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i949 I i. CTOBER; • t \ A~t.his issue goes. to The LaRocque Company Publ;shers 92 Douqlas Ave., Providcncr. II, R.I Philip Technical wishes to have us continue publication. By concerted effort of the leadership and the followers of the sport these desires can be fulfilled. The sole effort of a rew people will not suffice. Those who hold to the view of “let’s wait and see what happens,” may discover too late that their “do nothing” attitude was responsible for eventualities transpiring to their deep regret. EDITORS Dr. T.W.Houk Mr. A.R. Lassel \fr. Fred L. Pigeon Mr. William Bithell !\fr. Ains Ballantyne E11roPean Retresentati11e Mr. Charles R. Seabrooke 29 Trcsham Ave. Har.k11!y, E.9. London, England Soutli .4merir.an Correspondwt Mr. Fritz Rabe Misiones 1487, Cc1sila de Correo 253 Moni evidl:”‘:, Uruguay This issue is prac’tirally a donation on the part of the publishers. • It is proof of their faith and confidence in the topflight leadership of the national association. 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Either wholly or in part, without written permission of the Editor acting for the MYRA1l ar from a contributor who rrsi:r11e.s his rights. Vol. V OCTOBER – the. model -yachting fraternity as a unit Barr, Editor ASSOCIATE 0 press it-,vQJ.1ld~ip pear to u I.hat continuation of the magazine is out of the doubtful sta”‘e. However, through further negotiations, a definite plan of permanent financing will result in time for the November is ue to go forth on schedule. We are convinced that Clubs and individuals not helonging lo the M. Y.R.A.A., wishing to subscribe lo the magazine, will send their subscriptions direct to- No. . ., 57 Model Yachtin~, 92 Douglas Ave., Prov.RI. Editorial In our last issue we endeavored to make crystal clear the future policy of the publishers and the new editorial staff. Letters have been coming to us from many sources approving that policy. THE INTERNATIONAL TROPHY The coveted cup won by the “Ranger” has not as yet arrived in this count.ry. As we go to press, we must postpone the “Ranger–Pigeon” feature stor)’ until next month. Dr. T.W. Houk of Seattle, has labored unceasingly in an attempt to find an equitable solution to the problem of sustaining this publication. We have done our best to co-operate with him. Our staff photographer has been on ( Continued on Page 7) 2 RACING REPORTS a rocky i land. Ranger clear.eel first, clo. elr followed by Mist and Revanche. The gallant Frenchman pers.~vered and indulged in much hard rowing. In trying to clear the first mark buoy, he allowed his boat too long a lead and was la~.t seen making a disappearan.ce into some reeds, looking for his boat. After some time, he emerged but had to gracefully retire as he damaged his shrouds in the outrigger of his rowboat. A keen struggle ensued to be first round the second b;ioy, Ranger made a long leg hut appeared to lose the wind on the West side. Mist made short tacks in the centre of the lake [local knowledge I presume] and Revanche favoured the East side. Mist cleared the second buoy first and proceeded to run home, Revanche followed, but stood rather too far inshore. In a fluctuating wind, many r~trims wer:_enecessary, before Mis~. crossed the finishing li.ne, with Revanche and Ranger behind. INTERNATIONALRACES held in England Aug. 14 to 17, 194,9 “Yachting Monthly Cup” “\~ 1ing & Wing Cup” for the fa test run to leeward in Y.M. Cup races. “Allen Forbes Cup” for Open Water racin~All for International “A” Class Yachts. ALLEN FORBES CUP- Early on Sunday, Aug. 14th, two lai:ge coaches left the Clubhouse of the Fleetwood M.Y.C. with visitors and competitors and yachts, to proceed to Lake Windermere for the above races. It was regretted that the Belgians could not make the trip, as they had to attend to rigging trouble. Arriving at Windermere at 11 :30 A.M., the party was welcomed to lunch, by the Windermere M.Y.C. who had undertaken all arrangements for the races, with the co-operation of the Royal Windermere Yacht Club. Visitors, competitors, and officials were taken over the course, in three launches, where the magnificent scenery was greatly admired by all. Draw for positions having been made, competitors and visitors etc. now proceeded to the starting point, for the first course, a long beat, a short reach and then the run home, distance about :3~-{. miles. The starter and judge, C.R. Seabrooke, got them off to a good sailing breeze. Competitors and yachts were– Times- Mist 51 min. 25 sec. Revanch~ 52 min. 0 sec. Ranger 53 min. 15 sec. Vic [ France·] towed his boat m. Seoond Course- A long beat to the 2nd buoy, and a run home to the line. After a short rest and redraw for positions, the three yac,hts started off again. Ranger at once f:orged into the lead, and whilst the yachts were never far a part, Ranger easily maintained her lead to cross the line first in 49 minutes 55 seconds; Mist 50 min. 33 sec.; Revanche, 51 min. 0 sec. Distanc.e of course, about 2¾ miles. [Gt Britain won the Cup for the First time] Denmark “Revanche” Kai Ipsen France “Vic” H. Boussy Or eat Bcitain “Mist” Croft [Windermere M.Y.C. Nominated by the M.Y.A.1 U.S.A. “Ranger” A. Ballantyne Gt. Britain,101 min. 58 sec. ls.t Denmark, 103 min. 0 sec. 2nd U.S.A., 103 min. 10 sec. 3rd Onl-y 1 min. 12 sec. separated the three yachts over a total distance of about six miles. Tea was taken in a local restaurant, and after the usual speech.es, a very happy party returned to Fleetwood. These Skippers all mann!’)d their own rowboats. The four yachts got away to a good start and the Ranger immediately went in the lead to the windward buoy, which consisted of several tacks to clear Floating Debt–A 1929 Yacht that has not been paid for. 3 YACHTING MONTHLY CUPMonday Aug. Round Round 4 Bel 61ium Denmark France Britain U.S.A. 15Lh. I Wind-S.W.-15-20 M.P.H. – long leg and short leg to windward. petitors, in tuning up, each yacht having a trial “hors.fl”, of one of the British “A” Class yachts, that had competed in the British Championships the week previous. It was regretted by all that Portugal were like Norway, unahle to come. It had been agree.cl by the Joint International Committee that 8 rounds were to he sailed. A start was made at 2:30 P.M. in a medium wind. U.S.A. took the lead, and never lost it. The following tables will better show the progress of the ra.~es. Uilenspiegel P. de Wad Revanche K. Ipsen Vic H. Boussy Scamp L.K.Corrooin Ranger W.G.Bithell 8 48 35 IO 40 20 69 As Bel.~ium were very disappointed at their efforts, t.he O.O.D. Mr. A. Bell, asked permission of the competitors, to replace Belgian mate with a young local lad. This being granted, the Belgian boat began to improve in Wind increasin_g, British boat was first to change down to second suite of sails. Ranger still showing real championshi.p class and scored maximum m this round. Can hardly be caught. The morning was spent by the 5 com- Belgium Denmark France Britain U.S.A. 2 6 12 Round 5 B’elgium Denmark France Britain U.S.A. 2 13 11 10 14 8 16 4 52 5 40 16 56 17 86 Third day Wed. Aug. 17th Round 6 Round 2 Belgium Denmark France Britain U.S.A. Wind M. to fresh. 4 6 13 26 5 16 10 20 18 32 Belgium Denmark France Britain U.S.A. Obviously the Belgian boat was outclassed, the British bout had rudder trouble and was remedied after the 1st round. Round 3 Belgium Denmark France Britain U.S.A. – 3 19 11 63 12 52 18 92 6 7 Ranger was having a bad spell, and was beaten to windward by the Belgian . yacht , very much to her skippers delight. The British yacht was now making up ground and her skipper was cheered at the end of each heat. Second Day. Tue
