The Model Yachtsman: Volume 4, Number 4 – July 1931

HO ODE t {} ih a. 3 _—- ——— – — . oo Editorial … Bre News of the Little Ships Our Scottish Page _.. .. 64 The Auxiliary Schooner ‘John Williams V’’ A-class Model by A. E. Foster Wooden Hulls for Model Power Boats Correspondence The Keel Row ate — … POUVRUURUMOLURCLOMILRLAN < Gg eee GOLDEN HOUSE, GREAT PULTENEY LONDON. W.1. STREET, | July 1931 The Model ‘ Yachtsman. ? BOND'S 1-Metre Speed Model Yachting Association Boat GOSPORT Hulls SRE " a ox as REGATTA, 1931 British A-Class Championship (SELECTION RACES). July 27th—30th, inclusive. International Races Bond's New 1-metre Single Step Hulls are made of thin 3-ply wood and are very light in weight, weighing only 4lozs. The profile and step have been (Entrants: Belgium, France, U.S.A. and Britain). carefully designed for high speed work and are ideal for fitting with a petrol engine or flash steam plant. August Ist, 3rd and 4th. Length 39”. Beam 12”. Weight 4lozs. Price £3 10s. Od. Carriage extra. 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The result of this race was :—Ilst, “Blackbird” (G. Beale) 18 points—Rose Bowl. 2nd, ““Dumanico” (D. Jenkins), 15 points— Biscuit Barrel. 3rd—‘‘Sooner” (E. Wakeman), 15 points—Condiment Set. {The latter two sailed twice to decide the rubber. In the afternoon a 6-meter 132-in. championship was sailed off, when 8 boats also started. The wind still held fresh, and suited this class of yacht much better than smaller boats. The result was as follows :—Ist—‘‘Dumary” (D. Jenkins), 18 points— Cup and Cigarette Container. 2nd—* Tess” (E. Higgins), 15 points—Bronzes. 3rd—** Elvina ” (A. H. Harlow), 12 points—Barometer. The Club this year organised a novelty in the form of a Spectators’ Race. Spectators were invited to hire a boat from the enclosure and sail it. Ten entries were received, and some very interesting sport was witnessed. Applications were made for boats for this race for long after the last one had been lent out, which points out the enthusiasm of July 1931 59 The Model Yachtsman. the spectators. The result of this race was :— Ist—*‘ Sooner” (skipper, Mrs. Clack), 18 points— Sweet Tray. 2nd—* Blackbird” (skipper, Miss Smith), 15 points—Salad Bowl. 3rd—‘ Llan” (skipper, E. Shaw, of Rotherham), 9 points—Ash Tray. During the day the Club’s Model Torpedo Boat Destroyer cruised the lake, and several successful wireless control signals were received, actuating the rudder of the boat. Another interesting item was an attempt by Mr. Westmoreland, of Manchester, to break the World’s Hydroplane Record speed. Mr. Westmoreland made the attempt twice during the afternoon, but was unsuccessful, owing to a joint blowing in one ease and burner trouble in the second instance. However, he managed to show the inter- J. P. Plant, whilst Mr. G. Thompson kept the score throughout the contest. Birkenhead and Birmingham boats were the competitors on Saturday, the Stoke-on-Trent boats and *‘ Cingalee,” from Birkenhead, coming into the racing on Monday. The result was in doubt right up to the last race and upon scores being checked it was found that ‘“‘Sandrova”’ had won the trophy. Her designer, builder and skipper, E. B. Savage, Vice-Commodore of the Birmingham Club, received the congratulations of those assembled for being the first winner of the McDonald Trophy. The second prize was won by Mr. H. C. Arrowsmith’s ‘‘ Madcap.” ‘* Auderny”’ and “Lady Ann” tied with 27 points, and the result of a re-sail placed Mr. J. 8. Goddard’s “Lady Ann” third and Mr. A. R. Andrew’s “‘ Auderny”’ fourth. Scores. ested crowd what Hydroplanes really look like. We should be very interested to have details of the methods of wireless control that were employed. —Kditor, The M.Y. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM M.Y.C. The racing for the McDonald Trophy at Whitsuntide provided two days capital sport at Salford Park. The City Club seems to have made great strides within the space of two years, and must now be recognised as among the leading clubs in the country. They sail on a big sheet of water, an old reservoir in a City park, and this, though used as a rowing lake, is freed at one end for the model yachts on sailing days. The regatta attracted four entries from Birkenhead, some half-dozen from Stoke-on-Trent, and these with the home fleet made up a total of eighteen. All the boats expected competed, those from outside the Birmingham area were much admired by the local club members. It was evident that from the appearance of the visitors the local fleet of 10-raters would be required to do their best if the Trophy was to remain in Birmingham. The splendid MacDonald Cup was the great prize, and the Birmingham Club are fortunate in their president, the Chairman of the Parks Committee, who commissioned Elkingtons to turn out something very special. Sailing commenced on Saturday at 10.30, Mr. A. E. Foster, of Birkenhead M.Y.C., officiating as 0.0.D. A steady breeze was blowing from the S.W. and the light-weather boats made the best of it. The course set was an unusual one; local knowledge, therefore, was of little advantage. The racing on Monday was of a different character, heavy winds of almost gale force prevailing the whole day. Mr. J. 8S. Goddard, of the Stoke-onTrent M.Y.C. and Llandudno, acted as O.0.D. on Monday, the starters being Messrs..F. Eades and Points. “Sandrova”’ (E. B. Savage), Birmingham ** Madcap ” (H. C. Arrowsmith), Stoke-on-Trent * Lady Ann” (J. 8. Goddard), Stoke-on-Trent ** Auderny ” (A. R. Andrew), Birkenhead woe ** Alicia” (W. H. Davey), Birmingham and Bournville… sien -_ Lr 33 30 27 Dk wes ee ** Cingalee ” (H. 8S. Hodgkinson), Birkenhead… ‘“*Samphire ” (A. C. Thompson), Birmingham… … * Astra’ (J.C. W. Dean), Stoke-on-Trent 15 15 6 ‘* Lady Betty’ (E. Barton), Birmingham _…._-.24 ** Lady Margaret’ (S. McFarlane), Birmingham 24 ‘* Marjorie” (J. H. Cunningham), Birmingham 24 ** Seagull’ (N. Powell), Birmingham … we «24 ‘“*Sandragon”’ (C. E. Lemon), Birmingham … 21 .. QI ‘“‘ Thetis’ (N. Lloyd), Birkenhead . … ‘* Maura’ (W. M. Carpenter), Birkenhead… 18 ‘* Bunty ” (R. H. Openshaw), Stoke-on-Trent… 15 The staging of the two days’ event was capital, and the principal officers who had organised the regatta left nothing to chance. They showed that a combination of Devo ians and Scots is one of power. The standard of design of the competing craft and their handling were excellent ; practically all were newly built and with new sails, and, save for the dismal rain of the Saturday afternoon, the wind and weather were favourable. A most agreeable feature of the regatta was the Club’s hospitality of both luncheon and tea, tastefully set out in the spacious boathouse at the lake side. The racing was watched by large numbers of interested spectators. During the Monday afternoon a programme of music was provided by the band of the Birmingham Small Arms Company. The prizes were presented by Mrs. W. H. Davey, the wife of the Commodore. 60 The Model Yachtsman NORTH OF ENGLAND NEWS. THE MODEL YACHTING ASSOCIATION’S MANCHESTER 10-RATER REGATTA. After an unpromising Sunday the Club was favoured with a glorious day on May 25th for its 10-Rater event, with a good 8.W. breeze blowing. There was a good entry for the race, twelve boats actually starting. Two Bradford boats scored at the start, ‘‘ Remora” and “ Renée,’ both winning their heats. Following this, one of the Hull fliers, ‘“‘ Humbri,” took 5 points from its Club mate, “ Bluenose.”’ In doing this she broke her mast just below the truck, but was repaired in time to carry on. The next heat pro- duced two South Manchester boats, *‘ Ariel,” which beat “ Atlanta’ by 5 points. The two visitors on the water, Mr. Fenn of Fleetwood with ‘‘ Gertrude,” and Mr. Amlot with ‘“‘ MacTed,” both sailed exceedingly well, Mr. Amlot eventually getting the 3rd prize. The winner, Mr. Holman’s ‘‘ Humber ” (East Hull), is very fast to windward and, having a full body, will stand a blow. There were actually 16 entries, but only 12 sailed, the results betng as follows :—‘‘ Humber” (J. Holman, East Hull M.Y.C.), 44 points; ‘ Bluenose’ (W. Swift, East Hull M.Y.C)., 37 points ; *“MacTed”’ (H. Amlot, Birkenhead M.Y.C.), 35; *““Renée”’ (F. E. Turner, Bradford M.Y.C.), 34; ** Elizabeth ’’ (C. Dyson, South Manchester M.Y.C.), 31; ‘“ Lady Anne” (W. Base, Wilmstow M.Y.C.), 30; “ Remora” (F. Thompson, Bradford M.Y.C.), 27; “Iona” (S. G. Stevens, Platt M.Y.C.). 27; ** Ariel’? (W. Jones, South Manchester M.Y.C.), 24; ‘“ Atlanta” (J. Hammond, South Manchester M.Y.C.), 20; ‘‘ Gertrude” (B. Fenn, Fleetwood M.Y.C.), 19; “XLSA” (H. Kelly, Platt M.Y.C.), 2. BRADFORD MODEL YACHT CLUB. The fortnightly “‘ Flag ’’ Races held by the above Club have been run, so far, with success. The local Council has seen fit to place rowing boats on Yeadon Dam, and naturally entailed damage in the shape of broken masts, etc. The result is that many men will not risk their yachts out when the rowing boats are out. However, so far the rain has driven off the amateur oarsmen every Saturday, and we have been able to race. Four “ Flag” races have been sailed, present positions and scores being as follows:—‘‘A” Class, “Mary” (W. Harrison), “Juno” (E. North), “ Valkyrie” (EK. Whitaker). 10-Raters—*‘ Britannia” (J. P. Clapham), 36 points ; “* Renée ” (E. Turner), 26 points ; ‘‘ Sheila ” (S. Roo), 21 points. > ‘“ Britannia,” a Prospero design, had undergone an extensive overhaul last winter, and is sailing very consistently. July 123] In the small 6-meter Class, ‘“‘ Blue Bird,’ an * Ailsa’ design, now owned by Mr. Kitchen, has first place with 21 points, closely followed by “ Dainty ” (S. Brayshaw), 16 points. On the evening of May 21st the ‘‘ Vernon Dawson” Cup, for small 6-meters and 18-footers, was contested. Three boats only entered, as it is difficult for men to get out to Yeadon early in the evening. Ina fresh easterly breeze the sailing was very close. the destination of the Cup being unknown until the last heat. Result: ‘‘ Blue Bird ” (G. C. Kitchen), 6 points; ‘‘ Melia’ (F. C. Hirst), 5 points; ‘‘ Dainty” (S. Brayshaw), 4 points. It is probable that by the time these lines appear the B.M.Y.C. will have left Yeadon Dam and found another water. We have had happy times at Yeadon Dam, which, when in its natural state, was ideal for our sport. Now, however, it has been ‘‘ improved ”’ by the powers that be and is most unsuitable for model sailing. Apart from rowing and paddle boats, and a proposed motor boat, a ‘‘ rockery ’’ has been laid round close to the water. This is composed of huge lumps of sandstone, and with a depth of water up to them 3 ft. deep, it is not at all healthy for a fragile racing yacht. Added to this is the fact that we are not to climb over the rockery, but descend by steps, placed at rare intervals, and proceed in 2 or 3 ft. of water over soft and treacherous clay. Our sorrow will be realised by those who have visited us at Yeadon. We have, however, another water in view, and hope to have news of this very soon. FLEETWOOD MLY. & P.B.C. On Whit Monday ten of our members attended the 10-rater races at Platt Fields, Manchester. One of our number, Mr. B. Fenn, entered the “ Gertrude,’ No. 199, which was the only boat we had registered at the time. We were very kindly received, and gained a little more experience in model racing. The winning boat will be shown in our Exhibition of Models on July Ist, by kind permission of Mr. J. Hobman, the owner. About the end of May the sea was allowed to flow into our lake until it was almost a foot deep, to try out the puddled bottom, etc., and the boys in the town have lost no opportunities of testing out their boats on it, mostly of the 2-ft. to 3-ft. type. The pathway round the lake will be completed shortly, though other concreting remains to be done in other parts. More water will be allowed into the lake when the tides are favourable. A meeting was held in the Chaucer Road School to organise the Junior Section of the Club, and 60 boys have given in their names to join. A very fine silver cup, called the ‘‘ Mather Richardson ” Cup, has been presented to the Club by Mrs. Richardson, of Fleetwood, to be used as a trophy for a local 10-rater event. Model Yachtsman. 61 eee ahog. The | | 2 – W. J. Dunning, M.Inst.C.E., M.I.Mech.E., Engineer. THE MODEL YACHT POND, R. Hughes & Co., Contractors. COLWYN BAY. This beautiful seaside resort has recently added a model yacht lake to its numerous other attractions. Ws ile | if We are publishing the above photo by the courtesy of Mr. T. W. Richardson, r.R.1.8.4., and Messrs. , Kerner Greenwood and Co., of King’s Lynn. The pond is rendered waterproof with “ Pudlo,” a 1 material supplied by Messrs. Kerner Greenwood and Co., which makes cement impervious to water. I, It is highly suitable for the construction of model yachting lakes and its use saves model yachtsmen 1 a the not infrequent annoyance of going a distance to the lakeside and then finding sailing bad or impossible owing to lowness of water. We anticipate great developments in model yachting at Colwyn Bay and should not be surprised to see its programme rivalling that of Llandudno, where the sport has become one of the principal attractions for holiday-makers. a. 10 ee Sewer | July 1931 62 The SOUTHERN Model NOTES. THE MODEL YACHTING ASSOCIATION’S EASTBOURNE CUP REGATTA. Yachtsman. tention of defending the Cup next year. Lieut.Colonel Sparrow thanked the umpires, Messrs. Ross Davies and F. Birkett, and other officials, especially Mr. R. W. Bayliss, who had undertaken the duty of O.0.D. and carried it out so satisfactorily. The Eastbourne and District M.Y.C. held their fourth Annual Race for the above, at the Gilbert Lake, on Whit Saturday and Monday, on both of which days conditions were very favourable for sailing. Before starting Councillor J. Wheeler (Chairman of the Entertainments Committee) wished the competitors pleasant sport. He mentioned that it was the Town Council’s intention to develop at the Gilbert Recreation Ground what they hoped would be one of the finest sporting centres on the South Coast, and he believed that model yachting would not be among the least of the attractions. The lay-out provided for a new Club House and a refreshment room, and with the provision of these he was sure that model yachting would increase by leaps and bounds. With the exception that they blew from almost opposite directions there was little to choose between the winds on the respective days. Although the breeze was perhaps hardly strong enough for A-class boats, it was sufficient for good sailing, and it had the merit of giving a dead beat to windward and a straight run back. Monday’s glorious sunshine brought many spectators to the lake, and the boats made a charming picture. , Additional interest was added from the enthusiast’s point of view by the participation of Mr. W. T. Daniels, of international fame. He sailed Mr. O. H. Gosnell’s ** Herald,” and eventually won the Cup, although ‘‘ Madeline II.,” locally owned by Mr. W. H. Smith, vice-commodore of the Eastbourne Club, made a good fight of it and took second place. The final results were: “‘ Herald” (O. H. Gosnell), Y.M.6-m.O., 47 points; ‘‘ Madeline ID.” (W. H. Smith, Eastbourne), 42 *“Queen Bee” (P. J. R. Bird, Forest Gate), 40 “Nestlng’” (H. Payne, Eastbourne), 36; ** Hilda’ (G. Veness, Eastbourne), 36; “‘ Vi” (F. Birkett, Eastbourne), 34; ‘White Heather” (Lieut.-Colonel W. A. Sparrow, Eastbourne), 29 ; “Wensum” (L. W. Herries, Eastbourne), 28 ; *“ Blue Iris” (A. Boniface, Eastbourne), 28; ** Albatross” (H. E. Andrews, Highgate), 21; ** Aloma”’ (P. Plater, Eastbourne), 14; “Iris” (W. Townsend, Eastbourne), 5. After the racing Lieut.-Colonel W. A. Sparrow {Commodore of the Eastbourne M.Y.C.), explained that the Mayor, Colonel Gwynne, had promised to present the prizes, but owing to the few re-sails the event was finished before he arrived. Mrs. Smith, wife of the Vice-Commodore, however, kindly consented to present the Cup to Mr. Gosnell, and mentioned that second and third prizes would be given at a later date. Mr. Gosnell thanked the Eastbourne Club for the splendid reception given to the visiting yachtsmen and expressed his in- July 1931 HOVE AND BRIGHTON M.Y.C. On May 10th two members visited Eastbourne for the first of the two annual matches with the Club. Mr. Hacking (H. & B.) with “ Silvia’ won. On May 31st the Eastbourne Club visited Brighton and 15 10-raters took part in a spirited contest lasting from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the finish the leaders for Hove were Lance and Tansley, tied at 38 points. Keyworth, 36; Hacking, 34; Bayliss, For Eastbourne the scores were: Payne, 34; Birkett and Boniface tied with 30. The tie for the 30. Hove leadership was sailed off in a single course, and Mr. Lance (junior), the youngest member of the Club, won it. At Whitsuntide some of the members went over to the “‘ A” class meeting at Eastbourne, and Mr. Bayliss, the Hon. Secretary, acted as 0.0.D. The The first race of the season for the Hove Championship Silver Cup was won by Mr. Tansley with a narrow margin. There were 9 starters, and the scores were: “Golden Vanitie” (Tansley), 38; “Silvia” (Hacking), 37; ‘‘ Phantom” (Bayliss), 37; 28; “ Mayfly” (Brooks), 36; “Colleen” (Lance), “Silver Ghist” (Bailey), 25; ‘“ Valkyrie” (Keyworth), 23; (Arlotte), 20. “Mat” (Marchant), 21; “ Iris” The Blue Ribbon races have so far worked out thus :—lst—Meakin, 11 points (winner) ; Lance, 9 points. 2nd—Arlotte, 14 points (winner); Meakin, 6 points; 3rd—Tatchell, 11 points (winner); Arlotte, 9 points. Two new 10-raters are being built, both to Littlejohn designs, one by Mr. Camies and one by Mr. James. On June 21st the Second Club Championship will be held, and a visit from the M.Y.S.A. is arranged for the 28th. There will be also the National M.Y.A. Regatta at Hove on July 12th. The Lagoon Times, the above Club’s official journal, says :—THE MODEL YACHTSMAN makes a serious mistake in stating that Mr. A. Bailey sailed in the National Championship with a score of 18 points. He did not race, however. Mr. W. R. Bayliss is meant. Apparently our We are pleased to make the correction, but must point out that, generally, we can only print the information as it is sent to us and ask those responsible for sending on news to kindly check its dis halla July 1931 63 The Model Yachtsman. SOUTHERN UNION. (Correspondent, Pay-Lt.-Cdr. W. F. Benenna, R.N.) Baird (scorer), Mr. Halliday (Scorer), and Pay Comdr. W. F. Beheune (Umpire). Alderman Lapthorn, Officer of Day and Commodore, and the Mayor, Councillor C. E. Davis, J.P. POOLE M.Y.C. Members of the Poole and ‘District M.Y. Club The Club sailed a points race on June 6th, on Gosport lake, the result being Mr. A. Jones’ revelled in the fine weather and southerly breeze ** Maryanthia,’ Mr. Edward’s ** Joan,’ Mr. Shell’s on Whit Monday, after having had to abandon the ‘‘Tolanda,”’ Mr. Baker’s ‘‘Florida,” and Mr. Lance’s. usual races owing to bad weather. “Caprice ”’ sailed the best couple of Boards. A full day’s programme was carried out, viz. :— S.M.Y.U. Championship for 10-raters, when 12 boats were entered from Poole, Guernsey and Weymouth Clubs, absentee. The Southampton race was being an unusual sailed in 5 rounds of 3 boats to each heat, so arranged that each boat The home Club entered Mr. A. Jones’ ‘““Maryanthia * and Mr. Lance’s “* Caprice ”’ for the “ Nyria” Cup Race on June 13th, for which there were a dozen entries, including from Southsea and Portsmouth Club Mr. Shell’s “Iolanda” and Mr. Pyne’s ‘‘ Shannon.” met every other boat for an “out” and “ home” course. The winner was Mr. F. Bickford’s ‘‘ Red- breast,” of Guernsey M.Y.C., with 36 points; Mr. Read’s “Coquette*’ and Mr. Jewell’s ‘Spray ”’ with 32 points each. The afternoon’s race was an inter-Club race for the *‘ Cliveden * Cup, in which four sections of the competing clubs sailed teams of 3 boats each. The teams were Weymouth, Portland, Poole and Bournemouth. The latter were represented by a team of 1% 6-metre models. The results were :— Poole M.Y.C., 82 points (winners); Bournemouth M.Y.C., 82 points; Weymouth M.Y.C., 50 points ; Portland M.Y.C., 50 points. As one Portland Boat failed to score, the other two—Mr. Davis’s ‘‘ Astra ”’ and Mr. Bisson’s ** Edna ”’—scored the 50 points between them. GOSPORT M.Y.C. An energetic effort was made to complete the two-days’ Whitsun Race in one day on account of the rainy weather on Saturday. The first day’s race was postponed from Monday to Saturday. The first day’s racing ended: Mr. Pyne’s “ Shan- non,” 353 points ; Rev. C. A. Holland and Mr. C. A. Lyne’s “* Maureen,” 32; Mr. A. Jones’ ‘‘ Maryan- thia,”’ 31; Mr. Lance’s “ Caprice,” 31; Mr. A. J. Hugo’s * Marion,” 29; Mr. W. Shell’s * Iolanda ”’ and Mr. W. Baker’s “ Florinda,’’ 28; Mr. Edward’s * Joan,” 214; Mr. F. Crane’s ‘ Loyal’? and Mr. Spragg’s “Myra,” 21; Mr. W. Rollason’s * Fantasia,” 17; Mr. W. Baker’s ‘“ Vision,” 14; Mr. Read’s “ Folly,” 13; Mr. G. 8. Walker’s ‘* Doris,” 8; and Mr. Myers’ “ Kingfisher,” 3. The points won by three boats were cancelled, and the race was finished on Saturday, May 30th, the final result being :—Mr. A. Jones’ ** Maryanthia,” 48 points ; Mr. R. Lance’s “Caprice,” 42; Mr. Baker’s ‘Vision,’ 40; Rev. C. A. Holland and Mr. Lyne’s ‘**Maureen,” 5; Mr. Pyne’s “Shannon,” 27; Mr. Baker’s ‘‘ Florinda,” 32; Mr. Read’s “ Folly,” 31; Mr. W. Shell’s “ Iolander,’’ 23; Mr. Crane’s “Loyal,” 21; Mr. Baker’s ‘“ Vision,” 16; Mr. Rollason’s “ Fantasia,” 16; Mr. Myers’ “* Kingfisher,” 5. The officials were Mr. Reade (starter), Mr. SOUTHAMPTON & PORTSMOUTH M.Y.C. The above Club sailed an “ A” class race on the canoe lake, Southsea, on Saturday, June 6th, for a Shield presented by Mr. Crane, which was won by Mr. G. Arney’s “Gloria,” the other contestants being Mr. McGulvray’s “Nora,” Mr. Crane’s ‘“‘Loyal,”” and Mr. Edward’s ** Esther.” NOTICE TO CLUB SECRETARIES AND CORRESPONDENTS. In order to assist our Editorial staff, we will once more ask Correspondents to observe the following points in sending in reports. Always state name of club giving race and class of boat used, also where race is sailed and the wind. In mentioning yachts, please do not say, “Mr. Smith’s boat,” but give her name and owner’s initials—e.g. “Pretty Lady” (A. B. Smith). Please typewrite reports (or write clearly) on one side of paper only. In view of the number of clubs whose reports we publish, correspondents are particularly requested to keep their reports terse and to the point. As our next number will contain a number of special articles and be on sale at the lakeside during the Gosport Reggatta, we specially request Club secretaries to keep their reports within reasonable dimensions. We remind readers that our September issue will be a Special Number, price 9d. and will contain amongst other things a fully illustrated account of the Gosport Regatta. THE MODEL YACHTSWOMAN. We havs observed with great interest the increasing number of ladies who are taking an active interest in our sport and either acting as mates to their husbands or skippering their own models. We hope it will not be long before we see ladies competing in some of the big events. Model Yachtsman. Our Deottish Page & By Wanzi Ranyae LIU ttinireies The om Ulli NUH i 64 WEST OF SCOTLAND M.Y.C. ROBERTSON CUP RACE (6-metres). her scoring was full or half points. The skipper of ** Ace’ would do well to become au fait with the What promised to be a bad day turned out to be one of our best. We refer to the Robertson Cup event at Barshaw. Throughout the morning rain fell heavily, and one naturally thought more about this than who would win the Cup. As it was the writer’s duty to turn up, we went along rather un- sailing rules, as his handling lost him more points than lack of speed. willingly, but before we were actually in the Paisley M.Y.C. Clubhouse the rain had stopped and a steady wind was blowing from out the afternoon this wind interesting. For the first two light-weather craft scored well, nice the east. Throughkept things really or three heats the but with a slightly perceptible increase the heavier ones came into the battle. We need not make any comments on the individual sailing of the boats, as the standard was a great deal higher than usual. The wind was in just the right quarter for the As usual, the ladies of the West of Scotland supplied a most enjoyable tea, which was more than welcome in the cold weather. The scores are a3 follows :— Points. * Adapta”’ (T. Portis, Dennistoun) … * Corona ’’ H. Wright), West of Scotland) ** Masie ”’ (W. Me Arthur, Inverleith) .. ae … « Se 33 30 ** Ace ” (W. MeVey, Elder Park) … 29 on ww. ae 25 «24 Sl * Uranus”’ (J. Livingston, West of Scotland)… 29 . Jalore” (J. McLauchlin, Maxwell Park) * Annie” (D. Leggat, Paisley) .. des “Caryl” (T.-Boss, Paisley)… ee * Lily” (J. McArthur, Elder Park)… i Agnes ” (T. McWilliams, Victoria) … wi OE 12 ** Black Lassie ’’ (Capt. McDonald, Queen’s Park) 10 nents who had taken the short cut. There were eleven starters this year, and again we cannot We would like to congratulate the Paisley M.Y.C. on the splendid way in which they came forward and placed everything at the disposal of the S.M.Y.A. and West of Scotland M.Y.C., thus enabling them to run the event smoothly through- understand why this race does not draw a bigger out. high pointers which made it a reach both ways. Some of the craft had to tack at the windward end, but even then often got in before their oppo- entry. within The West reason to of Scotland make The staging of the race less neutral was water, the race at a will a do anything popular one. Barshaw, a big step in more the or right direction, and next year we hope to hear of it taking place either at Alexandra Park or Port Glasgow. These are the little points which help to keep model yachtsmen together. We were very glad to see the Edinburgh boat enter again for this race, and more than pleased to see her doing so well. She only lost two double boards throughout the afternoon and won all the remaining windward ones as well as scoring full points for three heats at the beginning of the race. It was interesting to watch “ Uranus ”’ and “* Corona” fighting it out on an open water. Both are the work of D. Weir and well known in Scotland. “Uranus” is doing her first season and is in the capable hands of J. Livingston. On this occasion ** Uranus ”’ won the windward board and * Coror.a the leeward one. ‘Corona’? made the better showing of the two throughout the race, as the wind suited her nicely, while ** Uranus * could have done with heavier weather. * Adapta,” this year’s winner as well as defender sailed steadily, and only dropped one full heat, and that to “ Music,” the Edinburgh boat. Otherwise, The Queen’s Park M.Y.C. held their open regatta for 12’s on May 30th. They had splendid prizes, a turn out of 40 boats, and no wind. And that sums up the whole afternoon. The water at Queen’s Park is ideal, but on this occasion conditions were of the worst. Strange to say, with nearly forty boats on the water at the same time there was very little fouling. The little wind there was came down a path half-way along the course, and then spread out in all directions. However, the knowing ones soon mastered this and trimmed for a close reach at the start and gradually let go the sheet until the boat was trimmed for a run; in this way some half-dozen or more boats scored fairly consistently. In the finals we had 13 boats which had each dropped two points and a system of knockouts was adopted and worked fairly well. The S.M.Y.A., with the Commodore as O.O.D., took charge of the race. It was rather late in the evening when the race come to an end, and few people remained save the winners and_ officials. Altogether it was a rather disappointing day, and the Queen’s Park M.Y.C. are to be pitied, as they deserve better luck. The four prize-winners were: lst—‘‘ Danseuse’’ (G. McCarroll, Queen’s ‘ Park M.Y.C.) 2nd—‘ Juniper” (J. Bannatyne, West The Model Yachtsman. It is interesting to note that Major McAndrew is one of the crew of “ Saskia,’ the Seawanhaka Cup defender this year. He is a well-known yachtsman on the Clyde and has taken part in races over in the States. He takes a keen interest in model yachting, and no doubt would be seen more frequently at the Whiteinch waters if he had the time. We must point out that “ Elizabeth ” was skippered by Ken Fraser on this occasion. He is one of our younger enthusiasts and will do well as time goes on. take part, and the Kilmarnock M.Y.C. had to fight it out themselves. We would like to see the Ayr Club back into fighting trim again. It rained heavily the whole afternoon, but there was a topping breeze which could not be resisted, so they got down to it. As only local boats were present and the wind steady, a double was sailed. A. B. Miller’s ‘‘ Esther” and J. H. Robson’s “ Vanity” both did well in this weather and scored even points for first place. In the final for the Cup a double length was sailed which was won by ** Esther.” After the final Mr. Harry Thaw, of the Ayr M.Y.C., was asked to present the Cup, and in doing so mentioned that he was impressed with the fine quality of the sailing and the splendid and keen spirit of the competitors. “* Esther” is a worthy winner and well deserves the Cup, and at the same time we must compliment ‘ Vanity,” as she is always a consistent sailer, this being her third oceasion in which she has been runner up for the trophy. At Kilmarnock, recently, we were conducted over the local museum and noticed several local trophies in glass cases, the Walker Cup among them. This is a splendid way in which to keep these huge Cups, etc. Many successful sailing men complain of the work in keeping these Cups clean. Why not make arrangements for, say, Glasgow Art Galleries to exhibit some of the more important ones during the year? Model Yachting would thereby get an excellent advertisement, and help to popularize the sport. UNDER HEAD “SHAKINGS” With regard to “* Hinba”’ mentioned in our last issue, we regret that we were misinformed as to her change of ownership, and she still remains in the hands of Mr. James Stewart. AND EMPIRE ON JUNE 6th. By “ Hey Mac.” No less than 114 boats were entered for this event, viz., 77 12-metres, 30 6-metres, and 7 ‘‘ A” Class. As the day was very wet, rain falling heavily from early morning, only 67 boats started, but this in itself is a record entry. Bailie W. T. Docherty, convenor of the Glasgow Corporation Parks Department, started the first few pairs of boats, being accompanied by Mr. W. Besant, Director of Parks, Commodore Mr. A. McDougall, and the Scottish Model The Kilmarnock M.Y.C. stage the Walker Cup race about this time, and this year it was sailed for at Kay Park Lake. The Cup was; presented in 1925 to the local club by Sir Alexander Walker, | K.B.E., and is open to clubs in Ayrshire only. This is rather 2 pity, as the Cup is second to none in looks and quality and would, we feel sure, prove a great attraction to quite distant clubs sailing 12-metre boats. This year the Ayr M.Y.C. did not CIVIC Yacht Association, Mr. D. McPherson. first and were followed 12-metres. The Organising Secretary Five ** A” Class boats started boats by sailed 18 6-metres well over a and 44 course almost 1,500 feet long, and considering that on one side all adjustments had to be made from rowing boats, winners and losers alike deserve the greatest praise for the speed and efficiency displayed under the most trying weather conditions. When it is borne in mind that none of the Scottish Clubs are accustomed to open-water sailing or following models with rowing boats, it is not surprising that a degree of skill equal to that of the best American exponents of that system was not displayed. Very little gear carried away during the race, except a few minor cases of broken spars, rigging and running gear due to the boisterous conditions, but when these occurred they only tended to show how thoroughly equipped the great majority of model yachtsmen are for all kinds of weather. Owing to the large entry and uncomfortable weather it was decided to sail on a knock-out system, only boats with full points being allowed to continue sailing at the end of each board. In this way the Regatta was concluded within three hours actual sailing time, but the fact that the boats were reaching or running most of the time no doubt accounted to some extent.for this. The last race of the day for the first prize in the 12-metre class was spoiled by an unfortunate occurrence, when one of the competitors, in the excitement of the moment, trimmed his boat in the middle of the fairway, thereby entailing disqualification, although his boat was first home. The boats had left with booms to starboard and sheets well out and obviously would require adjusting towards the winning flag, as they were eating into the wind rather much, and it was to avoid this that the competitor referred to committed the error of judgment and, to his credit, it may be said that he accepted dis- qualification in a very sportsmanlike manner. At the end of the race the prizes were presented by Mrs. J. Kennedy, wife of Bailie John A. Kennedy, J.P., of the City of Glasgow, and in a few remarks the Bailie complimented the model yachtsmen and officials on the day’s proceedings, the officials for the excellence of their organization and the competitors in their enthusiasm and tenacity in sticking ee McAndrew, West ‘of Scotland M.Y.C.) GLASGOW WEEK AT HOGGANFIELD LOCH —— 4th—‘“‘ Elizabeth’? (Major a Queen’s Park M.Y.C.) ee PRESS TOE SS aSSS of Scotland M.Y.C.) 3rd—* Pirate’ (H. Harvey, 65 SO SS Te Se July 1931 66 July 1931 The Model Yachtsman. THE AUXILIARY STAYSAIL SCHOONER “JOHN WILLIAMS V.” SECTION A Built by the Grangemouth Dockyard Co., Ltd., for London Missionary Society. RAIL LINE — Heo a | ©) 0 – — i Ses 2O0ws oOlws BASE =_— PS Live S&CTION O LINE OF TOP O4 KET. +r ay 5 SS —— a . \. loows \\ \C — 80m \ ae ° \ NE 4 COWL -——_ are es 2 ows \ Va 21 4:0° Burrocn 7 SSS ae a ra < [ > Aue Hy 4 4 4 Owe \. 2-0 Burr gt. ae The Sail and Deck Plans of this interesting vessel will appear in our August number. SECTH UPPER OECK re x“ \ x The Model Yachtsman. 67 Scale: 745 of Full-size. V gan LINE.V 4 st 1220 WL. 10-07 wL. ; = | _ LOW! OF TOPOF KEL LILINE | } Se SECTION 10. lease wwe Sas SS Ah [rn i) ’ ~ h. e | /* fp K y “Pho th he fis Leer. Le” al | il \ £0″ we. gh t0’wL. 2.0 wL } Gn — A B-OwL as a WAa fsin SECTION 9 sh Ari SECTION & s Sat Ed q July 1931 68 The Model Yachtsman. to their posts under such gruelling weather con- VIGNETTES AT GLASGOW CIVIC WEEK REGATTA. ditions. He stated that Sir Thomas Lipton, a Glasgow man, although beaten on five occasions in his efforts to regain the America Cup, did not abandon his quest, but intended to have another try. This was the right spirit for model yachtsmen and all true British sportsmen to emulate. Commodore, Kennedy, Mr. the A. McDougall, Glasgow thanked Corporation The Bailie Civic and Empire Week Committee for providing the prizes, Bailie Wm. T. Docherty, Mr. Besant and Mr. Arnot, of the Parks Department, for the arrangements made to give the Scottish Model Yacht Association facilities to carry out the race, and the 48th Glasgow Rover Crew for manning motor and rowing boats which patrolled the course and followed the models. Mr. D. McPherson, Organising Secretary of the Scottish Model Yacht Association, thanked the model yachtsmen for turning out in such large numbers to support the Glasgow Civic and Empire Week Committee, and crowning with success the work which had been done behind the scenes prior to the regatta. He also proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. J. A. Kennedy for presenting the prizes and to the Commodore, Mr. A. McDougall. Interviewed after starting the race, Bailie W. T. Docherty, of the Glasgow Corporation Parks Dept., said he was greatly interested to see so many men devoting their leisure time to the designing, building and sailing of model yachts, and the fact that it entailed a knowledge of Naval Architecture disposed of the fallacy that it was child’s play and proved that it was a highly skilled and scientific sport. When informed that models of the type sailed on Saturday changed hands in London at as much as £120, Bailie Docherty agreed that the value of the boats alone justified the demands of the Glasgow Model Yachtsmen for better sailing facilities than were presently provided at Hogganfield Loch. Results :—** A” Class.—Ist prize, ““ Lady Jean ” (D. Leggat and W. Hutchinson), Scottish ‘* A” Class Club. 12-metres—lst prize, ‘‘ Glenmore ” (J. McPherson), Victoria Club ; 2nd prize, “* Osprey ” (J. McKenzie), Dennistoun Club; 3rd _ prize, “Juniper” (J. Bannatyne), West of Scotland Club; 4th prize, “ Ruby” (Jas. McArthur), Elder Park Club. 6-metres—Ist prize, “Uranus” (J. Livingstone), West of Scotland Club; 2nd prize, * Black Lassie’? (Capt. McDonald), Queen’s Park Club; 3rd prize—‘ Gloria” (J. Bannatyne), West of Scotland Club. “HEY MAC.” We are delighted to have the account of this large and successful meeting and hope that it will stimulate the Corporaticn to make alterations at Hogganfield Loch to render it more suitable for model yachting and also much-needed improvements to other city ponds. —KEditor, THE M.Y. July 1931 By Tue Scottish CommMopore. Grey skies, weeping skies, dripping trees and green, green grass, luxuriating in the steady down- pour. Stinging gusts of wind driving stinging rain full into our faces. White-topped wavelets dashing over the line of rowing boats which are drawn right up on to the stage itself for safety, and a bare expanse of heaving waters. Glasgow Civic Week Regatta Day! Standing forlorn around the Loch side are the trestles roping off the expected crowds that do not come—and small blame to them ! Rain, rain—and still more rain ! A bustling mass of dripping humanity all extremely busy rigging up Model Yachts. Row on row of Models. One hundred and fourteen of them, and the largest aggregation of recognised racing models ever brought together for a single event at any time. Everything dripping water. Hey, Mac! Mac! about Are we going to sail in this? Hey, Where are the numbers ? Hey, Mac! What rowing boats? Hey, Mac! Where’s my sails? Hey, Mac! Where’s my boat ? Hey, Mac! Hey, Mac! Hey, Mac! Hey Now then. “A” Class. Numbers one, two, and three—Three—THREE! Where is number three ? Who is numter three? Ah! here you are. All ready ? Stand by. Whizzzzzzz !—and the race is on. SO IS THE RAIN! Hey, Mac! What are the sailing rules? Hey, Mac! Must we alter every touch? (Meant sarcastic this.) Hey, Mac! Look at my opponent. Hey, Mac! And STILL it RAINS! Ahoy the outboard! Stand by to take the Secretary and I up the course. Where is Mr. Macpherson? Anyone seen the Secretary? Where ? In the committee room ? No—not there. What ? Search around. Secretary still not to be found. Go back. Anyone seen the Secretary? Yes! there he is, I half-way !!! up the course in the outboard. Rain—Rain—RAIN ! Hey, Mac! When are you going to finish ? Mac! STILL raining! An attenuated assembly in the Boat Hey, House. Presentation of prizes. Winners very pleased. Votes of thanks to everyone, including self and each other. Weather Clerk excluded. MORE RAIN! Look at you—wet through, trousers ruined, shoes a sodden mass, waterproof running water! You must be daft! Oh! never mind that. Is that hot bath not ready yet? Hurry up that dinner—TI’ll not be long. Gurgle! Splash! A h! Well, a beast of a day, but I feel fine and fresh now. Aye! if you don’t get pneumonia. You should have seen that Paisley Poat running down in the last heat! Ach, man, ye’re a’ daft thegeither ! Sniff! Sport indeed! Well, never mind. Did you Eh! Hey, Mac! He Rain— rainnn—ra——rir ! Eh! What? Quit sleeping there, Dad, and get to bed. And still it rains—rains—rains ! July 1931 The Model SCOTTISH A-CLASS M.Y.C. By courtesy of Dumbarton M.Y.C., the Club had the use of the Meadow Park Pond on June 13. The Scottish A-class M,Y.C. is composed of enthusiasts intent of developing the International A-class in Scotland, and are dependent at present on the use of ponds throughout the country when they are available by arrangement with resident model yacht clubs. The entry on this occasion was small but what sailing there was, unfortunately was spoiled by the deplorable state of the pond. There is no doubt that this is one of the best lakes in Scotland, but local authorities have allowed things to drift and there are now no less than three different species of aquatic plant present over the entire pond until there is not five square yards of clear open water anywhere. The local club have not been idle in their efforts to improve matters, and have even built a boat capable of holding three grown men with a weed cutting machine at the stern composed of scythes and parts of a push cycle. Section Plan of be a continuous record of boats being stopped or put off their courses by fouling weeds. Absence of wind did not help matters but towards the end of the race, the wind improved slightly and changed almost to a beat out and a run down the pond. A board between Captain Healy’s “Spider” (an ultra modern craft) and Mr. J. M. Todd’s 30-years old “Helena” produced some interesting sailing. “Spider” started close-hauled but on her running lines with gybing tackle operating to keep her on the weather shore. With a slightly freshening wind her helm took her to the lee shore and her skipper having pvt her off with only slight alteration she sailed back to the starting point. She sailed back from there with only one touch, but the board went to “Helena.” In the next board “Spider” had her revenge, having sailed through the winning posts with practically only one touch. She showed a nice turn of speed on this board considering the condition of the pond and the poor sailing breeze. This was the best board of the day, and “Spider” finished four minutes ahead of her opponent. Result: Ist, “Spider” 8 points, 2nd, “Helena” 4 HEY MAC. points. yan —=s Any attempt at a description of the race would 69 Yachtsman. MZ ; A-class Model Designed by Sheer and Waterline Plans appeared in our June issue. Sail Plan is given on page 71. LLP y SCALE of INcHes | ‘ Lit, _—} fa) t _—— 2 o ss -y > SSS SSSSSS ee ALFRED E. Foster. 70 The AN Model INTERESTING Yachtsman. July 1931 AUXILIARY SCHOONER. By Dick Drapeye. Ss (dona Grangemouth Dockyard Company built a very interesting auxiliary schooner last year for the London Missionary Society. The vessel is used as a means of communication with the Society’s various stations in the Pacific, where she has taken the place of a steamer built some thirty-six years ago. The “John Williams V.,’ as she is called, is a steel three-masted staysail schooner fitted with an auxiliary heavy oil engine developing 152 B.H.P. For passage making the ship relies mainly on her sails, and the engines are only used for entering and leaving port and in emergency. The ship is manned by four white officers with a native crew. By substituting this auxiliary vessel for the steamship the Society expects to save about £4,000 annually. As the cost of the ship was about £16,000, the saving should pay for the ship in about four years. This is an excellent example of the economy effected by the use of an auxiliary vessel over a steamer. The * John Williams V.” is 125 feet overall, 110 feet on the water-line, and has a beam of 25 feet. The moulded depth of the vessel is 11 feet. amidships, and missionaries and teachers right aft. There are also two state rooms amidships and two stores. On deck amidships a galley is arranged and another deckhouse contains saloon, pantry and linen store. Her decks are sheathed with teak. The auxiliary and machinery Gardner consists of the of a Norris, coldstarting type developing 150 B.H.P. In addition, there is a small auxiliary motor driving pump, compressor, dynamo, ete. WOODEN motor Diesel HULLS As will be seen from the sailplan, the vessel carries fore, main and mizzen staysails, jib and flying jib, fore and main trysails and a Bermudian spanker. The sailplan shown is the one originally fitted, but FOR after her trials certain modifications were It was found that her staysail rig was not efficient running, and accordingly she was conmade. verted to a topsail staysail schooner by the addition large square topsail on the foremast. Her spanker was also considerably increased and a of a longer boom fitted. The oil for the motors is carried in a cross bunker at the fore end of the engine-room. Water is carried in the forepeak tank and in the double bottom amidships. There is a hold at the fore end of the ship. The vessel has grey topsides and the bottom is painted with anti-fouling composition. She carries four lifeboats and surf-boats on davits. The accommodation for the crew is forward, the officers Henty The lines of the vessel are shown on pages 66/67, and her sail and deck arrangement plans will appear in the August number of THE MODEL YACHTMAN. This is a very serviceable—if somewhat unusual— type of vessel and should make a very interesting subject for the modeller. For actual sailing, it would be advisable to add a false keel below the model and carry the lead keel somewhat lower in order to gain additional stability. The rig is, however, snug and a model from this vessel should prove satisfactory. We have to tender our thanks to the London Missionary Society for the use of the plans, which are published herewith, and for the information upon which this article is based. MODEL POWER BOATS. By ATLANTIC. Part III. The processes of Bread-and-Butter Building, as described by our Contributor, are exactly similar for Sailing Yachts and the advice given will apply equally to their building as to the Power Boats it primarily deals with. : my last article I described the processes of enlarging a design to full-size ready for building, and those not prepared to go to this trouble should purchase a full-sized design such as that of the “Maid of Kent,” published by THE MODEL YACHTSMAN. lLalso mentioned that the novice would be well advised to make cardboard templates of the waterlines in order to mark off the layers for cutting. The best method of doing this is to take a piece of thin white card of the right size and first of all place it on the drawing koard under the waterline plan and carefully prick the outline of the waterline through, not forgetting the centreline and cross sections. Naturally this will not give us both sides of the boat, but by turning over we can get the second side. Another method is to use stiff cartridge paper and, when cutting out, fold up the centre-line so that two sides exactly alike are produced in the one operation. The card is really the better, however, as it is stiffer and gives a better edge to trace round. Having pricked the shape on to the card, rule in the straight lines and draw the curves with the SSE ay SE lea ee SS a es ee os ae ee 8 er AR ee Ss ee SS La ee Se 71 a The Model Yachtsman. July 1931 scr | F SAIL PLAN OF A-CLASS MODEL. Designed by ALFRED E Foster. Section Plan of this Model appears on page 69. June number. Waterline and Sheer Plans were published in our 72 The Model Yachtsman. splines. After that, cut out with scissors or preterably with a sharp knife. When templates have thus been prepared of all the layers, we are ready to mark out the wood. Now every layer of wood obviously has two faces. The upper face is, generally speaking, larger than the lower one. The exception to this is when a boat has tumble-home. The expression “ tumblehome” is used when a waterline is narrower than the one beneath it. An instance of this is a launch stern, which is frequently broader on the load waterline than on deck. Now obviously in cutting out a layer of wood for laminated (bread-and-butter) construction, the size to which the outside of the layer must be cut is that of its bigger face. When the upper face of the layer is the larger the wood will accordingly be cut to that, but in parts where there is any tumble-home, the lower face will form the limit to cut to. In bread-and-butter construction, in order to minimise the labour of hollowing out, the insides of the layers are sawn out; and in order to effect saving in wood, these middles which are cut out can be used for making some of the smaller lower layers. In the case of many boats this represents a considerable economy, but in the case of power craft this saving is not nearly as much as in the case of sailing yachts. Power craft are generally not only harder in the bilge but have their stem and stern posts less raked. I gave this manuscript to an entirely nontechnical person to read through and requested that I should be informed whether any paragraph, sentence, or expression was too technically expressed. The last paragraph was one that fell in for condemnation in this way. I therefore explained that when a boat is “ harder” in the bilge it means that her section is squarer and not so full, the weakest section being a V. The term “rake”? means angle with the vertical. A mast that is raked usually leans aft, though a rake forward is also known in certain types of craft. When a mast rakes forward, however, it is always said to rake forward; whilst the term “ rake,’ when applied to a mast, is taken to mean rake aft. The amount of rake is the angle made with the vertical. In speaking of raking as applied to a stem, rake forward would be normal and would be understood when the word rake was used unqualified. A boat with a ram bow might be said to have her stem raking aft. In the case of a stern-post the normal rake would be aft and a cruiser-sterned craft has her stern-post raking forward. Our lifeboat has, only a very slight rake to her stem and stern-post, and although she is not hard bilged, being cleverly designed to keep a sweet roundness, she is pretty flat in the floor to give her the necessary carrying power. We shall, therefore, find that there is not much economy to be effected in the way of getting lower layers.out of the upper ones. July 1931 Now the question will naturally be asked as to how much of the middle of a layer can be safely cut away. As, if too much is cut away out of the middle, the boat will develop a tendency to spring out of shape during gluing up, a minimum thickness of about } inch should be left inside the shape of the smaller face. This thickness is sufficient, however, only in those parts of the boat where the sides are more or less vertical. At the ends of the boat it is necessary to allow for the slope. To take an extreme case in order to make the matter clear, consider the counter of a sailing yacht which has a long sloping rake of, say, one in four. As we want to leave a minimum of 3 inch thickness, it will be necessary to multiply this thickness by the rake—i” by 4 equals 2”—so that at least 2 inches clear must be left inside the line denoting the smaller face of the layer at this point. Having grasped this principle, the builder is ready to mark out the layers of wood for cutting. Taking the piece for the highest complete layer (t.e., excluding the short layers used at the ends to make up the sheer), put a centre-line right round it on both ends and faces. Similarly square in carefully the lines representing the cross sections. Taking the appropriate waterline template, place it carefully in position and fix temporarily with a couple of drawing-pins or tacks. The outline can now be transferred to the wood, using a sharp, hard pencil. The opposite side is, of course, obtained by reversing the template. Similarly the lower face is marked out with the proper template and the distances for the inside cut marked out. By “ wangling”’ the template over the spots at the side and ends, the curve for the line for the inside cut can be obtained quite near enough. Early in these articles the builder was advised to use waney pine (otherwise known as sugar pine). This wood is obtainable in wide widths, and is not only almost clear of knots, but it is easy to work and cuts almost as if it had no grain at all. When the layers are all marked out, the next thing is to cut them out. If the builder desires to do this for himself, a bow-saw is the best tool to use, or, failing that, a compass saw. If, however, time is an essential thing, the wood can be taken to a steam fret-sawing mills. In the latter case, ask the foreman to be sure that the saw is cutting dead true to the table. In either case. have the layers cut just outside the outer line and inside the inner line. When the layers are cut out, they are ready to be prepared for gluing up. In order to concentrate the pressure of the cramps on the part that will be left as the glue joint in the finished boat, it is advisable to cut away the wood to a depth of say 4 inch of the part of the layer that will be trimmed off in finishing the inside of the boat. This will necessitate marking a further line on the smaller face of the layer. This time we want to leave } inch clear at the sides and, say, 1} inches up is no real need for any layer to be all in one piece. If the wood obtainable is not wide enough, a piece ean be glued on to the side. All that the builder has to see is that if any layers are in two or more pieces, the joints do not come over each other when the boat is glued up. Before putting the pencil away and starting to trim up the layers, carefully put in the centre-line again at the ends where the wood has been cut away, and also the section lines both inside and outside the layers. Having done this, take a very sharp paring chisel (?” or 1” is a the outside of sharp down to observed that, handy size for this job) and trim the larger face of each layer dead the pencilled waterline. It will be having made our templates dead to size and then traced outside them, the resultant line to which we have cut is very slightly outside the proper shape. This will allow a little margin for the final rubbings down. Turn the layers over and cut away to the depth of 4 inch from the surface inside the line which was marked for the purpose. The boat is now ready to be glued up. Cabinet-maker’s glue can be used for gluing up, One andsteam. These glues are not be be recommended, however, as not only are they liable to be damaged by water but they also necessitate sewing the layers together with copper wire. The best glue to use in any form of boat-building is a casein glue. Casein glue is used by hollow spar makers. It has only one drawback, and that is that it is prone to stain wood if too much is used and runs over on to the surface. This is no drawback on a boat that is going to be painted like our lifeboat, but on a varnished launch would be unsightly. The stains made by casein glue are, however, removable by treating the affected places with a weak solution of oxalic acid. A good brand of casein glue is *‘ Test”’ glue, which is usually advertised in THE MODEL YACHTSMAN. (To be continued.) NOTICE TO READERS. Owing to pressure on our space caused by length of racing reports and amount of correspondence received, we are compelled to hold up publication of the first part of “MODEL YACHT DESIGNING FOR THE AMATEUR” by Yardstick, illustrated with an A-class Design by A. W. Littlejohn. the finest days racing ever seen at record time of 351 sec, and later in the afternoon made a splendid exhibition run of over half a mile, doing ten laps in 70 sec. | This being his third consecutive win he retains the cup and we tender our congratulations to him on a magnificent performance. Results. Ist. 2nd. 3rd. lst. but if any non-waterproof glue is used, very great care must be taken to protect the joints from water of Victoria Park was on the 2Ist June, the occasion of the International Race and other speed events. The days’ sport was devoted to high speed craft only and a record number of entries attracted a large crowd of spectators. A notable feature was the absence of breakdowns helped no doubt by the weather, this being really the first fine day we have had for a regatta this year. Mons. Suzor again won the International in the Ts Another point that should have been mentioned is that in this form of laminated construction there == the stem and 1 inch at the stern. The rake of the ends is duly allowed for, as already explained, and the line marked in. It will, of course, have been observed that only one template is required for each waterline, as the one that serves for the bottom face of the top layer can also be used for the top face of the next layer. SSS ee Sr 73 ae The Model Yachtsman. 2nd. 3rd. 100 yards Straight Course. Mr. A. Skingley, (Victoria) 132 sec. Mr. J. Walker, (South London) 15 see. Mr. J. P. Oakley, (South London) 212 sec. International (500 yards Pole). Mons. Suzor, (Modele Yacht Club de Paris), 352 sec. Mr. G. Harris, (Victoria) 424 sec. Mr. Turner, (South London) 47 sec. 700 yards Pole Race. -Ist. 2nd. 3rd. Mr. G. Harris, (Victoria) 552 sec. Mr. E. F. Evans, 574 sec. Mr. J. Skingley, (Victoria) 573 sec. At the conclusion the prizes were presented by Mr. F. J. Preison, (Vice-President). Our next regattas are South London club at Brockwell Park, July 12. Southend club at Southend July 26. CORRESPONDENCE. EARLY MODEL YACHT CLUBS. Sir, From programmes in the possession of Mr. W. K. Rodrick, it appears that the Glasgow Model Yacht Club was established in the year 1874. This club no longer exists as a club, for its members became distributed among the Glasgow district clubs a good many years ago. A. Your readers must know of many early clubs, and it would be interesting to discover through your columns some particulars of other early clubs, and in particular the year of establishment of the grand-daddy of them all. J. A. STEWART. i July 1931 74. The Model Yachtsman. July 1931 The Editor accepts no responsibilty for opinions expressed by Correspondents Letters intended for publication must he brief and to the point. length and must be written on one side of paper only, subject which appears elsewhere in this issue. WAVE FORM AND WAVE LINE THEORIES. that Mr. P. Turner considers—very rightly—that Scott Russell’s ‘‘ wave line” theory is inferior to With regard to Scott Russell’s theory, the most remarkable point about it is that so able a man could put forward as scientific investigation such rubbish as that the form of the sides of a ship could produce waves of corresponding form in water. He was engaged on investiif, versed sine curves instead of Bourne had already pointed out that there were other like King Charles’ Head with Mr. curves which would practically meet the I have made models with the Bourne form and they have been very clean through the water, but, as he found with full-sized ships, the skin friction seems to be the great item and requirements. it is difficult to trace any difference in speed with parabolic or “less artistically formed” hulls. gating the form of waves at the time, and it seems as he employed parabolic, but the two are practically identical, and Dear Sir, Colin Archer’s plan. They should not exceed 300 words in Correspondents are requested to read our note on this Yours faithfully, A. C. DAVISON. Dick’s Memorial, they would creep in whether he liked it or not. As regards Colin Archer, he had no theory ; all that he did was to put on paper the forms resulting from a progressive displacement curve, as previously suggested by others, when turned into a flat rectangular or semi-circular cross-section. It is strange how tradition hands on the names of these two men and no one seems to know of Professor Rankine or John Bourne, who originated the soundest theory of them all, considerably in advance. In 1854 John Bourne explained his development of a parabolic displacement curve built up from the acceleration produced by gravity acting upon a heavy body, and showed the forms resulting from its application either to a floating or submerged body. In the same year he actually built two ships to this principle and these are his own words about them: ‘I found, as I expected, that these vessels passed through the water with great smoothness and without in any measure raising the water in a wave at the bow, as was a common practice in the older class of steamboats. Nevertheless, I did not obtain a speed much superior to that of vessels less artistically formed; and the conclusion became inevitable, seeing that all other known causes of resistance had been reduced to a minimum, that the friction of the surface which alone remained unchanged must constitute the main element of resistance.” In 1857 Professor Rankine, in computing the probable speed of an intended vessel, proceeded upon the views of John Bourne, while it was not until 1860 that Scott Russell put forward his wave line theory, and so late as 1877 before Colin Archer reproduced, in effect, Bourne’s forms. It is true Sir, To return to the defence of John Scott Russell, Mr. Turner appears to be under the impression that Scott Russell only built a smal] number of ships ; actually he was a naval architect and shipbuilder in extensive and varied practice for many years. he Wave Line theory first appeared in the late 1830°s; the first sailing vessels built to it were built in Ireland in 1844 and 1845; two small yachts, both very successful. The American shipbuilders then got hold of it through Cdr. Fishbourne’s Lectures to the United Services Institution. This resulted in the Yankee Clippers and the * America.” Mr. Turner quotes from G. 8. Baker to the effect that the curve of areas is of secondary importance to Buttock lines, particularly in the run. Scott Russell’s only use for a curve of areas is to calculate displacement, etc. Bow and Buttock lines are a foundation stone in his system, and the after-body should be mainly drawn in from them, while the fore-body is faired up from a basis of one main water-line and the quarter-beam bow line. Colin Archer’s Wave Form theory may be superior for the fore-body, but aft it has less scientific foundation than Scott Russell. Mr. Turner suggests that I may have made a slip of my pen in my previous letter. No; a versin curve is one limiting case of a trochoid, a cycloid being the other. It is just a matter of choosing your scales according to Archer’s formule. Yours faithfully, M. N. HUMPHREYS. Y Fron, Gogarth, Llandudno. adherents of the ~J tempers and becoming abusive. During the present fin-and-skeg and full keel continues in our columns, but so far the letters sent us have controversy we have been obliged to consign letters established very few facts, as under any conditions a good fin-and-skeg boat well sailed will beat a poor keel boat badly sailed, and vice versa. The boat and the skipper have both to be taken into blue pencil for the simple reason that statements We may say that we are not going to publish any remarks in this argument that border on the personal. Letters that genuinely bear on the point will be published provided they are kept within reasonable limits of length. We fully realise the importance of this consideration. Probably the skipper is the biggest factor of all, and knowledge not only of the pond but of the boat counts. Thus for instance, a man, who was out of work or retired would have every opportunity to spend day after day at the pondside with his boat and, given a fairly decent specimen of either a keel boat or a fin-and-skeg, should start any race with an advantage over other competitors who had only Saturday afternoons to devote to the pastime. The only reliable data or basis of comparison would seem to be to get two boats of exactly similar design in every other respect and test them against each other with absolute impartiality under different weather conditions, keeping a log of the proceedings and analysing the results carefully. We, therefore, welcome very heartily the offer of Mr. Mathews of the M.Y.S.A. (Kensington), which is contained in his letter, which appears below. Mr. D. Weir also gave some valuable information in his letter of May last year when be stated :— “What leads model designers astray is that they too closely follow the profiles of masters such as Watson and Fife. These keel forms are excellent when there is a captain aboard, but make a model too difficult to control. If, however, the forefoot is less cut away and the sternpost less raked, a perfectly satisfactory result can be obtained. I have proved this personally.” Now undoubtedly there is no comparison between the beauty of a Fife profile or a Watson or Nicholson (such as “‘Shamrock V.”) and the average model yacht profile, but here is the result of Mr. Weir’s long experience of model yachts. Whatever may be the comparative merits of full keel and fin-and-skeg, this at all events is a positive statement of the alterations from the prototype profile that Mr. Weir considers necessary to make it perform satisfactorily, and this information is most useful. Before this Keel Row was transferred to our to the Editorial W.P.B. and also use the Editorial liable to give offence were included. question, and we are prepared to do all we can to help model yachtsmen to elucidate the problem, but if we receive many more letters that we consider unfit for publication we shall be compelled to close our columns to the discussion. The following letters have been received :— KEEL FORMS. Dear Sir, Re your Editorial in the June issue of the MODEL YACHTSMAN concerning keel forms, I have built a 36” L.O.A. from Mr. Littlejohn’s designs as to plans, built on a block made of two pieces which is very successful. I am also building another on the same block of the same material in every respect even to the same sort of fittings and rig, displacement, etc. The only alteration is the full keel. When the second is finished I shall be pleased to let you know their performances. I may state that the first 36” can stand its own with most of the larger craft, and it will be very interesting to see the performance of the two together. F. E. MATHEWS, M.Y.S.A. P.S.—These two models are slightly longer on the L.W.L. than the design. [As Mr. Mathews is not only an experienced model yachtsman but also a very good builder, his letter is of the greatest interest. We shall be very glad in due course to have a full report of the performances of the two boats. Data of this sort is a valuable contribution to the solving of this protlem.—EprtTor, THE M.Y.) Sir, Mr. Chalmers’s (not Mr. ‘* Punch’s’’) advice to those about to take up model yachting may be sound enough, but when he descends from his quasijudicial preamble to describe my comparison as worthless and absurd I am tempted almost to columns it was carried on in the columns of two use his elegant word ‘ bunk.” of our contemporaries, who each of them closed it If it be true that the possession of a particular of model is for many people the deciding factor in favouring that type, I must be absolved from prejudice, for I own a prototype model by Daniels and a fin model after a design by Capt. down. In each case, however, the partisans of the different types got decidedly warm in temper. No doubt this arose from the fact that comparisons were drawn between different boats and their performances, but at the same time it is most regrettable that some model yachtsmen cannot argue about a scientific fact of design without losing their ———SeE ————— between ROW. + Ge controversy KEEL type Turner, and both models are racing this season against models designed by Mr. Weir and other eminent designers. SS THE we The Model Yachtsman. July 1931 76 Mr. graph shows forms, The Model Yachtsman. Chalmers says that a glance at my photoof “ Ritatu and Ailsa” (Vol. III., p. 147) that these two models have dissimilar hull and therefore my comparison is worthless. But the fact is that both hulls are from the lines of ** Artemis,” and, if not identical, are near enough for the comparison of a long fin and large skeg, and a short fin and small skeg, applied to similar hulls. pond side. To explode another of your correspondent’s “salient points,’ the Mr. Weir referred to was not at Bradford on the occasion mentioned. He also states that ‘‘ owing to the differences between the model and the full-sized article (which is quite comprehensible), the prototype form is not successful at all.” To me, the differences are not comprehensible, nor can I understand why such a In the case of “ Ailsa’ there are five inches of rounded hull between the fin and the small skeg, and six inches vertical at the after edge of fin, so the water stream is obstructed as little as possible. Undoubtedly a portion of the water streams to the surface about the weather quarter, and the shorter the fin and the smaller the skeg the greater freedom has this stream to follow the line of least resistance. The alternative is to imprison the water under the lee garboard and quarter by means of a long keel or large skeg. In the latter case the result is a concentrated quarter wave on the lee side. This wave can be seen and heard when real yachts are moving at a good speed, and one of the ** Valkyries *> when hard pressed towed such an appallingly turbulent wave at the lee-quarter that it could be heard nearly a mile away. It may be remembered that the advocates of the long or prototype keel are the aggressors in this controversy, and the onus lies on them to prove their case. As they claim to have theory on their side, they should have no difficulty in designing a few models fast enough to win all the important races.—Yours, etc., July 1931 type this should statement be a considered scientific, Has or prac- tical basis ? Further, have I to understand that the fin and skeg’s supposed superiority is solely due form of keel ? Conditions at to her Bradford or Gosport are totally different from conditions here, and it is just possible that the prototype form of keel, together with suitably balanced hull elements, are found to be more reliable and therefore more successful under our conditions. HENRY CHALMERS. Dear Sir, In the April issue Mr. Berge said in his opinion the fin-and-skeg form should be prohibited. I agree with “Ignoramus” that the fin-and-skeg type is nearer the prototype form than the Weir type. This being the case, there is just as much reason for prohibiting the Weir type of keel. In my opinion I think it would be best to leave matters as they are at present. Yours sincerely, JOHN A. STEWART. Sir, unsuccessful. theoretical, J. MAINPRICE. SIX MAXIMS OF THE KING. With a view to clearing up further misconceptions, I reply to the letter in the April issue by ‘** Tgnoramus,” wherein he states that “Mr. Weir has had a certain measure of success at Whiteinch, which is a pond, where apparently local knowledge counts for a great deal.” Well, we’ve heard this so often now, along with “tree girt’’ and “tree infested,” that they are becoming a trifle hackneyed, nor do they help us to find a solution to the problem. As fin and skeg fanatics have the same access to the same local knowledge and racing under the same “tree girt”’ or “tree infested” conditions as Mr. Weir’s models, can your correspondent explain why the fin and skeg models perform so indifferently, especially when they are doing their utmost to score a triumph? Further, Mr. Weir doesn’t confine his racing to Whiteinch, having appeared at most of the important sailing centres in Scotland with about the same measure of success, racing against fin and skeg medels but without the so-called advantage of local knowledge or the help of trees that “ girt’’ or “infest”? the Teach me to be obedient to the rules of the game. * * * *~ . * Teach me to distinguish between sentiment and sentimentality, admiring the one and despising the other. x « ££ © £ & Teach me neither to proffer nor receive cheap praise. If I am called upon to suffer, let me be like a well-bred beast that goes away to suffer in silence, * * x * * * Teach me to win, if I may; if I may not win; then above all teach me to be a good loser. * * * * – a Teach me neither to cry for the moon nor over spilt milk. Printed and Published for the Proprietors by H. G. STONE, Town Green, Wymondham Norfolk, Model July 1931 Yachtsman. ‘ = W. Cains, 36inch. L.0.A. Models Model to M.Y.A. 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