The Shanghai Yacht Club held a very successful closing cruise ea Sunday under delightful weather conditions save for the absence of wind, there being only a very light sailing breeze which at times died away to a flat calm.
The flagship Foam left the Peking Road Jetty under tow soon after 9 am. and proceeded to a rendezvous at the entrance to the Kaojow Creek. The yachts got under weigh at the same time, Mr. T. Mellows, the Acting Commodore, in the Haikuan leading. Other members taking part in the cruise wore Mr. Chas. E. Lintilhac, Rear Commodore, in the Dorothea L. Mr. H. E. Middleton, Hon Secretary, with whom was the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. ¥. J.B. Holland, in the yawl Haven; Mr. E. Krogseth in the Monsoon and Captain V. O'Kane in the Viking. The Commodore's yacht Violet was skippered by Mr. F. B. Walker, Mr. E. T. Byrne being absent from Shanghai, and Mr. H. E. Jones' boat Ella was sailed by Mr. R. de Jongo.
The cruise down river proved most enjoyable, all the yachts keeping well together throughout. Ca coming up with the Foam about 12.45 p.m. they berthed alongside her and "dressed ship," making the scene a very gay one. Owners and their guests then went aboard the flagship where the usual foralities were observed.
After tiffin an informal handicap race was held over a short trianguar course. Five yachts started but the breeze died away almost completely and one by one they had to give wp, two drifting so far astern that they had to be towed back to the flagship. Two, however, persevered and completed the course, the result being a win for the Viking, the Ella taking second place.
The Acting Commodore then presented the prizes—a very fine collection of cups—won during the past season, the complete list of which was as follows Opening Cruise:—First prize, won by Haven. Scoond prize, won by Corsaire. Third prize, won by Violet.
Ordinary Races:—First prize, won by Viking. Second prize,' won by Violet.
Harbour Races:- First Sories.—First prize, "won by Violet. Second prize, won by Monsoon, Second Series.—First prize, won by Violet. Second prize, won by Ella.
Third Series—First prize, won by Haikuan. Second prize, won cly Violet.
Fourth Series,—First' prize, won Ella. Second prize, won by Haikuan.
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