Over a course from an imaginary line between two houseboats anchored on either side of the reach, luff round stake-boat about two miles down the reach, and return, finishing over the starting line. Two gua-fires, with 5 minutes' interval, and no allowance of time made when crossing the line.
For this event ten boats competed, the following being the starters, the -names of the gentlemen sailing being in brackets. Mr. Danforth's Little Saudi (Mr. D. Glass.) Receives Imin. 40 secs.
G. Noél's Amy (Owner.) Receives mins. 40 secs.
Callaway's Mona Owner.) Scratch.
Ball's Mudlark: (Mr. A, E. Jones.) Receives 45 secs.
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