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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[June 12, 1884. 



AN IMPROVED LATEEN SAIL. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



I have been reading your articles on amateur canoe building in 

 Forest and Stream with considerable interest and a great deal of 

 pleasure. I have been patiently waiting for the article on sails, to 

 see what would be offered. For the past three years I have been 

 experimenting with the different styles of sails, endeavoring to find 

 which sail was best adapted to amateur canoe sailing, and find the 

 lateen by far the best, for the reason that it gives the most power 

 with the center of effort nearer the deck, but it was an ugly customer 

 to arrange so as to reef. I send you herewith a diagram of a reefing 

 lateen sail that I used on Lake Chautauqua last summer, and was very 

 much pleased with it; indeed, it was a success. It can be reefed so 

 quickly that in a sailing regatta I reefed while coming in stays. 



The mast is about double the height of mast for ordinary lateen, 

 and has sheave fitted at C to work fore and aft. Pennant D is spliced 

 into the swivel eye of block, A, and in setting the sail is rove through 

 mast over sheave at C to block on deck at P (port side, near mast), 

 and thence to cleat, E. There is also spliced to the eye of block, A. 

 the boom lift, F. which is put through the j iw, T, and knotted on 

 underside at such length as you desire to have the boom from the 

 deck. A metal strap is also fitted to block. A, as shown, into which 

 topping lifts. G. are spliced. When the. block. A. is drawn snug up 

 to the mast at C the sail is resting in the lifts and the boom is in 

 proper position for sailing. 



To hoist and lower sail, halliard L is used, being made fast on gaff 



at K, passed up through double block A to single block B, back down 



through block A and through a block on deck on starboard side of 

 m^st opposite block P to cleat on starboard side of deck opposite E, 

 and wiien thus rove need not be unrove further than the block in the 

 deck, as in taking down the sail, drawing pennant D through its 

 bearings clears the whole business, and all the gear can be rolled up 

 in the sail and put away. In a sudden squall, by letting go pennant 

 D the sail will immediately go overboard. 



To set sail, place mast, reeve pennant D through sheave C, block P 

 to cleat E; halliard L through block in deck to cleat; haul pennant 

 D taut and belay ; haul halliard L taut and belay and the sail is up. 

 To lower sail, let go halliard L and sail will drop. 



For reefing purposes, I splice into the eye at I a bolt rope, X, and 

 sew to sail, as shown to H. where I fasten well, then extend through 

 block at M to screw eye N and on under side of boom (one block, 

 M, on each side of boom for single and double reef), where a knot is 



To Reef.— Slack halliard L. draw taut reef pennant and belay 

 by grasping boom and reef pennant back to screw eye with one hand 

 and holding pennant while a loop is passed between main part and 

 screw eye with the other hand as shown, then set up halliard L till 

 sail is in position. - - _ .. 



To Shake Out Reef .—Take hold of end of reef pennant and pull 

 out lonii and tauten halliard L. In reefing it is not necessary to tie 

 reef p toto. S, as the setting up of bolt rcpe. X virtually makes a 

 new foot to the sail. The points need only be tied for looks. I think 

 it an excellent cruising sail as well as for beginners. 



By carrying reef pennant well forward on boom a reef may be 

 taken when before tue wind, but I have not found a time when I 

 wished to reef when before the wind. When it blows so hard as to 

 make a reef necessary sailing before the wind in a canoe, I think the 

 best way is to take in "sail. Long Shanks. 



Cleveland, Ohio, May 16. 



THE NEWBURCH MEET. 



ALL who visited Newburgh from New York have returned, but are 

 still talking of the good time they had. We copy the following 

 from the New York Times. There is no doubt that the local meets 

 will in the future, be an important feature in the growth of canoe- 

 ing as they bring in many who would not visit the annual meet, and 

 excite an interest in the sport over the entire locality where they are 



••The canoe meet held last week at Newburgh was a very successful 

 affair It was the first of a series of so-called local meets which are 

 to take place in various parts of the country tins summer. There can 

 be no doubt that the American Canoe Association has done and is 



doing a good work. Including as it does members in every State of 

 the Union and in Canada, it has had much to do in bringing about the 

 'canoe boom 1 that has male such marvelous progress during the last 

 year. At the same time it is evident that the members of the asso- 

 ciation are too widely scattered to make it possible that any large 

 proportion of them can attend the annual meet. Hence it seems very 

 advisable that the canoeists who reside within practicable distance of 

 one another should have their annual local meets. There would be 

 little difficulty, for example, in bringing togetheralargenumberof New 

 York and New England men at some central point, and in like man- 

 ner, the canoeists of the Middle States, of Canada, and of the North- 

 west might form local subdivisions of the association. It would be a 

 great pity if the American Canoe Association should be disbanded, 

 or if it should cease to hold its annual camp, but the association can 

 be made all the stronger by the help of local branches, each with its 

 own special annual gathering." 



ROYAL C. C. 



THE second race for first-class sailing canoes was held at Hendon 

 on Saturday, the 17th inst., when, out of five boats entered, the 

 following four started: Violet, Mr. W. Whitney; Gladys. Mr. T. F. 

 Knowles; Imogen, Mr. H. Church; Merlin, Mr. E. G. Wilkinson. A 

 fresh breeze from the southwest enabled the boats to make a fast 

 race of it. in spite of double reefs, for nearly the whole time. Gladys 

 rounded the lower buoy first, closely followed by Violet who, passing 

 her on the run home, continued to increase her lead during the re- 

 maining two rounds, eventually taking first prize. The times were 

 taken as under: 



First Round. Second Round. Third Round. 



Violet 4 05 00 4 40 00 5 16 00 



Gladys 4 05 02 4 4100 5 18 30 



Imogen 4 07 00 4 44 00 5 25 00 



Merlin 4 11 00 4 52 00 



The third match of the season came off at Hendon on Saturday last, 

 May 24, but only the two following canoes came to the line: Gladys, 

 Mr.' T. F. Knowles; Imogen, Mr. H. Church. There was a fresh breeze 

 from east at the start, when Imogen got off with a good lead, which 

 she maintained until reaching the end of the lake. As soon as it came 

 to a turn to windward, however, Gladys overhauled her hand over 

 fist, and soon took the lead from her, eventually winning easdy at 

 4:37. The race for the challenge cup will take place at Hendon to- 

 day, when some good racing may be expected, Mr. D. Ashton having 

 built a new canoe, and Messrs. W. Baden-Powell and A. H. Tredwen 

 being among the entries. 



THE GALLEY FIRE. 



BICE, CORNSTARCH AND CEREALS. 



FEW things are better or more easily prepared in camp thau rice. 

 Put some to soak at night and in the morning it will cook in a 

 short time. Pour off the water in which it has soaked, and add again 

 sufficient water to cook it, so as not to have the second watering. 

 Cook slowly and do not stir. Always cook in cold water. (Hominy 

 and meal are always stirred into boiling water). 



Plain rice and milk with sugar, rice with a dressing of butter, sugar 

 aDd nutmeg, rice with whiskv sauce, rice any way is ever agreeable. 

 For whisky sauce, blend together a little corn starch, water, butter 

 and sugar, let come to a boil over the fire. Search the "medicine 

 chest" until the proper label is found, and add a few spoonsful to the 

 taste. Or a good dressing is made thus: One tablespoonf ul corn 

 starch or flour stirred into half pint of water and let come to boil, 

 sweeten with sugar and flour, with nutmeg or vanilla. A small bottle 

 of vanilla occupies little space, and is found very useful by the cook. 



There is nothing better among the unnecessaries of the commis- 

 sariat than cornstarch; once taken it alw r ays assumes its tlaee in the 

 list of supplies. It is good for dressings, custards, omelettes, or sim- 

 ply boiled in milk. Its preparation is most simple, it is wholesome, 

 nutritious, not bulky, and one package will supply any ordinary cruise. 



Let one pint milk come to a boil. While heating mix two table- 

 spoonsful cornstarch and one egg, one tablespoonful sugar, pinch 

 salt, and a little cold milk. When milk boils add mixture; let boil a 

 few minutes, stirring the while; be careful not to burn. Flavor with 

 vanilla or lemon. Cornstarch custard is made the same way, only 

 substitute three-quarters for two tablespoonsful cornstarch. If 

 larger quantity is needed use same proportions. 



If in a permanent camp, with the expectation of company to din- 

 ner you may surprise them with the regular old-fashioned custard 

 for dessert. Beat up four eggs, three tablespoonsful sugar and 



Einchofsalt. Let one quart milk come to a boil. Stir mixture into 

 oiling milk and set pail containing all into kettle or other pail of 

 boiling water and boil until thickened; or set cups containing mix- 

 ture into frying pan of boiling water. 



A person with a little ingenuity can always have sufficient variety 

 of food; the various vegetables, cereals, berries, melons and fruits. 

 Too much meat is eaten in warm weather for the general good, and 

 no doubt the canoeist is benefited by his departure from the carniv- 

 orous precincts of the city. 



With the exception of a vial of "Jersey Blue" in the medicine locker 

 and the ardent spirits which naturally beloDg to every canoeist, I 

 would advocate (like the •■Kingfisher" and others) the use of nothing 

 stronger than tea, coffee or spring water; though the lover of the 

 sparkling beverage may contend with the "tar," that "If wine's a 

 poison so is tea. though in another shape. What matter whether one 

 is killed by canister or grape?" 



Aurora s coffee is of the right kind, simple, practicable and good. 

 How many receipts we see, about as intricate as the manufacture of 

 French pastry. A greenhorn on the perusal of them would prefer 

 spring water to the undertaking. The onlv suggestion I would make 

 to Aurora is the use of a small piece, of codfish skin for the purpose of 

 clearing. A good cup of tea is made by simnly pouring boiling water 

 on tea, two tablespoonsful to a quart of boiling water, replace on fire, 

 let boil and set back to steep. This may not suit the epicure who 

 makes his tea with a thermometer, but a hungry canoeist could never 

 discriminate. 



Now why can we not have a cook book of our own, each giving 

 some ideas and receipts until we make quite a volume. And let the 

 brotherhood work hard and tax its ingenuity for a good bed and a 

 good dinner, for what is any cruise without either. ~ Q 



TORONTO C. C. SAILING RACE. -As announced on the 24th ult 

 the Toronto C. C. were on that day to race for a challenge cup and 

 three prizes. The fire in the Mail building, however, prevented the 

 commodore from being present, so the race was postponed until last 

 Saturday, when it came off. The course was from the foot of Lome 

 street to yacht Alarm, moored near the RC.Y.C. wharf at the 

 Island and return, to be gone over twice. Entries as follows: Boreas 

 Commodore Neilson; Isabel, Mr. Tyson; Sadie N.. Mr. Nicholson 1 

 Whimbrel, Mr. Mason; No Name, Mr. Kerr; Racine, Vice Commodore 

 Stinson. The Isabel, Boreas and Whimbrel earned heavy iron cen- 

 terboards, the Sadie N. a wooden board, the No Name an Atwood 

 folding board, and the Racine an iron keel. Wind was from the east, 

 a fresh breeze, making a rough sea for such small craft. The start 

 was made at 3:10 P. M, the Sadie N. immediately crossing the line 

 with a good lead, followed in turn by the No Name, Isabel, Racine, 

 Whimbrel and Boreas. The No Name'soon took the lead, and little 

 change in position took place until the Alarm was reached, when the 

 Boreas— which had been sailed a better course than the others- 

 made a good turn, and taking the lead was never headed, winning by 

 about a hundred yards from the Isabel and two hundred from the 

 Sadie N., the Whimbrel making a good fourth; the No Name and the 

 Racine having given up the contest. The No Name— a new craft by 

 Glendinning— would probably have captured toe cup if her rudder 

 lines had not given way. She showed great speed and weatherly 

 qualities. The Atwood centerboard, with which she is fiited, did its 

 work well, and is no doubt a great help to any small craft in going to 

 windward. They are being put into a great manv skiffs, and now 

 that they are manufactured in Canada bv the Wildennuth Spring Red 

 Co., of Gananoque. the cost will be much less than when 1 nobrte.d. 

 The Commodore, in addition to winning the cup, also won a board of 

 the above description, value $8, presented by the abovecompany Mr 

 Tyson won a spirit stove presented by W. A. Sparrow & Co.. and 

 Mr. Nicholson a camp knife presented by Mr. McDowall. 174 King 

 street east. Next Saturday the club will have a race round the Island 

 for the sailing cup held by Mr. Tyson, and the following Saturday 

 may see another race for the running cup.-^Torwifo Mail. 



KNICKERBOCKER C. C— The annual regatta of the Knickerbocker 

 C. C. Will take place on Saturday next, June 14. at 3 P. M., off the 

 club house, One Hundred and Fifty-second street, North River. The 

 races, which are open to club members only, will be sailed under A. 

 C. A. rules, they are: Paddling classes 2 and 4, 1 mile; sailing classes, 

 AandB, 3 miles: paddling and sailing, all classes, 1 mile; tandem 

 race, open to all, 1 mile. First and second prizes will be given in all 

 except the tandem, in which but one prize will be given. Mr. C. G. 

 Y. King is clerk of the course. 



NEW YORK C. C— The regular spring regatta will be held June 

 21, off the club house at New Brighton. Races called on arrival of 

 2 P. M. boat. There will be a sailing race for classes A and B. dis- 

 tance 3 miles ; paddling races for classes 2 and 3, distance 1 mile; a 

 tandem paddling race same distance, an upset race and canoe gym- 

 nastics. The regatta is opea to aU amateurs and suitable prizes will 

 be offered. Written entries must be sent to Regatta Committee, care 

 of J. F. Newman, secretary, 19 John street. 



CANVAS BOATS.— Grand Rapids, Mich.— Will you please allow 

 me to make a suggestion to your correspondent "Young Tenderfoot" 

 of Philadelphia. It is simply this: If you buy a folding canvas boat, 

 do not get one that has a seam through the center. I have tried two 

 fifty dollar ones. The first one gave out after using three times, the 

 other leaked badly the second tima it was used and had to be sewed 

 all over. Should you decide to get a canvas boat, have it made from 

 one piece of cloth.— Arthur Wood. 



THE A. C. A. MEET.— Dr. Neide writes that by an arrangement 

 with the publishers be is able to supply mapsof theThonsandlslands 

 to members of the American Canoe Association at cost, forty cents 

 each. The map is on a scale of one and a half inches to the mile, and 

 includes the river from above Gananoque to Grenadier's Island. It 

 is Deafly bound in pocket book form. Copies can only be obtained at 

 this price by A. C. A. members and from Dr. Neide. 



CANOE PHOTOS.— We have received two photos of the Newburgh 

 meet from Mr. Joslin of Newburgh, one 12xl4in., a fine view of Plum 

 Point from the south, with canoes on the river, the other, an 8X10, 

 showing both sides of the river toward Cornwall and the canoes turn- 

 ing the lower stakeboat in diss A sailing race. Canoeists can ob- 

 tain copies of these and the other three views from Mr. Joslin, No. 73 

 Water street. Newburgh, N. Y. 



MERRIMAC RIVER MEET.— A large attendance of canoeists is 

 promised at the meet on the Merrimac River below Lowell, on June 

 14, 15 and 16. John Boyle O'Reilly and other Boston canoeists will be 

 present, and the canoe fever is rapidly spreading among local canoe- 

 ists. 



BARK CANOES.— A correspondent inquires whether any other 

 bark but birch is suitable for canoes. Can any of our readers inform 

 us? 



Inditing. 



FIXTURES. 



Secretaries of yacht clubs will please send early notice of pro- 

 posed matches and meetings. 

 June 12.— New York Y. C, Annual Matches. 

 June 14.— Seawanhaka Corinthian Y O, Annual Match. 

 June 16.— Newark Y. C. Opening Match. 

 June 16.— New York Y. C, Race around Long Island. 

 June 17.— Quaker City Y. C, Review and Harbor Cruise. 

 June 19 — New Jersey Y. C. Annual Match. 

 June 21.— Hull "i.C." Pennant Match. 

 June 23.— Newark Y. C , Open Matches. 

 June 24.— New Haven Y. C. Spring Match. 

 June 26.— Salem Bay Y. O, First Championship Match. 

 June 27.— Eastern Y. C, Annual Matches. 

 June 28.— Boston Y. C. Ladies' Day. 

 June 30.— Manhattan Y. G, Annual Cruise. 

 June 30.— Quincy Y. C. Second Match. 

 July 4.— Larchmont Y. C, Annual Open Matches. 

 July 4, 5, (i.— Quaker City Y. C, Corinthian Cruise. 

 July 5— Hull Y. C, Review and Annual Cruise, live days. 

 July 9.— Beverly Y. C, Marblehead, First Championship. 

 July 12.— Boston Y. C. Second Club Match. 

 July 12.— Hull Y. C, First Club Match. 

 July 19.— Hull Y. C, Ladies' Day. 

 July 24.— Eastern Y. C, Annual Cruise. 



July 26.— Beverly Y. C. Nahant, Second Championship Match. 

 July 30.— Quincy Y. C. Third Match. 

 Aug. 4.— Quaker City Y. C. Review and Harbor Cruise. 

 Aug. 9.— Boston Y. C.. Annual Matches. 

 Aug. 11-25.— Quaker City Y. C, Annual Cruise in Chesapeake and 



Delaware Bays. 

 Aug. 16.— Salem Bay Y. C. Open Matches. 

 Aug. 16.— Hull Y. C, Open Matches. 

 Aug. 28.— Quincy Y. C, Fourth Match. 

 Aug. 30.— Hid) Y. C, Second Championship Match. 

 Sept. 3.— Hull Y. C, Third Championship Match. 

 Sept. 4.— Salem Bay Y. C, Second Championship Match. 

 Sept. 13.— noston Y. C. Fail Matches. 

 Sept. lb— Quaker Citv Y. C, Review and Cup Race. 

 Sept 28.— Quaker Chj Y. C, Revirw and Harbor Cruise. 

 Oct. 5.— Quaker City Y. C, Closing Review and Cruise. 



STEEL FOR SHIPBUILDING. 



ALTHOUGH the use of steel for shipbuilding is a novelty in this 

 country, the subject is one of the greatest interest to American 

 yachtsmen and shipowners. Although steel vessels were built in 

 England over twenty years ago. in lh'65. six steamers, 5,343 tons in ail 

 being launched, its use was discontinued on account of the expense, 

 but within the past five years its decreased cost, together with its 

 many advantages over iron, have brought it into much more general 

 use abroad, the cost now being about the same as iron, while its 

 strengtn is much greater. 



The steel used i n the new government cruisers now building is made 

 at the works in Chester. Pa., the. plant for which was designed and 

 erected by Mr. C. M. Rider, in 1881, and is capable of turning out coat- 

 ings up to 40 tons weight. The arrangements are most complete in 



