Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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26 On arriving at the boat-house, we sorted the fishing tackle, and stored it in the boat with the bait and lunch, and set off. In the middle of the lake was an island, and it was decided that the fishing would be good on the shady side. The skiff being anchored a little way off shore, the rods were set up and baited with the worms dug up early that morning. After this, there was nothing for us to do but wait for the tug which would mean a bite, and also give hopes of a catch. Suddenly one of the men ' s rods was bent almost double, and the fight was on. We were all excited as we knew from the pull that the fish was one well worth landing. After playing the fish for fifteen to twenty minutes, it was landed in the boat, and proved to be a pike of considerable size. We were very encouraged; but unfor- tunately that was our total catch of the morning. By one o ' clock we were ready for lunch, so we landed on the island, and thoroughly enjoyed the simple but ample fare. On wandering over the island which was covered with willows and rhododendrons, I discovered a crane ' s nest, with two eggs in it. Never having seen a crane ' s egg before, I immediately pocketed one, and left the other untouched; after which I returned to the boat. Once more we set out, and during the afternoon had better luck, as our patience was rewarded by a catch of three perch and seven roach. At sun-down we returned to the boat-house very tired, but feeling well satisfied with our day ' s results. Here we put everything in ship-shape order, and stringing our ca tch on a line, wandered slowly home, where a hearty supper and a good night ' s rest was waiting for us. W. T. Wilson, V. THE BERMUDA DINGHY RAGES Bermuda is an ideal place for the development of water sport, especially for sailing, having suitable weather practically throughout the year. During the summer months of 1931 certain members of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club organized a series of dinghy races to be sailed by a one design class of dinghies, specially imported to be raced by boys under eighteen. The races began during the time mentioned, but this being the first series of dinghy races in Bermuda for the younger generation, there were only ten dinghies competing. There are several regulations, but I will only say something of the most important. A dinghy on the port tack must give way to one on the starboard tack. If a stake boat is touched, the boat is disqualified from the race entirely. Each dinghy while rounding the stake boat must have a certain amount of room, if not the boat jamming another loses its points also. Getting a good start is a most important factor in the success of a race. This is perhaps the most spectacular time in the race for onlookers, each boat jockeying to get the best position. Five minutes before the hour

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25 Point on June 25th, 1932. At the dock in New York everyone expressed their surprise at seeing her so soon. We understand that all credit is due to Mr. Bert Darrell. Her crew consists of Mr. B. Darrell, Mr. R. Darrell, Mr. A. Darrell, Mr. V. Frith, Mr. D. Hooper and Captain Chalk. The Dainty went as far as Chub Cut under power, then hoisted sail for New York. We received the good news of her arrival by cable. She only took four days nine hours, this being a record trip for a boat of her size. When one looks back, not many years ago this was the only way in which people could travel. It goes to prove that although the world has grown, the Bermuda rig, which is known the world over, still stands high as far as yachtsmen are concerned. They have something to be very proud of. Good luck to the Dainty in the coming ocean race! J. F. Peniston, V. THE DOCKYARD When you come to the Dockyard from Hamilton, one of the first things you v ould see would be the men-of-war. After you have been landed, you would be faced by offices. Between the offices and a dynamo station there is a road which passes the clock tower and the high tide time. Under the Tide Clock there is a bell, which belonged to an old vessel that landed at Bermuda. Behind the clock tower there is a building called the Sail Loft. It is here that every night talking pictures are shown. Going on a bit further we pass a ship-fitting shop and then reach the North or Main Gate, leading out of the yard. Here the road parts, one part goes up and the other through the remaining part of the dockyard. Going along the lower road we pass various workshops, and then we come to the actual dock. The dock can be looked over on almost any morning, but cameras are not allowed inside the yard. Then we come to the South Gate. If we had taken the other road out of the dockyard, we should have passed two oil tanks. Then we would have seen the post office. After that there are rows of houses. Later on the two roads meet, and go across a bridge, called the Cut Bridge. This bridge, really joins Dockyard Island and Ireland Island, but the whole is usually called just Ireland Island. Abraham, IV. FISHING IN LEICESTERSHIRE In company with two game-keepers, I set out early one summer morn- ing on a fishing trip. The sky was clear and the fields through which we passed before coming to the lake were a mass of colour, being covered with buttercups, and a scattering of numerous wild flowers which are found in the Midlands of England.

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27 appointed for the start, a warning gun is fired, so that the boats may be brought as near the line as possible. The actual race is generally two beats to windward and two to the leeward. Another of the principles is to get to the windward of the other dinghies, so as to have a greater advantage over the rest. Rounding the stake boat is a part of the race which needs much practice also. A good sailor will often get the better of the other boats in this posi- tion. If a boat is able to round the stake boat safely in a bunch of dinghies, it has a fair chance. Still one needs to be skillful at keeping the sails in the wind, pointing up as far as possible and balancing the boat. All these things must be borne in mind throughout the race, if not, you will be found straying behind. If a boat is to be kept in racing condition it is necessary that she should be well cared for, bailing her out after each rain, keeping her free from moss, painting her once in four months. The most important thing is to haul her up the day before, or at least six hours prior to the race to dry her out, as boats are likely to become sodden very quickly. This year, 1932, these dinghies are racing every Saturday until the end of July, then twice a week for the summer holidays, for a cup presented by Mr. Briggs Cunningham, an American who sailed in the six metre yacht races this year. Just at present ten dinghies race at 2.30 each Saturday. The boys that sail these dinghies have a great interest in them, and they afford pleasant, heathy exercise. H.M.B. V. AN ADVENTUROUS OUTING Just think of it, said Dick. Makes me jump for joy. Now Daddy has given me a new, big sailing boat, we shall be able to sail out to Barren Islands. I ' m not going to miss the chance, if tomorrow we are all free. Dick, the eldest of three brothers, had just been given by his father a brand new sailing boat. His two brothers were Arnold, the youngest, and Harry, who came between Arnold and Dick. They lived by the sea on one of the ma ny British Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. About three miles out to sea was a small island which was uninhabited; it was about two miles long and a quarter of a mile wide. This was the island that Dick, Arnold and Harry meant to sail to. The next day looked like a good one for sailing, but Jack, who was an old sailor, told them to look out, because he thought that it was going to be very windy. It took less than a quarter of an hour to put the sails on the Fleetwing, and they were soon moving fast through the water towards Barren Island. It took the Fleet-wing about half an hour to reach the island. Arnold, who was in the bow, was eager to be first ashore, and as soon as the boat was about two yards away from the land, he took a big jump; which, if the boat had stayed still, would have taken him safely onto land.