The Model Yachtsman and Model Yacht Club Reporter: Volume 1, Issue 2 – April 1884

Vol. I. No. 2. APRIL, PRICE ONE 1884. PENNY. THE Dis y AGHTS MAN AND MODEL YACHT CLUB REPORTER. A MONTHLY JOURNAL OF MODEL YACHT CONSTRUCTION, DOINGS OF HULL: THE CLUBS; THOMAS GRASSAM, 161 FITTING, AND YACHTING & 162, HIGH SAILING ; ITEMS; STR All Subscriptions, Contributions, Advertisements, &c., must be addressed to “THe Epitor, ‘Afodel Yachitsman,’ 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” se) THE Gditorial MODEL-YACHTSMAN. popular basis, the public will not-drag them out of Totes, their retirement and crown them. a MODEL YACHTING AS A PASTIME. WRITERS on model yachting in the public press ‘THE Model Yacht is not an upstart of the pre- are too diffident; they always proclaim their posi- sent generation, but is the descendent of some tion on the back seats, and timidly put forward the very respectable progenitors. Her ancestry cannot service their sport has rendered to yachting as a be traced back to the time of the conquest it is small justification for their existence, and a plea for true, but there are many evidences of considerable lenient criticism. antiquity, and Mr. T. E Biddle, in his interesting all? article on model yachting, published last year in institution for recreation and sport than model the Boy’s Own Paper, speaks of a picture of good yachting, except that a larger number taking part King James with a sma]l model vessel in his hand. in it and its greater magnitude in cost may be taken as furnishing the greater importance. os Our object, however, is not to let it carry us back to ‘auld lang syne,” but to push it forward in its onward march until it is better understood, and takes that prominent part amongst out-door pas- times to which it is entitled. -ProBaBLy nine-tenths of the model-yachtsmen would like to possess a racing or cruising yacht of their own, did their circumstances permit, and we look on the pursuit of model yachting as the outlet for those feelings, which, could they be indulged, would lead to yachting itself. circumstances which YACHTING is purely and simply followed for relaxation and pleasure, although it may have a remote influence on the form of vessels used for Model yachting is exactly in a similar position to those who follow it, and its influ- ence on the shape of larger craft need not be quoted as a further proof of its usefulness. It also gives healthy pleasure—intervals of which are necessary for all; and to those who go into the constructive part of model yachting, it provides an inducement to learn many useful accomplishments, amongst = THE ~6— trade purposes. ~j— make the model- yachtsman, are in most cases the inability to bear the expense incurred in buying and maintaining the larger vessels, or in case of those who could spare the money, there is the inability to spare the time. —Oo— Mopet Yachting has long struggled against the tide of contempt which has checked its progress, and it has never properly emerged from under the ban of childishness which the great public has with- which may be numbered the use of joiner’s tools, the knowledge to choose different woods, to mix and apply paints and varnishes, rigging, cutting-out and fitting sails, the art of French polishing, &c., beside ~ the art of scientific boat-sailing. We think this list enough to forever put to flight the vague idea about the childishness of model yachting, especially when coupled with the fact that a fair-sized model is beyond the strength of boyhood to lift about, and the knowledge of boyhood to sail. —i— out thought put upon it, and the continuance of OnE more illustration of how the sport has been this state of things is perhaps due to the votaries of misjudged by the public, and we think that model model yachting being of a more retiring nature than yachting may safely be left to demonstrate its own those following the rougher kinds of sport, in con- consequence and advantage. sequence of which they have not boldly pushed iv Now, why take a back-seat at Yachting is of no more importance as an —o— themselves forward as other sportsmen have done, In a great many places the sport is not followed and it is an indisputable fact that if model-yachts- competitively, as there are no Clubs to organise it. men make no effort to establish their sport on a People thus see solitary instances of model-sailing, THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. and as beyond the pretty sight there is nothing in pence; but if you have to pay a trifle more for it, this to excite a thought in the matter, it is naturally it will pay best in the end to get Oakey’s glass- concluded that it is a very tame and poor affair. paper, as the glass Lert the cricketer go and knock a ball about in rubbing. a field by himself, and those who saw him know nothing of the competitive game of cricket. ones would say to be this? pityingly Some suggesting examination of his mental faculties. What if the glass-paper is put on the underside of this, and held firmly, the smoothing process over the medical greater part of the body of the vessel can be done The same with great ease. thing would apply to all games; therefore, let not necessity, model yachting be judged by such a standard any more than other sports ; and let its followers claim —o— glass-paper, greatest depth with, if any rub down all uneven your vessel of body is; this will where the be the at centre-line if my instructions have been followed Say a trip to see one of these miniature regattas out. will afford as much pleasure, or probably more, Next find equal distance between the line drawn and the stem or head of the vessel, and the than seeing a regatta amongst the yachts; for, in same between line drawn and the stern end of the the latter case, there is scarcely anything to be vessel. seen but the start and finish, unless you accom- | When you have ascertained these points, pencil a line from deck to keel, parallel with the in a steamboat; and this is not first one: these three lines divide always a very pleasant outing, especially to the four equal parts. landsman. the boat into Take three pieces of stiff card- board, and cut them out to fit the vessel where o— In some of the model-yacht clubs they race a large number of boats, many of them being on the _ these lines are drawn. The pieces of cardboard | should be somewhat time; and the view of the | from deck to keel, to allow with their white wings spread | deck and the end below the keel, when the shape course at the same wide to catch the breeze, recalls those charming pictures of the Bay of Naples, with the sailing boats in the distance. MODEL YACHT FOR MAKING the distance is cut out, to just reach any flat surface that the | flat side of your half-boat is laid down on. Now take up the piece of wood that is to make the next mark on the side of the wood the sheer-line by putting the first half of the model alongside of it; cut off the wood with gouge and spokeshave in ( Continued.— Commenced in No. 1.) HAVING now got out in the rough the halflittle than the end above the from the piece of paper used tor the first half; BEGINNERS. your longer second half of the boat; mark out the deck-line By BUTTERCUP. of smooth to keel, at that part of who will read Zhe Model- Yachtsman,—we can only model dispensed When this is done, pencil a line down from deck yacht races,—and there are no doubt many such ~ be surfaces until the lines fall into a nice harmony. To those who have never witnessed any model smart little craft, Still, this is not an absolute ! can However, first with the rough, and then with the pcssesses. ~- and difficulty in obtaining it is found to exist. for it the advantages, not to say superiority, that it pany the yachts A flat piece of cork, about 3 inches long and 2 inches wide, will be of great assistance, as, considerate a is well fixed, and, unlike many of the commoner sorts, will not come off in the _— would people II craft, it will next devolve upon you to procure a few sheets of glasspaper, two rough and two smooth. These can be procured at any respectable ironmonyer’s for a few the same way as was done for the first half, but take care it is cut off the proper side, or you may find you have two halves that, when put together, will not make a whole ship, but are only two halves for the’same side. When you have cut off the wood to the deck-line, and also down to the 12 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. sheer-line, mark the three lines at the same points as drawn on the first half, and cut down with the gouge until the pieces of cardboard fit the same as they did the first half. With this to guide you, and the first half before you, the second half, with a little care, can easily be made like the first ; and, when smoothed up, the two halves will be ready for hollowing out. Before commencing to hollow out with the gouge, it will be necessary to draw on the flat side of each half-model and on the deck a line showing how near it will be safe to approach the edge of the wood. The line on the deck should be half- an-inch from the curved side, as this width is necessary to nail the deck to. The lines on the flat side should be two inches from the stern, and a similar distance from the sternpost, as the wood Leave a solid piece of tuns thin at these points. Yachting Ateurs. | The champions of last year are not to be allowed to walk over the course if progress in yacht building has not come to a standstill. For the class over 40 tons there is an 80-tonner being built at Fay’s Yard, Northam, Southampton, for Mr. Jameson, owner of the Samcena, to designs She is to of Mr. A. Richardson, of Liverpool. have 70 tons of lead on the keel. Another “ 80” is building at Henderson’s, Glasgow, from designs by Mr. Beaver Webb, for Sir Rd. Sutton, Bart. A new “60” is building at Inman’s Yard, Lyming- ton, from designs of Mr. A. Richardson, Liverpool, for Mr. Fostor Connor, of Bangor. . wood on deck at the stern from the end of the stern to at least one inch nearer the head than the Out of this n w batch we shall no doubt have a flyer; and as the Zrycina is being altered, and may sternpost ; this will give three-and-a-half inches of solid wood from the extreme end of the stern or counter; parallel with the keel the line must be a greater share of attention than for many years three quarters of an inch from the edge. When these lines are all pencilled in, take the gouge and work away until you get all the wood cut out, feeling from time to time to see that you are not too thin, and being careful not to take cut and thrust the gouge through the no place need it be hollowed thinner three-eighths of an inch, as the vessel had better be a trifle heavy, and at the same time strong, than extra light, and consequently weak. getting her too deep a In side. than about There will be no reason to do any smoothing work come up to expectations, the large class will claim past. Lorna, yawl, is having 25 tons of lead added to her keel, and as no new yawls are coming out, she will have a look in for some of the prizes. Last year the 4o-ton class was the best; this year it will probably be the poorest. Sveuthound will not race; AZay is for sale; and Silver Star has been turned into a yawl, and fallen into the ranks of the cruisers. Tara and Annasona will be the only competitors, and in the order their names are here given they will most probably finish, except in very at the inside; such work would be difficult to do, and waste a great deal of time for no good purpose. strong breezes, when Amnasona is not to be denied Having got both the halves hollowed out, according to the directions, they must be screwed together There will be one addition to the 20-ton class, with good strong screws ; brass screws are the best, building at the Culzean Yacht and Boat Building | at tothem gets water the if rust to liable not being Company, from designs by Mr. W. Fife, Jun, for any time, but iron ones will do, and cost less. (To be continued. ) For List of Agents, &c., for Zhe Model- Yachisman see page I4. Mr. J. G. Clark. This addition was sadly wanted, as last year the Freda and Amathea were doing nearly all the regattas by themselves. 13 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. In the ro-ton class Udidia and Buttercup will have two new competitors, and with Verve and Katie occasionally in the fight, this class will be well contested. Olga last year beat all the other fives out of the field. This year two new competitors will tackle her, and perhaps the result will afford a conclusion as to where the lengthening-out process may well direction will be followed by the clubs in other towns. In criticising the different models exhibited for competition, I must ask those who read my remarks to take them in the best spirit, as I shall fearlessly point out where I have seen defects, in the hope that the builders of the different craft may profit by it where possible. Considering that the K.M.Y.C. class their boats by length measure- stop. ment, it might well be supposed that before this Several reinforcements will be forthcoming in the length classes ; and, altogether, the enterprise the best proportions for racing under these rules would have been ascertained, and that the models would show no great variety of form. This, however, is not the case ; the diversity is of the most pronounced type, and, on inquiry, I find this is in yacht-building is as energetic and full of energy as ever. THE K.M.Y.C. EXHIBITION AT HULL. accounted for by the fact of the accession of a number of new members, who have built from imagination instead of fact. [By Our SpeciaL REporter.] Although the HIS Exhibition was opened at the Sailois’ whole group of models is so by the Mayor (Dr. Rollit), who made a first-rate speech in commendation of the objects of the yet there are some points which Several vessels, with specially call for remark. grand shapely bodies, are completely spoilt for want of a bit of sheer: five or six have an abrupt club and the purposes of the exhibition. corner underneath ‘the quarters and along Institute, Hull, on Tuesday, March 18th, creditable, the The exhibits consisted of about 50 yachts, all buttock, which, although no great stoppage to made by members of the club, the proportion of them in the water, has no advantage except to set built ones to cut-out being about three to one. off the beauty of those which are properly rounded off at this line. The following were the takers of certificates in Last year there was a preponderance of cut-out models, so that this exhibition clearly shows.a great stride in the progress of construction by the each class :—4ft. 6in., G. Smith; 4ft., A. Brem- members. ner; 3ft. 6in. and 3ft., W. H. Roberts; 2ft. 6in., Other exhibits of great interest were the steam fishing-cutter, that took the gold medal D. McKenzie. and 50 guineas at the great Fisheries Exhibition; round model was awarded to A. Bremner, 4ft. the trawler that took the silver medal at the same class. exhibition; the Duke Yorkshire Yacht Club. of Marlborough’s s. yacht The certificate for the best all- Judge–C. Rust, Esq., late secretary Royal In the 4ft. 6in. class I Francesca, built by Earle’s Ship-building Company, noticed the fine model cutter of Jas. Bremner, Hull; a model racing yacht from the Liverpool Jun. ; a clever model by J. S. Hobbs; anda likely M.Y.C.; models, looking craft belonging to J. Whiteway, which amongst which I must not fail to mention the half- would have been better shown without the barked models of s.s. Cutch and a steam-launch, just sails. built by Messrs. Bremner and Co., Hull. by J. Monday was a very taking vessel. and many other interesting In the 4ft. class the unrigged cutter shown The The K.M.Y.C. is to be congratulated on an most numerous class was the 3ft. 6in., and con- exhibition of a character such as probably could tained many handsome models, notable among not be got up by any other club in the kingdom; which were those of T. A. Bruce and F. Hasel- but I hope, nevertheless, that their example in this den, and the creditable, but too finely-bodied, 14 : THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN., vessels of J. G. Smiter and W. Hewson. 3ft., 2ft. The 6in., and 2ft. classes were fairly repre- sented, but not up to the standard of the others. As specimens of planking, the models built by J. Simons were a special feature, the planks being alternated with different coloured woods and highly polished ; but I much question the ability of these models to carry the large sail plan they are fitted with, in spite of their long leg in the water. The fittings of the yachts were most of them ingenious, and some not to be excelled. Position of mast two-fifths of water-line from fore-side of stem to after-side of mast. Mast, deck to yoke, three times beam. ~ Mast-head, one-fifth length from deck to yoke. Top-mast, same length as deck to yoke. Boom, one-and-three-quarters inch outboard for every foot of length, Gaff, five-sixths of distance from mast to end of counter. The sails are easiest made of some material with a little stiffening in it, as it keeps its position whilst being marked out and being fixed for sewing. To get the dimensions of the sails, set up the spars in proper position, mark the length of foresail-luff on the selvedge edge of the sail-cloth, measure the length of foot from one end and the length of leach from the other end of the distance marked on selvedge, SAIL – PLAN FOR MODEL YACHT. (See Illustration, ) As the sailing season is approaching, and most modelyachtsmen are fitting-out for the fray, we this month give a drawing of a simple, effective, and beautiful sail-plan. It contains only three sails, it will do for all courses, and with a smaller foresail to fall back upon, will do for strong or light breezes, as the mainsail can be reefed. The luff of the foresail and the leach of the main and top sails are the selvedge of the material out of which they are cut. The foot of the foresail is lashed to a spar or boom, under which can be fixed an arrangement for regulating the amount of foresheet to be let out. The luff and leach of the foresail should be roped, the luff with strong cord, as this is the only stay to pull forward the mast. If this sail be made and where these two measured lines cross, there will the corner be; points draw straight lines marked on selvedge, from allow this corner to the about half-an-inch beyond these straight lines for turning in, and cut out the sail. Measure the length of main-sail leach on selvedge, and mark it at both ends—calling them marks No. 1 and No. 23; from No. 1 of these marks measure the length of main- sail foot, and from No. 2 mark, measure the distance from end of gaff to jaws of boom; where these two lines cross will be the bottom corner of the sail, where it comes to the mast. From No. 2 mark, measure the length of mainsail- head, and from No. 1 mark, measure the distance from outer end of boom te jaws of gaff; where these two lines cross is the upper corner of main-sail luff. Mark off straight to fit well, a hook at the top and outer corners, and a hook lines from the two corners indicated, to marks 1 and 2 on selvedge, and from corner to the other, leaving the half-inch on the foresheet to travel across the horse, will enable you to for turning in, and cut out the sail. set it in the twinkling of an eye. The main-sail head is lashed to the gaff, the luff to a few rings on the mast, the foot to a thin spar which acts asa reefing-boom by rolling the foot of the sail round it and NOTICE.—The Model-Yaechtsman may be obtained of the following Agents, Booksellers, &c. :— Lonpon: tH. Butcher, 7, Bedford Terrace, Church-Street, Kensington, W. tying the spar to the boom, The top-sail is lashed to a thin spar at the luff, down to the mast-head, and to a thin spar at the foot. A hook is sewn to each of the corners of the sail-foot, and a small eye fixed at each end of the gaff to take the hooks. A single cord, fastened to the luff-spar, leads through a hole in the top‘mast, and is belayed below. The topsail is measured off and cut out in the same manner as the foresail. The two stays to the mast, and the bobstay, are made of copper-wire, strength varying according to size of boat. The spars are calculated on the following basis, but may be smaller in the case of narrow boats, or larger in those having great beam. The vessel in illustration is supposed to be four times as long over-all as her beam ; her overhanging stern or counter is one-sixth of her length on water-line. Bowsprit out-board two-and-a-half times beam. LIVERPOOL: t+ Taylor Bros., Model Dockyard, , 20, Strand-Street. + Hitchen & Squire, Flag Makers, . 36, South Castle-Street. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE: t T. France, Bookseller, 16, Side. ScARBOROUGH: TE. T. W. Dennis, Bookseller. Hutt: S. Coultas, Bookseller, Holderness-Road. J. S. Hill, Bookseller, Hessle-Road. T. Carlill, News-agent, St. John-Street. G Brown, Y 3 T. Witty, sis Wincolmlee. ALEXANDRIA, (Egypt.): D. Weill, Bookseller. ‘+ Advertisements received by these Agents. Also of the Secretaries of all the M. Y. Clubs in London, Glasgow, Belfast, Greenock, &c., Subscribers finding any difficulty in obtaining the Journal regularly, should send stamps direct to the Publisher. Please note that in sending for single copies, 134d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. Postage Stamps of any nationality taken in payment, from Foreign subscribers only, APRIL, 1884. JHE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. SAIL-PLAN FOR MODEL YACHT. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. 15 Christie), both models being three feet over all. Doings of the Clubs. During the sailing the Waterwitch carried away her bowsprit, which threw her completely out of Contributions to this column are solicited from all the Model Yacht Clubs. Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper only, and forwarded to the EDITOR not later than the 24th of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. M. V. Sailing Association ( London ).—During the month of March several matches were sailed on the Round Pond, Kensington, London, a piece of water 696 feet long by 543 wide; the principle of sailing being a series of races or boards the length of the Pond, from east to west, for three hours. At the call of time, the yacht having scored most boards is declared the winner. In the sweepstake for first-class cutters, on March rsth, Mr. Pollard’s Susan, Mr. Webb’s Old Tub, Mr. Harvey’s Caroline, Captain Whish’s Rane, Mr. Martin’s Frolic, and Mr. Pounsett’s Annoymei started, wind S.; frolic, Annoymet, and Rane scoring most boards, followéd by Old Tuo, Susan, and Caroline, resulting in a tie between Frolic, Annoymei, and Rane, which being sailed off, Frolic won the sweepstake. On March 22nd, a first-class club prize was contested, any rig, eight entries,—S/a7, Caroline, Susan, Frolic, Annoymet, Nellie, Rane, and Old Tub,—wind N.W.; Star scored the first two boards, Nellie the next four, /volic scored the next two, Caroline winning the run home; then /rolic, Nellie and Star each scored, and at the call of time /Ved/ze had scored five boards, Frolic four, Star four, and Caroline one, resulting in JVed/7e being the winner. The programme of the M.Y.S.A. sailing matches for this month is as follows: April 5th*, 7th*, rotht, 21st*, and 28tht, (sweepstakes) ; (club matches), April 11th*, 14th*, and 26tht, All starting at 3-o p m, except April 11th and 14th, attoa.m. ° ‘*iIstclass. t2nd class. Belfast M.Y.C.— On Saturday evening, March the race, leaving the Flyaway the winner. match was viewed by a large number of interested spectators. —Model yachting is coming to the front in Ulster. E. J. Harland, Esq., J.P., of the large shipbuilding firm of Harland and Wolff, has offered a silver challenge prize. Victoria M.V.C. (London). — A match was satled on Tuesday, March 18th, for a prize given by Mr. Walton, of the Victoria and Alexandra Clubs, between four Prince of Wales Club models and three Victorias, wind S.W., variable. After some exciting racing Mr. Melville’s Zur (Victoria) The season’s matches was declared the winner. for club prizes (silver cups) will take place at Vic- toria Park, should the wind be suitable, as follows : April tst, 4 p.m.; June 3rd, 5 p.m.—for first class yachts; May 6th, 5 pm.; Sept. 2nd, 4 p.m.—for second class yachts. Albert M.V.C. (Hull) —This club will lold its first exhibition of models in the Albert Hall, Midland Street, from April roth to 16th, half the proceeds of which will be given to the Sailors’ Orphan Home, Park Street, Hull. We understand a large and varied show of models will be made, and wish the venture every success. The club has obtained a new and improved sailing ground, and altogether its prospects are of the brightest character. Clapham M.Y.C. Report for 1883.—In glancing over the past season, the C.M.Y.C. may be congratulated upon the favorable aspect of affairs. Notwithstanding that for some months the club water was unavailable, owing to the operations of the Metropolitan Board of Works. the sailing has been brisk, the entries numerous, and the compeSix matches in each class 15th, the first racing match of the season was held tition as keen as ever. on were successfully brought off. the Round Pond, between the cutter kin) and the Ormean Park, Belfast, Waterwitch (Mr. A. C. Gafh- new schooner Hlyaway (Mr. S. The In the first class, Phaeton once more heads the list, Avief being a goud second; while the old Wave, so successful | 16 THE as a hard-weather schooner, has evitable mizen, and occupies MODEL-YACHTSMAN. assumed the third in- position. Amongst the “wee barkies ’ there has been much keen competition for the pride of place, the coveted honour falling at length to the well- known veteran Beagle, which by her sailing has added fresh laurels to those already gained . Close upon her follows Bouncer, while the third place is filled by the shapely Griffin. The C.M.Y.C. has to acknowledge the courtesy of the Model Yacht Sailing Association, in opening their matche s to them during the time the pond at Claph am was under repair. Early in the season the club challenged the association to sail a return match in triplicate for a cup, under similar conditions to the contest of 1882. The West End club promptly took up the gauntlet, and the first match of the Pond, series of three took place at the Round South Kensington, on July 2rst. After some close racing, the Clapham club was declared victorious, the classic name. tember again 8th, the Cynzsca proving worthy of her The second race came off on Sepat Long Pond, challengers were Clapham. successful, Here The C.M.Y.C. having thus secured two out of the three matches became the possessors of the cup, a handsome silver trophy, which now graces their club-room. The financial condition of the club at the end of the season was good, the number of members about the same. not the rule alone; as, had it not been for the revolution in ballasting, which has given us the immense weights of lead now carried on the keel, yachts of such an emaciated type could not have contended against their more robust brethren. Whilst lead-ballasting was following the law of evolution it would have been hazardous to inter- fere, but now it has arrived at such a perfect state that yachts carry all their ballast outside, the time has come for discouraging the mere outbuilding in length, which has enabled many of the latest craft to beat their opponents, and something should be done to solve the measurement difficulty and allay the irritation felt thereon, for some years to come. Since our last issue, the various yachting papers have been filled with letters in continuation of the measurement controversy, and the stream of “suggestions still flows on. A corespondent of the Aie/d suggests the tonnage of yachts should be guaged by the number of hands they carry. We do not think any responsible body will take such a proposal as this into consideration, but the fact that such a solution is soberly offered is telling evidence of the state of dissatisfaction which exists against the present measurement rule. The models have largely increased, there being but few who do not possess a craft in each class. The rule has pro- Beagle leading off in fine style, and being well backed up by the ancient Daphne. it is all the fault of that body. duced yachts of unparalled leanness, ’tis true, but The prosperous condition which it has now attained is due in a very large degree to the Commodore and his coadjutors, who have spared neither pains nor trouble in furthering the interest of the club. dtlents on Wleasurement. In pursuing the enquiry, what has led to the great dissatisfaction with the present rules of measurement adopted by the Y.R.A., we cannot fairly follow the lead of some who have plainly asserte d It is an easy matter to propose new modes, but not so easy to see what they will lead to. The ingenious and bold will find a way to take the last farthing of advantage out of anything that may be devised ; whilst the less forward and less experimental accept tried fashions and then growl when they find others have stepped ahead. The sail-area-and-length rule recommended by the Y.R.A. is as yet only permissive, therefore practical experience under its working has not had an opportunity to demonstrate any failing, but were it made a compulsory rule, who can predict what eee eee ee THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. would be built and equipped to take every advantage out of it? The Americans have found a length rule unsuitable, and the length classes in England seem to be filled with dissatisfaction, as outbuilding beyond theolder boats is being experienced amongst and cannot find measurement. wanted. , ry any of them having the same scale of Glad to see your paper ; it is the very thing Hoping that the matter will be taken up, and the best rule will be accepted by all the clubs in the United Kingdom, I remain, very truly, ARTHUR A. GAFFIKIN, them. Hon. Sec. Belfast M-Y.C, The vested interests of yachting will not permit of any sweeping change being made, and in fact if such were not the case where could human research alight on that formula that would be beyond all criticism ? Yachts must be accepted as they alteration of rule must be are. a concession Any to ex- pediency: but it is time an alteration was made, if but to shift the exceeding bitter cry now being raised. The sail-area-and-length rule shoul d be made compulsory, for all the class racing ; this would give a further lease of racing life to the ex- piring outclassed Yachts, and while this respite gave its temporary satisfaction, a confe rence of designers, builders, and the members of the Y.R.A. should be held, to consider and discuss in what direction (in case of change) it is desirable to go, and the measurement rule shou ld be gradually trim med lead in that direction, to Anonymous letters and enquiries will not be acknowledged. All communications to be addressed to THE EpiT or, Lo the Editor of ** The Model Yachtsman.” Sir,—As one who has for a long time interest ed himself in Model-Yachting, I woul d beg to draw your atte ntion to Do you not think that if a certain tule was laid down for the measurement of model yachts, and all the clubs to acce pt that rule, that it woul d doa great deal for model-yachting, especially if a club was competin g with another club of a different town ? Suppose I am com Pelled to leave this town—say for Live rpool ; there I find a rule exactly the reverse of the measurement from A Correspondent writes :—Do youw-think it possible a match could be sailed between Englan d, Scotland, and Ireland ? A representative could be chosen , and expenses paid by the clubs. It was intended to publish in this numbe r ‘‘ The History of the Liverpool M.Y.C.”, but owing to unavoidable delay in compilation, it has been found necessary to leave it over until next month.—Ep., Uotes and Ouervies, [We shall be glad to receive notes and queries from any of our readers, on yachting or modelyachting matters.] Gxchange & Sale Column, the name and address of the writers, (not necessarily for publicatio n), 4 want in this sport . —_ | Correspondence, Letters must bear We purpose, in future issues, giving a list of the M.Y. Clubs, together with the secret aries’ names and addresses. 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