New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-06
PADDING THEIR OWN CANOES.
READY FOR THE SPRING REGATrAs
THE SPORT COMING INTO FAVOR FOR WOMEN
-, crp1c u pIn GROWTu OLE The CLEBS

TUT SPORT COMING INTO FAVOR FOR WOMEN
AND GIRLs-RAPID GROWTH OF THE CLUBS.
since the day the Rob Roy danced on tie waters OF
the Dead Sea canoeing as form OF recreation kas s'a
liz gained ground. Not long the sight OF one OF
these tiny craft on the Bay would StUen Island
feryb TO careen the danger point with the
rush OF passengers the side where the graceu emp
With its crew might best be seen ana wondered az
But now the public has accustomed TO the sport
and any fine day feet Of canoes may be seen
tn the harbor and It's tributary waters. Better exercise
could have for padding expands the lungs iar
than rowing the strain on the muscles is not 30
great and variety Of amusement attends 1t that Dohss
10 few. II any, other pastmes.
Canoes have a reputation for insecurity and danger
wholly derived from the frequent upsets at regattas
where quantity OF sail is crowded the tiny craft al
mittedy OF all proportion its bulk for the purpose
OF reaching the goal first the possible Inconvenience OF
Guckng being nothing the enthusiastic canoeist But
really the Is sngulary hard upset when the oc-
cupant in his proper position, that IS seated or knee
Ing the bottom. for then the ballast and centre OF
gravity is below the waters edge or nearly
more pleasant way Of spending vacation for man
OF contempative mood is hard find than cruise up
river lodging into its tributary creeks ard padding
By the pleasant farms, up into eaf7 woodlands III the
water gets too shallow for goodazed trout TO follow
and then down again. camping hay-scented banks
and calling welcomed guest the farmers houses for
small purchases Of and milk to exc out the limited
larder your little cockpit holds
Your boat straight ahead pokinR its nose every
where and letting you what Is coming backing
up in the erab-ike way o. boat She draws even
less than municipal water-cart seems TO DO when
bprnkng July will carry you in three and half
inches OF water she quickly responds highest
touch OF your paddle and with rag Of canvas over
her tow and favorng breeze slip along mle after
mile letting lie azily full length Cd your cushion
with your back supported by coscy swinging rest with
nothing 10 do but steer bask admire reflect and grow
foLder OF craft which comes to be regarded
one OF the family, 70 be peted cared for and loved
Naturally enough, woman. who now shares all man =
best sports is taking kindly this gentle pase MANY
patterns OF canoes are specially designed for her con-
yeniences and fances the fair sex handle them
The double bladed paddle especially favored nv thorn
and sailing IS. yet except in the case Of the more
ventuTesOme left for the But many women enjoy
sailing in the craft with their husbands or brothers
and the double canoe with the in front steering
padding in which she turns her back upon her
companion; or, sitting facing him doing nothing more
than gazing into his eyes, frequently convoy
Of these merry damses each in her separate craft
Quoted by few IN theirs makes merry party 70,
9 moonlight paddle among the lcafy islands OF Lake
George the ST. Lawrence River
The canoeing clubs in this city have already grown
credtabe size and numIcr from only recent small be
ginningS The Brooklyn club now numbers fleet o
S5 with tosthouse Bay Ridge. The New
York Club. the Oldest and largest all with It's club
house at Tompknsve s. l. has increased its membership
largely and is doing 80 this spring c. Kirl
Monroe IS commodore for 1855 and T. F. BurcharC
vice-commodOre. This club well as the Brooklyn
Bayonne kniekerDocher ana fassac River clubs, hav
rehtted their club houses during the winter months
with a special view the comfort and convenience o
their female friends The Brookyns officers this yea
are: IL. Ward vice-commodore and NJ " Brokaw
purser AL the clubs busy preparing for th II,
openings about the middle Of the month These will b,
informal affairs and merely preliminary 10 the spring re
gsttaS
The American Canoe Associations National regatta will
place at Lake George this local climbs
expecting TO large delegations represent then
81 that delightful gathering The American Association
IL composed many divisions and the Atlantic DivisloI
formed Of local clubs is earnestly considering IN,
adyfsabity OF having saltwater meet OF the canoes
the Nation tho first kind since tho man ha
been confined 70 his reservation 70 which the Westeri
ana Central and Canadian branches shall Dc Invited
olsport themselves the waters ~ New York Bay !
me meeting SHOULD on the Tegauas VIII no; lack b
tttenaancs " okeFs moved BY sympathy
y ana The % ncet " thousand o. these cookie
SHELLS tossed t,dsWater Will DO worth going Tar