Omaha daily bee., 1898-08-14

probability of a disturbance regarding de-
cisions. The judges must draw an imagi-
nary line between the two floats which mark
the finish. The first to completely cross
this line wins.
Pnddltng md Sailing Tandems.
Tandem races are. popular and quite excit-
Ing, because considerable skill is necessary
IN order to avoid tipping over.
A tandem consists of two tubs connected
by a plank three feet long and one-half foot
wide. Figure 4 shows the manner of con-
meeting each end Of the planks to the tubs.
A is the rim of a tub; B a piece OF some
tough wood, cut convexly to fit on the in
side. and C, two bolts which run through
the sides of the tub.
Paddles are often used with tandems, but
in order to keep the balance what is known
as a balance pole must be resorted to-. Fig
ure 8 shows this. It's size must be regu-
lated by the taste and strength of him who
uses 1T. The poles average, / suppose, from
six to seven feet in length, with feet (A-B)
eighteen by six inches. Figure 6 shows
one Of the so-called feet being decked over.
You will, of course, make these as light as
possible. A framework covered with can
vas is really best. The balance pole after
practice may be handled very dextrously
and enable a tubber to keep right side up
in comparatively rough water. They are
sometimes held under the bend of the knees,
but generally four uprights, like oarlocks,
arc used to hold them in place.
A sailing tandem: On the connecting
plank rig a step for your mast as shown
in figure z; also four uprights to hold your
balance pole.F If you wish to devote the
tandem entirely to sailing extend the con-
Meeting plank across each tub and fasten
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considerably. Then cover the tubs with
canvas or light boards. This will prevent
the danger of swapping. You can now
crowd on sail without end, and If you tip
over. which is not probable, you can easily
right your boat CD again and continue with
the loss of very little time.
The course for a sailing tandem must be
determined at the time by the direction of
the wind, for these racers, extremely sea-
worthy, as far as carrying sail or standing
rough water Is concerned, have a decided
tendency to steer their own course, in spite
of all that hands and feet can do. A sail
ing tandem Is supposed TO hold but one
occupant. and he sits astride. the connect
ing plank. / have seen centerboards, rud-
ders and leeboards attached, but though, of
course, these help. you must not expect TO
sail close hauled.
A good program for a days racing Is as
follows: A twenty-five, fifty and 100 yards
single tub race: 100 and 200 yards tandem
seull race: 200 yards tandem, with paddles
and balance pole; sailing tandem race,
course TO be decided by the wind, Such a
program should be easily carried out at any
resort near the water.
some Rules 10 Observe.
Choose a committee of three who shall
attend to the entries and have the date OF
the races announced.
Those wishing to compete should submit
their names TO the committee, together with
the event or events which they will enter
If the committee finds no good reason for
objecting, 1t will notify the applicant that
his entry has been accepted,
Entry fees are a mistake. for anything