Title. Author. Summary
Title. Author. Summary
Title. Author. Summary
Title. Author. Summary
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i,j S Vol. II–No. 8. AUGUST, PRICE 1885. TWOPENCE. THE QDKL-Y AGH TS MAN AND CANOEING tm ee GAZETTE. =“ A MONTHLY JOURNAL OF MODEL YACHT CANOEING NEWS; CONSTRUCTION, FITTING, DOINGS CLUBS; CORRESPONDENCE; OF SALE THE AND | AND SAILING ; YACHTING EXCHANGE; ETC., | ITEMS; ETC. HULL: THOMAS GRASSAM, 11 & 162, HIGH STREET. LONDON: | B E, MARLBOROUGH AND ALL & Co, 51, OLD BAILEY. BOOKSELLERS, All Subscriptions, Contributions, &c., must be addressed to | “Tue Epitor, ‘dfodel Vachtsman,’ 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” g THE Ii4 Goditorial MODEL-YACHTSMAN. | Wotes, done unless as an act of formality, and this only where a palpably unjust decision has been arrived at. E congratulate the Serpentine Club on The formal protest can then be entertained by the committee of the club. the properly Where successful and interesting 10-ton match held a finish is very close and there cannot be much in at the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, on June it either way, the judge’s decision must in all cases 12th and be final. 13th. A more valuable test of the It is a fact that the runner up in a close merits of the respective craft would no doubt have finish always does think he has just pulled off the been realised if more wind had favored the first race, and he may honestly think such to be the day’s racing, and it was no doubt very disappoint- case and be wrong, – but what we would point out ing to those who were put out of count the first as the rule which all must adapt themselves to who day that they all were not favored with the breeze enter into matches is, that the umpire’s decision that enabled the last six to fight out the contest must be accepted with a good grace, and as a with something to send them along. perfect settler of all dispute. has The match ended as might have been expected, simply this: in a ‘The position is those who enter a match should triumph for the Zzverpeol boats, although very close ascertain the conditions, and if they start be pre- run by the Serpentine, and considering inferiority pared to take all the risks pertaining to them. of size, they received a dusting up from the 7-ton- starting in a race we accept the starter (and he cannot always please), we agree to handle our ners of the Zoendon Club, The Serpentine members boats according to the rules of the club in which we sail, and of greatest importance we agree to will have to furnish themselves with 1o-tonners to the latest scale, and the Zondon set up a to-ton accept the decision of the judge as final. class, then with an entry from the A?zgsfon and We have seen a group of individuals at one winning post and a group of similar number at the other several other clubs, the match might become an annual affair. In Whether the mode of scoring is the ‘The models like the yachts, are suffi- winning post, neither of which contained individuals concerned in the race nor having any interest to ciently affected by the wind varying in strength and prejudice their judgement, and these two groups direction, without having the misfortune of fouls have differed considerably in best that could be adopted is perhaps open to question. to contend against, and we think .some means might be adopted for considerably diminishing the hability of the competitors coming in contact. Boats may be far ahead of the division they set off What would become of the sport of horse racing if the judge’s decision was to be called in question? The jockeys disagree as to which has won and the public as often get wrong as right in picking out with, and look to have the race in hand, when a foul lets in the stern chasers and the best boats do not win; the only consolation in this case being that the owner of the leading boat can say the winner before the number of the victor is hoisted on the board. If there is a risk that the judge can make a mistake in deciding against our- she would have won but for a foul. actlen THe Marcu or tHe understand in the last NewsHam their idea as to which boat was the winner. Any one who has sailed close races with models will know the absolute necessity of having one man to decide the point and of accepting his decision in a proper spirit. CiLus.—We selves, and for our opponent, this is one of the risks that must be accepted along with the others that surround the race, and there is no greater heat the finish between Georgina and Cupid was very close, Mr. W. Crook, the umpire, giving it in favor of Georgina, the This act of protesting against the decision of the evidence of bad taste and unsportsmanlike spirit | than to accept the judge’s decision with a bad judge should never under any.‘circumstances be | owner of Cupid protesting that his boat had won. grace and a loud protest. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN We have before us the latest edition of the Rules and Regulations of the Liverpool Model Yacht Club, an edition which is a credit to the Club to whom it belongs, in the comprehensiveness and withal simplicity of its compilation, and a credit to Mr. Grassam who has spared no pains to make it an acceptable one to the view. Bound in blue cloth, with the title of the Club and the 1I5 Dumbarton Club. We wish these new ventures every success, and shall be much obliged if the secretaries will send usall particulars, that we may enrol them into the club family, and place them on our gradually swelling register.—The welcome news of two new clubs being formed is, however, not unmixed with unpleasant tidings, for we learn that the Se/fast Club has drawn its last breath and is Liverpool arms stamped in gold on the cover, the outside is yet eclipsed by the manner in which the type has been arranged and the impression district, as the (ster Club still flourishes, and has This book may fairly be held out as received additional strength from the demise of its an example to all clubs either new or old who rival in the shape of some of the members of the purpose issuing a book of rules. late Belfast. regulated. From the title now no more. ‘The funeral bell, however, does not sound the deathnote of model yachting in that The Ulster Club should now place page we learn that the L.M.Y.C. was instituted in itself upon our register, and not let Ireland be 1862; a 25-years’ prosperous career is what few without a representative. Model Yacht Clubs can boast, but this existence of the secretary for our next issue. a quarter of a century does not seem to have robbed the Liverpool Club of any of its strength. The bloom of youth is gone, ripe manhood is ’tis true, distinguished by but its a lusty and flourishing life, that leaves nothing to be desired to improve its healthful constitution. Long may it flourish, the improver of the mechanic and the purveyor of rational pleasure. We understand the prime motive in issuing this fresh copy ofregulations is to have incorporated the rules for model steamers, a department that particularly finds favour with the men of mechanical instincts, and we wish We hope to hear from —Onans WE understand that orders have been given for to-tonners by several members of the Avngston Club, amongst whom are the Commodore (Mr. T. A. Bruce), the Treasurer (Mr. W. Bruce), the Secretary (Mr. F. C. Wood), and Mr. A. Grassam. Mr. Grassam’s boat will be kept within the limit of 4ft. gin. overall, so that she can compete in that class, but we believe the others will have no restriction of this kind. MODEL YACHT HANDICAPS. ITH the object of evoking the opinions of for this department the success it deserves. our readers, —o— we have been requested to progress of bring forward the question of handicapping in model yachting we have again cause for congratu- racing mode’ yachts of different sizes, and we hope lation at the foundation of two more clubs, brief that any friend who has experimented with models | mention of which was made last month. in such a way-that he can suggest anything useful New Crvuss.—In looking at the A new club has been formed at Port Glasgow under very on the question, may be prevailed upon to give to favourable conditions, all the benefit of his knowledge. a suitable piece of water The Manchester and a boat-house having already been secured, and club having a considerable fleet of boats, the sizes nothing now is wanting but the spirit of the mem- varying so much as to create a difficulty in forming bers career for the Port a reasonable number of classes for racing, have Glasgow M.Y.C.—A club has also been started at been enquiring into the matter, with the object if Dumbarton, and the shipbuilding instincts of the possible of arriving at some satisfactory system of men of the north will no doubt soon bring plenty handicapping ; and what seems the easiest plan of of boats to the line, and make a page in the history doing justice to all sizes has been formulated by of model yachting by the performance of the one of the members, J. Corbett, Esq., C.E., and to make a successful 116 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. is about to be put on its trial in a match to be held by the club on Saturday, 25th July. = , jy In this plan, it is laid down that the ruling principle is, “the best j= HE New York Forest & Stream, speed of sailing boats of various sizes and similar proportions varies as the cube-root of their respective lengths, or as the fifth-root of their respective tonnage.” The tonnage may be ascertained by any of the rules now in use, but Mr. Corbett thinks the Y.R.A. rule, which takes no account of depth, is unfair, and he proposes an alternative system of tonnage classification, as follows : “I. + Bx L+ B x depth + 2500, or L x B x depth from deck to underside of keel + 380.” Accompanying this, is a table of fifth-roots of Canora. of July 9th, contains a letter with instructions for making cheaply a canvas canoe, the finished weight of which will be about 15 or 20 tbs, and capable of carrying 500 ibs. ‘The number is worth purchasing for this herself. alone, as anyone can fit themselves with a canoe from these instructions at a little cost. The same number contains other interesting How is it that we letters and notes on canoeing. cannot galvanize some of the life and enthusiasm of American canoeists into the billow ploughers of tonnage from 1 to 32, and the time allowance is England, is it that the choppy waters which lave settled by noting the time occupied by each boat our coasts are too jumpy for this kind of cockboat in sailing the heat, and multiplying this by the to be safe, our tidal-rivers too swift in the course tabular number or fifth-root corresponding in the to table to the boats’ tonnage, when of course the exercise? is it that the little shell is too small for smallest total wins. the big ideas of our would be shipmasters, or is it We can see in this suggested allow of the paddling being an enjoyable plan a painstaking effort to formulate a rule to that we have begun at the wrong end and made which all the competitors may look with satisfac- the thing too exclusive? tion, but are afraid that the time taking and such estuary of the Humber graced on a regatta day by like labors will be very trying and will break it one solitary canoe, and we marvel as we see her down. With regard to the proposal to take depth skipping about in and out of the shipping and as a factor for tonnage, it may be easily ascertained dancing over the little waves that there are not that the system suggested will favor boats of a short forty. broad and shallow type, and injure those of a long spirit is evidently wanting that might make narrow and deep form, and the drawback of such a attractive with the spread of white winged canoes. We see the mighty The space of broad waters is there, but the it system becoming established is, that any sensible Our leading canoeists talk about a ‘canoe meet,’ builder will build boats to win under this rule, and and the outcome will be a special breed for this rule popularising the sport. only. those few who can attend it, but will it bring the Should this prove to be the case, we think it is much to be regretted. believe this will do something towards No doubt it will amongst ‘The types are already fascination of the sport and its pleasures home to so diversified as to cause a difficulty in bringing the multitude of individuals who must be longing the clubs fairly into competition one with another, to captain their own craft and any fresh element of discordance we venture housing and sailing in company were In existence. to think will prove a misfortune, and especially just What can be done? if the facilities for That is the question to coming at a time when there seemed some slight make the canoe a popular craft, and it is perhaps haope of the clubs getting into a better position for a difficult inter-club competition. Rob Roys, and we do not all care for solitary question to answer. We are not all pleasures. The crack 5-tonner Doris, winner of most of the The first thing to be done, we think, to bring §-ton matches this year, is only 5ft. 6in. beam and the canoe into popular use, is to make it a com- about 45ft. overall. paratively safe conveyance and yet to keep its size ° MODEL-YACHTSMAN down to dimensions that will not impoverish the mast, at a point a little above the eye which holds purse of those who can just manage to afford a the boom. boat. About 7in, from the top of the lower- mast, screw in at either sidea sinall brass eye to We think if the canoe is to get along, it will take the back stays and side stays ; in the forward have to be by the aid of the sail rather than the side fix a small screw-eye just above these to hoist paddle, and we shal! feel obliged to any one who the foresail to, and another nearer to the top to will assist us in the difficulty of recommending hoist the jib to. some kind of canoe that will make sailors of some eyes where of our idle young men, without making them look mast-head ; in the after side of this fix three screw- foolhardy to their friends in risking themselves in eyes at equal distances apart, the two topmost ones That part of the mast above the the stays are fastened is called the the ticklish pieces of construction that hoist two being forthe halyards to hoist the peak of the gaff, little bits and the lower one for the halyards to hoist the of sail and then find standing on their own bottoms. that fine large sailing canoes a difficulty in We-are aware are built on the Mersey and at other places, but what we want to throat of the gaff. The topmast will not require any fittings except a small eye screwed into the top. The gaff must have a small brass screw-eye about see 15 something that the amateur can try his hand tin. from where it will join the mast, at and be successful; we want to see the lines of outer end, and one about 6in. from the outer end, some and another about gin. from that. such suitable craft published and well one at the The mainboom circulated, and we want to see the R.C.C. take will require a brass-eye at the end which joins the the matter up and offer to hold a regatta once a mast, this must be opened out, fitted on to the eye year, to bring the thing into notice on the Humber, at foot of mast and the Mersey, and various other places round our eye at the extreme outer end will be of use to pull coasts. out the clew of the mainsail too. If any of our readers take an interest in this If canoeists have any love for their sport, why too canoeists spirit might soon swell into MODEL FOR By with a little BUILDING BEGINNERS. ‘Two brass screw- in the under side of boom, and a peg travels on this to which is attached the cord which regulates the distance the boom is allowed boat may be sailed—this cord is called the main- sheet, and is drawn in or slacked away by moving: the tent peg backward or forward on the stout cord BUTTERCUP. as required. HE mast fittings will consist of a small screw- eye fixed in the after side of mast, about rin. above the deck, to which eye the boom will be attached. A brass to run off, to suit the various courses on which the 1000. YACHT again. stout cord stretched from one to the other, a tent- matter we shall be glad to hear from them. not push it along? eyes are fixed then closed To keep the main sheet from sagging down, it is passed through two brass-eyes fixed in boom beyond the outer one to which the stout cord is fastened to. (see illustration page.) Three belaying pins will be required at The bobstay is a line hooked or lashed to a the foot of the mast to fasten the halyards to ; plate fixed on the stem for the purpose, just above these the water line. can be made by obtaining three brass Some builders merely put a screw- escutcheon pins from any ironmongers ; drive them eye in the stem, into the mast to within 4in. of the head, and then jected to a considerable strain a screw-eye often bending them upwards until a cord passed round will work loose and then the water gets to the wood. them from above, with the end nearest the head, A strip of strong sheet brass about Win. wide, with will jam itself and hold fast without any further the ends clasping both sides of the stem, and the fastening. These belaying pins had better be middle being just left clear to form a loop, makes placed one at each side and one in front of the a strong job; ora piece of stout brass wire with but as the bobstay is often sub- Late) 117 a THE . 118 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN, the ends flattened and the loop left round: the with a hope that my directions will have been of ends to be drilled and screwed fast to the sides assistance to some who have not as yet become ex- of the pert in building models, and perhaps a few of my stem, is perhaps the best. From this bobstay-plate the line is carried to the bowsprit end, suggestions may prove useful even to experienced and hooked on with a strong wire hook. hands, The such as is used for I am well aware of the impossibility of dealing hanging pictures, as cordage is always tightening with all the little difficulties that may puzzle the up when wet and slacking off again when dry. amateur in his first essay, and this being so, I shall bobstay is best made of wire, If the wire part of the bobstay terminates about 3in. be glad to give any further information I may from the bowsprit end, is fitted with a strong brass possess through the columns of this paper, to any wire loop and then hauled taut to the bowsprit end who may write for it. with a piece of small cord passed several times backward and forward through it, it can be So far as fittings are concerned, they are of infi- nite variety. I have endeavored to describe a simple form, but should be glad if on this question tightened up or slacked off at pleasure. The stays which hold the mast in position can some of our model-yachtsmen would give your be made and fitted in the same way with advantage, readers the benefit of any devices their ingenuity the wire being fastened to the eye in the mast and may have created for additional handiness in fitting the small cordage being fitted at the lower part, up models, and improving their appearance. with a strong hook to attach them to the eyes on cil sketches of anything of interest in this way can deck. One such stay at either side of the mast and attached to an eye about 13 inches abaft the easily be put into form for your illustration pages, and such illustrations will prove of general benefit. BUTTERCUP, position of mast will be found sufficient, and a ( Concluded.— Commenced in No. 2.) back stay on each side reaching to an eye fixed at a point about 6in. abaft the mast. These stays Doings of the will all unhook when the mast is pressed slightly backward, or when in their places will be tightened up by setting the jib and foresail, both of which sails must be strongly corded on the foreside and set up tight. The ends of wire cordage can be fastened by splicing, or simply laid alongside the other part and lashed with strong thread, waxed with Prout’s patent elastic glue. Pen- Clubs. Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ov/y, and forwarded to the Eprror not later than the 20th of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Contributions to this column are solicited from all the Model Yacht Clubs, Kingston M.Y.C. (Hull).—The weekly meet- ings have been held at the sailing pond, instead of at the club room, and as business has been scarce The cut of the sails can be taken from the illus- pleasure has taken its place, the members who tration page, and all the sails will be better for assembled spending the evening in contesting the being strengthenéd by tape sewn on the edges and point with their yachts instead of their tongues. No This is as it should be at this time of the year, one need now be at a loss for a suitable material when the heated room may well yield its place to strengthening pieces stitched on the corners. for sail making, as through the action of the Liver- the breezy banks of the pond. pool M.Y.C. a special material, with woven stripes will, however, be held at the club room, to make A special meeting in imitation of the canvas cloths, is now made and arrangements for the coming grand regatta to be always kept in stock by Messrs. Frisby, Dyke & held on Bank Holiday in August. Co., Liverpool, any quantity of which can be ob- been fairly well patronised by members in the ‘The pond has tained through the post, the prices being advertised evenings throughout the month, and some good in this paper. sailing displayed. And now I will draw this article to a conclusion, held The weekly matches have been every Satnrday afternoon and have been THE MODEL-Y CANOEING G wndi } my | 1 Jib, 2 Foresail. 3 Topsail (square-head or jib-head). ——@3 a 4 Mainsail. \ f| i 5 Angle-plates for horses. 6 Wire horse for fore and main sheets. | 7 Fore and main sheet arrangements. i 8 Belaying-pin for halyards. 9 Gaff with fittings. 10 Ferruled Mast-head with fittings. 11 Mast-head with yoke, cap, and fittings. ALowsprit. { Cf /0 \O of { As BLowermast. CTopmast. EMain-boom. FJib-boom. DGaff. Stay. GFore-boom. HBob-stay. LFore-sheet. kK Peak-halyards. \ om Main-sheet. = August, 1885. HTSMAN Pre. \\ 10-ton MODEL CUTTER YACHT. \ (By BUTTERCUP.) == Sail-Plan.—Scale 1/8in. = tin. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. | 123 favored with better breezes than could be expected special prize took place in June, in which Pheton at this season of calms, and the following are the winners on the various days :—June 27th, 4ft. 6in. scored the best, obtaining five firsts against the next boat’s two.—On July 4th, a znd class match W. H. Roberts; 4ft, G. Smith; 3ft.6in., A. Carr; was 3ft, A. Carr.—July 4th, 4-6 W. H. Roberts; 4 J. Eagle 3rd. sailed, Jfaria being 1st, Rover 2nd, and H. Field; 3-6 A. Carr; 3 J. Field.—July ith, 4-6 W. H. Roberts; 4 G. Smith; Greenock M. Y.C.—Race on Tuesday, June 23rd, 3-6 W. Acaster; 3 J. J. Bellamy.—July 18th, 4-6 G. Cross; 4 G. H. postponed from the 2oth, for a handsome marble timepiece, presented by J. Stewart, Esq., ex-M.P. Smith ; 3-6 W. Acaster; 3 A. Carr. Thursday, 16th July, was observed as a general Scored by points. 1st class entries, Belle o the holiday in Hull, the occasion being the formal flunt 68 A. Ferguson, Mosquito opening of the Hull and Barnsley Railway and Belle o the Hunt \ed the four rounds, making 24 65 1D. Calderhead. Dock, and many members availed themselves of points.—The other classes raced on June 27th, the opportunity afforded, and mustered at the 2nd class, Fairy Queen 52 H. Dougherty, pond in the afternoon, some first-rate sailing being the Wisp 52 W. McFarlane, Scotia 41 A. Harper, the result. Lady of the Lake 48 The Commodore having had his cutter 1), Cameron. W727 o’ Finished as Bonny Jean \engthened, until she is now of full follows: Fairy Queen 14 points, measurement on the Lw.L, and the immersed plan 14, Scotia 12, Lady of the Lake 8. altered, shewed his boat in greatly improved speed one entered, Gawrey 40 M. McKay; no race. both to windward and onthe reach. class, Magete 20 J. Harkness, Mr. G. Cross, with an altered boat, held his own with the best ; and Mr. Roberts, whose craft has taken 7 Saturday A. McNeil. Won by Will o the Wisp 3rd class, only 4th Grace Darling 20 Afaggie 24 points.—The Annual Regatta was held on Saturday, July 4th, on afternoon events, alm: st in, succession, shewed the Gryfe; and the weather could not have been what can be done in wooing the zephyrs witha better. large topsail and immense bowsprit spinnaker. In fact, we do not remember seeing a much prettier sight than this crack under her cloud of new sailcloth.—Amongst the patrons and friends of the club, in the opening of the Hull & Barnsley Dock were: Col. G. Smith, who performed the ceremony ; The Mayor (A. K. Rollit, Esq., LL.D. ) who presided at the banquet and charmed all by his eloquence; Chas. H. Wilson, Esq., M.P., whose steamship was the first to enter the Dock, and who spoke at the banquet; George Bohn, Esq., C. E., engineer of the Company; Councillor Rayment, a director of the Company; E. T. Sharp, Esq. ; and many others, who from time to time have shewed their friendship. Clapham M.Y.C.—This club sailed a 2nd class A good breeze from the west made the day’s sailing splendid. windward and run back. The race was a beat-to- No fewer than 16 boats of the various classes entered, and a start was made at 12-30 p.m. 4th class entries, JZaggze J. Hark- ness, Grace Darling A. McNeil, and Witch of the finn J. M’Kay. After some good sailing, Alaggze took 1st, Grace Darling 2nd prize. rst class came next, entries: Belle o the Hunt A. Ferguson, JZos- guito 1). Calderhead, Caledonia N. M’Kechnie, and Vampire D. Cleary. After a close sail, Caledonia took ist, Belle o the Hunt 2nd, Mosquito 3rd prize. 3rd class, Formosa J. Spiers, Gawrey M. M’Kay. mosa 2nd prize. Viston W. Scott, and Finished: Gawrey 1st, For2nd class, Flora M. M’Kay, Vulcan J. Harkness, Lady of the Lake D. Cameron, Fairy Queen H. Doughérty, HW%id/ 0 the Wisp W. M’Farlane, and Stygee A. Brooks. This race, on match on June 16th, at Clapham, in which Cyzzsca account of so many boats taking part in it, was very proved to be the winner.—On June 13th, a rst interesting, and was well watched by the onlookers. class match took place, Pheton being ist, Wave Result: Sztygee ist, end, and f/i/da 3rd. — The second race for a prize. Mora 2nd, fairy Queen 3rd Consolation race for boats that did not win 124 THE a place. Entries: MODEL-YACHTSMAN. S.W. and some capital sailing was done, lasting one Viston, Lady of the Lake, Will The day being far ad- hour and a half, when the score stood as follows : vanced, the race was made shorter, and finished as Eleanor to points, Crinolette 6, Aolia 2, Keepsake o the Wisp, and Vampire. Lady of the Lake ist, Vampire 2nd, Will 10, Laputng 2, thus making a tie with Zeaxor and o the Wisp 3rd prize.—The visitors’ race came off Keepsake, which was sailed off in one run and two on Saturday, 11th July, also a race for a prize pre- boards to windward, Keepsake winning with a total follows: sented by Mr. Brighton. score of 17 points, Zveanor getting 16. The afternoon did not Inthe last look very promising, a strong gale blowing from the board to windward Zveanor got foul, otherwise it west, and slight showers of rain falling at 4 o’clock. would have been a question which of the two would The banks of the pond were crowded with specta- have won. tors, anxious to see the models out in the gale. sake was by far the smaller model, only measuring Mr. M. Simpson, commodore, acted as starter, and 30×06. ‘Messrs. Robt. Tarbert and S. Brown (promoters of It will be noticed that the winner Kee/- Grimsby M. Y.C.—Saturday, 4th July, the second When time sailing match this season came off successfully. was called by Mr. Simpson, 14 boats took up their Two races were organized ; first and second prizes subscription for visitors’ race) referees. stations. Conditions of this race were—two yards – to windward per ton; of the pond. 52, tors for each event. The following boats started: Grace Darling 20 tons, 41, Vulcan 43, being offered in each, and there were six competi- a beat and run four rounds formosa 31, Gawrey 40, Lady of the Lake 48, Scotia owing to fouls and other hindrances. Fairy Queen Belle a the Hunt 68, and Royal Sovereign 83. ‘The first class race for vessels 4ft. and over, was won very Wille the IWisp 52, Stygee 54, Caledonia 61, Mosquito 65, Some very fine heats were sailed, but the majority were somewhat tedious finely by Mr. Woodhall’s General Gordon, Mr. T. Vampire 81, Sanderson’s Revolt, beingsecond. A good start was made, The other event was awarded to Mr. Brown’s 3ft. 6in. cutter Sy/vzo, and the gale freshening, soon told on the boats Mr. Hobday’s /azrplay, taking next place. with most sail. Some carried close-reefed main- the whole a very enjoyable day’s sport was exper- sails and small jibs, some carried mainsail, staysail ienced by all, the extremely fine weather and the On and jib, while others carried mainsail, staysail, jib lively aspect of the water ploughed by the little and gaff-topsail. argosies greatly conducing to the same. The race finished Grace Darling ist prize, as follows: Caledonia and, Lady of | ‘The club has recently been presented with a silver Cup by Fairy Queen Chas. Jeffs, Esq., one of the Patrons, which has 5th.—Next came Mr. Brighton’s prize, for which to be won three successive times before it finds an 10 boats entered, viz:—Maggie, owner. the Lake 3rd, Will o the Wisp 4th, Lady of the Lake, Fairy Queen, Grace Darling, ‘This article has created a considerable amount of interest among our members, who are Will o’ the Wisp, Stygee, Caledonia, Mosquito, Belle o the Hunt, and anticipating some lively times, Vampire. doubtless come off on Saturday, July 25th, Conditions of this race same as the first. The finish was: Cadedonia 1st prize (Mr. Brighton’s ham), Lady of the Lake 2nd, Mt. Will o the IWVisp 3rd. method of scoring was agreed to.—A long discus- sion took place with regard to doing away with the sailed on the round pond, Kensington, on the znd fixed rudders, but on being put to the vote it was July, when five models came to the starting point, : —- Eleanor (30×8) Mr. Harvey, rejected.—The 3rd class match on June zoth was Crinolette won by Mr. Martin’s //:r?, beating two others.—- (40×6) Mr. Johnson, Aolia (40×6) Capt. Woolward, On Saturday, July 4th, a match for the 3ft. class Keepsake (30×6) Mr. Harrison, Lapuring (36×64) Mr. Pounsett. There was a light breeze from the Y. Sailing Association (London ).—At the June meeting of this club, the alteration in the London M. Y.C. — An ordinary club match was viz ‘The first essay will was sailed on the Round Pond, Kensington, three | boats of that size and three of the ft. 6in. class THE coming to the line. MODEL-YACHTSMAN. Vazad Mr. Martin, Arte/ Mr. Pollard and Cafering Mr. Pounsett (3ft.); Thanet Mr, Holt, Harry Mr. Smith and Phantom Mr. The wind being very light and Biddle (aft. 6in.). 125 of her builder by winning 1st prize. In a hard south-wester, snug canvas was bent, and the boats travelled fast with a reaching wind. Star, Lorna, f£imily and rene qualified for the final trip, and varying, caused a lot of fluking, the smaller boats made some good sailing. holding their own against the larger craft. Harry ful boat, held the lead from the start, the others in bad luck fouled nearly the whole of the match, gaining on her at the finish, a good race, resulted and Cafering did not belie her name, owing to some Star first, Jrene second, Lily and Lorna arrived complicated steering apparatus, the utility of which abeam. is only apparent to her owner, her course, whether On June 2oth, the third to-ton match was sailed. At call of Muriel, Octoroon, Quickstep, Mischief, Bluebeli and to score a win, Amy snugged down to storm suites, wind half a on or off the wind, being most erratic. time Maiad had just managed Thanet being only 1 point less.—On Monday, July 13th, a club match for 2ft. 6in. class. Entries: Star of fofe, a power- Star of Hope won ist, frene 2nd prize.— gale from S.S.W. Quickstep, Octoroon, Amy and Muriel came into line for the final heat. Quzckstep, Harry Mr. Smith, Frolic Mr. Martin, Phantom Mr. with a breeze all to herself, luffed out of her course, Biddle, Brillant Mr. Hastings, Active Capt. Meth- the other three sailing a very good beam and beam The wind being W.N.W., ven, made the trim a blowing beat-to-windward and a fresh, match, and on nearing the North shore Octoroon run. forged to the front, arriving first at the boundary, ffarry showing up in her old form made the good with Afurtel close up, and Amy close score of 16 points, Brilliant 9, Frolic 7, Phantom Afurtel. (who had carried away her fore-stay early in the Octoroon sailed a grand match, A¢zrte/ being astern. With main booms aboard, astern of Amy and Harry thus winning the club Octoroon first at the winning shore, had to make a prize, with 7 points to the good.—At the close of tack to clear the boundary, while Amy laid her club match, a picture by the late R. J. Biddle was course in one tack, and won a good sailed race. presented to be sailed for, three yachts facing the Muriel in a soft patch, got in Irons, and was passed starter: /da Mr. Pollard, Harry Mr. Smith, Bril- by Quickstep, who had been for a cruise to the ant Mr. Hasting. sland. match) 5, Active 4; The boats started fortwo hours Amy had 1st, Octeroon and prize. sail, /da scoring the first board down wind, Bri//zInthe turn to windward Newsham M. Y.C.( Liverpool),—On Saturday, 4th a close race was sailed between the last named two, July, a race in connection with above, was sailed, ant and /farry fouling. Brilliant winning by a foot only, Harry, scoring the open to non-members at an increased entrance fee. next two boards in succession and going in good A bright sunny afternoon and a fresh breeze made form till the finish, won the prize. the sailing most enjoyable. Score, Harry 8, The club was success- Brilliant 6, Ida 5.—-Matches for August: Monday fulin obtaining 13 entries, and some good sport 3rd, was avoked. rst class, Saturday 16th, 3rd class, club; all other Mondays ist class, Saturdays 2nd clss, sweep- stakes. yachts. Hynes, Club night 25th. ‘The race was sailed in heats of two The following a 15-ton match on May 23rd. Seven boats started, entered, mma Cupid Munns, HWaAzte Rose Gaffikin, 77na Williams, £2/y, Serpentine M.Y.C. (London ).—The Club sailed yachts Crofts, Prince Fredrtch Charles Hemans, Jumbo Twesdale, Georgina Foulkes, Glean Molyneux, £¢hef Wait, £arl Griffiths, Graceful (three being new) viz:-—-ZLorna M. Regis, Star of Stout, Prince Herbert Hemans. Hope S. Cooper, was well sailed by her young owner and won a well f/rene W. Hamond, ellie F. Wiggs, Vampire J. Reed, Emily H. Brittenden, and Mischief (10-tons) W. Burgess. this season’s boats. The first three are Star of /fope realised the hope deserved second prize. The cutter Gleam The heat ’twixt Caged and Jumbo was well contested and was a nice piece of sailing. Result as follows: Georgtna beat Lari, 126 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. . Yachting atest. Cupid bt. Jumbo, Gleam a bye, Prince Herbert beat White Rose, Tina bt. Fredrick Charles, Georgina bt. Cupzdand won first prize ; Gleam beat Prince The famous schooner America was brought out fferbert, Gleam bt. Tina, 2nd, and 3rd, respectively. to race in the Eastern Y.C. annual regatta, June Mr. T. P. Crofts acted as starter and umpire at 30th, for the purpose of a trial alongside the new winning flags, and Mr. Wm. Crook umpired goal. yachts that are likely to be in the trial matches to Victoria M.Y.C. (London). Victoria Park.-— The fourth match of the season for silver cup was concluded 16th July.—A fine westerly had been blowing, but moderated and got into N.W. and N., making the sailing very uncertain. boats mustered, AMinetfa Only seven E. Watson, Sprite T. Watson, Zmzy Capt. Lack, Zurk W.S. Melville, Mahdi (a coppered model) S. Nolloth, MacGregor, Winuze E. Gibbs. Wasp W. 1st heat of 4, AZin- determine which yachts are to represent America in the coming struggle for the America cup. She was badly beaten by the sloops and cutters, and her owner will probably now believe that some progress has been made in naval architecture since 185F. By sending 10 cents in stamps to the Canton Paint and Oil Co., Mass., an 160, Congress-street, Boston, instantaneous full sail, may of the edta and Emily, followed by Zurk, got away down “ Genesta” S. shore; Sprzfe becalmed; Minetfa and Lmily got The “ Genesta” is one of the cutters that is about away a board to windward of Zwrk, which after to compete for the America cup on behalf of several attempts passed Lmz/y, but could not get England. up to A@tnetia, which won the heat. under Photograph be obtained. 2nd heat, Royal Ulster Y.C.—Regatta, July roth, “ Irex” Winmie on §. shore picked up a breeze and went won first prize, $60; “Galatea” second prize, right away, Wasp and Mahdi on N. shore out of #20. the wind, turning to windward the Winnie was ton match. ‘*Ulerin” beat “ Marguerite” in the 10 “Doris” beat “Shona” and two fouled and dragged back by Wasp, leaving the heat others in the 5-ton match.— Regatta, July 17th. to Mahdi, The County Down Cup, value #70. Wind had now got very light and fluky, however it was decided to continue match, and the tons, five losers started. “Marjorie” Zwrk was clear but others were winner ; “Marguerite” 68-tons, third; “Irex” 85 60-tons, second ; “Galatea” g1-tons, foul ; restarted, Zurk went right away down South lost her mast; “Tara” 4o-tons gave up.—In the shore, followed smartly by Winnie. match for the 1o-tonner’s prize, 420, “ Ulerin” second place to boat houses, when Wasp got past, Lmzly close astern. along distance. Winnie held Sfrite and Lurk won by Final, wind still very light but better, Zur again took the lead followed by Aézneila, Sprite and Mahdi inthe doldrums. Zurk away to windward with a board lead, which she increased as wind freshened. JA¢znetta, sailing re- markably well came up again in the light wind at end of the lake, and finished second—Spriée after some sharp sailing with Mahdi, third.—Next match, Thursday, 30th July, second class.—The club has increased the number of its members con- siderably lately. “Doris” took first, “Shona” second. Royal Alfred V.C. —Match for the Champion cup, value 4100, and £50 added money. “Irex” beat “‘Marguerite” and “Tara.”—-Channel Match from Southend to Dover, “Arethusa,” yawl, 50-tns took first prize; “Neptune,” yawl, 51-tons, took second; “Terpsichore,” cutter, 37-tons, took third. Out of 8 entries that compassed the course, only 4 started, 2 of which gave up, and another carried away her bowsprit. Royal London ¥.C—July oth, the ‘“ Neptune,” Reports of the doings of several clubs have not come to hand this month. beat “ Marguerite.”—- Match for 5-tonners, prizes, £6 and £3. Secretaries! please note. yawl, won first prize 4,40; “Terpsichore” taking second. 8 started. The cutter Gevzesfa arrived out at New York on Thursday, July 16th. Royal Victoria ¥.C.—At the regatta “‘ Eclipse ” plucked up her old form and beat Yum-Yum. “Tara.” “Marguerite” beat “Ulerin” in the 10-ton match, and “Doris” was again the winner in the 5-ton match.—On July 16th, the “Irex” came in first, but ‘‘ Marjorie” took the prize by time, and “ Marguerite” second. “Ulerin” beat “Marguerite” in the 1o-ton match, and “ Doris” scored again in the 5-ton match. Western V.C.( Clyde )—At the regatta “ Marjorie” beat “Wendur” for the prize of 475. ‘“Ulerin” beat ‘ Marguerite” in the ro-ton match, “Doris” beat “Shona” in the 5-ton match. and bear the name and address of the writers, Hull, July 22nd, 1885, THE Epitor, 7he Model- Yachisman. 51R,—I should like to enquire through your columns, if arranged this held last fall. the A‘zgstos if there is to be a match the fact should be made known in good time, so fhat more members and more models may be in readiness. The event last ycar being so very enjoyable, I think a 20 or 30 ton match (seeing the A‘#gston has no ‘‘10’s” ready) would be well patronised, and tend to lay another stone on the foundation laid down by Levergool, and supplemented Jast month by the Serpentine club, Yours truly, IVANHOE.—-We cannot music slightly damaged. Almora, this office. Instrument equal to new ;_ sheet Guarantee given.— Apply, letter, PUBLICATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH YACHTING, CANOEING, AND MopEL YACHTING. Publishers of books in connection with the above subject can have a standing advertisement of their works, throughout one year, by sending 2s. 6d. in stamps to this office. lorace Cox, Frefd Office, 346, Strand, W.C, Canoe and Boat Building for Amateurs :— Price $150. #orest GS Stream Publishing Co., New York. Model Yachts and Boats :—Their designing, making, and sailing. By J. du V. Grosvenor. Upceott Gill, 170, Strand, W.C., London. M.Y.C. Price 5s. L. REGISTER. 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