Word: river
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...that the Canoe Club has inaugurated its career by a successful regatta, it ought not to allow the interest in the sport to become dormant. It would be a good plan to arrange for one or two cruises up the Charles River, or else down the harbor, before the close of the year. There is nothing more pleasant than a day spent in paddling, and we feel sure that if the club were to try the experiment of a cruise, it would be found successful...
...first regatta of the Harvard Canoe Club took place on the Charles river course Saturday afternoon, and proved a complete success. The weather was almost perfect and the stiff west wind blowing down the course gave an opportunity for each to show all the skill he could command in managing the frail crafts. The first event was the sailing race, in which six men entered. The breeze made things very lively at the start, but the canoes got off pretty well together. The rough water around Union boat-honse bothered the contestants considerably, and soon three of them dropped...
Harvard Canoe Club Races-Charles River Course...
...Harvard Canoe Club begins an active existence this morning by a "regatta" on the Charies river. Canoeing has every requisite for a popular pastime, and its popularity seems to be growing year by year. We wish the club every success and hope that it may become a regular institution at Harvard...
...officers of the Canoe Club have surveyed the Charles River course for the races which will take place next Saturday...