This interesting event came off on Saturday afternoon last, but owing to the contemplated exodus of a number of yacht owners to the happy shooting grounds and other spots of interest up country, only four racing yachts were prepared for competition, viz,, the Zephyr, row, Phantom, and Fairy, So far as numbers went, therofore, the handicap dwindled somewhat in interest; but the four competitors are certainly to be congratulated on having had one of the most enjoyable goes in" from the start almost to the finish, over known in the annals of yacht racing on the Hwang-
The start was from a line drawn, in "the maind's eye," from the Ywen: fah to Pootun; Church pire, and then the course stretch: up-river to a mark-boat moored in the stream about twelve miles up, which boat had to be rounded on the port hand. The course then led down again to the starting line, which had to be re-crossed, Thoyachts were allowed to carry native crews and lowdahs were permitted to ateer, if required, though we believe this was an unnecessary condition, The prize was a cup value $19. The Zephyr and Arrow started at scratch, the Phantom and Fairy being allowed 16 and 15 minutes over the course respectively.
The race up, with a spanking wind and powerful tide, presented no features of in terest, except that the Fairy had to give place to the Phantom, while the Zephyr, after disposing of the Arrow, deprived both of their forward positions, and assumed the lead, which, however, it is only fair to say had been held by the Phantom a considerable distance before she succumbed. The mark-boat was rounded as nearly as possible as under Zephyr 236 0
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