Washington's chances of becoming j
one of the regatta centers of the j
United States loom bright after these [
exhibitions. The staging for water
meets reaches perfection on the Poto
mac. A natural vantage point for
spectators is furnished by the Speed
way and Hains Point. The river is
wide enough to allow room for a large
fleet of pleasure craft besides ample
lanes for the competition.
It is estimated that more than fifty
thousand people viewed the races yes
terday. and probably more will line
the banks and the course today to see
the slim boats skim the waters at
speeds of sixty, seventy and eighty
miles an hour. It is a stirring spec
tacle. indeed, and those who miss
viewing it will lose a thrill.
The Corinthian Yacht Club, under
w hose auspices the present races are
held, and the President's Cup regatta
committee, who were instrumental in
the staging of the largest speedboat
regatta ever held in the United States,
are to be congratulated. They have
given the National Capital a view of
a thrilling sport. The city will de
mand more of these exhibitions, and
nothing could be more fitting than an
annual competition on the Potomac
for the solid gold President's Cup.
