The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
YOUR FIRST
YACHTING TRIP

The first yachting trip holds many un-
certainties for the inexperienced person,
uncertainties delicious and otherwise. And
there is nothing more embarrassing than
TO realize that you have left undone
something which your sea-going host ex-
pected you TO do. or have done something
which the more experienced water guest
Is expected to avoid.
First-Preparations
Your invitation will state clearly the
hour and port from which you are to
sail. Like a house party, this invitation
requires an immediate and uneQuivocal
reply. II there is any chance OF your
being detained at the last monument, send
your regrets. Yachts even more than
country homes, have unelastic accom-
modations, and you must give your host
ample time TO invite some one to take
your place.
II the host is a bachelor or widower,
he will state clearly in his invitation
that Mrs. So-and-so has kindly promised
to chaperon the party. This relieves you
of all the responsibility along this line.
One married woman guest is sufficient
chaperonage for a party OF any size. II
no mention of chaperon is made, and
for any reason you question the avisa-
bility 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. 1
Second-What to take.
II you are not acquainted intimately
with your host and hostess and the
character Of the boat, make tactful in
quiries and pack accordingly. On the
average yacht anything larger than q
steamer trunk is an abomination. Sew
eral suit cases or bags are better still.
On a steam yacht, with its luxurious
deck-and awnings, you need only rain
coat in the way of rough weather cloth
ing. II you find that it is customary to
dress for dinner, be sure to take a decol-
lete dinner gown of a material like crepe
or soft silk Wash materials are
nuisance on a sea trip. A serge frock,
with jacket to match, will be most useful.
and you should have canvas shoes with
rubber soles, or have rubber heels fast
ened on your oxford ties before you
step on the deck. which is your hosts
joy and pride, and which ordinary shoes
will scratch. YoI should have a COM
Portable and becoming cap or steamer
hat. Smoked glasses, II your eyes SUI
fer from the glare Of sun on water, and
a veil of sewing silk mesh instead Of
chiffon complete your everyday attire.
Only in very hot weather can duck or
linen suits beNworn at sea or on a large
lake. Take toilet articles, night dress,
kimono or wrapper and bedroom slip
pers. plenty Of such trifles as handker-
chiefs, clean neckwear, pins, needles,
thread, hairpins, etc. Sea or lake air
takes the life out of linen and requires
frequent changes II you would look fresh.
Have with you a remedy for seasiek-
ness il you fear this, some eau de cologne,
also your favorite skin lotion for sun
burn. On a sailing boat a heavy skirt
and coat are required, for in racing
water often sweeps over the deck.
Third-When you arrive.
II YOUR host informs you in the invita-
ton that you are to start for the port
where his boat has anchored. on a GER
tain train, your responsibility ends when
you board that train. II your host does
not join you at the station from which
you start. you buy your own ticket and
look after your own luggage. II he does
meet you, you will find him armed with
your railroad ticket and he will take
charge Of your luggage. II your host
meets you neither at station or landing.
he will be at the head of the gangway
when you reach the yacht, and will i'm
mediately present you to the chaperon.
For this trip. wear a travelling suit.
Fourth-On board.
The cabin steward will take your bags
stow your property in the various lock-
ers and remove your empty bags.
Change at once to the costume you ex-
pect to wear on deck Ascertain the