long, bent
in the shape of a boat, to give plenty of room for turning the
front wheel. On this main frame is built up a triangular mast, to
carry the mainsail and jib, having a combined area of about 40 sq.
ft. The frame is fastened to the bicycle by numerous pieces of
rope.
Sailing on a bicycle is very much different from sailing in a
boat, for the bicycle leans up against the wind, instead of
heeling over with it as the boat. It takes some time to learn the
supporting power of the wind, and the angle at which one must ride
makes it appear that a fall is almost sure to result. A turn must
be made by turning out of the wind, instead of, as in ordinary
sailing, into it; the boom supporting the bottom of the mainsail
is then swung over to the opposite tack, when one is traveling at
a good speed.
** Removing Iodine Stains [425]
A good way to chemically remove iodine stains from the hands or
linen is to wash the stains in a strong solution of hypo sulphite
of sodium, known as "hypo," which is procurable at any
photographic-supply dealer's or drug store.
There is no danger of using too strong a solution, but the best
results are obtained with a mixture of 1 oz.
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