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PROPERTY OF EATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ……… o~~~~~~ ;:a~~~—~~-..~~ … ~~~o , * * * * SUCCESS ·* *· .:· ·i* ** ** FAILURE ** turned· ·inside out•,; l l. ** 1949 . SEPTEMBER – — — ·- • ·- • • – IS Price Entered as Second-class matter March . . 25 Cents 31st, 1948, at the Post Office at Providence, 1949 -.’ . ..lx, . •• ~ ., Rhode !■land, o~~~~–~~o This magazine is intended to be a sen·ant of those whose interest lies in furthering i.1ternational adYancement of model and miniature yachting. It has no interest in personalities being raked over the coals. For that matter, we believe that the rank and file of membership making up the MYRAA, as well as those persons not members of the organization, don’t give a tinker’s whistl~ for that sort of thing any more than we do. A spirit of mutual co-operation shall prevail at all times. Friendship and gQodwill shall be promoted among the various clubs and the members·of them. To bring about a sportsmanlike attitude in all affairs direc.tJ.y or indirectly touohing upon the sport itself. Bickering and sniping is O-U-T. Frank and wholesome corrffipondence is invited. Constructive criticism lwithout malice aforethought] is a healthy thing. There is a vast difference between constructive criticism and caustic epithets or diatribes usuaUy the symptoms of a bad case of gastroenteritis; secondary ailments, ad finiturn. There is an old teaching which says “Faith without works is dead.” If everyone having a little faith in the future of model yachting will do a little work to back up that faith, our rr:agazine can becon:e a topnotcher with a circulation so far-reaching that a justifiable sense of pride will reward those sincere folks who are now called upon to carry the heavy burden of reorganization. Will you be a “lifter and not a leaner~” Thank you. The La ROCQUE COMPANY Publishers 92 Douglas Ave. Providence 8, R. I.. Philip Barr, Founded MODEL in 1945 by Editor Charles H. Farley Official Publication of the YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Addru• all corre•pondence ~ 92 DOUGLAS AVE.. ,. $2.00 to PROVIDENCE. 8. R. I. Subscription, One Year, in U. S. and Canada: $2.50 ‘ Make all Checks and “MODEL Money Orders YACHTING” Foreign payable to All rights reserved. Nothing that appears in ;hH magazine may be reproduced. Eitlur wholly or in ;art, without written permissio11 of the Editor acting for the MYRAA or from a conti-ibutvr who reserves his rights. Vol. V SEPTEMBER No. 56 THE PUBLISHERS SAY: Editors may come and editors may go but life in these United States will go on as usual. With the resignation of Mr. Freeman J. Santos as the editor of this magazine, it became necessar)’ for the publishers thereof to find another editor so that Model Yachting would continue on its definite mission, namely, to serve the enthusiasts of the sport. Whatever ifs, ands and buts transpired in the past, that is just so much water over the dam. Beginning with this issue, Mr. Philip Barr takes over the editorship of the magazine. He has set up a new policy for us to follow henceforth. That policy is primarily fostering the good and welfare of the sport of model yachting, and for the dissemination of news pertaining to the sport and such other items as will be found of general interest to all. MY UNKNOWN FRIENDS: Greetings and salutations! In accepting the responsibility of editorship of Model Yachting Mag!zine I do so with the full knowledge that I am assuming a task at present which is an unenviable one. With God as my Partner, l never flinch in. meeting responsibility. I shall face the tasks ahead with faith and confidence in the sportsmanship of every model yachting enthusiast. I shall regard the 2 past as stepping stones to the future. As a result of past experiences, undergone by the niEltional organization, the future will be exactly that sort of new experience which the combined pulling-together-rower will produce. Technical questions will be handled Ly son.eone capahle of passing along the right information. Regional editorial contributors will be put on our staff as fast as we can get them lined up. Through them we hope for a full ne\\s coverage, and thus make the magazine a source of reliable information and much interest. In the meantime, send me items which would be of general interest to model yachting enU-.usiasts. As much of the material received will be used each month as space will permit. Let us hope time will not Le too far distant when the magazine will be so large that space will not be at a premium. In the spirit of friendship and good will, I am at your service. Phillip Barr, Editor. _______ MODEL YACHTING,______ EDITOR’S _ COLUMN Thanks, boys, for helping me get the mailing list re-constructed in time for mailing out this issue. Co-operation—it’s wonderful! Details not as yet available, hut in the next issue I’ll tell you about the fine proposition the Publishers of this magazine will make to every individual wishing to win a first· class Model Yacht. Here is a hiot. Make a list of model yachting enthusiasts whom you know, then ascertain if they are subscribers to this magazine. Keep this information under your hat until the next issue arrives. You will be happy over the news about how you can win that model yacht! No fooling, boys, it will be a beauty! As this issue goes to press, I am very much encouraged over the fine spirit demonstrated by a great many of the members, and in particular, Dr. Houk and his fellowofficers. Telegrams, air mail letters and other rapid means of communication· were employed. It is the sort of spirit that gets things done. I believe this spirit will grow in the hearts of the whole membership as time passes. How about sending me some feature articles for publication in future issues? Maki ~em constructive and informative. No belly-aching, please. If you have some photos of ycrur sailing yachts, and they are unusually interesting, let’s have ’em! Attach a short description or a bit of news relating to them. EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS “It particularly distresses me, as it must you, to think of the possibilities in connection with the proposed discontinuation of Model Yachting magazine …… ! hope that something can be worked out, and would appreciate further correspondence with you on. the suhject.” Theodorn W. Houk, M .. D. [Ed. Note] We have written the good doctor in accordance with his expreEsions. “I was ready to call it a day but it looks to me as though you are going to get the magazine in better shape and give subscribers something besides a lot of grabbing–.” C.W.H. [Ed. Note] Thanks, friend. We propose to do just that. NEWS Long Fred won Full FL ASH !!! distance phone call from Mr. Pigeon advising the “Ranger” the Cup again for America. coverage later. NEW DEPARTMENT A Technical Column for Questions and Answers on Model Yachting will be a feature in the next issue, provided, we can secure the right man to handle it. Who do you nominate for the joh? Write the editor at once. RACING RESULTS The Annual A Class race for the year 3 The races were sailed strictly up to the rules and only two disqualifications were called. There were six officials around the Pool and the Boston Model Yacht Club want to thank each one for their valued assistance during the race, Daniel Manning, Lester Carmer, Harry Richardson, James A. Potter, William Hoeg. When we hear that the English A Class Cham pion ship 43 models sailing from all over England and Scotland and we in America can only have four models sailing something is wrong, and should be mended. After the presentation of the cup, Mr. Ballantyne packed up his model and was away for a long dri,e hack to Port Washington. Fred L. Pigeon, O.D. 1949 was held on the Pool of the Boston Model Yacht Club Aug. 5-6-7, 4 Model A Yachts participating. Arawa IV :\Jill Pond Aines Ballant) ne Lewis G. Parker Lynn Margaret Stafford Levy Boston Marge L. ,, Wm. P. Bithell Redskin Race started at 10 A.l\J., wind So. West 6 to 10 miles per hour, the races were run off smoothly with ,ery few resails. Lunch period was called at ·12:15 to resume race at 1 P.M. The ·wind was holding true and and we finished 4 complete rounds at 5:15 P.M .. Scores at that time for 4 rounds were Ballantyne 51 points, Parker 33 points, Levy 21 points, Bithell 21 points. Saturday morning opened fine with the same direction of wind around 6 to 10 miles per hour. The rounds were run off without only a few resails, and some ,ery close racing, many not over one or two boat lengths. Lunch time was called at 12 :15 and the club ser,ed one of caterer Silers famous clam chowder, hot coffee and ice cream. Charles H. Farley was present, the first time he has been down to the club this year. Racing was started again at 1:30 and continued until 4 rounds were finished. The score at the end of 8 rounds was as follows: Ballantyne – 98 points Parker – 57 points Levy – 57 points Bithell – 28 points. Sunday, the third and last rounds got under way at 10:30; two rounds were to be sailed. Wind in the same quarter, but had dropped to about 6 miles per hour. At the completion of the 2 rounds, making 10 complete rounds sailed, the score was Ballantyne 123 points, Levy 70 points, Park-er – 68 points, Bithell – 39 points. At the conclusion of the racing we all adjourned to the Club House where Mr. Ball~nt~ne was presented the National Cup, his first win. He made a few kind remarks and we all were very much pleased that he had the honor to finish first. The Boston Model Yacht Club will present him with a Revere Bowl on his return from England, as the National Association used to do years ago. ‘Frisco Bay Area June 19– The Season Race for the X Class which was sailed off in a brisk Southwest breeze of 12 knot strength, brought out seven competitors and some good sailing was enjoyed under typical California sunshine. Many spectators lined the banks of the pond showed considerable interest in the proceedings. The only casualty t9 be recorded was the disrnasting of Capt. Tofte’s Wasp in a collision during the preliminary trials. Results follow: Boat Skipper Score No. 25 Collet 25 points No. 17 23 Hammond No. 24 23 Gallagher No. 66 20 Bothner No. 40 18 Pearsall No. 9 Mqyes 18 No. 22 17 Petterson A brisk 15-knot Westerly wind, punctuated at times with some sharp squalls which caused many knockdowns and some unexpected broaching, marked the M class event of June 26. Five contenders started but only four finished, Hull’s No. 1 havin~ dropped out. So it did not take long to settle this contest with results as follows: Boat Skipper Score No. 726 Gallagher 13 No. 49 Pearsall 11 No. 26 Schmidt 9 4 No. 21 No. 1 Hayden Hull In general these races shall be sailed in conformity with the Racing Rules of this Club. A fee of 15¢ per hoat shall Le collected from each entrant, such amounts shall be held by a member to be agreed upon. When sufficient races have been held ancl the amount of $5.00 is on ha~d. the series shall he declared closed and the toat ha\·in”‘0 cored the highest numl:.er of points to that
