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problems of the sport. They sail because of 
their interest and the honor in it. 
“ ‘Yachting with us is not as great as it looks, 
because it has not grown with public spirit. 
Every little boy in the street in American yacht 
centers knows more about the sport than the 
average German yachtsman. Young girls sail 
dories and raceabouts without assistance, and 
can pilot large yachts and motorboats as if they 
never did anything else in their lives.’ 
“Herr Protzen describes the luxury with which 
the yacht owners live, the great personal in¬ 
terest they take in the sport, and how they them¬ 
selves go into the sport and supervise the build¬ 
ing of their boats, and then manage their own 
boats in a manner that would open the eyes of 
any foreigner. 
“In the international match, he says, the 
course was patroled by the Government cutters 
in a masterly manner, so that, notwithstanding 
hundreds of boats followed the racers, they were 
never molested or bothered in any way. 
“He continues: 
“ ‘Now a word regarding the American sports¬ 
men. We were warned that all kinds of difficul¬ 
ties would be placed in our way, and that all 
kinds of tricks would be played on us; that pro¬ 
tests against us would be entered to keep us 
out. and that the Yankees would play hide and 
seek with us. 
“ ‘Instead of this, on the first day after our 
arrival we were invited to go on board the boats 
and sail on them. When the boats were on 
land we were invited to inspect them inside and 
out, and even to photograph them. The meas¬ 
urements and weights were posted on the walls 
in the club in public view. 
“‘Not once during the races did an American 
boat try any suspicious move on 11s to set itself 
right, in a critical moment. Once there was a 
collision between Vim and Caramba, and once 
Auk and Vim. At once the boat in the wrong 
left the race. In one word, the yachts were 
carefully sailed; and to sail with such opponents 
is a pleasure, even when you are beaten. I am 
proud of the fact that my three American op¬ 
ponents are among my best friends.’ 
“Reverting to the Germans’ reception here 
Mr. Protzen says: 
“ ‘Not only did they give us public dinners 
and luncheons, but every home, every family 
was ready, willing and anxious to receive us. 
We were the guests of the nation, and because 
of the lack of time we had to decline many of 
these kind invitations. Everywhere we went we 
found the German flag flying, and we found also 
the bachelor button. Germany’s national flower. 
As many noticed that the white carnation was 
the mascot of Wannsee, we received many 
baskets and boxes of this flower. 
“ ‘Not only in Boston and the watering places 
nearby were we most cordially received and 
feted, but this kindness extended to New York, 
where we were officially received and banqueted 
by the yacht clubs. I believe that we received 
guest cards from at least twenty-five clubs. The 
American Y. C., whose commodore was the 
winner of the Roosevelt cup, made us honorary 
members, an honor that we share with the Presi¬ 
dent of the United States and other notables. 
“ ‘Everything that we could wish for was at 
our command, and if I could have accepted all 
the invitations that were extended me, I should 
have to remain in America at least a year.’ ” 
Such courteous and generous appreciation 
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