Evening star., 1929-10-06

propriate tree and I suspect that 80
PAGES to the southeast and in line with
the shadow of the eagles nest at noon
create your own illusion, therein
lies the treasure.
T IKE all other columnists and critics,
H whose writings cover boating and
things pertaining thereto am tempted
to take fling at the much advertised
stock craft that are being foisted on the
novitiate as the last word in cruiser con-
struction and design. Ownership OF
boat that was builded when labor and
material was much cheaper than now
does not tend to make one kindly dis
posed to gimcrackery In constructor
and lack Of such little refinements as
slip Joints in the joiner work and we'll
fitted panelings, etc, though 1t is not
here that the greatest faults are to be
found. The lack of locker space, the
noisy exfausts, the tiny stoves with
which they are supplied. whereon cook
ing must be, as the saying goes, an
art, the toy anchors and the dlfdculty
in reaching the ford deck, around
awning and windshield with but little TO
assist one. And the beautiful pictures
of the yachtsman away for the week
end with guests and family seated COM
fortably in wicker chair, scarves and
flags gaily flying in what is evidently
a spanking breeze, the host at ease at
the wheel. It Is evident that the crea-
tors of these enticing advertisements
have never experienced the pleasure and
thrill Of driving one of these gallant
creations through the steep chop to be
found in waters SO near as Quantico
Reach, when the decks are wet with
spray and all things not tied down or
secure in lockers are alive and dancing
about, nor have they clambered for
rard to up anchor when shift OF wind
placed them on lee shore with rapidly
rising wind and sea. Cute and tiny
steering wheels photograph well and are
alright in calm waters. When its rough
they assume the usefulness and appar-
ent size of q car token. and steering
becomes a chore. And IL one must run
for shelter with the coming OF bit OF
wind or sea great deal Of the joys
and delights Of boating are lost through
thrills and discomforts will be many
II one is caught out.
How many OF the local Power
Il l. Squadronese possess cap insignia?
A peep into Secretary Jack Benns' desk
informs me that a large supply of these
gold and enamel gadgets are on hand
and ready for purchasers who should
have them. Comdr. Lawton tells me
that the Squadron paper. the Ensign
will soon be ready FOR distribution. and
that 1t is not too late for articles on
navigation and plotting to be included
in its makeup. Get busy and send them
in. And those of you not having In
your possession a copy of Doc Benefits
able treatise on "Forecasting the
weather" will find them OF inestimable
help in choosing days for painting up
as well as cruising. One Of Mr.. Benns'
so easy to procure speed scales" will
enable you to avoid committing that SO
common error of rating your craft at
IL miles an hour when 9-milers pass
you with ease and alacrity. Get one;
they are lots of help in many ways.
AN oft heard expression Is the one
Z about boats acquiring personalities.
an idea to which we subscribe, even
boats with which we are but remotely
acquainted possessing features that even
seem to bear out the theory. For ex-
ample, in the channel there lies at her
nioorings q craft that by her lines anc
finish came from the hand Of q master
builder. q little ship intended to inspire
one with pride In her possession and to
carry on ably through whatever might
come, q stout and gallant companion.
| She may be seen strainihg ct her
nnooring line when it's gusty and the
bcud hies down channel much aS q
| high spirited horse might strain at the
| halter when the hunt b on, or again
| lying beautiful and tranquil a. . swan