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_-- ek Raw oN Ur NEW WORLD'S RECORD FOR MOTOR BOATS. The world's record was broken and a new one established by the Vingt et Un II. at the power-boat races of the New York Yacht Club held off Newport, R. I., on Thursday, Aug. 18. It was one of the greatest power-boat races yet witnessed in American waters. A strong head wind was blowing from the northwest for the greater part. of the journey and the water was !umpy throughout the entire race. Over a course of 16 nautical miles--twice around a course of 8 miles--the Vingt et Un II., the Swift Sure and the Mercedes were sent off at 12:10 m. in one class while the smaller boats, the Neon and Wayfarer, formed the second class, starting at the same time as the others. Mr. C. H. Hamilton was at the wheel of the Vingt et Un II., Capt. Nat. G. Herreshoff the Swift Sure, and a professional at the wheel of the Mercedes. The Mer- cedes was first to cross the starting line, the Swift Sure sec- ond, fully one length away, and the Vingt et Un II. last. Before the first mile was covered the Swift Sure was leading by a good distance, the Vingt et Un II. was second, having passed the Mercedes, which was well astern. They contiriued in this order, and at the end of the:first 8 miles the Swift Sure was still leading, but the Vingt et Un II. was beginning to bear down on the leader and in turning the 8-mile mark the Swift Sure led by only 8 seconds, with the Mercedes almost a mile astern, 2m. 58s. behind the leader. The interest and enthusiasm was really centered in the second round. The Vingt et Un II. was slowly gaining on the Swift Sure, and after passing the 4-mile mark on the second round passed the Swift Sure and was now leading by one or two _ boats' lengths. The excitement amongst the spectators was now of the keenest nature. After gaining the lead the Vingt et Un II. was never headed, although the Swift Sure had made some little gain on the Vingt et Un, but owing to her steam having dropped she found it utterly impossible to overhaul the Vingt et Un. It required the Vingt et Un II. just 42m. 58s. to cover the course; Swift Sure, 43m.; Ois and the Mercedes, 49m. 28s. Interest was also manifested in the boats of the smaller type--the Neon, owned by Nat. G. Herreshoff, Jr., and Way- farer, owned by Mr. John H. Hammond, Jr. They went over the course but once, making 8 nautical miles. The Neon was first to cross the line, and had the race well in hand, and won easily from the Wayfarer, but lost on the time allowance. It was indeed a great day for the power-boats, and the per- formance of the Vingt et Un is one that may not be sur- passed, if equalled, again this season. This is the second time Capt. Nat. G. Herreshoff has tried his experimental launch, the first being at the power-boat races of the Atlantic Yacht Club a few weeks ago, when the Standard was the only com- petitor, the Vingt et Un II. at that time having been in an- other class by herself. The Vingt et Un II. made the trip from New York city to Newport for the race and the Mer- cedes made a special trip from Boston to be present, and Mr. H..L. Bowden was very confident of winning with her, so much so that he and his friends were anxious to make wagers on the outcome of the race, but fortunately no wagers were placed. Those on board the Mercedes wore rubber coats that were drawn tight under the chin and around the neck of each was a life preserver. Those in the Vingt et Un II. and the Swift Sure merely wore oilers and at the finish all were pretty well wet. As a glance at the summary will show jt will not be a very easy matter to beat these figures, although there is consider- able talk of some very fast boats that have had some private spins over a regularly measured mile, which will compete in the coming Gold Challenge cup event to be held in New York city sometime during September. The previous best record made by a motor-boat was that of the Trefle-a-Quartre, at Monte Carlo, when in competition she made 26% statute miles. tf MN UE ok Ue Sa -------- Had the wind not been so strong and the water less lumpy the time would have been even far better. The summary: Newport, R. I., Thursday, Aug. 18--Course of the New York Yacht Club race for power-boats; start, 12h. 1om.: > course, 16 nautical miles. Statute Elapsed Correct Knots miles Finish. Time. Time. per per Name. Owner. H.M.S. H.M.S. H.M.S. hour. hour. Vingt et Un II, W. L. Brooks.....12.52.58 0.4258 041.22 22.32 25.67 Switt Sure, Capt. N.G. Herreshoff.12 58.01. 0 43.01 0.43.01 2229 25.64 Mercedes, H. L. Bowden........ ~~ 12.59.28 0.49.28 0.46.22 1941 22.39 First round--8 miles. Time. Statut EMS Kua ee WAS ter ee ee ee ee are 0.21.42 22.07 25.38 Swikt- SUrey soo ae eae ey Geta 0.21.34 22.21 25.54 Mercedes 6 i es a eee 0.24.32 19.05 21 91 Second round--8 miles. Vinetet Un il oe er ea 0.28.16 22.58 25.96 Swift Sure a Sar A Gaels id GOs tae Len A 0.21.27 22.38 25.74 MGTCEdES cbse Voce e cee os 0.24.56 19.25 22.13 The Swift Sure allowed Vingt et Un II. 1m. 36s.; Mercedes, 3m. o6s. \ Small power-boats--Start 12h. tom. Course 8 miles. Elapsed Corrected f Finish, Time. 'Lime. Name. Owner. H.M.S. H.M.S. H.MS. Wayfarer, N. G. Herreshoff, Jr............ 1.00.14 0.50.14 0.54 14 Neon, J: H. Hammond; Jrece. soe... . 1.00.14 0.50.14 0.54.14 The Neon's rating is 33.60 and Wayfarer has not been measured. On corrected time Wayfarer is the winner by 15m. 35s. and beats Neon on elapsed time 3m. 56s. GOLD CHALLENGE CUP RACES. Another race for the American Power Boat Association Gold Challenge cup will be held about Sept. 15, 16 and 17, although as yet no definite details as to exact dates are obtain- able. The Columbia Yacht Club of New York city, present nolder of the cup, has waived the clause in the deed of trust whereby all challenges were to be made six months prior to the time of a series of races, and the sanction of the American Power Boat Association being obtained, gives another oppor- tunity for bringing together the most prominent boats that have appeared this season, The course will be from a starting line opposite the Columbia Yacht Club up the Hudson river not to exceed 20 nautical miles and return. The Manhasset Bay Yacht Club has been the challenger, naming as its repre- sentative in the race the Shooting Star, owned by' Mr. Harry A. Lozier, Jr.. of New York city. At the last series of races held last June the number of entries were numerous, but when the time came for the actual test there were but two boats to compete for the Gold cup--the Standard and the Water Lily. Many of those who had entered were unable, through lack of completeness in many cases, to compete, and in the interest of the sport the Columbia Yacht Club decided to waive the clause as regards challenges and thereby bring - together the numerous speedy craft. The interest which many owners have manifested, when it became known that such action was to be taken, bids fair to make this coming event one of the most interesting of any held so far this season. Some of the boats prominently mentioned in connection with the event are the Shooting Star, Marcirine II., Vingt et Un I, Vingt et Un II., Challenger, Water Lily, Mercedes, Autowin, Comanche, Flip, Standard, Japansky, Swift Sure, Alert and Boomerang. The Napier-Minor, which won the Harmsworth cup in England, may possibly be a competitor, as it is expected Mr. S. F. Edge will bring her over and enter her from some leading yacht club of England. Com- modore Harrison B. Moore of the Atlantic Yacht Club, New York, is also expected to enter his fast boat, which is about completed, and which, it is predicted, will possess remarkable speed. Hollander & Tangeman, who, though unsuccessful with their previous creations, will also have an entry. A. Mas- senet, American representative of the French concern of Pan- hard & Levassor, is also expected to have his boat completed in time, and many others that have been prominently men- tioned. This should make one of the best events ever held