The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 4, Issue 8 – August 1887

THE AMoodel-Wachtsman AND CA NOBHIST. FROM AN INSTANTANEOUS PHOTO. BY W. U. KIRK, WEST COWES, I.W. A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News; Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &c. AUGUST, Vol. IV.—No. 8. All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed ‘© Tue Epiror of he Model- Yachtsman, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” 46, Chesilton Rd., Munster Park, London, 5.W.” THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOEIST is published on the Ist of each month, and can be had of any bookseller, or will be sent on application to the Pub- lishers, on the following terms :— Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or America…… paid in acdvance…… 2/6 per annum wd. or id. stamps may be sent in payment. N.bL,—In sending for single copies, 244d. in stamps must Waval Architects, YACHT 3° CANOE BUILDERS, Works: HYLTON-ON-THE-WEAR. Builders of the “Tit Willow” Cutter Yachts, (See Meld April toth, 1886), “* L’Hirondelle’? 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R —Bronzes for Model Yaehts’ bottoms, SD ronze. easily applied—form a good smooth hard ———=E= ~~ surface—and add to the appearance. Post-free, in 10%. Packets: GOLD, We. 7, Gd; No. 2, 10d. Corperr, ts. Address, Alpha, this office. THE 1i4 MODEL-YACHTSMAN Gditevial Uotes, 1 A CLUB FOR AUGUST. THe SourHporr MopEeL. Yacur Crus has now been established, although many of those preliminary difficulties which daunt Model-Yachtsmen in other parts had to be surmounted. ‘The difficulties were battled with and overcome, and now the club is fairly under way, a prosperous time seems in store. Many Liverpool gentlemen have joined and promised their support. The club has the finest piece of water for model yachting in England, so writes our good friend, Mr. Hodd, the active secretary of the Liverpool club, and this being the case, we expect great deeds to be wrought at Southport. We have been favoured with a plan of the Lake, which is situated in the Marine Park, Southport, and is 450 x 200 yards, a noble sheet truly and unblemished by any surrounding verdure higher than the grass, which adorns the adjoining slopes. WE are informed that Workington in Cumberland will shortly have a Model Yacht Club. —O— C. STANSFIELD Hicks, in his book, “ Yachts, Boats and Canoes,” speaks thus of model yachting: “As a scientific and interesting pastime, suited to men of all ages, combining the pleasure of designing and building with the exhilarating and healthy excitement of match sailing, carried on too, at a minimum of expense, model yachting stands pre-eminent. Model yachting is one of the few pastimes in which all classes of society join in courteous rivalry: the man of high scientific attainments competing with the artisan, and the well-known yachtsman and perhaps member of the Y.R.A. with the tradesman, as to who shall produce the ‘crack’ model which will give all the others of the fleet the go-by.” —_Q-—- ALL books on yachting, canoeing, and model yachting can be obtained at this office. —O Messrs West & Son have secured another batch of splendid photos. of Zhzsé/e during her racing on the Clyde; also of /vex and other competitors, all of which are first class:—They can be obtained of A. Grassam, this office. }—Oo— WE will not assume any credit for our notes of last month, concerning the measurement rule of the Guernsey club, but congratulate the members on the fact that they have not adopted a new rule, but have contented themselves with length and 1730. We are not against a new rule, but don’t let us change until we have something like a consensus of opinion as to what direction it shall take. | AND CANOEIST. Wr are sorry to hear that the long period of drought has affected injuriously several clubs sailing on private pieces of water, which depend a great deal on rainfall for their supply. Amongst these perhaps the Albert Club, Hull, has been as unfortunate as any. —0— THe Corporation of Hull are making a fine sheet of water for model yachting in the East Park, but the great pity is, it is so far away from those districts which contain the principal bulk of the model sailers. ——0 — WE have received from the Author of ‘ Cubical Yacht Measurement” and other books prufessing to dispose of the measurement problem, all of which have for some time been advertised in our columns, 2 communication concerning his “Excess Tables” which supplement the working of his method of securing a proper tonnage penalty for all kinds of yachts. It is not our province to place his arguments in favour of his system before our readers, but we gladly give this notice of the publications. INTER-CLUB MATCH AT SOUTHPORT. We have received full account of this match, but space forbids the insertion, as it arrived The following brief account will be of late. interest :—‘‘On Wednesday, July 20th, the first regatta of the Southport Model Yacht Club took place on the Marine Park Lake, in magnificent weather. The races attracted considerable public attention from their novelty, and from their interesting nature. The first race started at two o’clock, the wind being fresh from the north-west, blowing straight across the lake. Mr. J. Ellis acted as starter, assisted in the later races by Mr. Hodd, of Liverpool; Mr. Thomas Smith, the captain, officiated as judge, assisted by Mr. Howie, Mr. W. Nightingale, the hon. sec., and several members of the committee, acted as stewards, &c. The type of boats adopted was various. In the steamer race there were torpedo boats, channel and ocean steamers, yachts, and a launch, During the afternoon many of the leading townspeople and residents visited the lake to watch the racing, including the Mayor and Mayoress, Dr. and Mrs. Pilkington, Councillor Dr. and Mrs. Moor, Councillor and Mrs. Crankshaw, Alderman Dr. James Wood, J.P., and many others. The following is the record of the events :— Twenty-ton yachts. Tirst prize, £3; second, £2; third, £1. Presented by the Mayor (Mr. J. Unwin), Dr. Pilkington, Lieutenant Crowley, Mr. Thos. Smith, &. First round, ‘Marjorie,’ (Capt. Banks, Maryport) bt. ‘Lalla Rookh,’ THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. 115 (Mr. Richards, Southport); ‘Thistle,’ (Mr. G. B. | daughter of His excellency Lieut. General Elking- Holford, Southbort) bt. ‘ Myosotis,’ (Mr. H. Lear, Serpentine M.Y.C.); ‘Regal,’ (Mr, A. Marshall, Liverpool) bt. ‘Seftonia,’ (Mr. J. Ellis, Southport); ‘Rosebud,’ (Mr. T. Smith, Southport) bt. ‘Bee,’ (Mr. Kyffin, Liverpool); ‘Siren,’ (Mr. Crebbin, Liverpool) bt. ‘Annie,’ (Mr. Edmundson, Southport) ; ‘ Roderick Rhu,’ (Mr. McHardy, Liverpool} bt. ‘Blanche,’ (Mr. J. Holford, Southport); ‘Daisy,’ (Mr. T. C. Morris, Liverpool) bt. ‘Gem,’ (Mr. T. Adlington, Southport). Final, ‘Rosebud,’ Ist prize; ‘Siren,’ {nd; ‘ Thistle,’ 3rd. Ten-ton yachts. First prize £3; second, £2; third, £1. First round, ‘Bathurst,’ (Mr. T. Smith, Southport) bt. ‘ Pinafore, (Mr. G. Atherton, Southport); ‘Ko Wee,’ (Mr. Me Hardy, Liverpool) bt. ‘Dundee,’ (Mr. Kiddie, Southport); ‘ Neptune,’ (Mr. Crebbin, Liverpool) bt. ‘Hagle,’ (Mr. Adlington, Southport); ‘ Pet,’ (Mr. Galbraith, Southport) bt. ‘Resolute,’ (Mr. Marshall, Liverpool); ‘ Waterwitch,’ (Mr. Howe, Liverpool) bt. ‘Wasp,’ (Mr. Kyffin, Liverpool) ; ‘Lurline, (Mr. Richards, Southport), and ‘Ulerin,’ (Capt. Banks, Maryport) byes. Final, ‘Pet,’ Ist; ‘Lurline,’ 2nd ; ‘ Waterwitch,’ 3rd. ton, Governor of the Island) courteously consented to officiate, and having started a miniature steamer (the ‘Wolf’, kindly lent by Dr. Hinton) across the pond, pronounced, Pond open. amidst cheering the Victoria Atthe close of the ceremony Miss Elklington was presented witha magnificent bouquet of choicest flowers, which she received at the hands of Col. de Vic Tupper, supervisor of the harbour, and treasurer of the States of Guernsey. A Regatta followed, which all appeared to enjoy, and which was witnessed by the e/z¢e of the island, (a stand having been erected for the occasion) and a numerous gathering of well wishers. The following were the prize winners :—-Class 1.—1. ‘Thistle,’ Charlies Baker; 2. ‘Lilie, C. W. Jones. Class 2. 1. ‘Jilt,’ C. A. Renouf; 2. ‘Success,’ S. Smith ; 3. ‘Sleuthound,’ J. Besnard; 4. ‘Wasp,’ H. Kaines ; 5. ‘Cupid,’ H. Le Messurier; 6. ‘Rheta,’ Marshal R. Jones; 7. ‘Skeddadler,’ H. J. Jones. Class 3. 1. ‘ Brisk,’ P. Le Grand; 2. ‘ Mayflower,’ E, Zabiela; 3. ‘Koodoo,’ P. Taylor, junr.; 4. ‘Lark,’ W. Brache; 5. ‘Ranger,’ E. J. Collings; 6, ‘Sleuthound,’ E. Gaved; 7. ‘Britannia,’ J. Torode ; 8. ‘Swift,’ H. Grace, jun.; 9. ‘Maria,’ W. Udle ; 10, ‘Alert,’ F. W. Weeks.—Class 4.–1. ‘Enchantress,’ A handicap match for model steamers, according to course and length on l.w.l. Prizes, £3, £2, and £1. Each vessel to have a start of 3 sec. per in. of the length on l.w.l. before the longest, or scratch, steamer. The following J. Goesle; 2. ‘Try Again,’ G. Ferguson; 3. ‘Black Ball, F. Touzeau.—Class 5.—‘Emma,’ J. Radford. Class 6.—‘Liberty,’ Fred. W. Guerin.—Class 7.— models started :—‘Swallow,’ 4ft., torpedo, Archer, Liverpool; ‘Polly,’ 5ft. 3in., yacht, Tharme, Liverpool ; ‘Rob Roy,’ yacht, 5ft. Mr. Kiddie, Southport; ‘ Mande,’ launch, 8in., Mr. Evans, Liverpool; ‘ Snail,’ yacht, 43 15 0, time allowance, 15 seconds per 6 inches (or class); course dead run down and beat up. Mr. Mr. Tin. 5ft. 5ft. 8in., Mr. Evans, Liverpool; ‘Greyhound,’ 5ft. 10in., Mr. Crawford, Southport; ‘ Electra,’ (scratch), 6ft. 10in., yacht, (first time in water) Mr. Hargreaves, Manchester. Mr. Hodd acted as starter. The ‘Electra’ and the ‘Rob Roy’ burnt coal, the heat being produced, in the other vessels, by methylated spirits. An accident befel Mr. Kiddie’s ‘Rob Roy,’ for it never reached home. Result, ‘ Hlectra,’ 1st prize; ‘Polly,’ 2nd; ‘Greyhound,’ 3rd. The prizes were distributed by Captain Smith at the conclusion of the races, and it was considered that the regatta had been a most enjoyable one. Doings of the Olabs. Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper o#/y, and forwarded to the EDITOR not later than the 20th of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Guernsey M.Y.C.—The inauguration of the Guernsey model yacht pond on Jubilee Day, June 21st, was a great success. Miss Elkington (the ‘China,’ A. Le Lacheur.—Handicap for winners of rst prizes in each class, for keyless watch, value ‘jilt” C. A. Renouff, (won by 2 minutes.) Consolation Handicap.—(For boats that have not won a prize.) 1.—‘Genesta,’ F. Williams; 2. ‘Rival of Sark,’ J. H. Duquemin; 3. ‘Torch,’ R. Taylor. Your readers, and fellow model-yachtsmen, may be interested in the following details :—Shape of Pond, oval, 350 x 160 feet; Area, 50,368 ft. ; depth 2ft; Walls and bottom of concrete faced with fine cement. Estimated cost, £905, exclusive of pump, etc. The pond is built on the Harbour Works, and being elevated is always open to the wind. Trinity M.Y.C—This club held an opening meeting early in June. In consequence of the falling off in the members list, there were not as many models present as there ought to have been. The five tonners were strongly represented, but there where very few large boats. Members seem to have done very little in the building way during the winter months. Two new “fives” appeared at the opening meet, one belonging to Mr. Scott, and the other to Mr. Robert: they are both very similar to Mr Phelp’s champion of last season, ‘Myth,’ which was so triumphant among the 5’s last year. The AZyth has been greatly improved 116 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. cutter, H. Robshaw; and ‘Erminie,’ cutter, J. K. Chamberlain, ‘here was a good topsail breeze from the west, making the course a dead beat to windward and a run home, six lengths of the lake. by her owner in expectation of a match against Mr. Hale’s 3 ft. models, which he hopes will come off towards the end of the season; the alterations however debar her from competing as a five, as they make her tonnage 5°5; Her principle dimensions are 37°5” Lw.L, 5°4” beam, 1175” ‘The yachts were sailed four ina heat. draught; Mr. Phelps has also increased her sail area, so that she looks much nearer a_ 10-tonner than a five. Her mast measures, 60” (including the topmast), her boom 37”; gaff 24″; bowsprit | 22’; topsail yards 18” 2°22″; jack yards 10” and | 8”. Besides the boats already mentioned there are 3 new models in process of building, an 8-ton schooner, which is built as an experiment of “Willesden” paper; and a 1o-tonner on the lines of the ‘Myth,’ for the Secretary, which he hopes will be ready for him in time for the Liverpool r1o-ton inter-club matches in the event of his sailing there. The remaining model is a 30 inch 3-tonner for | Mr. B. Scott, and her principle features are large | over lap of stem and counter, and great depth and | displacement. Model Yacht Sailing Association ( London ).— A first-class mitch was sailed on the Round Pond, Kensington, on June 25th, five yachts started. Mr. Cobb’s ‘ Snowdrop,’ 19 points; Mr. Gilbert’s *Mayflower,’ 16; Mr. Martin’s ‘Naiad, 6; Mr. Butcher’s ‘Harriet,’ 1; Mr. Barrett’s ‘ Ellenor,’ o. Mr. Cobb’s ‘Snowdrop’ won. On July 16th, a second-class match was sailed at the same place, four yachts started. ‘The wind was very variable, sometimes blowing strong and then dying-out. Mr. Butcher’s ‘Vixen’ sailed wonderfully well in the strong breeze, the other yachts carrying wholesail canvas did better in the light winds. ‘Psyche’ was rather unfortunate in being fouled. Mr. Pollard’s ‘Psyche,’ *“Vixen,’ 13; Mr. Wiffin’s ‘ Daisy,’ 3. 14 points; Barrett’s Mr. ‘Mable,’ Butcher’s 6; Mr. Won by ‘ Psyche.’ Gateshead M. Y.C.—The members of this club the Lake at 8-45 am., when 15 models entered the water and there was some good sailing. Osborn; ‘Maggie,’ 10, W. H. Hargreaves; ‘Saucebox,’ 5, I. K. Chamberlain ; ‘Moir,’ 10, C. Corbett; ‘Challenge,’ 5, UH. Robshaw; ‘Daisy’ 10, H. Corbett; ‘Hannah,’ 5, J. Dempsey; ‘Egerton,’ 20, R, W. Gill; ‘Ceres’ 10, W, Goldthorpe; ‘Aphrodita,’ to, C. Tomkins. First heat: ‘Hannah’ 8 points, ‘Egerton’ 6, ‘Aphrodita’ 3, ‘Ceres’ 1. Second heat: ‘Cygnet’ 7 points, ‘Challenge’ 6, Moir’ 3, ‘Daisy’ 2. Third heat : ‘Gladys’ 6 points, ‘Saucebox’ 6, ‘Maggie’ had a splendid day’s enjoyment on Thursday, June 3oth, at Talken Fain Lake, Brampton, Cumberland. A good start was made by early train, arriving at The flotilla had a grand appearance as they glided along the fine sheet of water, theit presence on the Lake making the scenery very picturesque. Manchester M. Y.C.—A match for 10-ton models came off at the lake, at Levenshuime, on Saturday, July 2nd, for a sum of money given by the club. Eight yachts competed, namely: ‘Gladys,’ schooner, W. Osborne; ‘Hannah,’ yawl, J. Dempsey ; ‘Aphrodita,’ schooner, C. Tomkins; ‘Saucebox,’ cutter, J. K. Chamberlain ; ‘Moir,’ cutter, C. Corbett ; ‘Daisy,’ cutter, H. Corbett ; ‘Albatross,’ 1st heat: ‘Gladys’ gained 9 points, ‘Aphrodita’ five points, ‘Saucebox’ four points. ‘The ‘Hannah’ while sailing splendidly carried away one of her spars and then retired. 2nd beat: ‘Albatross’ seven points, ‘Erminie’ seven points, ‘Daisy’ three points, ‘Moir’ four points. The racing in this heat was excellent. ‘Erminie’ lost two points through touching the lee bank more than twice, thus giving ‘Albatross’ the win, without tie. The final heat between the schooner ‘Gladys’ and the cutter ‘Albatross’ proved the best and smartest race of the season. ‘The boats were capitally handled and sailed very well. The schooner took the lead in the beat to windward, while the cutter pulled it back in the running. At the finish the cutter was winning with a good lead, when she touched ground a few inches outside the flag, and the ‘Gladys’ ran in the winner by one point. ‘There was a numerous company of ladies and gentlemen present.—On Saturday, July _gth, a match was sailed, handicapped by weight on a system drawn up by Mr. G. C. B. Corbett. It worked in a highly satisfactory manner, and enabled all yachts from 5 to 20-tons to compete on fairly equal terms. ‘lwelve yachts competed. ‘Arab,’ 10, W. H. Hargreaves; ‘Gladys,’ 10, W. 5, ‘Arab’ 1. ‘Saucebox’ and ‘Gladys’ sailed off the tie in two lengths of thelake, ‘Sauce- box’ winning both courses. Final heat: Saucebox’ 6 points, ‘Cygnet’ 3, ‘Hannah’ 1. George M.Y.C. (LondonJ—On April 26th, a match was sailed for 2 prizes presented by Mr. B. Stapylton. 3 yachts started at 3-30, in a strong breeze: cutters ‘Daisy’ Mr. ‘Tylee, ‘Circe’ Mr. Allen, ‘May’ Mr. Coles. ‘Daisy’ won first and second heats and ‘Circe’ third. ‘May’ was oversailed, but ‘Daisy’ and ‘Circe’ had storm suits. Result: ‘Daisy,’ winner of 1st prize 18, ‘Circie,’ and prize 14, ‘May’ 5. On the 27th, Mr. Coles’ 2 prizes were sailed for by the four yachts, ‘Ruby,’ Mr. G. Stapylton, Circe,’ Mr. Allen, ‘Marjorie,’ Mr. B. Stapylton, and ‘Daisy,’ Mr. Tylee. There was a strong wind from the west. ‘Marjorie’ won ist prize with 17 points, and ‘Circe’ znd, 14 points, ‘Ruby’ 4, and ‘Daisy’ 2. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN London M.Y.C.—A special match for class A of this club took place on the Round Kensington, on Thursday, June 23rd. Mr. Shine’s cutter, ‘Scotchman’; Pond, Entries :— Mr. Toulmin’s cutter, ‘Lilly’; Mr. Pounset’s cutter, ‘Lapwing’; Mr. P. Herbert’s Bermuda yawl, ‘May,’ and Mr. Harvey’s Bermuda yawl, ‘City Belle.’ All started except ‘May,’ to a good N.E. wind, the yachts being able, close hauled, to fetch up the water in one tack and then ease off sheets for the passage home. ‘City Belle’ commanded scoring from the first, followed by ‘Lapwing’ and ‘Scotchman,’ ‘Lilly’ meeting with many fouls, the match terminating with ‘City Belle,’ 20 points, winner of first prize; ‘ Lapwing,’ 12 points, winner of second; ‘Scotchman’ 10, and ‘Lilly’ 6 points. On July 7th, the Commodore’s prize for B class (10-tons) took place. Entries :—Mr. P. Tatchell’s ‘Titania,’ Bermuda yawl; Mr. E. ‘Tatchell, junr.’s ‘Sylvia,’ Bermuda yawl (sailed by Mr. P. Herbert); Mr. Toulmin’s cutter, ‘ Juliana,’ and Mr. Harvey’s Bermuda yawl, ‘Puzzle.’ The slight wind that was blowing was from the S.W., allowing full sail to be carried, which ‘ Titania’ and ‘Sylvia’ had to perfection, ‘Juliana’ with jack-yard topsail, whilst ‘Puzzle’ must have left her’s at home, as she was much under-canvassed. ‘Sylvia’ began scoring first, followed by ‘ Puzzle,’ ‘Titania’ and ‘ Juliana’ fouling after the first hours sailing. ‘Titania’ meeting with clear passages began to score, whilst ‘Puzzle’ fell off, the wind falling still less made a match between ‘Sylvia’and ‘Titania.’ At the call of time each yacht had scored 23 points, but in regard to windward points which are reckoned in case ofatie, ‘Titania’ had scored most which gave her the Commodore’s prize; ‘ Sylvia’ taking the club prize. Llandudno M. classes was sailed Y. C.—An on the open race Llandudno for all Bay, on Saturday, July 2nd, for which there were 14 entries. After some very good racing over a course three miles in length, the result was as follows :—‘ Ellen,’ J. Hughes, first; ‘ Nautilus,’ T. AND CANOEIST. 117 some very interesting sailing the ‘ Piggy-ogg’ won, on her first attempt at prize winning. ‘The losers had more or less ill-luck through shifty veins of wind. ‘The scores will show that ‘Blue Bell’ and ‘ Piggy-ogg’ made top scores in the first and second divisions, the two winners sailing for two hours, the others for one. Yacht. Owner. ‘Blue Bell,’ Cooper, ‘Mischief, Burgess, ‘Pearl,’ Gladman, Courses. 12345678 9101112 2ro20112121T Total 15 00 20 2 2 6 I2i111 6 Yecond Division. ‘Violet, Broughton, 121102 7 ‘Primrose,’ Peage, oOooor1r ‘Piggy ogg,’ Pritchard 21222212122 The winner, very well sailed, 2 19 made a first-rate score, which counts 2 to first and 1 to second boat. Clapham M. Y. C. (London. )—On Jubilee day, some of our members preferred the fresh breezes of Kensington Gardens to standing for hours to view the Jubilee procession, and our worthy Commodore having offered a new boat to be sailed for on that day by any boat in the club, the following boats came to the line:—‘Vera,’ Mr. Jordan ; ‘Hilda,’ Mr. Hugo; ‘Thistle,’ Mr. G. Ramplen ; ‘Boadicea,’ Mr. Layton; ‘Star, Mr. Jones. After some good racing, in which the ‘ Boadicea’ 5-tons did exceedig well, the other boats being 1ro-tons with the exception of ‘Star’ 7-tons, the score stood as follows:—‘ Vera,’ 11; ‘ Hilda,’ 9; ‘Thistle,’ 8; ‘ Boadicea,’ 7 ; ‘Star,’ 3. Since that time we have got through a lot of practice sailing which no doubt will be turned to good account in future matches. Kingston ( Hull) M. Y.C.—With a continuance of good breezes the Saturday afternoon matches have been carried on without a single postponement and very little whistling. Members off to the sea-side and other holiday resorts have thinned the attendance somewhat, and a flying visit from our staunch friend and supporter Mr. Topp, of Leeds, was marked by a poor muster in com- first; ‘Alberta,’ E. Roberts, second; and ‘Dolphin,’ parison to what there used to be in the days when every member thought he could sail a model. It has to be a good model and well sailed, to have a look in with the champions who make a regular thing of the Saturday matches, and many who have crowed loud in their day have no voice now to boast of their prowess. The record since last published stands thus:~-June 25th, 50-in. class, G. Smith; 44in., G. Cross; 39in., W. H. Roberts ; R. J. Williams, third. 34in., W. Bruce; 1o-ton, J. G. Storey. Parry, second; ‘Vixen,’ W. Jones, third. — On Jubilee day, three of this club proceeded to Menai Bridge, to compete against the Anglesea M. Y. C. in an open race; the result proved.to be a very’ satisfactory one for the Llandudno boats, having secured the first and they second prizes and also the third place. ‘There were 12 entries for the race, and the result was ‘Ina,’ S. Melsom, Serpentine M. Y. C. (London). — The club sailed the first of a monthly series of ro-ton races for a three guinea prize, presented by Mr. Watts. Six boats started for a two hours’ match. After July 2nd, 5oin., G. Cross; 44in., G. Cross ; 3gin., W. Bruce; 34in., A. Carr; 10-ton, A. Curtis. July oth, soin,, G. Smith; 44in., W. Bruce; 39in., W. Andrews ; 34in., A. Carr; ro-ton, W. Bruce. July 16th, 5oin., J. Squires; 39in., W. Andrews; 34in., J. 118 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN Field; 1o-ton, A. Carr. There will be the usual Grand Regatta for all classes, on Bank Holiday, in August, when the Sheriff’s prize and others will be sailed for. About half-a-dozen new members have joined during the past month, and a good day is being looked forward to. The weeds have given a great deal of trouble and have been a source of considerable expense, many tons having been got out by scythe cutting but more by hand rakes. Victoria M.Y.C. (Victoria Park, London)—On Tuesday, rath July, the club sailed a 3ft. gin. over-all match for a silver cup. There were seven entries, breeze from S.W. fresh and then moderate. First heat won by ‘Turk,’ which went away with the lead and won easily; ‘Glance,’ znd; ‘ Mahdi,’ 3rd ; ‘Sprite,’ 4th. Second heat, ‘Agnes’ leading, but in a squall came too and ‘Minetta’ led, but ‘Agnes’ got down first. Second board to wind, ‘Ernest’ passed close astern of ‘Agnes’ and took second place; at half distance ‘Ernest’ and ‘Minetta’ level, and ‘Agnes’ coming up, ‘Ernest’ and ‘ Minetta’ fouling ‘Agnes’ won by 30 yards, ‘Minetta’ second. First losers’ heat, ‘ Minetta’ had the start but ‘Mahdi’ soon tock the lead, but getting on South shore, ‘Minetta’ to leeward in the breeze got down first. Going to wind ‘Ernest’ began closing on ‘ Minetta’ and finally weathered her close home, but getting out of wind ‘Minetta’ won, ‘Mahdi’ being only two lengths astern and fouling ‘Ernest’ on the line. Second class, ‘Glance’ leading on the run, held her position to windward to half way back, when ‘Sprite’ fouled, but got the worst of it for ‘Glance’ gained a board, but ‘ Sprite’ came again spurting in the light air and won by a few feet. Final, ‘ Minetta’ had a good start which she maintained and won the silver cup. ‘Sprite’ was passed by ‘Turk’ and down second, but run into by ‘Sprite’ while on the shore and gear damaged, while ‘Minetta’ and ‘Agnes’ got away and had the match to themselves, ‘Agnes’ closing on ‘Minetta.’ ‘Turk’ which was again fouled by ‘Sprite’ close to shore, was third and well up at the finish. AND CANOEIST. uniformity of measurement has been a great work for model yachting : don’t let us destroy the fabric that has i cen built up with so much labour without the most serious consideration. If it is merely contemplated that some of the advanced clubs should try the length and sail area rule in -pecial classes, well and good, there can be no objection to such a course, but if it is advocated that a great change should be made the same as in yachting, I think we may pause before we begin an operation that is not by any means certain to succeed. So far as the ‘1730° rule is concerned for yachts it was a bad friend, as it promoted an extreme type, but for for anything we know the length and sail area rule may yet turn out as bad. ‘T.’ quotes the success of the 7histle, which indeed is wonderful, but yet not conciusive. Could not the 7#ést/e have been built under the ‘1730’ rule to beat the /vex, and of the same dimensions as at present? Moreover than this, is the ZAzss/e (if to be quot: d in favor of the new rule, for speed) the type of boat that it was desired to foster «r create by the change? With her immense spars and sail spread and the strength necessary to carry them, is she not an advance in the way of expense on the narrower boats? Ido not say that the 7Zds¢/e is the type that will be luilt under the new rule, as no doubt her special mission has held the first place with her designer, but if she is not the coming type what are the alternatives ?—shall we say, more length and less sail, thus getting back to /rex’s proportions of beam te length, or shall we, perhaps with some dread, say a 7#isfZe’s beam to length with less sail and less body to carry it? Then again, this only touches the larger class of yachts. Much can be accomplished in the smaller classes in the way of extremes, that cannot be looked at in the larger craft. I think common sense, or perhaps absolute necessity, will some day step in and dr.w the line of a different classification for the large and small yachts. But to leave the yachts and come back to the models. The difficulty of getting out a new rule, ascertaining the sail area and framing the classes, will in the case of large clubs be no mean obstacie. It will mean a lot of work, the satisfactory performance of which it is often very difficult to get per- formed, and my Jast and final objection to abolishing old ‘1730’ is perhaps the most potent, that 1’s, that this rule has not by any means proved an enemy to the models as it has to the yachts. Self-steering is the very essence of success in models, and without a reasonable proportion of beam, I believe I am right i» saying this cannot be accomplished satisfactorily. Where are the extreme models of the ‘1730’ rule? from what reports I can gather most of them have fallen victims to the axe or are rotting away in the garret, and their places have been taken by models of healthy proportions. After carefully weighing up the fros. and cons. of this suggestion of ‘T,.’ I believe that a L. x S.A. rule would not alter oar models much, but cause a lot of confusion ani trouble, if pressed forward as the best measurement for all the clubs to adopt. In conclusion, I must say EF admire the fair and admirable way ‘T.’ has stated his case, and I hope that this correspondence will Jead to some gentleman in Correspondertce, 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 EpITorR, MEASUREMENT. Sir,—I very much doubt the wisdom of the course recommended by ‘T.’ in your July number, for several reasons. In the first place, a change at present, with club after club being formed and many of these out ofa good deal of the ‘‘raw material” soto speak, would be rather confusing to many. The unanimity in adopting the ‘1730’ rule, through your instrumentality, by all the clubs, is wonderful and fortunate, and as yet, when considering the great body of model-yachtsmen, only just accomplished. Securing the every club sending you word of what dimensions are their most successful boats, and what is their opinion concerning a change of measurement. Yours, ‘‘ 1730,” SIR—Will some correspondent be so kind as to tell us what are the objections to the classification of model yachts by weight? A method se simple, and having such obvious advantages, ought, I think, to commend itself to the serious consideration of model yachtsmen. Our issue of last month gives us a goodly list of 44 clubs, and I think we can only view it asa very serious obstacle in the way of inter-club competition (a thing so much to be desired) that there are in force amongst these various clubs no less than seven different rules of measurement. This state of things is the more to be regretted when we consider that it is perfectly needless. The term tonnage is suggestive of weight, and weight means displacement ; and elaborate rules for estimating the tonnage THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. of larger yachts a:are necessary only becase it is not practicable to arrive at the result by any direct method. But this impracticability does not exist in the case of model yachts, and I would say—Why perplex ourselves with elaborate rules, when by simple placing the model in the scales we can at once, and with perfect accuracy arrive at its actual displacement, which seems to me to be the natural and obvious measure of the size of a yacht. We do not in horse racing take the jockey and add his length to his breadth, square him, multiply him by his breadth, and divide him by ‘1730.’ Such a proceeding would be considered ridiculous, for the obvious reason that we are able to weigh him in the scales and arrive at once at his exact weight. The various rules of the yacht clubs do not give the real displacement of a yacht, but only an approximation thereto ; and none of them have been considered satisfactory. The ‘1730’ r le was thought by many only so lately as last year to be the rule of the future, and your correspondent ‘* T.” in our last issue speaks of it as being ‘‘the now, happily defunct method of measurement.” I trust myself that he describes it correctly, but J by no means share his d light in being broughi face to face with the sail-area rule. Of one thing we may be quite sure that it will not be the /as¢ change. Some new method is sure to be invented to the disgust of those who like myself wonld like to see the adoption of some simple rule as the standard for inter-club competition, Perhaps Mr, B.ddle will kindly give us his opinion on this point. Yours faithfully, particulars of the system of handica; ping pursued at Man- :— have details of the scale of time allowance used by the M.M.Y.C. for handicapping boats. I have much pleasure in sending you acopy herewith. The table is arranged for a course 175 yards, (the length of our pond), anc the basis is that a 2§]b. boat can run the length in 200 seconds, the others being proportioned to the sth roots of their weight- ela “3 6 a EXPLANATION, The difference between the time recommending this book, for he will be a clever man whose experience is so wide and abilities so transcendant that he cannot learn something from its pages. It does not profess to be an advanced book, ‘but yet extends its tutelage beyond the simple page for the beginner, and provides practical directions that will be useful to men well up in yachting, model yachting or canoeing.—It is a first-rate amateurs’ manual. The contents embrace the designing, making and sailing of model yachts; the construction of small yachts, sailing boats, ancl canoes, with the necessary diagrams to illustrate the text, also, 9 illustrations, and plans and de- signs of small yachts, model yachts and canoes. CANOEING. BRITISH CANOE CLUBS.* ROYAL C.0.—T. G. F. Winser, See., 72, Mark Lane, London MERSEY C.C.—T. H. Bartly, Mate, 17, Sweeting-st., Liverpool. CLYDE C.C.—H., K. Broomhead, See., 2.5, Broomhead-st., Glasgow. WEAR C€.C.—Geo. W. Clark, Sec., 40 Vietor-st., Monkwearmouth. ROVERS C.C.—E. 8. Cook, Capt., Curator, Council House, TYNE ©.0.—W., Atkin, Com., 64, Marrian- ste, Gateshead. % In permanently placing this List in the M.Y. & C., we do so with a view of facilitating communication between Canoemen and we trust to be fully posted in new Clubs, and in correct details regarding the above List. Mr. Grassam, on receipt of a stamped directed wrapper, EDITORIAL NOTES ANDCOMMENTS. THE author of “ Boating on New English Rivers” a very pleasant and refreshing work to read, is kind enough to send the following regarding the last book on canoeing issued in England, and which ‘ *€ 28, School Street, Boston, Mass., U.S.A. 209 =The 61b. boat should therefore receive 200 55 seconds start from a 2olb. boat, &c. however thickly populated and well civilized a country may be, one has only to get into a canve or boat and a cruise on almost any river or water will take him pretty well away from the haunts of men 3 and that is I think one of the chicf Thus:—a 6lb. boat = 264 and 20 Ib. boat = 209 15 222 20 25 35 187 258 193 40 182 178 pa ie 60 168 65 165 163 161 80 85 159 157 95 100 153 15! go Hicks ; no hesitation in THe Epiror, 7he Canoeist. DEAR Sir—I have read your os ae et to the records of summer cruising with a great deal of pleasure, and while mi 240 70 75 Stansfield received. 8 B. 45 C. way: opposite each boat’s weight equals the go by was under discussion in our lastin a less pleasant 264 7 Canoes, will post a specimen a of band éamant wit order form.—Ed. 9, Albert Square, Manchester. Jime for and Sampson, Law & Co,, Lond n,—We have Dear 51x,—Mr, Robshaw informs me that you wish to Weight Boats Birmingham. HUMBER YAWL & C.C.—G. F. Holines, Capt., Hornsea. Huil. HW. FP. INGRAM AND OTHER ENQUIRERS. — Mr. Corbett, of the Manchester club, has kindly supplied full chester, viz REVIEW. Yachts, FREE A COUNTRY PARSON. rg 155 120 150 I 40 200 132 seconds start given or a 55 To use this table for handicapping (1730 rule), 6 lb, boat … 2 tons, 9 7 763, 3 Sd 15 39 55 to enjoyments to those of us who are couped up in cities in such crowds, I shall recommend your book to the Grillie Library here, and some day shall hope to be able to send —— by tonnage reading have been struck again and3nat with the fact that, 5 10 $s » That is, 3 1b. to = I ton. ‘ — C. G, B. CorBerr. «=. you an account of some further cruising of my own. Yours very truly, H. P FELLows,’ — O—_ A special correspondent of the Datly Mews, reporting on the Henley Regatta, July 1st, says: ‘that even in boats fashions change. There was atime when Rob Roy canoes were the rage. I have only seen two of them at Henley this year. The Canadian canoes have taken their places, and these excellent developments of the Red Indian birch bark are evidently great favourites with the ladies, who, when they are not themselves paddling, lay down on the floor propped up with cushions August, 1887. The Model-Yachtsman and Canoeist. eer Foot Steering Gear for Canoe, DESIGNED MR. A. BY ee ee L. DORAN Set Scale–I m. to § ft. | ee | August, 1887. The Model-Yachtsman and Canoeist Plans of Model Steamer, DESIGNED MR. J. oe. RY DEMPSEY, Manchester M.Y.C. .9 if 122 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND behind their shoulders, a graceful attitude, but neck, without some support for the head and surely not comfortable.” —_QO— The R.C.C,. Regatta Camp this year increased in interest and numbers very considerably on last year. There were at one time twelve tents pitched on a space of ground not very much larger than a Kensington drawing room, and perambulations in the “tilly night” meant simply locomotion a la spider, but it was a thousand to one on the guy ropes as against the legs of the man who attempted to negotiate them. The tents were pitched in two rows or forming a street which might have been all the pleasanter a street if the very big and utterly unused committee tent had not been planted in an over prominent and somewhat inconvenient position. —QO-—- Certainly it was pleasant to flit from tent to tent and spin a yarn first with one group and then another on ‘Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. —_o— It was somewhat gratifying to find that the same men who were in camp last year turned up again this, but of course with many additions, such as Mr. Futcher, and Mr. Edwards, and many others, It is a clear proof that the thing is popular as far as it goes, and if it only went a little further it might just get that little impetus which would make it still more popular among the members. —_—o— it would be very interesting to describe all the fittings and tents, and all the little nick-nacks which go to make things useful, not to say ornamental, which some of the men carried. Mr. Holmes, of the Humber Yawl and Canoe Club, took second prize for his deck tent and fittings, whilst the first prize for the camping outfit and cruiser fell to our own lot. A good many letters have reached us during the summer as to the best kind of tent, and as to what is and what ts not necessary to take on a cruise. —og— During the winter when men ought to make these sort of things and prepare them ready for the summer; we hope to give a chapter of illustrations and a fairly lenghty article, giving such details of fittings as experience has taught us to be the most essential. -—-O—- The majority of men.we know as canoeists or as cruising canoeists, go on one of two lines, either they have ridiculously simple and comparatively useless appliances, or they are encumbered up with crocks and pots and cumbersome ungainly things that they cannot use with comfort or by any possibility stow securely for bad weather. CANOKIST. One of the prettiest sights to our thinking at the regatta was the start of ten boats for the sailing and paddling race, forming as the canoes did a sort of “review” line from the Surrey to the Middlesex shore. Another striking feature was the pace that Mr. Knight put into last year’s Pear/ which he paddled, in fact, it was a neck and neck race with this boat and the Severn, a lighter craft of course, during the whole round. That Mr, Powell was next to first man in his sixteen feet Mauzilus was not altogether astonishing for three reasons, first his boat was long, secondly she wore a carvel skin, and in the third place the skipper is a man of unusual muscular power. —o— About ten o’clock the morning of the regatta, when the trees were bending and swaying over head, we took a preliminary sail along the course, and coming back we asked the Hull skipper what he thought of it. His reply was, that he had never sailed in anything like it before and hoped he never would again. We next consulted Maufilus, who described it in strong language; that is sufficient. It was a wind that absolutely blew from every point of the compass. One moment the boat was heeling over and showing her keel, and the next moment the sail would come aback, and unless the man sitting on the gunwale was pretty quick he would follow the heroic example of Subrina, who enters in every race that takes place and capsizes at least once in each event, We have not seen it stated as to whether these proceedings on his part have led to many winnings, but it is certain it has led to a frequent change of clothes and not infrequently to borrowing a suit. —_—o0— There is not a cooler prospect in the whole sport than to see this same enthusiast tumble out of his boat, and soon after tumble into a dry suit, to hoist another set of sails and start in half an hour in another race and repeat the operation precisely as before. Yet a frown never crosses his face nor an impatient word his lips; everything 1s taken in that ding-deng manner, I am_ perfectly satisfied kind of way which would be the envy of half the philosophers in creation if they only have, as we have, an opportunity of witnessing it. —_—Q— We have again to congratulate Mr. Stewart, the winner of the challenge cup, on having won several more races in a very plucky manner. The racing mind of R.C.C. is therefore for the nonce lying in intellectual fallow, cogitating of course on probable opportunities, past events, and coming ones too. As we have stated before. we repeat it here, the result will be—changes in the craft as there has already been in the mode of handling and sailing them. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. SUMMER CRUISE OF THE R.C.C., on NORFOLK Broaps, COMMENCING 30TH JULY, AT OULTON,—The following circular has been issued :—Aadway Arrangements :-—Canoes can be conveyed on through trucks from any station in England to the siding at the edge of the Broad at Oulton. The rate per truck (on which four canoes can be stowed) will be about 40/-, and all communications with reference to transport should be addressed to H. Willmott, Esq., Great Eastern Railway, Bishopsgate Station, E.C. ‘Those requiring canoes transported are requested to make early application so as to facilitate arrangements. ‘The trucks will be loaded at Kingston on Tuesday, 26th July.—The Wherry £/sze will accompany the cruise for the 123 Potter Heigham (7 miles), and, if wind fair, to Hickling Staithe (31% miles) Monday, 8th, Hickling to Wroxham Broad (174 miles). Tuesday and Wednesday, 9th and t1oth, Wroxham and neighbouring Broads, and back to Acle. Thurs- day, 11th, Acle to Oulton (28% miles). Friday, r2th, A day in hand for eventualities. Saturday, 13th, Races at Oulton; open to all those taking part in the cruise; programme to be arranged during the cruise, so as to provide as much sport as possible, and induce a large entry. ACROSS THE CHANNEL IN PADDLING CANOE. A Mr. Henderson sends the following :—“‘ I started accommodation of ladies. There are two saloons which will be subdivided by curtains into six compartments for sleeping. ‘The after cabin, 7ft. long, oft. wide and 6ft. high, and fitted with washstand, from the shore at about half-past two, intending to looking-glass, lockers, &c., &c.; fore cabin, chief. On account of the heat I had taken off my coat and also my shoes and socks and had stowed 14ft. long, gft. wide, and 6ft. high; this cabin is used in the day time for a dining saloon, and is fitted with a table duwn the centre, and sitting space for eight or ten, and a piano. The cabins throughout are furnished with blinds, soft cushions, plenty of rugs, and are lighted at night by lamps; they are divided by a gangway leading from the deck. Two men are provided by the owners to look after and sail the wherry ; they will attend to the cooking, cleaning and washing up, and to the wants of the party on board. When sailing, a seat is provided on the fore deck, and a ‘jolly boat’ accompanies. ‘The wherry is provided with all necessary glass, crockery, table linen, knives, forks, spoons, &c., &c., and the men’s cabin is fitted with a good cooking stove. The charge will be £3 3s. each, and share of catering expenses (about £2). Early application for berths should be made to E. B. TREDwEN, Tudor House, Norbiton.—-Canoeists joining the cruise will be expected to bring their own camping gear, but should any desire a wherry or other boat chartered, every effort will be made to meet their requirements, and all communications on this subject are to be addressed to E. B. TREpwEN, Tuder House, Norbiton.-—The course of the cruise must be planned to avail of the tides, and the following is the proposed programme: Saturday, 30th July, Join at Oulton. Visit Lowestoft. Monday, rst August, See the Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club Regatta on Oulton Broad. ‘Tuesday, 2nd, Cruise to Beccles (8 miles), and back to Oulton. Wednesday, 3rd, Oulton to Coldham Hall, on the Yare (18% miles). Visit Norwich. Thursday, 4th, Coldham Hall down the Yare, across Breydon Water to Yarmouth (18 miles), and up the Bure to Acle (12 miles). There is a good tide to assist. Friday, 5th, To Filby, Ormsby, and Rollesby Broads. Saturday, 6th, Leave Acle at noon, to go for an ordinary padde in the bay. The only thing in the way of ship’s stores that my little vessel contained was a rather dirty pocket-handker- them away behind the backboard, which I had reason to regret later on. Jor half-an-hour I paddled about the bay and examined the yachts. Over the calm expanse of water glittered the cliffs of France, and suddenly, the idea of paddling over formed itself into my mind. It was of no use going back to. tell the people I was going, for they would not have let me gone. So I started. With a favourable tide I went along at a good pace, but at first my course was rather too much to the west of Calais. The hot sun glittered on the water and made paddling hot work. About 9 miles out the Calais boat to Dover passed me, further on I steered for a brown bird that appeared to be asleep on the surface of the water. On my approach he looked at me lazily and did not seem the least inclined to stir, I hit at him with the paddle, and he dived and came up about ro yards behind me. Like Huckleberry Flinn “he could have stayed if he liked, but he did’nt.” After another hour’s exceedingly monotonous work an empty steam packet from Dover passed me going over to Calais to act as a special next day. These boats showed me that I was steering at least two points too much to the westward. So I paddled on till the tide turned against me, and the rest of the trip was real hard work. ‘The English coast began to grow indistinct, and as the sun set was enveloped in a dark haze. Down sank the sun into the sea astern. Down sank my spirits as darkness came on. To keep them up, I tried singing but I was too hoarse and thirsty to keep it up. Whistling sounded mournful and also reminded me of the whistling breezes. I did’nt pine for a breeze just then. Just as twilight became dim out shone Calais lighthouse closely followed by Cape Grisnez. Far away astern over my shoulder I could see the North and South 124 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. Foreland lights. Faintly from the French coast came the sound of a railway whistle, and that was and after a good solid supper I turned in. the first sound I heard from the shore. home directly J arrived. A boat bound for Dover passed me within to yards, when I was actually inside Calais Harbour. ‘That boat might have In spite of the exertion of paddling, I now began to feel exceedingly chilly, probably one of the consequences of an empty stomach. My shoes, socks, and coat were all behind the backboard, and I only had on a thin pair of cricketing trowsers and a shirt. How to get these things from behind the backboard and then put them on without upsetting the canoe, was now pleasant problem to be solved: the un- Remember one hand must always be holding the paddle. If I put it on the arched deck of the canoe the swell would roll it off into the sea, and there was no room in the well. With some difficulty the things were got from behind the backboard, and the coat was soon put on and buttoned, but when it came to getting my legs out of the well and putting on my shoes and socks I very nearly came to grief. In good spirits at having safely surmounted these difficulties I went at it again, although feeling very tired in the arms. About an hour passed, when, suddenly behind heard a sound that I knew only too paddle-steamer. Nothing but mist astern. the Foreland lights were hidden. me, well. I A Even ‘lhe best plan seemed to lie to and watch for the steamer’s lights, so as to be able to get out of the way quickly. It was an anxious time. Nearer came the sound, but still no lights. “All of a sudden I saw them both, green and red, so that I knew that I was right in the way. Then I headed due west, and put on full steam, and was soon out of it. There was not much time to spare, but it ended well, the boat passing about twenty yards away. Several men on board told me next morning that they saw me quite distinctly. Nothing worthy of note occurred during the rest of the trip. Having the impression that another steamer started from Calais about 1-30 I kept in shallow water along the western sands, and crept along the shore instead of striking at once for the harbour entrance, which is marked by green and red lamps. As I was entering the harbour, out came the expected steamer, nearly upsetting my frail craft with its Now several people have blamed me for not telegraphing brought the news in an hour and a half. It seemed impossible that they never saw me. On the other hand, to telegraph was a long business, probably involving some hours’ search for the telegraph office. On taking a walk next morning some of the French fishermen accosted me who had heard of my arrival. As they spoke no English and I no French, they did not gain much information. we didn’t Still, we all had a good talk—only understand one another. This was repeated several times during the day, and became a nuisance. At one o’clock I started for Dover, and went back considerably quicker than I came. Everybody had imagined I was dead; and next day when I met the Coroner he frowned at me gloomily, indignant that he had been cheated out of his prey. So ends the trip; but I cannot close without giving my most hearty thanks to all who were so kind to me on the other side of the water, more especially to Captain Paine, and to those in Dover who took so much trouble in trying to find my whereabouts. All’s well that ends well, but to those intending to make a similar voyage allow me to repeat Mr. Punch’s advice to those about to marry, “Don’t.”—Thanks for your letter, I found ition my table when I returned from my canoe trip across the channel. Thus it almost seemed to me as it the first greeting on my return came from a fellow paddler. Like Lord Byron I have awakened one day to find myself famous. at Dover point me out as “the People canoeist,” the canoeist, not @ canocist, and this time last year I had never entered a canoe. Two days after your letter this year’s numbers of Zhe Afodel- Yachtsman and Canoetst arrived. ‘The Canoetst is first-rate and I intend to take it in for the future. H. B. Henperson, STRONG ARMS F. STRONG WINDS, AN EASTER CRUISE. THE skipper has asked me to log the cruise ; wake. Ata few minutes to two in the morning I paddled alongside the steam-packet Aad of Kent. ‘This vessel had passed me at six not because I am anything of a hand at logs and o’clock, and the men were all on deck expecting share of work which every able bodied member of a ship’s company owes to his comrades as a whole. You see, apart from the actual work at my arrival. The lateness, or rather earliness, of the hour, and my ignorance of the locality made it impossible for me to look for quarters in the town, so I hailed them on board and asked if they could take me for the rest of the night. Being heartily welcomed, in two minutes more I was on board, having been eleven hours making the passage and twelve hours without food or drink. Captain Paine received me with great kindness ; the like, but because, I suppose, he considers it is time I made myself useful and contributed that the sculls I have had rather an easy time of it both in the tent and afloat, having had no particular duties to attend to, and bringing no particular energy to bear for the common weal, beyond a rapacious and marvellously well sustained appetite, which, after all, some people may consider energy misdirected. None of the responsibilities and THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN cares of the skipper who planned and personally conducted the cruise besides presiding over the kitchen department, fell to my lot,—I had not been entrusted with the sketch book and the care of the after hatch and mizzen sail of the ‘Severn’ as the Junr. had, neither did I promote the success and glory of the cruise and wreath around my classic brows a coronet of eternal fame, as Beauchamp did, by bringing along a pair of enormous black rubber fishing boots—a constant terror to naughty little loafing boys who regarded them when untenanted by the owner’s symmetrical limbs, as an improved and duplex edition of the black hole of Calcutta; gaunt and ugly they were indeed, but beyond all things useful when the boats stranded on shallows or fast on a mud-bank, it became necessary for one of the crew to step into the stream and clear away. But with grief I confess to doing none of these things, wherefore lest my sphere of usefulness be recorded by an everlasting blank, I hasten to obey our skipper’s behest and present to our aquatic brothers the brief unassuming log of our Easter cruise. Three years ago Beauchamp and I paddled from a point near the source of the Ouse to Bedford, and as we derived much pleasure from following the youthful wanderings of that fine river it was with pleasure that we accepted the Skipper of the Severn’s invitation this Easter to continue our interrupted cruise eastward from Bedford towards the sea, in company with him and his son. True, we had no canoes, one being disabled and the other journeying northwards sold, to dwell among strangers, but we resolved to hire a boat instead and for once ina way take turns at the sculls, an exercise, to which our arms had been long unaccustomed. Accordingly on the Thursday afternoon preceding Good Friday, we arrived at Bedford with our light baggage and conveyed the same to Cheatham’s landing stage, pending the arrival of the skipper, with the tent and camping outfit. Wending our way to the Midland station, we proceeded to the platform, where we beheld carefully enveloped in acanvas covering a most elegant craft which we had no difficulty in recognising as the Skipper’s latest masterpiece in the art of canoe designing. We had hardly time to cross the bridge when the London train dashed in, depositing a medley crowd of holiday folks, in a varied assortment of head gear, conspicuous among which were two caps, bearing the distinguished device of the Royal Canoe Club, surmounting the cheerful countenances of our friend the Skipper, and the W.C.C. that of his son. A short warm greeting and all hands were at work undraping the canoe, adjusting the wheels, admiring and commenting the while, when, some- thing like order being attained, away we swept to the river, the canoe on her wheels. [To be continued.} AND CANOEIST. 125 THE RIVER SEVERN. The following notes were recently prepared for a member of the R.C.C., and are inserted here pro bono publico. “A canoe has been taken as high as Montgomery, but as it returned with the bottom planks smashed in, I guess it is rather rough up there. You will have a slight difficulty in a few weirs above Shrewsbury, and you will certainly have some rapids in the upper Viernew. Personally, I should prefer starting in the upper Severn from Newtown or Welshpool. At the latter place, at one time, the river was navigable for barges. This I think makes your course clear. Regarding rocks in the Severn, there are none. You will come upon some shallows and gravel beds even at Shrewsbury itself, but all you have to do is what I and others have done, just to jump out and ease her off, and away you go again. For this purpose I always went eruising on the Severn and the Wye with bare legs and feet, as most men do. A few miles below Shrewsbury you begin to encounter wire rope obstructions. These are suspended at four feet above the river from side to side and by their aid the ferrymen swing their craft across. If you have sails up you must put about, at wait till they lower them; if you have no sails up you can shoot under them. The river Severn is a little rough at Ironbridge, but by keeping near the right bank where you will find the water looks deepest, you will have no difficulty. Afterwards you will scareely, if there is fair water coming down as there is sure to be, have the slightest difficulty. Then you reach Stour- port where the locks begin and the Severn is as navigable as the Thames. At Tewkesbury I would recommend you to call on Mr. Bathurst, boat and canoe builder, and use my name. He has just built one or two cruisers and will be building another tomy plans. When you are there he will show you some nice craft. Be sure and see the abbey at Tewkesbury, it will take an hour. It is eleven miles to Gloucester from Tewkesbury and some pretty scenery in places. The canal you speak of up to Hereford is nO more, so you must go by train. I took my heavy cruising Severn up to Hay, thirty miles above Hereford, and I am glad I did, though I had some rough work, and some rapids, and enjoyed it all immensely. There is a nasty waterfall (close to left bank, don’t take middle) but shootable half way to Hereford from Hay. There is some very pretty scenery between Hay and Hereford. You will find numerous shallows, at some of which you will have to get out, but if the after-man lightens the boat, then she will float. These shallows continue down the whole length of the river to Chepstow. We had some 126 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN wild ‘shooting’ even below Tintern but there is plenty of water as a rule for a canoe, except at these little bars, which I rather enjoyed than otherwise. [Note, tide reaches three miles above Tintern: of course see this by moonlight, if moon is on hand!} As to the width of the Severn, it is a narrow river right down to Gloucester and for many miles below it. If you think of cruising from Chepstow to the English coast in a Canadian birch bark, I should say be eareful as it is rather troublesome water, and you must take it on the flood if you attempt it, (two canoeists drowned there: fact). Had I gone across in a Canadian I should have gone to the bottom when I crossed it, but in a decked cruiser we had a delightful passage to Sharpness, but heaps of water on deck. Then we entered the Birkey canal up to Gloucester and thence on to Tewkesbury. All the statements made in this letter are the result of my having cruised over the waters mentioned. You ask about hotels. I cannot. give you many particulars on this head as I never looked out for them, or used them then, or at any other time in cruising, but you will find plenty in every town you come to, and occasionally at a village. Tf I can answer further questions do not hesitate to consult me. Yours very truly, T. H. Honpine. NOTES FROM THE WEAR C. C.,, SUNDERLAND. Dear Commodore,—I have just arrived home from a fortnight’s cruise. We, that is Todd, Crute and I, have been at Alnmouth, up the Northumberland coast. We have had a good time, splendid weather, &c. We came overland to Durham, and down river home, there was very little water in the Wear and we got our canoes knocked up fearfully. Mine had 3 holes knocked through, onein the fore compartment half sq. in. area, one fore end of well 1 sq. in. area, and one just below waterline 7 sq. in. area. By sitting on deck and bailing with a zash basin J] was enabled to keep her afloat until we landed at Low Biddich, where our last camp was held, and in the morning I repaired her and got home all right. Had she not had three bulkheads in she would havefoundered as I had a heavy load of camp stores on board. I raced most of the sailing craft at Alnmouth and beat them all except one: she was 2oft. long, 4ft. 6in. beam, and had 28 stone of iron keel on. I could only beat her when running free, but she was too much for me close-hauled.—ZEPHvR, MODEL STEAMER. (See “lestration.) AND CANOEIST. yacht now building also by him. Dimensions of engines:—tIin. borex 1}4in. stroke, right and left hand; propeller §%in. dia, 3 llades, 400 revolutions per minute. Boiler:—Diameter 8in., length 12in., 2 flues, each 2%in. dia., with a fire-box surface of 4’%in. long, 3 return tubes, 3¢in. dia., which will carry 2 funnels. Hull :—Length over all 7ft., Iw.l. 6ft. 6in., beam riin., depth to deck 9 in. I have seen part of the finished work, and without doubt, it is first-class. Yours etc., H. RopsHaw. FOOT-STEERING GEAR FOR CANOES. (See Lilustrations. ) THE Epiror, 7#e Canoeist. Dear Sin.—I beg to submit the following queries :— 1.—Do nickel-plated fittings stand the corrosive action of sea water well? 2.—Are such fittings (blocks and mast jaws, &c.,) to be obtained from any English dealer? I noticed a passage in ‘Zephyr’s’ letter referring to a con- templated plan for foot-steering gear to be adjustable for all positions ; 1f he succeeds in accomplishing this without too much complication, another desideratum will be scored, and the best thanks of canoeists should be his. My own experience has been with lines from rudder led through airtight compartments (in tubes) and thence to sliding yokes, this arrangement allows change of length but is very inconvenient on account of the lines being inside the hull. The only pcssible idea that we have hit upon is to place the foot-yoke at sitting distance, and to obtain additional space for reclining by moving the after hatch backwards or unshipping it for the time, tis, of course, could not be done if in cruising trim, and we may also add, that the usual position of the provision case in most craft would prevent much forward movement of the yoke. I enclose sketch of proposed gear, and with apologies for a somewhat theoretical screed, remain Yours sincerely, A. L. DORAN. [1.—Yes, they stand it well, unless the plating is unevenly done, then they rust. All boat-fittings should be brass or gun-metal. 2.—No, such fittings are not procurable in England, as stock articles, Turk, of Kingston, or Bathurst, of Tewkesbury, will make any of them.—ED.] M.Y.C. REGISTER Omitted for want of space. Corrections and Additions to the List in July number are: Liandndns: &. Melsom, Postmaster, Station—Llandudno Bay. Jarrow-on-Tyne: A. Fk. Long, 185, Albert Road. Seuthport: Tonnage—Y¥.l.A. W.W. Nightingale, The Glaciarium, Lord St. Yachting Ate. THE great Jubilee match round the British Isles, for the noble prize of 1000 guineas, resulted in the procession that was predicted by the AFzeld. The full fledged racers, Genesta and Sleuthound taking the lead at the start, and maintaining it throughout, and theaccompanying steamer Vorham Castle, with its company of trippers, having a very enjoyable time of it as regards the weather, but in relation to the yachts it was a case of hunting phantoms. ‘The best 24 hours’ run of Genesta was 202 knots and that of Sleuthound 200. Heaton Norris, Feb. 7th, 1887. THe Epiror, 7he Medel- Yachtsman. Dear $1R,—Herewith I beg to hand you drawing of Marine Screw Engines designed and built by Mr. J. 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