The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-20
MOTOR BOAT CRUISING
TO JAMESTOWN FAIR.
Great Interest Taken in the Motor Boat Club Of
 America's Cruise.

The great enthusiastic interest shown by yachtsmen, especially. owners of mo- tor boats, in the open invitation ex- tended by the Motor Boat club of America, to join in their cruise to the Jamestown exposition on Hampton Roads by way of the inside route is quite notable. The fleet which will go on the cruise will rendezvous at the Club Station "A, located at Inwood (Dyckman streeD and Hudson river, New York city in the afternoon of Monday, August 19, and captains will report to the flag officer in command upon arrival at the rendezvous and be prepared to start in the morning of Tuesday, August 20.
 To the yachtsman who delights in cruising no trip could possibly compare with the one to Hampton Roads by way of the inside route, especially from the fact that boats from 30 feet and upwards, good substantially built open launches, cruising boats, cabin launches, hunting cabin boats, can all make the trip without apprehension. The distance from Perth Amboy. N. J. to the exposition is approximately S2O miles and of this distance but SO is by canals.
 Many motor boat owners not affiliat- ed with any yacht club, in all sections of the country, desirous of making this interesting and enjoyable trip have ap- piled to the Motor Boat club of Ameri- ca to join the fleet on their cruise; sew eral yacht clubs have also expressed themselves as willing to participate in the cruise accepting the invitation ex tended by the Motor Boat club.
 While the cruise is the annual one of the Motor Boat club of America, in ex- tending to other yacht clubs and own CTS an invitation to participate be- speaks much for encouraging greater interest in motor boating as well as in- terest in the club, which is quite noted for the various events which they have given from time to time. Nothing is to be left undone to make all the neces- sary arrangements for the comfort and convenience of all members of the fleet. The secretary is now at work on some valuable information, data and neces- sary charts which will be ready for distribution at an early date to all who desire to make the trip.
 The student of American history can not overlook this cruise, as the num- erous places of historical interest to be visited, both of Revolutionary and Civ ilwar fame, will be greatly impressed with the great historic importance of the places en route.
 Unlike many other waterways navi- gable by motor boats, the route from New York through the Delaware & Raritan canal; the Delaware river, Chesapeake and Delaware canal is not alone pleasant but very interesting. Af ter leaving the latter canal the run to Chesapeake Bay is but a short one. Chesapeake Bay is one of the most beautiful sheets of water in the world and the most southern of deep water ways. It is often called the Mother of Waters" and has been the scene of many historic events since 1885, when Sir Walter Raleigh sailed between the Capes. Usually the bay is like a mir TOT, for it is seldom that heavy storm sweeps this part of the coast and at all seasons of the year the voyage is a pleasure, for the climate is that of medium quality in which extremes are never experienced.
 To those who can afford the time and who are fond of cruising, the trip is one that will appeal favorably to the motor boat enthusiasts and the gen. erous invitation extended by the Motor Boat club should not be overlooked. Those who contemplate making the trip or who desire to participate with the club in their cruise should com municate with Hugh s. Gambel, sec- retary, Motor Boat club of America, S14 Madison avenue, New York city.