In 1891 these mosquitoes had a Champion Cup presented to them by Mr. Blair Cochrane, and eleven started at the third regatta of the season for this trophy, which was won by the little 'Kittiwake,' the 'Coquette' coming in second. Another new class, for 1-raters, was started this year, but only four competitors composed it, among them being the 'Kelpie,' 'Samoena,' and 'Unit.' The Royal Regatta was held at Wootton Creek on August 8, and the annual race round the Island was perhaps the best race of the season. It will be seen that, after the rating rule came into force, racing among old cast-offs found no further favour in the eyes of the community, and as an example of the modern programme, the following on the next page, which is that of the Royal Regatta, is a very good specimen. Of the sailing committee, which has done so much good work, there are names that have appeared on its list as serving members almost from the time a sailing committee was first formed. Capt. Sutton, the honoured Vice-Commodore, and Mr. Gilman, the Hon. Treasurer, deserve first mention, as they have been office-holders from the foundation of the club, and Mr. Gilman's name appears in the earliest committee list. Admiral Hallowes and Major Bulkeley are next in order of seniority. Capt. Hayes, R.N., Messrs. Crampton and A. H. Glennie (the latter is the present Rear-Commodore) follow in order, while Capt. Nottage, Messrs. Flemmich, Laity, Walford, and Wildy bring up the rear. The membership of a sailing committee of such a club as the Royal Portsmouth Corinthian is no sinecure, and a man must be a keen yachtsman who will undertake the duties entailed. [Illustration: 'Yarana' (now 'Maid Marion'). _72 tons._ _Designed by G. L. Watson_, 1883.] ROYAL PORTSMOUTH CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB 1891. _Commodore_--GENERAL H.S.H. PRINCE EDWARD OF SAXE-WEIMAR, G.C.B. _Vice-Commodore_--CAPTAIN F. SUTTON ('Gadfly,' 20 tons). _Rear-Commodore_--J. R. WEST, Esq. ('Goshawk,' 239 tons). THE ANNUAL REGATTA _Under the Patronage of their Royal Highnesses_ THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES Will take place (weather permitting) OFF WOOTTON CREEK, _On Saturday, August 8th._ FIRST RACE--YACHTS of 40-rating. PRIZE, Cup value Sixty Guineas, presented by A. H. Glennie, Esq. Helmsman, value 5_l._ 5_s._ Entrance fee, 3_l._ SECOND RACE--HANDICAP--YACHTS of 60-rating and upwards. FIRST, value 50_l._ } } prizes presented by A. H. Glennie, Esq. SECOND, value 25_l._ } Entrance fee, 50_s._ Helmsman, value 5_l._ 5_s._, presented by F. C. Hill, Esq. THIRD RACE--HANDICAP--YACHTS under 60-rating. FIRST PRIZE, value 25_l._, presented by Julian Senior, Esq. SECOND PRIZE, value 10_l._ Entrance fee, 25_s._ FOURTH RACE--YACHTS of 20-rating. FIRST PRIZE, value 20_l._, presented by S. M. Richards, Esq. SECOND PRIZE, value 5_l._, presented by Lt.-Col. A. D. MacGregor. Entrance fee, 20_s._