s

a

Page 12, January 28, 1979- Sunday News

Our conversation was
interupted by an explosion.
The clew tore out of the
storm jib, and flapped like a

\ thousand firecrackers. They -

had to go back on deck to
raise the staysail in its place,
and could hardly move on
deck, staggering and sliding.
It seemed to take a long time
to get the next sail set.
Immediately after, however,
the -motion of the vessel
eased as the wind in the
staysail_ held her more

upright ‘and reduced the
rolling. We began to make
some headway, and soon
were ploughing our way
back to Vancouver — more
or less.

Charlie was the first to get
seasick. He dived for the
cockpit curtains and draped
his upper body outside.
Unfortunately he picked the
weather side, and a breaking
sea washed over him,

soaking the parts that hadn't

‘got wet while he was on

deck. It's a chain reaction
when one person gets ill, and
Claudette was the next to go.

With one leaning out the
port side of the wheelhouse
and one out of the starboard
I began to feel as if we

the side of the boat and

Back to Vancouver -

declare ourselves a hospital .
ship. ‘But that wasn’t all.
Soon “Mary joined the rail
gang, and when J looked
back at Annie she was very

‘white and vowing never to
. eat corned beef hash again. I

told her that an experien
tugboat skipper had told me
that the answer to
seasickness was to keep
swallowing, so for the rest of
the trip she kept up in-
credible control of mind
over reflexes.
UNDER CONTROL

_ 4im took over the wheel,
and I donned ‘safety harness
and lifejacket and went on
deck. The sea had abated
somewhat, and I was able to
rescue the storm jib and
bring it in. I raised the
mainsail and shook the reefs
out of it and the staysail, and
soon, we were racing along
with things much more
under control. Like all non-
sufferers from mal de mer,

‘Jim and I were inspired to

make dreadful jokes at the
expense of the sufferers.

Jim allowed that he hadn't
been sick since they found
the dead sow on the farm
and pulled her legs out with
a chain while trying to load
the corpse with a front-end
loader, and I asked someone-
if they wanted a drink or
some corned beef hash.

Between us we managed to |

~ ~

Whether you're an enthusiastic beginner, or a seasonedleague —
player, whether your game is squash, racquetball, or tennis, you'll
play better at Lions Gate Racquets Ctub.

Pro fan Bradey is just one of the reasons. Our courts are anather
—exactingly designed and constructed to provide sure footing,
true bounce, no-glare lighting and good acoustics. Add to that a
comfortable viewing lounge, lockers with saunas, a knowledgeable
and genuinely involved staff, and you have ail the ingredients for

8 consistent, concentrated

best.

game—your

And it's easier to become a part of Lions Gate than you might
think. We have memberships for singles, couples, and families,
end reduced rates for groups of four or more. We even have a
special ‘Wallbanger’ membership that fets the whole family play
‘sQuash and racquetball fer cnty $250 plus monthly dues—there are
no court fees for squash and racquetball at Lions Gate. ,

Hf you want to know more about lan's clinics, our great facilities,
or how you can make Lions Gate a past of your game, phone
980-5734. Christine or Sytvia will be glad to answer your questions,

Of, arrange a visit to the best racquets club in town.

THE BEST FACILITIES —
FOR YOUR BEST GARIE

1185 West 26th Street, North Vancouver 980-5734

wae Nt
here eae te

start another wave of nausea
(fm sorry now, but it
seemed funny then) and

‘Charlie ended up in a bunk

while Clandette and Annie
commiserated with each
other.

But alfs well that ends
well. By the tinte we reached
Vancouver everyone had
recovered, even Charlie. I

- was worried about him,

thinking that ‘he had the

‘Russian flu or something,
‘but the minute we docked

the colour returned to his
cheeks and he was magically
transformed into a healthy

_ person. There’s something

about dry land that makes
seasick people better in ten
seconds. Sometimes even
the thought of dry land
makes them feel better. ~

NORTH SHORE INT. PLAZA HOTEL ay
MARINE DR. ns

help |
your

‘help your
heart 7

Western
Canada

~ Open 7 days aweek
Mon. to Fri.

10 am-10pm
Sat. & Sun.
from

10 am-6 pm