The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 4, Issue 9 – September 1887

THE Alodel- Wachtsman / AND CA NOHIS’T. 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; &e. en Vol. [V.—No. 9. SEPTEMBER, 1887. All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed “Tur Epiror of The Model- Vachtsman, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” ; CANOEING Communications must be addressed “ “Tre Epivor of 7he Canoezst. 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 Publishers, on the following terms :— Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or America…… paid in advance…… 2/6 per annum 4d. or td. stamps may be sent in payment. N.B.—In sending for single copies, 214d. in stamps must Price 2d., Post-free 2%ad. 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(diterial Uotes. watchers, and where plenty of water has been maintained in the ponds from public supplies, there has never Leen sucha glorious time for model yachting, for this fine weather we believe has been greatly maintained ly the prevalence of good breezes. As for yachting itself, the weather has been simply unparalleled, and ’tis but the lack of the proper spirit that has in many places diseounted what might have been the brightest yachting year Jubilee prizes have done something towards creating an increased public interest in the performance of our yachts, but as the well-known racers of past years such as frex and Genesta have had no new opponents of the first class, the procession has fallen into the same order as before, and 7%esfle is the only object of speculation. —_o— THE spirit of model yachting has not shone forth in the manner we hoped during the year, and interclub matches have been of infrequent occurrence. No doubt the one held at Southport, reported in our last issue, was highly successful, but still we should have liked to have seen a greater variety of contestants, and more districtsrepresented. Southport made its mark in carrying off the first honors in both 20 and to-ton classes, and Manchester came to the front in the race for steamers. Well done, Southport and Manchester! —_9—_ To make these inter-club matches more interesting and representative of different districts, we should advise that when possible the fixturesshould be decided on in good time, and made known early to all the clubs, and that all the clubs should make a point of having a representative at the matches. Let us all look to it another year. ——O— THE Hon. Sec. of the Corinthian Model Yacht Club wishes us to correct a mistake in our report of club doings last month. Owing to the inadvertence of using only the initial letter C in sending the information the report appeared as from the Clapham Club instead of the Corinthian, THE CHALLENGE TROPHY We: shall feel obliged if those who sent subscriptions to this object will apply for them, as every time the bank-book, which contains the account of the little fund comes before our eyes, 1t reminds us of afailure. We don’t like failures, they rub against our grain, so please let us have this evidence removed. HE long spell of dry weather has beaten the record of the last 40 years, say the weather that could have been wished for. CANOEIST. Weare —o- MODEL SAILING. SEVERAL correspondents have stated their surprise that although their boats show bursts of speed from time to time, yet they find them unable to hold their own when it comes to trying to accomplish a long course in racing, and we are often asked for a reason for this particular failure. Model-yachtsmen must first take the lesson to heart, that an indifferent mode! well sailed will prove superior to a good model badly sailed or out of trim. As a model depends for continued speed on several factors, it is necessary to take care that no essential point is lost sight of. The first point to be observed is the question of ballast. When a model is heeled over the wind exerts considerable pressure on the sails, which acts in a downward direction, equal to so much extra weight being placed on the hull; therefore, if a model seems very dead, perhaps a little less ballast would make a great difference. Next, the fore-and-aft trim is important, the forward pressure of the wind is acting on a long lever inthe shape of fhe mast, and pressing the head down, consequently if your vessel seems tobore at all, a little less lead forward would perhaps much improve her speed. Quite as important 1s the balance of sail fore-and-aft. A model may be noticed when set off to make a brilliant spurt until she comes round close on the wind, and then to go but slowly : this is a sure sign that owing to too much sail abaft she is brought so close that the wind merely shaves the sails, just blowing them out, but putting no weight into them to force the ship along. More head sail should then be tried; another 2 inches outboard of jib often makes a wonderful change. In the case of narrow models with a tendency to run off, the head sail must of necessity be kept on the small side, and a weighted rudder used to keep the yacht from coming up in the wind, and it has sometimes proved a corrective of the fault of running off, to place the mast well off, to provide a decided luffing tendency in the sail-plan, and use the weighted Weighted rudders act rudder to counteract it. more reliably with a broad blade and moderate weight than with more weight and narrow blade. THE Few models are got into MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. perfect trim without trouble, experiment and alteration. Every boat should be closely watched, and if all the sails do not pull well and keep full, the sails or hull should be altered until they do. This is the only way to get the best result. later than the 2oth of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue, Corinthian M. Y. C.—The report in medal (2nd prize)—both P.G. models. ‘Janet,’ another Port Glasgow model, was well in Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ov/y, and forwarded to the EpiTor not where we received a most hearty welcome. The outcome of our day’s proceedings was that ‘Southern Cross’ 20-tons, Mr. A. Rankin, won the beautiful silver cup (1st prize) and ‘Quickstep’ 20, silver Doings of the Chis, 131 with three 20-ton models embarked at 7 a.m. With light fair wind we soon airived at Dumbarton, August issue which appeared under the head of the Clap- ham M.Y.C. should have been under the head of Corinthian M.Y.C. London M. Y.C.—WDuring the month (Aug.) one ordinary club and two special matches have taken place in connection with this club, at the Round Pond, Kensington. The first special, the A ciass, for third prize when she was fouled. upwards of 38 ‘There were yachts from all quarters entered. After the races were over the several members and friends adjourned for refreshment, lowed by several speeches, etc. which was fol- We arrived safely home, with our club flag (rampant lion ona yellow ground) flying at the mast-head. This day will be long remembered by all who took part in the Dumbarton Inter-Club Match.—On the 3oth July, a race was run on our pond for a beautiful silver salver, presented by Joseph Russell, Esq., ship builder. Three yachts started and finished : ‘May’ to, A. Paton, 1st; * Lula’ ro, J. Clark, 2nd; ‘ Wild Wave’ to, D. Kirk, 3rd.—On 23rd July, a race was run for a set of gold studs and a small silver medal. Four yachts started. Result: ‘ Lady of with four entries, was won by Mr. D, Herbert’s ‘May,’ 24 points against Mr. E. Tatcheli’s ‘Ariel,’ – 22 points, the rest nowhere. In the ordinary B class match Mr, E. Tatchell’s ‘Sylvia,’ did not give the other two models a look in, winning by 21 the Lake, 48, D. Cameron, gold studs (1st prize), points against 14 of ‘Curlew’ and 5 of ‘Beatrice.’ The last special B class, 7 yachts entered, viz: Mr. E. ‘Yatchell’s ‘Sylvia,’ Mr. P. Tatchell’s sailed a 10-ton match on July 24th, fora £3 prize ‘Titania,’ Mr. W. Greenhill’s ‘Neptune,’ Mr. Toulman’s ‘Juliana,’ Mr. P. Toulman’s ‘Lily,’ Mr. Harvey’s ‘Puzzie,’ Mr. Pounsett’s ‘Beatrice.’ The match was sailed in two divisions, ‘Silvia,’ Titania,’ ‘Puzzle,’ and ‘Beatrice’ being in the first division, ‘Neptune,’ ‘Juliana,’ and ‘Lily’ in the second division. After sailing for two hours to an E. wind of fair strength, allowing all sail to be carried, ‘Titania’ and ‘Sylvia’ scored most in the first division, and ‘Juliana and ‘Lily’ in the second division. The four yachts in sailing for one hour for first and second prizes resulted in ‘Titania’ scoring another victory, followed by ‘Sylvia’ for second honours. * Quickstep ’ 20, medal (2nd prize). Serpentine M. Y. C. (London).— This presented by Mr. Watts. ‘Violet’ Mr. Teage, ‘Pearl’ Mr. Gladman, ‘ Keepsake’ Mr. Cooper, and ‘ Piggy-og’ Mr. Pritchard, sailed for two hours, ‘ Keepsake ‘ and ‘ Piggy-og’ forged to the front and held first and second places throughout the match. ‘ Keepsake,’ well handled, finished the race with 13 points, ‘ Piggy-og’ with ro points.—On August 6th the members of the club presented the hon. secretary, Mr. H. Lear, with a handsome piece of plate, in appreciation of past services rendered to the club.—August 19th brought ‘Wasp’ and ‘Vampire’ together for a two hours’ match. ‘Wasp,’ 3ft. x r1in., Mr. Giles Hale, beat handsomely the hon. sec.’s ‘ Vampire’ 3ft. 91gin, x 8%in. in a reaching wind, fresh at the start but dying away in the last half-hour to almost a dead calm. Port Glasgow M. Y.C.—Onr annual regatta took place on the 15th July, with the following results : ist class, four yachts started, ‘Gipsy’ 6o tons, J. Cameron, 1st; ‘Nymph o’ the Glen’ 51, J. Brash, and; ‘Lady of the Lake’ 48, D. Cameron, 3rd. 2nd class, four started, ‘Stella’ 40, E. Stewart, rst; ‘Black Watch’ 40, 8. McLees, znd; ‘Corra Linn’ 40, A, Mathiesen, 3rd. 3rd class, three started, club The ‘Wasp’ scored 21 points, and ‘ Vampire’ 17 points. Kingston Af. ¥Y.C—The interest in the Saturday ‘Southern Cross’ 20, A. Rankin, 1st; ‘ Janet’ 20, D. Weir, 2nd. 4th class, four started, ‘May’ to, racing has been fairly maintained during the month, but the water is getting lower and lower, and some heavy showers will be necessary to raise the tide to a good level, and make it really convenient to reach the boats to haul in or slack away sheets. The following is the score :—July 23, soin. J. Field; 44in. J. H. Field; 39in. W. H. Roberts; 34in. A, A. Paton, 1st; Carr; 1o-ton W. H. Roberts. ‘Bennetta’ 10, J. Arnot, 2nd.— On the 16th July, C. Bennie, Esq., kindly lent our July 30, soin. G. Cross ; 44in. W. Bruce ; 39in. W. H. Roberts ; 34in. members his splendid ro-ton cutter yacht to take us W. Bruce; ro-ton W. to Dumbarton. W. Acaster; 44in. W. Bruce; 39in. W. Bruce; 34 Fourteen members and friends H. Roberts. Aug. 6, 50in, 132 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN in, W, Bruce; 10-ton W. Bruce. Aug. 13, 50in. J. Squire; 44in. G. Cross; 3gin. W. Andrews; 10-ton Jos. Twydell. Aug. 20, 50 in. J. Squire; 44in. W. Bruce; 39in. W. Bruce; 34in. W. Bruce; 10-ton W. Bruce. The usual Regatta for all classes was held on Bank considerable Holiday, Monday, August 1st. A number of spectators favored the fixture with their presence, and the weather was delightful. As the time for starting the rac.s came on, Mr. Commodore T. A. Bruce and his fellowofficers were considerably puzzled as to where to start from and where to finish, for the wind from time to time favored all points of the compass with its attentions, and after it had been decided, come weal or woe, to start from the pond and finish at the North, South end of the some of the heats found it a close haul to squeeze through. Some found it necessary to ease away sheets as far as they would go, and some encountered a dead North wind and had to tack up the pond, whilst to add still more to the oddities of the day several boats commenced business with a full beam wind one tack and fi ished withthe same favorable breeze from the opposite side. It wasa day of flukes, which were taken in good part by the losers, and chuckled over by those who had the luck. Every- body seemed to enjoy themselves in spite of the cranky breezes, variable as much in strength .as direction, and the ups and downs of fortune caused by the many sudden changes afforded infinite fun for the onlookers. There were about 50 entries for the various classes. ‘lhe so0in. length class was won by G, Smith ; 44in. G. Smith ; 39in. W. Acaster; 34in. A. Carr; 1o-ton class W. Acaster. AND CANOEIST. ahead) ist, ‘Vandura’ 2nd, ‘Theresa’ 3rd. We have no Corporation here who will build a pond for us, so we have to make the River our pond, and every member in our club built his own boat suitable for the river. Corinthian M.Y.C. (Lendon.)—A 5-ton match was sailed on July 23rd, at Clapham, when four boats started, viz: ‘Vic’ Mr. Jordan, ‘Sleuthound’ Mr. G. Ramplen, ‘Pet? Mr. Edwards, ‘Nameless’ Mr, Jones. It being the first club prize given for 5-ton yachts, a larger entry was expected, but at the last moment two of our members were unable to take part in the match. ‘There was a fine breeze, and after some good sailing the result was as follows: ‘Vic’ 26 points, ‘Sleuthound’ 15, ‘Pet’ 7, ‘Nameless’ 4. The winner was well sailed and got out of a lot of fouling that the losing boats were In, one of the other boats having fouled no less than 7 times. On August Ist, a ro-ton match was to have been sailed at Kensington, but owing to the fact that some members preferred a visit to the seaside, only three 1o-ton yachts were present, and two 7-ton yachts being on the spot it was decided to sail a sweepstakes. The wind was light and seemed to be coming from every point of the compass, which made sailing with any degree of accuracy an impossibility. The result was ‘Dolphin’ (7-tons) 8 points, ‘Thistle’ (10) 6 points, ‘Lively’ (10) 4 points, ‘Hilda’ (10) 2 points, and ‘Alert’ (7) 2 points. After an interval the wind appeared much better, and members not being satisfied with their morning’s sail, arranged another sweepstakes, but after sailing for a short time the wind dropped to almost a calm, and it was Medway M. Y.C.—The fourth match in connection with this club took place on Saturday, July 3eth. The entries were not very great. This may agreed to sail it off on the following Saturday, ‘Thistle’ having scored 3 points, and ‘Alert? 3 points. On Saturday, August 6th, the sweepstakes easily be accounted for as Chatham, the club’s headquarters, depends solely on the Government establishments, and unfortunately for us we have lost some of our members, who through the great reduction have been compelled to leave the town was decided. to seek employment. beat-to-windward, which was won by ‘Lively.’ The course the yachts had to sail was from Gillingham Pier down to the second buoy off Folly Ford and back, the wind coming from the $.E. Mr, J. Hughes acted as sailing master. The 1st class boats entered were ‘Mable,’ E. Bird, ‘Theresa,’ G. Hamlin, ‘Pansy,’ C. Cook, ‘Mille,’ Mr. Rivett, ‘Vandura,’ G. Andrews. 2nd class ‘Daisy,’ J. Batty, ‘Scud,’ D. Bartlett. The ‘Pansy’ got away first, closely pressed by “Theresa,’ but kept ‘her position, gaining steadily. The only change was in coming back, when ‘Vandura’ took second position, ‘Theresa’ third. The ‘Daisy’ got away first but was over-hauled by ‘Scud’ and about fifty yards from rounding buoy the ‘Scud’ carried away her bowsprit. The ‘Daisy’ gave up. The rst class boats finished as follows:—-‘Pansy’ (20 minutes We were favoured with a good breeze, and some close sailing made it very inter- esting. At the call of time ‘Thistle’ and ‘Lively’ had each 13 points, ‘Hilda’ 4, ‘Alert’ 3, ‘Dolphin’ 2 points. The tie was decided by a Manchester M. Y.C.—On July 23rd, a few of our members journeyed to Southport, to the inter-club match held there, and spent a very pleasant day indeed. ‘The Southport water is a grand place for model yachting, but the rowing boats must spoil the pleasure very much when they are out. We took with us a new steamer 6ft. roin. water-line which had never been in the water before: (she was launched at Southport) and with which we won the first prize. Mr. Hodd, the Liverpool Secretary, was officiating and was as usual both courteous and jovial, making things pleasant for everyone.—On Monday, August 1st, a handicap match was sailed on our own lake fora prize given by Mr. Hargreaves, THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN eleven boats competed, viz :—‘Hannah,’ 5-tons, Mr. Dempsey; ‘Gladys,’ 10, Mr. Osborn; ‘Challenge,’ 7 Mr. Robshaw ; ‘Aphrodita,’ 10, Mr. Tomkins,; ‘Experiment,’ 10, Mr. Leek; ‘Nancy,’ ro, Mr. Cricket ; ‘Laura,’ to, Mr. Turner; ‘SSaucebox,’ 5, Vice- AND CANOEIST. 133 the latter having to guy; they finally fouled a yard from the winning post, and on getting free ‘Psyche’ came in rst, with ‘Blackbird’ and. ‘Blackbird’ and ‘Psyche’ sailed a good match, the former winning with 16 points, ‘Psyche’ 12, ‘Daisy’ 5 and ‘Helen’ Commodore Chamberlain; ‘Daisy,’ 10, Mr. Corbett; ‘Restless Sea,’ 10, Mr. Adams; ‘Egerton,’ (which gave up in the middle of the match) 4. 20, R. W. Gill, scratch. The boats were sailed four in a heat, three times up and three times down the lake. ‘The first heat was almost a walk over ‘Psyche,’ ‘Helen’ and ‘Blackbird’ in paltry shifting the rath, another club prize was competed for On by breezes ; at the commencement ‘Psyche’ was very unlucky getting into calms, and later on ‘Blackbird’ for ‘Egerton’ in consequence ofit being the first time the ‘Experiment’ and ‘Restless Sea’ had been and ‘Helen’ followed her example, especially ‘Helen.’ At the end ‘Psyche’ was more lucky and came in in the water, and the wind being too powerful for the large sails which the ‘Nancy’ carried, her owner not having a smaller suit. The second and third first in the last heat with ‘Blackbird’ 2nd, ‘Helen’ in a calm a few feet from the winning post. In the George, the system of time allowance has to be heats were adopted, capitaily contested, very little being the yachts in the A class not being all between any of the boats. ‘The final heat was very close, but ‘Egerton’ scored every point but one ; exactly the same size; all time allowances are given at the start of each heat, 4 secs. for every inch on she being first every course but one, when she was second. ‘Egerton’ won, ‘Gladys’ second, ‘Laura’ third. On Saturday, Aug. 13th a ten ton match Lw.1. was sailed in gloomy weather and with a very in- different wind, only six boats entered for this race, owing principally to a lot of members being from home. The invariable ‘Gladys’ won, ‘Laura’ being second. ‘Laura’ had the race in hand with a good lead and would have won had not the man who was sailing her made a mull of it in turning her on the last tack (her owner not being present) through not knowing the boat sufficiently, Our club becomes more popular every week. George M.Y.C. ( London )—At 5-30 on Tuesday, August 2nd, this club sailed an A class 2 ft. match at the Round Pond, for a club prize. There were only 3 entries :—‘Psyche,’ Bermuda yawl, Mr. Allen; ‘Blackbird,’ Bermuda yawl, Mr. Whish ; ‘Daisy,’ cutter, Mr. Tylee; ‘Pysche’ started by winning rst heat with ‘Daisy’ 2nd. ‘Blackbird’ then scored a win, but ‘Daisy’ and ‘Psyche’ soon both came well to front, and after a good fight, ‘Psyche’ won the club prize with 14 points, ‘Daisy’ 12, and ‘Blackbird’ 6.—On Friday, the 5th, another club prize was competed for in a good wholesai: breeze from the East, by 5 yachts, ‘itaisy,’ ‘Psyche’ and ‘Blackbird,’ ‘Niobe,’ Mr. Adams, and ‘Helen’ Mr. E. V. Shine, both cutters. ‘Daisy’ and ‘Psyche’ again sailed an exciting race, andin the beginning of the match ‘Blackbird’ and ‘Niobe’ were well to the front but fell off afterwards, and after the usual 10 boards ‘Daisy’ and ‘Psyche’ were even with a score of 12 points each, and when the tie was sailed off in one run down, ‘Psyche arrived first and took the club prize. ‘The other yachts’ scores were ‘Niobe’ and ‘Blackbird’ 8 each and ‘Helen’ o. The same yachts with the exception of ‘Niobe’ met on the 8th, for a match for another club prize. In the first beat to windward ‘Daisy’ had the lead, but ‘Psyche’ being well to windward fetched further up and passed her, Clapham M. Y. C. (London. )—A 7-ton match was sailed by this club at the Round Pond, Ken- sington, on Monday, 1st August. After the usual 3 hours’ sailing—in one division—the result was as follows: ‘Peg’ (a new boat by Mr. Rundle) 1st; ‘Pearl’ 2nd, ‘City Belle’ 3rd. The scoring was very close between ‘ Peg’ and ‘ Pearl,’ ‘ City Belle’ being well up. Four yachts entered, the wind being light and changeable.—On Aug. 6th, a 3-ton match at Clapham was started in two divisions, ‘Sylvia,’ ‘ Rover,’ ‘Mabel’ and ‘Sunbeam’ in the first, ‘ Lively,’ ‘ Eagle’ and ‘ Bounce’ in the 2nd. The winners were ‘Mabel’ and ‘Rover,’ and ‘Eagle’ and ‘ Lively,’ these 4 competing in the final, which resulted as follows: ‘Rover’ 1st, ‘Lively’ 2nd, ‘Eagle’ 3rd, the two leaders making a dead heat of it.—The 5-ton club match fixed for the 13th fell through on account of the sluggish nature of the wind, the 5 competitors who turned up sailing instead a match for a prize presented hy the commo- dore, and which was won by the ‘ Pheeton.’—For September the following matches are arranged :— ard, a 5-ton match; roth, a 3-ton match; and on 17th, a 7-ton match; all at Clapham Long Pond. Preparations are also being made for an annual regatta, on the same lines as that which took place with such conspicuous success last year, full particulars of which will be announced in due course. Trinity M. Y.C.—-During the month only a few private matches have taken place, and an interesting match between the champion 5§-ton cutter ‘Myth’ and the 3ft. length class cutter “Spankadillo.’ The ‘Myth’ won by 2 points, the score standing ‘Myth’ ro, ‘Spankadillo’ 8. In the last turn to windward ‘Myth’s jib-halliards gave way, putting her out of that turn. 134 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. Goggles, while the Royal Salvation Navy CC. entered CANOEING. =e BRITISH CANOE CLUBS.* ROYAL C.C,-—-T. G. F. Winser, Sec., 72, Mark Lane, London MERSEY C,C.—T. H. Bartly, Mate, 17, Sweeting-st., Liverpool. CLYDE C.C.—H. K. Broomhead, Sec., 245, Broomhead-st., Glasgow. WEAR C.C.—Geo. W. Clark, Sec., 40 Victor-st., Monkwearmouth. FREE ROVERS (©.0.—-E. 8. Cook, Capt., Curator, Council House, Birmingham, HUMBER YAWL & C.C.—G.F. Holmes, Capt., Hornsea. Huil. TYNE C.C.—W. Atkin, Com., 64, Marrian-st., Gateshead. In permanently placing this List in the MLY. & 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, will post a specimen copy of this Journal wit order form.— Hd. EDITORIAL NOTES AND COMMENTS. THe obstacle paddling race at the R.C.C. regatta, which I deeply regret not to have noticed in the last issue of this paper—afforded one of the most lively episodes of the whole day. Mr. Percy Nisbet’s persistent struggle to get into the canoe when it was afloat, his repeated failures but plucky re-attempts, and ultimate accomplishment of that object, caused as much excitement as I ever remember to have witnessed at any canoeing tournament. It is an open question as to whether these obstacle races are of much good beyond the fun they create.. Of the latter there is not the slightest doubt, for perhaps they offer the greatest excitement of any of the many events that come off. —_O0— By the same rule, so far as canoeing goes, the cedar pencil trick is an event both pretty and interesting, and affords a good evidence of a man’s ability to balance himself on nothing and propel himself on the same. But when that is said, all is said. =O Ir is not everybody who knows what a cedar pencil is. The cedar pencil is a sort of canoe a wee bit larger than a cedar pencil and much longer, in which a man sits (if he can),.and propels it if he can remain on board to do so. The entire weight of the craft is several ounces. The R.C.C. possess several, including a couple of four paddlepower pencils, and these are hauled forth once a year and occasionally before the great event for the sake of practice. —oO— But talking about cedar pencils and obstacle races, they are nowhere along-side the following which I clip from forest & Stream : _ © The great feature of the day was the burlesque race, in which six clubs were represented. The Mohican C.C, entered Chief Nosebig, in blanket and feathers: the Sing Sing C.C. sent tdown on eave Mr. J. L. Bird, in the Black Maria and a striped suit, while the N.Y.C.C. of Sailors Snug Harbor, Staten Island, was represented ly W. Bowline, in oil skins, with a patch over his eye and a crutch, From the City of Churches came Rev. Gowanus Lieut. Jubilee Jones, in red uniform and fatigue cap. The Ideat C.A. was out im full f-rce ina large boat rowed by a waterman, a French cook at work over a stove in the stern, while the association reclined under an umbrella in the bows. The motley procession provoked much laughter from the spectators as it swung into view, and the race was very exciting. The Rev. Goggles won, though capsizing at the finish, and the prize was awarded to the B.C.C.” —o— As a spectacle of quite another kind, the yacht and canoe race on Oulton Broad, on the first Monday in August, was a very pretty sight. The way they pile up the canvas into the sky in these Norfolk boats is something astonishing to a man accustomed to behold sea rigs) The Charm and the Dazsy from the Mersey, not to mention Mr. Wilmer’s latest, looked like so many white butterflies bobbing around, in comparison with these leviathan spreads. ‘The several hundreds of crafts afloat and nearly a score in the race, with a beauti- ful green background, and animated bunting flying about in so many inverted V’s, composed as pretty an aquatic picture as ever was seen or ever will be again. —o— OF course the canoes, and the overgrown canoes for the matter of that, had no chance with these fast water cleavers of the Norfolk Broads. Still they added to the spectacle and deserve credit for their plucky enterprise. I clip the following from the /e/d, regarding the meet in general of the Norfolk Broads : **The annual meet under the auspices of the R.C.C. has been very successfully organized on that gem of all the Norfolk waters, namely, Oulton Broad near Lowestoft. So far, except heavy thunder showers on Sunday afternoon, the campers and sailers have been favored with simply perfect weather. The heat has been tempered by a gentle breeze and the sun somewhat gently veiled by passing clouds. So far as there has been any proceedings— if the free and easy and fraternal intercourse between the men in the various tents and boats may be called proceed- ings—everything has passed effin a most pleasant manner. Up to date of writing more men are expected from various parts of the country. The place of honour in point of attendance is deservedly won by the ‘intrepid Mersey members, who equal if they do not exceed in actual numbers, the R.C.C. menin camp. Their boats which are so different in model and so much rig and fitting than the ordinary canoes with are familiar in these home waters, attracted a of favorable comment. There is no doubt that simpler in which we good deal they are a development of a boat that owes its origin to the water on which they have to sail—namely, a tidal estuary. Quick in stay, smart, and shippy looking, with plenty of room for stores, they are certainly handy crafts. the boat that seems to please most men and which created favorable comment from all sides, from yachtsmen as well as the humbler canoeist, was Mr. Wilmer’s recently launched craft, which no doubt will be, if it has not already been described in the /te/d. Perhaps Mr. Wilmer will put his ready pencil to work and favor the readers of the Field with the lines, dimensions, rig, and fittings of the said canoe, that is, if he considers it is entitled to be classified in the canoe navy. The towns represented, and this is THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN mentioned tu indicate the wide area over which the men have travelled to attend the meet, are Manchester, Liverpool, London, Leeds, Hull, Stony Stratford, Chester, Woodbridge, Beccles, Stratford, Kingston-on-Thaines, &c. There are six or eight ladies who seem to havea most pleasant time of it on the gaily painted and neatly furnished wherry, whilst there are upwards of twenty canoes. besides other sailing craft, as instance Mr. Holme’s new Yawl, which can hardly be classed as canoes, There is a total muster of about thirty people. — SEVERN.” —o— UNDOUBTEDLY it would have added to the material pleasure of the men if the commissariat of the camp had arranged to have a man cook anda galley fire a decent distance from the camp, for the purpose of cooking such things as stewed fruit, peas, French beans, and potatoes, to be ready say any time between one and two o’clock for lunch. It remains now for those who are interested in popularizing a canoe meet as an annual occurrence, to consider in what way and at what place 18388 meet is to come off, and how far they as individuals can help it. –—(}— APPLICATION has been made to various individuals in the Camp to forward in time for this issue, all particulars as to names of men and bouts, and description of the camp to the end, as I had to leave on the Tuesday after witnessing its organization. —_—)-— Ir was a pleasant meeting of veterans and novices; in fact there was one man who had never been in a canoe before, and another who had only just purchased one, whilst there were others, as instance the veteran from Woodbridge, who has been a canoeist in various parts of the world for five-andtwenty years, and therefore is contemporary with if not the preceder of the great Rob Roy. —_Q-—- Iv is a matter of regret that the Wear C.C. was represented by only one man, namely Mr. Graves, and an equal matter of regret that such an old hand as Baden-Powell was absent from the meet; but it was cheering to the younger hands especially, to to see a veteran like Mr. Herbert, whose appearance in his favourite old paddler in oil skins drew a well-deserved cheer from more than one tent. —_—0O— ScENE :—the first tent up at Oulton Broads— skipper tidying up outside—yacht passing, with ladies who eye canoeist keenly. First lady: “Now isn’t that a selfish man?’— points to camper. Second lady: ‘‘Why? He’s a bachelor.” First ditto: “I’m not so sure, and that is why I call him a selfish fellow.” Second ditto: “Can’t a young fellow do as he likes?” Canoeist sighs, and thinks of six others he has left afar. He bites his teeth and whispers—to himself—‘‘a nice face and a stinging tongue. That’s a woman,” AND CANOEIST. 135 THE BRITISH CANOE MEET. We should not feel happy in allowing this issue of our monthly periodical to go forth without expressing one or two opinions on the above topic. Perhaps there is no better school for the canoeist himself than that of an assembly of his own club men, unless it is that other assembly of many clubs _and representatives of many centres, and of many ways of fitting, building, and handling a canoe, as demonstrated by such an assembly as that which has just taken place in Norfolk. Many of the men, it is true, with a keen insight and close observation, have let nothing escape them that another has in- vented or perfected, and thus each original idea has become a topic for reflection and the basis of some other and more widely worked out idea of the brain of another. Still there were some men undoubtedly who took very little notice of the boats, rig, tents, accoutrements, and fittings, and it is such men who go jogging on their own homely way, without let or hindrance and without regard to perfection or proficiency of fittings. The lessons however which many of us have learnt have been valuable, as valuable in fact as the intercourse was itself pleasant. The street of tents, and the line of boats moored to the shore before them with their various coloured tents of many shapes suspen- ded over them, formed the pleasantest little picture which we have seen in connection with the sport. It was not difficult to trace the good that had followed on the smaller annual camps which have recently taken place at Kingston. The dodges of one man had been improved on by another, the method of camping of one canoeist had become the method with slight variations of another; the boat, fittings, or the rig of one had given similar ideas to another man, and so on the mutual helpeach-other principle :—the good was apparent that had followed on these modest beginnings. We have just a word or two to pronounce in this place on the meet which has recently taken place, it is this :—We vote ita pleasant and a success if not brilliant proportions. satisfactory or tremendous in_ its It is therefore earnestly to be hoped that a greater effort on the part of other canoeists will another year be made to try and attend the meet, so that a larger number may be in attendance and a corresponding pleasure and benefit be felt all round. . Melsom, Postmaster. LONDON.—M. Y. 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