Topsails, perhaps, are the sails which require renewing more frequently than any other, as they get out of shape so quickly if very much is demanded from them. For a small yacht, if she carries a topmast, three topsails are a sufficient outfit. They should be a jibheader, a gaff, and a balloon or jackyarder. One yard ought to serve for both the gaff and jackyard topsail, and these sails should be made the same length on the head. This will save having to carry about a deckload of timber. OUTFIT It is frequently a question of great moment, what kind and what amount of outfit it is necessary to take away on a summer's cruise, and the writer finds it a great convenience to keep a list of everything that goes to form not only his sea kit, but stores and necessaries as well. Such a list prevents one from forgetting small necessaries. A small air-tight 'uniform tin case' and a painted seaman's bag are the best equipment for carrying clothes. The lists are as follows:-- FIRST LIST: THE KIT The tin case holds-- A dress suit and shoes A shore-going suit 3 linen shirts 6 collars White ties Gloves Ink, blotting paper, paper and envelopes Mr. Lloyd's Euxesis As may be seen, the tin box only contains the shore-going outfit. The Euxesis mentioned is for those who shave, as with it there is no need of hot water to perform the operation. In the bag should be-- 4 flannel shirts 2 pairs of flannel pygamas 1/2 doz. pairs of socks, 2 pairs of which should be thick 2 pairs of thick warm stockings 1 pair of warm slippers 2 pairs of common blue india-rubber solid shoes 1 pair of brown leather shoes 2 blue guernseys, hand knit 4 bath towels and 1/2 doz. others Sponge bag Dressing case 1 suit of thick pilot cloth 1 old pair of thick blue trousers 1 large thick square comforter 1 common serge suit 1 pair of mittens 1 pair of tanned leather boots For comfort in a small yacht it is impossible to do with less. Of course it may be thought foolish taking the tin case stocked as it is, but experience has taught that even in the wildest and most out-of-the-way spots occasions arise when all pleasure is spoiled by not having the evening change of kit at hand. SECOND LIST: GROCERIES, ETC. Matches 1/2 doz. boxes of floats for oil lamp 1/2 doz. boxes of night-lights 6 lbs. of candles 8 to the lb. and 2 bedroom candlesticks 1 doz. tins of unsweetened tinned milk 1 lb. of tea 1/2 doz. coffee and milk in tins 1/2 doz. tins of chocolate and milk Plate powder Varnish for yellow leather shoes Corkscrew Sardine-box opener 3-lb. tin of marmalade Pepper Mustard Jar of salt 1 doz. tins of sardines 3 tins of herring à la sardines 2 lb. captain's biscuits 1 doz. packages of jelly powder 6 doz. tinned soups Soap, 1 bar of common brown Soap, 1 bar of scented Wicks for stoves Plate, clothes, and boot brushes 2 chamois leathers. Cheese, butter, bread, 1/2 loaf per diem per man