Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
HOW, WHEN AND WHERE
SNAPPY SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR
FIRST YACHTING TRIP.
Etiquette Problems That One Should
Be Able to Solve
Hints.

Tho first yachting trip holds many uncer-
| tainties for the inexperienced person. uncer-
taintaes delicious and otherwise. And there
| is nothing more embarrassing than to real
| ize that you have left undone something
| which your sea-going host expected you to
| do. or have done something which the more
experienced water guest is expected to
avoid
F1rst.-Preparations.
Your Invitation will state clearly the hour
and port from which you are to sail. Like
house party. this invitation requires an
Immediate and unequivocal reply. II there
Is any chance of your being detained at the
last moment, send your regrets. Yachts
even more than country homes have I'M
elastic accommodations. and you must give
your host ample time to invite some one to
take your place.
If the host is a bachelor or widoWer, he
will state clearly In his invitation that Mrs.
So-andso has kindly promised to chaperon
the party. This relieves you of all respon-
sibility along this line. One married woman
guest is sufficient chaperonage for a party
of any size. If no mention Of chaperon is
made, and for any reason you question the
ACCESSIBILITY of joining this particular party,
send courteous regrets. Do not wait until
you are on the high seas to discover that
you have made a mistake
Second.-What to take.
If you not acquainted intimately with
your host and hostess and the character OF
the boat, make tactful inquiries and pack
accordingly. On the average yacht any
thing larger than a steamer trunk Is an
abomination. Several suit cases or bags
are better still. On steam yacht. with It's
luxurious deck and awnings, you need only
ralncoat in the way of rough weather
clothing. If you find that il is customary
to dress for dinner, be sure to take decol-
! lete dinner gown OF a material like crepe or
soft clinging silk Wash materials are
nuisance on a sea trip. A serge mohair
shirt waist suit with jacket TO match, will
be most useful, and you should have canvas
shoes with rubber soles, or have rubber
heels fastened on your oxford ties before
you step on the deck, which is your hosts
Joy and pride, and which ordinary shoes
will scratch. You can take your own cap,
though the boats locker is generally sup
piled with these in plenty. Smoked glasses
If your eyes suffer from the glare of sun
on water, and a veil of sewing SIR mesh
instead OF chiffon complete your everyday
attire Only in very hot weather can duck
or linen suits be worn at sea or on large
lake. Take all OF your own toilet articles.
night dress, kimono or wrapper ana bed
room slippers. plenty OF such tribes as
handkerchiefs clean neckwear, pins, nee
dies, thread, hairpins, etc. Sea or lake air
takes the life out of linen and requires ire
quent changes If you would LOOK fresn:
Have with you a remedy for seasickness II
you fear this. some headache powders and
eau de cologne, also your favorite skin To-
ton for sunburn. On sailing boat a heavy
skirt and coat are required, for IN racing
water often sweeps over the deck
Third.-When you arrive.
If your host informs you in the invitation
that you are to start for the port where ms
boat has anchored, on certain train, your
responsibility ends when you board that
train. If your host does not join you at
the depot from which you start you Duy
your own ticket and look after your own
luggage. If he does meet you, you VIII
And him armed with your railroad ticket
and he win take charge OF your luggage:
n your host meets you neither at the depot
nor landing, he will be at the head OF the
gangway when you reach the yacht, ana
viii Immediately present you 70 the chap-
eron For this trip wear natty travelling
suit
Fourth-On board.
The cabin steward will take your bags,
stow your property in the various lockers
and remove your empty bags. Change al
once to the costume you expect 10 wear on
deck Ascertain the meal hours ana DC Re
probably it's owners pride Be INTERESTED
in it. Bear in mind that guest never IN
trudes in quarters occupied oy sne sall0rs,
Never remain on deck after the chaperon
has given the signal TO retire. Ihat rs the
privilege of the men only. DO nor ehpect
to entertain or be entertained every inu n,s
of the day. One Is pefhileeu W ieSe N
board q yacht.
Fifth.-Deperture-
The cabin steward will bring your bags
m vorr stateroorn on the morning when you
eYnecf 10 leave It lie customary TO tip the
cabin steward and the salon steward, posn-
often one man serves in the two capacities
From a dollar to five dollars is the tip. ae-
cordlng to the length Of the trip Five dol
lars is considered a liberal tip for q weeks
sau No not tin during the trip. but at its
finish. Don your travelling gown for leay-
ing the boat. II the sailing master and
mate have been particularly oolging, you
NAV hid them a courteous farewell, and
unless your host is returning 10 town with
YOU. he leaves you either at the gangway
or at the depot where he may go 10 see
vol, safely on the train. When the boat
anchors at a city landing your host VIII
Mace YOU in cab the car, as your purse
and fancy dictate, and from mat moment
YOU pay your own fare.
bread and butter note Is due your
Yachting host as well as your weekend
Sostess in the country Mail this within