Boat Enthusiast
Enjoys Gifts
For His Craft
More and more emphasis if be
ing placed upon gilts especially de
signed for the boating enthusiast.
Any true salt would appreciate
the thoughtful gesture of a cabin
cruiser as a little remembrance,
but for those who must lower their
sights somewhat, great strides
have been made in mementos for
the nautical minded. There is a
wide selection of such specialty
items for year-round giving, in a
wide range in price from a three
dollar sterling silver charm brace
let to a $49.50 ships clock. ?
Nautical jewelry for men include
tie tacks and cuff links in designs
of ships wheels, anchors, com
passes, and even in the shape of
a miniature slide rule. For the
ladies, one of the most popular
items is the silver bracelet with
charms made of finely enameled
International Code colors, spelling
out messages, names, or initials.
Helping the skipper to be a good
host on the water are numerous
inovations in handsome, sturdy
thermos bottles for hot or cold
liquids, glasses with a wide variety
of nautical decorations, and sets
of specially embossed "sea going"
china. As welcome in a den ashore
as in a ship's cabin are any one
Booklet Helps Amateurs
Have More Fun in Water
One of the main reasons boating
has become America'! number one
family sport in recent years is that
it is such a safe recreation for all
ages.
Newcomers to boating who want
to find out bow and where to learn
the easy skills and knowledge that
will make their days afloat more
enjoyable should read the lC-page
booklet "More Fun on the Water"
published under editorial super
vision of the National Association
of Engine and Boat Manufacturers
and the Yacht Safety Bureau.
Profusely illustrated with photo
of the wide variety of clocks,
lamps, ash trays, book ends, and
cushions in nautical motif, as well
as framed charts and seascapes.
If clothes make the sailor as well
as the man, today's mariner is in
luck ... if he receives the right
gifts. A large assortment of new
sports clothes and footwear are
appropriately stylish afloat. De
luxe yacht and admiral style caps
are being shown for the men, navy
types for the girls. And if the
\ sailor insists on be. ?* meticulous
| ly groomed while aboard his boat
there is an electric shaver for 6.
: 12, or 110 AC or DC. A small
j adapter is provided for insertion
'into the cigaret lighter socket.
graphs and drawings the pocket
sized volume covers Inboard and
outboard motor boat*, sail boats,
row boats and canoes. In addition
to introducing the beginner to
proper safety practices afloat, it
serves as a handy-reference for the
waterwise skipper.
A listing of where to find free
classes on boating, pamphlets,
charts and tables and general
cruising information is a highlight
of the booklet.
Other features include the basic
principles of safety on water skis,
tips on the proper methods of trail
ing a boat behind the family car,
how to signal for help on the water
and a presentation of the official
U. S. Weather Bureau day and
night storm warning signals.
"More Fun on the Water," pro
duced by Ticonderoga Publishers
of New York, is available free of
charge in small quantities from the
National Association of Engine and
Boat Manufacturers, 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York 17, N. Y.
Easy Does It
If you occasionally carry your
outboard motor in your automo
bile, you'll find it will ride secure
ly?and without damage to small
parts ? if you cushion it on an old
inner tube, inflated and tied to
gether in several places.
Looks Like Shackleford!
A family picnic ts much better when it i< (ram your awn boat
Pick a nice secluded sandy beach, ran your bow np on the shore an*
hop out on dry land, ready to eat.
Practice Makes Backing
Boat Trailer Easy Task
Backing a boat and trailer is a
tricky proposition. However, the
task can be mastered with a little
practice.
If the trailer is to be backed to
the left, turn the steering wheel to
the right and vice-versa. Remem
ber to always back at low speed
to avoid damage to boat, trailer
and car if the trailer should jack
nife.
Reduced Trolling Speed
Want to really cut down you*
big outboard's trolling speedT
Clamp an oar or paddle onto th?
transom next to the motor with a
C-clamp. making the blade per
pendicular to the fore and aft lint
of the boat.
I
If you fail to remove the oarlocks
from the dinghy when coming
alongside a larger craft, you may
put unseemly gouges in the other
boat's hull.
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