The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 6, Issue 12 – December 1889

CANOE! ST A Monthly Journal of Mode l Yacht Construction, Fitti ng and Sailing; Canoeing News, Doings of the Clubs; Yach ting Items; Corresponden ce; Sale and Exchange ; &c Vol. VI.—No. r2. DECEMBER, All Communications (except Canoein g) must be addressed ** THE Epitor of 7he Model- VYachtsman, 16: & 162, High Street, Hull.” CANOEING Communications must be addressed ‘THE EpITor of Zhe Canoeist, 46, Chesilton Rd., Munster Park, London , S.W.” THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOE IST is published on the rst of each month, and can be had of any bookseller, or will be sent on lishers, on the following terms :— application to the Pub- Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or America…… paid in advance…… 3/6 per annum Jed. or Id. stamps may be sent in paymen t, N.B,—In sending for single copies, 34d. in stamps be enclosed to cover postage, must 1889. Price 3a., Post-free 30ga. IMPORTANT. — This issue completes Vol. 6 of the “M. Vv. & C.” Subscribers desiring the Journal for 1890 are respectfully requested to advise us, and enclose P.O. for 3/6 (which includes postage) on or before 18th Dec., to enab le us to pre- pare our list for next year. Goditorial Yotes, AN interesting match has taken place at Southport, in which the Serpe ntine 10-tonner ‘OU,’ ran second. No further particulars to hand. —0-—- HuLL: Tuomas GRASSAM, 161 & 162, High Street. E. MARLBOROUGH & Co., 51, Old Bailey. Lonpon: DVERTISEMENT reach this office not later A than the 21st of Stheshould month, to secure inserti on in the following issue, Rates on application, To Foreign Subseribers !—A1l subscri ptions must be sent by Post Office Orders, payabl e to Twos, Grassam, HULL; or, if sent in Foreign Stamps , please send value in one or two stamps only, of high value.—P.O.0, made pay- able to “The Afodel-Vachtsman” will not for the future be accepted, We publish the sail-plan of Mr. Tatchell’s 15-rater ‘ Nyleptha,’ this month , and the design of the hull will appear in J anuar y number. —O— PrornasLE New Crus.—Mr. D. Lewis, of Sheerness, writes that he hag hopes that a club will be formed for next seaso n. In connection with an industrial exhibition , a class has been arranged for model yachts, and Mr. Lewis hopes the display will create sufficient interest to urge on the formation of a club. We hope so, too, and Mr. Lewis has our hearty good wishes. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST ERRATA. In November issue the sections of 15-raters were wrongly lettered. A should have been marked B, and vice versa. Our readers would no doubt see this at a glance on reading Mr. Tatchell’s letter and our remarks. Sprep Truans.—In Mr. Tansley’s account of speed trials ‘Happy New Year’ should have been 264in. l.w.l., 43in. beam, Prizz CoMPETITION. MODEL YACHT DESIGNING. By W. E. C. PHEtpPs. It is necessary to draw the attention of readers to a mistake which occurred in the first Article, and which has occasioned several letters to the author from readers, namely: in the lengths of splines given; as printed, they read 4in., 3im., Jin. and 15in., while they should read Oft., 3ft., 2ft. and 15in. The author has also discovered a mistake in the 2nd waterline in Plan II. of last month, by some slip the w.1. crosses the buttock line too far aft in the forward half; and there is also an error in the breadth at section 6, which however the reader can correct. This month is published a half-size drawing of the Body-Plan III. The writer must apologise for not being able to write any more this month, but next month the article on ‘‘design” will be continued. In regard to Rule IIT for Competition as given last mouth, it merely means that the boat must be designed to suit some recognised rule of measurement, The competition is open to a// readers of Zhe Model-Yachtsman, and not only to members of clubs. The designs must be origznal, Next month it is hoped that the name of the Judge will be announced. INTER-CLUB MATCHES. LEEDS ¥. BRADFORD, The above match was sailed on Nov. 2nd, six ‘1730’ 10-tonners representing the hopes, fears and honor of each club. The locale was fixed at Bradford, the Leeds ‘salts’ so far laboring under the great disadvantage of possessing neither a ‘habitation or a home,”’—‘‘water, water, every- where,” but ne’er a drop worth sailing on. The challenge emanated from Leeds, and therefore in the copy-book estimate of ‘morals, virtue and pluck,’ should have been rewarded, but alas, save in a negative sense (experience gained) Bradford shewed much better form.—Nevertheless, Leeds, one of our youngest clubs, has a heap of vitality, and by sticking to the objects for which the club was formed, sooner or later they will reap the sheaf or two of inter-club cups, etc., that will amply repay their early efforts. The following yachts and owners represented the clubs, viz: BRADFORD, LEEDS. ‘Flying Eagle’ W. H. Fogg # ‘Dorothy’ W. G. Richardson ‘Lizzie’ J. Lockhart v ‘Doris’ Will Rumbold ‘Marguerite’ F. C, Webber ‘Pixie’? A. Fordsmith ‘Rose’ S. Bishop ‘Sequah’ J. T. Wilson ‘Wasp’ W. Firth ‘Empress’ C. Watkins a @ a 222 ‘Triumph’ C. Blake wv ‘Banshee’ R. Walmesley The only exceptions to the cutter rig were the , Rose’ and ‘ Dorothy,’ the former sporting the snug canvas of the ’Mudian cutter, and the latter the more complicated if more picturesque wings of the schooner. At the conclusion of the first round, Leeds had but ‘ Empress’ and ‘ Pixie’ to sail off against ‘ Rose,’ ‘ Luizzie,’ ‘Banshee’ and ‘Dorothy’ of Bradford. The third round found ‘Pixie’ with the full responsibility of defending the honor of her club, against ‘ Rose,’ ‘Banshee’ and ‘Dorothy.’ ‘ Banshee’ had to suecumb to ‘Rose.’ ‘Pixie’ could not quite keep pace with ‘Rose,’ and the latter emblem of English valor made short work of ‘Dorothy.’ Time did not admit of ‘Pixie’ and ‘Dorothy’ squaring up accounts, so second honors were declared ‘easy,’ the match thus ending : ‘Rose’ (Bradford) 1. ) ‘Pixie’ Second wranglers—equal. ‘Dorothy’ } « Over-sail” was the weak point of the losing club, though they only fell into the same error that all model-yachtsmen do who begin the sport It appears to be a kind of ‘‘Hxperience entrance fee” all have to pay.—After looking at your carefully built and nicely bronzed or varnished yacht in the dining room at home with all sails seb, balloon and jib-topsail in full working order, | who can set a limit to one’s imagination at such atime? The same boat, however, in an exposed each of water with a squally N.E. blustering along, presents quite a different picture. The pretty thing lays over and wallows. The owner stands onthe bank with a penknife in his hands, and a look, a fixed look, an angry anxious look, in his eyes. Does he mean murder, or what ? no, oh! no! he only wants to cut away this balloon topsail, that neat jib topsail and as many inches of the after leach of his main-sail as he canin two minutes. However’a jovial afternoon was spent, a kind of healthy appetite gen erated, and the evening finished with ‘Hot Pot’ speeches and a general exchange of good wishes, hints and tobacco pouches. Some of the invited members still think that had the fair lady and life partner of the genial owner of the ‘Pixie’ favored the meeting with her presence, the result might have been different—However ‘Pixie’s’ owner says benefit of pluck and endurance, and gather in a | he does not believe in Home Rule. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN SERPENTINE /, MEDWAY. _ Anyone in the neighbourhood of the Sun Pier, Chatham, on Saturday, Sept. 21st, at 3 o’clock, would have observed from the gathering of people, and from time to time the arrival of model yachts, that something unusual was about to take place ; so there was, for the Serpentine club was about to sail the return match with the Medway club. As arranged, the 9-45 from Victoria brought a party of seven members of the 8.M.Y.C. with a feet of five 15-tonners, who were duly piloted to the Chatham Reform Club, where the fleet was docked and the hand- some club premises were inspected and much admired. Then, still in charge of Mr. Wade Hon. Secretary, of the Medway club, and Mr. Waters, Chairman, quarters of a visit was paid to the far-famed Chatham Lines; thence to the headthe Model Yacht Club at the Old Brompton Caté, where the inner man was administered unto and refreshed. Shortly after two o’clock the Medway members began to arrive, and. it was pleasant indeed to see how heartily each man who had taken part in the June match was greeted by the Serpentine men —Surely, it could have been only yesterday they parted! But it was time to steer again for the Reform Club, where stations were drawn for ; and it was decided that this should really be an inter-club match, team against team, the club making the highest score to be the winner: thus making it important that each man should _do his level best for the honour of his club. The entries were: Medway: ‘Buttercup,’ Mr. Batty; ‘Thistle,’ Mr. Cook; ‘Laura,’ Mr. Hughes ; ‘Nellie,’ Mr. Andrews; ‘Mayflower,’ Mr. Luxon ; ‘Trex,’ Mr. Bartlett; ‘Bridesmaid,’ Mr. Green : ‘Snatcher,’ Mr. Rivett; ‘Ithel,’ Mr. Burridge ; and ‘ Gertrude,’ Mr. Jackells. Serpentine M.Y.C.: ‘Neptune,’ Mr. Hale; Roper; ‘Nellie,’ Mr. Reynolds; Cooper; ‘Phantom’ Mr. Watts. acting as sailing master for ‘Irene,’ ‘Galatea,’ Mr, Mr. Mr. Burgess Mr. Reynolds. Adjournment was now made tothe Sun Pier where the models were rigged in a heavy squall from the W.S.W. accompanied with rain. After a trial trip all round, the wind dying away to a light breeze and the rain clearing off, the fifteen yachts were got in line, and at 4-10 were got away to a capital start by pistol shot, excitement and admiring now crowded pier. amid the exclamations of the A capital race to the buoy on the last of the ebb tide followed, ‘Thistle,’ ‘Nellie, ‘Buttercup’ and ‘Neptune’ leading the fleet down—but where are those Serpentine boats going—hullo! hi!! Back they tack, and the buoy is rounded as follows: ‘Thistle’ 4 brs. 44 mins. ‘Nellie’ (M.M.Y.C.) 4 hrs, 45 mns. ‘Buttercup’ 4 hrs. 454 mus. ‘Irex’ 4 hrs, 453 ms. AND CANOEIST. 223 ‘Laura’ 4 hrs. 46 mns. ‘Neptune’ 4 hrs. 47 ms. followed by ‘Mayflower, ‘Galatea,’ ‘Trene,’ ‘Phantom,’ ‘Gertrude,’ ‘Nellie’ (S.M.Y.C.), ‘Snatcher’ and ‘Bridesmaid,’ each about one minute behind the other, Then with sheets hauled well aft they race off for home, anda truly handsome sight they make with white sails gleaming in the glowing sunset, the crews of the various vessels crowding on deck to admire the pretty fleet. The line was crossed in the following order :— 1 ‘Thistle’ Tons. 32 2 ‘Buttercup’ = 30 5 30 30 27 390 14 15 15 5 5 35 4d 506 5 5 5 5 44g 47 48… 50… 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ‘Laura’ ‘Nellie’ ‘Mayflower’ ‘Trex’ ‘Neptune’ ‘Galatea’ ‘Phantom’ hrs. 5 mins, 20 as Bde §0 awe oe No. of points. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4, «6f0K.. 4 3 2 10 ‘Trene’ 15 II ‘Nellie’ 5 15 12 ‘Gertrude’ 6 5 35 23 fe) 6 6 12 16 6 fs) oO 23 fs) 13 ‘Bridesmaid’ 14 ‘Snatcher’ 32 ‘Ethel’ not timed. I Medway Club 45 points; Serpentine Club 10 points. Mr, Johnson of the Medway elub acted as starter and timist. Mr. Wade for the Medway and Mr, Hamond for the Serpentine clubs were the referees. Course from the Sun Pier to a buoy off Upnor Castle, about three miles. No time allowance was given for difference of tonnage. The fleet having been stowed away, the competitors made a ‘“short-leg” back to head quarters, where a handsome spread was await- ing, and to which about 30 sat down and did complete justice. Mr. Walters (M.M.Y.C.) in the chair and Mr. Hale (Hon. Sec. 8.M.Y.C.) in the vice-chair. After some congratulatory re- marks by the Chairman, Mr. Wade rose to propose the health of the visitors, and during the course of a bright and humorous speech cautioned his fellow clubmen against thinking too much of their victory, for after all theirs were the larger craft; and trusted that that gathering was but the fore-runner of many to follow. Mr. Hale in pleasure it gave to have thanks on behalf of the handsome manner in entertained replying expressed the the honour of returning Serpentine club for the which they had been by the Medway club; and after some remarks on the sport and its prospects, proposed the success of the Medway club, coupling with it the name of Mr. Wade, speaking in the highest terms of that gentleman’s services to his club and the sport. Songs and instrumental music followed, and a pleasant evening Was spent, an appropriate ending of a memorable day. The winner centreboarder. ‘Thistle’ was formerly a Her owner has discarded it in 224 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOKEIST. favor offixed keel, with very satisfactory results, | was successful in beating her opponent. In the ‘Gertrude,’ a new boat, was afloat for the first time, and will, no doubt, give her rivals shaking up when her owner gets her in trim. _ Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper only, and forwar ded to the Eprror later than the 2oth of each insertion in the following issue, month, to ensure Serpentine M. Y. C_—Rain and fog has almost stopped sailing during the many members have seized last month ; but the opportunity to overhaul hulls and gear, and genera lly set their houses in order. new some “‘ten” of Mr. Burgess has launched a heavy displacement, and handeasy lines that bids fair to outpace his ‘Mischief. Two fifteen raters are ready for launching and a couple of 15-tonners are on the stocks, so that one might almost imagi ne spring rather than winter were at hand. On October 26th, Mr. Holmes, at present stayi ng at Manchester, entered his ‘Oll’ in the 10-to n match, at Southport regatta, and after a keen race in the final for first honours against the Liverpool ‘Claribel’ obtained the second prize. Death, too, has been with us. On October 29th, the great Captain summoned a young and promising sailor from us on the long voyage. This is the first time in the club’s long history, that it has been called upon to pay its mournful tribute to the dead. Three more matches have been fixed for this year—one, the second annua l Christmas match, promising to be even better than last year’s, which had a prize all round , including the umpire. for prizes presented by the ladies of the elub, on Saturday, |Oct. 5th, when eight boats put in an appearance. This match was & consolation ‘Aziola’ was again first, ‘Dodo ’ second, and ‘Coral’ third.—All being well our next season will commence about the begin ning of April.— A few of our members took part in an inter-club match at Southport, on Octr. 26th, one of them winning second prize in the 10-ton class. The Southport Club was again to the fore as regards good fellowship and courtesy, and our men spent a very enjoyable day indee d, although it was very cold. LowestofM. t Y.C.—On the 13th N ovem ber, Mr Tansley, sen., reached his 72nd birthday, and being still fond of the sport of model yachting, he began the day by a visit to the pond, and the indulgence in some competition with other members of the club. We had the representatives of three generations racing together in Mr. Tansley, his son and grandson, whilst the ladies of the same family are very enthusiastic upholders of the sport, Clapham M. ¥. C. ( London.) — The 9-ton match, fixed for October oth, was started, but owing to very heavy rain had to be discontinued, and the 6-ton match fixed for the following Saturday, October 12th, fared no better, having to be abandoned because the wind died away soon after starting. On the 19th Oct., a 3-to n match was sailed, ‘Trixie’ being Ist, « Sandfly ’ 2nd, and ‘Polly’ 8rd. On the 26th October, another 3-ton match took place, for the senior members of the club, to take the place of the Manchester M. Y.C.—Our season closed with a handicap match beating ‘Phantom’ in the sail-off. ‘Arizola’ won the third heat cleverly with 6 points. In the final, Qoeings of the Clubs, not second heat, ‘Dodo’ and ‘Phan tom’ tied, ‘Dodo’ a one, members who had not won a first prize during the season only being eligible. The entries were: ‘Hilda,’ ‘Coral ,’ ‘Lone-Star,’ ‘Sarnia,’ ‘Dodo,’ ‘Adele ,’ ‘Alma? and ‘Phantom.’ ‘Coral’ and ‘Sarni a’ tied with four points each in the first heat which was sailed in almost a dead calm and took about two hours to get through. It beginning to grow dark it was decided to postpone the other heats to Saturday, Nov. 2nd. Before the party separa ted, however, they partook of a very nice impromptu tea in the boat-house, arranged and presided over by Mrs. Dempsey, who was ably assisted by several other ladies.—On Nov. 2nd, four other boats entered (making 12 in all) viz: ‘Gertrude,’ ‘Laura,’ ‘Aziola,’ and ‘Hgerton.’ In the sail-off by ‘Coral’ and ‘Sarnia’ for the first heat, ‘Coral’ senior 3-ton match of the regatta which had to be abandoned, resulting in ‘ Trixie’ taking Ist prize, ‘Griffin’ 2nd, and ‘Jane’ 3rd. match was sailed on Nov. 2nd, A 9-ton and the result was ‘Countess’ Ist, ‘Pear l’ 4nd, and ‘Alice’ 8rd. This completes our saili ng for this year. On the evening of the 7th Nov. , a smoking concert was held in connection with the club; besides the members present. there were about 50 friends We had a most enjoyabl e evening and the event was a great suceegs, Corinthian (London) M.V. C.—Since our last report we have had some capital sailing. The frst match was on 26th Octo ber, when ‘ Bessie,’ ‘ Primrose,’ ‘Neptune,’ and ‘Neva’ started for the second trial for the cup referred to in our last. A start was made at 3-30, in a very strong breeze from E by S, which gave a run and a beat. 12 heats were sailed in 1 hour 15 minutes, and all were closely contested, the finish being ‘Neptune,’ 27; ‘Neva,’ 26; ‘Bessie,’ THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN 17; ‘Primrose, 14; so that ‘Neptune’ was winner. On 2nd November, there was again a fine breeze from WNW., whea the following started ab 3 p.m.: ‘Bessie,’ ‘Gazelle,’ ‘Primrose,’ ‘Neptune,’ and ‘Neva.’ 10 heats were done in about an hour, exciting, but ‘ and the contest was very Neptune’ again managed to score highest, and was declared winner for the second time, the others were all very close as will be seen by the final score, which was ‘ Neptune,’ 17; ‘Bessie,’ 14; ‘Primrose,’ 14; ‘Neva,’ 14: and ‘Gazelle,’ 11. On the 9th there was a nice breeze from NNW, which made it a reach both ways, and the excitement was great as ‘Neptune’ being the longest boat had the best chance on that point of sailing and as she would get the cup if she won this time, the others were of course on their mettle and did their very best, but ‘Neptune’ again proved herself the fastest and won easily. The starters were ‘Bessie,’ ‘Primrose,’ ‘Neptune,’ and <‘ Neva,’ and 12 heats were done by all in 65 minutes, the finish being ‘ Neptune,’ 23; ‘Neva,’ 18; ‘ Bessie, 16; and ‘ Primrose,’ 15; so that ‘Neptune’ made 23 out of a possible 24, and her owner, Mr. Ramplen, junr., was congratulated on all sides, at having become the fortunate possessor of the handsome cup. It is rather singular to find that they scored exactly according to length, ‘ Neptune’ being 414 x 74; ‘Neva,’ 402 x 738; ‘Bessie,’ 384 x 8; and ‘ Primrose,’ 86 x 84; so this is another proof that length is of the utmost importance in models, as ‘Neptune’ has wou three successive matches on all points of sailing. Our newest 10-tonner ‘Sunbeam’ (Mr. Hugo) is 424 x7, and from trials it is thought that she will be a hard nut to crack, and we shali no doubt have something reliable to report about her in our next. Meanwhile some of our members are going in for 15-tonners, and early next year there will probably be five or six of them ready to compete. Dundee M. Y. C.—A general meeting was held in Lamb’s Hotel, on Oct 25th, when the following officers were elected :—W. Anderson, Esq., Commodore; Capt. J. Nairn, Vice-Commodore; John Patrick, Treasurer; Jas. Cant, Senr., Sec.; D. Hynd, Chief Steward; J. Ronney, D. Wood, J. Cant, Junr., A. Robertson and W. Henderson, Committee; A. Kennedy, Boathouse-keeper. The Treasurer’s report was then read and adopted, which showed a balauce in hand of £2-17-3%. Chief Steward Smith occupied the chair, in the absence of the Commodore. The annual festival was held in Lamb’s Hotel, Oct 28th. In the absence of Commodore Anderson, Mr. D. Hynd was called to the chair. After an excellent tea, a programme of vocal and instru- AND CANOEIST, mental music was carried and gentlemen. 225 out by several ladies At the conclusion, Lord Provost Hunter presented the prizes which had been won during the season. The following is the prize list :—Five-ton class, 1, D. Roney; 2, W. Anderson. Thirty-ton class, 1, J. Cant, Junr. ; 2, Capt. Nairn. Fifteen-ton class, 1, D. Wood; 2, Capt. Nairn. Twenty-ton elass, 1, J. Patrick; 24, D. Hynd. Twentyfive-ton class, 1, H. Patrick; 2, Capt. Nairn. Ten-ton class, (Lord Provost's Cup) 1, J. Roney; 2, D. Millan. Special Races.—15-ton class, 1, T. M’Farlane; 2, Alex. Sinith; 3, J. Cant, Senr, Ten-ton class, I. A. Smith; 2, W. Mains: 8.3. Patrick. Fiveton class, 1, W. Mains; 2, J. Patrick: 3, D. Wood. A vote of thanks to the Lord Provost for his attendance and also to the Chairman concluded the proceedings. Albert M.Y.C.—Distaipution or Prizes.— On Wednesday, Nov. 20th, the club held their annual tea, dance, and distribution of prizes at the St. Andrew’s Hall, West Dock St. There was a large number present, who did full justice toanexcellentrepast. Aftertea the distribution of the prizes and concert took place, Councillor Richardson occupying the chair.—The Chairman in his opening remarks, said that many of their members had been very successful in obtaining prizes during the past season, as the number of prizes testified that the yacht of one gentleman, had obtained no less than eight prizes. He then proceeded with the distribution of prizes, which was as follows :—In the Scarborough match, 20 ton class, Mr. Farr, took the Ist prize, silver watch; 2, Mr. Hodgson, 15s. ; 3, Master Macmillan, magic lantern. 10-ton class—1, Mr. Ness, watch; 2, Mr. Jarratt, butter cooler ; 3, Mr. Hobbs, Junr., tobacco jar. Easter Monday Bank Holiday, 20-ton class—1, Mr. Farr, watch and chain, presented by Mr. King, M. P.; 2, Mr. Lily, ash pan. 10-ton class—1, Mr. Ness, wateh and chain; 2, Mr. Hobbs, biscuit box, presented by Mr. Grotrian, M. P. Whit-Monday 30-ton class—1, Mr. Harris, kettle; 2, Mr. Farr, locket, presented by Mr. Wilson, M. P. 20-ton class—1, Mr. Farr, cruet stand; 2, Mr. Ness, lamp. 10-ton class—1, Mr. Hobbs, spoons. August Bank Holiday, 30-ton class—l, Mr. Farr, leg of mutton, presented by Mr. Smith; 2, Mr. Skow, knives and forks. 20-ton class— 1, Mr. Farr, kettle; 2, Mr. Lily, knives and forks. 10-ton class—1, Mr. Hobbs, claret jug ; 4, Mr. Harris, gold ring ; 3, Mr. Skow, coalpan. Saturday spoons, Sailings —20-ton class—Mr. Farr, 10-ton class—Mr. Janan, cruet stand, Club prizes, October 13th.—20-ton class—Mr. Sawyer, ham, presented by Mr. Cussons. The last prizes he had to give away reflected the 226 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN greatest credit upon the club—the North York- shire Challenge Shield. This shield was presented by Alderman North, to the Leeds Model Yacht Club, who put it up for competition every year. Five clubs—Leeds, Bradford, Scar- borough, Kingston (Hull), and Albert (Hull)— entered for the competition, each club producing six yachts of the 1O-ton class. The Albert Club _had succeeded in bringing all the prizes away, Mr. Bell having won the shield, Mr. Ness, pair of opera glasses, and Mr. Jarratt, the third prize. A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr. Harris to the Chairman, for presiding over the meeting, having ‘been unanimously carried, the rooms were cleared for dancing, which was indulged in until the small hours of the morning. Songs were also given by Messrs. Lancaster, Travers, Biyth, Kay, and Miss Hobbs, and stump speeches were given by Mr. Clarke. Gorrespoudence, Letters must bear the name and address of the writers, (not necessarily for publication), Anonymous letters and enquiries will not be acknowledged, All communications to be addressed to THE Epiror. Jarrow-on-Tyne, November 18th, ¥88Q, THE Epiror, The Model- Yachtsman. Sik,—In the report of the Dulwich M.Y.C. in your this month’s issue, Mr. Blanchard’s paper boat, the ‘Fox,’ is very favourably commented on. If Mr. Blanchard is a reader of our paper, would he mind giving us an article on the making of paper boats, if not, could any other correspondent oblige, more particularly letting us know what are the advantages, if any, of paper over wood, as I have long had an idea that models might be made of paper, but have no idea of the right way to set about it. Would Mr. Tansley, of Lowestoft, give us some more particulars of his “Happy New Year.” Is the one mentioned on page 204 the same as the one on page 208 as I cannot reconcile the different lengths; on page 204 it is given as 30in., in the first column of page 208 as 23ins., and in the second column of same page as 26ins. Now, though living at present at Jarrow, was born and brought up at Great Yarmouth, so that I should knowa little of the East coast beach yawls, and if my memory serves me rightly they are bow and stern as near as possible alike, that is, square or upright like a cutter’s bow, thereby making very little, if any difference between length on 1,w.]. and length over all. T am aware that the beach yawls are remarkably swift boats, but if Mr. Tansley’s model is rigged with the same kind of lug sails as the large boat, would it not be a great disadvantage in racing to have to lower the sails and hoist on the other side of the mast when going about. Iam afraid that any gain in speed would be sadly counterbalanced by the time lost in shifting the sails, as I am certain that the foresail in a two masted boat and the foresail and mainsail in a three masted boat had to be altered in going about, the mizen being so shaped and hoisted as not to need lowering, Would it be asking Mr, Tansley too much, to give us the lines of ‘Happy New Year,’ With apologies for trespassing so much on your valuable space, I am, yours, &c., JARROWITE. TONNAGE 7 SAIL- TONS, THE Epitor, Afodel- Vachtsman. S1r,—Mr. Phelps has wandered from the points of this comroversy, and which points are the fairness or unfairness AND CANOEIST. of racing craft as exemplified by vessels being a greater tonnage often far in excess of the mere nomination at which they are raced Also the penalties of sail-tons form the second point in this controversy. On this second point Mr, Phelps has not understood what has been advanced, and probably from not reading my book on sail-tons, In that book he may find hundreds of examples which shew, that when the same tonnage or rating is maintained the length of the vessel cannot be increased without paying the penalty ofa higher rating, or of less canvas. Mr. Phelps advances the converse of the above, but leaving out the important feature, that the rating is to be maintained the sae for comparison with the penalized rating, or the rule would net apply. So little does he understand what he is writing about that his very example of ‘ Petronilla’ turns against himself, Comparing ‘ Petronilla’ of 62'8 lw.], with ‘Yarana’ of 66 I,w.l., and quoting the example to cruch me with, he simply exposes his own dulness, ana asks the question ‘“‘ What is the result?” The result is that ‘ Petronilla’ is 3°4 feet shorter than ‘ Yarana’ owing to carrying more canvas; thus the attempt to misrepresent what I state turns against Mr. Phelps, and shews that he does not understand what he is controverting about, or what follows from the use of sail-tons. Thus, though the converse of my rulc is not of necessity true in all cases, and with the rating left out—still in this case it happens to be so, unfortunately for Mr. Phelps, who also endeavours to answer his question by raising a side issue of speed. We are not discussing speed at all! Noram Ia model maker! Nor have I at any time offered to make a 30-ton model to race his 25-rater with; but what I advanced was—that his 25-rater is equivalent to a 30-ton model by my system of ballast-tons. Surely this is plain enough, even for Mr, Phelps to understand. Lastly, mathematicians do not explain their formulas, and most certainly not in newspaper articles. Also, as regards the explanation of my formula, it is best judged by its results, and my publications contain hundreds of examples, which more than sufficiently witness to the force and precision of the formula. Mr. Phelps neglects to read these publications, and then attacks me. as ifI had failed to put in evidence, such as shall and does substantiate the fitness of the formula. I am, yours truly, Nov. 14th, 1889. Lizur. E. MIppLeton. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. ORION.—The conditions published will furnish you with all the particulars you require. The size and shape of the lead keel will not be required, as some may think it best to fix it the whole length and some only under the middle body. Itis not necessary to design a length class boat of 40 inches, but it is necessary to design the boat 40 inches on the I.w.1., and it may be a ‘1730’ or ‘94’ rule tonnage boat, a weight class boat, a rating boat, or a length class boat, D, Lewis.—No doubt the original intention was a 20- rater, but as very few clubs use that size the condition has been altered to suit a larger number. = Verbreitetste Sportzeitung Deutschlands. Wochentlich eine Nummer, reich flustrirt. Probe- nummern gratis vom ,,Wassers port”, Berlin SW.