The Model Yachtsman and Canoeing Gazette: Volume 3, Issue 2 – February 1886

Atodel- Wachisman CANOEING GAZETTE. A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News; Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &e. Price 2d., Post-free 2Yed. FEBRUARY, 1886. Vol. ITJ.—No. 2. All Communications must be addressed to on their continuous progress. ‘Tie Epitor of The Model- Yachtsman, 161 & 162, High Street, Huil.” THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOEING CAZETTE. Published on the Ist of each month, and can be had of any bookseller, or will be sent on application to the Publishers, on the following terms :— Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe funds in hand, and The increase of the the amount of prize money that has been sailed for, both show a remarkable advance in the tabular statement, which begins with the year 1875, and includes 1885. There have been eighteen sailing and nine steam matches during the past year. Twenty-two sailing and eight or America…… paid in advance…… 2/6 per annum. id. or 1d, stamps may be sent in payment. N.B.—In sending for single copies, 244d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. new steam models have been added to the club Tuomas Grassam, 161 & 162, High Street. Lonpon: E, Martaoroucn & Ca.,, 51, Old Bailey. the club will be represented at the forth-coming DVERTISEMENTS should reach this office not later than the 21st of the month, to secure insertion in the following issue. Rates on application. to the visits of model yachtsmen from other dis- HvutLt: To Foreign Subseribers!—All subscriptions must be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THos. GRASSAM, HULL; or, if sent in Foreign Stamps, please send value in one or two stamps only, of high value.—P.O.O. made payable to “Zhe Afodel- ¥achtsman” will not for the future be accepted, fleet, which now numbers the magnificent total of 250 model vessels. exhibition, and concludes with a kindly reference tricts, and the prediction that these visits will bear good fruit by promoting interchange of ideas, common action, Gditorial Totes, United Kingdom. fellowship amongst the The programme of Christmas fellowship and kindly feeling amongst their own members ; and we hope that the winners in these matches thoroughly enjoyed the turkeys, beef, and other good things for Christmastide that were pro- vided as prizes. —_o— We have been favoured with a copy of the balance sheet and 23rd annual report of the ‘Liverpool’ M. ¥.C.; twenty-fourth matches. and good members of the various clubs scattered over the matches seems the very thing to promote good Tuts journal being published specially in the interests of model yachting, we ask every one who takes an interest in the sport to extend its circulation as much as possible. the The report announces that series also a programme of of annual Christmas Weare glad to be able to congratulate A correspondent informs us that a canoe lake is being made at Southsea, and there is a strong feeling in favour of a model yacht club being formed. We hope this “ strong feeling” wili not this club not only on their continued success, but | be allowed to die out ; and shall be glad to give 18 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. all the information we possess to further the for- notably that the man at the helm can ease the mation of a club. If our correspondent, or any yacht, whilst the lean model often wallows in the other gentleman of the district, writes to us, we sea, and blows to leeward ; also that in the yacht will do all we can to assist him, and twenty copies the depth necessary to make the lean model stand of our paper shall be sent gratis for distribution to up can be got with moderate increase of skin re- anyone who is moving in the matter. Let us be sistance, as the rocker of keel, the rake of stern able to announce the club’s formation in our next post, and the cut-away forefoot leave the depth issue. only in the middle, whereas in the model a con- We want a new club for each month in the year of grace, 1886. siderable straight of keel is found absolutely necessary to straight and steady sailing. noe Then, WE quite agree with our correspondent, “ Man- again, unless a lean model is furnished with a good castrian ” (see January issue), and “ Cutwater” in freeboard, she is liable to break away on the reach, our present number, that it would be greatly to the advantage of the sport if some universal rule of All these conditions, peculiar to the model, prevent going to extreme length, and plead for a measurement could be adopted by all the clubs ; fair allowance of beam. and we are quite prepared to admit that the ‘1200’ the cause of the ‘1730’ rule for adoption by the clubs for their own purposes ; far rather would we rule is a good and simple one for all purposes, whilst the ‘1730’ see them sail those classes and those styles out of which they can get the most sport, consistent with having a yacht-like model, and we would much rather, of our own preference, see any club adopt rule fosters an extreme type of boat—but we scarcely think this is an opportune time to advocate a new rule of measurement being introduced. We have never pleaded We are obliged to bow to expediency However, we at times, no matter how powerfully principle may the ‘1200’ rule than the ‘1730.’ demand a hearing. must still advocate the building of 10-tonners under the ‘1730’ rule for inter-club competition, as, Our primary object in advo- cating the building of r0-tonners, under the ‘1730’ began that it would be impossible to bring a new having felt our way carefully before beginning the task at all, we were firmly convinced that we could rule into existence at present. If the Y,R.A. had not change the rule of the older clubs, so, perforce, altered their rule to the ‘1200,’ our task would, perhaps, have been an easy one, and it may be that now we must ask the new clubs to build to their rule in one class, and beat them on their own ground. the Y.R.A. are, by their system of sail-area rules This, we know for a certainty, is the only way to rule, is because we had ample assurance before we and A. B.& C. classes, acknowledging the defects of bring about the competition and the club meets the ‘1730’ rule, something may be done in the that we all desire; but we are by no means con- near future to get a common rule for model yachts vinced that a ro-tonner (built under our advocacy, that will not make skeletons of our boats. At the but with such dimensions as would suit the ‘1200’ same time we have no evidence before us to prove rule), will not carry off as many prizes as the longer that the extreme type of boat has been successful and leaner craft. over her beamier rival in model racing, the same as gather there will be as many 40 x 7% boats built as in yacht racing, in fact most of the evidence points those of more extreme proportions ; and we think the other way—take for witness the matches of the the long boats will by no means find themselves a London Model Yacht Club, in which we believe long way ahead. no boat built to the extreme allowance, 4o x 6, with the view of stifling the advocacy of a new has been successful, and most of them have proved rule, indeed we hope to see it go on and prosper ; out-and-out failures. There are several well-known We do not make these remarks but what we especially desire is that the building of ro-tonners should not be delayed by any discussion. conditions why this difference between the performances of the y yacht and the model are at varianceae From our correspondents we | There is no reason why y the ‘1200,’ or any y other THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN good rule, should not eventually come into force, and yet allow the present ro-tonners to have a reasonable limit of existence before they are asked to . keep out of the fray, if ever such a request is made. 1g RE-BUILDING A_ BOAT. ID any of our readers ever have any experience of the slightly altered adage, “ Fools build In the matter of 10-tonners, let us get together and yachts try conclusions all round, and perhaps the result decken—that prince of will make it no sacrifice for the extreme boats to one of his works? vanish from the scene. letter, written to one of our correspondents, may We will conclude by ask- for wise men to buy,” which Vander- yachtsmen—refers to in The following extract from a ing for information from the various clubs as to prove as a warning to any one contemplating re- the dimensions of those boats which have proved classing an old yacht, and may show that it is themselves the best at winning races. The publi- cation of this information will prove a most inter- esting feature for our next issue. Sectetaries “ Last summer I took up an old boat I had great affection for, to put new decks on her. When ar- ranging thatI thought ‘This boat has been de- please oblige. ficient in freeboard, so J will give her six inches —o— It is our pleasure to chronicle the formation of another model yacht club. title better to build a new one right away :-— It has adopted for the ‘George,’ and elected to race on the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. As will be more.’ That necessitated a new sternpost, which in any way it was well to renew, as the was shaken. old one Material was obtained, work com- menced by two carpenters, when I thought I had seen from the Secretary’s letter, in our “ Corres- better give her a new keel pondence Column,” the thereon—-giving it plenty of siding, and accordingly upon is length overall; measurement resolved but we hope this idea will the keel was prepared. and put all the ballast I intended backing the be abandoned, as it clearly tends to cultivate an old floors, but on ugly breed of boats, without tails, and with the ap- would be but a clumsy job, so I resolved to give pearance of flattened heads. her steel angle floors ; when making the patterns It would be of per- consideration I thought this looked for these, I remembered there had always been too squarely in the face in the beginning, as, if the much hollow in the floor, now is the time to take ‘George’ club is to prosper and progress, they will it out, and therefore the new floors had a good soon have to revise the rule, and go in for measure- deal less hollow than the old ones. manent advantage if this matter were This necessi- This will lead to the dis- tated new floor planking—and I had only thought qualification of boats built to length overall, or to of new garboards when I determined to give her their permanent advantage ; in the latter case to a new keel—the old planking was as sound as the the dissatisfaction of builders of new boats, or, in day she was built, with the exception of a couple of the former, to the dissatisfaction of owners of old planks on each bilge. boats. of course ment taken on the l.w.l. From our own experience we know how difficult it is to make these changes to the satisfac- the With new floor planking bilge was renewed, and then I thought the bow too hollow above water line, so tion of all concerned, and we should recommend I filled it out, and ended by planking her up with the ‘ George’ club not to make so bad a beginning the new stuff to the covering board, then the new as to classify their boats by overall measurement. deck—which We shall be glad to hear further particulars con- laid, and how much of the old boat remained? cerning the club, and hope it may have a prosper- Just a few feet of the forefoot ! no more, not even ous career. the model, as floor, bow, and run aft were all al- “THE Security of the Kingdom is increased by every man being, more or less, a sailor.”— Marryat. tered !! alone I had intended doing—was You will say after all I hada failure, but strange to say I had not—she is faster, and a much better sea boat than ever. It was late in the 20 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. season when I got her out, and only tried artisan classes, whose means and numbers are her once against anything I knew the speed of, and limited, and, therefore, cannot afford to subscribe that was the fastest boat here (but that is saying so large an amount. very little for her), she is a 9-tonner, mine a four, to be invested in the hands of trustees, and if and I held her easily, but everything was in my ever won would benefit no one. favor, smooth water, and a nice, steady breeze, in hand, we would suggest that inter-club matches which you could carry everything you could set, would give the greatest amount of pleasure to the and more.” greatest number. THE CHALLENGE TROPHY. B “Dundee Yachtsman” writes :—-“ The challenge trophy for inter-club competition is a splendid idea. I shall have great pleasure in sub- scribing 10/- to the fund.” SUBSCRIPTIONS Manchester M. Y. C. “* Main-top” 3 ate Let the clubs take turn and turn about in organising a match at least once a year (and fix the entrance fee at say five or ten shillings), for good money prizes, with small gold, silver, and bronze medals for the champion boats. It would then be optional for members of recog- boats, the same as the owners of our racing yachts. 5s 5 0 These views are advocated by the best authority 2 0 on yacht racing matters. The match should be of Yachisman i three hours’ duration, which would give every boat ‘Dundee Yachtsman ”’… © 10 a chance. Editor Afodel We shall be glad to hear from other clubs, or in- dividuals, who desire to support this movement. It is not intended that this trophy shall interfere with money or other prizes, but that it shall be got up for the purpose of lending additional interest and On the other nised model yacht clubs to enter and sail their PROMISED. 4% A challenge cup would have importance to the inter-club competitions. When it is in existence, and in the hands of any one club, it will be a great additional spur to other clubs to attend the inter-club meets for the purpose of carrying it in triumph home as a badge of conquest. Proper precautious can be taken for its safe keeping. It will be talked about, it will be specially built for, and it will become the rallying point of healthy rivalry amongst all the clubs who join in it. courage any club intending to subscribe towards a challenge trophy, but as a substitute until the desired end is attained.—Yours faithfully, H. Lear, Hon. Sec., 5. M. Y. C. Canocityg. AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION, Tue Epitor, 7he Afedel- Yachtsman. Sir,—At the annual meeting of the executive committee of the American Canoe Association, the following action was taken in view of the approaching visit to America next season of several foreign canoeists: Resolved,—‘‘ That a trophy be offered for competition at the next A.C.A. meet, under A.C.A. rules, open to all A.C.A. men and members of any recognised foreign canoe club, the trophy to be the property of the winner.” Resolved, —‘‘ That the purchase and all the arrangements A connected with the above competition be in the hands of a committee of three.” And, resolved, ‘‘That the said SUGGESTION. Tue Epiror, he Afodet- Vachisman. Str,—While admiring the spirited conduct of the ‘ Manchester’ M. Y. C., in offering £5 towards the proposed challenge trophy, also your own efforts to promote These remarks are not intended to dis- the same, it occurs to us that less wealthy clubs are not prepared to subscribe so committee be as follows: Messrs. W. Whitlock (chairman), No. 39, West 22nd Street, New York City; Dr. Geo. L. Parmell, Hartford, Conn.; and W. B. Wackerhagen, Albany, New York.” Arrangements have been made by which all visiting canoes will be received by a committee in New York City, and fowarded to the A.C.A. camp if desired. There will be no customs’ duties levied on the canoes, they being exempt large an amount not from any lack of interest in from duty in accordance with the Treasury Department’s the matter, but simply for want of funds. decision of August, 1881, Many clubs, of older standing than the ‘ Manchester,’ are not so wealthy, being composed chiefly of the ‘‘not being considered an im- portation within the meaning of the tariff laws.” It is earnestly hoped that a large party of foreign canoeists may be induced to visit America next summer, and join with the THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN, members of the A.C.A. in their camp and races. Canoeists intending to visit us next season will please notify the chairman of the committee or the undersigned, that suitable arrangements may be made for their reception and the care of their canoes. schuylerville, N.Y. Cuas. A, NEIDE, Sec. that the builders themselves would be astonished, and make money out of it.—Yours truly, Gro. E. PARKER. Liverpool, Jan. 21st, 1886. A.C, A, THE “ISOLDE.” BRITISH CANOEING. We have received the following letter bearing on an article on the above interesting branch of sport quoted in cur last issue from Forest & Stream :— Sir,-I read with considerable interest your article in the January issue of Ze Afodel- Vachtsman on “ British Canoeing.” I have owned a canoe for years, and have done good work in it; but from not being a member of a canoe club, my work is not recorded. ‘The canoe is a small, racing one, 17x 2×1, and, though intended for paddling only, is fitted with lug sail and a rudder. I have sailed it in some rather rough weather, and have always come out of it “right side up.” This I mention to show that canoeing, even in one so small as mine, is not the dangerous pleasure some imagine, and that with care it is as safe as an ordinary boat. Vo prove this, I may mention that on one oceasion I started from Liverpool for New Brighton with a gentle breeze, the weather being all one could desire fora pleasant trip. Before however | had got a quarter across the river the breeze freshened, and, betore I had gone half across 2T R. SILL favors us with the following letter, in answer to a Dundee correspondent, who asks ‘‘ How does the t1o-tonner ‘Isolde,’ as shown in Zhe Model- Yachtsman of April last, get into the 1o-ton class? Her dimensions according to the scale given are 48 inches on the l.w.l., and 6 inches beam.” We are glad to have Mr. Sill’s statement of exact dimensions, although they do not bear us out in the result of our reference to the design in the matter of l.w.l. length. By our measurement the design shows I.w.]. 47% inches, and the fraction over 6 inches beam as given by Mr. Sill. This would give to’oog tons, which might technically disqualify her, but we think anyone electing to build from the design would be able to keep within the ro-ton exact limit without much difficulty. As our design was reduced from the full sized drawing supplied by Mr. Sill, we suppose a shght error has crept in, perhaps through a faulty scale, it, became as strong and as lumpy as one would and we are glad to have the opportunity of publish- wish forin so smalla craft. At the time one of our 26ft. gigs was on my lee, making very rough weather of it, while my little craft was as dry as ing the correction as appended :— could be, riding over the waves like a duck, another proof that the canoe is as safe, and makes as good weather, as .a larger boat. I may, therefore, be permitted to say something as to the cause of the canoe not being as common on our rivers as it should be. From having failed three times in establishing a club here, I can speak from experience as to the cause, which I have found to be neither more nor less than the first outlay. Sixteen or seventeen pounds is no small sum for one to expend as a commencement, and deters most from taking to the enjoyment ; the consequence is less expensive ones, such as cricket, football, quoits, &c. I think this would be remedied if canoes could be hired here. But they cannot. My opinion is that if some one would build canoes on the “ easy terms of payment system,” good and safe customers are ready to purchase them. Machinery, be had in this way; I believe if this would be given to ships, carts, ’cycles, &c., can why not canoes? were done, such an impetus canoeing and canoe building Birkenhead, January 13th, 1886. Tue Epiror, 7e Model- Vachisman. Dear Sir,—I see in your impression of The AfodelYachisman for this month a letter from a Dundee corres- pondent in which he makes my boat the ‘Isolde’ considerably – over Io-tons, by making her length on the water line, 48 inches, which I beg to state is not so, but 47 inches, which latter figure, if calculated for tonnage you will tonnage with six inches beam, will bring a boat to Oisei or under Io tons bearing as sec a margin of for improvement. I have sailed the ‘Isolde’ in four races last year, all of them upon the Sefton Park Lake, and after her first race the club measurer took her dimensions, and he made her tonnage to be 9%, and I have since given her a straight stern-post and rudder, which has cured her of a fault she had in continually running in the wind on theslightest provocation. With the above information about the ‘Isolde’ I should feel much obliged if you will kindly correct your Dundee correspondent in your next issue. I give you below the principal dimen- sions of the ‘Isolde’ for your guidance, and believe me, yours very truly, T. BYRNE SILL, Vice-Commodore, L.M.Y.C. ‘IsoLDE’ :—-Length, beam, 6%in,; Ilin. overall, 61 in.; length, Lw.1, 47 in.; depth amidship, 12-6in. ; depth, mean, 22 THE THE E TEN-TONS hear that the in by the end of January, or the beginning of Feb- CLASS. following clubs viding themselves, MODEL YACHTSMAN, are pro- or are provided, with ro-tonners, in anticipation of the inter-club com- ‘ London,’ ‘Clapham,’ ‘ Kingston,’ ‘ Grimsby,’ petition :—‘ Serpentine,’ “Victoria, ‘ Liverpool,’ ‘ Boston,’ ‘ Gateshead,’ ‘ Newsham,’ ‘ Portsmouth,’ ‘Dundee,’ ‘ Broughty Ferry,’ ‘ Greenock,’ ‘ Glasgow,’ ‘Belfast,’ ‘ Manchester,’ ‘Southampton,’ ‘ Torbay.’ ‘Port ‘This Glasgow,’ should mean ruary. A general meeting of the members was held on Monday, January bearers for rith, when the office- 1886 were elected as follows :—Vice- commodore, Mr. M. Simpson (re-elected); McKechnie; measurer, Mr. R. McNair; stewards, Messrs. W. McFarlane, A. Harper, D. Walker, R. McNair, jun., and W. Leisk, Grimsby M. Y.C.—Our first annual meeting was the members on the satisfactory nature of the bal- Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ody, and forwarded to the Epiror not later than the zoth of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Contributions to this column are solicited from all the Model Yacht Clubs. London AL. Y.C.—The last match of the season in connection with this club took place on the Round Pond, Kensington, on Thursday, December gist, 1885, the prize being given by a member of the Seven entries were made, but at starting only four took up their stations, viz : ‘Lapwing’ 3 4in, by 7in., Mr. Pounsett; ‘Chiquita’ goin. by 6in., Mr. Johnson; ‘Eleanor’ 30in. by 8in., Mr. Harvey; With a moderate breeze from the W.N.W., the yachts ran down the water, ‘Eleanor’ scoring first, closely followed by ‘Chiquita.’ ‘Chiquita’ was first, four boards In beating up to windward ‘Lapwing’ second ; then for ‘Lapwing’ scored first, sailing well, ‘Eleanor’ ,taking second place. A lull in The chair was occupied by Capt. Avery, who briefly congratulated Doings of the Chibs. ‘St. Catherine’ 34in. by 7in., Capt. Methven. rear- commodore, Mr. M. Service; secretary, Mr. N. held on Thursday, January 14th. sport. club. | the ance sheet, which showed a credit of #1 9s., after every liability of the club, including the erection of a substantial boat-house, had been met. Some prizes which had been won during the season were presented to the winners by Dr. Allen, who was heartily thanked for his kindness in coming to the meeting for that purpose. Our report notifies that there are 32 members on the books, and that ne less than 43 yachts are entered on the register of the club. Many gentlemen have promised to join, and from the general aspect of things we are looking forward to a successful and enjoyable season, At the close of the business, Capt. Avery presented the honorary secretary, Mr. W. Barrett, with a handsome model yacht, the gift of the members of the club, as a token of the estimation in which his past services were held by them, Clapham M. Y.C.( London ).- “The annual dinner of the C.M.Y.C. took place at head-quarters on the breeze brought ‘Chiquita’ to the front, with ‘Eleanor’ 18th December last. in company, during 1885, were duly presented, and a most en- both yachts winning-—‘Chiquita’ the running, ‘Eleanor’ the windward boards. and eleventh boards were won by The tenth ‘St. Cath- The numerous prizes won joyable evening was spent. Advantage was taken of the occasion to present the retiring Commodore, erine,’ a very swift yacht, which will make her Mr. Usher H. Philpot, with a handsome silver ink- mark in model yacht sailing. At the call of time stand, in friendly acknowledgement of the unfailing the score stood : ‘Eleanor,’ 23 points, winner ; Chi- attention he so successfully devoted to the interests quita,’ 19 points; ‘Lapwing,’ 11 points; ‘St. Cath- of the club during the two years he occupied the erine,’ 3 points, chair.—-Since our last report several matches have Greenock M. Y.C.—There is nothing new to re- port in regard to sailing here yet. been decided. On the 7th and 21st November the The pond is special prize given by the commodore for first class still under repairs, but we expect to see the water boats (qualified to compete by having won at least Feb., 1886. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEING GAZETTE. Sail-P vig of Victoria Park* Modal, all, Scale 1 ¥in, MAINSAIL FITTINGS. See ‘Correspondence Column,” LASUTNECHM, GAZET .CANOEIGAND 4Saenl”ds THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN 27 one club match during the year 1885) was secured pathway all round, and in no way interfere with the by ‘Superb’ beating ‘ Porpoise,’ ‘Wave,’ ‘Phaeton,’ arrangements of the bicycle track ; also that the On December 2nd, the special prize pond should be a raised one, and, if funds allowed, and ‘Arctic.’ given by the Commodore for second class boats, for the depth of water to be not less than 2ft. junior members only, was won by ‘Eagle,’ the other Julius A. Carey was elected secretary.— Guernsey competitors being ‘Cynisca,’ ‘Bouncer,’ ‘Rover,’ and Cone? On the 2nd January, the match fora ‘ Griffin!’ special prize to be competed for by juniors, with first class boats, was sailed off, the winning yacht, ‘Wave,’ beating three others. The prize given by Worrespoudericee, Letters must bear the name and address of the writers, {not necessarily for publication). Anonymous letters and enquiries will not be acknowledged. All communications to be addressed to THE Epiror. juniors, to be sailed for by past and present officers ; of the club, was secured by ‘Arctic,’ on the 28th Tue Evrtor, 7he Maedel- Yachtsman. November last.—The first general monthly meeting for 1886 took place on the znd of January, when the officers for the year were elected. The retiring officers were highly complimented on their management of the club during 1885, the prizes, both club and special, having been unusually numerous, and the balance sheet al! that could be de- Mr, Plymouth, Dec. 29th, 1885. Dear Sir,—I have taken in 7he Model- Vachtsman ever since its commencement, and find it always good, or, rather, each number betier than the one which preceded it, I have found the articles and letters on fitting and gear especially useful ; but I should be glad, and others too, no doubt, ta get some clear and practical instructions as to masting and sail-plans, difficulties with every beginner in model yacht building, and with regard to which I have not found much information or assistance in works on model yachting. In Girdlestone, of 4, Prima Road, Stockwell, S.W., your October issue I notice you mention thai a correspondent had written asking you to advocate a model yacht club for Bedford. I should be glad to see a good club started Mr. Harper having left London for the present, since I assisted in forming a small club there of about sired. The hon. secretary this year is Mr. H. R. his departure being much regetted by all members of the club. The coming season of this, the old- est of the model yacht clubs, has every promise of success. By the recent revision of the rules the club is now run entirely on tonnage principles, and with many new boats, and new members, much keen competition is anticipated in all four classes, three, five, seven, and ten tons, there, and believe it could well be done. twenty members. gentlemen interested in your register.—Yours very truly. the Ponp, — Several above movement assembled at the Constables’ Office on Jan. 6, for the purpose of discussing the best means of carrying out the proposed scheme of the Sailing Boat Pond, for which the Royal Court have voted £100 for one on the Castle Douzaine £50, and Emplacement; the town to which Dr. Carey has generously added “50, making a total of £200. On the 14th the committee held a meeting. They were of opinion that the pond should be about 35oft. by Cockcrarr. 29, Oxford Square, Hyde Park, January 12th, 1886, Tue Epiror, 7he Model- Yachtsman. Yacutr in had several energetic promoter to work on, and, I hope, if there is any such now at work, to see the Bedford M.Y.C. soon figuring W, QO. ISLANDS. MopeLt a boat-house, successful regattas, and ‘‘kept the game going” very well for some while; but change of residence obliged a good many of the members, as also myself, to retire from the club, and from want of sufficient zest, and of bringing it properly before the public, I have learnt that it has at last broken up. However, Iam sure there is plenty of material for an GOOD NEWS FROM THE CHANNEL GUERNSEY We hired Some two years r6oft., which would allow of a good Dear SiR,—I am very glad to inform you that a new model yacht club has been formed in London, called the ‘George’ M.Y.C. I should be very much obliged if you would insert it in the list of M. Y. C.’s In your admirable journal, The Mfodel- Yachtsman. Our station is the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens; and measurement is by ‘‘length taken overall.” We have had no sailing lately, so I have nothing to report in that line.—I remain, yours truly, E. TYLeg, Sec. G. M. ¥. C, Belfast, 13th January, 1886, Tue Epiror, Zhe Model- Yachtsman. Sir,—In reference to letter of ‘* Mancastrian,” I think it would be a good plan if all the model yacht clubs in the United Kingdom would once and for all settle this matter of measurement of tonnage by having one rule for all the clubs, so that all the boats of the same tonnage will sail on 28 THE equal terms. I would approve of the ‘ 1200’ MODEL-YACHTSMAN. rule suggested from the hooks, if they fit nicely. The sketch sent here- by ‘‘ Mancastrian,” as it furnishes a good boat, and isa with (and given on another page) shews the advantages and good and easy enough one to work a model by. simplicity of the arrangement.—I am, yours faithfully, Now, Sir, if it should seem for the benefit of the clubs to have a rule GILES HALs. in common for tonnage, steps should be taken at once to 44, Harrington Street, N. W. put it in working force, and that before boats are being built Tue Eprror, Zhe Model- Yachtsman. and designed to different rules, which will make a great dis- parity in racing of models to the same tonnage. I think this matter, if left to a committee of different clubs, or the arbitrament of some one club, and the rest to abide by their decision, it would further add to the advantage of model craft making. With ‘ Mancastran,” I think that as by no means all the clubs have adopted the ‘1730’ rule, one in common for all would be much better. Another suggestion —that of a model yacht racing association—would still fur- ther enhance the sailing and outfit for the model yachts. I trust, Sir, this matter, which has now been brought forward, will receive the serious consideration of one and all the model yacht clubs; and hepe that, in the event of the challenge trophy coming forward, a place so far off as Lon- don will net be the sailing ground, but one that would suit the convenience of all those likely to contest the same. If I might be allowed, I would suggest Manchester Liverpcol as a more likely place for all concerned. or Model craft building will, I am sure, be carried this season to a pitch it has never reached before; it bids fair to shine in in Belfast, as there is a goodiy number of boats under construction, of various sizes, so that the need of new rules, as the constitution of modelling gets stronger, will demonstrate itself. I think our Hull and London brethren should se¢ to this at once, and ‘‘ put their shoulders to the wheel ” if they want the reputation of model racing to come to the front. Thanking you for aliowing me to trespass so far on your valuable space, I remain, dear Sir, yours truly, CUTWATER. S1r,—I congratulate you on the appearance of the January number of your valuable paper in its new guise, and am certain model yachting will not fail to be a success while your paper leads the way. Tue Epiror, proposed M.Y.R.A., and think it the first duty of M.Y, clubs this season in his admirable instructions for beginners, directs that the will you spare me space to describe an improvement on the lacing that I invented about thirteen years ago, and which is now gen- erally used by the members of the ‘ Serpentine’ M.Y.C., and many other model yachtsmen in London. The great drawback in lacing the mainsail to the mast is the length of time it takes to unbend it to bend on a smaller or larger sail as required. By my method a mainsail can be shifted in a few seconds. I slip over the mast half a dozen brass rings, more or less as fancy or the size of the sail requires, which fit the mast rather loosely. On the luff of the sail is sewn at regular intervals the same number of hooks as rings, the first hook being about an inch below the throat of the gaff. The tack hooks into an eye in the mast as usual. I make the hooks of thin brass wire, with a pair of round-nosed pliers, turning the end of the hook slightly inwards to pre- vent it scratching the mast ; it is sewn to the bolt rope of the sail by its eye, and is also caught by a stitch or two at the bend to keep it in position, to The sooner, the better. appoint their representatives. The approaching season promises to be one of the most interesting in the annals of modelyachting, and the necessity ofa M.Y.R.A. felt Tam certain. that of your correspondents, on keels. will be keenly I would be glad to hear your opinion, and ‘* rocker ” and straight A yacht may beat to windward well with a rocker keel, but will it sail as steady as a straight keeled one on a reach? [am sure it would interest many of your readers if the design of the steamer ‘Daniel Adamson’ of theM.M.Y.C. was published. M.Y.C. Are there any of the late Birkenhead readers of your paper? if so, I think some steps should be taken to resuscitate what was formerly a flourishing club.—Yours truly, A. C. GAFFIKIN, Newsham M.Y.C. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. CUTWATER,.—The design for a 20-tun model published as early as possible. shall be Please observe the rule to write on one side of the paper only in future communications. SIGNET.—We do not recommend the lead ballast to be put in the middle and wood at either end to complete the It has the disadvantages that the wood encts swell and shrink, consequently water finds its way into the wood, which makes the swelling worse, and The Alodel- Yachtsman. DEAR Sik,—TI note in your last number that ‘ Buttercup,” mainsail should be laced to the mast; suggest that a frontis- I have read all the letters which have appeared in reference to the formation of the keel. London, Jan. 16th, 1886. I would piece and index be issued this year for convenience in binding. All that is required in shifting sail is to run the hand up the mast, which detaches the rings often the paint then comes off. The lead should be placed the whole length of the keel, because the ballast is then at a lower point. The idea that a vessel pitches less with the lead in the middle is all moonshine. The weight of lead has its centre in the same fore and aft position whether placed in a lump in the middle or disposed of over the whole length of the boat. BEGINNER. —The overall measurement you give conveys nothing—you should have sent the length on the waterline, It is the fashion now to step the masts well foward : measure three-fifths of the length on water line from the fore side of stem (at water line ifthe stemis curved; if the stem is plumb of course you can measure it on the deck), Step the mainmast at this point, and step the foremast at a point half way: that is, at equal distance from the stem at waterline and the position of mainmast. To give full directions we must have full information. QO. LipAUDIERE.—A suit of sails for 1o-tonner, same as illustrated in January number, would cost about 6/6. The weight of lead abot r7lbs or 18lbs. It is impossible to say exactly without knowing the weight of the vessel. For sails write to some of our advertisers. MODEL-YACHTSMAN, FALMOUTHIAN.-The rudder you have seen mentioned is what is termed the weighted rudder ; it swings free on a taking sternpost; it does not come through the deck and consequently requires neither tiller nor wheel. It is well understood, that as long as the wind can act with equal effect on the sails fore and abaft the mast, the model can be trimmed to steer by the sails alone, but when the boat is wanted to steer 29 did not enlighten the crowd, although to a few friends he at once said that the gentleman credited with the purchase had not made it, and that he (Capt. J.) had no intention of moving from where he was—if his present owner retained his services, so far away from the wind that the jib fails to draw, the in fact, “tf his owner did not know when he had a weighted rudder is then necessary to keep the boat away— good servant, he knew when he had a good master.” without it she would round up until the jib again held the The breadth of rudder blade, and the weight of lead In fact, there were half a dozen gentlemen named fixed on the outer edge of it, must be regulated by the as the purchaser, and at least double that number amount of drag required to keep her away from the wind. We are glad to see your approval. Please recommend us to your friencls, REVIEWS WE have OF pleasure in to our owner of the ‘Irene’ yawl, of 33 tons, built in 1874. readers a pleasant and entertaining book called ‘* Yachting Yarns, and Clydeside Sketches,” by James Meikle, with illustrations, published by Thos. Murray & Son, Glasgow. It contains six interesting stories, and three well executed yachting plates, and with concludes ‘An Interesting Industry : An Afternoon amongst the Toy Yachts,” this being a description of Mr. Boyd’s manufactory of Toy Yachts, at Fairlie. IN the Hoy’s Own Paper, Dec. t9th, is begun an article by E. T. Littlewood, M.A., of Peterhouse Boat The fact, however, is that the ‘Wendur’ bably be so in few days by a Mr. Henry R. Laing, PUBLICATIONS. recommending of captains. has not yet been purchased, but that she will pro- Club, Cambridge, and Medway Rowing Club, on ‘* How to make a canvas Canoe.” The writer says: “I propose in this It is said by some of the prophets that the ‘Wendur’ will not again race with the first-class yachts, but I cannot believe that story; yachtsmen who believe the ‘ time made canoes of various kinds, and been led to adopt Wendur’ is the fastest yacht afloat, and it would be well to test the truth of that notion by a change of masters. launched, her designer, Mr. When she was G. L. Watson, pre- dicted great things for her, but these have never been realised. * paper to give directions for the construction of a canvas canoe requiring the expenditure of from 15/- to £1 in money, from a week to a fortnight of spare time, a very few tools, and a moderate amount of skill. I have from time to there are hundreds of * * * ¥ * I was told by Captain John Barr, on Saturday, that he returns to the United States in May to fit out the 20-ton cutter ‘Clara,’ and that he will take the pattern to be hereafter described as being most easily a Scotch crew with him. characters of speed, comfort, safety, and durability, and not too heavy to carry on the shoulder for a quarter of a mile or in America from the opening of the yachting season and cheaply constructéd, and as possessing the important so, if necessary.” knew how to handle a ten or twenty ton yacht, Jack The yachting centres on the Clyde have been exercised during the past ten Barr is the one.— Glasgow Evening News. days to ascertain who has purchased what was at one time known as “the bridal boat.” there, and I have no doubt but she will secure her full share of honours ; if ever a British yachtsman Hachting altests. sorely The ‘Clara’ will be raced Of course, I refer to New AMERICAN Racinc Yacut.—-The yacht ‘Galatea’s’ challenge for the American Cup having The first season been accepted by Mr. Edward Burgess, of Boston, she was out, her hull being painted white, the the designer of the ‘Puritan’ has made arrangements colour did not improve the look of the big yaw], for the building of a new yacht for General Paine, Mr. J. Clark’s yawl ‘Wendur.’ and in hersecond year she appearedas an ordinary which, it is expected, will be the defender of the individual. The “know alls” had her sold to a yacht- Cup. ing gentleman residing at Shandon, and “Captain ‘Puritan,’ but she will be finer at the John” was selected as the skipper who was to “‘give Her beam will be 223-10 feet, the same as the her fits.” ‘Puritan’s’ and she will also have the same measure- When Greenockians spoke to Captain John, he, with his usual caution, simply smiled, but a Sal babes a Roe te Be Ue Her modelling is something like that of the ment outside. entrance. Her ballast will be about 27 tons. ee wind. let dial THE LA MODEL-YACHTSMAN. THE Her length overall will the water line 85 feet. be 98 feet, The depth and on of her hold is to be g feet, and her draught 8 3-10 feet, the same as SEASON 1886. {0-ton Racers for Inter-Club Competition Special attention given to the production of as the ‘Puritan’s.’ Fast 10-ton Models, with polished Hungarian Ash spars. Designs furnished. LONGFELLOW A MODEL YACHT BUILDER. The following verses, from the poet Longfellow, appear in “Vanderdecken” as headings to the chapters on yacht building in his interesting work on “ Yachts and Yachting ” :— ** Build me straight, And with wave and whirlwind wrestle.” * * NOW FOR 1886. Best American Canary-Wood Laths, i inch wide. The best wood for building Model Vessels, and the easiest to work. Straight-Grained Hungarian Ash Battens,— The lightest and strongest Spar-wood for Models. (without fittings. O worthy Master, That shall laugh at all disaster, * Prices (moderate) on application. TAKEN Complete Sets of Eebiahed Spars, to order— Staunch and strong, a goodly vessel * ORDERS Complete Suits of Sails, to order. Enameiled, Lined and Polished Deck Wood or Decks, to order, + Apply, No. 1, this office, ** Thus,” said he, ** will we build this ship, Lay square the blocks upon the slip, And follow well this plan of mine. M.Y.C. Choose the timbers with greatest care ; Of all that is unsound beware ! +* * STATIONS. SECRETARIES NAMES AND ADDRESSES, To this vessel shall belong.” * FORM OF MEASUREMENT. SAILING For only what is sound and strong * REGISTER. NAMES OF CLUBS, [We shall be pleased to insert particulars of all Clubs, and invite the Secretaries to forward the necessary information; also, to notify any change in Names and Addresses. * And first, with nicest skill and art, Perfect and finished in every part, Y.R.A. 1883) Rule of Measurement—Tonnage—lin, to lit. A little mode! the master wrought Length (i.w.].) addcé to beam, squared, multiplied by beam, di- Which should be to the larger plan vided by 1738. What the child is to the man— **94” Rule of Measurement—Tonnage—Lengt (Lw.l.) less its counterpart in miniature; That with a hand more swift and sure The greater labour might be brought BELFAST.—Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post, on deck, To answer to his inward thought. NOTICE. We have a few of the following back numbers for disposal :— JUNE, 1884, containing complete design for a steam launch, Aucust, 1884, containing design for a length cutter, 4ft. on l.w.}., which has been built to and proved a fast boat, OCToBER, 1884, contains design for a 20-ton model yacht. Marcu, 1885, sections for making a 10-ton model yacht, and instructions. The 1884 numbers can be had for 1d. each or post-free 14d. ; March, 1885. 2d., post-free 214d. Wanted, the following numbers of The Model- Yachts- man for 1885 :—January, February, and April. extra for them. Will pay Address, ‘‘ THe Epiror,” stating price. bottoms, Hronze. easily apphed—form aYachts’ good smooth hard —Bronzes ————= for Model surface-—and add to the appearance, Post-free, in roz. Packets; GoLp, Ve. 7, Gd; Me. 2,10d, breadth multiplied by the breadth, and by the half-breadth, divided by 94. Copper, ts. Address, Alpha, this office. Station.—Belfast Lough. James Gardner, 6, Old Park. Ulster.— Measurement wanted. Station— Waterworks, Antrim Road. Headley McCrea, Marine Office, Custom House, Belfast, BOSTON.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station.— A. J. Stevenson, 45, Market Place. BROUGHTY FERRY —Leneth taken on Lw.l. up to 8ft., then fon nage—¥.R.A, Station—Claypots Castle Pond. Geo. Ritchie, 17, Ambrose St., Broughty Ferry, N.B. Station.— COWES, I.W.— Weight in pounds. GC. T. Maw, West Cowes. DUMBARTON.—Particulars wanted, DUNDEX.—Tonnage—* 94 * Rule. Station.—Stobsmuir Pond, Alex. Ogg, 30, Raglan-street, GATESHEAD.—Tonnage—yY.R.A. Station— A. Newall, Field House. Station—Gateshead Park. GLASGOW.—Tonnage—“ 94? Rule. Station.— D. MeNicoll, 85, Clarendon-strect. GREENOCK.—Tonnage—“ 94″ Rule. Station.—~ N. McKechnie, 19, Belville-street, Station.— GRIMSBY.—Length, taken on 1.w.1. W. Barrett, Sea View Terrace. wanted. Particulars forming. GUERNSEY.—Club Julius A. Carey. HARTLEPOOL, W.—Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post, l.w.1. Station.— J. RB. Thompson, 32, Thomas-street. HULL.—Kingston—Length taken on l.w.1.; also 10-ton class ¥.R.A. Station—Club Lake, Inglemire Lane, Beverley Road, H. F. Reynolds, 12, Milton-terrace, Anlaby-road. F. C. Wood, West-parade, Spring-bank. Albert—Tonnage—Y.R.A. J. H. Whitmore— THE ‘LIVERPOOL.~—-Tonnage—Y.R.A Station—Sefton Park Lake. Kensington—Length, taken on l.w.1. Station.—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. T. H. Hoda, Club-house, ‘Sefton park, G. M. Webb, 61, Lambeth Palace-rd., Albert Embankment, 8.E., Wewsham.—Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post on deck; also 10-ton class, Y.R,A. Newsham Park Lake. E. R. Williams, 110, Herschel 5t., Everton. Victoria—Length, taken overall and on |.w.1, Station.– W. 5S. Melville, 9, Fredevric-place, Bow, H. Station—The Serpen- Hyde Park. H. Lear, 18, North-street, Westminster, 5.W. Clapham Common. singten Gardens. E. Tylee, 29, Oxford Square. Hyde Park. Roung Pond, Ken- MANCHESTER. —Length, taken on l-wi.; also 10-ion class, Y.R.A. Station—Liound Pond, Kensington Gerdens. W. O. Hastings, 8, North-ter., Thurloe-square, Brompton, 5.W. Clapham—Tonnage—Y.R.A. George—Length taken overall. Station— LONDON.—M, Y. Sailing Association—Length taken on lw.1L Serpentine—Tonnage—Y.R.A. 31 MODEL-YACHTSMAN. Station.—Long Pond, H. R. Girdlestone, 4, Prima Road, Stockwell, 8. W. London.—Length (1.w.1.) multiplied by beam, not to exceed 240. Station—Round Pond, Kensington Gdns, H. B. Pring, 66, Mark Lane. H.C. Station—Priat Works Reservoir, Levenshulme. H. Robshaw, 180, Wellington-rd., Heaton Norris, Manchester. PCRT GLASGOW.—Tonnage—*94” Rule. Station.— Alex. Murray. 1, Houston-street. PORTSMOUTH.—Length overall. Capt. Haldane—Address not to hand. RYDE, (1. W.)–Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post, on deck, Station. O. Bulstrode, Canoe Lake, Esplanade Gardens, Ryde, I.W. SOUTHAMPTON, —Length, taken on I.w.1. Station.— Chas. A. Capper, Beechwood, Hill Lane. TORBAY.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station.— pro. tem. Capt.Legh Phillipps, Edwinstowe, Torquay. EW SAFETY” GYGL LX} THE «<] SAFER THAN A TRICYCLE be «| FASTER THAN A BICYCLE De «<] GOES IN LESS ROOM THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE be TRIGYGLES oF Various PATTERNS. «1 PRICES TO SUIT. QUALITY UNSURPASSED be THE “FALCON” GYGLE GOMPY. Acent: H. S. BRUGE, 203, Hien St. HULL. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. 3? xchange & Sale Column. RULES. 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