The Model Yachtsman: Volume 2, Number 11 – February 1930

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Unfortunately in the conditions the competing designs were numbered and sent to governing the competition we omitted to state that each competitor was at liberty to enter as many designs as he wished but could only win one prize. As Mr. Sam. O. Berge (Norway), entered two designs which were placed first and third, we are awarding him these prizes, but the fourth design will be given a consolation prize of the same value as the third prize. The judge of the Competition was Major M. Heckstall Smith. As most readers will know, Major Heckstall Smith formulated the A-Class rule during the period when he was Editor of the Yachting Monthly. Major Heckstall Smith is one of the Official Measurers of the Y.R.A., and one of the best judges of a boat in the world, it is, therefore, a great honour to have him act as judge for our competition. The comments which he makes on the designs should be carefully studied by competitors as they cannot fail to profit therefrom. We have to thank him very much indeed for acting as judge. In accordance with the judge’s award, cheques have been forwarded as under to the winners : lst Prize. In accordance with our arrangements, all ten of the judge who was not aware of the identity of the designers until after the award had been made. “Seagull” was also of Scandinavian origin as she came from Norway. With such excellent designers in both Sweden and Norway, we should like to see both these countries summer. represented at Gosport this Although the first four designs are now available as blue prints through THE MODEL YACHTSMAN, it must be pointed out that the first and third designs are not eligible to compete in the British Championship. Anyone building the second boat would, however, have a very likely boat. Some might even prefer her on account of her fin-and-skeg type of keel, and she would be a good all-round boat, whereas the winner would be at her best in heavy weather. JUDGE’S REPORT. The standard of work on some of the designs for International A-elass Models, in connection with this competition, is extremely high. So high, in £5 5s. Od., Mr. Sam O. Berge, Saeveli Mile pr. Grimstad, Norway. fact, that it has not been easy to select the design which appeals to me as being the best. It has been Haslemere Road, East Southsea. £3 3s. Od., Mr. Reg. W. Lance, 11, a still more difficult task to criticise the three best of those sent in. 2np Prize. 192 The Model After taking everything into consideration, I have awarded the first place to No. 1, (“Mussolini”). She is a big powerful boat, evidently intended to perform best in heavy weather, as she is, I think, somewhat undercanvassed for all round work. She has, in my opinion, rather too much freeboard and would be all the better for a reduction of a quarter of an inch. The quarter beam penalty would be slightly. greater than that given in the table, but not enough to bring the boat over rating. The second place goes to No. 2 (‘‘Onward’’), which is of the popular fin keel type so successful in model yacht competitions for many years. This boat should, I think, give a good account of herself, particularly to windward, but, to my mind, she is just a little too lean aft, and there is, obviously, something wrong with her middle body. No. 4 waterline does not agree with No. 3 buttock, nor does it work in ‘well and truly’ with No. 3 and No. 5 waterlines. The design, otherwise, shows most excellent draughtmanship and is evidently the work February 1930 Yachtsman. No. 4 (““Guri’”’), another beautifully designed boat, ranks third. She is on the narrow side and should, I think, be a good performer in light weather, but perhaps inclined to ‘run off’ in a blow—especially in rough water and in squalls. This design would probably be all the better for all round sailing if the fore body, were to be filled out a little. Of the six unplaced designs, No. 6 (‘‘Mavis’’), stands out from the rest. She is a well balanced boat, but somewhat hard in the bilge and comparatively flat floored. No. 8 (‘‘Horizon,”) is a powerful boat but inclined to be rather box-like in her sections and her bulbed keel does not seem to suit her. No. 5 (“Seagull”), of the semi-fin type should sail well, but No. 7 (‘‘Polly’”’), has relatively too short forebody. No. 3 (‘*‘Whileaway”’), is another powerful boat but there is an indecision about her after sections which is not pleasing to the eye. No. 9 (‘“Mercury’’), and No. 10 (‘‘Azure’’), do not comply with the conditions of the competition. M. HecxstatL SMITH. of someone who has a practical knowledge of model yacht requirements. — — = —, — = ADVICE TO CONTRIBUTORS. If you’ve got a thought that’s happy— Boil it down. Make it short and crisp and snappy— Boil it down. ; When your brain its coin has minted, Down the page your pen has sprinted, If you want your effort printed— Boil it down. NOTICE THANK YOU! Boil it down. During the course of the year, the Editorial staff Fewer syllables the better— Boil it down. Make your meaning plain. Express it So we'll know—not merely guess it ; Then, my friend, ere you address it— Boil it down. Cut out all the extra trimmings— Boil it down. Skim it well—then skim the skimmings— Boil it down. When you're sure ’twould.be a sin to Cut another sentence into, Send it on, and we'll begin to BOIL IT DOWN! Author unknown. is not the advice of READERS. Our next number brings our Second Volume to a close and will be a special number. Amongst other things it will contain sail plan of our prize-winning design ‘‘Mussolini,” lines of “Onward,” the second design, by Reg. W. Lance, ‘Two ship models and a Five-masted Schooner,’ together with some Correspondence unavoidably held over, report of General Meeting of the M.Y.A., etc. Take out every surplus letter— (This TO THE MODEL YACHTSMAN, but is from Treasure Trove, collected by John O’ London). of THE MODEL YACHTSMAN has many, many queries to answer by post. If readers will refer to the Editorial Notes in reference to correspondence, they will see a humble request that a stamped envelope be sent with any queries requiring answers by post. As our postage bill (apart from postage on numbers sent out) amounts to over five per cent. of the total receipts from sale of the Magazine, it will be seen that in the course of a year this is a very serious item. It will also be seen that the work by no means ends with the production of the Magazine. Thank you! FOR SALE. Very fast 12-metres Yachts, great prize winners. Glass case finish, two suits sails. 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