FISHERMEN'S OWN BOOK. 



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The Eegatta. 



The above has the true salt water flavor, and causes the blood to course 

 through the veins with quickened motion. The fleet of yachts are oflF for 

 the race, sailing with a "start sheet," each one doing her best to lead. How 

 they fly over the water, which is not very rough, although there seems to be 

 a pretty decent breeze to waft them along. 



It is, indeed, a pretty sight, and the yachtsman's life is replete with pleas- 

 ure as he cruises along the coast during the Summer time, coming to anchor 

 in the harbors and rivers, and participating in all the pleasures pertaining 

 thereto. There is a deep love for it inherent in many hearts. To such the 

 sea has attractions of which they never tire. Their enjoyment is to sail 

 o'er the waters, free as the birds of the air ; to inhale the sea breeze in all 

 its freshness and health-giving powers ; to join with others in the exciting 

 regatta ; to crowd on sail and rush through the waters, doing their best to 

 secure the prize and win a good name for their boat, which they love most 

 intensely; and whose good points they strive so hard to bring out on such 

 occasions. 



" A wet sheet and a flowing sea, 

 A wind that follows fast, 

 That fills the white and rustling sail, 

 And bends the gallant mast." 



