ten o'clock
The Sea Foam 's length was three inches less , and her allowance was one and three tenths seconds more . Donald had his table all ready for the use of the judges , of whom he had been appointed the chairman . Mr. Montague 's large yacht had been anchored in the bay , gayly dressed with flags and streamers , to be used as the judges ' boat . The yachts were to start at ten o'clock . `` I do n't want to leave my work a bit , '' said Donald , as he took off his apron . `` I may have to lose a whole day in the race , and I ca n't afford it . '' `` Now , I think you can , '' replied Kennedy .