Evening Picayune - Friday, August 10, 1849 - p2 col 5
THE REGATTA AT BILOXI
Biloxi, August 9, 1849
Yesterday, I informed you of the result of
the sailing matches here, and according to promise I now send further
particulars with the official report of the judges.
Record of Race
There were eighteen boats in the regatta
divided into two classes, as follows: First class--Robert Morris, Mary Ann,
Pilgram, Coralie, Eliza Riddle, Undine, Fashion, Rigolet, Laura, Flint and J.L.
Titus. Second Class--Rover, Mary Baker, Creole, Grey Eagle, Laura, Mary Bella
and Harry Hill.
The starting point was from the Pier head,
which stands out from the Lighthouse nearly a mile. From this pint the course of
sailing was triangular, the first stretch being five miles in a Southeast
course, then five miles due West, and home in a Northeast direction, five miles
more.
The first race was between the second class
boats, which started at the firing of a gun at 35 minutes past 12 o'clock, for
the second prize, a rich silver goblet.
The second race--that between the first
class boats for the first prize, a magnificent silver pitcher--was commenced at
3 minutes of 2 o'clock, P.M., just as the leading boat of the second class had
turned the first flag boat, according to previous arrangement. So much for
preliminaries.
Sightseers on Steamers
The sailing was truly beautiful, and was
witnessed by hundreds of ladies and gentlemen. You would be perfectly amazed
could you see anything like the excitement which prevailed.
