New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-27
YACHTING ETIQUETTE
A Second Invitation to Join Yachting Party Depends
Upon How Punctliousy the Guest Fias
Observed the Nautical "Donts. 1; J

one requiring great diplomacy and
was very wisely turned over to the
Japanese steward, whose Oriental
ingenuity and tact soon persuaded
the woman to allow her elaborate
chifcns to be deity tucked away
into all sorts of hooks and crevices
OF MS own finding, while the painting
sailors lowered the formidable ward
robe over the ships side and stored
il on shore until the return journey.
The story goes that the nerve OF
the worthy seaman had many
shock during that week. when chests
and cupboards d;vulgcd mysterious
garments of ribbon and lace instead
CT the familiar compasses and charts.
Another point OF grea. importance
is to wear rubber soled shoes. for
captain and crew alike take pride in
4 spotless and unscratched deck. In
fact. the woman who mars it with
high heels or the man who mars It
with cigarette ashes is not apt to be
a welcome guest in the future. Or
Ger is the keynote and every one il
supposed TO contribute TO this gen
eral atmosphere by not leaving
coats, hats, books, etc, about the
decks or saloons.
One Nay Breakfast In Stateroom.
Meals are served very punctually.
The women guests are not expected
to appear at breakfast If it is con-
trary 10 their habits, but they are
supposed 10 specify the time when
the meal may be served in their
stateroons, in order not to delay the
cooks preparations. Coffee or tea
may be had at daybreak in the galley,
if desired.
hooks for writing and reading.
besides ones own cabin, make it pos
sible FOR the women to efface them
selves sometimes, i tactful process
that is rcstful for all concerned. AS
q rule, considerate most gives GER
tain points where letters or telc-
grams may be forwarded and picked
Up. and some women arrange 10 have
boxes OF fresh clothes sent in this
way. for in cruising the uncertainty
OF the elements makes il unwise 70
count upon laundries en- route. Crepe
LINGERIE is most suitable for wear
while yachting, as it requires little
space in packing and does not have
to be ironed. With all the new ma
terials that are dainty yet survive
packing and sea air !. is possible 20
be very charningly attired in white,
which is, of course, the smartest type
CT dressing on board yacht.
One Should Provide Own Raincoat.
Luckily it is no. hard to keep
clean on a yacht, except perhaps in
dirty weather" However, a long
raincoat may then be worn. One
must net depend upon borrowing
oilskins of the host, who rarely car
RES more than the right number for
his crew, as there is no space to
store a surplus supply of such arti-
Gle on the average-sized boat.
If ore observes these suggestions,
remembers that the services OF stew
ards and sailors should have their
material reward, avoids asking fool
sh questions OF the man at the
wheel, and does not forget an ap-
prcciativc letter by return post one
may usually look forward to another
Invitation 10 spend a week on board
the yacht.
It is we'll to realize tnat il is quite
as necessary 70 pass muster in the
galley on board as it is in the ser
wants hall on shore If one wishes to
be really we'll served. II is not so
much a question OF large tips, but Of
justice and consideration.