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RECREA TION. 



small crew. The utility of this division 

 of the huge cutter mainsail into smaller 

 surfaces is proven by its adoption by 

 the large racers in their transatlantic 

 voyages. 



Nearly anywhere along our great sea- 

 board, on either the eastern, western or 

 southern coasts, we find enjoyable 

 cruising grounds. Charming trips can 

 be made on the great lakes, although 

 heavy weather is probable in that re- 

 gion, and during the summer the 

 weather is apt to be variable, with inter- 

 vals of exasperating calm. 



Much of the success of a yachting 

 party depends on the congeniality of 

 the members of it. I remember one 

 cruise that, on account of head winds 

 and cold rains, would have been the 

 flattest kind of a failure had it not been 

 that all four of the party were whist en- 

 thusiasts, and over this game 

 of games the wet hours 

 passed cheerily until we 



were again favored by sunshine and a 

 fair breeze. 



Photography furnishes a charming 

 pastime and interesting souvenirs with 

 which to recall summer outings when 

 seated by midwinter fires. Shooting, 

 fishing, swimming and rowing all bear 

 their parts in passing the hours of calm, 

 and there are many lazy moments when 

 a novel is acceptable. If you have an 

 artist aboard he is certain to find amus- 

 ing and instructive material for his 

 pencil, and for a last resort there is 

 always sleep. Insomnia, with kindred 

 ills, is left ashore, and for many a long 

 day after his return will one feel the 

 benefit derived from an outing afloat. 



Boat sailing, above all, gives a coolness 

 and readiness in emergency or danger, 

 that not only insures one's safety at sea, 

 but will aid materially in overcoming 

 such difficulties as may 

 appear in the ordinary cur- 

 rents of life on shore. 



AMERICAN CENTREBOARD SLOOP. 



