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D.B.C.Y. [Detroit Boat Club yacht] regatta, # 18 turning water works stake first, c1900-1910. Creator: Johns Johnston
![D.B.C.Y. [Detroit Boat Club yacht] regatta, # 18 turning water works stake first, c1900-1910. Creator: Johns Johnston](/p/731/dbcy-detroit-boat-club-yacht-regatta-36323292.jpg.webp "D.B.C.Y. [Detroit Boat Club yacht] regatta, # 18 turning water works stake first, c1900-1910. Creator: Johns Johnston")
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D.B.C.Y. [Detroit Boat Club yacht] regatta, # 18 turning water works stake first, c1900-1910. Creator: Johns Johnston
D.B.C.Y. [Detroit Boat Club yacht] regatta, # 18 turning water works stake first, between 1900 and 1910
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This photograph, taken between 1900 and 1910 by renowned photographer Johns Johnston, showcases the Detroit Boat Club yacht regatta, specifically the #18 race with the lead boat, D.B.C.Y., turning at the Water Works stake first. The Detroit Boat Club, founded in 1883, was a prominent social and recreational organization in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The regatta was a highly anticipated annual event, attracting a large crowd of spectators and participants. In this image, we see several sailboats skillfully navigating the Detroit River, their sails billowing in the wind. The lead boat, D.B.C.Y., turns sharply at the Water Works stake, a geographical feature marking the beginning of a turn in the racecourse. The crew, all men, work together to steer the boat, while the jib and spinnaker sails are trimmed to catch the wind. The American flag proudly flies from the mast, symbolizing the patriotism and national pride of the era. The photograph, taken as a dry plate negative on glass, is a testament to the rich maritime heritage of Detroit and the United States. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to witness the leisurely pastime of sailing and the camaraderie of the Detroit Boat Club during the early 20th century.
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