The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-07-18
TO HOLD WATER REGATTA
AGAIN ON DEEP CREEK"
Second Annual Event Expected
To Be More Elaborate Than
Last Year.

The Deep Creek Lake Regatta COM
mittee held an enthusiastic meeting
Monday evening, all members being
present, and definitely decided to hold
a regatta at the Lake on August 9.
This will make the second annual
event of this nature and is expected
to exceed that of last year in size and
interest.
This action was taken after reports
were heard from several members of
a canvass, which had been made Of
Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, and
the Deep Creek section. In almost
every instance the project was favor
ably received and cooperation assured
/ all interviewed.
The program is being built around
water sports-motoT, sail boat and
canoe races, aquaplaning, fancy div
ing and swimming and distance con-
tests in the latter. The committee
hopes to be successful in securing a
seaplane for the occasion, as it is adj
vised that the practically straight
stretch of water facing Rainbow Inn
is especially adapted for the landing
and take-off of a large army or navy
plane of the most approved type. The
program as outlined includes all the
events dear to the lovers of water
sports and the course for such events
has been selected with a view of pro-
viding a clear vision of the turns
where the thrills take place. A large
float and diving tower is to be erected
for the swimming and diving events.
An adequate number of seats and
benches will be provided for the large
crowds expected to attend. Parking
places for automobiles will be marked
off with view of providing the ut
most comfort and the least possible
confusion.
In addition to the water sports, ar
engagements are being completed for
the entertainment of those who prefer
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two bands will be on hand to provide
continuous program Of music. The
committee in charge of decorations
has been carefully and well selected
and the water front and grounds sur
rounding the shore line of the spot
where the main events will be staged
will delight the eye. The logs and
debris will be cleared away. Prizes
and trophies will be awarded in each
event.
"There is probably no spot in the
east more favorably adapted for an
event of this nature than Deep Creek
Lake." E. Carl Frame, secretary,
stated. cts natural setting is ideal.
The committee in charge is enthusi-
astic. The members, all busy men and
women, are devoting their time and
money without a thought or hope of
reward of any kind or character.
The advantages and benefits that will
be derived by Garrett County cannot
be measured in dollars and cents. An
annual regatta on Deep Greek Lake
will bring to the outside public
knowledge of the wonderful scenic
beauty of Western Maryland, thus de-
veloping natures endowment, which
has practically been dormant to the
present time.
Everyone should be interested.
Everyone should cooperate. Everyone
should receive the committee with a
smile and a glad hand, willing to aid
in every possible manner. This is a
project of no particular class, clique
or faction. 1t is for the benefit, en-
tertainment and pleasure of the entire
community. With the support it mer-
it's, this Deep Creek Lake regatta
should go over with bang"
Entrants are solicited for all events.
No entrance fee will be charged. Any
one desiring to enter, either in the
fancy diving or distance swimming
events, or the sail, motor boat or
canoe events, or desiring any other
information may communicate with
Dr.. 7. E. Billiard, Oakland.
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