Vanitie Beats Resolute In Long Island Sound Race
Captain Bill Dennis and Captain Harry Haff steer Vanitie to victory over the amateur Charles Francis Adams 2nd on the Resolute in a fluctuating wind race. Vanitie overtook Resolute in the second leg and finished 16 minutes 48 seconds ahead after a testing day with shifting breezes and calms. A large crowd greeted Vanitie at the finish as Resolute received cheers for hard luck.
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Bill Dennis
Harry Haff
Long Island Sound
Charles Francis Adams
Vanitie
Resolute
Glen Cove
Greenwich
Great Captain’s Island
New York Yacht Club
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New York
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Sound
Porosknit Fabric Offers Full Elastic Comfort in Crotch
The text extols Porosknit fabric for men and boys noting its full elasticity and comfort. It claims no cutting in the crotch, with the material stretching at every bend and staying in place. It emphasizes durability and fit across styles.
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Race narrative of Resolute and Vanitie sailing duel
The tug of wind and tactics shaped a close race between the Resolute and the Vanitie. After early gains by the Resolute, shifting sails and wind shifts near shore allowed the Vanitie to close, but a series of misfortunes for the Resolute and strategic moves by Captain Dennis helped the Vanitie gain ground before the finish.
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Dennis
Sailing clash near Little Captains Island described
The Vanitie and Resolute chased a breeze near Little Captains Island with both vessels raising jibtopsails then ballooners. Resolute led, tacked, and jibed as Vanitie tried to gain while both stayed high at the line amid a tense luffing exchange.
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