Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
18th out-and-out rowing organizations

with out-and-out rowing organizations,
But the cnlet reason for this is tina,
rowing Is only one branch of sport par
ticipated in by the Alexandrians, motor
boating and canoeing being almost as
popular. Inc fact is, there are enough
power craft owned by members Of the
speak of them as the Alexandria yachts
men, hence the opening which orlin aril,
only Yacht clubs observe
The new Emerson racer was tried out
on the river last Wednesday and the re-
nIarkahle time OF forty-fivs miles An hour
was easily accomplished Few speed
boats have eauaied this record, and bet
ter time is expected VIXEN her engine is
well tuned UP"
At the regular monthly meeting last
Wednesday night eight new members
were added to the rolls. bringing the
total up to seventy-three a. record for
mail club. Carl Mueller. who Joined the
Old Dominlons last winter. and Bill
al the racing boats last Thursday and
succeeded in putting them in shape
The American Power Boat Association
mas undertaken to bring about the at,op-
don of n uniform flag. to be used at all
gasoline stations situated on navigabie
waters, according to Motor Boat so THAT
owners of power craft will be able to TO-
cate supply stations when cruising in
strange places.
VIII Ills Sllu III view, Morris NJ. " hit
aker. secretary OF the association is cor
responding with newspapers. clubs and
with manufacturers and individuals who
are interested. asking for their opinions
and their assistance. The A. 2. B. A
suggests that It rectangular white flag
with a black cross. the arms running
vertically and horizontally. would be
readily distinguished against almost any
sort of background. These who are in
terested are invited to send suggestions
NIB Il I
Madison avenue, New York city. It
would not be bad idea IL secretaries of
local Yacht clubs would write tn Mr..
Whitaker, ard not only make suggestions
in regard to the flag. but furnish he
association with names and addresses Of
gasoline dealers located on the Potomac
and Chesapeake hay so that this ya1uab BILE
signal will come into general use on va
ters used for cruising
At a meeting OF the Corin,h ian Yacht
club last Thursday night final arrange
ments We're made for the cruise to Mat
tawoman creek. which is to he started on
the 18th of this month. Shortly before
that date the club viii give its annual
opening, which is usually known as la
dies night. and MI attra tive program is
being arranged for the entertainment Of
the fair sex. on July the annual ex
cursiou to Marshall Hall will be held.
and speed boat races Will be feature OF
Entries are oren to all. whether mem
bers of clubs not. and some exciting
sport is looked for Grey Bat. Emerson
ard August Belmont are already entered
by their owners. and several new boats
which has as yet not been tried out will
be on the card before the fourth rolls
around.
What size chain and anchor should he
used on a permanent mooring for a, 30
foot power boat with considerable cabin
to catch wind?-READER.
Would advise 3s-inch galvanized chain
and I5-pound mushroom anchor
How may l determine the horsepower
OF q two-cyCle engine j am building?
MACHINIST.
Use the following formula:
H.-P.-D.S.N D-Diameter Of cylinder
S-stroke. and N-Total number OF ex-
blossoms per minute C--12,HO
have 35-foot canoe with a very
timber mast. Do not want TO unstep stick
and cannot 80 aloft. Can you suggest q
plan for scraping and varnishingc
WTNDJAAfMER.
Get permission to work from shrouds OF
an oyster schooner. List the boat by
flashing mast to shrouds and work may
be done from ratlnes Canoe mests are
always repaired in this wav