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Rh strong, and the yacht was fortunate probably in having it fair both ways, else it is difficult to account for this remarkable rate of speed, even with a leading wind out and back.

The Vauxhall Cup of 1801, which was won by the Atalanta, Captain Smith, was presented by him to be sailed for again. On July 30th, accordingly, the match took place between the following yachts: Caroline, Mercury, Experiment, Calipso, Swift, Mermaid, and Vixen. No yacht above 10 tons was allowed to sail; and after a close race between the Mercury and Mermaid, the former won.

On September 17, 1802, there was a sailing-match at Southampton, in which nineteen vessels started. The prizes appear to have been given for working vessels, and the first prize of 6 guineas was won by the Trial, John Bryer; the second prize of 3 guineas by the Two Brothers, Charles Chapman; and the third prize of 2 guineas by the Jane, John Diaper; the others were allowed 1 guinea each. "William Cooper, of the Mary Ann was very forward on the return, but instantly backed sail and stood firm to preserve three men who had capsized in a pleasure-boat, whom he succeeded in saving. The Marquis of Anspach's beautiful yacht, Mr. Fitzgeralds, etc., were loaded with ladies and gentlemen to behold the contest, together with a vast assemblage of fashionables on the beach. A band of musicians was on the Rose cutter."

July 29, 1804, there was a sailing-match on the