The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 6, Issue 9 – September 1889

SPECIAL B.C,.A. NUMBER | ©} j 2 (ANOEIS T | A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News, Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &e. Vol. VI.—No. 9. SEPTEMBER, Ail Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” generous offer. “THE Epivor of The Candeist. 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 PubPost-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or America…… paid in advance…… 3/6 per annum 444, or Id. stamps may be sent in payment. Tuomas Grassam, 161 & 162, High Street. E, MARLBOROUGH & Co.,, 51, Old Bailey. DVERTISEMENTS should this office not later A than the 21st of the month,reach to secure insertion in the following issue. Rates on application, To Foreign Subseribers!—Ali subscriptions must be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THos. 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Goditorial “Tue Epiror of Fhe Model- Vachtsman, N.B.—In sending for single copies, 314d. in stamps must 1889. | A Correpondent writes :—‘ T see you have not published any reports of the Clapham Club for some time past.” For some reason the Clapham has not supplied any record of their matches, and no doubt many model yachtsmen of other towns think that the Clapham Club is dying out. -—()—_ A useful adjunct in the amateur’s worskshop has come into the market in a handy form, in the New Waterproof Liquid Glue, advertised in our columus, and we have no hesitation in recommending it to every household. On hearing ofits advent, we at once requested some to be sent for trial, and after severely testing it found it possesses all the virtues claimed for it by the makers. Our first test, and one most important to model-yachtsmen, was to smooth up the surfaces of two pieces of soft wood, apply the glue, set them together without pressure, leave 162 . THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST for 12 hours, then cast them into a bucket of water and leave for several days until the wood was well saturated. On taking out we found the glue not affected in the least, and the two pieces of wood clung together as tenaciously almost as if they had grown and merged into one, as they had to be split open with a chisel. We also had it tested for household purposes, and found it could be put to innumerable uses. As-it is the invention of a well known modelyachtsman Mr. Richardson, Hon. Sec. of the Bradford Club, all members of the fraternity should at once secure so usefull an article, and make it known as much as possible. —o-—- ANNUAL SAILING COMPETITION FOR BRITISH MODEL-YACHTSMEN. Many of our readers will remember our efforts some years ago to secure a Challenge Trophy for the purpose of bringing about the object mentioned above, and also that we abandoned it because many of the clubs did not come forward to assist the project. The desire, however, still exists, and the hope of seeing the desire fulfilled has been revived by a visit to the Editor of Mr. ‘T. F. Drinan, Commodore of the London M.Y.C., and a conversation bearing on this topic, wherein Mr. Drinan confidently expressed himself that an Annual Meet could be arranged without further difficulty, if suitable water for model yachting could be found, in such a geographical position as to be equally accessible for all parties. The Editor and Mr. Drinan were fully agreed that for a competition of this kind to be successful, it must be sailed on such a piece of water as would leave no chance for dissatisfaction on the ground of luck or fluxing — the banks must not be high, nor shaded by trees—the position must be such as to ensure the free-play of the wind on the water’s surface —- and the area of the water must not be too large. The Midlands of England would undoubtedly be the most central for all parts of the Kingdom, and we here request that if any of our readers know of a suitable place, where this important and interesting meeting could be held, they wiil be kind enough to send particulars to the Editor of this journal. li suitable water cannot be found in a central district, it is probable that the ball may be set rolling by a meeting being held to inaugurate the affair in London some time next year. Now we are quite sure there are a number of model-yachtsmen whose business ties and other circumstances pretty well confine their attention to their own club and district, and it often comes about that their interest is not at all aroused by a proposal to carry out some suggestion for the good of the sport in other parts: let us appeal to these members of the fraternity not to take too limited a view of things. We ask them not to wet the blanket, but heartily give us a hand to further the sport in all its branches. We labor with pleasure for all, and we want the assistance ofall. Give us the encouragement of a bit of enthusiasm amongst yourselves, and a good word for the project. It is a marvel how model yachting has improved and progressed during the last few years; many unselfish hands have been stretched out to help us in various ways. Who would have dared a few years ago to predict that model yachting would be successfully established in the mland towns; and that 60 or 80 model-yachtsmen from different towns of Yorkshire would yearly assemble for one of the most enjoyable meets that could be imagined? Much more is yet possible, if we incline one towards another, instead of standing aloof. No recreation is more rational, healthful, or enjoyable, than model yachting, but like all other games, it wants advertising and making known. Model-yachtsmen must meet together and rub corners off like other sportsmen, and everyone should be ready and willing to do his little or much, according as he is placed, towards the general enjoyment and improvement. Prize CoMPETITION. MODEL YACHT DESIGNING. By W. E. C. PHers. Il.—Commencement of the Design. For the design proper, three separate drawings are necessary :— 1.—The SHEER-PLAN, which represents the longitudinal vertical section (l.v.s.); with the buttocks, i.e., sections parallel to l.v.s., of which the half-buttock is the only one necessary for the beginner, 9.—The HALF-BEAM or waterline sections, commouly known as the longitudinal horizontal sections. 3.—The BODY-PLAN, or transverse vertical sections. Before setting. to work on the design proper, the novice should make a rough drawing, on a small scale, of the proposed l.v.s.: load water line (.w.l.) and mid-section, to test his intended shapes, and so avoid erasure on his true copy. In so doing he must bear the following hints in mind: Steadiness must never be sacrificed for speed. For a model, a good deep forefoot; a straight keel; a sternpost with little rake; a mid-section fairly flat from the l.w.l. to the topside of keel, which should not be broad, say 1din. to a 40in. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIS1. beam ; draw gr parallel to AB: DE parallel to BC; EC parallel to AB. On Ag measure off Aa =the freeboard; draw Aa parallel to AB, this represents the l.w.l.; draw the other w.l.’s ¢d, ef, gh, etc., an inch apart and parallel to Aa. Then the parallelogram DBH2 is to contain plan I (the sheer-plan. The parallelogram HrEC is for plan II. The parallelogram ADgH is for the body-plan III. The dotted lines in II and IIT represent the half-buttock line; the lines numbered 1, 2, 3, ete., in plans I and II are for the sections which are 4in. apart. Yn the next article it is proposed to 15-rating model, 40in. l.w.1., 8in. beam draught, and if the learner will draw parallelograms as shown on illustration design a and 8in. out the pages to an Zin. or lin. scale he will be ready to proceed next month. (Lo be continued—commenced July, 1889.) TEN-TON INTER-CLUB MATCH FOR THE ‘“ NortH”’ CuaLuENGE SHrecp. This competition took place on Monday, Aug. dth, at Roundhay Park, Leeds, which is the sailing ground for the time being of the Leeds M.Y.C. The ‘ North” Shield is a handsome trophy, illustrative of yachting, presented by Mr. Alderman North, as a Challenge Shield to be sailed for on Leeds waters. Five clubs were represented (Leeds, Bradford, Scarboro, Kingston and Albert, Hull) each enter-’ ing six boats, the full number allowed by the rules, but only four started in the case of the Kingston club, the other two being prevented at the last moment from attending. It is satisfactory to note, however, that the besthandled boats undoubtedly won. A committee, consisting of representatives of each club, with Mr. T. A. Bruce as umpire, deelded after some discussion that the yachts should beat-to-windward, and the boats of the Albert club were so well-sailed that the position of honor to hold the Shield for one year was easily earned, and the first, second and third prizes all went in the same direction. The only boats that made anything like a fight of it were ‘Ida’ of Scarboro, ‘ Lady Brassey ’ of Kingston (Hull), and ‘Pixie’ of Leeds. The winners were: ‘Crisis,’ ketch, Mr. J. Bell, Ist; ‘Spider,’ cutter, Mr. J. Ness, Qnd; ‘Active,’ cutter, Mr. G. Jarrett, 3rd. After the races, the prizes were distributed at the Waverley Hotel, by the Vice-Commodore and Secretary of the Leeds club; and the prizes for the Leeds club, won the same day, were distributed by Mr. A, Grassam (Kingston M.Y.C.) OPEN MATCH FOR MODEL YACHTS. On Monday, 12th August, the regatta and aquatic sports were held at Bridlington, under the auspices of the R.Y.Y.C., and a prominent item on the programme following the yachts, sailing and rowing boats, was a match for 10-ton models, or length class boats not exceeding 36 in, lLw.l., for prizes of £2 and £1. The entries were: six models Kingston club, Hull, three models Scarboro club, and one from York. The latter, and one of the Hull boats did not sail. The course (about 4 a mile) was on the Bay to the Southward of the piers, as it was far too rough to the Northward for the models to}be handled from rowboats. The ‘Flying Cloud’ and ‘Tootsie,’ Kingston Boats, were disabled at the start, which left the match to be fought out by 3 Scarboro and 3 Kingston models, and wonderfully well did the little craft stick to their work, in spite of many a dive and many an almost overwhelming billow. They arrived in the following order, opposite the pier end, from which they were judged by Mr. Andrews, of the Kingston Club. ‘Lady Brassey,’ J. R. Windsor, K.M.Y.C., lst prize. ‘Dauntless,’ W. H. Roberts, K.M.Y.C., 2nd prize. ‘Genesta,’ Mr. Maynard, Scarboro, 3rd, ‘Una,’ Mr. W. W. Gibson, Searboro, 4th. REVIEW OF BOOKS. “ SAILING,” by E, F. Knight, Barrister-at-Law, 2/-, Geo, Bell & Sons, York St., Covent Gardens. This work is published as one of the handbooks of Athletic Games, of the ‘ All-England Series,’ which will account for the extraordinary value for so small a price,—150 pages of useful are ee ae, of counter should be about din. less: the least freeboard should be situate about 3 the length of the l.w.l. from its fore-end, and should be about # the height at the bow. On the illustration pages will be found a sketch showing the manner in which the paper should be ruled to receive the design. The line AB is first ruled off equal to length over-all plus the beam ; drop the perpendiculars Ag and BC. Ag=the freeboard+the draught ; BC = Ag+4- blessed with a wind cither true or strong. Sita Taco gtetyh ot not exceed half the draught, and at the after-end Roundhay Park Lake is not a suitable place for model yacht sailing, and the fixture was not seit ke Pep Ey or l.w.l.: with regard to the l.w.L. it should be full at the entrance, and er too full in the run. To make such a curve the l.w.l. should cross the half-buttock line 1/15th of its length from its after-end, and 4 its length from the bow, forward; also the greatest beam should nearly coincide with its centre; all these points ensure a steady craft. Above water, a long graceful counter and fiddle bow, with a good deck-sheer, greatly improves the look of a model ; the last depends entirely on the freeboard, which at the bow should 163 4 i T64 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. directions for the Amateur Sailer, with numerous illustrations. We can thoroughly commend the Book, and feel sure it arrived at our destination at 9 a.m., having tra- and the cultivation of self reliance on the waters. exceedingly fine, and the drive very pleasant, to say nothing of the sport we had at the end of must lead to increased popularity for sailing in small craft, Doings of the Clubs. Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper o/y, and forwarded to the Ep1Tor not later than the zoth of each insertion in the following issue. month, to ensure London M. Y, C.—On July 11th, a match by first class yachts was decided on the tournament principle, for a prize given by Mr. R. Pounsett, the entries being :—Mr. C. Toulmin’s ‘Isabel,’ Mr. Greenhill’s ‘Gladys,’ Mr. Wild’s ‘Iris,’ Mr. F. Tatchell’s ‘Guinovere,’ Capt. Methven’s ‘St. Katherine,’ and Mr. Collier’s ‘Spindrift.’ The wind from §8.5.W. was very light and shifty and fell away almost completely ere the match was over. ‘Iris’ made her debut on this occasion. She is as handsome as paint, and looks all over a clipper, and when her owner gets to know her ‘little ways’ is sure, to render a good account of herself. Inthe race ‘Guinevere’ placed every board save two to her credit and won the first prize, defeating her nearest opponent ‘Spindrift’ by six points. On July 17th, a first class match was begun on the tournament principle, for a prize presented by Mr. E R. Tatchell, a thunder storm delayed the start for some time, and it was found necessary to postpone its completion until the following day. On Wednesday there was a nice sailing breeze from the N.W., but on the Thursday the wind was very light from the N.N. W. and as it died away completely when the last heats were sailed, then boards were more or less mere drifting matches. The yachts engaged were Mr. Collier’s ‘Spindrift,’ Mr. John- son’s ‘Kathleen,’ Mr. Greenhill’s ‘Gladys,’ Mr. Brandham’s ‘Mabel,’ Captain Methven’s ‘St. Katherine,’ and Mr. Wild’s ‘Iris.’ Her owner got the ‘Iris’ in good trim directly and on the Wednesday the new yacht scored all the six boards sailed, and though next day out of the four boards decided, she was only able to win one running one, her earlier points just enabled the new yacht to secure the prize. The ‘Spindrift,’ and ‘Mabel’ did best on the last day, and the sailing was very close, the score at the finish being :—‘Iris’ 17; ‘Spindrift’ 16; and ‘Mabel’ 15. Mr. D. P. Bartlett continues to act as officer of the day. Gateshead M. Y.C.—A few days ago the members of this club had their special day of the year, leaving home about 7 a.m. with a four-in- hand conveying the talent, and another fourwheeler close at our heels with the models. We versed 14 miles of hill and dale. The day was our journey, viz: 10-ton class race for Major Dance’s (who is the Captain of our club, and an ardent model-yachtsman) Challenge Cup. When the horses mounted the last hill, about 200 feet above the level of the lake, we had a splendid view of the water upon which our models were sailing majestically twenty minutes afterwards. The lake was all that could be desired, and it afforded no ordinary sight to see the white sails all beating up to windward. After partaking of a substantial lunch, the heats were drawn, among which were some well-known craft, viz: ‘S. H. James,’ ‘Katie,’ ‘Vixen,’ and ‘Sparkler,’ (all once of Liverpool renown, which have not been disgraced in this neighbourhood), the other competing models, 16 in number, were mostly made by our own men, or designed by them, and are good specimens of handicraft, our men forming all classes of trades, from the office to the hardy smith and forgeman. The day, as mentioned previously, was exceedingly fine and hot, our only drawback being the want of sufficient wind; however, after drifting about some time and waiting patiently, we were rewarded by a nice breeze, which enabled us to finish the race about 6-30; we had some splendid racing, and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The hon. secretary was so much taken up with the sailing that unfortunately he failed to keep an account of the heats, for which omission he must tender his humble apology, as he should with all fairness have given the names of the boats that ran so well up in the finals. However, to make a long story short, Major Dance’s challenge cup was won by the ‘Sparkler,’ owned by Mr. A. EH. Long, who received three cheers from all the members at the winning post. The winner is about head of the school in this neighbourhood in model yacht designing and building, but keeps it no secret that he purchased the ‘Sparkler’ at Liverpool. Mr. Long having won the cup last year with the same boat it now becomes his absolute property ; however, our members are not to be disappointed in the cup not remaining a little longer in the club, as our Captain with his usual generosity has informed us that he will give another challenge cup, and our President (Mr. Arthur Newall) has also kindly intimated that he will give a cup, both to be sailed for next year, so that we have some good things in store. Mr, Long has very generously withdrawn the ‘Sparkler’ from all competition races (uniess the boat is specially challenged) he being perfectly —aA class satisfied with her present reputation race for 5-tonners was held on August 8rd, and 4 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN after some capital sailing, the race being a beatto-windward, Mr. Appleby’s ‘Alma’ won first honors, Mr. Tindale’s ‘Mignon’ being second, with Mr. Soulsby’s ‘Buttercup’ 3rd. Scarboro M. ¥. C—A grand summer’s day ushered in Saturday, June 1st, just the right sort of one to suitthe heart of a model-yachtsman and make it beat merrily in anticipation of a bit of good sport. The warm genial sunshine, tempered with a spanking southerly wind, brought down the largest company of the present season to witness one of the 20-ton competitions for the ‘‘ Steble Challenge Cup” and the 4 feet length class, forthe Vice-Commodore’s painting. Five yachts hoisted fighting colors for the cup, and six for the length class. The strong breeze bowled the yachts along in a delightful way, bringing out each boat’s capabilities, and giving many of the spectators who are aquatically inclined a keen desire to handle the tiller, as the vessels luffed to the puffs and hung in the wind till the strength of the squall abated and let them go on their course again. In the length class, ‘Mayflower,’ D. Maynard, as usual shewed well to the front, gaining the maximum number of points, 6; “‘G.O.M.” H. Benton, 5; ‘Yorskhire Lass,’ J. Hudson, ‘Ida’ R. Simpson, ‘Greyhound’ G. Bolder, and ‘Lapis Layuli’ 8. Randle, 4 points each. For the Steble Cup,. ‘Yorkshire Lass’ made 6, ‘Greyhound,’ ‘Mayflower,’ and ‘G.O.M’ 5 each, and ‘Empress’ T. Luccock, 3. For day prize ‘Yorkshire Lass’ 1st, ‘G.O.M.’ 2nd. Such a charming day and favorable breezes put spectators and model yaché sailors alike on the best oi form and spirits, and great interest and satisfaction was felt all round in the sport, and also in its surroundings, for the Mere shone out like a sparkling gem in the beautiful valley, instead of being arush-covered morass as it was a couple of years ago, before the model yacht club by their work in weed-cutting shewed the great natural beauty of the water and its surroundings. The general appearance of the place even in its present rugged condition isso pleasing that every encouragement presents itself to the Corporation to carry out the contemplated extension of water area, and: adornment of the surrounding estate. A grand Bazaar and Model Yacht Exhibition in aid of our local Young Men’s Christian Association, was held in the Belvedere Grounds, (G. I. Beeforth, Esq.,) South Cliff, for 4 days during Bank Holiday week. To aid a good cause, we contributed some 30 of the best models in the elub, which with other loans of case and halimodels made up avery bonny little show in a marquee by themselves. We had plenty of quality visitors, some boxa-fide yachtsmen and admirers, for Scarboro’ (Queen of the Hast Coast) | AND CANOEIST. 165 was in her zenith, full and gay with rank and beauty. Our trophies, cups and prizes, attracted no small attention, the «‘ Hast Coast Challenge Shield ” standing out conspicuous in the centre of them, and when the marquee was lit up at night the two long lines of yachts with their snowy canvas and fresh burnished hulls, graced with the Commodores schooner yacht at one end decked out with bunting ‘“ garland fashion,” and our trophies at the other, adorned with plants, shrubs and evergreens, made upa very pleasing and attractive sight, and we felt quite repaid for our trouble and labour, in learning from the committee that notwithstanding rather unsettled weather the Bazaar and Hxhibition was a complete success. Manchester M.¥.C.—-On Monday, August 5th (Bank holiday) a 10-ton match was sailed. On account of the very wet state of the weather, only five yachts started ; these were ‘ Petrel,’ ‘Gladys,’ ‘Phantom,’ ‘Sunflower’ and ‘Aphrodita.” After two ties with ‘Phantom,’ ‘Aphrodita’ won by one point, ‘Phantom’ being second. ‘Phantom’ is a new boat, built by her owner, Mr. J. Hall, jun., and is a very creditable piece of workmanship.—On Saturday, August 10th, a handicap race was sailed, when eight boats competed. There were two heats of four boats each, the judge and starter being Mr. E. G. Brockbank, commodore, and Mr. 0. G. B. Corbett, vice-com. The first heat resulted as follows :—‘Ben-myChree’ (23lbs.) first, 4 points; ‘ Lone Star’ (22) and ‘Dodo’ (15) 8 each; ‘Phantom’ (18} 2. Seeond heat: ‘Hilda’ (15) and ‘Isabel’ (48) 4 each; ‘America’ (15) 3; ‘Higerton’ (49) 1. ‘Hilda’ and ‘Tgabel’ then sailed off the tie, and ‘Isabel’ won. The final heat was between ‘Ben-my-Chree’ and Isabel.’ ‘Ben-my-Chree’ appeared very like winning, as she sailed very fast, but she kept too close to the wind, and so got under the lee side of the bank, lost the wind, and allowed ‘Isabel’ to pass her. The final result was: ‘Isabel’ seven points, ‘Ben-my-Chree’ five points. The races are sailed along the pond from end to end and back, each heat consisting of four lengths. This generally results in the boats having to beat up in tacks one way, and run with the wind the other way. OnSaturday, the wind being southeast, the boats had a beam wind both ways, and tacking was not required. There were a num- ber of visitors present, but the uncertainty of the weather prevented many from coming.—On Saturday, Aug. 17th, a steamer race took place. The entries were: ‘Alaska,’ ‘Klectra’ and ‘Stork.’ The boats were handicapped according to length on l.w.l. The course was six lengths of the lake. ‘Electra’ took the lead at the start and kept it throughout, ‘Alaska’ being second. A good race. -” 166 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN Medway M. Y.C._—This club has been enjoying the noble pastime, despite the drawbacks attendant upon the vagaries of the clerk of the weather, and the absence of some of our members, whose duties are at present with larger craft than the Medway squadron. A fine match was sailed on July 18th, by the following cutters: ‘Buttercup’ Mr. Batty, ‘Thistle’ Mr. Cook, Mayflower’ Mr. Luxon, ‘Nellie’ Myr. Andrews, ‘Galatea’ Mr. Bartlett, ‘Bridesmaid’ Mr. Green, ‘Hthel’ Mr, Jackell. The models presented a fine sight as they formed in line for the start. ‘Thistle’ is a centre-board, designed by her owner, and is a very handsome craft, but is a somewhat difficult boat to handle on tidal water. ‘Nellie’ is a new boat, afloat for the first time, and acquitted herself so well that her owner may feel proud of her. There was the usual prophesying people about, and as is the case, always in sailing contests, were all wrong in placing the boats. The start took place at 5-45 p.m., off the sun pier to a buoy off Upmor Castle, and back. Wind strong from 8. W. with a swinging ebb tide all in their favor, giving the boats a dead run before the wind. The first to show the way was ‘Buttercup,’ sailed with great judgment, and soon left the rest of the fleet behind, some of whom were very erratic on their movements, owing perhaps to the rudder arrangements in model yacht sailing not yet being all that they should be; be that asit may, the fact is, not one of the boats sailed anything like the beautiful straight course ‘Buttercup’ sailed, and she is a fixed rudder boat. It was a treat to see the little craft on the return journey, leaving such fast boatsas ‘Mayflower,’. ‘Galatea,’ and the others behind, and winning by 18 minutes from ‘Mayflower,’ the time of each boat finishing being taken as they round the winning mark was :—‘Buttercup’ 8-12; ‘Mayflower’ 8-30; ‘Nellie’ 8-82; ‘Thistle’ 8-35. The match was witnessed by a large number of spectators. The members are going in for large boats, the first being launched on Thursday, 8th August, by Mr. Hughes, her dimensions are 23ft. long by dft. beam, she is an enlarged ‘Ethel’, one of his very fast models. She is a beautiful specimen of the yacht builder’s art, and great things are expected from her. We hope to give our friends of the Serpentine M.Y.C. a spin in her when they come to sail us, as we are proud to say they will shortly do. Leeds M. Y. C.—The first match of this club was sailed Monday, August 5th, following the competition for the North Shield. The prizes were for 10-tonners, and the same conditions of course and weather prevailed as in the inter-club race. Mr, W. Rumble’s ‘Doris’ took first prize, .Mr. Fordsmith’s ‘Pixie’ second, Mr. C. Watkin’s AND CANOEIST. ‘Empress’ third. A hurry-seurry race for nonwinners was next sailed, and won by Mr. W. H. Fogg’s ‘Flying Eagle.’ Lowestoft M.Y.C.—A well-contested mateh took place on Tuesday, Aug. 6th, in the presence of a considerable number of spectators, amongst whom we noticed Ald. Youngman and a large party of friends. The weather was favorable for the purpose, and there were six entries, viz :— ‘Wasp’ Fountain, ‘Gwendoline’ Tylle, ‘Spray’ Warren, ‘Teazer’ Stone, ‘Our Boys’ Tansley, ‘Bittern,’ Dance. The match was for 10-tons, those in charge thereof being Messrs. Linder and Jeckells. Timekeeper, Mr. Emuss, hon. sec. The start took place at six o’clock, with variable breezes, which tested the sailing powers of the craft, and the whole match was of an interesting and even exciting nature, and was regarded as the best that has yet taken place. The match closed as follows :—‘ Gwendoline’ 1, ‘Wasp’ 2, ‘Teazer’ 3. Considerable attention was paid to the movements of ‘Our Boys,’ which was regarded as the favorite for some while, and with a little care it is believed she will soon equal any of the models engaged. Corinthian M. VY. C. (London.)—Our pond having been under repair on the 20th and 27th July, no sailing could be done, but it was completed and very much improved by 3rd Aug., on which day we had some first-rate trials between ‘Bessie,’ ‘Dahlia,’ ‘Gazelle,’ ‘Lively,’ ‘Neva,’ ‘Petrel’ and ‘Primrose,’ in a strong breeze from W.5S.W. We had also a match on the same day, between ‘Lively’ and ‘Neva’, which was won by the latter, with 12 points to ‘Lively’ 9. On Bank Holiday, we had a most exciting match, from 6-30 a.m. till 11-30, between ‘Bessie,’ ‘Gazelle,’ ‘Lively,’ ‘Neva,’ ‘Petrel’ & ‘Primrose,’ in a fine breeze from W. by 8., with the follow- ing result: In the first 12 heats, ‘Primrose’ 28 points, ‘Gazelle’ 28, ‘Lively’ 21, ‘Neva’ 21, ‘Petrel’ 19, ‘Bessie’ 14; so that ‘Primrose,’ ‘Gazelle,’ ‘Lively’ and ‘Neva’ had to sail off the final 6 heats, in which ‘Primrose’ scored 13 points, and ‘Gazelle’ 8. ‘Lively’ and ‘Neva’ should also have sailed together, but the former declined, so ‘Primrose’ took lst prize, ‘Gazelle’ and, ‘Neva’ 3rd. On Saturday, 1Oth, we had only some trials, but on Saturday, 17th, we had two good matches on the tournament system, which again gave great satisfaction. There was a strong breeze from our favourite quarter, W. by 8., so we had some splendid sailing. The competitors were: ‘Dahlia,’ ‘Gazelle,’ ‘Neva’ and ‘Petrel.’ 12 heats were sailed in the first match, which resulted as follows: ‘Neva’ 29, ‘Petre!’ 28, ‘Gazelle’ 16, and ‘Dahlia’ 16, so THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. 167. that ‘Neva’ and ‘Petrel’ had the prizes. 6 heats were done in the second match, by the same blew on Aug. 3rd, deferred the review at Spit- boats, and the scoring was: ‘Neva’ 15, ‘Gazelle’ for that date being sailed off on the Serpentine. 10, ‘Petrel’ 10, ‘Dahlia’ 7; so ‘Neva’ again took first prize, while ‘Gazelle’ and ‘Petrel’ had to small canvas, and braved the heavy squalls from sail off the tie, which was won by ‘Petrel,’ making 4 points against 3 by ‘Gazelle,’ thus the prizes in both matches were won by ‘Neva’ and ‘Petrel.’ Our pond is in first-rate order for sailing anything up to 10-tons, and our members are congratulating themselves on having the most rehable bit of water for model sailing in London, and they would like very much if some of the other clubs would come and have a trial on it with them, as they think it would give strangers much enjoyment, and we are open to sail either for prizes or honour. head, it did not prevent the 10-ton match fixed Beven yachts hoisted their racing colours over the 8.W., which often enough, when on the wind, laid them almost on beam ends, the heavy “seas” submerging their decks for a moment or two. It was wonderful how the little craft stuck to it, landing well within bounds in the turns to weather in a way that would have surprised most who pin their faith to “length” only. First division: ‘Gulnare,’ ‘Amy’ and ‘Doris.’ Second division, ‘Arrow,’ ‘Mischief,’ ‘May,’ and ‘Naney,’ Seven boards were sailed in the first hour, ‘Doris’ leading the first division with 9 points, ‘Gulnare’ 8; ‘Mischief’ led the second division with 10 points, ‘Arrow’ with 8, second. Serpentine M.Y.C. (London).—On July 20th, a good muster of fiftteens assembled for the fourth 15-ton match. Wind W.S.W., fresh and squally, which kept the fleet under snug canvas. Nine started : first division, ‘Neva,’ ‘Galatea,’ ‘Myos- otis,’ ‘Loma’ and ‘Phantom.’ Second division : ‘Trex’ and ‘Irene’ 15-tons, and ‘Neptune’ and ‘Quickstep’ 155.4. The first hours’ sailing found ‘Myosotis’ and ‘Loma’ leading the first division with 7 points each, ‘Galatea’ leaking badly having retired. ‘Irex’ led the second division with 6 points; ‘Quickstep’ 5 points, second. ‘Irene’ and ‘Neptune’ were badly fouled by small craft and the rear boats of the first division. The final heat was a keen fight between ‘Irex’ and ‘Myosotis’ for first place, both being hard pushed by the ‘Loma’; first the ‘Trex’ heading the score, then ‘Myosotis’; but ‘Irex,’ despite a couple of fouls, could not be kept from first honours, Mr. Burgess surpassing himself in his handling of the ‘Irex’ against such a strong opponent as Mr. Lear. Score :— ‘Myosotis’ 131381212—14. ‘Loma’ 00 2 2 38321—13. ‘Trex’2 231203 3—16. ‘Quick- step 31000100—5. Umpire, Mr. Hamond. This is, unfortunately, the last match ‘Trex’ will take part in with us, she having been sold to a friend of Sir R. Sutton. On July 24th, ‘Myosotis,’ ‘Phantom’ and ‘Nellie’ sailed a sweepstakes for one hour, in a fresh and squally Westerly wind. Fast boards were the order, nine being sailed in 55 minutes, including a stop of nearly 10 minutes to repair a broken bobstay. ‘Myosotis,’ handled in Mr, Lear’s best style made short work of the ‘Phantom,’ which in turn beat her old-time opponent ‘Nellie’ for second place. ‘Nellie’ was, however, over-canvassed for the slammers that enlivened the match. Score :—‘Myosotis’ 2 2 1 02022 2—138. ‘Phantom’ 102101111–8. ‘Nellie’ 010212000—6. If the fresh halfgale with more than an “‘edge of wet” in it that Final heat :— ‘Arrow’ began the scoring in good style, everyone expecting her to be the winner, but Nemesis, in the shape of the fouling that unfortunately prevailed throughout the heat overtook her, the ‘Golnare,’ more fortunate, taking first prize. ‘Mischief,’ too, had her share of the fouling, while ‘Doris’ picked up three small fry in as many boards, then ‘Arrow’ fouled her, and finally a row-boat, utterly destroying any chance she may have had. Score :—‘Arrow’ 382211111 12, ‘Mischief? 21120223—13. ‘Gulnare’ 030383803 2—14. ‘Doris’ 1038023 00~—9. Not much disgrace in being a loser with this sort of scoring. Mr. Saunders was the umpire. ‘Guluare’ was challenged both by ‘Mischief’ and ‘Doris’ after the race. “The best match of the year’ was the general verdict on the fifth 15ton match, sailed Aug. 17th. With half-gale blowing from the W.8.W., the umpire kept the boats going in a style that tried the wind of the competitors; fast and close was the fun, all the boats tumbling in with rarely more than a yard, and often less between them, it was a race in good earnest. Six starters :—First division, ‘Phantom’ 15, ‘May’ 10, and ‘Kelpie’ 15, S.A. Second division, ‘Irene’ 15, ‘Neptune’ and Quickstep’ 15. (8.A.) Ten boards were sailed in the first hour, ‘Phantom’ leading the first division with 17 points, ‘Kelpie’ (7 boards only) 8. Second division, ‘Neptune’ 18 points, all firsts, ‘Quickstep’ 8. The final heat was a hard fight for first honours between ‘Phantom’ and ‘Neptune.’ ‘Phantom’ lately altered, and with a new sail-plan looked extremely yacht-like, and laid out to weather in grand style, Mr. Watts handling her in a manner that deserves great praise ; ‘Neptune’ alternately leading the score with her, ‘Quiekstep’ a yard or so astern ready to drop in if either lost a foot or two and secure the board. ‘Kelpie’ retiring at the fifth turn. Ten boards were sailed, a top record, ‘Phantom’ taking first 168 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN prize by an inadvertence in adding up the score, ‘Neptune’ second, ‘Quickstep’ third. Score :— ‘Neptun’ 223133133 1—22. ‘Kelpie’ 10 002—3. ‘Quickstep’ 011211211 3—13. ‘Phantom’ 3323023222—22. Mr. Cooper was the umpire. AND CANOEIST. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. GEO, KELMAN.—Many back numbers are out of print, Most of the numbers for the last three years can be obtained at published price, viz: 1887, 232d. ; 1888-9, 344d.; per copy, post-free. No bound Vols, in stock. J.M.—Thanks for your contributions, We shall be very pleased to insert them as soon as possible. Proof-sheets will a —— — rT i —” te be sent. Kingston (Hull) M.Y.C.—We have had a busy and enjoyable time lately. First we went to Leeds, and although we did not shine we learnt the useful lesson that over-confidence brings overthrow, or perhaps we should say, oversail means overpressed, Then we went to Bridlington, and with small sails in a gale of wind, and the rough water of the Bay, came in first and second, making even scores with the good men of Scarboro, who took all the honors at Bridlington last year. On Bank Holiday, six ten-tonners competed for club prizes, when Joseph Twydell took Ist, and G. A. Curtis 2nd. Six 39 in. length class boats also competed for club prizes, when G. A. Curtis took 1st, and T. Ki. Twydell 2nd._July 22nd, eight 10-tonners came to the line for two prizes presented by Mr. A. Grassam, the first being a large colored picture of the Thistle in gold frame. This was won by G. A. Curtis; and the 2nd prize by W. H. Roberts. —July 29th, a consolation race for non-winners. Prizes: a set of spars given by Mr. Joseph Twydell, with a suite of sails by the Commodore, and a club prize for second. 7 started, John Twydell taking first, and R. Musset 2nd. Aug. 15th, a handsome set of carvers in case, value £2 2s., and a club prize for second, brought 14 yachts to the start, these being a mixed quantity of 39 in. lengthers and 10-tonners, sailing on even terms. A. Walker’s cutter ‘Albert’ 39 in. took Ist., W. H. Roberts’ cutter ‘Dauntless’ 10-tons 2nd. We have yet a number of prizes to run off before the season closes. Correspondence. J.v.B.—The best thing you can do is to get our issue for March, 1887, with design of fast medel steamer in it. Kincstown M.Y.C.—Copy too late. Next month, MODEL YACHT CLUB REGISTER. DUMBARTON.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. D. Forsyth, 54, Glasgow-road. Station–Meadow Park EDGBASTON (Birmingham).— Weight. Station —Edgbaston Canal Reservoir. L. B. Chatwin, Wellington House, Wellington-road, Hdgbastoen, Birmingham. GATESHEAD.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. J. Dobeson, 14, Claremont Place, Station—Gateshtad Park, GLASGOW.—Tonnage.—“94” Rule. Thomas Caldwell. 109, Station.—Hillhead Pond. Sandyford-street. GUERNSEY .—Tonnage—Y,R.A, F. B. Guerin, 25, High-street. Station–Model Yacht Pond. HULL.—_Kingston—Length taken on Ly.1.; also 10-ton class Y.R.A. Station—Club Lake, Inglemire Lane, Beverley Road. J. R. Windsor, Bankside, Sculcoates. KINGSTOWN (Ireland.)—Tonnage, Y.R.A, Station—Kingstown Harbor. L. H. Douglas, 6, Marine-road. LOWESTOFT.—Length and Tonnage. Station.._North Denes, Hmuss and G, Symes. Marine Chambers, London Road. LEEDS.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. W. H. Fogg, New Market-street. LONDON.—London.—Length (Lw.l.) multiplie@ by beam, not to exceed 240, also 10-ton class Y.R.A. and L. & S. A, 15-ton class. Station—-Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. Messrs. Drinan & Toulmin, L.M.Y.C., Kensington Gardens, W. Serpentine—Tonnage—yY. BR. A. and L. & 8. A, Station—The Serpentine, Hyde Park. G. Hale, 178, Hampstead-road, London, N.W. Clapham-—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Clapham Common, Station.—Long Pond, W. Jd. Bailey, $4, Lorrimore Read, 5.E. Cr Lw.l.; L.&8.A.; also 10-ton class, Station— Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. E. Tylee, 29, Oxford Square. Hyde Park. Corinthian.—Tounage Y.R.A, Station.—Long Pond, Clapham. G. C. Church, 4, Strathleven Road, Acre Lane, Brixton, 8.W. Dulwich.—Lengte l.w.]. and Y.R.A. C. L, Outridge, Goodrich Road School, E. Dulwich. MEDWAY.—Chatham.— Tonnage Y¥.R.A. G. Luxon, 89, Copenhagen Road, New Brompton. SCARBOROUGH.—Length, taken on L.w.1.; also, 10-ton class, Y.R.A Station—The Mere. David Maynard, 29, Dean Street. 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 EDITOR SUNDERLAND.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Tue EpIToR, he Model- Vachisman. Srr,-——As there have been several letters, in your columns, on ‘* Speed of Models,” perhaps you will allow me to give a case of what I believe is the fastest time for a 15-rater on WATERPROOF LIQUID GLUE rule) belonging to the London Model Yacht Club, in her Model Yacht, Canoe and Boat Builders, Amateur Joiners, Cabinet Makers, record. The modelin question is anew 75-rater (L. & S.A. trial trip, the second board down the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, 230 yards, she did in 1’.55″ a speed of 6 feet to the second. Thus she would have gone 180 yards (the Serpentine course) in 1.30,“ at the same rate. The wind in this case was E. N. E., and of moderate strength. In conclusion, I should like to state that there was an independent watch timing the speed of the boat. Iam Sir, Faithfully yours, ‘‘CUTTER.” Station—Roker Park, EK. Marlborough, 11. Brookland Road. 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