Word: boatyards
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...turn a somersault underwater, Eskimo-fashion, to how to navigate the Forty-Mile rapid of the Mississagi. The great thing about a foldboat, Mr. Kissner assures us, is that in 15 minutes it can be taken apart, packed in two knapsacks, and stowed in no more impressive a boatyard than the hall closet. It is notable that every article is written with an enthusiasm for the sport so convincing that if the reader has the smallest particle of the watersportman in his nature, he'll immediately make for the nearest body of water, boat on back and book in hand...
...daughter but rather the wife of President Roosevelt of that day who christened the Kaiser's sailing yacht Meteor. I have a vivid memory of the grace and distinction of the lady who broke the bottle over the bow of the racing yacht in Nixon's boatyard on Staten Island. I feel sure that my memory is not at fault because I have always looked upon Edith Carow Roosevelt as the most gracious and distinguished woman who has presided over the White House in Washington during my 72 years. During the winter of Prince Henry's visit...