The Model Yachtsman and Canoeing Gazette: Volume 3, Issue 4 – Aoril 1886

—— ait asi aa § ad i a Aodel-Wachisman AND Soutien teenie THE 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. Vol. ITI.—No. 4. APRIL, 1886. All Communications must be addressed to ‘© THE EDITOR of .7he Model- Yachtsman, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN& GANCEING CAZETTE. Published on the 1st 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 or America…… paid in advance…… 2/6 per annum. 44d. or Id. stamps may be sent in payment. N.B.—In sending for single copies, 214d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. HuLL: THOMAS GRASSAM, I61 & 162, High Street. Lonpon: E. MARLBOROUGH & Co., 51, Old Bailey. DVERTISEMENTS should reach this office not later than the 21st of the month, to secure insertion in the following issue. Rates on application. Price 2a., Post-free 24d. TuIs 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. Gositorvial THE NAMES OF Uotes, MODEL YACHTS. The Boy’s Own Paper of February 13th, in its annual model yachting review, remarks on the above subject :—One of the winning boats of last year, in the Grimsby club, was called the ‘ General Gordon,’ an excellent name, but hardly a suitable one fora yacht. Surely all yachts should have such names that“ she ” or “her” do not sound incongruous with regard to it. The same remark as To Foreign Subscribers !—All subscriptions must to nomenclature does not apply to the Kingston- one or two stamps only, of high value.—P.O.O. made pay- craft are either anonymous, or desire to be thought be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THos. GRASSAM, HULL ; or, if sent in Foreign Stamps, please send value in able to ‘The Model-Yachtsman” will not for the future be accepted. ians (Kingston Club), as, for some reason, their so. We hear of their owners’ names, but their THE 50 MODEL-YACHTSMAN. own names are as much a mystery as those of the names as well as other clubs ; appellations of called after yachts Africa. the dusky potentates of Central As we think, there is a fine harmony be- tween a beautifal yacht and a beautiful name. many of them are that have visited the port of Hull, and many have such titles as ‘Iolanthe,’ ‘Mascotte,’ &c. There are also the ‘ Kingston We quite agree with the remark of the Boy’s Own Sunbeam,’ ‘Surf,’ &c. ; Paper on the subject of the General Gordon, and boat the ‘ Quilt,’ as he says so many experiments while one owner calls his although in yachting proper the names chosen do with her form (besides having been cut across the not always strictly agree with the feminine appella- middle and lengthened) have left her composition tion they receive, yet we never see the name ofa much after the style man chosen for a yacht, nor anything that is posi- gathered from the naming of the Kingston yachts is not a neglected tively masculine. Thus, whilst we advocate the of patchwork. It will be underlying humour that the choice of suitable names for model yachts, at the department. same time deprecating a too frequent use of well- names not worn titles, it may be of interest to many of our matches has in some few cases made members readers if we throw in a few words of explanation careless of having their yachts’ names put on the concerning the nomenclature of the models of the vessels, above two club, on the card is that it has been found necessary, on Grimsby is a seaport of consider At the same time the fact of the being entered on the card of the The reason that the yachts’ names are not able importance in its general trade, but as a fish- account of so many entering, to adopt a system of ing port is second to none. numbers. Its splendid fleet of large trawling vessels visits the distant fishing When 80 boats have to be raced in one afternoon, there is barely time to register the win- grounds of the North Sea, and the owners of these ning numbers,—to record or remember the perfor- fine vessels are mostly men who have won their mance of boats by name is an impossibility. way by personal battle with the treacherous ocean. In naming their vessels these bold and hardy spirits have not been satisfied with paying a soft tribute to the fair sex, or even in choosing a title that would harmonise with a femenine allusion. But, illus- —0:— New Cius.—We hear of a new club forming at Trinity College, Dublin, and shall be glad to hear from the secretary the usual particulars for our register, as soon as the formation is accomplished. —o— trating, as it were, their conquest and despoiling of Tue Manchester club intends being represented the sea, we find the names of great warriors and in the Model Yachting section of the great Exhibi- renouned statesmen, &c., often chosen for their tion at Liverpool, and if possible at the Exhibition vessels, Generals Wolseley and at Broughty Ferry. Palmerston and Beaconsfield, Martin Luther, and the like. Gordon, Oliver Lords Cromwell, It is a matter of considerable satisfaction that smack owners, and others connected with the trade, have taken up with model yachting; they are born fore and aft sailors, and will enjoy the sport immensely, and there is little wonder that some owner, or perhaps —O— WE hear of a club College, Dublin. movement as soon as the formation is complete, as well as all the necessary particulars, for our register. THE yacht ‘Melbourne’ in Cape and should delight in calling his model after his favorite twenty-four hours. We are impelled to explain the absence of good wishes, and we shall be glad to hear of the progress of the builder, of a fine trawler, called ‘General Gordon,’ ship. being formed at Trinity It has our hearty Australia, 1876, between the averaged For 15°6 seventeen days she averaged 300 knots. knots for consecutive Her three largest the names of the models from the reports of the runs were 374, 365, and 352 knots per twenty-four Kingston Club’s matches, not only by what we have hours. before us, but on account of previous enquiries as Seas,’ did 352 knots in twenty-four hours in 1852 ; to the reason. that was an average of over 15 knots per hour. The Kingston models have their An American ship, the ‘Sovereign of the THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN ON STEERING MODEL YACHTS. _ ‘‘ What is a Ship without a Rudder ?” ‘ee ornamental sheet of water in Kensington Gardens—commonly, eously, called but somewhat eron- “The Round Pond”—is extremely well adapted’ for the sailing of model yachts. completely to smash any chance of her getting to the haven where she would be in time, if at all. In the first case, “Ah!” says owner, “my. rudder was a leetle I placed her at an angle of about 45°—freedom from too wanted just head much;” a touch straight,” in the of second the helm though very “Ah, to keep probably in weeds or any herbal growth—are all good points either and leave small room for improvement. Inasmuch, would however, as in almost all sublunary matters, there could comes in that little word “ but ”—in our case a kind would strike the sails at about the same place, this case half have be an inch answered sure more the sheet purpose. that the same or If current of jib one wind of water but(t)—so, here, the surroundings mililate difficulty can be greatly met without any rudder. against perfection (Q.E.D.) This, of course, when sailing. with such avenues and walls of trees in the east, opposed by the old palace of Kensington on the west—chiefly celebrated I think, as having been the birth-place of our Queen, a plain, but sufficiently large red brick building—a glance, I say, shews us that the effect of these surroundings must be to split up the But in running, as we all know, a different degree of rudder is required. Gybing frequently happens on this water. In this event the remark is almost universal, when the course is. severely altered—nearly right angled— “wanted a heavier rudder.” But I have observed “scores of times” that, with the heaviest rudder “out,” these defections from the path of rectitude wind into almost as many currents as there are are always occurring, and: though I do not enter points in the compass. Thus an E.W. is partially fully into the matter now, I think the reason is not A portion comes roaring up the main avenue, quite unchecked; a part gets “‘ mixed up” with the trees, and so twisted about with a partial as placing no value on the swinging rudder, but I severed. subsidence, and, after glancing angularly and irregularly, gradually comes alongside and goes ahead with the main avenue breeze, the direction and point of junction varying with the strength and regularity of the wind blowing at the time. All this, of course, is more pronounced when “ leafy eS | about, “coming up” and becoming so erratic as Shape, area, formation of banks—protected by stone A glance at this plan shews that June” is on or in. It is difficult or impossible to designate with any approach to latitude the way of these currents. Suffice it that the “ captain” (who is not on board, but on the banks) has been known to use very strong language ; and indeed the remark has been made that “Job never sailed a boat on K.R.P. or things might have been different,” and this, dear simple or gentle reader (the latter for choice) brings me to the “raison d’etre” of this paper. How often during the three years past have I watched the career of some well-to-do craft, pur- suing aclean course, say for half the distance, and a Sa | 51 then suddenly falling off to leeward, or, ’tother way far to seek. Ido not wish to be misunderstood, contend that the effect is greatly over estimated, and my further contention is that you require for a few seconds a powerful fixed rudder. Yielding— returning to its originally arranged position again, when the boom re-swings and the course is rectified. I had to make many experiments, mostly unsatisfactory, for well over a year or two. Exposed to an occasional good-natured “ gibe” (this time spelt without a Y) at length, satisfaction dawned, and I felt that the plan had something in Only in November last, our best man—far away our best—paid me the compliment of saying it. “ in running your plan is first-rate—in future I adopt it ;? and another efficient member, I think he has gained more prizes than any other, also adopts But I am trespassing on your space, and probably the patience of your readers also. If they care it. to go into the matter, I shall be happy to enter fully into the question on some early future opporIn conclusion, a suggestion for the tunity. 52 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. benefit of all whom it may concern, viz. :—That a description of the sailing grounds, with plan by the secretary or other member of M.Y.C.’s, would form model-yachtsmen who are not solicited by any gentleman who has taken a card, we shall be glad to receive stamps from sixpence upwards. a feature in your periodical, and be looked for with interest by many besides. SUBSCRIPTIONS 4s Manchester M. Y. C, The owner of the ‘Lapwinc,’ L.M.Y.C. ‘“*Main-Top” P.S.—I write this on the 15th, at the close (one ribbed” ice floats on our waters. her OUR “Rob Roy” It could be used for Schooner or Cutter rig, and will make from, As small drawings are a full-sized plan is in preparation, and will be supplied for the sum of five shillings. The Schooner is furnished by Mr. F, J. Tansley, of Lowestoft. 200 ‘i © Vice-Commodore SerpentineM.Y.C ~ Kingston M.Y.C. T= design for a 20-ton model is given in reply difficult to work » 00 . I 00 010 0 Members 5 0 0 ‘ Io 0 H. Lear, Hon, Sec., Serpentine M. ¥. C. 010 0 ILLUSTRATIONS. a fast and reliable boat. 5 “Dundee Yachtsman” Surely unprecedented this. to a special request from Ireland. Sterling, d » and Canoeing Gazette Lieut.-Col. Not a boat has canvass to the wind since the 31st ‘Dec.,’ 1885. ‘ Editor Model Vachtsman hopes) of this horrible Winter—3-in. of “thickshaken out PROMISED. Yours, etc., J. A. Webster, Sprnghan ‘© Alpha ” ve “ .» O10 0 _ 0 2 6 WE have to> acknowledge with shale a letter with good wishes from Mr. H. R. Engleston, Hon. Sec., Clapham Club, who points out that the club funds are not available for contributing to the project, but hopes we shall succeed. We hope so too—and we hope to receive the kind assistance and The Sloop design is support of every member of the Clapham Club, and kindly lent by Messrs. Page & Chambers, Yacht also in due time to see them competing for the builders, Lowestoft. Trophy. She has been a very success- We would not wish for one moment to ful racer on the Norfolk Broads, and is fitted with trespass on club funds, a long long pole mast. couraged by a small donation from each member. Mainsail luff 23ft., head 294#ft., foot 36ft., leech 43ft. 24ft., foot 36ft. THE Jib, luff 48ft., leech Topsail-yard 2s5ft. CHALLENGE Mr. J. A. thought TROPHY. In connection with this object, we are issuing collecting cards, with such information printed on it Webster, should ago. I am wards furthering Honorary but trust we may be enSpringham, have been quite agreeable Sec., the to give scheme.” Serpentine pleasing intelligence that Mr. Club, the writes “I proposed long tos. H. sends to- Lear, us the Vice-Commodore, them as will enable model-yachtsmen to introduce of this club, Lieut.-Col. Sterling, has kindly given the matter to their friends. 4#I1 to the fund, and he (Mr. The cards will also give active sympathisers an opportunity of collect- be able to Lear) induce other gentlemen hopes to to follow. ing small donations from model-yachtsmen, who, Mr. D. McNicol, Hon. because they cannot give largely, hold back from presses his hopes for our success and promises to sending their contributions. help as far as he can. We have waited for the golden shower, but it has not deluged us. will now pray for the silver rain. other words, we ask every We To put it in model-yachtsman become the donor of a coin to the fund. to The do his will small engage to service with From those ex- Mr. J. D. Leete, Hon. further the fund. the subject before to send more them. best to other club secretaries cards have been issued to all the clubs, and we do Glasgow Club, Sec., West Kerby Club, sends us a promise to shall be glad if any friends will Sec., have Most of the promised their members, to – bring and if each put their names down on the cards sum, assistance. we shall require very little for a more THE MODEL-VYACHTSMAN Doings of the Olibs, toasts were drunk and responded to, the Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ody, and forwarded to the EDITOR 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. club are all busy getting their models into ship- Bristol fashion, for the forth-coming Exhibition at Dundee, on tst, 2nd, and 3rd April. Considerable disappointment has been expressed at the result of the invitations to clubs in England, as it was hoped some of the splendid models from the Liverpool, Hull, and London Clubs would have been sent to represent these Clubs. Manchester and prosperity of the Editor M.Y.C.—The severe weather has done away with all idea of sailing operations, but and health Staff The Model- Vachisman not being forgotten. were capitally rendered Hargreaves, C. by Lenn, &c., Messrs. of Songs Christie, and good fellowship was the order of the evening. Broughty Ferry M.Y.C.—The members of this shape and 53 We hoped to have had a visit from our Liverpool friends, but Mr. Hood was prevented moment. from coming at the last Our first general meeting is called for the 25th March. West Kirby M. Y.C.—A meeting was held at the Liverpool College, on February 11th when Mr. J. Harbord was elected Vice-Commodore.—A few of our members are building 10 and 3 tonners, but the 5 and 7 classes do not seem to be favourites. One of our members here has which (although 18 in a tiny Lw.l. and schooner therefore not most of our members are busy getting ready for classed) can fly through the water at such a rateas work as soon as fine weather appears. as to beat most of our 5 tonners. Our new We have had no boat-house will soon be begun, and no doubt will sailing lately. be ready early next month. held at Hoylake, Cheshire, near West Kirby, On Wednesday, 1oth March, we held a social meeting. It was got up ‘“‘t200” A meeting will most probably be solely with the object of drawing the members to- the club, with classes of ro, 7, gether to talk over the prospects of the coming There are already five steamers in the club. season. It was a perfect success in every way. The proceedings began with a very excellant tea, provided by the Host of the City Hotel. tea an hour was spent in viewing After some of the new ten-tonners and machinery for new steam- ers. Some very handsome models were exhibited, the most noticeable being ten-tonners owned by Messrs. H. Corbett, C. Corbett, S. Marsden, Jun., R. Templar, M. Lenfestney and J. Saunders. W. Gill had on view the boiler, engine, pump, &c., of the ‘Daniel Adamson,’ screw steamer; Chancellor, the engines of the screw J. C. steamer ‘Edith,’ also cylinder, boiler and paddle wheels (feathering floats) of his new paddle boat; W. Storey had a boiler; and W. Goldthorpe a pair of engines for his new 6ft. boat, (much admiration 5 and 3 Sub-Committee on the 9th March, the use of the Private Skating Pond, the Model Yacht Club be allowed the use of the Private Skating Pond and the upper floor of the Brick-House during the pleasure of the Commiss- ioners, but not before rst April nor after 31st October, at a nominal rent of five shillings per month ; (2) that the Club have the exclusive use of that pond on ‘“‘match days” only, and that on all other days the pond be open to the public, subject, however, to the regulation and control of the Club. Model Yacht Satling Association (London ).— The matches for March fell through, very high compliment, and expressed astonishment at such perfect work. on the following among other conditions, viz. : — (1) That water being closed byice. a it was resolved to allow the Dundee Model Yacht Club this machinery). Jarran & Co., London, paid the various gentlemen tonners. Dundee M. Y.C.—At the meeting of the Recrea- tion was expressed at the workmanship and finish of A guest present from Messrs. The rule of measurement has been adopted by owing to the Matches for April :— April 3rd, 2ft. club match start 3 p.m. ; April 23rd, his aft. 6in. club match start ro a.m. ; April 26th, 3ft. The usual club match start 10 a.m. ; Club meeting April 27th. =y wa ScaTl=ei—4n. Yi Wf / ——— _ – —,._ Li | — i] i \\ \\ WAL NVNSLEOVA-THQON ‘SNACUVD NOLONISNAY «‘GNOd ,ANNOU» ; 8,1.7x ADNLITZOYV NT“OLH-AVMW “7pIJoU24uDesry,iALaSdY L ¢ * 4 DONIVE dOAWToSe‘“srLaHpyOinVgA”Yo\saMmry ire udisacyoTAq‘asvg2»iquzy ‘ . ‘ul = UL y-~ apvas { NWId~1V19}TACOW ANO HOS‘LHOVA Surmaysepoidurt‘[Ies1og YACHT,S‘OuI84N-—EaRTeogM=DuLl“ ‘VNO 60 © THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. THE West Cowes Club is beginning to arrange sailor on board to rig her.” He especially scorned their programme for the coming season, but nothing the definite is yet announced. Squadron Club into a lounging place for smart idlers, and never ceased to denounce the “Captains Yachting Fteurs. latter development of of Foot” who, he declared, YacHTING WitH Icge-Boats.—A very favorite the Royal Yacht ruled its councils,— When the new landing-place was being constructed, amusement in the United States is yachting with he perdicted, as it turned out, that it would be aq ice-boats on failure, and said, ‘‘ What is wanted isa boat-shelter, the frozen rivers and lakes Northern States, and Middle of the and especially upon the Upper Hudson. Ice-yachting Clubs are which this will not be. I have always contended that this is a sailor’s job; and there is not a sailor formed, and have permanent existence at many of on the Committee.” the principal points of the Hudson river. MopeL YacuTinc.—As a sport model yachting is attractive to visitors, amusing to children, and highly instructive as a science. It is now well understood that yacht model sailing affords a true test of the qualities of the full-sized vessel, and as a means of comparison of types, &c., it is simply invaluable. This fact alone to the student, and intelligent observer, adds a charm to these miniature contests which, let us hope, we authentic speed of these boats is marvellous. ‘mile a minute is often made by the ‘flyers.’ The A It is thought that, under perfectly favourable circum- stances, these boats for short stretches, can be driven at the rate of ninety or a hundred miles an hour. Nine miles is said to have been travelled by the ‘Snowflake’ in seven minutes. The hull of the boat is formed by a few timbers put together ina spider-like framework to secure the greatest strength and lightness. All sorts may all learn to appreciate when we have our own Model Yacht Pond ready.-—From the Gwernsey Star. Coerrespomderce, of rigs are used, and dozens of these craft may be seen in fine winter days on the Upper Hudson.—Zezsure Hour. BIG BEN AS A YACHTSMAN. Tue kindliest, gentlest spirit (says Vanity Lair) that ever informed a rough exterior has passed 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 EniTor, MEASUREMENT. Tut Epiror, 7re Model- Vachisman. = Sr1r,—I am not a model-yachtsman, but I have been for some years concerned in designing and sailing both racing away in George Bentinck, so long known as “ Big and cruising craft, and having latterly been in a position to Ben.” observe the performances of some different types of model He was often—always on board his famous old ‘Dream’—a tyrant, but he was always a gentleman, and his tyranny was always so courteous that it was impossible to resist it He held that the proper place for a proper man to live upon was the sea, that the land had been left awkwardly about in parts of the sea merely to afford some con- venient ports for refitting, and that it was incredible that any man should inhabit a house on shore when he might live in a good comfortable ship at sea. yachts. I have become very much interested in them. I have also been for some time a regular reader of your paper, and have seen with much interest the letters and your articles upon the expediency of adopting one common rule of measurement all round ; and I fully agree with you as to the advantage it would be to model-yachtsmen generally. It would be the means of opening up each others ideas, and I believe it would bring many men into the sport who now hesitate. I know that I for one would set to work at once, but at present I hesitate the question, because at the very outset I find ‘‘What is the best class to build to? tonnage, or length into breadth, or length simply ?” As I am situated, I am ina position to see and compare the performances of All the modern improvements in shipbuilding— boats built under all three classes. especially owners and see boats competing and sailing under a simple length Only two ten-tonners, sailing and racing ; and another day I see what those in which steam-yacht delight—were an abomination to him. years ago, when standing on the shore at Cowes, he saw the ‘ Chazalie’ pass through the roads. “A fine vessel,” he said; ‘‘It is a pity they haven’t gota I go one day toa place rule; another day I go and see boats which I am told are are called ‘‘240” boats, that is, boats whose L x B must not exceed 240 square inches. After seeing all these boats ailing in a variety of weathers, I ask myself the question, what is a model ten-tonner good for, and what is there in it? THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. , 6x As I understand the common use and acceptance of the me that some of our most fashionable three, word ‘‘ model” it may be taken in two ways :—A model may tonners are either wholesome or seaworthy, be an exact reproduction the terms. (usually in miniature) of some existing structure (which the ordinary model ten-tonner cer- tainly is not) ; or a model may be used in the sense of being a pattern of good qualities. It is in the latter sense I believe that the majority of model-yachtsmen use the word, and taking itso, [can only say that up to the present time I five, or ten- as I understand As to the skimming-dish theory, if you go to the land of skimming-dishes you don’t find men adopting them when they can get water enough, and in the shallows it is skimming-dish or nothing. After the late contest between the ‘Genesta’ and the ‘Puritan,’ it was said that although the ‘Puritan’ shewed the have failed to perceive any point or good quality in a ten- weakness of the tonner which to my mind would be a pattern to follow, and anything of the style of the ‘Puritan’ would be attempted in this country; this is true enough, and a pity ’tis ’tis true. The same reasons, however, do not hold in favor of keeping I do not consider any of the performances that I have seen, more than a parody on those of full-sized boats; nor can I yet discover one single argument to be advanced in favor of maintaining a tonnage measurement for model ‘Genesta’s’ type ; it was very unlikely that up a tonnage measurement for models ; and I sincerely hope yachts. that model-yachtsmen will pause before they go farther into a class which to my mind and that of many others is about is not a measure ofanything at all, but a purely conventional the least calculated to develope a good model. If we are to have a universal class, let it be based upon some simple It is not a measure of size, or capacity, nor of stability, and certainly not of speed or power, and indeed it formula, got up at first to rate their existing boats, and in which the fourth power of the beam might just as well enter asthe second power. existed before I am convinced that if it had not model-yachtsmen certainly would not have ing it as a universal rule took to invented it, I the sport, they and before adopt- would ask model-yachtsmen, measureable element of the boat, which will at the same time allow us to make the very best boat, and not favor one type alone, forcing us into such specimens as are now seen in some of our waters. Besides the various tonnage rules, we have the weight rule, (pounds or displacement) ; the L x B ‘‘240” class; and the simple length rule. There is ‘* What is in it that it should be adopted for model yachts? no doubt but that a good deal may be Does it give the fairest boat, or the most weatherly, or even weight or the best looking?” All that I can answer to this is that as measures that can convey an idea of the mass of the boat, far as I have seen it does not ; and it seems to me, speaking and has also a direct and simple relation to the resistance, and as a designer of full-sized craft, spirit of the rule is diametrically that the essence and displacement rule; more or less also to the power. it is said in favor of the one of the simplest It’s good qualities, however, opposed to its use asa seem best suited for measuring and bringing together in one measure for model boats. In order to get any decently class the different varieties of boats already built, and it does satisfactory results under it, you must have a form of body not seem to allow a designer sufficient freedom in building which needs a guiding hand almost as essentially as it needs up toit. ballast, and the comparative failure of the performances of in his model than another, and may be better able to get One man may be better able to dispose of weight models built under it goes a long way to comfirm in my mind some good out of it, and I think it would be highly inadvis- the general unsoundness of rule as well for large vessels as able to lay down a hard and fast limit of weight ; indeed I for models. At one club, whose boats I often go to see, there-isa_fleet_of little clinpers which not only sail well in think nothing would have a stronger tendency to produce racing machines than a simple weight rule. I think that light winds, but when it comes to a bit of a blow they have weight may be fairly left to take care of itself—it carries body and form enough to get some good out of it ; and when sufficient penalty with it, and no man is likely to take more a squall comes they have power enough to tear through it. of it than will earn something in the shape of stability and At another club, power. whose boats I have seen the average per- formance varies from the ludicrous to the pitiable ; as soon Nevertheless, I do think that if any rule is to be devised by which the existing types of boats may be brought as there is any weight of wind the boats simply lie down and to compete together, it will be found that the weight rule or wallow and then generally break off dead to leeward, as I some simple modification of it will be found the most satis- once heard it expressed, ‘‘ gathering like dead leaves in the factory. lee corner ofa pond.” Yet I am told that the former, sailing but from what I have seen of its working, I consider it better are said by some to be antiquated, and than the tonnage rules ; those enterprising sailors who have under a length rule, the latter (chiefly developement. ten-tonners) are the latest scientific Let us have a universal rule by all means, The L x B ‘‘240” Rule, I don’t know much about, tried under it to get length at the expense of breadth will I think be prepared to admit that length alone has not much but let us also try and get something that will allow us to power-giving quality about it. give our boats a fair chance. this rule as it now stands is that it is too small; in no way I have heard it said on behalf The main objection I see to of tonnage rule that, as applied to full-sized boats, it favored can you get anything into it which is much better than a a good wholesome and seaworthy type of boat, and that if toy, and I think models, we get away into a length or displacement rule we should one can conveniently handle. have a fleet of broad, shallow, skimming-dishes, with great initial stability, but very unsafe. To this I can only say even, may be well made as big as Of all the rules, however, 1 think that nothing can equal the simple length rule ; it gives at once an idea of the size that I know of no boat built under the tonnage rule that of the boat and it roughly measures the power. could not have been made a better boat without it, and to my mind if the rule does favor the ‘‘ wholesome type” it favors the unwholesome a great deal more, and it would time it beam or depth, require a good deal of argument and illustration to convince to the other he can take as much as he wants of each. leaves the designer quite free to At the same adopt whatever means he likes to get the stability he wants; he can have or both—without driving him from one They 62 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. each have good qualities which the other has not, and why from each lover of the sport. therefore should a man be debarred from availing himself of sending my mite, as much of them as he thinks he can make a use of? takes too much of either he If he only punishes himself, and there is not the least likelthood that a simple length rule will favour a bad or extreme type of boat. The experience of clubs which have had the length rule for many years is that tQlotes and the boats are all round more powerful and better perSeveral attempts which have been made with boats. but I would say more in favour of a simple length rule, I fear I have trespassed too much already; and I commenced this letter not so much with any idea of advancing any rule as of trying to get out what there was in a tonnage rule for models that it should be adopted. many others would be glad to know. I and I enclose my name and address, and beg to subscribe myself, DEAR Sir,—As many model-yachtsmen are very fond of the schooner rig, I have made a drawing of the sail-plan of a fast schooner I have. to steer than cutters, and faster ona reach, but they generally rig.” The reascn of this may often be partly explained by the bad cut of the foresail. A boom-foresail is worse than useless, for it will not stand except with the boom amidships. For the last two years, I have used big-foresails, and cut the foot very long and rounded it up a good deal. The sheets are led aft nearly on the quarters. They then pass through two eyes screwed in the deck just before the rudderhead, and are trimmed by pins fitting into holes bored in a strip of thin wood fastened on the deck amidships, and reaching nearly from the mast to the stern-post. This plan allows the sail to be hauled over and trimmed very quickly, and it stands as flat as card-board. The models I fitted in this way have often been successful when matched against cutters in a race to windward. The boat in the sketch was built for a cutter, but it was impossible to steer her till she was thus rigged, and now she is perfectly manageable. The fore-foot is rounded up excessively. Schooners, I believe, should not be narrower than five beams to the length, Yours truly, though this one is six. Nona, C.M.Y.C. CHALLENGE TROPHY. Tue Epitror, Zhe MJodel- Vachtsman. DEAR StR,—I am somewhat surprised after your labours to raise a Challenge Trophy, that so few of the general body of model-yachtsmen have announced their support. Surely none can have any reason to urge against the value of the existence of a Challenge Trophy, for general annual competition. It is well known, other sports have found the benefit of having one in connection with their annual contests. I certainly would not stick to the necessity of raising 450, perhaps £40 would be sufficient for the purpose in view, and I am sure that, with the 415 already promised in your last issue, this sum could be easily raised by small donations QA) IS) AN PF A Weekly Journal devoted to Yachting, Rowing, &e. CIRCULATION, Schooners are usually much easier fail to beat-to-windward in competition against the ‘‘national Oieries, FO) ST I So oy (See Illustration). THE Epitor, Zhe Alodel- Vachtsman, and [A Correspondent writes: ‘‘Any chance of a diagram of the ‘Daniel Adamson ?’ I was surprised to find she wanted stoking so frequently. Surley she might carry a spirit lamp with eight good burners, that would run her well foran hour. I have just finished what I think will bea good going paddle, ‘The Pilot,’ she is 4ft. 6in., with a beam of gin. My leisure time in the winter I spend in getting ready new craft, but unfortunately we have no water where I reside, and I have to patronise the canal some distance away, and the sea in the summer season. J much appreciate your paper.”] Yours truly, W. W. IMPROVED FORESAIL. a accept the half-crown which I send herewith towards the fund. Yours truly, ALpHa. the use of beam, there has been no diminution in the depth, extreme beam have signally failed in competing with these I have been waiting before allow reasonable Opportunity to elapse for the larger coins to flow in, but as it seems to me that an example should now be set to those who, like myself, cannot well afford to give large amounts, I beg you will while there has been a gradual but not great increase in formers. to 2,500 WEEKLY. T is the leading paper in Germany in connection with aquatic sports, and is read by over 300 yachting and rowing clubs, the officers of the army and navy, and the wealthy classes of society. It circulates extensively in Austria, Hungary, Russia, Belgium, Holland; Sweden and Norway. Thus it is the best medium for advertisiny all requirements in connection with aquatic sports. 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Printed on a folding card, suitable for the pocket. Price 24%d., each, post-free. Special terms for quantities. THOMAS GRASSAM, PRINTER, ENGRAVER & LITHOGRAPHER, 161 & 162, HicH St., HULL. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN, {0-ton Racers for Inter-Club Competition Special attention given to the production of Fast 10-ton Models, with polished Hungarian Ash spars. Designs furnished. Prices, (moderate) on application. Best American Canary-Wood Laths, GRIMSBY.—Tonnage—Y.B.A. Vessels, and the easiest to work. The lightest and strongest Spar-wood for Models. Julius A. Carey. HARTLEPOOL, W.—Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post, lw.]. J.R. Thompson, 82, Thomas-street. HULL. —Kingston—Length taken on ].w.1.; also 10-ton class Y.R.A. Station—Club Lake, Inglemire Lane, Beverley Road. H. F. Reynolds, 12, Milton-terrace, Anlaby–road. F, C. Wood, West-~parade, Spring-bank. Alb ert—Tonnage—Y. R.A 8. L. Tucker, Belgrave Terrace, Rosamond St. LIVERPOOL. —Tonnage—Y. R.A. Station—Sefton Park Lake. T. H. Hodd, Club–house, Sefton park. Newsham. —Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post Complete Sets of Polished Spars, to order— on deck; also 10-ton class, Y.R.A. Peithont fittings.) Complete Suits of Sails, to order. Enamelled, Lined and Polished Deck Wood or Decks, to order, Apply, No, 14, this office. M.Y.C. West Kirby,—Tonnage “1200” Rule. Station—Sefton Park. J. D. Leete, Newnham Lodge, Deeside Parade. LONDON.—M. Y. Sailing Association—Length taken on l.w.1. Station—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. W. O. Hastings, 8, North-ter., Thurloe-“square, Brompton, S.W. Victoriia-—Length, taken overall and on l.w.1. Station—Victoria Park. W. 5S. Melville, 9, Fredevic-place, Bow, E. Serpentine—Tonnage—V.R. A. Station—The Serpen- YHA. {Lees} Rule of Measurement—Tonnage—lin. to lit, vided by 1780. tine, Hyde Park. H. Lear, 13, North-street, Westminster, S.W. by beam, di- Clapham—Tonnage—Y.R.A. 94” Rule of Measurement—Tonnage—Length (l.w.1.) less H. R. Girdlestone, 4, Prima Road, Stockwell, S.W. London. —Length (law.1.) multiplied. by beam, not to by 94. **1200”? Rule of Measurement—Tonnage—lin. to lit., Length length, and the product by exceed 240. Station—Roundoe Kensington Gdns, G, Harvey, 45, Kensington High St., the breadth, Prince of Wales.— ooh e—Nices Park. Measurement and See.’s Name wanted. BELFAST.—Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post, on deck. Station.—Belfast Lough. James Gardner, 6, Old Park. Alexandra.— Do. Kensington—Length, taken on l.w.1. Do. Station.—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. Ulster.—Measurement wanted. G. M. Webb, 61, Lambeth Palace-rd., Albert Embankment, $.B, Station—Waterworks, Antrim Road. Headley McCrea, Marine Office, Custom House, Belfast, BOSTON.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station.—Long Pond, Clapham Common. breadth multiplied by the breadth, and by the half- breadth, divided (l.w.1.) multiplied by divided by 1200. Station— Newsham Park Lake. E. R. Williams, 110, Herschel St., Everton. REGISTER. Length (l.w.l.) added to beam, squared, multiplied Station—Alexandra Dock. W. Barrett, Fish Dock. GUERNSEY.—Club forming. Particulars wanted. I inch wide. The best mee for building Model Straight- Grained Hungarian Ash Battens,— 63 George—Length taken overall. sington Gardens, E. Tylee, 29, Oxford Square. Hyde Park. Station.— A. J. Stevenson, 45, Market Place. BROUGHTY FERRY.—Length taken on l.w.l. up to 38ft., then ton nage—Y.R.A. Station—Claypots Castle Pond. Geo. Ritchie, 17, Ambrose St., Broughty Ferry, N.B. COWES, I.W.—Weight in pounds. Station.— Round Pond, Ken- Heber Road School.—Particulars next month, C. L. Outridge, Heber Road School, E. Dulwich, C. T. Maw, West Cowes. DUMBARTON.—Particulars wanted. MANCHESTER.—Length, taken on l.wl.; also 10-ton class, Y.R.A. Station—Print Works Reservoir, Levenshulme. H. Robshaw, 180, Wellington-rd., Heaton Norris, Manchester. PORT GLASGOW.—Tonnage—‘‘ 94”? Rule. GATESHBAD,—Tonnage—y.R.A. PORTSMOUTH.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. and length (l.w.1.) Capt. 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