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fortunately were ahead of the storm and reached Michigan City, Indiana, safely. The others either did not start or were forced down behind them. Extremely bad weather, high winds, and rough water continued for several days abut they pressed on, always ahead of any competitor. Their plane was damaged [[crossed out]] with [[/crossed out]] by wind and waves on several occasions, necessitating temporary repairs, but Verplanck and Havens flew into Detroit, winners of the Cruise, on July 18th, completing the major flying event of the year. It was indeed a most remarkable accomplishment for both men and machine and at Detroit the recieved the Aero Club of Michigan Silver Challenge Trophy and the Aero Club of America Medal of Merit.

Verplanck left for New York after the festivities to attend to business interests leaving the boat at Detroit with Havens who, for several days, carried many prominent social and business leaders of the city. This resulted in William E. Scripps and Barton L. Peck placing orders for Curtis flying boats for their personal use. While there Havens gave each man some preliminary instruction.

Following this, Havens flew on to Buffalo, New York, then [[crossed out]] where [[/crossed out]] he shipped the Verplanck craft to Albany. There Verplanck rejoined him and they flew down the Hudson River to Staten Island, New York on October 7th, completing the flights from Chicago to New York. Along the way this plane had been demonstrated at many points, carrying passengers and demonstrating the sport of water flying. In New York they were awarded the Curtiss Gold Medal for an outstanding flying accomplishment of the year. On October 16th Verplanck and Havens flew back up the Hudson River to Chelsea where a hangar had been erected to house the plane near Verplanck's home. Havens remained there for a time helping Verplanck get established. Verplanck flew his tests for pilot license on the 18th and obtained F.A.I. Hydro Certificate No. 35 dated October 20, 1913. That month they also flew for a movie called 'the Adventurers'. Verplanck became a member of the Aero Club of America on October 15th. After Havens left Verplanck continued to fly his boat actively for the remainder of the 1913 season entertaining friends and relatives with rides.