New York, commodore; C. D. Dickey of Philadelphia, vice commodore; John Tyssowski of New York, rear com- modore: Robert E. L. Johnson of New York, secretary; Gerrish H. Milliken of New York, treasurer; and John Tyssow. ski, chairman of the regatta committee. LEGORE dropen REPORT OF EDWARD W. MADEIRA, PRESIDENT OF TH MOUNT DESERT YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION - ON YACHTING IN THE DISTRICT EAST OF THE MAINE-NEW HAMP- SHIRE STATE LINE. Bar Harbor Yacht Club Robert B. Bowler, 101 Park Ave., New York City. "S" 2012 foot Marconi Rig Herreshoff Mfg. Co. 16 yachts MDI 17 ". 11 11 Ralph E. Winslow 9 11 Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club M. C. Welles, 8 Arlington St., , Boston, Mass. No sail yacht racing. Bras d'Or Yacht Club Neil McNeil, Box 115, Baddeck, Nova Scotia No report received. Bucks Harbor Yacht Club Charles E. Gibson, 131 State St., , Boston, Mass. No sail yacht racing. Camden Yacht Club T. J. French, Camden, Me. No sail yacht Racing. Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club The Secretary, Sydney, Cape Breton, Canada. No report received. Chester Yacht Club T. C. Boville, Chester, Nova Scotia 1st Class 40 feet O.A. and Over Miscellaneous 6 yachts 2nd Class 27 to 37 feet O.A. 11 6 " 3rd Class 17 to 18 11 O.A. 11 4 " Deer Isle Yacht Club William C. Appleton, 228 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass. 9 yachts Miscellaneous Harpswell Yacht Club John P. Thomas, 537 Congress St., , Portland, Me. No report received. Royal Kennebecasis Yacht Club G. K. Holder, 208 Pitt Street, St . John, N. B. "A" over 30 feet racing length Miscellaneous 4 yachts "B" 25 to 30 feet racing length 11 5 11 "C" 20 to 25 feet racing length 11 4 11 "p" 1 " "Q" 1 " "S" 3 11 6 meter 1 11 Miscellaneous 2 Naskeag Yacht Club Alexander S . Porter, 40 Central Street, Boston, Mass. No sail yacht racing. The Northeast Harbor Fleet Robt. E. L. Johnson, 101 West Mermaid Lane, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. "A" 17 feet Gaff Rig E. A. Boardman 33 yachts "B" 171/2018 foot Gaff Rig B. B. Crowninshield 15 11 MDI 17 feet Marconi Rig Ralph E. Winslow 3 11 "0" 15 feet Marconi Rig John G. Alden 15 11 "S" 20 feet Marconi Rig Herreshoff Mfg. Co. 2 11 North Haven Yacht Club Ellen R. Hallowell, Readville, Mass. foot Gaff Rig B. B. Crowninshield 9 yachts 14 foot open dinghies about 40 11 Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron George C. Sircom, Box 512, Halifax, Nova Scotia Star Class 20 foot Gaff rig W. J, Roue 6 yachts "P" 8 11 "Q" 1 11 "R" 7 11 "S" 4 " Miscellaneous 13 Portland Yecht Club H. Burgi, Jr., Portland, Me. "A" over 25 feet W. L. Miscellaneous 5 yachts " "B" less than 25 feet W. L. 11 7 11 "0" 15 feet Marconi Rig John G. Alden 5 11 "p" 2 Fish cat boats 6 St. Andrews F. Ayscough, Yacht 16 Club Airlie Gardens, Campden Hill, London, W.8, England. No sail yacht racing. Seal Harbor Yacht Club George E. Stebbins, 753 Fifth Ave., , New York City. Races in association with the Northeast Harbor Fleet. Sorrento Yacht Club Francis H. Chafee, 5 Cooke St., Providence, F. I. Wee Scot 11 foot Marconi Rig 13 yachts Tarratine Club Prescott Metcalf, 4 East 98th St., , New York City. 1712 foot Gaff Rig B. B. Crowninshield 42 yachts 12 foot Gaff Rig 12 11 Pulpit Harbor Yacht Club Peggy Porter, 116 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. Races in Association with North Haven Yacht Club. Kollegiwidgwok Yacht Club Seth M. Milliken, M. D., 951 Madison Avenue, New York City. "0" 15 foot Marconi Rig John G. Alden about 6 yachts Brutal Beasts 12 foot cat boats 9 11 Winter Harbor Yacht Racing Association Matthew F. Maury, 807 Packard Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 21 foot Gaff Rig Burgess of yachts Belfast Yacht Club The Secretary, Belfast, Me. No report received. THE MOUNT DESERT YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION MEMBER OF THE NORTH AMERICAN YACHT RACING UNION M.I.Y.R.A Circulas #2. THE MOUNT DESERT YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION MEMBER OF THE NORTH AMERICAN YACHT RACING UNION THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET WINTER HARBOR YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION BAR HARBOR YACHT CLUB SEAL HARBOR YACHT CLUB KOLLEGIWIDGWOK YACHT CLUB SORRENTO YACHT CLUB PULPIT HARBOR YACHT CLUB February 4, 1928 NORTH HAVEN YACHT CLUB Circular #2. To the Members of the M.D.Y.R.A.: During the past three months this Association has not been idle. On November 18, 1927, your President, as delegate from this Association, attended the meeting of the North American Yacht Union. This Association is the only member of the N.A.Y. R.U. east of Narragansett Bay. The meeting of the Union was of interest and of importance in the development of the sport of sail yacht racing. Included in the business transacted was a consideration of the present racing rules of the N.A.Y.R.U. This Association previously had suggested four changes: that the present rule permitting taken an overtaken yacht to bear away to prevent being over- the marks of the starting line "Marks of the Course" at the on the lee side be repealed; that the present rule making preparatory signal be changed; and that the two present rules providing that time shall be taken when the first part of the yacht crosses the starting line and finishing lines be restored to their former reading. Your President found that there was general dissatisfaction with some of these rules, particularly those dealing with the taking of time at the starting and finish- ing lines. The Rules Committee of the N.A.Y.R.U. headed by C. Sherman Hoyt, recognized this dissatisfaction, but felt that the time was not ripe for the necessary changes. The Committee recommended that the present rules be tried for another year. Your President learned that the Yacht Racing Association of Long Island Sound had for 1928 adopted the rules of the N.A.Y.R.U. with the exception of the rules in regard to the taking of time at the starting and finishing lines, It is suggested that the Mount Desert Yacht Racing Association follow the example of this association. As regards the bearing away rule, it is felt that in due course a change will be made. It is obviously unfair for a yacht overtaking to leeward to be penalized to the same ex- tent as a yacht passing to windward. But there is not a very general feeling against the other rule making the marks of the starting line Marks of the Course" at the preparatory signal, as the "Proper Course" rule has not yet been read into the American -2- rules from the English rules. Other matters considered and acted upon at the meet- ing included challenges for the six meter international cups, and a discussion of the innovations in sails introduced in the six meter races. The meeting ended with a dinner and motion pictures. In December your President sent a questionnaire to all yacht clubs on the Atlantic Coast east of the Maine-New Hamp- shire State line asking for data concerning the racing sailing yachts. A tabulation of the results of this questionnaire has already been sent to the yacht clubs concerned. There are a number of clubs along the coast which should be members of this Association, and your President is en- deavoring to solicit their membership. Your President desires to know your feeling in regard to racing rules. His own feeling is that it would be wise for this Association to recommend to the member clubs the rules of the Y.R.A. of Long Island Sound: that is the rules of the N.A.Y.R.U. SO amended that the mast governs the time at the starting and finishing lines rather than the first part of the yacht. By so doing, the Association will to some extent at least work toward an ideal of uniformity in racing rules. What are your views? The prospects for an active year are bright. Several of the member clubs report new additions to the racing fleets, and interest should be keen. Respectfully submitted, Edward W. Madeira, President Matthew F. Maury, Secretary Packard Building, Philadelphia. M.D.Y.R.A. ELIMINATION RACES FOR SEARS CUP. THE MOUNT DESERT YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION MEMBER OF THE NORTH AMERICAN YACHT RACING UNION HE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET VINTER HARBOR YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION BAR HARBOR YACHT CLUB SEAL HARBOR YACHT CLUB KOLLEGIWIDGWOK YACHT CLUB SORRENTO YACHT CLUB PULPIT HARBOR YACHT CLUB THE MOUNT DESERT YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION NORTH HAVEN YACHT CLUB 1928 ELIMINATION RACES FOR SEARS CUP On July 10 and 11, 1928, at Northeast Harbor, Maine, The Mount Desert Yacht Racing Association with the assistance of The Northeast Harbor Fleet, will conduct a series of elimination races to determine the best crew of the M. D. Y. P. A. to represent the Association at the Junior Championship races for the Sears Cup under the auspices of the Eastern Yacht Club at Marblehead. Races will be conducted under the following conditions: 1- Entries. Each yacht club within the State of Maine may enter one crew. Entries must be made to the Secretary of the Committee by 2- Crews. Each crew shall consist of three persons, each not less than 15 years of age on August 27, 1928 and shall not have attained the 18th birthday by August 31, 1928. The parent or guardian of each member of the crew shall be a member of the yacht club entering the crew. No member of the crew shall be a profession- al. One member of the crew shall be designated captain. 3- Reporting. Crews shall report to the Secretary of the Committee at Headquarters, The Northeast Harbor Fleet, Northeast Harbor by 6 P. M. on the evening of July 9th. Each crew shall present a certificate from the Secretary or other officer of the -2- club which it represents giving the names and ages of the members of the that the crew is authorized to enter the regatta. crew and stating 4- Plan of Races. The plan of an elimination tournament will be followed. Entries and byes in the first round will be determined by lot, and thereafter the winners in one round will meet in the suc- ceeding rounds. Each entry to defeat its opponent must win two out of three races. Yachts of the Northeast Harbor 17 foot class will be assigned by lot for each race. Courses will be designated by the Committee. It is planned to hold races both morning and afternoon. In case of inclement weather, races will be held at the first favor- able opportunity. 5- Racing Rules. The racing rules of the North American Yacht Racing Union with the following changes shall govern: RULE X--Start and Finish If this point in any yacht (the foremast on a Schooner and the mainmast on a Sloop or Yawl) be across the line when the starting signal is made, she must return and start again. (b) Passing to Leeward -- An overtaken yacht must never bear away to prevent another yacht from passing her to leeward--the -- lee side to be considered that on which the leading yacht of the two carries her main boom. The overtaking yacht must not luff until she has drawn clear ahead of the yacht which she has overtaken. 6- Accommodations for visiting crews will be secured at Northeast Harbor on application to the Secretary. Any further information may be secured from the Secretary of the Committee. Frederic O. Spedden Fulton J. Redman W. Barton Eddison Robert E. L. Johnson, Secretary Committee. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 1928 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET RACING INSTRUCTIONS 1928 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET RACING INSTRUCTIONS 1928 The Northeast Harbor Fleet Racing Instructions 1928 See RACING RULES The Racing Rules of the North American Yacht Racing Union will be in force, modified only in SO far as is provided in these instructions. These Racing Rules are contained in the year book of the North American Yacht Racing Union, which may be obtained from Ernest Stavey, Secretary, N. A. Y. R. U., 80 Broadway, New York, at $3.00 a copy; or, annual membership in the N. A. Y. R. U., which carries with it a copy of the year book, may be secured by sending Mr. Stavey $5.00. Extracts from these Racing Rules are appended hereto. These rules differ in some respects from the rules in force last year. Each class will observe its own class regulations. CREWS Corinthians, except as hereinafter provided. SAILS AND EQUIPMENT Working sails and spinnakers only. Spinnakers may be carried only with tack fastened to spinnaker pole at outboard end, and with inboard end of pole resting on mast. Spinnaker pole must be carried to windward of the jib stay. Each yacht must carry a suitable anchor and rode, a com- pass, a fog horn and one life preserver for each person on board. 3 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR COURSES 1923 SEAL HARBOR T BEAR 15. GREENINGS MARK "A" ESE 3 1/8 mi. IS. START MARK"B" : SUTTONS 15. 278 mi. x MARK "C" MARK "D" 1mi. LITTLE CRANBERRY IS. GT. CRANBERRY 15. 2 COURSES Courses will be announced by the display of and flags on Committee Boat. Course flag for Class S, numbered Class and Class MDI at preparatory signal for Class O. Class B will be displayed at warning signal; for Class O A No. 1. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard; thence northeasterly to finish at Mark A. No. 2. Reverse of No. 1, leaving marks to port. No. 3. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence northerly to finish at Mark A. No. 4. Reverse of No. 3, leaving marks to port. No. 5. From starting line at Mark A southerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard; thence northeasterly to finish at Mark A. No. 6. Reverse of No. 5, leaving marks to port. No. 7. From starting line at Mark A southerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard; thence northeasterly to White Mark at Mark A, leaving it to starboard; thence to Marks C and D as before; from Mark D to finish at Mark A. No. 8. Reverse of No. 7, leaving marks to port. No. 9. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence southerly to whistling buoy lying southeast of Baker Island, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to black and white can buoy lying southeast of Seawall Point, leaving it to starboard; thence northerly to finish at Mark A. No. 10. Reverse of No. 9, leaving marks to port. NOTE.-The starting line of Course No. 9 and the finish line of Course No. 10 will be the usual line for the course to and from Mark B; the starting line of Course No. 10 and the finish line of Course No. 9 will be the usual line for the course to and from Mark D. 5 STARTING AND FINISHING LINE (As indicated in the following diagram) southern to Harbor. The northern mark fiies red entrance flag, the Northeast Consists of three marks forming a triangle off the a white flag and the western a blue flag. a To and from RED MARK MARK "C5 To and from BLUE MARK MARK "B" To and from MARK "D", STARTING LINE E FINISHING LINE N WHITE MARK YACHTS MUST KEEP CLEAR OF STARTING AREA UNTIL PREPARATORY SIGNAL FOR THEIR CLASS TIME LIMIT Three hours from the starting signal for each class, except for Courses Nos. 9 and 10, which shall be 2 P. M. for the morning races and sunset for afternoon races. No races will be resailed. FOULS In case of a foul, a yacht clearly at fault shall withdraw from the race. PROTESTS Protests must be in writing and placed in the hands of the Secretary of the Race Committee before 6 P. M. of the day following the race in which the alleged violation of the racing rules was committed. Protests will be heard at Fleet Head- quarters at 9 A. M. on the Monday following the race in which the protest is made. UNFAVORABLE WEATHER In of unfavorable weather, races will be postponed cannot be sailed communicate with Fleet Headquarters on the afternoon until then will be cancelled. To ascertain if a race day set, the case next day at the same hour, and if they will be sailed, at 9 o'clock for morning races and by 1 o'clock for races. 6 CONDITIONS FOR REGULAR RACES DATES July Series: Tuesday morning, July 17 Friday afternoon, July 20 Friday afternoon, July 27 Tuesday morning, July 31 Tuesday morning, July 24 August Series: Friday afternoon, August 3 Tuesday afternoon, August 21 Tuesday afternoon, August 7 Tuesday afternoon, August 28 Friday afternoon, August 10 Friday afternoon, August 31 Tuesday afternoon, August 14 CLASSES Class S Herreshoff 21-foot class. Class A Northeast Harbor 17-foot class. Class B Crowninshield 171/2-foot class. Class O Northeast Harbor 15-foot class. Class MDI Mount Desert Island 17-foot class (in asso- ciation with Seal Harbor Yacht Club). CREWS In July Series One professional is permitted on each yacht but may not handle tiller. In August Series One professional is permitted on each yacht on which there is no other person over 14 years. In such case the professional must not handle tiller. ENTRIES No yacht is eligible to compete unless her captain is a mem- ber of THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET; except in Class MDI, where her captain must be a member of The Northeast Harbor Fleet or of the Seal Harbor Yacht Club. 7 ENTRANCE FEE Entrance fee of $5.00 for each yacht is payable immedi- ately to Robert E. L. Johnson, Secretary, Race Committee, Northeast Harbor, Me. A yacht is not entitled to credit for participation in races until her entrance fee is paid. Only yachts whose owners are members in good standing in the Fleet will be scored. THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. RACING NUMBERS Each yacht must carry her racing number. Information concerning racing numbers may be obtained from the Chair- man or Secretary of the Race Committee. STARTS Warning White Flag 10.15 A. M., 2.15 P. M. Preparatory Class B Code Flag P... 10.20 A. M., 2.20 P. M. Start Class B Code Flag B... 10.25 A. M., 2.25 P. M. Preparatory Class S Start Class S Preparatory Class A, Code Flag S. 10.30 A. M., 2.30 P. M. 1st Div Start Class A, 1st Div Code Flag A 10.35 A. M., 2.35 P. M. Preparatory Class A, 2nd Div Start Class A, 2nd Div. Code Flag Z 10.40 A. M., 2.40 P. M. Preparatory Class O... Start Class o Code Flag 0... 10.45 A. M., 2.45 P M. Preparatory Class MDI Start Class MDI Code Flag M 10.50 A. M., 2.50 P. M. Postponements Code Flag G Postponements for 15-minute intervals. PRIZES will be awarded to the winner in each race usual and to the Pennants winners in each series. In the August series the cups will be awarded. 8 YACHTS FINISHING 27 28 29 30 OF POINTS 24 25 26 TABLE Number of Starters 21 22 23 100 100 100 19 20 18 100 100 100 100 97 97 16 17 15 100 100 100 96 96 96 13 14 12 100 100 96 96 100 95 96 93 93 93 93 10 11 100 95 92 92 90 90 8 9 7 100 100 95 95 91 91 92 6 100 89 89 89 94 94 A 5 94 90 90 90 87 88 88 86 87 2 3 100 93 93 89 86 85 86 Place 100 91 92 92 88 88 85 86 84 85 90 86 83 82 83 81 82 83 83 87 84 83 100 100 88 89 85 81 82 83 81 82 78 79 80 81 77 78 79 80 80 83 so 79 78 78 80 86 SO 75 80 75 78 1st 75 77 71 73 73 75 77 75 76 75 76 78 50 60 67 67 70 71 72 73 73 7t 75 76 77 74 74 69 71 71 72 73 73 2nd 33 50 57 63 64 67 60 64 67 69 68 70 40 50 50 58 62 67 70 71 56 65 68 70 70 71 3rd 25 43 55 63 50 57 63 65 67 67 68 67 68 69 70 20 33 60 44 61 64 65 38 50 54 59 60 62 63 64 66 66 67 4th 29 56 33 40 46 50 53 56 58 25 42 50 53 57 59 61 62 63 64 46 5th 14 47 53 55 58 60 63 63 30 36 43 6th 22 50 55 57 59 60 13 33 39 44 47 50 52 56 59 36 17 52 57 59 60 20 27 40 54 50 54 56 57 25 31 41 44 7th 10 18 29 33 38 42 45 48 50 52 53 56 23 39 45 48 17 31 40 13 48 49 52 8th 35 27 33 37 43 46 50 52 53 15 21 29 41 25 35 42 44 46 48 38 48 50 9th 14 20 28 32 36 39 41 44 47 47 19 24 10th 26 30 33 32 35 38 40 13 43 44 18 22 36 38 41 11th 13 25 29 33 41 43 12 17 21 27 30 37 40 16 20 24 29 32 34 33 36 37 40 12th 23 26 15 19 28 30 32 34 37 13th 22 25 14 18 24 27 30 31 33 14th 14 17 21 26 29 20 23 15th 13 17 22 25 27 30 16 19 13 21 24 27 16th 15 19 12 20 23 17th 15 18 8 14 17 20 18th 11 14 17 19th 10 13 20th 10 21st 7 22nd 3 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th SUB-DIVISION A CLASS will follows: be Class as A this year will be raced in two divisions. The plan divided into two divisions by lot. Thereafter boats will be 1. Before the first race of the season the boats reclassified their (for the coming week) every Monday on basis will be List of boats to sail in each division for the week will be posted point score for race or races sailed the previous week. of at the Fleet Headquarters on Monday afternoon. 2. In subsequent races the first division will be composed of the boats which finished in the first half of each division in the previous week. In the case of an uneven number of boats racing in each division, the odd boat remains in the first division, but does not advance from the second. 3. Scoring in the two divisions will be by points on the same system formerly used, except, 4. In the second division points scored will be given two- thirds value of the corresponding points scored in the first division. For the first week and before reclassification, points will be scored on the same basis in both divisions. 5. A boat to be eligible for the first division which does not start in the next race is still eligible to that division when she starts. CUTS ALLOWED The following cut system has been adopted for trial in the July series. If successful, it will probably be adopted for the August series. The plan is as follows: The rating will be determined by dividing the total series score of each boat sailing in every race by the total number of races sailed by the class. For boats which miss one or more races, the total series score of the boat will be divided by one less than the number of races sailed by the class. 10 CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS George Davenport Hayward Memorial Cup Race Date: Friday, August 17, 1928. Entries: Class S, A, B and O. Course: No. 7 or No. 8, to be announced at warning signal. Postponements: Code flag G. 15-minute intervals. Prize: First yacht across finish line to receive a replica of the Hayward Memorial Cup and to have name engraved on Hayward Cup. Details will be announced later. Seamanship Race Date: Wednesday, August 1, 1928. Entries: Class A. Crews: Corinthians under 21. Prize: Cup presented by Miss Mary C. Wheelwright. Details will be announced later. Sixth Annual Cruise Dates: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 23, 24, and 25, 1928. Entries: All racing classes. Special classes will be arranged. Courses: Northeast Harbor to Seal Cove; Seal Cove to East Blue Hill; East Blue Hill to Seal Cove; Seal Cove to Northeast Harbor. Details will be announced later. Novelty Race Date: July 4, 1928. Details will be announced later. The Committee hopes that all will coöperate with the Committee. In order that there may be the greatest possible number of starters in each race, those who are prevented from sailing their yachts are requested to obtain substitutes. It is the wish of the Committee that the keen spirit of friendly com- petition, which has been the tradition of these races in the past, will continue. FLEET HEADQUARTERS Fleet Headquarters are established in the village at North- east Harbor, where a telephone is installed. The Secretary, Race Committee, will be glad to answer questions. JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman, Race Committee ROBERT E. L. JOHNSON, Southwest Harbor. Secretary, Race Committee Northeast Harbor. 11 EXTRACTS FROM YACHT RACING RULES RULE IX Amenable to Racing Rules AMENABLE. for Rules her the time the PREPARATORY Racing 1. A from yacht shall be amenable to the until class is made, and shall continue signal across the finish line. her entire hull and spars have passed SO RESTRICTION OF RIGHTS. yachts whose preparatory signal has not signal, 2. From the setting of the warning made must keep clear of other yachts whose been preparatory signal has been made. After ing the finishing line a yacht shall not interfere cross- with any yacht still in the race. RULE X Start and Finish WHEN TIMED. 4. The time of the start for each class shall be taken when the starting signal for the class has been given. PREMATURE START. 5. If this point in any yacht [the foremast on a schooner and the mainmast on a sloop or yawl] be across the line when the starting signal is made, she must return and start again. LOSS OF RIGHT 6. A yacht SO returning, or one working into position from the wrong side of the line after OF WAY. the signal for starting has been made, must keep clear of and give way to all competing yachts. 7. A yacht starting after her starting interval has expired shall keep clear of and give way to yachts starting during their specified starting intervals. MARKS OF 8. The marks used to establish the starting COURSE. line become marks of the course for each class at its preparatory signal, and remain such until the finish of the race. TIME AT 9. The time of a yacht at the finish shall be FINISH. taken when the foremast on a schooner and mainmast on a sloop or yawl is on the finishing line, but a yacht remains amenable to the rules so long as any part of the hull, spars or other equipment remains on the line. 12 RULE XI Course Signals COURSE. SHORTENING during a race shorten the course by any establish- 4. The Race Committee may at time ing a finish line at any mark thereof where the Committee "M" Boat takes station, sets Code Flag and calls attention thereto by firing two guns, or blowing two blasts of the whistle, horn or other device. In such an event, the time allowances shall be proportionately reduced. RULE XII Starting Signals STARTING 1. The Starting Signals for all races, to which SIGNALS. attention shall be called by gun, whistle, horn or other device, shall be as follows: TYPE OF Warning. The hoisting of a White Ball or SIGNALS. Shape. Preparatory. Five minutes after the warn- ing signal, the hoisting of a Blue Ball or Shape. Start. Five minutes after the preparatory signal, the hoisting of a distinctive signal, as provided in instructions. INTERVALS 2. Yachts racing in classes or division, shall BETWEEN be started at five-minute intervals and a dis- SIGNALS. tinctive signal shall be hoisted for each such class or division. The starting signal for one class or division shall be the preparatory signal for the next succeeding class or division. Each signal shall remain hoisted for four and a half minutes and there shall be an interval of a half- minute between the lowering of a signal and the hoisting of the next signal. POSTPONE- 5. When the time of starting is postponed MENT OF until later in the day, the Committee shall START. hoist Code Flag "G"; postponements shall be for even fifteen-minute intervals. 13 RULE XIV Accidents ACCIDENTS. Each yacht shall render every possible assist- ance to any vessel or person in peril, and if in the judgment of the Race Committee she shall have thereby injured her chances of winning, they shall order the race resailed between such yacht and the winner in her class. RULE XV Postponed and Resailed Races RACE DECLARED 2. At any time after the starting signal and OFF. before the finish the Race Committee shall have power to declare off or order resailed any race, should unfavorable weather conditions render a finish improbable within the time limit. The signal denoting such action shall be Code Flag "J." New entries shall not be received for such resailed race, and a yacht disqualified in the original race shall not be eligible to start in the resailed race. RULE XVII Definitions DEFINITIONS. 1. CLOSE-HAULED AND FREE. (a) Close-hauled. A yacht is close-hauled when sailing by the wind as close as she can lay with advantage in working to windward. (b) Free. A yacht not SO sailing is sailing free. 2. DIRECTION OF WIND. A yacht is deemed to have the wind on the side opposite to that on which she is carrying her mainboom. 3. OVERLAPPING AND CLEAR. Two yachts sailing the same or nearly the same course are said to be overlapping when either yacht has no longer a free choice on which side of the other she shall pass and the ward yacht by luffing, or the windward yacht overlap continues to exist SO long as the lee- by bearing away, is in danger of fouling. Other- wise they are said to be clear. 14 DEFINITIONS. 4. OVERTAKING. (Continued) Cf the two yachts sailing the same or nearly the same course, the one clear astern, if ap- proaching the other SO as to involve an overlap, is said to be the overtaking yacht, and she continues such after the yachts overlap until she has again drawn clear. 5. LUFFING. A yacht is luffing when she so alters her course as to sail a course more nearly into the wind. 6. MARK. A mark is any vessel, boat, buoy, or other object used to indicate the course, but does not become such until the preceding mark, if any, has been rounded or passed, or in the case of marks establishing the starting line, until the preparatory signal has been made. RULE XVIII Right of Way RIGHT OF When one yacht is approaching another yacht, WAY. SO as to involve the risk of fouling, one of them, except as provided in section 2 of Rule IX or in sections 6 or 7 of Rule X, shall keep clear of the other as follows: 1. ON DIFFERENT POINTS OF SAILING. A yacht free shall keep clear of one close- hauled. 2. ON SAME POINT OF SAILING WITH WIND ON OPPOSITE SIDES. A yacht with wind on the port side shall keep clear of a yacht with wind on the starboard side. (This section defines the starboard tack rule which underlies and controls all racing rules except as provided in Section 9 of this rule.) 3. ON SAME POINT OF SAILING, WITH WIND ON SAME SIDE. When both yachts are free, and have the wind on the same side, the yacht to windward shall keep clear. 15 RIGHT OF WAY. 4. CONVERGING CLOSE-HAULED. (Continued) When two yachts, both close-hauled on the same tack, are converging by reason of the lee- ward yacht holding a better wind, and neither can claim the rights of a yacht being overtaken, then the yacht to windward shall keep clear. 5. ALTERING COURSE. When of two yachts one is obliged to keep clear, the other (subject to the provisions of Section 6, Clause (a) ), shall not SO alter her course as to involve the risk of fouling. 6. OVERTAKING, LUFFING AND BEARING AWAY. A yacht overtaking another yacht shall keep clear of the overtaken yacht. (a) PASSING TO WINDWARD. Provided that the overtaking yacht makes her overlap on the side opposite to that on which the overtaken yacht then carries her mainboom, the overtaken yacht may luff as she pleases to prevent the overtaking yacht passing her to windward, until the overtaken yacht is in such a position that her bowsprit end, or stemhead, if she has no bowsprit, would strike the overtaking yacht abaft the main shrouds, when her right to luff further from her course shall cease. (b) PASSING TO LEEWARD. An overtaken yacht must never bear away to prevent another yacht from passing her to lee- ward-the lee side to be considered that on which the leading yacht of the two carries her main boom. The overtaking yacht must not luff until she has drawn clear ahead of the yacht which she has overtaken. 7. RIGHTS ON NEW COURSE. A yacht shall not be entitled to her right on a new course: 16 RIGHT OF (a) Until she has filled away. WAY. (b) If she SO alters her course as to involve (Continued) the immediate risk of fouling another yacht which, owing to her position, cannot keep clear. 8. PASSING AND ROUNDING MARKS. If an overlap exists between two yachts when both of them, without tacking, are about to pass a mark on a required side, then the out- side yacht must give the inside yacht room to pass clear of the mark. A yacht shall not, however, be justified in attempting to establish an overlap and thus force a passage between another yacht and the mark after the latter yacht has altered her helm in the act of rounding. 9. OBSTRUCTION TO SEA-ROOM. When a yacht is approaching a shore, shoal, pier, rock, vessel or other dangerous obstruc- tion, and cannot go clear by altering her course without fouling another yacht, then the latter shall, on being hailed by the Club member in charge of the former, at once give room; and in case one yacht is forced to tack or to bear away in order to give room, the other shall also tack or bear away as the case may be at as near the same time as possible without danger of fouling. But should such obstruction be a designated mark of the course, a yacht forcing another to tack under the provisions of this section shall be disqualified. (See Rule XX, Section 2, where this rule is particularly referred to.) The provisions relating to obstructions include as such any vessel, whether a competing yacht or not, of which the yacht concerned must keep clear. RULE XX Disqualifications DISQUALIFI- 1. Each yacht must go fairly around the CATIONS. course, and in rounding each specified mark her track from the preceding to the following FOULING mark must enclose it on the required side. A MARKS. yacht touching a mark, unless wrongfully com- pelled to do SO by another yacht, shall at once abandon the race. 17 SPECIAL CODE SIGNALS The following special code signals are adopted: A Class A, 1st Division: or start Class A, 1st Division. B. Class B; or start Class B. G....... Postponement. J Race is off. M Class MDI; or start Class MDI; or "Finish here." O Class O; or start Class O; or "Mark has shifted; this vessel is the mark." P Preparatory. S. Class S; or start Class S. Z Class A, 2nd Division; or start Class A, 2nd Division. 18 INTERNATIONAL CODE SIGNALS A Y B J R Z "CODE FLAG" AND "ANSWERING PENNANT' C K S D L T When used as the "Code Flag" it is to be hoisted under the ensign OR When used as the "Answer. ing Pennant" itisto be hoisted E M U at the masthead or where best seen. F N V G W H P X RACING INSTRUCTIONS. CUT, ETC. ENTRY LIST 1928. Changes in Racing Regulations for 1928 scason. The following changes have been worked out by your racing committee in consultation with the officers of the Fleet. In all cases the problems considered are ones which have bccn generally discussed by members of the Floot and the consensus of opinion of our members, so far as known, has determined the conclusions reached is by your committee: Sub Division A Class It has developed that during the last year or two the A Class in our fleet has Brown so largo as to be un- wicldy and unsatisfactory to many of the Captains sailing in this class. Your committee has given this subject considerable study and finally arrived at a scheme for subdividing the A floot for the 1923 scason, This system in based upon that which has been successfully adopted, after consider- abic xpcrimentacion, by the Tarratino Club, and cmbodies the basic idcas of thr Tarratino Club system, together with certain improvements suggested by Mr. Samuel 0. Davis of that Club, and modified so an to fit our particular conditions, The plan for racing Class A in. two divisions will 11 be as follows:- Change of Racing Time It is the opinion of many of our "wcather wisc" members that morning winds arc more favorable and also it is hold by quito a proportion of our members that morning sailing will interfere loss with the other activitics of the sum.. mcr colony, The opinion on this subject appcars strong enough to warrant giving the idca a trial, accordingly, in the July scries, raccs schcduled for Tuesday will bc sailed in the mornings. Starting timcs will bc announced in the Racing Instructions, to bc published later. Cuts Allowed with a membership such as ours, comprising many bus- incss mon liablc to bc unavoidably called away, it has sccmcd unfair to rank boats on a basis of all the raccs of a scries. To meet this objection a "Cut" system in successful use by a number of other yacht clubs will bc tricd for the July scries. Under this plan the rating in the July scrics will DC determined by dividing the total scries scorc of cach boat sailing in cvery racc by the total number of raccs sailcd (by the class). For boats which miss one or more raccs, the total scries scorc of the boat will bc divided by one less than the number of raccs sailcd by the class. The success of this plan in July scrics will also determine whether a similiar plan, allowing one or more cuts, will bc adopted for the August scrics. 1. Before the first racc of the scason the boats will bc divided into two divisions by lot. Thercafter, boats will bc rc-classificd 'for the coming week) every Mon- day on basis of their point score for racc or raccs sailed the previous week. The list of boats to sail in cach division for the week will bc posted at the Fleet hoadquarters on Monday afternoon. 2. In subsequent raccs the first division will bc com- posrd of the boats who finished in the first half of cach division in the previous weck. In the casc of an unoven number of boats racing in either division, the odd boat, remains in the first division, but docs not advance from the second. 3. Scoring in the two divisions will bc by points on the same system formerly used, except 4. In the second division points scorcd will bc Biven 2/3 value corressponding points scored in the first div- ision for the first week and bcfore rc-classification. For the raccs sailed before the first rc-classific- ation, points will bc scored on the same basis in both divisions. 5. A boat to bc cligiblc to the first division which docs not start an the ncxt racc is still cligible to that division when shc starts. Inside Course for Class 0 The advisability of establishing a protected course which could bc used by O boats in bad weather, is being considered. The course will probably be in part of the bay North of Greening Island. Particulars will be an- nounced at the beginning of the racing season. Payment of Ducs In the past some difficulty has been cEperienced in collecting membership dues promptly. Such carcless- ness on the part of our members merely adds needlessly to the difficultics in conducting the business of the organization. Accordingly, for the 1928 season it is felt wise to enforce the rule that no boat will be scored in any racc unless its owner bc a member in good standing - meaning dues paid in full to date. A little cooperation from members in this respect will greatly assist the work of your officers. John Tyssowski Chairman, Racc Committee. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET ENTRY LIST 1928 Class "A" Northcast Harbor 17 Footers 1 "Daffydill" Mrs. Henry Parkman 2 "Ino" Miss Elizabeth Madcira 3 "Gnat" William F. Cochran 4 "Atlanta" 3. E. Dane, Jr. 6 "Hustla" Charles D. Dickey 7 Caspe: W. Morris 10 "Constance" crawford C. Maddiro 1-1 "Mccoh II" Conway Clasted 12 "Sinbad" Charles Pratt 14 "Yojo" Walter Eversman 16 "Ncvis" C. P. B. Jcffcrys 17 "Kipper" Gorrish H. Milliken 18 "Little Scamp" Miss Kathlccn Burke 19 "Collccn" Frank D. Bain 21 "Polly" Edwin Corning 22 "Mary" Stacy B. Lloyd, Jr. 23 "Kath1ccn" Alan Fox 24 "Last Chancc" Tharton Sinkler 27 "Tsana" 28 "Jarif" William J. Strawbridge 29 "Alcda" Froderic E. Camp 30 "Bob White" Walter H. Lipponcott, Jr. 31 "Kinglot" Fredcrick Fralcy, Jr. 32 "Don Q" Reginald C. Robbins, Jr. 33 "Jnck Tar III" Porcy H. Clark, Jr. 34 "Nancy" John D. Rockcfcllcr, 3rd. 37 "Rccf Point" E. Q. Trowbridge 38 Harper Siblcy Edscl B. Ford 40 John Fox 41 "Englct" Arthur P. Butler, Jr. E. F. Butler 42 Harry G. Haskcll 43 Dr. John W. Bartol 44 Bruton Strangc 45 A. E. Newbold, Jr. Class "g" Crowninshield 17 1/2 Footers 1 "B'rrr Rabbit Edgar B. Howard 2 Navajo" Robert E. L. Johnson 3 "Q. T." John Tyssowski 4 Warron Dr. C. E. Briggs 5 "witnit" L. J. Brengle, Jr. 6 Dana B. Hincklcy 7 H. M. Hessenbruch 8 "Nan" Mrs. John Van Pclt 9 "whim" F. W. Simmons 10 "Acc" Henry D. Stobbins 11 "VCBR" W. Barton Eddison 12 "Electron" Mrs. Jamca Murphy 13 "Venturc" Robert K. McInncs John G. Batcs 14 W. Rodman Fay 15 Class "0" Northcast Harbor 15 Footers 1 "Miss Dcal" 2 Stephen Whitney Jr. 3 "Oh-no" Mrs. S. G. Nonman 4 "Venture" R. Gwyene Stout 5 "Go-Oct-Em" Mcc. Win, JCDRO 6 "Dittle Woodon Shoc" Krs. C. Bradford Fralcy 8 "Drin Dum" Dr. E. L. Koyes 9 "Nud Puppy" Miss Elinor Thompson 11 "Fimbo" Elss Adilic Mcrrill 13 Nrs. Philip Wallis 14 "Cherrio" Mes. Froderick Jordan 15 S. 3. Trury, Jr. 16 Lincoln Godfrey, or. 17 Flamingo Loonard is. Yorkes, Jr. James G. Iciper, Jr. Class "s" Herreshoff 21 Footers 1 "Spindrift" 2 "Danac" Fredcric O. Spodden Gano Dunn feau Race 1928 NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET OCEAN SCHOONER RACE To be hold August 11th, 1928 at 10 a. m. CONDITIONS 1. Malabar ype schooners, not exceeding 55 feet overall, 2. Yachts shall be sailed by smeteurs, professionals how- ever being permitted in crews. 3. Designers certificate of rating to be furnished with entry if available; if not, following imformation must bc given. Name of yacht, Lengbh overall, Length water line, Beam, Draft, Sail area in lowers and what light sails are carried. 4. Full cruising equipment must be carried excepting that yachts need not carry dinghies. 5. Captains of competing yachts will report aboard Committee boat at the entrance to Harbor at 9 a. m. to receive sail- ing instructions. 6. Warning gun 9.45 a. m. Preparatory gun 9.55 Start 10.00 7. Entries should be sent to Capt. F. M. Haines carc of the Northcast Harbor Fleet, Northeast Harbor, Maine. Entries close August 6th, 1928. 1532 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET SEAMANSHIP RACE 1928 "The only mission of a seaman's calling is keep ships' keels off the ground To keep to ships afloat is his business; it is his trust. Date: August i, 1938 Warning 2:20 p. m. White flag Preparatory 2:25 Code flag "P" Start 2:35 Code flag "A" Entries: Class "A" only (in writing) N Entries must be received before 6 p. m. July 31 by Robert E. L. Johnson Race Committee, Northeast Harbor 408. No post entrics. No boat eligible unless duly entered. Conditions: All regular racing instructions will govern except as modified hercin. Special Regulations 1. Crews limited to three persons, amateurs, under 21 years of age; the name of the captain to be filed with written entry. 2. After preparatory signal, no crew shall communi- cate with anyone outside their own boat, except to demand right-of-way or to claim a foul. 3. Touching bottom disqualifies, whether or not the boat floats off unsided. 4. Scaled envclopes containing secret instructions shall not bc opened C:? contents examincd in any way until after preparatorys ignal. Course Once around triangle formed by Marks A, X, and Y. Ynchts may sail the course in eithcr direction. The direct course will contain several natural obstructions to navigation all clearly shown on government Chart #306 Where a choice exists, such obstructions may be loft on either hand in going in cithcr direction. Mark A: The usual Starting line, using the blue and white flags only. At start, leave blue to starboard and white to port; at finish, leave blue to port and white to starboard: no matter which way you sail the course. Marks X and Y: to bc determined in accordance with the Secret Tnstruotions which will bc delivered to each captain prior to the preparatory signal. The marks will be visible at a fair distance, but will bear no indication that they are Racing marks, They may be any floating object and need not be Sinikaa. Judges will be stationed within sight of ench mark to check roundings of each mark by each boat. Before Preparatory signal, yachts shall anchor back of the starting line under the superintendence of the judges and shall remain at anchor until after the starting Signal. Until the Starting Signal, yachts must remain with boom in crotch, mainsail properly furled under cover, with all the usual stops and fastenings belayed; jib and spinnaker stowed below decks: and all halliards and sheets shipshape (as at moorings for the night) to the satisfaction of the judges. At Preparatory Signal, scaled instructions may bc open- ed to determine location of Marks X and Y. Equipment required U. S. Government Chart #306 Dividers Parallel Rulers or Protractor It is intended that the interval between the signals shall be employed in locating marks, and determining the policy in the race. At Starting Signal anchor must be weighed (hauled on board.) and carried throughout the race. Sails must not be set or looseo in any way until start. No matter where the judges may have found it convenient to line up the competing boats at and all must cross the official Starting line at Work A in the proper direction before proceeding to sail the course. RIGHT OF WAV: The usual regulations will govern. They must bc observed carefully to avoid collisions, especially when boats Going in opposite directions round marks sim- ultanoously AWARD; The Scamanship cup, presented by Miss Mary C. Woodlrnight will be awarded fortone year to the captoin of the winning yacht. It will become the permanent property of the captain first winning it twicc John "Tyssowski Chairman, Race Committee. Racing Balletin 1928 NO1.THEAST HARBOR FLEET. 10.00 MEMBERS OF THE FLEET There has boon a misunderstanding as to the data of the annual cruisc. Commodore Milliken of the Kollegiwidgwok Yacht Club una estund our Fleet would sail to Morgan Bay on August seventeenth. Accordingly lie made arrangements to entertain our Cleet on that day and could not change to the following week without great inconvenience. The Bar Harbor Yacht Oluc also understood our cruise would be Off the earlier date and have scheiuled their Schooner rone for Aur 1st twenty-third, Your Executive Committee therefore has decided, in view of all the tarts, to shari the Annual Cruise on Thursday August sixteenih. This has made necessary the postponement of the Hayward Memorial Cup Race from Friday August seven- teenth to Friday, August twenty-fourth, W. Barton Eddison Commodore. RACING BULLETIN STARTS In order to facilitate the work of the Racing Committee it has been decmad necessary to change the starting times as follows, which charge becomes effective beginning with the race scheduled for Tuesday, July 31st and continues through the August series. Tuesday Friday Warning 10.15 a. m. 2.15 P. m. Preparatory Class A 1st Div. 10.20 2.20 Start, Class A 1st Div.) Irreparatory Class S ) 10.25 2.25 Start Class S ) Preparatory Class B) 10.30 2.30 Start Class B ) Preparatory Class A 2nd Div. ) 10.35 2.35 Start Class A 2rd Div. ) Preospatory Class MDI ) 10.40 2.40 Start Class MDI ) Preparatory Class 0) 10.45 2.45 Start Class O 10.50 2.50 PURPERS ON SAILS Uniform numbering on sails, within the respective class... 13 considered highly advisable. Accordingly the follow ing soccifications arc recommended for use on all sails OF and B yachts. Class A - Red numbers: size at least 12 inches high and 2 inches thick; placed just for lard of the top batten of the mainsail. Class B - Size and position as above. Black numbers. Yachts whose numbers do not comply to these specifica- tions are requested to promptly change to conform. New numbers may be secured from S. R. Traccy, painter, Northcast Harbor, for $1.50 per set. A Class Division The division of the A fleet will be posted for each week on or before Monday of that week, in the Flcet Head- quarters on Main Street, Northeast Harbor. Telephone 408. Yachts for Hire or Sake The Fleet Headquarters will gladly assist owners desiring to sell or rent yachts if they will notify the Fleet Secretary. Protests All protests will be settled at Fleet Headquarters, Mondays at 9.30 a. m. Members involved in protests arc in- vited to attend meetings at which their casos arc considered. Ocean Schooner Race An Ocean race for Malabar type schooners, not exceed- ins 55 feet overall, will be held Saturday August 11th. Captains desiring to enter their schooners are requested to (i) so c.t Fleet Headquarters on or before August 6th, filing therewith designers certificates of rating, if available. Capt. F. M. Haines is in charge of arrangements. Handicaps will be posted at Fleet Headquarters on August 10th with other details. Special Request All members of the Fleet owning power boats, or other boats not in racing classes, are carnestly requested to in- struct their Captains to keep well clear of the course dur. ing races. RacingrCommittee. 7 th annual Cruise Circular Letter. NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 1928 SEVENTH ANNUAL CRUISE. The Seventh Annual Cruise will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 16, 17 and 18, 1928. It is hoped that in addition to the Racing Classes, many yachts will take part. Yacht owners desiring to participate should advise the Secretary of the Race Committee as soon as possible. COURSES: The destination for Thursday is the camp of Mr. Louis C. Madeira at Seal Cove, Blue Hill Bay. The course is: From blue and white flags at Mark A southerly, passing black spar buoy #3 to starboard and red spar buoy #2 to port, to black and white can buoy lying southeast of Seawall Point, leaving it to starboard; thence southwesterly to bell buoy off Long Ledge, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly, northwesterly and northerly, pass- ing Gooses Cove Rock and Rummells Hub to starboard, to Dodge's Point; thence easterly to finish off float of Mr. Madeira, passing mark flying code flag X to starboard. Yachts will dress ship at Seal Cove. The Courses for Friday and Saturday will be annouced at Seal Cove. START: Preparatory signal 10.00) Start Malabar Type Schooners 10.05 Start Class S 10.10 Start Class A 10.15 EASTERN Start Class B 10.20 STANDARD TIME Start Class o 10.25 Start Classes MDI, WEE SCOT. 10.30 Start Miscellaneous Yachts 10.35 Eastern Daylight Saving Time will be observed after the start. For yachts of the Northeast Harbor Fleet, the following will apply. ACCOMMODATIONS: Boys sailing open boats may sleep at the Camp of Mr. Louis C. Madeira. They are requested to bring their own blankets. SUBSISTENCE: Subsistence and messing facilities will NOT be provided ashore this year. All boats will have to prepare their own meals. Commodore Seth M. Milliken of the Kollegiwidgwok Yacht Club at East Blue Hill has kindly invited the crews of the racing classes to lunch with him on Friday, August 17th. The courtesies of the Club are extended to the crews of other yachts after luncheon. LADIES: Ladies wishing to inquire about accommodations at Seal Cove may call Miss Elizabeth Madeira, Northeast Harbor 134. RACING RULES: The racing rules of the Northeast Harbor Fleet shall govern. The usual equipment of the various Clubs shall be carried. JOINING OR PARTING COMPANY: After joining the Squadron a yacht shall request permission before leaving from the Commodore aboard the Flagship. CHARTS: All boats should acquire charts that fully cover all of the territory covered. The many dangerous rocks in Blue Hill Bay make this imperative. These charts may be obtained from Bain's, North- east Harbor or Parker's at Bar Harbor. John Tyssowski, Chairman, Race Committee. Notice of annual Weeting 1928 (BCUJ) CPTO givA or young 1858 I PUAC 00 $ UA plug sug SCUT PJON wisping* di 200 1: AOCU+ rbby STI understand POSC was DC GJTS 00 04 TT : MOLE STATUS up COL we OI PPC Heapon DES ep ou Volume 52' lasp will will Jonesum POTOLIC FJK 2000 July THE 113 A BUTC (0) CHEPCL bywoo ang or effect spon no 10, is KAOA poxcol CONSISTENCE dug BULTON VIT NEW EX THERE CPSC I' ope BBOXK THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NOTICE OF A NNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of thc Northcast Harbor Flcct will bc hold at the home of Mr. Gcrrish H. Millikon, Northcast Har- bor, Mainc, on Saturday afternoon, August 25, 1928 at 5.45 p. m. Should you bc unablc to attend, plcase cxccutc the attached proxy and rcturn it to W. Barton Eddison, Commodorc, Northcast Harbor. Robert E. L. Johnson Scerctary. PROXY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I, the un- dersigned, herc by constituto and appoint W. Barton Eddison and John Tyssowski, or cithcr of them, attorncys and agents for mc and in my name, place and stead, to votc as my proxy at the annual mccting of the Northcast Harbor Floct, to bc hold on Saturday, August 25, 1928, and any adjournments thercof, upon all matters that may bc brought bcforc the mooting, as fully as if I wcrc present, giving the said attorncys and agents full power of substitution and revoca- tion. In witness whorcof, I have set my hand and scal this day of August 1928. (Scal) Witness NORTHEART HAPPOR PLANT Goorge Devember Hayward Mcaorini Cup Race Date: un, 1928. Tatézes: Class, 5, A, 3, D. Couroc: N 7 ox No. 6 to be announce as wirning cages). Start: wanting Thito THE 8.20.00 a. Preperatory Code 5298 7 4.25.00 Start Cinos D God fieg o Start Close B cock Flaw H 2.40.39 Start Class A Code Fing A 21.23.30 I Start,Cione S Code Flag 5 Westponsented godic Flag C. 15 minute internale, Stices the no 06 the Hoyword OIL risk cup emb to Gross the finish to TO NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET George Davenport Hayward Mcmorial Cup Racc Date: Friday, August 24, 1928. Entires: Class, S, A, B, O. Coursc: No. 7 or No. 8 to bc announced at warning signal. Start: Warning White flag 2.20.00 P. m. Proparatory Code Flag P 2.25.00 Start Class D Code flag O 2.30.00 Start Class B Codc Flag B 2.40.30 Start Class A Codc Flag A 2.42.30 Start Class S Code Flag s 2.43.00 Postponcments: Godc Flag G. 15 minute intervals. PrizeN First yacht to cross the finish linc to IC - ceive a rcplica of the Hayward Mcmorial cup and to have his name cngraved on the Hayward Cup. Minutes of annual Meeting, 1928 Northeast Harbor Fleet was held The annual meeting of the at the home of Mr. Gerrish N. Milliken on august 25, 1928. Commodare Eddison The presided, there a Reports of officers meeting were read and accepted. minutes of the preceding Commodole Mr. Eddeson thanked the Regatta committee for theer Madeira for his Bind assistance work during the year and Mr. Secretary 1 he secretary's report was accepted as read and placed on file. Treasurer: Reported a balance ou hand and placed on file of $ 8.51.44. Report accepted by motion Committee on alcharage: Wiss M.C. 20 heelwright gave a report ou the work of the harbor master. ProphyColumittee. Mr. Johnson gave a report for Mrs. Araley, announcing the cup winners for the different series and races. 65 Delegate to the M.H.Y.R.A: Mr. E.W. the work of the association and Madeira presented a statement of told of the success of the Northeast Harbor Javior Crew in the sears Cup races at Marblehead Chairman of the Race Committee: of the two devisions in class a, of the committee and the success Mr. Pyscowski told of the work and the races in the morning announced the Laber Day race for the S.W. Harbor SEAMAN'S trophy protest. the racing rules be reported by a Requested that any infringment of Elections: The following officers were elected to serve for are year. Commodare W. Barton Eddison lice-Commodare: M. E. Feabody secretary: : Roberte. L.Johnson Rear Commodore: John Lyssoedski Treasurer: Gerrish H. Milliben. Delegate MAYRA Edward W. Madeira NAYRU Old Business: None new Business: a motion coas made, seconded, and passed to award 4,5,6 th place pennants in anyto class in which more than 20 have participated. report for the committee investigating Mr. vance Me Cormick gave a a club house, asking that the Fleet act definitely ou the project given a committee authority to Mr. Madeisa submitted the following resolution that was passed by a motion: it is the fleet procure and informal that the sense of this meeting that clubhouse, workshop and landing be located at a suitable site on the that the clubhouse and landing harbor and that the worshop be located as nearby as possible g hat to carry this resolution into affect, the commodore appoint a special committee with fall authority to under the lawsof the state of Maine procure the incorporation of the Plat 67 an architect, to cause suitable Pleet a suitable site, to employ to purchase or lease for the buildings and landings to be constructed, to arrange for furnishing and equipment and. to make all necessary arrangements for the financing of the plan. Commodire Oddison presented a most bind offer from thiss Wheelwright Do rent part of her back for a foot railway. was some dis cassion of new classes of boats. extend a vote of Dr. Seth a motion was-passed that car MilleBen for bes hospitality ou the seventh cruise a motion was passed that we entend a vote of thanks to Mrs. G. to hold its meeting her H. Milliken for allowing the at Fleet residence. Roberts! L Johuson Then adjuryed Secretary 50 photograph I Seeman's zuew 04 Race 20 8000 Dou gebre DIVE Road 4733 0'00 2* up 111 42 US 8014 with Supe 7.1 It over To NORTH ST HARBOR FLEET Special Labor Day Novelty Event "Sceman's Race" 1. Race will be sailed in B boats. It is requested that owner's of B boats, who are willing that their boats be used in this event will notify the Fleet Headquarters, and state inc Mc. or not they personally will compote as skippers in the 1000. IS not sailing themselves they may dosignate substitute skipper. 2. Course:- - The course will be announced from the Comulties boat before the start of the racc as usual. 3. Start:- Entering boats cailco by skipper or substitute will report to Committee boat at start at 9 a. M., Monday, September 3rd. Preparatory gun 9.40 Starting gun 9.45 4. Postpoment:- Postponnent will not be considered unless absolutely necessary. Then to the alternoon of the same day, or morning of the following. 5. Special Conditions a. Skippers will report with yechts in good scanenlike condition, all required equipment aboard, spinnacher in light stop, spare lines, ctc. b. Promptly after reporting, a drawing will be made assigning each skipper to a boat as drewn. Skippers will change to alotted boats and nave may adjust sails, lines etc. as they see fit until Preparatory gun. C. Only skipper allowed in each boat. No crew, deck hands or chaperones. d. All and any sails which boats can carry are permitted. Trophy :- The Famous Southwest Harbor Tin Cup to the winner and Fleet pennants for first, second, and third place. Note - Each skipper will be responsible to the owner of the boat he sails, for damage to hull, rigging, and sails during the race. Please promptly enter your boat and yourself as skipper or nominate your substitute. The Committee will secure substitutes to man all boats entered if owners do not nominate their own substitutes. Race Committee. Robert E. L. Johnson Retiring Secretary HOWARD C. JOHNSON, JR. MOYLAN-ROSE - VALLEY PENNA. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET RACING INSTRUCTIONS 1929 RESIDENT THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET RACING INSTRUCTIONS 1929 The Northeast Harbor Fleet Racing Instructions 1929 RACING RULES The Racing Rules of the North American Yacht Racing Union will be in force, modified only in so far as is provided in these instructions. These Racing Rules are contained in the year book of the North American Yacht Racing Union, which may be obtained from Ernest Stavey, Secretary, N. A. Y. R. U., 80 Broad Street, New York City, at $3.00 a copy; or, annual member- ship in the N. A. Y. R. U., which carries with it a copy of the year book, may be secured by sending Mr. Stavey $5.00. Extracts from these Racing Rules are appended hereto. These rules differ in some respects from the rules in force last year. Each class will observe its own class regulations. GENERAL RACING REGULATIONS 1. In all classes, boats may alter all details of rig, pro- vided that the sails and spars must conform in size to the specifications of the class. Spars ordered after July 28, 1926, shall not be hollow, except spinnaker poles. Hollow spinnaker poles may be secured from the Pigeon Hollow Spar Company, 131 Coleridge Street, East Boston, Mass. For Class A, length is 10 ft.; Class B, 12 ft. 6 in. Sails ordered after July 28, 1926, shall be made by the authorized maker for each class. Class A, Cousens & Pratt, Brown Wales Building, C and Fargo Streets, Boston, Mass.; Class B, Wilson & Silsby, Rowes Wharf, Boston, Mass. Colored sails are permitted. 2. Boats may be hauled out of the water for painting and cleaning not more often than once in every two weeks. 3 CREWS Corinthians, except as hereinafter provided. SAILS AND EQUIPMENT Working sails and spinnakers only. Spinnakers may be carried only with tack fastened to spinnaker pole at outboard end, and with inboard end of pole resting on mast. Spinnaker pole must be carried to windward of the jib stay. Each yacht must carry a suitable anchor and rode, a com- pass, a fog horn and one life preserver for each person on board. COURSES Courses will be announced by the display of numbered flags on Committee Boat. Course flag for Class S, Class A and Class B will be displayed at warning signal; for Class o and Class MDI at preparatory signal for Class O. No. 1. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard; thence northeasterly to finish at Mark A. No. 1-X. Substitute Mark X for Mark B; otherwise same as Course 1. No. 2. Reverse of No. 1, leaving marks to port. No. 2-X. Reverse of 1-X. No. 3. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence northerly to finish at Mark A. No. 3-X. Substitute Mark X for Mark B; otherwise same as Course 3. No. 4. Reverse of No. 3, leaving marks to port. No. 4-X. Reverse of 3-X. No. 5. From starting line at Mark A southerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard; thence northeasterly to finish at Mark A. No. 6. Reverse of No. 5, leaving marks to port. 4 No. 7. From starting line at Mark A southerly to Mark C, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to Mark D, leaving it to starboard; thence northeasterly to White Mark at Mark A, leaving it to starboard; thence to Marks C and D as before; from Mark D to finish a Mark A. No. 8. Reverse of No. 7, leaving marks to port. No. 9. From starting line at Mark A easterly to Mark B, leaving it to starboard; thence southerly to whistling buoy lying southeast of Baker Island, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly to black and white can buoy lying southeast of Seawall Point, leaving it to starboard; thence northerly to finish at Mark A. No. 10. Reverse of No. 9, leaving marks to port. NOTE.-The starting line of Course No. 9 and the finish line of Course No. 10 will be the usual line for the course to and from Mark B; the starting line of Course No. 10 and the finish line of Course No. 9 will be the usual line for the course to and from Mark D. SHORTENED RACE In event it be necessary to shorten a race on account of weather conditions, there will be displayed by a boat flying the F. Q. (Race Committee) signal at the mark next before the finish, the signal K (race will be called at ), together with the letter designating the finish mark. The finish will then be established between this mark and the Race Com- mittee boat. 5 STARTING AND FINISHING LINE (As indicated in the following diagram) Consists of three marks forming a triangle off the entrance to Northeast Harbor. The northern mark flies a red flag, the southern a white flag and the western a blue flag. To and from RED MARK MARK "C" To and from BLUE MARK MARK "B" To and from MARK 'D' STARTING LINE E FINISHING LINE N WHITE MARK Yachts must keep clear of starting area until preparatory signal for their class. TIME LIMIT Three hours from the starting signal for each class, except for Courses Nos. 9 and 10, which shall be 2 P. M. for morning races and sunset for afternoon races. No races will be re-sailed. FOULS In case of a foul, a yacht clearly at fault should withdraw from the race. PROTESTS Protests must be in writing and placed in the hands of the Secretary of the Committee before 6 P.M. of the day fol- lowing the race in which the alleged violation of the racing rules was committed. Protests will be heard at Fleet Head- quarters at 9 A. M. on the Monday following the race in which the protest is made. 6 UNFAVORABLE WEATHER In case of unfavorable weather, races will be postponed until the next day at the same hour, and if they cannot be sailed then, will be cancelled. To ascertain if a race will be sailed, communicate with Fleet Headquarters on the day set, at 8.30 o'clock for morning races and by 1 o'clock for afternoon races. CONDITIONS FOR RACES July Series: Tuesday July 16 P. M. Friday July 19 A. M. Tuesday July 23 P. M. Friday July 26 A. M. *Southwest Harbor Race for V.I.A. Cup Tuesday, July 30 August Series: *Seamanship Race Thursday, August 1 Friday August 2 A. M. *Championship Regatta for Maine Junior Championship August 5, 6, 7, 8 Tuesday August 6 P. M. Friday August 9 A. M. Tuesday August 13 P. M. *Annual Ocean Schooner Race August 15 *George Davenport Hayward Me- morial Cup Race August 17 Tuesday August 20 P. M. *Annual Cruise August 22, 23, 24 Tuesday August 27 P. M. Friday August 30 A. M. *Seaman's Race Labor Day, September 2 Classes Class S Herreshoff 21-foot class. Class A Northeast Harbor 17-foot class. Class B Manchester-Islesboro 171/2-foot class. Class o Northeast Harbor 15-foot class. Class MDI Mount Desert Island 17-foot class (in asso- ciation with Seal Harbor Yacht Club). Special events not included in monthly series. Bulletins will be issued giving full particulars in each case. 7 CREWS In July Series One professional is permitted on each yacht but may not handle tiller. In August Series One professional is permitted on each yacht on which there is no other person over 14 years. In such case the professional must not handle tiller. DUES AND RACING FEE Only yachts whose owners are members of the Fleet (dues fully paid) may participate in races. Further, no yacht will receive credit or be scored for participation in any race until her racing fee is paid. Racing fee, $15.00 per season, is payable to Howard C. Johnson, Jr., Secretary, Race Committee, North- east Harbor. RACING NUMBERS Each yacht must carry her racing number. Class A-Red numbers 12 in. high, 2 in. thick; placed just forward of the top batten of the mainsail. Class B-Size and position as above; black numbers. STARTS 9.20 A. M. Warning 2.15 P. M. 9.25 A. M. Preparatory Class A, 1st Div 2.20 P. M. Start Class A, 1st Div 9.30 A. M. Preparatory Class B 2.25 P. M. Start Class B 9.35 A. M. Preparatory Class A, 2nd Div 2.30 P. M. Start Class A, 2nd Div 9.40 A. M. Preparatory Class MDI 2.35 P. M. Start Class MDI 9.45 A. M. Preparatory Class o 2.40 P. M. 9.50 A. M. Start Class o 2.45 P. M. Postponements Code Flag G Postponements for 15-minute intervals 8 TABLE OF POINTS AWARDED TO YACHTS FINISHING Number of Starters Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1st 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 2nd 100 100 50 67 75 80 S3 86 88 89 90 91 92 92 93 93 94 94 94 95 95 95 95 96 96 96 96 96 96 3d 97 97 33 50 60 67 71 75 78 SO 82 83 85 S6 87 SS 88 89 90 90 90 91 91 92 92 92 93 93 4th 93 93 25 40 50 57 63 67 70 73 75 77 79 SO 81 82 83 84 85 86 S6 S7 88 88 S9 89 89 5th 90 90 20 33 43 50 56 60 64 67 69 71 73 75 77 78 79 SO 81 82 83 83 84 85 6th 85 S6 86 87 17 29 38 44 50 55 58 62 64 67 69 71 72 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 81 S2 7th 83 83 14 25 33 40 46 50 54 57 60 63 65 67 68 70 71 73 74 75 76 78 8th 78 78 80 SO 13 22 30 36 42 46 50 53 56 59 61 63 65 67 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 9th 76 77 11 20 27 33 39 43 47 50 53 56 58 60 62 64 65 67 68 70 70 71 10th 73 73 10 18 25 31 36 40 44 47 50 53 55 57 59 61 63 64 66 11th 67 68 69 70 9 17 23 29 33 38 41 44 47 50 52 55 57 58 60 62 12th 63 64 66 67 8 15 21 27 31 35 39 42 45 48 50 52 54 56 59 59 60 13th 63 63 8 14 20 25 29 33 37 40 43 45 48 50 52 54 14th 56 57 59 60 7 13 19 24 28 32 35 38 41 43 46 48 49 15th 52 53 56 57 7 13 18 22 26 30 33 36 39 42 44 46 16th 48 50 52 53 6 12 17 21 25 29 32 35 38 40 41 17th 44 47 48 50 6 11 16 20 24 27 30 33 36 38 18th 41 43 44 47 6 11 15 19 23 26 29 32 34 37 40 19th 41 43 5 10 14 18 22 25 28 30 33 36 20th 37 40 5 10 14 17 21 24 27 30 32 21st 34 37 5 9 13 17 20 23 26 29 22nd 31 33 4 9 13 16 19 22 23rd 25 27 30 4 8 12 15 19 24th 21 34 27 4 S 11 15 25th 18 20 23 4 8 11 26th 14 17 20 4 7 27th 11 14 17 28th 4 7 10 13 29th 4 7 10 30th 3 7 3 69 14 33 2 4 8 20 36 dy 21 88 17 95 36 40 S2. Ann 62 Bear 1 21 29 Gilpatrick 40 rky 38 Ledge 52 35 TO Long Pond I F 100 10m 5 Shoal 50 S. 50 74 st 53 (BEL 50 34 56.1 14 63 21 37 30 31 58 48 30 57 15 71 16 4 54 S5 A rky 50 50 sec 68 6 79 36 rky 64 Thy 40 68 39 44 D rky. 7 Greenings 58 37 ' 43 Ledg 21 8 S 8 29 5 sft 24 56 60 53 SUTTON S I. S 36 31 60 63 57 41 3 24 45 SA 57 37 51 41 23 51 5 SA 55 23 60 33 20 29 52 rky 48 27 49 63 24 34 S.2 32 20 20 Spurling Rk 18 7 8 17 54 30 36 27 48 16 19 24 16 1 21 28* A II 14 29 24 Bn 17 26 16 31 54 4 9 o 20 23 17 21 8 8 ling 34 Spurling Pt 15 18 10 10 D 42 46 20 pt 54 6 Long 15 13 31 cow 12 Ledae 5 37 14 23 rky Prebles 22 Cove 2 9 28 25 7 It 14 12 13 10 3 5 14 13 60 If 9 14 23 4 7 rky 13 Sea Wall 20 High Head 9 I 10 73 3) 7 4 his 3 16 3 14 20 15 11 9 15 2 17 12 16 21 17 11 ad 6 20 13 19 15 16 w 25 12 17 2 Deadm S3 23 8 12 12 16 32 15 26 37 4 25 N.R.T. 15 C 13 anberry 10 * 36 Ledge 41 43 14 II 16 3 42 16 28 10 14 * 5 Bunker Head 59 10 23 16 44 26 31 12 52 nky hrd 9 50 9 55 30 41 48 Cave 39 Fer 40 nky 75 50 H 13 4 21 57 48 55 hrd 53 8 50 48 66 South Bunker 67 3 rky Bras Ledge The Nubble 89 76 2 66 37 56 rky 30 34 brk Sh (4 5 as 59 73 59 28 95 64 82 95 94 82 BELL 48 72 77 34 44 40 119 150 Bowden (FI w/2 72 86 sft M 59 Ledge day 55 70 155 S'3A 58 6 76 56 Zewis Rock 50 rky 125 25 * 58 54 East Bunker 105 60 71 84 Breg+ 63 Ledge 102 35 78 60 26 67 73 56 93 103 105 day 102 2 ou Tom 78 S 53 138 rky 53 x 78 105 78 74 93 84 56 70 and 114 24 33 89 99 3 Bunkers Neck rky 24 LMO 40 2 149 32 70 91 III 14 119 ITTLE 57 700 23 S3 5 3 Harding Ledge adlocks Cove I 3 66 136 CRANBERRY sft 89 88 8 4 61 rky rky 100 4 25 10 S / 3 10 71 9 18 CRANBE PRY CG 15 85 my 26 8 134 2 25 6 4 17 17 20 4 16 Cable 32 5 53 97 21 6 3 rky 4 8 22 16 II rky. 9 28 5 7 7-21 9 4 25 9 9 S 48 4 3 26 14 16 23 20 126 7 17 rky 8 24 22 10 93 day 139 11 12 rky 3 15 31 10 10 8 22 5 12 10 Grs 31 17 35 2 121 81 5 SR 17 is II 8 5 2 10 Bake 60 12 10 Flev90sec 12 105ft 16m 16 123 15 Pt 16 37 3 28 36 50 9 2 Island rky RK 12 17 rky 35 rky 84 8 24 15 8 24 day 16 57 54 6 133 4 I 14 32 70 23 6 15 29 39 dy 9 39 16 56 79 81 13 37 * 79 18 58 24 The Thumper 62 11 nky 85 42 29 44 99 nky I'll 86 96 100 9Y S 77 rky hrd 116 117 87 105 102 WHIST 93 102 83 rky 105 102 rky 80 80 93 PRIZES Pennants will be awarded to the winner in each race and to the winners in each series. In the August series the usual cups will be awarded. For the July and August series and the racing series on the annual cruise, there will be awarded in each class the following: 3-6 entries, 1 pennant; 6-12 entries, 2 pennants; 12-18 entries, 3 pennants; 18-24 entries, 4 pen- nants; over 24, 5 pennants. SUB-DIVISION A CLASS Class A this year will be raced in two divisions. This plan will be as follows: 1. Before the first race of the season the boats will be divided into two divisions by lot. Thereafter boats will be reclassified (for the coming week) every Monday on basis of their point score for race or races sailed the previous week. Lists of boats to sail in each division for the week will be posted at the Fleet Headquarters on Monday afternoon. 2. In subsequent races the first division will be composed of the boats which finished in the first half of each division in the previous week. In the case of an uneven number of boats racing in each division, the odd boat remains in the first divi- sion, but does not advance from the second. 3. Scoring in the two divisions will be by points on the same system formerly used, except 4. The first boat in the second division shall receive the same number of points as the last boat remaining in the first division. Scoring shall be calculated on the basis of the num- ber of boats remaining in the first division plus one less than the total number racing in the second division. 5. A boat to be eligible for the first division which does not start in the next race is still eligible to that division when she starts. CUTS ALLOWED The rating will be determined by dividing the total series score of each boat sailing in every race by the total number of races sailed by the classes. For boats which miss one or more races, the total series score of the boat will be divided by one less than the number of races sailed by the class. A boat in Class A which takes an allowed cut will be classified for the following week according to the position earned in the race sailed. 10 EXTRACTS FROM YACHT RACING RULES RULE IX Amenable to Racing Rules AMENABLE. 1. A yacht shall be amenable to the Racing Rules from the time the PREPARATORY signal for her class is made, and shall continue so until her entire hull and spars have passed across the finish line. RESTRICTION 2. From the setting of the warning signal, OF RIGHTS. yachts whose preparatory signal has not been made, must keep clear of other yachts whose preparatory signal has been made. After cross- ing the finishing line a yacht shall not interfere with any yacht still in the race. RULE X Start and Finish WHEN 4. The time of the start for each class shall TIMED. be taken when the starting signal for the class has been given. PREMATURE 5. If any yacht or any part of her hull, spars START. or other equipment be on or across the starting line when the starting signal is made, she must return and start again. LOSS OF 6. A yacht SO returning, or one working into RIGHT OF position from the wrong side of the line after WAY. the signal for starting has been made, must keep clear of and give way to all competing yachts. 7. A yacht starting after her starting interval has expired shall keep clear of and give way to yachts starting during their specified starting intervals. TIME AT 8. The time of a yacht at the finish shall be FINISH. taken when first any part of her hull or spars is on the finishing line, but a yacht remains amenable to the rules so long as any part of the hull, spars or other equipment remains on the line. 11 RULE XI Course Signals SHORTENING 4. The Race Committee may at any time COURSE. during a race shorten the course by establish- ing a finish line at any mark thereof where the Committee Boat takes station, sets Code Flag "M" and calls attention thereto by firing two guns, or blowing two blasts of the whistle, horn or other device. In such an event, the time allowances shall be proportionately reduced. RULE XII Starting Signals STARTING 1. The Starting Signals for all races, to which SIGNALS. attention shall be called by gun, whistle, horn or other device, shall be as follows: TYPE OF Warning. The hoisting of a White Ball, or SIGNALS. Shape. Preparatory. Five minutes after the warn- ing signal, the hoisting of a Blue Ball, or Shape. Start. Five minutes after the preparatory signal, the hoisting of a distinctive signal, as provided in instructions. INTERVALS 2. Yachts racing in classes or divisions, shall BETWEEN be started at five-minute intervals and a dis- SIGNALS. tinctive signal shall be hoisted for each such class or division. The starting signal for one class or division shall be the preparatory signal for the next succeeding class or division. Each signal shall remain hoisted for four and a half minutes and there shall be an interval of a half- minute between the lowering of a signal and the hoisting of the next signal. POSTPONE- 5. When the time of starting is postponed MENT OF until later in the day, the Committee shall START. hoist Code Flag "G"; postponements shall be for even fifteen-minute intervals. 12 RULE XIV Accidents ACCIDENTS. Each yacht shall render every possible assist- ance to any vessel or person in peril, and if in the judgment of the Race Committee she shall have thereby injured her chances of winning, they shall order the race resailed between such yacht and the winner in her class. RULE XV Postponed and Resailed Races RACE 2. At any time after the starting signal and DECLARED before the finish the Race Committee shall have OFF. power to declare off or order resailed any race, should unfavorable weather conditions render a finish improbable within the time limit. The signal denoting such action shall be Code Flag "J." New entries shall not be received for such resailed race, and a yacht disqualified in the original race shall not be eligible to start in the resailed race. RULE XVII Definitions DEFINITIONS. 1. CLOSE-HAULED AND FREE. (a) Close-hauled. A yacht is close-hauled when sailing by the wind as close as she can lay with advantage in working to windward. (b) Free. A yacht not so sailing is sailing free. 2. DIRECTION OF WIND. A yacht is deemed to have the wind on the side opposite to that on which she is carrying her mainboom. 3. OVERLAPPING AND CLEAR. Two yachts sailing the same or nearly the same course are said to be overlapping when either yacht has no longer a free choice on which side of the other she shall pass and the overlap continues to exist so long as the lee- ward yacht by luffing, or the windward yacht by bearing away, is in danger of fouling. Other- wise they are said to be clear. 13 DEFINITIONS OVERTAKING. (Continued) Of the two yachts sailing the same or nearly the same course, the one clear astern, if ap- proaching the other SO as to involve an overlap, is said to be the overtaking yacht, and she continues such after the yachts overlap until she has again drawn clear. 5. LUFFING. A yacht is luffing when she SO alters her course as to sail a course more nearly into the wind. 6. MARK. A mark is any vessel, boat, buoy, or other object used to indicate the course, but does not become such until the preceding mark, if any, has been rounded or passed, or in the case of marks establishing the starting line, until the preparatory signal has been made. RULE XVIII Right of Way RIGHT OF When one yacht is approaching another yacht, WAY. SO as to involve the rish of fouling, one of them, except as provided in section 2 of Rule IX or in sections 6 or 7 of Rule X, shall keep clear of the other as follows: 1. ON DIFFERENT POINTS OF SAILING. A yacht free shall keep clear of one close- hauled. 2. ON SAME POINT OF SAILING, WITH WIND ON OPPOSITE SIDES. A yacht with wind on the port side shall keep clear of a yacht with wind on the starboard side. (This section defines the starboard tack rule which underlies and controls all racing rules except as provided in Section 9 of this rule.) 3. ON SAME POINT OF SAILING, WITH WIND ON SAME SIDE. When both yachts are free, and have the wind on the same side, the yacht to windward shall keep clear. 14 RIGHT OF 4. CONVERGING CLOSE-HAULED WAY When two yachts, both close-hauled on the Continued) same tack, are converging by reason of the lee- ward yacht holding a better wind, and neither can claim the rights of a yacht being overtaken, then the yacht to windward shall keep clear. 5. ALTERING COURSE. When of two yachts one is obliged to keep clear, the other (subject to the provisions of Section 6, Clause (a)), shall not SO alter her course as to involve the risk of fouling. 6. OVERTAKING, LUFFING AND BEARING AWAY. A yacht overtaking another yacht shall keep clear of the overtaken yacht. (a) PASSING TO WINDWARD. Provided that the overtaking yacht makes her overlap on the side opposite to that on which the overtaken yacht then carried her mainboom, the overtaken yacht may luff as she pleases to prevent the overtaking yacht passing her to windward, until the overtaken yacht is in such a position that her bowsprit end, or stemhead, if she has no bowsprit, would strike the overtaking yacht abaft the main shrouds, when her right to luff further from her course shall cease. (b) PASSING TO LEEWARD. A yacht, to hinder another yacht in attempt- ing to pass her to leeward after the leeward yacht has established an overlap, must never bear away in such a manner as to compel the leeward yacht to alter her course so as to avoid risk of fouling-the lee side to be considered that on which the leading yacht of the two carries her mainboom. The overtaking yacht must not luff until she has drawn clear of the yacht which she has just overtaken. 7. RIGHTS ON NEW COURSE. A yacht shall not be entitled to her right on a new course: 15 RIGHT OF (a) Until she has filled away. WAY. (b) If she SO alters her course as to involve (Continued)) the immediate risk of fouling another yacht which, owing to her position, cannot keep clear. 8. PASSING AND ROUNDING MARKS. If an overlap exists between two yachts when both of them, without tacking, are about to pass a mark on a required side, then the out- side yacht must give the inside yacht room to pass clear of the mark. A yacht shall not, however, be justified in attempting to establish an overlap and thus force a passage between another yacht and the mark after the latter yacht has altered her helm in the act of rounding. 9. OBSTRUCTION TO SEA-ROOM When a yacht is approaching a shore, shoal, pier, rock, vessel or other dangerous obstruc- tion, and cannot go clear by altering her course without fouling another yacht, then the latter shall, on being hailed by the Club member in charge of the former, at once give room; and in case one yacht is forced to tack or to bear away in order to give room, the other shall also tack or bear away as the case may be at as near the same time as possible without danger of fouling. But should such obstruction be a designated mark of the course, a yacht forcing another to tack under the provisions of this section shall be disqualified. (See Rule XX, Section 2, where this rule is particularly referred to.) The provisions relating to obstructions include as such any vessel, whether a competing yacht or not, of which the yacht concerned must keep clear. RULE XX Disqualifications DISQUALIFI- 1. Each yacht must go fairly around the CATIONS. course, and in rounding each specified mark her track from the preceding to the following FOULING mark must enclose it on the required side. A MARKS. yacht touching a mark, unless wrongfully com- pelled to do so by another yacht, shall at once abandon the race. 16 FLEET HEADQUARTERS Fleet Headquarters are established in the village at North- east Harbor, where a telephone is installed. The Secretary, Race Committee, will be glad to answer questions. JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman, Race Committee, Southwest Harbor. HOWARD COOPER JOHNSON, JR. Secretary, Race Committee, Northeast Harbor. GENERAL CODE SIGNALS BI Proceed at will. CS Finish here. DI Previous signal is annulled. FQ Race Committee. FZ Squadron is disbanded. SPECIAL CODE SIGNALS A Class A; or start Class A. B Class B; or start Class B. G Race postponed until later in the day. H Race postponed for the day. I Race postponed. J Race is off. K Race will be called at . M Class MDI; or start Class MDI; or "finish here." o Class O; or start Class O; or "Mark has shifted; this vessel is the mark." P Preparatory. S Class S; or start Class S. Z 17 INTERNATIONAL CODE SIGNALS A Y B J R Z 'CODE FLAG" AND - "ANSWERING PENNANT' C K S D L T When used as the "Code Flag" it is to be hoisted under the ensign When used as the "Answer. ing Pennant" it isto be hoisted E M U at the masthead or where best seen. F N V G W H P X em To the Members of the Northeast Horbor Fleet: As a natural outcome of the continuous growth of our Fleet and the keen interest of its members, your committee is confronted with certain problems relating to the conduct of the races. And on account of the difficulty of frequent meetings your help is required in reaching the most satisfactory solution of these problems. It is the purpose of your committee to conduct racing so as to meet the approval of the majority of the members. Therefore, we have embodied in the questionnaire submitted herewith, a series of questions for your consideration and answer. Racing policies for 1929 will be governed according to the replies received. The two subjects covered relate to (1) Time for starting races, and; (2) New classes to be added to the Fleet. Based on past experience, your committee is convinced that, for morning races, the first class should start at 9:30 o'clock and in the afternoon at 2:15 o'clock. As to whether morning races are desired is still an open question. The question of new classes arises from a demand for a better and more seaworthy small boat for children, and; also for a larger and more modern racing craft. Your committee has given this matter very careful study for it is realized that the small boat of a proper design will eventually supersede our "0" and "M D Is" neither of which are considered satis- factory designs. Already three members have agreed to order new -2- boats of the design selected. A more serious problem confronts us regarding the larger boats as we already have excellent racing in our "A" and "B" classes and feel that a new class should only be added if there is a strong demand - a growth which cannot be satisfied in the existing classes. The yachts finally selected for the respective classes and herewith referred to are the result of a thorough investiga- tion of all available designs giving due consideration to (1) Seaworthiness (2) Sailing qualities (3) Cost (4) Tendencies of modern racing as regards rig and hull design and (5) Our particu- lar requirements at Northeast Harbor. To those who indicate interest by their answers in the questionnaire, full details of the yacht or yachts will be submitted, however, your committee deems it wise that no new class be added to our fleet unless at least six boats are purchased, in the first order. The subjects embodied herein have been studied in co-op- - eration with your Flag Officers who join in extending to you hearty good wishes for 1929. Yours very truly, Race Committee Northeast Harbor Fleet John Tyssowski W. Barton Eddison Chairman Commodore QUESTIONNAIRE Please indicate your opinion by answering questions, and return in self addressed envelope. (1) MORNING RACES. Are you in favor of one morning race each week, to be started promptly at 9:30 A. M.? (Yes ) (No ) (2) NEW CLASSES (a) Are you interested in the formation of a new class of small boats suitable for handling by children? (Yes ) (No ) or, do you prefer children to be schooled and trained as at present, as crew and handling boats of existing classes? (Yes ) No ) (b) If you voted yes on question 2a, would you consider purchase of such boat as is recommended by this committee, namely Herreshoff 12 ft. sloop or "Bulls Eye" - length over all 15 ft. L. W. L. 121Ft Beam 6 ft. Draft 21/200 ft. Marconi Rig. Price $1,100 delivered Bristol, R. I. ( Yes ) (No ) (Note - four of these boats, claimed to be in good condition, are now available at $750., delivered N. Y. If the class be inaugurated these are available to first four applicants) (c) Are you interested in the formation of a new class of larger boats than the present As and Bs? (Yes ) (No ) (#) HOTTOA boyes -2- (d) Two designs are considered with favor by your committee. If your voted "yes" on (c) above, mark which of following designs you favor. (1) Swedish 22 sq. m. ("Skerry Cruiser"), length overall 32', LWL 21', Beam 6', Draft 3.5 Marconi rig, with cabin, and to cost about $2300. delivered N. Y. (2) 30 sq.m. yacht, same general design as the 22 sq.m., but approximately 15% larger, in all dimensions, and to cost approximately $3300. delivered N. Y. ? ( ) (e) If you answered "yes" to 2c above, would you like to have specifications of the yacht in question sub- mitted to you? (Yes ) (No ) (f) Might you be interested in the purchase of such a boat (Yes ) (No ) Those who voted "yes" on (f) above, are requested to vote on the following ( Only on proposition you favor) (g) If a new class (22 su.m. or 30 sq.m.) be added, do you favor having this a fixed standard or one- design class ? (Yes ) (No ) (h) Or, would you prefer this being an open class allowing new boats to be added in the future with variations in hull and rigging, so long as the International Rules governing the 22 sw.m. design are complied with? (Yes ) (No ) Signed Dated as month ba5kbob and to work nl TOYSWOR filw TODY myteal Tezen 08 569 addony adidas aids 811 iseco plinsira beach od Iflw assio nice 90 an load 21 side - 0₫ film restan 002 0246 02 beate? moinige and . Hoaes 01/08/13 al 707 278070 enniq DISO Holt 1006 10891 bedtlaring ad 1110 aites (8) beffining ad Itle selec Technique WOLL OF (b) and to exadasm of sentest deloas SAT diew ,berjindum asiani ant gallijon al Iland 202 deals Assrid oldercaser IS Ina - and and state meayolas to error ed fitw 000883 eser anit - Todison PAS no 3170 to produce 202001 odo 04 desit earning SDAR meanland adot TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET: The questionnaire sent out by your Racing Committee developed the following definite sentiment which will accordingly govern the policy for this season's racing: (1) Morning Races - Favored by a vote of over 2 to 1. Schedule is accordingly being so arranged, morning races to be held on Fridays. (2)A. New Classes - As regards formation of new class for children the vote was quite even (21 yes - 20 no). However, only five members indicated any interest in the purchase of the boat selected by the committee. The matter will be dropped for the season. (C.D.E.F.G.) Twenty members signified an interest in a class of larger yachts - all but two preferring the 30 to the 22 sq. meter design, and all but two also favoring a "one design class. " Nine members seriously considered purchase of 30 sq. meters for 1929 but definite orders could not be secured in time to have the boats built and delivered for this season. The matter will accordingly be dropped for the present. However, in view of the decided interest shown in the 30 square meter design, your committee will continue its investigation in this matter. Yachts of this class will be raced on the Atlantic coast this season. If further investigations back up the opinion formed to date the matter will be re- opened in sufficient time to comfortably reach a decision and place orders for June-July delivery 1930. (3) Colored sails will be permitted. (4) Hollow spinnaker poles will be permitted. The Racing Committee desires to thank members of the Fleet for their cooperation in settling the issues submitted. With the same cooperation throughout the summer - and a reasonable break on the weather - the 1929 season will be one of maximum enjoyment to the racing members of our Fleet. Race Committee Northeast Harbor Fleet. John Tyssowski, Chairman. -2- THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE club which it represents giving the names and ages of the members of the crew and stating that the crew is authorized to enter the regatta. 4- Plan of Races. The plan of an elimination tournament will be followed. Entries and byes in the first round will be determined by lot, and thereafter the winners in one round will meet in the suc- ceeding rounds. Each entry to defeat its opponent must win two out of three races. Yachts of the Northeast Harbor 17 foot class will be assigned by lot for each race. Courses will be designated by the Committee. It is planned to hold races both morning and afternoon. In case of inclement weather, races will be held at the first favor- able opportunity. 5- Racing Rules. The racing rules of the North American Yacht Racing Union with the following changes shall govern: RULE X--Start and Finish If this point in any yacht (the foremast on a Schooner and the mainmast on a Sloop or Yawl ) be across the line when the starting signal is made, she must return and start again. (b) Passing to Leeward -- An overtaken yacht must never bear away to prevent another yacht from passing her to leeward-- the lee side to be considered that on which the leading yacht of the two carries her main boom. The overtaking yacht must not luff until she has drawn clear ahead of the yacht which she has overtaken. 6- Accommodations for visiting crews will be secured at Northeast Harbor on application to the Secretary. Any further information may be secured from the Secretary of the Committee. Frederic O. Spedden Fulton J. Redman W. Barton Eddison Committee Howard C. Johnson. Secretary (D on is 10th e E LE THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR, MAINE The Northeast Harbor Fleet cordially invite the Winter Harbor Yacht Club to participate in its Eighth Annual Cruise to East Blue Hill on August twenty-second, twenty- third, and twenty-fourth. writer Bar seal Tarrative (over) The details of the various races etc. will be sent upon their issuance Further details will be sent book when issued by the secretary. If four or more Winter Harbor yachts are entered a cup will be awarded the winner for the entire cruise. 76 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET CHANGES IN THE RACING RULES TAKING EFFECT FRIDAY, JULY 26. Insert in Racing Instructions. GOVERNMENT Rule VIII, Section 3, of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules shall MARKS be disregarded, except in special races, when govern- ment marks are to be considered as marks of the course. Specific instructions for such special races will be issued in Special Bulletin. MARKS Rule XVII, Section 6, of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules shall DEFINITION be corrected to read as follows: "A mark is any vessel, boat, buoy, or other object used to indicate the course, but does not become such until the preceding mark, if any, has been rounded or passed, or in the case of marks establishing the starting line, until the STARTING signal has been made." RIGHT OF Rule XVIII, Section 6 (b), of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules WAY shall be corrected to read as follows: "A yacht, to PASSING TO hinder another yacht in attempting to pass her to lee- LEEWARD ward, must never bear away in such a manner as to com- pel the leeward yacht to alter her course 60 as to avoid risk of fouling - the lee side to be considered that on which the leading yacht of the two carries her main- boom. The overtaking yacht must not luff until she has drawn clear of the yacht which she has overtaken." PREMATURE Rule X, Section 5, of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules shall be START corrected to read as follows: "If the FOREMOST MAST of any yacht be on or across the starting line when the starting signal is made, she must return and start again." TIME AT Rule X, Section 8, of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules shall be FINISH corrected to read as follows: "The time of a yacht at the finish shall be taken when her FOREMOST MAST is Line on the finishing time, but a yacht remains amenable to the rules so long as any part of the hull, spars or other equipment remains on the line." SHORTENING Rule XI, Section 4, of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules shall be COURSE disregarded. The Rule adopted reads as follows: "Mark X will be used only as a finish mark for shortened races for courses 1, 2, 9, 10. in which case a boat displaying the Race Committee Flag will be posted at Mark B, and will display signal K (shortened race) and signal X designating finish. In such case the finish will be be- tween mark X and a boat flying the Race Committee Flag. COURSE The course number for classes A and B and the Handi- NUMBERS cap class will be displayed on the starboard side of the Committee Boat, and the course for classes MDI and o will be displayed on the port side of the Committee Boat. (This applies only when the courses are different for different classes.) STARTS A new class designated as MISCELLANEOUS HANDI- (PAGE 8) CAP CLASS will start on the Preparatory Class A, 1st Div. signal. The Warning Signal will be the Preparatory Signal for this new class. Northeast Harbor Fleet Special Bulletin Postponed Races The Northeast Harbor Fire Whistle will be blown six blasts at 8.30 A. M. for morning races and 1.15 P. M. for afternoon races to designate the postponement of a race. Yachts for Maine Junior Championship It is requested that all those willing to lend their class A yachts to the Northeast Harbor Fleet for the Maine Junior Championship races on August 5, 6, 7, and 8, kindly report at the Fleet Headquarters. Marking Ledges In order that Mark X may be used with safety for a racing mark (as well as a finish for Courses 1, 2, 9, and 10) suitable danger signals will be anchored marking the rocks on the NE and E end of Sutton's Island. Southwest Harbor Village Improvement Association. To help perpetuate the seagoing spirit of old Southwest, its enterprise, patience, hardihood, and helpfulness in time of stress, the Village Improvement Association offers a cup to be competed for by the boats of Classes A and B in the Northeast Harbor Fleet, racing in one class boat for boat. The race will take place on Tuesday, July 30th, at 10 A. M. The course to be sailed will be from the start between buoy number 8 and the stake boat anchored 200 yards SSW of it, out the western way, leav- ing buoy number 2 to port, and around Little Duck Island, leaving it to port, returning leaving Sutton and Greening Islands to port, and finishing at a line between Southwest Harbor Steamboat Wharf and buoy number 8. The time limit for the finish of the race will be sunset. It is hoped that as many residents of the nearby villages will take the opportunity to see this race and by their interest and presence lend encouragement to this new departure undertaken by the Association. (signed) G.A. NEAL, President. The Northeast Harbor Fleet SEAMANSHIP RACES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 1980 1929 "The only mission of a seaman's calling is to keep ships' keels off the ground To keep ships afloat is his business: it is his trust." ladies be same age group as the young men. A separate course young will Miss in the Mary C. Wheelwright has thin-gear-offered a cup for sailed, but the same provisions will apply to both races. DATE: August 1, 1929. 1. Warning for Boys 2.20 p. m. White flag 2. S Preparatory for Boys { Warning for Girls 2.25 Code flag "P" 3. S Start for Boys 2.35 Code flag "A" / Preparatory for Girls 4. Start for Girls 2.40 Code flag "A" ENTRIES-Class A only (must be in writing). 23 Entries must be received before 6 p. m., July St, by Howard C. Johnson, Jr., Secretary, Race Committee, Northeast Harbor 408. No post entries. No boats eligible unless duly entered. CONDITIONS- All regular racing instructions will govern except as modified herein. Special Regulations 1. Crews limited to three persons, amateurs, under 21 years of age the name of the captain to be filed with written entry. 2. After preparatory signal, no crew shall communicate with anyone outside their own boat, except to demand right of way or claim a foul. 3. Touching bottom disqualifies whether or not the boat floats off un- aided. 4. Sealed envelopes containing secret instructions shall not be opened or contents examined in any way until after preparatory signal. COURSE Twice once around triangle formed by Marks A, X, and Y. Yachts may sail the course in either direction. will contain several natural obstructions choice to naviga- exists The direct course shown on Govt. Chart No. 306. Where either a direction. tion all clearly may be left on either hand and going in only. such Mark obstruction usual starting line, using the blue and white round flags white A-The starboard and white to port; and white At start, leave blue of to first lap; at finish leave blue course. to port to Aag OH starboard: completion no matter which way you sail the Marks X and Y-To be determined in accordance with the secret in- structions which shall be delivered to each Captain prior to the Preparatory signal. The marks will be visible at a fair distance, but will bear no indication that they are racing marks. They may be any floating object and need not be similar. Judges will be sta- tioned within sight of each mark to check roundings by each boat. Before Preparatory Signal yachts shall anchor back of the starting line under the superintendance of the Judges and shall remain at anchor. Until the starting signal, yachts must remain with boom in crotch, mainsail properly furled under cover with all the usual stops and fastenings belayed; jib and spinnaker stowed below decks; and all halliards and sheets shipshape (as at moorings for the night) to the satisfaction of the Judges. At the Preparatory signal, sealed instructions may be opened to de- termine locations of marks X and Y. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED U.S. Government Chart No. 306. Dividers. Parallel rules or Protractor. It is intended that the interval between signals shall be employed locating marks, and determining the policy of the race. At starting signal anchor must be weighed (hauled on deck) and car- ried throughout the race. Sails must not be set or loosed in any way un- til start. No matter where the Judges may have found it convenient to line up the competing boats at anchor, all must cross the official start- ing line at Mark A before proceeding to sail the course. RIGHT OF WAY-The usual regulations will govern. They must be observed carefully to avoid collisions, especially when boats going in opposite directions round the marks simultaneously. AWARD-The Seamanship Cup, presented by Miss Mary C. Wheel- wright, will be awarded for one year to the Captain of the winning yacht. It will become the permanent property of the Catpain first winning it twice. (Signed JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman Race Committee. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET GEORGE DAVENPORT HAYWARD MEMORIAL CUP RACE DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1929. Entries: Class A, B, o, MDI, Miscellaneous Handicap. Course: No. 7 or 8, to be announced at warning signal. Start: Warning White Flag 2.20.00 p. m. Preparatory Code Flag P 2.25.00 Code Flag O 2.30.00 Start Class o, MDI Start Class B Code Flag B 2.40.30 Start Class A Code Flag A 2.42.30 Start Class S, and Misc. Handicap Code Flag S 2.49.00 Postponements: Code Flag G. 15 minute intervals. Prize: First Yacht to cross the finish line to receive a replica of the Hayward Memorial Cup and to have his name engraved on the Hayward Cup. TO NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 1929 EIGHTH ANNUAL CRUISE The Eighth Annual Cruise will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 22, 23 and 24, 1929. It is hoped that in addition to the racing classes, many yachts will take part. Yacht owners desiring to participate should advise the secretary of the race committee as soon as possible. COURSES: The destination for Thursday is the camp of Mr. Louis C. Madeira at Seal Cove, Blue Hill Bay. The course is: From blue and white flags at Mark A southerly, passing black spar buoy No. 3, to starboard and red spar buoy No. 2 to port, to black and white can buoy lying southeast of Seawall Point, leaving it to star- board; thence southwesterly to bell buoy off Long Ledge, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly, north- westerly and northerly, passing Goose Cove Rock and Rummell's Hub to starboard, to Dodge's Point; thence easterly to finish off float of Mr. Madeira, passing mark flying code flag X to starboard. Yachts will dress ship at Seal Cove. The courses for Friday and Saturday will be announced at Seal Cove. START: Preparatory signal 10.00 Start Malabar Type Schooners 10.05 Start Class S and 30 sq. meter 10.10 Start Class A 10.15 EASTERN Start Class B 10.20 STANDARD TIME Start Class o 10.25 Start Classes MDI, WEE SCOT. 10.30 Start Miscellaneous Yachts 10.35 Saving Time will be observed after the start. of the Northeast Harbor Fleet, the following apply. ACCOMMODATIONS: Boys sailing open boats may sleep at the Camp of Mr. Louis C. Madeira. They are requested to bring their own blankets. SUBSISTENCE: Subsistence and messing facilities will NOT be provided ashore this year. All boats will have to pre- pare their own meals. Commodore Seth M. Milliken of the Kollegiwidg wok Yacht Club at East Blue Hill has kindly invited the crews of the racing classes to lunch with him on Friday, August 23. The courtesies of the club are ex- tended to the crews of other yachts after luncheon. LADIES: Ladies wishing to inquire about accommodations at Seal Cove may call Miss Elizabeth Madeira, North- east Harbor 134. RACING RULES: The racing rules of the Northeast Harbor Fleet shall govern. The usual equipment of the various Clubs shall be carried. JOINING OR PARTING COMPANY: After joining the Squadron a yacht shall request permission before leaving from the Commodore aboard the Flagship. CHARTS: All boats should acquire charts that fully cover all of the territory covered. The many dangerous rocks in Blue Hill Bay make this imperative. These charts may be obtained from Bain's, Northeast Harbor or Parker's at Bar Harbor. Trophies for first place in all classes will be awarded providing four or more boats participate in the cruise. Pennants for second and third places will be awarded if the required number of boats enter. JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman, Race Committee. W. BARTON EDDISON, Commodore. 82 The Northeast Harbor Fleet The Race Committee Announces the Following Rules "Hereafter cuts will not be allowed. Yachts sailing in the August series will be ranked on total points scored." "A yacht deliberately holding a course that appears to be un- reasonably beyond a turning mark if circumstances, in the opin- ion of the committee, warrant, is subject to disqualification." 83 NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET SPECIAL LABOR DAY NOVELTY EVENT "SEAMAN'S RACE" 1. Race will be sailed in B boats. It is requested that owners of B boats, who are willing that their boats be used in this event will notify the Fleet Headquarters, and state whether or not they personally will compete as skippers in the race. If not sailing themselves they may designate substitute skipper. 2. Course: The course will be announced from the Committee boat before the start of the race as usual. 3. Start: Entering boats sailed by skipper or substitute will report to Committee boat at start at 9 a. m., Monday, September 2. Preparatory gun 9.40 Starting gun 9.45 4. Postponement: Postponement will not be considered unless absolutely necessary. Then to the after- noon of the same day, or morning of the following. 5. Special Conditions: a. Skippers will report with yachts in good seamanlike condition, all - spinnaker in light stop, spare lines, etc. b. Promptly after reporting, a drawing will be made assigning each skipper to a boat as drawn. Skippers will change to allotted boats and may adjust sails, lines, etc., as they see fit until preparatory gun. C. Only skipper allowed in each boat. No crew, deck hands or chaperones. d. All and any sails which boats can carry are permitted. Trophy: The Famous Southwest Harbor Tin Cup to the winner and Fleet pennants for first, second and third place. Note: Each skipper will be responsible to the owner of the boat he sails, for damage to hull, rigging, and sails during the race. Please promptly enter your boat and yourself as skipper or nominate your substitute. The Com- mittee will secure substitutes to man all boats entered if owners do not nominate their own substitutes. RACE COMMITTEE. 84 Number of annual meeting. 1929 The annual meeting of the Northeast Herbor That was held are tiday, august 30, 1929, at 5:15 PM. at the residence of 'her and Was Vance me Counick Commodore Eddison presided. were read and accepted. Reports of officers The munites of the preceding meeting Commodore. Nur Eddison reported a most successful season, thanks to unusual by fine weather and the help of the offices and others who have so unselfiably helped the Fleet. Councrdore Eddison thankld Rear Commodore Tyssowshi for his help in forming thanked Mr spedden madier and Mrs the new class of 30 meeter yaclets He Fraley for their help. He also thanked Mrs R.C. Robbins g for his most unselfish work throughout the summer. Committee ou the Club House. no suitable property Commodore Eddison reported for the can be bought now but the Committee is ever on the lookout for a suitable piece of land. The Chairmian of the Race Committee, Rear Commodore Tyssowski, reported the Mr wimers of the august Duies. the reported that bast m Eaton donated a priye for the winning class 85 difficulty 7 the Place Committee and thanks the B for the last by of the cruise He reported the members of the Committee for their work. He reported that he will be glad to help anyone intrested in the 30 square meter. He said that hest year, there will be a class. the confectulated if there were enough atlantic Cuast Design boats the Stentary. He said that class a boath could race under the conditions of the Race, starting in Q separate class. the Charrinan of the Cup Committee , hus traly reported that Mrs Whey his Varmum and hus Lyman have all offered ups the Secretary then gave his report me Eddison reported for the Treasurer, statinged that there is now Q balance of about 800 us Elections : following offices were ebeted to the treasury serve for one year Commodore - W Barton Eddison Rear Commodace - R C Robbies Viee Commodore - john Tyssoweki Secretary - Howard Cooper Johnson Treasuler - Gerrish W hulliken. Old business : none. new business: Commodore Eddison reports the start of a class of Werrerhoff12 foot boats in 86 1930. a motion was seconded and passed to have the weeking write letters of thanks to her and C madeira Nr and me seth Williken Mr and hus Roger Griswold The Bar Harbor yacht Club for their interest on the cruise Mr and has Vance me Crumick fortlein help. a motion was made, seconded and possed that the Security send out notices giving the specifications of the 30 weter foots. adiscussion 7 sail area for the new class then followed Wer Ducky asked if the beauting knew of book for sale and reut Commudare Eddison reports that the Heet is contumpleting the purchased of an addresso graph. 2t was moved, seconded and pessed that the Executive Committee have power to arrange a new system of membership to the Heet. There adjusted Wh Johnsong See'g. geton &149 USA pack that or BOTS 11 : LUCTUR STAR STORGE ponses . 008 groper ajigas paysa SED 19 my LUCIUS with 03 fpo Aacpro THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE H.C. JOHNSON. JR.. SECRETARY Date SWARTHMORE COLLEGE SWARTHMORE, PA. The Secretary, in editing the 1930 Year Book, asks the members of The Fleet to CO- operate by giving the information asked for be- low. Please sign and return to the Secretary at the above address. List below all yachts which you wish listed under your name in the 1930 Year Book. Name Type If any of the yachts listed above are in the racing classes, please designate below. Class Number If you have either bought a new yacht or sold a racing yacht, please show below from whom bought or to whom sold. give new address below. If your address has been changed, please (Signed) I 88 I The officers of the Fleet ask the members to fill in the following questi onnaire and return it to the Secretary. do I do not expect to be in Maine this summer. My summer address will be will I will not have a racing boat. I wish to enter the , (name of boat) number , in Class , for the racing season of 1930. (Signed) NOTE: If you wish to enter a yacht in the 1930 Series, please send Racing fee to the Treasurer. If not, please disregard enclosed bill. No boat will be permitted to enter any race until the racing fee has been paid. If you wish to rent or buy a boat or have be rented or sold, please give particulars one below. to boroflo and . 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A separate will be sailed, but the same provisions will apply to both course races. DATE: July 24, 1930. 1. Warning for Boys 2.20 p. m. White flag Preparatory for Boys 2.25 2 Code flag "P" Warning for Girls 3 { Start for Boys 2.35 Code flag "A" Preparatory for Girls 4. Start for Girls 2.40 Code flag "A" ENTRIES-Class A only (must be in writing). Entries must be received before 6 p. m., July 23, by Howard C. Johnson, Jr., Secretary, Race Committee, Northeast Harbor 408. No post entries. No boats eligible unless duly entered. CONDITIONS- All regular racing instructions will govern except as modi- fied herein. Special Regulations 1. Crews limited to three persons, amateurs, under 21 years of age, the name of the captain to be filed with written entry. 2. After preparatory signal, no crew shall communicate with anyone outside their own boat, except to demand right of way or claim a foul. 3. Touching bottom disqualifies whether or not the boat floats off unaided. 4. Sealed envelopes containing secret instructions shall not be opened or contents examined in any way until after pre- paratory signal. COURSE Once around triangle formed by Marks A, X and Y. Yachts may sail the course in either direction. The direct course will contain several natural obstructions to navigation all clearly shown on Govt. Chart No. 306. Where a choice exists such obstruction may be left on either hand and going in either direction. Mark A-The usual starting line, using the blue and white flags only. At start, leave blue to starboard and white to port; at finish leave blue to port and white to starboard; no matter which way you sail the course, Marks X and Y-To be determined in accordance with the secret instructions which shall be delivered to each Captain prior to the Preparatory signal. The marks will be visible at a fair distance, but will bear no indication that they are racing marks. They may be any floating object and need not be similar. Judges will be stationed within sight of each mark to check roundings by each boat. Before Preparatory Signal yachts shall anchor back of the starting line under the superintendence of the Judges and shall remain at anchor. Until the starting signal, yachts must remain with boom in crotch, mainsail properly furled under cover with all the usual stops and fastenings belayed: jib and spinnaker stowed below decks; and all halliards and sheets shipshape (as at moorings for the night) to the satis- faction of the Judges. At the Preparatory signal, sealed instructions may be opened to determine locations of marks X and Y. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED U. S. Government Chart No. 306. Dividers. Parallel rules or Protractor. It is intended that the interval between signals shall be em- ployed locating marks, and determining the policy of the race. At starting signal, anchor must be weighed (hauled on deck) and carried throughout the race. Sails must not be set or loosed in any way until start. No matter where the Judges may have found it convenient to line up the competing boats at anchor, all must cross the official starting line at Mark A before proceeding to sail the course. RIGHT OF WAY-The usual regulations will govern. They must be observed carefully to avoid collisions, especially when boats going in opposite directions round the marks simultane- ously. AWARD-The Seamanship Cup, presented by Miss Mary C. Wheelwright, will be awarded for one year to the Captain of the winning yacht. It will become the permanent property of the Captain first winning it twice. (Signed) JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman Race Committee. Southwest Harbor Village Improvement Association Race Thursday, July 31. In case of postponement Monday, August 4. Classes-Yachts of classes "A" and "B" of the Northeast Harbor Fleet are eligible. Crews- Crews must be all amateur. No professionals allowed on any yacht. Start - The start will be made from a line between Greenings Ledge red spar buoy No. 8 of S.W. end of Greenings Island, and the Committee boat anchored S.S.W. 200 yards from the buoy. Finish- Finish line will be the same as the starting line. Course-The course will be to and around Little Gott's Island and return to the finish. Yachts may sail the course in either direction at the captains discretion. All government marks may be disregarded. Yachts should be sure to have on board and make use of chart No. 307. This chart covers the entire course. Rules - Yachts must take care to observe carefully the sailing rules, particularly when passing in opposite directions. Time - Warning gun will be at 9.50 A. M., preparatory gun at 9.55, and starting gun at 10.00. Post- ponements will be for even 15 minute intervals and will be designated as provided for in Racing Instruction 1930. Time Limit-Time limit for finishing the race will be sunset. (signed) JOHN TYSSOWSKI Chairman, Race Committee. The Northeast Harbor Fleet SPECIAL BULLETIN The Race Committee proposes, for the present season to use the following in- terpretations of the 1930 N. A. Y. R. U. Rules. I Rule XXIX Section 6. Interpret (1) to mean "Draws clear ahead until risk of collision is not involved." 2 Rule XXX Overtaking, Section B states " after which she may maintain her course." Inter- pret mean " -__after which she shall maintain her proper course." to 3 Rule XXX Overtaking, Section C. Interpret without regard, or disregarding portion in paren- thesis. In other words "causing another yacht to alter her course" is a foul and "actual contact" is not essential. 4 Rule XXX Meeting, crossing and converging. Section G. To be interpreted under "proper course", i. e. obvious luffing from proper course not to be permitted. 5 Rule XXXIII Fouling marks. Interpreted that the flag or bunting is not an essential part of the mark. Changes. 1 Rule XXVII Section 5 to be changed for this season to read "If the mainmast of any yacht be on or accross the line when the starting signal is made, she must return and start again." 2 Rule XLI be changed for this season to read "The time of a yacht at the finish shall be taken when her mainmast is on the finish line." (Signed) JOHN TYSSOWSKI Chairman The Northeast Harbor Fleet Special Notice Because of Daylight Saving which starts August 10th the Race Committee de- cided to have all races after August 10th in the afternoon. It was decided further that the section of the Racing Instructions entitled "Sub- division A Class" is hereby cancelled and the following section substituted: "Class A will be raced in two divisions. The divisions shall be drawn by lot each week for the race or races of that week. Both divisions shall score alike in accordance with the scoring table. The divisions of the A class will be made by the Race Committee to the best of their ability in equal or nearly equal divisions." (Signed) JOHN TYSSOWSKI Chairman Northeast Harbor Fleet tea on' Monday afternoon, August 18 immediately after the George Davenport Hayward Memorial Cup Race at Mr. and Mrs. Vance McCormick's Westward Way, Northeast Harbor Captains and their crews are expected in racing clothes THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE . NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET GEORGE DAVENPORT HAYWARD MEMORIAL CUP RACE Date, Monday, August 18, 1930 ENTRIES: Classes A, B, o, MDI, 30 Square Meter START: Warning COURSE: No. 7 or 8 to be announced at warning signal. Preparatory White flag 2.20.00 P.M. Start Class 0, MDI, Code flag P 2.25.00 Start Class B Code flag o 2.30.00 Start Class A Code flag B 2.40.30 Start Class 30 Square Meter Code flag A 2.42.30 Flag 30 2.42.30 or 2.48.10 or 2.54.18 to be announced at the start. POSTPONEMENTS: Code flag G. 15 minute intervals. name PRIZE: First yacht the to cross the line to receive a replica of the Hayward Memorial Cup and to have his engraved on Hayward Cup. THE ANNUAL CRUISE Seamanship Race 1930. Secret Instructions. Mark X is equidistant from: 1. Head of Otter Cove. 2. Hadlock Lower Pond (letter a in Hadlock). 3. Black spar buoy no. 1; ExS I/2 S of Cranberry Island Coast Guard Station Ranges. l. The extreme southernmost corner of Norwood Cove; and the point of land just E of Gilpatrick Cove; bearing WxN 3/8 N. 2. Bunker Head (letter k in Bunker), Great Cranberry Is- land; and Black spar buoy no. 1., Cranberry Harbor bearing SWxS 1/2 S. Mark Y is equidistant from: 1. NW edge of Baker Island: 2. Fairway Buoy, Bass Harbor Bar. 3. Summit (280 feet elevation) just W of Stoney Beach Cove, Mt. Dessert Island. Ranges. 1. Seal Haroor Red Gas Buoy No. 2.; Summit of Otter Cliff; bearing ENE 1/16 E. 2. Northerly point of Greening's Island; and north-north- westerly bight of Fernald's Cove; bearing NxW 3/16 W Northeast Harbor Fleet NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME. OCEAN RACE SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th, 1930 OCEAN RACE A race for cruising yachts of under 75 feet and over 35 feet overall length. The overall length of yachts must not trim, carrying of dinghy or life raft expected. exceed 150% of waterline; and yachts must be in cruising PRIZES-Prize for first boat on corrected time. Sec- ond prize will be awarded if 8 yachts start. ENTRIES-Close at noon, August 29th and must be sent to Sec. Race Committee. The following measurements to be sent with entry: length overall, waterline, and beam. NOTE-Race will be held only if 4 or more entries are re- ceived. RULES-N. A. Y. R. U. rules will govern except where otherwise stated. Government marks must be passed on channel side. EQUIPMENT-No yacht shall be allowed to start unless she carries complete cruising equipment, which shall include the following: 2 anchors and cables, compass, lights, lead line, charts, fire-extinguisher, one life belt for each man, stores for 3 days, and 5 gallons of water per man. COURSE-From starting line (between red flag and Committee boat off Bear Is.), to Schoodic whistler "8S" (leaving it to starboard), thence to Mt. Desert Rock (also to be left to starboard); then around whistler "12MR", 2 miles south of Matinicus Rock, leaving it to starboard; thence return to finish leaving Great Duck Is. and Whistler "8A" (off Baker Is.) to port. All boats must take their own times when crossing between red and white flags off Bear Is. START- 9.50 Warning, White flag. 9.55 Preparatory, Blue flag. 10.00 Start, Code flag S (Daylight Saving Time) Postponements will be for 15 minutes intervalsand will be announced by flying Code flag G from committee boat. INSPECTION-Al yachts must report for inspection by 9.00 a. m., August 30th. The committee reserves the right to reject any entry if in its opinion the boat is not safe, is unseaworthy or is not properly equipped. RATINGS-(1) The rating shall be the overall length corrected for beam as follows: if the greatest beam is less than 1/4 of the overall length, the difference when multi- plied by two (2) shall be added to the overall length: if the greatest beam is more than 1/4 of the overall length, the difference when multiplied by two (2) shall be subtracted from the overall length. Boats whose overall length exceeds 138% of waterline length shall be penalized an additional 12% of their rating. (2) Yachts shall be rated for time allowance at the following percentages of their measurement as above de- termined: Jib-headed sloops and cutters 100% Gaff-headed sloops and cutters, jib-headed yawls, and staysail schooners 96% Jib-headed ketches, gaff-headed yawls, schooners with jib-headed main 93% Gaff-headed schooners and ketches 90% TIME ALLOWANCE-will be determined by N. A. Y. R. U. time allowance tables for the rating length above. Course length 113 miles. Auxiliaries will be allowed an extra time allowance pro- rated according to the rating length giving 10 minutes to the largest and 30 minutes to the smallest boat. Motors will not be sealed, but an affidavit must be filed with the Race Committee, within twenty-four hours after each yacht's finish, to the effect that the engine was not used for propulsion between time of preparatory gun to finish. PROTESTS-Oral protests must be made immediately after finish, followed within twenty-four hours of finish by a written protest. RACE COMMITTEE: JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman HOWARD C. JOHNSON, JR., Secretary THE 7.4.1 ROHAT 30AH 8 to ****** Hall bestcompet will a 11 ballowind .1 the 10/79 MM ⑉ riod Afril advistance stadl Jon 10 adidas state patien fou 11 2011 augqib THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET. SPECIAL LABOR DAY NOVELTY EVENT SEAMAN'S RACE 1. Race will be sailed in B boats. It is requested that owners of B boats who are willing that their boats be used in this event will notify the Fleet Headquarters, and state whether or not they per- sonally will compete as skippers in the race. If not sailing them- selves they may designate substitute skipper. 2. The course will be announced from the Committee Boat before the start of the race as usual. 3. Entering boats sailed by skippers or substitute will report to the Committee Boat at start at 9 A. M. Eastern Daylight Saving Time, Monday, September 1. Preparatory Gun 9.40 Starting Gun 9.45 4. Postponement. Postponement will not be considered unless abso- lutely necessary. Then to the afternoon of the same day, or the following morning. 5. Special conditions. a. Skippers will report yachts in good seamanlike condition, all required equipment aboard, spinnaker in light stops, spare lines, etc. b. Promptly after reporting, a drawing will be made assigning each to a boat as drawn. Skippers will change to allotted boats and may adjust sails, lines, etc., as they see fit until preparatory gun. c. Only skipper allowed in each boat. No crew, deck hands or chaperones. d. All and any sails which boats can carry are permitted. Trophy. The famous Southwest Harbor Tin Cup to the winner, and Fleet pennants for first, second and third place. Note. Each skipper will be responsible to the owner of the boat he sails, for damage to hull, rigging and sails during the race. Please promptly enter your boat and yourself as skipper or nom- inate your substitute. The Committee will secure substitutes to man all boats entered if owners do not nominate their own sub- stitutes. RACE COMMITTEE. number of the annual meeting 1930, The annual meeting of the Northeast Harbor 1930 at Heet was held on laturday, august 25. Perey N. clark. Commadore Eddison pusided. 5:30 P.M. at the residence of mad has the minutes of the preceding writing were approved as read. and thanked the Race Committee for their uu Commodore Eddison reported a successful year selfish and commendable work. after saying that he expected an increase in the Bulls Eye Class next season he expressed thanks in beho of the Fleet to miss Ruth Lyman Mr Y this Rager Griswold, and Vus Louis C. madeira for their help on the Cruise. He also thanked Mrs Louis C madiera help theory hout the season He expressed thank to mr. RC Robbins J for to This C Bradford Kaley for lending their foots. The Chariman of the Race Committee not being present. the Security gave a short report. saying that the Committe has done its best but that the equipment was inadequate and that more would be nuded next year. Old business : move New business : 2t was moved, seconded and passed that the Secretary write letter of thanks to miss Virginia Lee gones, Mr W.S. Tindley and Dra mrs seth m. . Willikm for their help on the cruise. 2t was moved, seconded and passed that Com Eddison make plans to recognize 10 years of hospitality on the part of Drother Welliken when the Fluet arrives at Blue Hill must year. 28 was moved, seconded and passed that in autority of his class the may petition rule. Corn the future if any class captain who the has Race a for a change in professional motion was passed to the effect member that Junior except the sight to vote at muttings. a members be given all rights of a full 28 was moved, Decord, and passed that Come. Eddison be risess s & / launch. s handhing The takh every Sey thanks to miss Virguia Lee Jones, Mr W.S their help on the cruise. Tindley and Drq mis seth m. Willikm for It was moved, seconded and passed that C hospitality on the part of Dhatten Welliken who Eddison make plans to recognize 10 years of the Flue arrives at Blue Will must year. 28 was moved, seconded and passed that the future if any class captain who has a madjority of his class may petition the Race Corn for a change in the professional rule. a motion was passed to the effect that June members be given all rights of a full member except the right to vote at mustings. 28 was moved, Decord, and passed that Come. Eddison be given power to buy a launch. the question of now-umbers handhing tabh the tiller was throught up and laid on The The meeting was then adgressed Johnsong Commodire W. Barton Eddison Vice Commodine Jredinc a. spedden Rear Commoditis antun P. Butler Secutary Howard Cooper Johnson go Treasures Gerrish H. milliken Race Committee John Tysswithe Chairman Seculary Reginald C. Rubbins tridine le spedden Kenry Ramle arthin P. Butter fo 690786 AND (b)4086 STAR UNITED ung Fabo) DATE wyo CODEN 170209 10 YOU COUVES 4117 pe I no 1002 expour 20 20 10 Rurne 2078 go dream FOUUT to ang 16700LU or MOUN 9 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE H. C. JOHNSON. JR. SECRETARY. MORRIS HALL. HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL. SOLDIER'S FIELD. BOSTON, MASS. The officers of the Fleet request members to fill in the following questionnaire and return it to the Secretary: I do do not expect to be in Maine this summer. My summer address will be I wish to have the following boats listed in the 1931 Yearbook: (Please give name and type) I wish to enter racing yacht number name in class for the 1931 racing season. (Signed) If you wish to rent or buy a racing boat or own one which you wish rented or sold, please give particulars below. HOWARD C. JOHNSON, JR. MOYLAN-ROSE VALLEY PENNA. 10 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET RACING INSTRUCTIONS 1931 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 0 RACING INSTRUCTIONS 1931 The Northeast Harbor Fleet Racing Instructions 1931 RACING RULES The Racing Rules of the North American Yacht Racing Union will be in force, modified only in so far as is provided in these instructions. These Racing Rules are contained in the year book of the North American Yacht Racing Union which may be obtained from Ernest Stavey, Secretary, N. A. Y. R. U., 80 Broad Street, New York City, at $3.00 a copy; or, annual member- ship in the N. A. Y. R. U., which carries with it a copy of the year book, may be secured by sending Mr. Stavey $5.00. Each class will observe its own class regulations. GENERAL RACING REGULATIONS 1. In all classes, boats may alter all details of rig, pro- vided that the sails and spars must conform in size to the specifications of the class. Spars ordered after July 28, 1926, shall not be hollow, except spinnaker poles. Hollow spinnaker poles may be secured from the Pigeon Hollow Spar Company, 131 Coleridge Street, East Boston, Mass. For Class A, length is 10 ft.; Class B, 12 ft. 6 in. Sails shall comply in all details to the specifications which have been established for the re- spective classes, and a certificate to this effect supplied the Fleet Secretary by the maker. Colored sails are permitted. 2. Boats may be hauled out of the water for painting and cleaning not more often than once in every two weeks. SAILS AND EQUIPMENT Working sails and spinnakers only. Spinnakers may be carried only with tack fastened to spinnaker pole at outboard end, and with inboard end of pole resting on mast. Spinnaker pole must be carried to windward of the jib stay. Each yacht must carry a suitable anchor and rode, a com- pass, a fog horn and one life preserver for each person on board. (Revision of Rule XX of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules.) 3 CREWS In July Series handle One tiller. professional is permitted on each yacht but may not In August Series is no other person over 14 years. In such case the professional One professional is permitted on each yacht on which there must not handle tiller. This rule applies to all special races of the Fleet except for classes S and MDI and the schooner and miscellaneous classes on the annual cruise. Professionals are allowed in the annual schooner race, but are not permitted to handle the tiller. (Re- vision of Rule XXV of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules.) DUES AND RACING FEE Only yachts whose owners are members of the Fleet (dues fully paid) may participate in races. Further, no yacht will receive credit or be scored for participation in any race until her racing fee is paid. Racing fee, $15.00 per season, is payable to Howard C. Johnson, Jr., Secretary, Race Committee, North- east Harbor. RACING NUMBERS Each yacht must carry her racing number. Class A-Red numbers 12 in. high, 2 in. thick: placed just forward of the top batten of the mainsail. Class B-Size and position as above; black numbers. TIME LIMIT Three hours from the starting signal for each class, except for Courses Nos. 9 and 10, which shall be 2 P. M. for morning races 5, 6, 11, and 12. No races will be re-sailed. (Revision of Rule and sunset for afternoon races: and two hours for Courses VIII, Sec. 1, of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules.) FOULS In case of a foul, a yacht clearly at fault should withdraw from the race. PROTESTS Protests must be in writing and placed in the hands fol- of the Secretary of the Committee before 6 P. M. of the day 4 lowing the race in which the alleged violation of the racing rules was committed. Protests will be heard at Fleet Head- quarters at 9 A. M. on the Monday following the race in which the protest is made. (Revision of Rule XLV of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules.) SHORTENING COURSE In event it be necessary to shorten a race on account of weather conditions, there will be displayed by a boat flying the F. Q. (Race Committee) signal at the mark next before the finish, the Code Flag K (race will be called at together with the letter designating the finish mark. The finish will then be established between this mark and the Race Committee Boat. (Revision of Rule VII of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules.) COURSE NUMBERS Course numbers shall be displayed on the committee boat five minutes before the first gun. If two numbers are displayed, the upper will apply to class A, B, and 30 Square Meter only. The lower number is for all other classes. (Revision of Rule XXVI of the N.- Y. R. U. Rules.) UNFAVORABLE WEATHER In case of unfavorable weather, races will be postponed until the following day. Postponed races will be signaled by six blasts on the Northeast Harbor fire whistle at 8.30 A.M. for morning races and 1.15 P. M. for afternoon races. When the time of starting is postponed until later in the day, the Committee shall hoist Code Flag G; postponements shall be for even fifteen-minute periods. (Revision of Rule VI of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules.) GOVERNMENT MARKS Rule XXVIII of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules shall be dis- regarded, except where specifically stated otherwise. START If the mainmast of any yacht be on or across the starting line when the starting signal is made, she must return and start again. (Revision of Rule XXVII, Section 5, of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules.) FINISH The time of a yacht at the finish shall be taken when her mainmast is on the finish line. (Revision of Rule XLI of the N. A. Y. R. U. Rules.) 5 STARTING AND FINISHING LINE (As indicated in the following diagram) Northeast Consists of three marks forming a triangle off the southern to Harbor. The northern mark flies a red entrance flag, the a white flag and the western a blue flag. To and from RED MARK MARK "C3 To and from BLUE MARK MARK 'B' To and from MARK *D; STARTING LINE- E FINISHING LINE N WHITE MARK Yachts must keep clear of starting area until preparatory signal for their class. STARTS 9.20 A. M. Warning White Flag 2.15 P. M. 9.25 A. M. Preparatory 30 Square Meter Class Blue Flag 2.20 P. M. Start 30 Square Meter Class Flag 30 9.30 A. M. Preparatory Class A, 1st Div Flag 30 2.25 P. M. Start Class A, 1st Div Flag A 9.35 A. M. Preparatory Class B Flag A 2.30 P. M. Start Class B Flag B 9.40 A. M. Preparatory Class A, 2nd Div. Flag B 2.35 P.M. 9.45 A.M. Start Class A, 2nd Div Flag A 2.40 P. M. Preparatory Class O Flag A 9.50 A. M. Start Class o Flag O 2.45 P. M. Preparatory Class MDI Flag O 9.55 A. M. Start Class MDI Flag M 2.50 P. M. Preparatory Class Bulls-eye Flag M 10.00 A. M. Start Class Bulls-eye Flag B 2.55 P. M. 6 TABLE OF POINTS AWARDED TO YACHTS FINISHING Number of Starters Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1st 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 2nd 50 67 75 80 83 86 88 89 90 91 92 92 93 93 94 94 94 95 95 95 95 96 96 96 96 96 96 97 97 3d 33 50 60 67 71 75 78 SO 82 83 85 86 87 88 88 89 90 90 90 91 91 92 92 92 93 93 93 93 4th 25 40 50 57 63 67 70 73 75 77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 86 87 88 88 89 89 89 90 90 5th 20 33 43 50 56 60 64 67 69 71 73 75 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 83 84 85 85 86 86 87 6th 17 29 38 44 50 55 58 62 64 67 69 71 72 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 81 82 83 83 7th 14 25 33 40 46 50 54 57 60 63 65 67 68 70 71 73 74 75 76 78 78 78 80 80 8th 13 22 30 36 42 46 50 53 56 59 61 63 65 67 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 9th 11 20 27 33 39 43 47 50 53 56 58 60 62 64 65 67 68 70 70 71 73 73 10th 10 18 25 31 36 40 44 47 50 53 55 57 59 61 63 64 66 67 68 69 70 11th 9 17 23 29 33 38 41 44 47 50 52 55 57 58 60 62 63 64 66 67 12th 8 15 21 27 31 35 39 42 45 48 50 52 54 56 59 59 60 63 63 13th 8 14 20 25 29 33 37 40 43 45 48 50 52 54 56 57 59 60 14th 7 13 19 24 28 32 35 38 41 43 46 48 49 52 53 56 57 15th 7 13 18 22 26 30 33 36 39 42 44 46 48 50 52 53 16th 6 12 17 21 25 29 32 35 38 40 41 44 47 48 50 17th 6 11 16 20 24 27 30 33 36 38 41 43 44 47 18th 6 11 15 19 23 26 29 32 34 37 40 41 43 19th 5 10 14 18 22 25 28 30 33 36 37 40 20th 5 10 14 17 21 24 27 30 32 34 37 21st 5 9 13 17 20 23 26 29 31 33 22nd 4 9 13 16 19 22 25 27 30 23rd 4 8 12 15 19 21 24 27 24th 4 8 11 15 18 20 23 25th 4 8 11 14 17 20 26th 4 7 11 14 17 27th 4 7 10 13 28th 4 7 10 29th 3 7 30th 3 PRIZES cups to the Pennants will winners be awarded. will in each be awarded series. to In the the winner August in each race and nants; 12-18 pennants. entries, 3 pennants; 18-24 entries, 6-12 entries, 4 pen- 2 pennants; following: 3-6 entries, 1 pennant; awarded in each class the on annual cruise, there will be series and the racing series the For the July and August series the usual over 24, 5 SUB-DIVISION A CLASS the week. Both divisions shall score alike in accordance race or races that be by lot at the first of each week for the shall of drawn Class A will be raced in two divisions. The divisions the scoring table. The divisions of the A Class will be with equal divisions. Race Committee to the best of their ability in equal or made nearly by 8 EXTRACTS FROM THE OFFICIAL RACING RULES OF THE NORTH AMERICAN YACHT RACING UNION, 1931 PART I. MANAGEMENT OF RACES RULE I General Authority of Race Committee All races and the yachts sailing therein shall be under the direction of the Race Committee of the Club under whose auspices the races are sailed. All matters shall be under their control, and all questions which arise respecting such races shall be subject to their decision. The decisions of the Race Committee shall be based upon these rules, so far as they apply, but as no rules can be devised capable of meeting every incident and accident of sailing, the Race Committee shall keep in view the ordinary customs of the sea, and discourage all attempts to win the race by other means than fair sailing and superior speed and skill. RULE IV Power of the Race Committee SECTION 7. The Race Committee may refuse to accept any entry made after the specified time of closing, and they may, if considered expedient, reject any entry at any time. RULE V Sailing Instructions SECTION 3. The Race Committee may change the courses or amend the instructions, provided notice of such change is given to each yacht before the warning signal is made. RULE VIII Time of Race Limited SECTION 2. One yacht finishing within the prescribed time constitutes a race for her class, and other yachts in that class finishing later shall, in the absence of the Race Committee, take their own times upon passing the mark at the finish within such distance as may be specified in the Sailing Instructions, and report it to the Race Committee within twenty-four hours. 9 36 day S5 88 33 29 4 8 14 36 62 48n 40 S2 21 20 38 I Gilpatrick 17 sft Ledge 5. 52 35 Bear 50 F 21 29 74 100 30 SA 31 63 53 (BEL $10ml Long 50! 34 16 15 57 58 sec A 48 30 50 e 79 84 my 71 50 5 40 ) 7 Greening 68 64 00 68 43 58 Lady 21 8 37 39 S 8 29 4 sff 53 H 60 36 31 24 45 BOR 63 57 SUTTON stt 41 60 3 37 57 * 51 41 so 51 55 23 5 52 60 49 48 33 20 27 34 63 8 .32 20 17 C 30 7 Snurling 27 24 47 36 16 19 21 28* IT 14 31 24 8n 17 54 26 16 17 21 4 (y 9. 20 D 34 C Spurling 8 ling cove 10 15 10 42 46 15 6 31 12 Long 37 14 5 23 nky Prebles 22 Cove 2 28 25 11 14 12 13 10 14 3 If 23 9 MUST PASS 14 4 13 Sea Wall BETWEEN 7 20 10 7 3 High Head 4 SPAR BUOYS 16 20 3 11 14 15 9 16 15 2 17 21 12 II 6 19 z 20 13 IS 25 12 6 17 2 12 S3 23 8 12 32 15 26 37 4 N.R.T. 15 a 36 Cranberry Ledge 41 0 3 14 II 42 16 28 (0 Head 5 Bunker 4 10 23 16 52 44 26 31 12 2 had 9 9 Cove WESTS: 55 48 30 41 40 39 13 4 21 57 48 50 55 had 53 Start and 50 48 66 South Bunker 3 Th Nubble rky Bas Ledge START 66 37 COURSE COURSE (4 5 AS 30 34 No. RW 59 28 73 1 ABDA BW 64 BELL 82 95 2 ADBA RW 72 77 3 ABCA BR F 4 ACBA BR 5 ACDA BW 6 ADCA 4 34 44 4, 119 150 Bowden (FI w/2 72 59 86 sft M Ledge 55 TO 155 56 58 Lewis Rock 330 125 25 * 58 54 East Bunker 60 + 71 Bress 63 Ledge 35 60 26 67 73 B 56 103 nky 3 Old Tom 78 53 rky 53 INCHEAST 78 74 93 84 46 86 70 24 33 89 99 32 Bunkers Neck 24 rky 40 LSO 149 o 2 32 70 16 91 III 14 119 LITTLE 0 57 23 S3 Hadlocks 5 3 Harding Ledge Cove CRANBERRY I 66 136 3 89 88 8 61 rky riky 100 0 4 3 25 10* SI 10 71 9 9 18 CRANBERRY IGG 6 15 85 my 26 8 134 2 17 17 20 25 4 6 4 16 Cable 32 5 53 21 6 97 4 22 16 3 rky 8 5 11 rky. 17-21 9 28 9 4 25 * 9 9 S 48 4 3 26 14 16 23 20 126 7 17 rky 8 11 24 22 11 12 oky 3 10 93 15 31 10 10 8 22 5 12 10 Grs 31 17 2 21 35 81 17 15 5 8 2 10 5 2 B ake 11 601 12 90 10 12 15 16 123 37 105f Pt. 16 3 RK 28 36 50 9 Island 12 * 17 rky 35 84 8 15 8 24 24 nky 57 54 6 13 4 14 32 70 23 6 15 29 9. 39 39 16 56 79 81 * 13 37 79 18 58 24 The Thumper 2 COURSES 99 111 lark A, when not start or finish, means white flag. gy S cated by letters representing colors of Hags constituting ends of line. 117 Round all marks in direction of course. 102 WHIST COURSE COURSE START FINISH COURSE COURSE START FINISH G 102 No. No. 7 ACDA-twice BR BW 13 ACHA-twice BR RW 8 ADCA-twice BW BR 14 AHCA-twice RW BR 9 ABGEA RW BW 15 *AIA-twice RW RW 10 AEGBA BW RW 16 AJKCA RW BR 11 ACHA BR RW 17 ACKJA BR RW 12 AHCA RW BR * Leave Mark I to Port. PART II. SAILING RULES RULE XIV When Amendable to Part II of the Racing Rules shall from time the preparatory signal for her class is Rules A the yacht shall be amendable to Part II of the Racing spars are clear of the finish line. continue SO until she has finished and her entire made, hull and and RULE XXVII Start and Recall SECTION 3. Yachts whose preparatory signal has not been made must keep clear of yachts whose preparatory signal has been made. Yachts whose preparatory signal has not been made must at all times keep clear of any restricted area about the starting line established by the Race Committee. Recall Signal SECTION 5. If any yacht, or any part of her hull, spars or other equipment be on or across the starting line when the starting signal is made, she must return and start again. SECTION 6. A yacht SO returning, or one working into position from the wrong side of the line after her starting signal has been made, must keep clear of and give way to all com- peting yachts whose starting signal has been made. SECTION 7. A yacht starting after the signal for the start of the next class has been made, shall, in starting, keep clear of and give way to yachts starting during their specified starting intervals. RULE XXVII Government Marks All Government Marks and Aids to Navigation not used as turning marks shall be passed on the channel side and shall be deemed marks of the course unless the instructions specify otherwise. When used as turning marks and there is an accompanying buoy, the accompanying buoy may be disre- garded and passed on either hand unless the instructions for the race specify otherwise. 10 RULE XXIX Definitions 1. CLOSE-HAULED AND FREE. by the wind as close as she can lie with advantage in working (a) Close-Hauled. A yacht is close-hauled when sailing to windward. (b) Free. A yacht not sailing close-hauled, as defined above, and not in the wind, is sailing free. 2. LUFFING. A yacht is luffing when she so alters her course as to sail a course more nearly into the wind. 3. CLEAR AHEAD AND CLEAR ASTERN. A yacht is clear astern of another when all her hull and equipment is abaft the other yacht's boom end or counter, judged by the course which the two yachts are sailing. The other is clear ahead. 4. OVERLAP. An overlap between two yachts exists when they are sailing approximately the same course and neither has her bowsprit end (or stern if she has no bowsprit) abaft the other yacht's boom end or counter, judged by the course which the two yachts are sailing. 5. RISK OF COLLISION. The phrase "Risk of Collision" is used in the widest sense, and yachts must be considered to be "approaching so as to involve risk of collision" whenever either of two cannot with perfect safety be navigated without any regard to the prox- imity of the other. For example, generally speaking, two yachts cannot be navigated without any regard to each other unless either or both can at any moment turn a complete circle with helm hard over either way without fouling the other. When there is any doubt, risk of collision is to be presumed to exit. 6. OVERTAKING. Of two yachts sailing the same or nearly the same course one which is clear astern of the other begins to rank as over- taking yacht as soon as she comes anywhere within range of risk of collision and continues so to rank until she either- 1. Draws clear ahead; and then she begins to rank as overtaken yacht. 11 2. Draws of risk clear of abreast by widening out beyond range collision. 3. Falls astern beyond range of risk of collision. 4. One tack or within both of the the meaning yachts of tack. this rule.) (A jibe is not a the late overtaking yacht. The obligation of proving that she has drawn clear lies on No question of overtaking can arise unless the yachts are sailing approximately the same course (a luff by one of the yachts under Rule XEI, clause (B), does not count as a dif- ference of course in this connection.) 7. PROPER COURSE. During the existence of overtaking conditions the proper course is prima facie nothing to leeward of full and by if on a wind, or of the next mark if the wind be free; but there may be conditions of tide of circumstances, other than the desire to hinder the competitor overtaking to leeward, which justify a more leeward course, in this case the responsibility for proving the justification for such a leeward course would lie upon the weather yacht. RULE XXX Right of Way When one yacht is approaching another yacht, SO as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep clear of the other as follows: Overtaking (A) A yacht overtaking another shall keep out of the way of the overtaken yacht. (B) If the overtaking yacht steers a course to pass that the overtaken yacht on the side opposite to boom, the on latter luff from her course, head which the latter then carries her main to ing her to windward, until she is in such position no wind if she may pleases, to prevent the former pass- that her bowsprit end, or stem if she has would strike the overtaking yacht may maintain abaft bowsprit, the her main course, shrouds, further. yacht she to after which but may luff no luff, the cases windward yacht must respond to the luff, and In of doubt as to the right of the leeward protest if she thinks fit. 12 (C) A yacht must never bear away out of her proper course to hinder an overtaking yacht passing her to leeward. The overtaking yacht, if to leeward, must not luff SO as to interfere ("inter- fore" is used in the sense of interference through actual contact) with the windward yacht or cause her to alter her course, until she ranks as an overtaken yacht. The lee side shall be considered that on which the leading yacht of the two carries her main boom at the time she ceases to be clear ahead. Meeting, Crossing and Converging These clauses are framed particularly to avoid collision and the yacht which by rule has to keep out of the way must always do SO (see clause (K). Before the starting signal is given there are no restrictions upon the manœuvring of the yachts other than the provisions of Rules XXX, XXXI and XXXII, and the yacht holding right of way may alter course in any reasonable manner (but a luff so sudden that it cannot be easily responded to would not be considered reasonable). As soon as the starting signal is given, the yachts must sail a course consistent with the intention of crossing the line, but in all other respects the only restrictions on manœuvring are those provided in Rules XXX, XXXI, and XXXII. After crossing the line the only restrictions upon maneuvring are those provided in Rules XXX, XXXI and XXXII. (D) A yacht which has the wind free shall keep out of the way of one which is close-hauled. (E) A yacht which is close-hauled on the port tack shall keep out of the way of one which is close- hauled on the starboard tack. (F) When both yachts have the wind free on different sides, and neither can claim the rights of a yacht being overtaken, the yacht which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other. (A yacht is deemed to have the wind on the side opposite to that on which she is carrying her mainboom.) Interpret without regard, or disregarding portion in parenthesis. In other words, "causing another yacht to alter her course" is a foul and actual contact is not essential. 13 (G) When side, both and yachts have the wind free on the ward. keep out of the way of the yacht windward to lee- shall overtaken, the yacht to the a yacht being neither can claim the rights of same (H) When two yachts, both close-hauled on the tack, are converging by reason of the leeward same yacht holding a better wind, and neither claim the rights of a yacht being overtaken can the way. then the yacht to windward shall keep out of Altering Course (I) A yacht may not tack so as to involve probability of collision with another yacht unless she can gather full way on her new tack before a colli- sion would occur: nor so as to involve prob- ability of collision with another yacht which, owing to her position, cannot keep out of the way. A yacht which tacks SO close in front of another as to cause the latter to alter course to avoid a collision before the former has gathered full way must be disqualified. (K) When by any of the above clauses one yacht has to keep out of the way of another, the latter (subject to clause [B]) shall not alter course so as to prevent her doing so. Although the right of way yacht is not bound to hold her course, she must not so alter it as to mislead or baulk the other, in the act of keeping out of the way. A yacht may be disqualified on a protest arising out of a breach of any of these clauses whether a collision result or not. RULE XXXI Giving Room at Marks or Obstructions to Sea Room If an overlap exists between two yachts when both of them, without tacking, are about to pass an obstruction to sea-room, give room to the yacht in danger of fouling such mark or obstruction, the or a mark on the required side, the outside yacht must whether she be the windward or leeward yacht, provided ob- yachts are overlapping on actually reaching such mark or 14 struction. An overtaking yacht shall not be justified in at- tempting to establish an overlap, and thus force a passage between the leading yacht and the mark or obstruction, after the latter has reached it or altered her course for the purpose and in the act of rounding it. A craft under way (including another yacht racing), of which the yacht concerned has to keep out of the way, ranks as an obstruction for the purpose of this or the following rule. Rule XXXI makes exception to Rule XXX only SO far as to require the outer yacht, although otherwise holding right of way under the later rule, to allow the inner yacht room if her overlap has been made in proper time. In all other respects Rule XXX remains in full force. As an example, a leading yacht may tack round a mark or obstruction only when she can do so and clear the yacht astern, just as she would be required to do if she made her tack in open sea without any mark or obstruction being there. In all protests under this rule the onus of proof that the overlap has been made in proper time rests with the yacht that previously had been astern. RULE XXXII Close-Hauled, Approaching an Obstruction to Sea Room or a Mark If two yachts are standing close-hauled on the same tack towards the shore, or an obstruction to sea-room which requires the leeward yacht to alter her course to clear it, and if she is not able to tack without coming into collision with the yacht to windward; the latter shall, on being hailed by the person in charge of the leeward yacht, at once allow her room to tack. A yacht so claiming room shall be bound to tack immediately her hail is responded to. If the leeward yacht elects to clear the obstruction by bearing away she shall allow the windward yacht room to do the same if she so desires. But if the ob- struction is a mark of the course the leeward yacht has not the right to so hail the other about if that other can herself pass the mark without tacking. Although it is only in this rule that a hail is mentioned, other situations may arise in which under Rule I a hail should be given before making an alteration of course which may not be forescen by the other yacht. 15 RULE XXXIII Fouling or Improperly Rounding Marks each series as specified in the instructions, and rounding in the A of yacht marks must go fairly around the course, ing mark must enclose it on the required side. A yacht follow- specified mark her track from the preceding to the rounding do SO by another yacht. A yacht which has touched a mark to of not touch a mark of the course unless wrongfully compelled shall the course must immediately either abandon the race or hoist a protest signal. Every essential or ordinary above water part of any object named as mark, counts as a mark, but no attached to the mark. part below water, nor any object accidentally or temporarily RULE XXXIV Marks of the Course A mark is any vessel, boat, buoy or other object used to indicate the course but does not become a mark of the course until the preceding mark, if any, has been rounded or passed. The marks of the starting line are marks of the course from the making of the preparatory signal for each class, but there is no required side until after the starting signal has been made. Every mark rounded or passed remains a mark of the course until the next mark has been passed. A mark, until it becomes a mark of the course as above defined, shall be an obstruction to sea room. RULE XXXV Fouling Competing Yachts If a yacht, through failure to observe any of these rules, shall foul another yacht, or cause other yachts to foul, she shall be disqualified. RULE XLVI Hearings by Race Committee SECTION 1. The Race Committee shall promptly of notify the the owner of a protested yacht or his representative been receipt of a protest and the rule or rules alleged to have as violated, and shall arrange for a hearing thereon as soon the possible. Due notice of such hearing shall be given to (See owners of the yachts involved or their representatives. under "PROTESTS," page 4.) 16 RULE XLVII Disqualification Without Protest Should it come to the knowledge of the Race Committee or should it have reasonable grounds to believe that a com- petitor in a race has in any way infringed these rules, it shall have the power to disqualify such competitor without protest, but only after notice has been given as hereinafter provided and after a hearing at which the owner of the yacht involved or his representative shall have the right to be present and sub- mit such evidence as he may deem necessary. Notice of pro- posed action by the Race Committee under this rule must be given to the owner of the yacht believed to have infringed and the time and place of the hearing thereon. Notice of proposed action, based upon an infringement of the sailing rules, must be given prior to 6 P. M. of the week-day following the race in question. FLEET HEADQUARTERS Fleet Headquarters are established in the village at North- . east Harbor, where a telephone is installed. The Secretary, Race Committee, will be glad to answer questions. JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman, Race Committee, Southwest Harbor. HOWARD COOPER JOHNSON, JR. Secretary, Race Committee, Northeast Harbor. 17 GENERAL CODE SIGNALS BI Proceed at will. CS Finish here. DI Previous signal is annulled. FQ Race Committee. FZ Squadron is disbanded. SPECIAL CODE SIGNALS A Class A; or start Class A. B Class B; or start Class B. G Race postponed until later in the day. H Race postponed for the day. I Race postponed. J Race is off. K Race will be called at M Class MDI; or start Class MDI; or "finish here." O. Class O; or start Class O; or "Mark has shifted; this vessel is the mark." P Preparatory. S. Class S; or start Class S. 18 RACING SCHEDULE 1931 JULY SERIES: Friday July 17 A. M. Tuesday July 21 P. M. *Seamanship Race (in case of post- ponement, sailed July 27) July 23 Friday July 24 A. M. Tuesday July 28 P. M. *S. W. H. V. I. A. Cup Race (in case of postponement, sailed August 3) July 30 AUGUST SERIES: Tuesday August 4 P. M. Friday August 7 A. M. *Schooner Race (in case of post- ponement, sailed August 12) August 10 Tuesday August 11 P. M. Annual Cruise August 13, 14, 15 *Hayward Cup Race August 17 Friday August 21 A. M. Tuesday August 25 P. M. Friday August 28 A. M. Monday August 31 P. M. *Seaman's Race September 2 * Details to be sent out in special notices. Because of Daylight Saving Time having been gener- ally adopted on Mount Desert Island, all July and August Series Races will be sailed in the afternoon at the scheduled Daylight Saving Time. INTERNATIONAL CODE SIGNALS A I Y B J R Z "CODE FLAG" AND "ANSWERING PENNANT' C K S D L T When used as the "Code Flag" it is to be hoisted under the ensign When used as the "Answer. ing Pennant'' itisto be hoisted E M U at the masthead or where best seen. F N V G W H P X High Tide at Northeast Harbor 1931 EASTERN STANDARD TIME (For Daylight Saving Time Add 1 Hour) JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Date A.M. P.M. Date A.M. P.M. Date A.M. P.M. 1 11.47 11.58 1 12.18 12.42 1 1.06 1.23 2 12.05 12.29 2 12.57 1.21 2 1.43 2.02 3 1.42 1.12 3 1.37 2.00 3 2.26 2.44 4 1.25 1.55 4 2.18 2.41 4 3.12 3.31 5 2.10 2.38 5 3.03 3.26 5 4.03 4.26 6 2.55 3.23 6 3.49 4.13 6 5.02 5.27 7 3.42 4.10 7 4.41 5.07 7 6.06 6.31 8 4.32 5.00 8 5.38 6.03 8 7.08 7.31 9 5.25 5.52 9 6.38 7.01 9 8.07 8.28 10 6.20 6.44 10 7.37 7.57 10 9.02 9.23 11 7.15 7.37 11 8.33 8.53 11 9.53 10.14 12 8.08 8.28 12 9.27 9.43 12 10.41 11.02 13 9.01 9.17 13 10.17 10.34 13 11.27 11.50 14 9.51 10.05 14 11.05 11.23 14 12.00 12.14 15 10.39 10.55 15 11.52 12.02 15 12.40 1.02 16 11.27 11.42 16 12.11 12.39 16 1.29 1.52 17 12.00 12.14 17 1.00 1.27 17 2.23 2.44 18 12.31 1.03 18 1.51 2.18 18 3.18 3.41 19 1.20 1.52 19 2.45 3.11 19 4.20 4.43 20 2.12 2.43 20 3.41 4.07 20 5.27 5.49 21 3.06 3.37 21 4.41 5.07 21 6.34 6.55 22 4.03 4.34 22 5.47 6.12 22 7.36 7.56 23 5.03 5.32 23 6.54 7.15 23 8.30 8.49 24 6.06 6.33 24 7.57 8.16 24 9.16 9.34 25 7.10 7.33 25 8.53 9.09 25 9.56 10.13 26 8.11 8.31 26 9.42 9.56 26 10.32 10.50 27 9.08 9.24 27 10.24 10.38 27 11.06 11.24 28 9.59 10.13 28 11.02 11.16 28 11.40 12.00 29 10.45 10.58 29 11.36 11.52 29 12.04 12.14 30 11.27 11.39 30 12.03 12.11 30 12.36 12.49 31 12.01 12.05 31 12.28 12.47 OCTOBER Date A.M. P.M. Date A.M. P.M. Date A.M. P.M. 1 1.14 1.27 6 5.39 6.03 11 10.16 10.41 2 1.55 2.10 7 6.43 7.05 12 11.03 11.29 3 2.41 2.57 8 7.41 8.05 13 11.50 12.02 4 3.34 3.53 9 8.36 8.59 14 12.09 12.37 5 4.34 4.57 10 9.27 9.51 15 1.08 1.27 Tides turn in The Western Way two hours before and in The Eastern Way two hours after the time of change in Northeast Harbor. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Northeast Harbor Fleet, at which were present Commodore W. Barton Eddison, Vice-Commodore Fre- deric O. Speddon, Rear-Commodore Arthur P. Butler, Mr. John Tyssowski, Mr. C. Bradford Fraley, and Mr. Howard Cooper Johnson, Jr., Secretary, held on July 15th, the following resolution was passed: ". Mr. Howard Cooper Johnson, Jr., was made Assistant Treasurer of The Northeast Harbor Fleet to act during Mr. Gerrish H. Milliken's absence abroad. 11 (Signed) W. Barton Eddison Commodore. Howard Cooper Johnson, Jr., Secretary. SEAMANSHIP RACE NOTICES was held at Commodore Eddisoris a special meeting of the Heir houses P.M. are Friday July 24, 1931 at 5:30 21 was moved. accoud, and passed that Crunvelore Eddison be authorized to appoant a committee for perpose of increasing the Flut hemberlip. 2d was moved seconded and peesed that the By haws be amended as follows: ' action V. 1. There shall be three jimin bus. members and liberoury a classes ? membership regular we 204 2. member a candidate 00 election as a regula elected a junior member that be by the Executive Commuttee 3. member members of the family of G regular ship. Jerrior members upon reaching may elected Junot he under lighteen to eighteen years of age shdle because regular accember upsn the payment . 9 an additional enthance fee 25 4. time The to executive time ebet committee thousand awen- from 5. Every member of the shall sides qualified chif beeship such persons as they can - 6. any inemble may resign from have the right fl the Chil fly the Club by paying all dues and giving beit written notice to the Section DI I. The intrave fee for 2. the fee for a Jusis cream a regular were member shall be B 10. - ber shall be $ 5. 3. The annual dues for regular vicuhes 4 the annual due for jimmin number shall be $10. shall he 15" 10 28 was moved seconded and passe that the races in 1932 be started July V10 th and that there be a two day chuise in July it was moved, accoud, and passed yashtow an the curice, in order that that a charge of #3 be made for each Then adjourned way be properly administered see NOTICE S.W.H.V.I.A. Race. The Northeast Harbor Fleet SEAMANSHIP RACES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 1931 "The only mission of a seaman's calling is to keep ships' keels off the ground To keep ships afloat is his business: it is his trust." Miss Mary C. Wheelwright has offered a cup for young ladies in the same age group as the young men. A separate course will be sailed, but the same provisions will apply to both races. DATE: July 23, 1931. 1. Warning for Boys 2.20 p. m. White flag { Preparatory for Boys 2.25 Code flag "P" 2. Warning for Girls Start for Boys 2.35 Code flag "A" 3. Preparatory for Girls 4. Start for Girls 2.40 Code flag "A" ENTRIES-Class A only (must be in writing). Entries must be received before 6 p. m., July 22, by Howard C. Johnson, Jr., Secretary, Race Committee, Northeast Harbor 408. No post entries. No boats eligible unless duly entered. CONDITIONS- All regular racing instructions will govern except as modi- fied herein. Special Regulations 1. Crews limited to three persons, amateurs, under 21 years of age, the name of the captain to be filed with written entry. 2. After preparatory signal, no crew shall communicate with anyone outside their own boat, except to demand right of way or claim a foul. 3. Touching bottom disqualifies whether or not the boat floats off unaided. 4. Sealed envelopes containing secret instructions shall not be opened or contents examined in any way until after pre- paratory signal. COURSE Once around triangle formed by Marks A, X and Y. Yachts may sail the course in either direction. The direct course will contain several natural obstructions to navigation all clearly shown on Govt. Chart No. 306. Where a choice exists such obstruction may be left on either hand and going in either direction. Mark A-The usual starting line, using the blue and white flags only. At start, leave blue to starboard and white to port; at finish leave blue to port and white to starboard; no matter which way you sail the course. Marks X and Y-To be determined in accordance with the secret instructions which shall be delivered to each Captain prior to the Preparatory signal. The marks will be visible at a fair distance, but will bear no indication that they are racing marks. They may be any floating object and need not be similar. Judges will be stationed within sight of each mark to check roundings by each boat. Before Preparatory Signal yachts shall anchor back of the starting line under the superintendence of the Judges and shall remain at anchor. Until the starting signal, yachts must remain with boom in crotch, mainsail properly furled under cover with all the usual stops and fastenings be- layed; jib and spinnaker stowed below decks; and all hal- liards and sheets shipshape (as at moorings for the night) to the satisfaction of the Judges. At the Preparatory signal, sealed instructions may be opened to determine locations of Marks X and Y. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED U. S. Government Chart No. 306. Dividers. Parallel rules or Protractor. It is intended that the interval between signals shall be em- ployed locating marks, and determining the policy of the race. At starting signal, anchor must be weighed (hauled on deck) and carried throughout the race. Sails must not be set or loosed in any way until start. No matter where the Judges may have found it convenient to line up the competing boats at anchor, all must cross the official starting line at Mark A before proceeding to sail the course. RIGHT OF WAY-The usual regulations will govern. They must be observed carefully to avoid collisions, especially when boats going in opposite directions round the marks simultane- ously. AWARD-The Seamanship Cup, presented by Miss Mary C. Wheelwright, will be awarded for one year to the Captain of the winning yacht. It will become the permanent property of the Captain first winning it twice. (Signed) JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman Race Committee. The Northeast Harbor Fleet SEAMANSHIP RACES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 1931 "The only mission of a seaman's calling is to keep ships' keels off the ground To keep ships afloat is his business: it is his trust." Miss Mary C. Wheelwright has offered a cup for young ladies in the same age group as the young men. A separate course will be sailed, but the same provisions will apply to both races. DATE: July 23, 1931. 1. Warning for Boys 2.20 p. m. White flag { Preparatory for Boys 2.25 Code flag "P" 2. Warning for Girls Start for Boys 2.35 Code flag "A" 3. Preparatory for Girls 4. Start for Girls 2.40 Code flag "A" ENTRIES-Class A only (must be in writing). Entries must be received before 6 p. m., July 22, by Howard C. Johnson, Jr., Secretary, Race Committee, Northeast Harbor 408. No post entries. No boats eligible unless duly entered. CONDITIONS- All regular racing instructions will govern except as modi- fied herein. Special Regulations 1. Crews limited to three persons, amateurs, under 21 years of age, the name of the captain to be filed with written entry. 2. After preparatory signal, no crew shall communicate with anyone outside their own boat, except to demand right of way or claim a foul. 3. Touching bottom disqualifies whether or not the boat floats off unaided. 4. Sealed envelopes containing secret instructions shall not be opened or contents examined in any way until after pre- paratory signal. COURSE Once around triangle formed by Marks A, X and Y. Yachts may sail the course in either direction. The direct course will contain several natural obstructions to navigation all clearly shown on Govt. Chart No. 306. Where a choice exists such obstruction may be left on either hand and going in either direction. Mark A-The usual starting line, using the blue and white flags only. At start, leave blue to starboard and white to port; at finish leave blue to port and white to starboard; no matter which way you sail the course. Marks X and Y-To be determined in accordance with the secret instructions which shall be delivered to each Captain prior to the Preparatory signal. The marks will be visible at a fair distance, but will bear no indication that they are racing marks. They may be any floating object and need not be similar. Judges will be stationed within sight of each mark to check roundings by each boat. Before Preparatory Signal yachts shall anchor back of the starting line under the superintendence of the Judges and shall remain at anchor. Until the starting signal, yachts must remain with boom in crotch, mainsail properly furled under cover with all the usual stops and fastenings be- layed; jib and spinnaker stowed below decks; and all hal- liards and sheets shipshape (as at moorings for the night) to the satisfaction of the Judges. At the Preparatory signal, sealed instructions may be opened to determine locations of Marks X and Y. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED U. S. Government Chart No. 306. Dividers. Parallel rules or Protractor. It is intended that the interval between signals shall be em- ployed locating marks, and determining the policy of the race. At starting signal, anchor must be weighed (hauled on deck) and carried throughout the race. Sails must not be set or loosed in any way until start. No matter where the Judges may have found it convenient to line up the competing boats at anchor, all must cross the official starting line at Mark A before proceeding to sail the course. RIGHT OF WAY-The usual regulations will govern. They must be observed carefully to avoid collisions, especially when boats going in opposite directions round the marks simultane- ously. AWARD-The Seamanship Cup, presented by Miss Mary C. Wheelwright, will be awarded for one year to the Captain of the winning yacht. It will become the permanent property of the Captain first winning it twice. (Signed) JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman Race Committee. The Northeast Harbor Fleet SEAMANSHIP RACES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 1931 "The only mission of a seaman's calling is to keep ships' keels off the ground To keep ships afloat is his business: it is his trust." Miss Mary C. Wheelwright has offered a cup for young ladies in the same age group as the young men. A separate course will be sailed, but the same provisions will apply to both races. DATE: July 23, 1931. 1. Warning for Boys 2.20 p. m. White flag Preparatory for Boys 2.25 Code flag "P" 2. Warning for Girls Start for Boys 2.35 Code flag "A" 3. { Preparatory for Girls 4. Start for Girls 2.40 Code flag "A" ENTRIES-Class A only (must be in writing). Entries must be received before 6 p. m., July 22, by Howard C. Johnson, Jr., Secretary, Race Committee, Northeast Harbor 408. No post entries. No boats eligible unless duly entered. CONDITIONS- All regular racing instructions will govern except as modi- fied herein. Special Regulations 1. Crews limited to three persons, amateurs, under 21 years of age, the name of the captain to be filed with written entry. 2. After preparatory signal, no crew shall communicate with anyone outside their own boat, except to demand right of way or claim a foul. 3. Touching bottom disqualifies whether or not the boat floats off unaided. 4. Sealed envelopes containing secret instructions shall not be opened or contents examined in any way until after pre- paratory signal. COURSE Once around triangle formed by Marks A, X and Y. Yachts may sail the course in either direction. The direct course will contain several natural obstructions to navigation all clearly shown on Govt. Chart No. 306. Where a choice exists such obstruction may be left on either hand and going in either direction. Mark A-The usual starting line, using the blue and white flags only. At start, leave blue to starboard and white to port; at finish leave blue to port and white to starboard; no matter which way you sail the course. Marks X and Y-To be determined in accordance with the secret instructions which shall be delivered to each Captain prior to the Preparatory signal. The marks will be visible at a fair distance, but will bear no indication that they are racing marks. They may be any floating object and need not be similar. Judges will be stationed within sight of each mark to check roundings by each boat. Before Preparatory Signal yachts shall anchor back of the starting line under the superintendence of the Judges and shall remain at anchor. Until the starting signal, yachts must remain with boom in crotch, mainsail properly furled under cover with all the usual stops and fastenings be- layed; jib and spinnaker stowed below decks; and all hal- liards and sheets shipshape (as at moorings for the night) to the satisfaction of the Judges. At the Preparatory signal, sealed instructions may be opened to determine locations of Marks X and Y. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED U. S. Government Chart No. 306. Dividers. Parallel rules or Protractor. It is intended that the interval between signals shall be em- ployed locating marks, and determining the policy of the race. At starting signal, anchor must be weighed (hauled on deck) and carried throughout the race. Sails must not be set or loosed in any way until start. No matter where the Judges may have found it convenient to line up the competing boats at anchor, all must cross the official starting line at Mark A before proceeding to sail the course. boats must observed carefully to avoid collisions, especially when RIGHT be OF WAY-The usual regulations will govern. They ously. going in opposite directions round the marks simultane- AWARD-The Seamanship Cup, presented by Miss Wheelwright, the will be awarded for one year to the Captain Mary C. the winning Captain yacht. first winning It will it become twice. the permanent property of of (Signed) JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman Race Committee. The Northeast Harbor Fleet SEAMANSHIP RACES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 1931 'The only mission of a seaman's calling is to keep ships' keels off the ground To keep ships afloat is his business: it is his trust." in Miss the Mary C. Wheelwright has offered a cup for will be same age group as the young men. A young ladies sailed, but the same provisions will apply separate to both course races. DATE: July 23, 1931. 1. Warning for Boys 2.20 p. m. White flag 2. Preparatory for Boys 2.25 Code flag "P" Warning for Girls 3. { Start for Boys 2.35 Code flag "A" Preparatory for Girls 4. Start for Girls 2.40 Code flag "A" ENTRIES-Class A only (must be in writing). Entries must be received before 6 p. m., July 22, by Howard C. Johnson, Jr., Secretary, Race Committee, Northeast Harbor 408. No post entries. No boats eligible unless duly entered. CONDITIONS- All regular racing instructions will govern except as modi- fied herein. Special Regulations 1. Crews limited to three persons, amateurs, under 21 years of age, the name of the captain to be filed with written entry. 2. After preparatory signal, no crew shall communicate with anyone outside their own boat, except to demand right of way or claim a foul. 3. Touching bottom disqualifies whether or not the boat floats off unaided. 4. Sealed envelopes containing secret instructions shall not be opened or contents examined in any way until after pre- paratory signal. COURSE Once around triangle formed by Marks A, X and Y. Yachts may sail the course in either direction. The direct course will contain several natural obstructions to navigation all clearly shown on Govt. Chart No. 306. Where a choice exists such obstruction may be left on either hand and going in either direction. Mark A-The usual starting line, using the blue and white flags only. At start, leave blue to starboard and white to port; at finish leave blue to port and white to starboard; no matter which way you sail the course. Marks X and Y-To be determined in accordance with the secret instructions which shall be delivered to each Captain prior to the Preparatory signal. The marks will be visible at a fair distance, but will bear no indication that they are racing marks. They may be any floating object and need not be similar. Judges will be stationed within sight of each mark to check roundings by each boat. Before Preparatory Signal yachts shall anchor back of the starting line under the superintendence of the Judges and shall remain at anchor. Until the starting signal, yachts must remain with boom in crotch, mainsail properly furled under cover with all the usual stops and fastenings be- layed; jib and spinnaker stowed below decks; and all hal- liards and sheets shipshape (as at moorings for the night) to the satisfaction of the Judges. At the Preparatory signal, sealed instructions may be opened to determine locations of Marks X and Y. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED U.S. Government Chart No. 306. Dividers. Parallel rules or Protractor. It is intended that the interval between signals shall be em- ployed locating marks, and determining the policy of the race. At starting signal, anchor must be weighed (hauled on deck) and carried throughout the race. Sails must not be set or loosed in any way until start. No matter where the Judges may have found it convenient to line up the competing boats at anchor, all must cross the official starting line at Mark A before proceeding to sail the course. RIGHT OF WAY-The usual regulations will govern. They must be observed carefully to avoid collisions, especially when boats going in opposite directions round the marks simultane- ously. AWARD-The Seamanship Cup, presented by Miss Mary C. Wheelwright, will be awarded for one year to the Captain of the winning yacht. It will become the permanent property of the Captain first winning it twice. (Signed) JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman Race Committee. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARDOR MAINE S.W.H.V.I.A. RACE Course to be sailed by Schooner Class and 30 Square Meter Class. Around the two Duck Islands, Bakers Island and Greenings Island, leaving all to port. Finish at starting line, sailing South. Northeast Harbor Fleet NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME. SOUTHWEST HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSO- CIATION RACE THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 1931 In case of postponement MONDAY, AUG. 3 START and FINISH-will be between Green- ing's Ledge red spar buoy No. 8 off S. W. end of Greening's Island, and the Committee Boat an- chored S. S. W. from the buoy. TIME-Warning gun 9.50 a. m. Preparatory gun 9.55 a. m. Start Schooner Class 10.00 a. m. Start 30 sq. Meter Class 10.05 a. m. Start Classes A and B 10.10 a. m. (Daylight Saving Time) Postponements will be for 15-minute intervals. COURSE-will be to and around Little Gott's Island and return to finish. Yachts may round the Island in either direction at the Captain's discretion. All government marks may be disregarded. Yachts should be sure to have on board and make use of chart No. 307. This chart covers the entire course. All helmsmen must be amateurs. Entire crew must be amateur except on schooners. Appearance at the starting-line constitutes entry except for schooner class. Entries in writing for this class must reach R. C. Robbins, Northeast Harbor, by 6 p. m., July 28, and must give the following in- formation to aid the Committee in handicapping: 1. Rig and Type. 6. Draft. 2. Auxiliary. 7. Age. 3. Length O. A. 8. Designer. 4. Length W. L. 9. Owner. 5. Beam. RULES-Yachts - must take care to observe care- fully the racing rules, particularly when passing in opposite directions. TIME LIMIT-Time Limit for finishing the race will be sunset. (Signed) JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman, Race Committee. Northeast Harbor Fleet NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME. SOUTHWEST HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSO- CIATION RACE THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 1931 In case of postponement MONDAY, AUG. 3 START and FINISH-will be between Green- ing's Ledge red spar buoy No. 8 off S. W. end of Greening's Island, and the Committee Boat an- chored S. S. W. from the buoy. TIME-Warning gun 9.50 a. m. Preparatory gun 9.55 a. m. Start Schooner Class 10.00 a. m. Start 30 sq. Meter Class 10.05 a. m. Start Classes A and B 10.10 a. m. (Daylight Saving Time) Postponements will be for 15-minute intervals. COURSE-will be to and around Little Gott's Island and return to finish. Yachts may round the Island in either direction at the Captain's discretion. All government marks may be disregarded. Yachts should be sure to have on board and make use of chart No. 307. This chart covers the entire course. All helmsmen must be amateurs. Entire crew must be amateur except on schooners. Appearance at the starting-line constitutes entry except for schooner class. Entries in writing for this class must reach R. C. Robbins, Northeast Harbor, by 6 p. m., July 28, and must give the following in- formation to aid the Committee in handicapping: 1. Rig and Type. 6. Draft. 2. Auxiliary. 7. Age. 3. Length O. A. 8. Designer. 4. Length W. L. 9. Owner. 5. Beam. RULES-Yachts must take care to observe care- fully the racing rules, particularly when passing in opposite directions. TIME LIMIT-Time Limit for finishing the race will be sunset. (Signed) JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman, Race Committee. Race Entry List 1931. Seemanship Race Secret Instructions. 1 Annual Schooner Race Notice. Annual Cruise Notice LIST OF THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET (in six racing classes) 11 30 SQUARE METER" CLASS 1 Valee 2 Aquila John Tyssowski 3 W. Barton Eddison Agile 4 Herman M. Hessenbruch Nordic II 5 Edsel B. Ford Winsome 6 William F. Cochran Tsana 7 Bacardi William J. Strawbridge Ernest B. Dane, Jr. A Class 1 Daffydill 2 Ino Mrs. Henry Parkman 3 Gnat Miss Elizabeth Madeira 4 Atlanta William F. Cochran 6 Hustla R. Gwynne Stout 7 No. 7 Charles D. Dickey 10 Constance Casper W. Morris C. Clark Zantzinger, Jr. 11 Mecoh II Crawford C. Madeira 12 Sinbad Vance C. McCormick 14 Yoho Charles Pratt 15 Whistler Walter A. Eversman 16 Nevis Mrs. William P. Jenks 17 Kipper C. P. B. Jefferys 18 Little Scamp Richard Hatch 19 Colleen Miss Margarita Safford 21 Polly Mrs. C. Bradford Fraley 22 Mary Edwin Corning 23 Kayleen Miss Ruth B. Lyman 24 Last Chance Alan Fox 27 Steps Wharton Sinkler 28 Hoyden Miss Barbara Strawbridge 29 Aleda L. F. Crofoot 30 Bob White Walter H. Lippincott, Jr. 31 Clement Kite Kinglet 32 Don Q Reginald C. Robbins, Jr. 33 Jack Tar III Percy H. Clark, Jr. 34 Salcee John D. Rockefeller, III 35 Alanda Dr. Edward L. Keyes 37 Reef Point Mrs. Grahame Wood 38 Nordic II Hiram Sibley 40 Edsel B. Ford Scud 41 Alexander Torrance Eaglet Arthur B. Butler, Jr. 42 E. Farnham Butler 43 Halo 44 No. 43 Harry G. Haskell Mrs. W. A. Barstow 45 Gull Roswell Gilpatrick Pin Miss Lucy Talcott 47 49 Seafarer Miss Jean W. Murray Halcyon Richard Benson B Class 1 2 Br'er Rabbit Dr. Francis C. Grant 3 Navajo Silverwing George K. Johnson, III 4 Kit Kat Henry W. Foote, Jr. 5 Witnit Dr. William Earl Clark 6 No. 6 Lawrence J. Brengle, Jr. 7 Iseult Dena B. Hinckley 8 Nan 9 Whim John C. Rice, Jr. 10 Ace F. W. Simmons 11 Vega Henry D. Stebbins 12 Electron Thomas Reath, Jr. 13 Venture II Herman M. Hessenbruch 14 Vic Robert K. McInnes Skip Jack Towar B. Bates 15 16 Velox W. Rodman Fay 17 Shad John R. Potter 18 Blue-Fish Miss Barbara H. Welch Warren Smith Jackson 19 W. B. Stimson o Class 1 Miss Deal 3 Oh-No Stephen Whitney, Jr. 4 Panick C. Frederic Stout 5 Go-Get-Em Mrs. William 2. . Jenks 8 No. 8 9 Mud Puppy Hon. Jasper Y. Brinton Mrs. C. Bradford Fraley 11 Bimbo Miss Priscilla G. Merrill 13 Coupla Clubs Thomas W. Clark 14 Cheerio Mrs. Frederick Jordan 15 Sea Gull Roger Drury Crow Lincoln Godfrey, Jr. 16 Mrs. Grahame Wood MDI Class 2 No. 2 3 Sea Urchin Henry Lyman, Jr. No. 6 Miss Lydia Lyman 6 Henry G. Brooks 12 White Rabbitt Dr. E. G. Stillman 14 Sandy Richard Sears Bull's Eye Class 1 Woozle Miss Mary Eddison 2 Fidget Mrs. Francis McIlhenny 3 Puff-In 4 Mrs. Ledyard Cogswell, Jr. Bingle Robert Saltonstall 5 Gurgle Schofield Andrews 6 Sizzle 7 Harry G. Haskell Golliwogg 8 O'Donnell Iselin No. 8 Bowen Blair 39 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE 13 SECRET INSTRUCTIONS FOR SURAMARSHIP RACE. once around, either way; triangle AXY. New 38 these direction at end or first round. MARK (North age, Hadlock Lower Pond Equidistant from (Standt st. Seuveur Mt. (Red STAT GA, North of Spurling Pt, Group Granberry Island MARK Y. (Navel Redio Towers, near Sec Wall Equidistant from (Bear Dalank Light (Clark Anima Ledge Spindle MARK X RANGES. Red Sper 1A, Now't of Spurling Point, Great ^Cren- berry Island on Dolly ill, Great Granberry Island, SSE Black Spar 1, No: thetet Herbor entrance, on Beel Harbor Ges Buoy NE X E 5/88, Summit of Penatio att on Summits of Casillao Mt. MARK Y RANGES Seal Harbor Gas Budy Exil IL/4N. Highest elevation 60 utt.) of suttons Island on Great Oranberry Great Head, Island Great S58. Crunberry Island, on Rice Point, p106 P. 107 THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE ocesn set ones Bace August 10, 2031 . hest 1 80 foot : Yephts -532 be milled by NY time profes 12 state boing permitted in the areta. Dest mer's cortificate of cating to be sustahed with entry 25 is st is not the fillering and year STOP 1.2 3. I am in or line the Dela 5. DRISE to TALI 0.00m In loverty and who 11/ht sells DPO carried 7. Displacement tomage and lbs equipment mast be corried, that jachts and not 04/27 Mishies. De Starts - running 610 at 9.45 A.M. opporatory - nt 7.53 tert at 70.00 64 start between fortheast lasbor mark Sg not of Fast Ledge, and Committee monte Governo no. I FROM street to los soak Thistic these to shoodia hastle Busy Shance to Haltor Island nistle Cheese to Sintah at start. Leave all Euroye to starboard. Course No. a - of So. In Course ambow will be displayed on Comitties Boat at warning %. fising pilep at No As Y. R. U. will apply AS modified in Northeast parbor Floot Stacing Instructions which will apply in calls , another is Lunt 8. send entetes to Mr. Hoginold 0. Nobbins, rol. Northeast Harbor bal'oro 12 P.M. on August is, 9 405 9. In case of and monther, the southeast Rembor Fire thistle will blow six blasts at 8.30 Salla The rade will thom be salled on adjust IS at the scheduled hours in Wellian Earl (signe) check Chairman, 1000 Committee. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 1931 TENTH ANNUAL CRUISE The tenth annual cruise will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 13, 14 and 15. 1931. It is hoped that in addition to the racing classes, many other yachts will take part. Yacht owners desiring to partic- ipate should advise the Secretary of the Race Committee as soon as possible. Any cruising schooners, yawls or ketches wishing to enter the class for cruising boats, or any sloops wishing to enter the miscellaneous class, must send the fol- lowing information to Mr. Reginald C. Robbins, Northeast Harbor, Maine, before Tuesday, August 11. 1 Rig and type 6 Draft 2 Auxiliary 7 Age 3 Length, O. A. 8 Designer 4 Length, W. L. 9 Owner 5 Beam 10 Rating, if known COURSES The destination for Thursday is Seal Cove, Blue Hill Bay. The course is: From blue and white flags at mark A, southerly, passing black spar buoy No 3 to starboard and red spar buoy No. 2 to port, to black and white can buoy lying southwest of Seawall Point, leaving it to starboard; thence southwesterly to bell buoy off Long Ledge, leaving it to starboard; thence westerly, northwesterly and northerly, passing Goose Rock and Rumill's Hub to starboard to Dodge Point; thence east- erly to finish between rowboat and the Regatta Committee Boat, both anchored in the entrance of Seal Cove. Yachts will dress ship at Seal Cove. Start-THURSDAY: Preparatory Signal 11.00 A. M. Start Cruising Class, Schooners, Yawls and Ketches 11.05 Start Miscellaneous 11.10 Start S 11.15 Start 30 Square Meter Class 11.20 Start Class A 11.25 Start Class B 11.30 Start Class MDI 11.35 Eastern Daylight Time will be observed throughout the cruise. FRIDAY. Colors 8.00 A. M. Start Preparatory Signal 9.00 A.M. Start Cruising Class 9.05 Start Miscellaneous Class 9.10 Start Class S 9.15 Start 30 Square Meter Class 9.20 Start Class A 9.25 Start Class B 9.30 Start Class MDI 9.35 Course. From start between rowboat and the Regatta Com- mittee Boat, both anchored at the entrance of Seal Cove, northwesterly, leaving Moose Island to starboard; thence northerly, leaving Hardwood Island to port and Bartlett's Island and Newbury Neck to starboard; thence to finish be- tween The Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club Dock and white flag. (Kollegewidgwok Yach Club lies about 500 yards north of Conary Nub.) The course for the afternoon will be the reverse of the morn- ing course. Time of start to be announced during lunch at the Kollege- widgwok Yacht Club. SATURDAY. Colors 8.00 A. M. Start-Same time as Friday morning. Course-Reverse of Thursday's Course. SUBSISTENCE Subsistence and messing facilities will NOT be provided ashore this year. All boats will have to prepare their own meals. Commodore Seth M. Milliken of The Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club at East Blue Hill has kindly invited the crews of the racing classes to lunch with him on Friday, August 14. The courtesies of the club are extended to crews of other yachts after luncheon. LADIES Ladies wishing to inquire about accommodations at Seal Cove, must call Miss Ruth Lyman, at Northeast Harbor 272, before noon, August 12. RACING RULES The racing rules of the Northeast Harbor Fleet shall govern. The usual equipment of the various clubs shall be carried. JOINING OR PARTING COMPANY After joining the Squadron a yacht shall request permission before leaving, from the Commodore aboard the flagship. CHARTS All boats should acquire chart No. 307. The many rocks in Blue Hill Bay make this imperative. These charts may be obtained from Bain's in Northeast Harbor, or at Parker's in Bar Harbor. TROPHIES Trophies for first place in all classes will be awarded, pro- vided four or more boats participate in the Cruise. Pennants for second and third place will be awarded if the required number of boats enter. FEE A fee of $3.00 per boat will be charged in order that mem- bers of the Cruise may have adequate protection in case of emergency. Cruise fee must be paid to the Secretary at Fleet Headquarters before noon, August 13. JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman Race Committee. W. BARTON EDDISON, Commodore. Hayward Cup Race Notice Race Committee Notice regarding keeping clear at starting. 111 on Letters asking residents of Northeast and Southwest Harbor to Join the Fleet. Special Cruise Notive. THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET GEORGE DAVENPORT HAYWARD MEMORIAL CUP RACE DATE, MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1931 ENTRIES: Classes A, B, o, MDI, 30 Square Meter, and Bull's Eye. COURSE: No. 7 or 8, to be announced at warning signal. START: Warning White flag 2.00.00 P. M. Preparatory Code flag P 2.05.00 Start Bull's Eye Code flag B 2.10.00 Start Class o and Class MDI Code flag 0 2.25.00 Start Class B Code flag B 2.35.30 Start Class A Code flag A 2.37.30 Start 30 Square Meter Class Flag 30 2.42.30 or 2.47.30 or 2.52.30 to be announced at the start POSTPONEMENTS: Code flag G. 15 minute intervals. PRIZE: First yacht to cross the line will receive a replica of the engraved on the Hayward Cup. Hayward Memorial Cup, and the captain will have his name THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET NORTHEAST HARBOR MAINE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET 42 GEORGE DAVENPORT HAYWARD MEMORIAL CUP RACE DATE, MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1931 Wednesday, August 13,1932. 32 ENTRIES: Classes A, B, a, MDI, 30 Square Meter, and Bull's Eye. COURSE: No. 7 or 8, to be announced at warning signal. START: Warning White flag 2.00.00 P. M. Preparatory Code flag P 2.05.00 Start Bull's Eye Code flag B 2.10.00 Start Class O and Class MDI Code flag I M 2.25.00 Start Class B Code flag B 2.35.30 Start Class A Code flag A 2.37.30 Start 30 Square Meter Class Flag 30 2.42.30 or 2.47.30 or 2.52.30 to be announced at the start POSTPONEMENTS: Code flag G. 15 minute intervals. PRIZE: First yacht to cross the line will receive a replica of the engraved on the Hayward Cup. Hayward Memorial Cup, and the captain will have his name THE RACE COMMITTEE WISHES TO GIVE THE FOLLOW- ING WARNING TO THOSE RACING: AFTER THE PREPARATORY GUN FOR A CLASS HAS BEEN FIRED, ALL OTHER YACHTS MUST KEEP REASONABLY CLEAR FROM THE STARTING LINE AREA OR BE LIABLE TO PROTEST AND DISQUALIFICATION (Signed) JOHN TYSSOWSKI, Chairman. Northeast Harbor, Maine. August 11, 1931. To Residents of Northeast & Southwest Harbor: The Northeast Harbor Fleet appeals for your member- ship. In order properly to conduct the races and cruises of our fast increasing fleet, largely increased expendit- ures are necessary - a new Pegatta-committee launch, the retention of a paid Secretary almost throughout the year, and many other outlays required by the development of new classes. Though you may not be personally concerned in boat- sailing, nevertheless all residents benefit by the beautiful marine pictures provided by our regattas, by the healthful and generous sportsmanship developed among the younger members of the community and the generally increased reputation of our Island as a summer resort secured to all by the possession of the largest fleet of yachts east of Marblehead. The Yacht Club is a growing institution. Will you not help it grow? Signed, Dr. William Earl Clark Mr. Arthur F. Butler Mr. Vance C. McCormick Mr. Percy H. Clark Mr. Reginald C. Robbins Mr. W. Barton Eddison Mr. Frederic O. Speddan, Chairman. Northeast Harbor, Maine. August 11, 1931. To Residents of Northeast & Southwest Harbor: The Northeast Harbor Fleet appeals for your member- ship. In order properly to conduct the races and cruises of our fast increasing fleet, largely increased expendit- ures are necessary - a new regatta-committee launch, the retention of a paid Secretary almost throughout the year, and many other outlays required by the development of new classes. Though you may not be personally concerned in boat- sailing, nevertheless all residents benefit by the beautiful marine pictures provided by our regattas, by the healthful and generous sportsmanship developed among the younger members of the community and the generally increased reputation of our Island as a summer resort secured to all by the possession of the largest fleet of yachts east of Marblehead. The Yacht Club is a growing institution. Will you not help it grow? Signed, Dr. William Earl Clark Mr. Arthur P. Butler Mr. Vance C. McCormick Mr. Percy H. Clark Mr. Reginald C. Robbins Mr. W. Barton Eddison Mr. Frederic O. Speddan, Chairman. NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET Special Cruise August 22 and 23, 1931 The Northeast Harbor Fleet will hold a special cruise to Winter Harbor on August 22nd and 23rd. Boats in classes 30 scuare meter, A, B, MDI cruising class (schooners, yawls and ketches) and miscellan- eous class, are eligible. Any cruising schooners, yawls or ketches wishing to enter the class for cruising boats, or any sloops wishing to enter the miscellaneous class, must notify the Secretary at Head- quarters before Friday at noon. COURSE From regular start, between red and white markers to Winter Harbor, finishing between white flags off Winter Harbor Yacht Club. If the Race Committee finds that boats will not be able to finish before 2 p.m., the Committee Boat will be stationed South of Turtle Island Bell Buoy Number 2, and the race will be finished between the Committee Boat and the bell buoy. This is to enable the Winter Harbor Yacht Club to hold its regular Saturday race without inter-- fernnce. The Fleet is requested to be careful not to interfere with the Winter Harbor Race. The course Sunday will be from start off the Winter Harbor Yacht Club to finish at Northeast Harbor between red nd white markers START Satruday: Preparatory signal 9:15 a.m. Start Cruising Class schooners, yawls and ketches 9:20 Start Miscellaneous 9:25 Start 30 square meter class 9;30 Start Class A 9:35 Start Class B 9:40 Start Class MDI 9:45 Sunday: Preparatory signal 10:00 a.m. Start Cruising Class schooners, yawls and ketches 10:05 Start Miscellaneous 10:10 Start 30 square meter class 10:15 Start Class A 10:20 Start Class B 10:25 Start Class MDI 10:30 Charge The $3 which was charged for the regular cruise will be applied toward the special cruise. Members of the Fleet who have paid this fee and who do not wish to join the special cruise, will receive a refund if the Secretary is notified. Those who have paid no fee and wish to join the special cruise, must pay a $2 fee to the Secretary If the cost of the cruise is less than the sum received, members will receive a refund. Postponement of Friday Race If pear weather makes it necessary to postpone the regular Friday Race, it will be sailed on Monday, August 24th. Seamans race notice Hayward Cup Race (resail) Special Cruise Notice Dr. Seth Milliker Model THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET. SEAMAN'S RACE SEPTEMBER 2, 1931 1. Race will be sailed in B boats. It is requested that owners of B boats who are willing that their boats be used in this event will notify the Fleet Headquarters, and state whether or not they per- sonally will compete as skippers in the race. If not sailing them- selves they may designate substitute skipper. 2. The course will be announced from the Committee Boat before the start of the race as usual. 3. Entering boats sailed by skippers or substitute will report to the Committee Boat at start at 9 A. M. Eastern Daylight Saving Time, Monday, September 1. Preparatory Gun 9.40 Starting Gun 9.45 4. Postponement. Postponement will not be considered unless abso- lutely necessary. Then to the afternoon of the same day, or the following morning. 5. Special conditions. a. Skippers will report yachts in good seamanlike condition, all required equipment aboard, spinnaker in light stops, spare lines, etc. b. Promptly after reporting, a drawing will be made assigning each to a boat as drawn. Skippers will change to allotted boats and may adjust sails, lines, etc., as they see fit until preparatory gun. c. Only skipper allowed in each boat. No crew, deck hands or chaperones. d. All and any sails which boats can carry are permitted. Trophy. The famous Southwest Harbor Tin Cup to the winner, and Fleet pennants for first, second and third place. Note. Each skipper will be responsible to the owner of the boat he sails, for damage to hull, rigging and sails during the race. Please promptly enter your boat and yourself as skipper or non- inate your substitute. The Committee will secure substitutes to man all boats entered if owners do not nominate their own sub. stitutes. RACE COMMITTEE. The Northeast Harbor Vinet Northeast Bacher Maine resailed on Thursday morning, August 2031. The Race Committee has decided that the Hayward Cup Race be COURSE: ENTRIES: Class A, B, 0, MDI, 30 Scuare Meter, and Bull's Eye. No. 7 or 8 to be announced at warning gun. START: Warning White Flag Preparatory 9:30:00 a.m. Code flag P 9:35:00 Start Bull's Eye Code flag B Start Class 0 and 9:40:00 Class MDI Code flag O Start Class B 9:55;00 Code flag B Start Class A 10:05:30 Code flag A Start 30 square 10:07:30 Meter Class Flag 30 10:12:30 or 10:17:30 or 10:22:30 to be announced at the start POSTPONEMENTS: Code Flag G - 15 minute intervals In case of bad weather, the Northeast Harbor fire whistle will blow 6 blasts at 8:30 a.m. The race will then be sailed Thursday afternoon, August 27. If bad weather necessitates further postponement, the race will be sailed on Thursday morn- blowing the fire whistle at 1:15 p.m. ing, September 3. Second postponement will be signalled by time of start is as follows: If the race is sailed Thursday afternoon, August 27, the START: Wartining White Flag 2:00:00 p.m. Preparatory Code flag P 2:05:00 Start Bull's Eye Code flag B 2:10:00 Start Class 0 and Class MDI Code flag 0 2:25:00 Start Class B Code flag B 2:35:30 Start Class A Code flag A 2:37:30 Start 30 Square Meter Class Flag 30 2:42:30 or 2:47:30 or 2:52:30 to be announced at the start NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET Special Cruise August 22 and 23, 1931 Harbor on August 22nd and 23rd. Boats in classes 30 scuare meter, A, The Northeast Harbor Fleet will hold a special cruise to Winter B, MDI cruising class (schooners, yawls and ketches) and miscellan- eous class, are eligible. Any cruising schooners, yawls or ketches wishing to enter the class for cruising boats, or any sloops wishing to enter the miscellaneous class, must notify the Secretary at Head- quarters before Friday at noon. COURSE From regular start, between red and white markers to Winter Harbor, finishing between white flags off Winter Harbor Yacht Club. If the Race Committee finds that boats will not be able to finish before 2 p.m., the Committee Boat will be stationed South of Turtle Island Bell Buoy Number 2, and the race will be finished between the Committee Boat and the bell buoy. This is to enable the Winter Harbor Yacht Club to hold its regular Saturday race without inter- fernnce. The Fleet is recuested to be careful not to interfere with the Winter Harbor Race. The course Sunday will be from start off the Winter Harbor Yacht Club to finish at Northeast Harbor between red C nd white marker START Satruday: Preparatory signal 9:15 a.m. Start Cruising Class schooners, yawls and ketches 9:20 Start Miscellaneous 9:25 Start 30 square meter class 9;30 Start Class A 9:35 Start Class B 9:40 Start Class MDI 9:45 Sunday: Preparatory signal 10:00 a.m. Start Cruising Class schooners, yawls and ketches 10:05 Start Miscellaneous 10:10 Start 30 square meter class 10:15 Start Class A 10:20 Start Class B 10:25 Start Class MDI 10:30 Charge The $3 which was charged for the regular cruise will be applied toward the special cruise. Members of the Fleet who have paid this fee and who do not wish to join the special cruise, will receive a refund if the Secretary is notified. Those who have paid no fee and wish to join the special cruise, must pay a $2 fee to the Secretary. If the cost of the cruise is less than the sum received, members will receive a refund. Postponement of Friday Race If poor weather makes it necessary to postpone the regular Friday Race, it will be sailed on Monday, August 24th. Northeast Harbor Fleet Northeast Harbor, Maine When it was decided to present Dr. Milliken with a model of his yacht "Thistle" as a token of appreciation of his hospitality, it was thought wise to keep the plans as quiet as possible. A few of his personal friends on the Island were very glad to underwrite the cost of the work. As a result of the precautions, the model was a complete surprise to Dr. Milliken. The Committee feels that everyone would like to have the privilege of sharing in making this gift. Those who SO generously joined in the underwriting will kindly ignore this letter. It is further desired that no contribution exceed three dollars. Checks should be made payable to the Northeast Harbor Fleet and mailed to Gerrish H. Milliken, Treas., 79 Leonard Street, New York, N. Y. Gano Dunn W. Barton Eddison Edward W. Madeira Vance C. McCormick Frederick O. Spedden John Tyssowski 113 was held at Commidace Eddisoris The annual meeting of the Heel 1931. residence at 5:30 PM on august 24 th / were read and accepted. The summities of the preceding meeting 2. Reports of officers. Churinan Pace Coca. Mrs Tyssowski reported a record Hur despite rather poor reeing Interclub Raced with the Courithain weather. - He spoke of the successful that there would be another series you'd Clash of Trablehead and said hartheast was this years t be held in Narbor. He thanked the respondent mattie has Courredore : the Eddison a that the Williken Testinoial Fund trons from of the Hert. Commutter wanted vented general subscrip- Treasures, reported a Babace on hand Treasures i The Johnson assistant of $ 2,078 63. He stated that he thought that the Hut would weet all the Reemal the expenses Installment of this year on including this Launch. 3. Communications - home 4. Elections : the Vance Clue Parma's presided at the elsetease officies - The Heer unted frew read fina all the ones as by Tonarces, witter. The of the Universating Goon were elected hop lowing officus Commodore for 1432 W. Borton Eddison Vise. Cous. Henry Rawle Rear- Com arthual P. Butles Treasure Leverthey Hereal N Williken Howard C Johnson Jan Race Committee W. Barton Eddison, Chairman Fuduie 0 speddore Euecy B . Dr. Win Earl clark A Pury C Johnson e I 5. old business teams Thing ruls to new Bus a passing a to the effect that uou 115 6. New Business: : cannot handle a tiller was dropped. sion are to 6 tex to the disreliser of The following matters, after disness - Hm Race Cocumittee : 1. 10 unreate calternals between starts 2. a houses for corrining first place is a are. The and sentiment on of the meeting was that no Tuesday 00 should e sare be outtled triday obleeing the racing season t ren until Labor Day The august series is in the future a special Committee is t be opposuted t edit the 1932 yearbook has Eddson encouranced the following Aberiettee appointments x the has. Colorad w madeira the Feduie a speddan the Job Tyseouski adjoried See / Commuttees american 2. Left over prigin awardst 3. Awacement of changes in rules. by ats, Special 4 Explain action of May rules by Rellin - 5. Gardten that judge n findy by item call back a board you crossing time to surves Cassed b. Explanation of electing 42 als; more called off proposed shertened course; 7. Tide Lattle exceled 8. Spinmackers limited to standard length. q Standard equip. reported to Sec. R.C. before start first Race . Passed. 10. Reading Seamership Race Rules, 11. Swan is Lecture date annomate 12. Kimball House, Rock Ench, Surin_ Pool, Postoffier. 13. Permants to commers handed out after each mc, 14. Discussion of protests by Mrs Robbins. Notification if protested teat at the time of Parada Mutting H.2.Harlum Flut 520 P.M. 25. Acal Hallow Imin Rigable Mire blass slower schaoner & yours. hug 26th. attempte get Bar Attenberry achts. Tyrrawski gang sehave Rave hugs start to nawpayment for cary Tumphies- - Rung adjusted heary sum these blass. Waters of change in Raeing Rales. Maildeur Bulletin. august Mained by Mr Mallikum Decome this Fraly after Meanin are sugges of these willing to take boats alverutic an illures to Missing Heel of thophies. (M. D. iss from becises Mars whilemph no limitin age of gues Bays ever a or B (Seam anslup Racu) that the Thoused up Mr knowed or Melliken