Saturday's race was a good one, for the conditions of the day were of the best. The starters in the Rating and Handicap Class were four in number, and the start saw them over the line in excellent order. They all sailed close-reefed, with small head-sails, and their time to the stakeboat was fast in consequence. A strong flood was still running at this time, and they hugged the Shanghai shore after rounding the stake-boat, tacking short. There was little excitement in the race home, but the final result was 2 8 2
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