The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-23
INTERNATIONAL oANoE RAcIva.
Americans Will ne Represented In tho Annual
Carnival on the River shannon.


Since tho American ~canocist, w. w. Howard,
won tho championship trophy In England last
year, enthusiasts In this country have looked
forward with considerable interest to the three
weeks aquatic carnival on the river shannon,
which has been selected by the British Canoe
Association rs tho venue for their grand canoe
fete this year. This event, which will be held in
July, has already taken on an international
aspect, and more than q dozen ambitious Amcri.
cans have signifcd their intontion of competing
In the various events.
Tho committee In charge OF the fete hns made
a wise selection in choosing the shannon, rs II is
by far the largest and most important river in
Ireland, and will give plenty Of sea room " for
the racers. In addition to tho Americans who
have an eye on the trophies, there will be com.
petitors from all parts of England, Scotland, and
Wales. The Sporting Life of May II says:
Concerning this proposed fete inquiries for
details have come from all parts Of tho United
Kingdom and abroad. The Americans appear
TO take n special interest In the f9te, Judging
from the number Of letters received from tho
United States. The programme of the y. c. A.
In connection with the proposed Shannon Car
nival is now roughly outlined. and the details
appended may be Of interest TO our read
ers. Tho type OF boat employed Is kno wn
rs the canoe yawl, measuring from Is feet to
4 o iccI III ienHtn, caCn carrying n cOnsi derable
spread OF sal. q crew of two hands, and having
a.drop keel. The principal boats are models Of
elegance and beauty, and when under way look
uncommon = pretty and interesting. OF these
some thirt! have arranged TO come over to Irc-
land this year 10 take part In the contests on
the shannon. There will also be n fleet OF other
types of canoe of the paddle.propelled pattern.
Each member must carry his tent and camp
gear In his boat, and sail with it from camp to
camp.
the cross.channel steamship companies to bring
over the boats, owners, friends, and attendants,
landing at Dublin early in July. and the Grand
Canal Company OF Ireland will put on a special
service OF steamers to convey tho canoes to
Athlone, on the shannon, which will he the first
rendezvous of the fleet. There the entire lot of
canoes, and competitors will assemble on July
~, and from thence proceed southwark. stop
ping as required at certain camps en- route until
the camp at Dromineer Is reached, which will be
about July 10.
OF Tough Derg. and midway between Portumna
and killaloc, is the headquarters OF the Tough
Derg Yacht Club. on whose invitation the Il. c.
A. is coming to the shannon. Dromincer will
stay will be mad until July 81. during which
time a varied and attractive programme is to DO
executed, including international racing con-
tests. tactical erolutions, cruises, land sports,
dinner, and the annual meeting. On July 81
the squadron will set sail for Dromfneer
and proceed to Mount Shannon en- route
fol for MI kiliial9 g; which viii ! port VII be reached
the cruise and fete end, and the canoes will be
shipped on the Grand Canal barges for their
club quarters. 1t is to the efforts of Capt. 7. 5.
Wellesley Bernard, Commodore OF the Tough
the shannon OF the b. c. A. this year is due. and
at the hands OF this yacht club the visitors may
confidently anticipate a genuine Irish welcome
on the occasion of their first visit to Irish