The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 5, Issue 5 – May 1888

ey bs >a las * THE ENLARGED SER#ES Alodel-Wachtsman ANT CA NOHIST. FROM AN INSTANTANEOUS PHOTO. BY W. U. KIRK. WEST COWES, F.W. A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News} Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &c. Vol. V.—No. 5. 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The manufac-. turers are Sissons Bros., Ltd., Sculcoates, Hull. —QO— Mr. Tansiey of Lowestoft, writes that he has built a model of a Yarmouth and Lowestoft yawl, from the lines published in “Yacht and Boat Sailing,” but with a little more depth of body and a deep keel. He finds the model holds her own with models of other types so far, but as model-yachting is beginning to stride out in his district, perhaps she will succumb in due course to the mevitable cutter. —_—O— We have been favored with programmes for the season from the Liverpool and Gateshead Clubs, both of which promise good sport for the members, and our hope is that the various fixtures planned may be blessed with suitable weather. The specially interesting iterns of the nearly as possible. This discovery will be of the ereatest service to the large clubs that have hung back from the adoption of sail-area and length rating on account of the amount of labour likely to result from having all the sails to measure and the area to calculate, and we specially commend it to the notice of our readers, some of whom will be able to find the time to make comparisons of the simple and more complex methods, and let us have the benefit of their calculations. A presentation has been made to Mr. Dobeson, of the Gateshead club, on his leaving for British Columbia. The account which came to hand too late for last month’s issue, will be found in Club Doings. OUR ILLUSTRATION PAGES. MODE OF CALCULATING THE POSITION OF THE CENTRE OF EFFORT OF SAILS. Tue Epiror, Zhe Model- Yachtsman, Sir,-—Since you express a desire to have the above, I herewith send it. In order to calculate the C.E. of sails, it is first of all necessary to know their areas. The areas of the sails are easily found, thus: {taking your sail-plan of December, 1887), the mainsail is divided into two triangles by the line A.C, into A. B.C, and A.C.D, The line A.B, is cut by a line at right angles to ita and produced to C, These lines are measured and the one multiplied by the other and divided by 2. The other sails are treated in a similar manner. Area of Mainsail – == ——-—— = 545’6 square ft. 2 2 AC x6 43 x 21°75 2 Gateshead programme are an open class match for models above 15 tons. x 22’5 48°5 ABxa = On July 7th, 10-ton match for South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and Gateshead clubs; and July: 21st, 15-ton match for the same clubs. —O— «Boy’s Own Parer” on MopEn YacuTine.— The «B. O. P.,” a paper unapproached in quality for boys, and containing much valuable reading for men, commences its annual review of our sport in its issue of March 31st, and we should advise all who follow the pastime to read what is said about us. The article says the event of 1888 will be the adoption of sail-area measure- ment, aud then gives the Y. R. Association rule of calculating the sail-area. This will prove useful to clubs about to adopt a sail-area and length class. Another useful piece of information is, that the ‘‘ Claphamites ” have discovered that if the length of the base of sail is taken from tip of boom to bowsprit end, and this multiplied by half the height from the deck to the topsail halyard block, the result will be the sail-area as Area of Staysail Area of Jib 2 —== 4622 —— 39 x 16°5 EFxG ee == 38475 . 2 53°5 x 13 2 2 LMxN Area of Jib-header – ‘ 2 HIxkK cae 5, 1007°8 sq. ft, of whole sail. 365 x 14 — = 25555 = —— 7 – 2 The total area of these sails is 1965°5 square feet. The curved foot of each sail is not calculated, and the area for the jib-header is the triangle L.M.N.; M.N. being the base formed by the gaff. To calculate the position of centre of effort (C.E.), the centre of gravity of each sail must first be found. The Mainsail is divided into four triangles by lines AC and BD, forming ABC and ACD, Take ABC, the line AB is cut in its middle at a and a line drawn to ¢. AC is now treated in the same way at 6 and a line produced to B. The point of intersection of AC and Bé, «t is the centre cf gravity of the triangle ABC. The triangle ACD is next dealt with, AC is divided at 4 already, a line is produced from to D. DA is next divided at C and a line produced from C to ¢, giving the point #2. The third triangle is BCD. Bisect CD in @ and producea line d to B, and on si +3. coe al ae a OdUCINe a The remaining angle is ABD, have been bisected in @ and c, D and A respectively, the ne tO C, we have line AB and render designing and by producing lines to we have «4. The C.E. made in of the #4, and the point ofintersection X5 is the centre of gravity x Pa3== 1965°5 Moments. Mainsail 1007.8 x P 24 = 21 == 21164’0 Topsail 225°5x Pa6=— 51 = II §00°0 Staysail 384-4 x P x5 = 15°35 —= 5960’0 “ ce are similar to those I supplied to the Guernsey Model Yacht Club, but altered to suit a course of 1000 yards. This will give a basis for any club to work upon and can be readily altered to fit to the length of the course used, SCALE FOR 1730” RULE TONNAGE, 2 1577 L.W.L. 4 553 S$ 6 1373 9» ,, 1315 1266 7 5, 9 Io 14725 It is however usual to calculate C.E. without the topsail, and this your readers can easily do for themselves by following the above methods. A gaif-topsail would be treated like the mainsail, 2.2. be divided into 4 triangles. There are other modes of ascertaining these particulars by rule of thumb, such as drawing the sail-pla n to scale on to still retain unity, and I doubt much if this saves much trouble, and if it does, one, at any rate, looses the pleasure of calculating out the various points which 30in. 360. 42in 4, 1069 15 1102 seconds, 5) 1054 1228 – 3 995 952 30 ., = 98 5, 167 3 40 5, , 1143 886 , 50 4» 830 “> SCALE FOR LENGTH CLASsEs, 1747 seconds, 1475 ” =, » 1804 1747 } 1649 tons 20 25 Lbs. Sec. 2 3 12 14 ” ‘ 18in. l.w.l. 24in seconds, OP. CE is above 98275 balancing the card on a pin point. lons I» 112000 as ad MODEL YACHTs. SiR,—In reply to the request for further particulars as to the scale of time allowance for handicapping model yachts, I have pleasure in sending you the following tables, which 50510 cutting it out so In one Bhatedi 39310 cardboard, careful extra MASS HANDICAPPING )44361’0(22’5 ft. that 39310 y little full-sized suit could be carried except in light weather they have model sailing yet to learn. —-Ep,] P#7 = 16°§ = = §737’0 1965°5 “a THE Epriror, 7he Model-Vachtsman. summed by the whole area of sails. 347°7 x that case where the full sail-plan was tried in a strong wind the reverse is recorded, but if anyone imagined that the 2433°9 14188 To ascertain the height of C.E. from the L.W.L., multiply the sail areas by the height of the centres of the sails respectively, and divide she whole of the moments Jib him information have proved themselves good vessels, )36897°8/18°7 ft. that 19655 CE is aft of P. tt, and agree with gravity in a fore and aft directi on. The C.E. of sails 1s about ‘o§ of the L.W.L. forwar d of the C.L, R. The sail-plan shows the full sized suit for the lightest weather and has been tried satisfac torily, and the boat has been tried satisfactorily in a gale of wind with trysail and medium sized jib, A large number of boats have been built from the plan, and according to our 39331’7 172428 158240 Area in Bq. ft. recreation, and The lines perpendicular to the base of triangles in the jib, staysail, and gaff-topsail are not shown on the drawing. [We have made the addition of the immerse d portion of the hull of the design published in january number, showing the position of C.L. R., and position of section of greatest area, this point being also the centre of Moments. 347°7x 7’0-= very pleasant disappointment. If the knowing ones would only give their experience in the Mfodel-Vachtsman and unselfishly do all they could to help beginners, they would not only add vastly to the interest of the paper, but lose little by their generosity. ARTHUR NEWALL, Gateshead M.Y.C. Mainsailx Px = 1007’8 x 3N°5 = 31745°7 Topsail x Pat = 225°5 X,20°0 = 4510°0 Staysail x Px2 = 384’°5x 80 = 30760 . designing a are others besides myself who chink they know how to design a model, but when she is tried she is found a the moment for jib decause it is forward of P are added and the sum divided by the whole area of the sails gives the distance that the CE is aft of P. Jib For myself, I have found the thought spent over drawings would save a great deal of after trouble and disappointment,” but what is wanted, is guidance for that ‘extra thought.” I have no doubt there horizontally, any measurement so taken must be DEDUCTE D from the MOMENTS, which is forward of P, The areas of sails are then put into a column and multiplied by the distances of each respective sail from P, the moments minus it. yacht number, of that sail. The staysail is already a triangle; as is the jib. The former FEG. FE bisect in /, and EG in g, producing lines to F and G, thus forming x6; the latter FIK will be treated in the same way and we haxe +7, The jib-header may be also treated as a jib by bisecting ML and MN in m and # We now have to find the **centre of effort” of the sails, that is, the spot where the wind would beat so as to havea centre, and is similar to the C.L.R. in the hull. To do this we draw a line perpendicular to the water line, from the foreside of the stem, PP, Next measure in lines parallel to the waterline the distance from P to CE of mainsail, staysail and jib, and jib-header s, ft must be remembered that when calculating distances Areas in aqu. ft. science. highly to be recommended during long evenings. I have read Mr, Dreaper’s letter in your Februar mainsail is now found by joining «1 with x2, and *3 with Areas. a time passed in trying to worry out the various calculations BD . 48in. I.w.1. 990 seconds. ” S4in. ” 1340 ” 6oin. ” Ii 1349». 20 1195 918 858 1167 i’s 66in. 4, .808 I061 72m. 4, 754 SCALE FOR Weicut Hanprcap. Lbs. Sec. Lbs. Sec. I2 13 — 1326 1304 25 30 1143 «1102 Lbs. Sec, 65 945 72 75 930 918 S 1577 14 1284 O 1521 … 35 15 1069 1266 7 . 1475 40 1040 * f250 1436… , 45 1016 59 go 885 995 95 875 % [oe 1402 1373 |. ., 16 IZ 1235 .. 80 906 85 895 18 [2ar – 55 19 976 1208 roo .. §=6866 60 9Qg59 120 835 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. by bisecting BD in ¢ and producing a line to C, we have +3. The remaining angle is ABD, the line AB and BD have been bisected in @ and c, and by producing lines to D and A respectively, we have x4. The C.E. of the highly to be recommended during long evenings. mainsail is now found by joining x1 with x2, and «3 with I +4, and the point ofintersection X5 is the centre of gravity of that sail. jib. FE bisect’ in J, and EG in g, are others The jib-header may be also treated as a jib by bisecting ML and MN in m and x We now have to find the Areas in aqu. ft. Areas. ft. Moments, Jib moments Moments, Mainsail 1007.8 x P #4 == 21 = 21164’0 Topsail 225°5x Px6=<=- 51 = I1§00°0 Staysail 384°4 x P ws == 15'5 —= 5960'0 1965'5 satisfactorily aE in a gale and the boat of wind with A large number of boats to our In one was tned in a strong wind L.W.L. tons 1577 seconds. I2 do 1450 ~ 1373 14 ee Da os 3, 995 7 » 1228 5) a 52 30 , 918 t 1195 ic 1143 | Lbs. Sec. 4 5 6 F054 25 301n 2 4, te 36in 42in. 3 20 1069 1266 24in. 98275 TS T315 1102 seconds, 5, 4, 1167 18in. lw.L 112000 tons m :) 39310 looses Ps give a basis for any club to work upon and can be readily altered to fit to the length of the course used. SCALE FOR “1730” RuLeE TonNA GR. CE is above at any rate, si MODEL are similar to those I supplied to the Guernsey Model Yacht Club, but altered to suit a course of 1000 yards. This will S the pleasure of calculating out the various points which teats VACHTS. THE Epiror, The Model- Vachtsman, Sir,—In reply to the request for further particulars as to the scale of time allowance for handic apping model yachts, I have pleasure in sending you the fullowing tables, which 2 | 14725 It is however usual to calculate C.E. without the topsail, and this your readers can easily do for themselves by following the above methods. A _gaff-topsail would be treated like the mainsail, 7.¢. be divided into 4 triangles. There are other modes of ascertaining these particulars by rule of thumb, such as drawing the sail-plan to scale on cardboard, cutting it out so as to still retain unity, and balancing the card on a pin point. I doubt much if this AGE HANDICAPPING 50510 saves much trouble, and if it does, one, tried they have model sailing yet to learn. —Ep. ] }44361'0(22°5 ft. that - been full-sized suit could be carried except in light weather 5737'0 39310 but lose little by the reverse is recorded, but if anyone imagined that the the whole of the 347°7 x P #7 == 16°5 = myself who think they know how to case where the full sail-plan summed by the whole area of sails. Jab February careful extra have been built from the plan, and according information have proved themselves good vessels, 14188 To ascertain the height of C.E. from the L.W.L., multiply the sail areas by the height of the centres of the ft. besides trysail and medium sized jib. 158240 é your little weather and has been tried satisfac torily, 172428 Area in sq. ft. in “a _ The lines perpendicular to the base of triangles in the jib, staysail, and gaff-topsail are not shown on the drawing. [We have made the addition of the immersed portion of the hull of the design published in January number, showing the position of C.L.R., and position of section of greatest area, this point being also the centre of gravity in a fore and aft direction, The C.E. of sails is about ‘os of the L.W.L, forward of the C.L.R. The sail-plan shows the full sized suit for the lightest has )36897 °8(18°7 ft. that 19655 CE is aft of P, divide letter that ARTHUR NEWALL, Gateshead M.Y.C. x Pa3= 347°7x J'O = 2433°9 sails respectively, and him add vastly to the interest of the paper, 393317 1965°5 Dreaper’s their generosity, Mainsail x Px = 1007°8 x 31'S = 31745°7 Topsail x P x1 = 225°5 X,20°0 = 4510°0 Staysail x Pa2 = 384'°§x" So = 3076°0 , Mr. design a model, but when she is tried she is found a disappointment. If the knowing ones would only give their experience in the Afodel- Vachtsman and unselfishly do all they could to help beginners, they would not only **centre of effort” of the sails, that is, the spot where the wind would beat so as to havea centre, and is similar to the sails are then put into a column and multiplied by the distances of each respective sail from P. the moments minus the moment for jib éecazse it is forward of P are added and the sum divided by the whole area of the sails gives the distance that the CE is aft of P. read and agree with thought spent over drawings would save a great deal of after trouble and disappointment,” but what is wanted, is guidance for that ‘‘extra thought.” I bave no doubt there producing lines to F and G, thus forming x6; the latter HIK will be treated in the same way and we haxe x7. C.L.R. in the hull. To do this we draw a line perpendicular to the water line, from the foreside of the stem, PP. Next measure in lines parallel to the waterline the distance from P to CE of mainsail, staysail and jib, and jib-header s, ft must be remembered that when calculating distances horizontally, any measurement so taken must be DEDUCTED from the MOMENTS, which is forward of P. The areas of have number, The staysail is already a triangle; as is the The former FEG. 83 render designing a science. For myself, I have found the time passed in trying to worry out the various calculations made in yacht designing a very pleasan t recreation, and 1894 1747 1649 » e 40 35 ,, ay 886 n 50 ,, 830 3 Hy Pa SCALE FoR LENGTH C1assEs. 1747 seconds. 48in. l.w.l. 990 seconds, 1475 ” 54in. 4, 918 a9 1167 ‘5 66in. ,, .808 4, Yr061 "3 72in, 4, 754 SCALE FoR Weicut Hanpi cap. on sa 134045 .. Lbs. ez, IE 244% IZ IZ 6oin. ,, Lbs. Sec. 858 ,, Lhs. Sec. 20 T195 4329 65 945 25 1143 72 930 1284 cacy 30 «1102 75 15 12h 35 918 1521 80 906 16 40 1069 T'S... «645 «106 go 885 1577 14 040 85 895 7 Y475 8 1436 1402 1B lees 1O 1373 55 976 19 100) s208 =:866 60 959 120 6835 9 17 1245 5° 995 95 875 | THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOKEIST. dummy at the Pier while the members went and ‘‘Seconds” represent the time that 84 ‘The columns headed will be occupied by each size of boat in going over the course of 1000 yards; so that supposing two boats are racing together, the time aliowance should be the difference between the number of seconds placed opposite each of their sizes. rule, Thus:---Under the first table for the ‘'1730” suppose a 10-tonner and a I5§-tonner are racing together. the 10-tonner will occupy 1143 seconds The 15-tonner ” IOS4 45 89 os Difference ; being the time to be allowed by a 15-ton boat to a ro-ton boat over a course of 1000 yards. March 2nd, 1888. Yours, &c., Curis. G. B. CORBETT. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. _ J. ¥. B.—Antwerp. You shoujd refer to sail-plan published in this issue. Draw your plan to scale, 14 or 4 to the inch as you prefer: first a base line to represent load. water line, next that portion of your yacht that is above the Lw.1., observing the correct height at bow and stern, and the proper droop of the deck sheer, as near as possible, The position of mast, 14 inches from fore side of stem at lw. The mast to be drawn perpendicular to the l.w.lL, boom 34 inches, foot of mainsail 32 inches, hoist of mainsail 20 inches, gaff 21 inches, head of mainsail 20 inches, yoke of mast 234 inches above jaws of gaff, mast heac § inches, topmast 23 inches, bowsprit outboard 16 inches. These measurements would suit a boat of the dimensions you give, but yours carries such a small amount of ballast that she would only carry a sail-plan of this size in the finest weather, and as much depends on the form of the boat and the weight of the hull in giving stiffness, it would perhaps be as well if you draw a plan ona smaller scale, say 2 inches less hoist to the mainsail, If you are not going to have several suits of sails to contend with all weathers, it is advisable to keep the mainsail low and have a large topsail for light breezes. boats had to be towed to Gillingham, after a five hours sail. The ‘Sloper’ is a new boat and is a promising little craft in a light wind: her length is 5 feet by 84 inches beam. The first match will be sailed June 3rd, and it is expected 5 new boats will sail in that match. Gateshead M.Y.C-——The members of this club had their opening day of the season on Saturday, April 7th. A race for ten-tonners was run off : twenty one models entered, and after some very good ‘sailing ‘Mikado,’ owned by Mr. James Tindale, won Ist prize, ‘S. H. James,’ owned by Major Dance, 2nd prize, and ‘Active,’ owned by Mr. John Soulsby, 3rd prize. Maior Dance officiated as starter, and Mr. Arthur Newall as judge. Corinthian M. Y.C. (London. )—The first match of the season was sailed at Kensington, on Easter Monday, when 7 ten-tonners competed for a cup and other prizes, all, with the exception of ‘Lively’ being this year’s eraft. There was a fine breeze, and the sailing in some cases was very close. Following are the scores :— ‘Merlin, Doings of the Clubs. Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper o#/y, and forwarded to the EDITOR not later than the zoth of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Medway M. Y.C.—We are pleased to be able to state our club is in a more flourishing con- dition this year than it has ever been. obtained some refreshments before the return. The start back was made while a squall was passing over, and the little crafts lay over on their bear ends, but the wind died away and the The following gentlemen have become honorary mem- bers:—E. C. Warren, High Constable of Gillingham, Major E. Bogle, Commodore Medway Y.C.; Capt. P. Cardew, R.E.; Councillor G. W. Gill; J. Aldridge, Esq.; and other gentlemen. The opening cruise took place April 7th., in the presence of a large number of spectators, who assembled to witness the start of the miniature yachts. A fresh wind from the N.W. was blowing when the boats put off at Gillingham, and they were taken ashore again and sail The yachts were as follows:— shortened. ‘American’ Sch. J. Green; ‘Mabel’ E. Bird; ‘Sunbeam’ G. Luxon; ‘Vandurara’ W. Andrews ; ‘Pansy’ ©. Cook; ‘Torridge’ J. Waters; ‘Teresa’ G. Hamylin; ‘Daisy’ J. Batty; ‘Sloper’ M. Rivett; ‘Laura’ J. Hughes; ‘Scud’ D. Bartlett. The boats made towards Chatham arriving about The vessels were put on the two o’clock. Ist. Division. Mr. Tom Ramplin, 8 points, first. ‘Gazelle,’ Mr. Edwards, ‘Ada,’ Mr. Wiggs, ‘Dahha, ‘Petrel,’ ‘Lively,’ ‘Sirenia, My. Church, Mr. Ramplin, 9nd. Division. Mr. Jordan, Mr. G. Ramplin 5, ond. 12, first. Dd 4 9 5 45 ,, ,, oy, Qnd. Final, ‘Ada’ 9 points, ‘Lively’ 5, ‘Merlin’ 2, ‘Gazelle’ 1. A private match was sailed on April 7th, between the 5-ton models ‘Vie’ Mr. Jordan and ‘Phillis’ Mr. G. Ramplin, At the finish the score stood: ‘Vic’ 9 points, ‘Phillis’ 6. Kingstown (Ireland) M. Y. C.—The annual general meeting was held in the Town Hall, Kingstown, on 24th March, Capt., The Hon. F. G. Crofton in the chair, and a fair number were present. ‘The voting for the officers resulted as follows :-——Patron, Capt. Crofton, R.N. ; Commodore, W. E. GC. Phelps, Esq, ; Vice-Commodore, P. 8. Sheardown, Esq.; Hon. Secretary, L. H. Douglas, Esq.; Hon. Treasurer, G. Cherry, Esq. (re-elected) ; Measurer, J. Doyle, Esq. ; Committee, BR. J. Roe, Esq.; EH, W. Roe, Esq. ; J. Dolan, Esq.; and J. R. Sykes, Esq. A large number of members were elected, and the rules THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN and regulations were revised, the measurement question being also discussed and referred to a sub-committee to decide on. The Treasurer’s report shewed a good amount to credit of the club. decided on the adoption of the present Y. RB. A., viz. :—(Sail area l.w.l. + 6000) the three classes of boats being altered from 10, 5 and 8 tons, to 16,8and4tons. A committee meeting-was held a prize presented by the Commodore, (W. E. C. Phelps, Esq.) The first race comes off on Saturday May Sth, the opening cruise being held April 28th. Gateshead M.Y.C.— At a general meeting, held on Tuesday, March 27th, Mr. N. W., Dobeson was the recipient of a beautiful watch chain appendage (in the shape of a gold medal bearing a suitable inscription) and pocket com- pass, subscribed by the members as a token of esteem on his leaving Gateshead for British Columbia. The President of the club (Arthur Newall, Esq.) in a very appropriate speech, made the presentation, and Mr. Dobeson responding, thanked the members for the presents, and expressed great regret at having to leave the club and its recreative pleasure. Clapham M. Y. C. (London. )—This club opened the season with a 6-ton match on Faster Monday. There were 6 entries, and the match was wellcontested. proved Mr. Rundle’s “Brisk” again herself victorious, ‘Coquette’ third. ‘Janet’ second and On the 7th April, a 9-ton match was sailed; there were only 3 entries, ‘Dorothy’ being Ist and ‘Ono”’ 2nd. In another 6-ton match, sailed on the 14th, ‘Janet’ took the first prize, ‘Coquette’ second and ‘Arrow’ third, this match was very exciting, the leading boats running each other very closely. In the matter of sailing, the elub has certainly started this year very brilliantly. Model Yacht Satting Association ( London ).— On March 24th, we had our opening match of the season, in a variable South HKast wind. Second class match,: —7 started, ‘Star,’ Mr. Pounsett, 11 points, ‘Dolphin,’ Mr. Gilbert, 10, ‘Hina,’ Mr. Martin, 8, ‘Psyche,’ Mr. Pollard, 8, ‘Alarm’ Mr. Butcher, 3, ‘Blue Bell,’ Mr. Cobb, 2, ‘Mabel,’ Mr. Barrett, 0. Won by ‘Star A first class match was sailed on April 2nd, for. 85 pond. lst prizea cup value £1-15-0. 2nd prize a cup value 15/Seven started in two divisions to sail for two hours. ist division, ‘Algerine’ Mr. Pounsett, 14 points, ‘Mayflower’ Mr. Gilbert, On Tuesday evening, 27th March, the sub- (including two open to all Kingstown, viz. :—on Whit Monday, and the first Monday in August, both being Bank Holidays) and two special races, one for the “Challenge Cup,” and the other for CANORIST. Mr. C. Toulmin’s two cups, postponed from December 26th, on account of the ice on the committee met, and after a lengthy discussion on 14th April, and the programme for the ensueing season was drawn up, it comprises 24 races AND 7, ‘Eleanor,’ Mr. Barrett, 6. Umpire Captain R. Methven.—2nd division, ‘Snowdrop,’ Mr. Cobb, 10, ‘Ariel,’ Mr. Pollard, 8, ‘Naiad,’ Mr. Martin, _ 7, ‘Alpha,’ Mr. Whiffin, 3. Umpire C. Toulmin. Final, ‘Algerine,’ 7, first prize, ‘Ariel’ 6, second prize, ‘Mayflower’ 5, ‘Snowdrop’ 8. match was sailed on April 14th, A Ist class 5 started, ‘Algerine,’ Mr. Pounsett, 16, ‘Mayflower,’ Mr. Gilbert, 15, ‘Snowdrop,’ Mr. Cobb, 5, ‘Eleanor,’ Mr. Barrett, 2, ‘Ariel,’ Mr. Pollard, 1. Won by ‘Algerine.’ A great quantity of boats on the pond, which caused some bad fouls. ‘Ariel’ had her jibboom carried away and put out of the match. _ London M. Y.C.--After several disappointments owing to the very cold weather, the club sailed their first match of the season at the beginning of the month on their sailing water, the Round Pond, Kensington. Five yachts of the third class (or ‘240’ measurement) started, two prizes awarded to first and second yachts, viz :—Mr. Toulmin’s cut. ‘Nellie’; Mr. Harvey’s Bermuda yawl, ‘St. Gatien; Mr. Manning’s cut. ‘Eclipse’; Mr. Little’s cut. ‘Thistle’; My. F. Tatchell’s Berm. yawl, ‘Ziriel’. A strong wind from: the EH. & N. E. made a close haul to windward, with sheets eased off in returning. ‘Thistle’ and ‘St. Gatien’ did the best for the first six boards, then ‘Atriel’ and ‘HKelipse’ came to the front, each sailing well at the latter part of the match. Time being called, the score stood :—‘Atriel’ 14 points, lst prize, ‘Eclipse’ 13 points, 2nd prize, ‘Thistle’ 10 points, ‘St. Gatten’ 8 points, ‘Nellie’ 3 points. On April 12th, a second class (10 tons Y.BR.A.) match took place. 9 yachts entered for the race, it was sailed in two divisions, two prizes being given. 1st division :—Mr. Tylee’s, cut. ‘Hilda’; Mr. H. Collyer’s Bermuda yawl, ‘Petrel’; Mr. ©. Toulmin’s B. yl. ‘Juliania’; Mr. P. Tatchell’s B. yl. ‘Cobia.’ 2nd divison : Mr. P. Toulmin’s cutter ‘Iolanthe’; Mr. E. Latchell’s B. yl. ‘Sylvia’; My. Drinan’s B. yl. ‘Thistledown’; Mr. Harvey’s B. yl. ‘ Puzzle.’ The wind N.W. was very slight, with calms at times making progress very slow and uncertain. At the call of time the score stood :—1sé division, ‘Cobia’ 1st, and ‘Petrel’ 2nd. 2nd division: ‘Sylvia’ lst, ‘Puzzle’ 2nd. The sailing of these 4 yachts for the final portion of the match was postponed for want of wind, The third match of the month took place on April 19th, for the Commodore’s prize, which was contested by five 86 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. yachts, ali Bermuda yawls, viz.:—Mr. Harvey's ‘Puzzle, My. P. Tatchell’s ‘Titania, Mr. Collyer’s ‘Petrel,’ Mr. E. Tatchell’s ‘ Sylvia,’ and Mr. ©. Toulmin’s ‘ Reve dor. A good W.S.W. wind was blowing which caused a good match to be contested. The first board running down the pond was won by ‘Petrel,’ as well as the first board to windward. ‘Sylvia’ scored next, followed very closely to windward by ‘Petrel.’ ‘Puzzle’ broke her mizen-mast and had to retire. ‘Titania’ now came to front, scoring several boards in succession, followed by ‘Sylvia’ and ‘Petrel.’ After the usual time (three hours) the score stood as follows :—‘ Titania,’ 20 points, lst prize; ‘Sylvia,’ 19, 2nd prize; ‘Petrel,’ 17; ‘Reve dor,’ 11; ‘ Puzzle,’ retired. Boston M.Y.C.—The opening match for this season was sailed on the Witham, on Easter Monday, under rather unfavourable weather. The six following yachts competed: ‘Thistle’ 16, ‘Lilian’ 15, ‘Hasy’ 14, ‘Mystery’ 15, ‘Secret’ 10, After a very exciting race of ‘Progress’ 10. about a mile up the river, with the wind nearly down, they came in in the following order :— ‘Progress’ 33 min., owner J. Meggitt. ‘Mystery’ 35, W. Thompson. ‘Hasy’ 38, T. Slator. ‘Secret’ 40, F. Aisthorpe. ‘Thistle’ 42, W. Keightley. ‘Lilian’ 50, B. Keightley. The ‘Progress’ is a new yacht, and has proved on her maiden race, and ‘Chough’ 0. It was a very interesting match, though some of the yachts were very unfortunate in fouling. On April 9th, a match was sailed for 2 prizes presented by a member, Mr. Tylee. 6 entries: ‘Daphne’ Mr. C. J. Collyer, ‘Tara’, ‘Julia’, ‘Viper’ Mr. Hollings, ‘Nellie’ Mr. Toulmin, and ‘Psyche.’ In the first board ‘Julia’ and ‘Daphne’ began to |score and the latter in good time won easily with 9 points; ‘Tara’ and ‘Julia’ tied for second prize with 6 points, and when they sailed it off “Para” won easily. The scores of other yachts were ‘Viper’ 5, ‘Nellie’ 4, ‘Psyche’ 0. The wind was North. Exe M.Y.C.—The chief feature of this month's doings was one of the three annual regattas of this club. It was held on Easter Monday, April Ind. Out of a programme of five races, only three could be got in on this occasion, owing to the good entries that were made in almost every event. The second race, as it only included the larger boats of the club, was rather a good event, but the commodore’s ‘Crocodile’ won easily. The third race was only won by about four yards, the course being about 350 yards. The results in this race were Ist ‘Crocodile,’ 2nd ‘Minataur.’ The prize for junior boats was won by ‘Thistle.’ We are sorry to state that as our Vice-Commodore is about to change his residence, we shall lose his valuable services. Mr. Herbert Pollard to be a very powerful and fast one. has been appointed in his place. George M.Y.C. (London)—This club opened its season at the Round Pond, Kensington, ou Thursday, April 8rd, with a match for a club prize. There were 7 entries:—Cutters ‘May,’ - Serpentine M. Y. C. (London), — On Laster Monday, at, the Round Pond, Kensington, a Mr. Cobes, ‘Daisy’ Mr. Tylee, Lugger ‘Niobe,’ Mr. Adams, and Bermuda yawls ‘Belfry,’ Mr. Toulmin, ‘Tara,’ Mr. N. J. Collyer, ‘Chough,’ Mr. C. J. Collyer, and ‘Elf,’ Mr. Hollings. The wind varied from North to Hast. Some of the boats were new and others had been altered :— the winner was ‘Belfry’ (new) with a score of 8 points, ‘Daisy’ aud ‘Niobe’ 6 each, ‘Tara’ 5, ‘May’ and ‘Chough’ 2 each, ‘Elf? 1. On the 4th April, the ‘Belfry’, ‘Daisy’, ‘Chough’ and ‘Niobe’ competed for another club prize in a light North East wind. The scores after the usual 10 boards stood: ‘Daisy’ 16, ‘Belfry’ 6, ‘Niobe’ 5, ‘Chough’ 3. On April 6th, a match was sailed for a handsome model, presented to the club by E. R. Tatchell, Esq., of the London M.Y.C. 8 yachts entered: ‘Belfry’, ‘Daisy’, ‘Niobe’, ‘Tara’, ‘Elf’, ‘Chough’, ‘Psyche’ Bermuda yawl, Mr. Allen, and ‘Julia’ cutter, Mr. Penmel. ‘Tara’ began by winning Ist heat, with ‘Niobe’ 2nd, then 'Belfry’ began to score, and after 12 boards the score ‘Belfry’ 10, stood: ‘Tara’ (winner) 11 points. ‘Psyche’ 9, ‘Niobe’ 8, ‘Julia’ 6, ‘Daisy’ 4, “Hl? private match for large stakes, was sailed between Mr. Lear’s cutter ‘Muriel,’ and Mr. Wiggs’ Bermuda yawl. The sailing was board for board, with three wins each, the yawl winning the final board, which was very close, ‘ Muriel’ having fouled a big craft, then the yawl and ‘Muriel’ fouled, the yawl getting the best of it, won by a few yards. After this, there was a match by members of the elub for an oil painting in frame, given by a member for one hour's sailing. The entries were as follows :—-‘Amey,’ Mr. Roper; ‘Pearl,’ Mr. Gladman; ‘Emily,’ Mr. Saunders; ‘Muriel,’ Mr. Lear; and ‘Mischief,’ Mr. Burgess. ‘Muriel’ and ‘Mischief’ began by winning the first two boards, ‘Pearl’ and ‘Amey’ winning second. ‘Mischief’ gave up. Scores :—‘Muriel,’ 8; ‘Pearl,’ 4; ‘Mischief,’ 2; and ‘Amey,’ 1 point. Scarboro’ M. Y. C.—~Saturday, March 31st, was devoted to a 3ft. length class race, 4 boats only competing, ‘Sprite,’ Mr. Benton (a new model) ; ‘Mischief,’ Mr. A. Strange; ‘Alice,’ Mr. Luscombe; and ‘Pass-by,’ Mr. Sellers. Four runs were sailed, two to windward and two to leeward. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN First heat to windward ‘ Mischief’ came in well ahead of ‘Sprite,’ which in the run back gained considerably and came in first, ‘Pass-by’ second, ‘Mischief’ third. In the next beat-to-windward ‘Sprite’ first, ‘Mischief’ close astern, this was as pretty a beat as has yet been seen on the Mere. The race was closely sailed throughout in a fresh breeze. Score—‘Sprite,’ 2 38 3 8; ‘ Mischief,’ 3122; ‘Pass-by,’ 1201; ‘Alice,’ 1. On Easter Monday, the first 10-ton race of the season, for a silver cup, was sailed in half a gale, which rendered sailing somewhat exciting. Ten models raised their fighting colours—TIris,’ Mr. M. J. Spyer ; ‘Pass-by,’ Mr. Sellers ; ‘Sprite,’ Mr. Benton; ‘Mischief, Mr. A. Strange ; ‘Albatross,’ Mr. R. Cole; ‘Eva,’ Mr. Thompson; ‘Genesta,’ Mr. D. Maynard; ‘Fancy,’ Mr. F. Goodwill ; ‘Alice,’ Mr. Luscombe ; and ‘Lively,’ Mr. Simpson. But only some of these managed to score, fora young sea curled and broke all over the Mere, causing many of the wee craft to labour heavily. Four runs were sailed, two to windward and two to leeward. The ‘Iris’ dis- tinguished herself under a snug trysail and small jib, she pegged well to windward, winning both heats, one in spite of a foul at the start. The ‘Pass-by’ showed good speed and weatherly qualities, and the ‘Genesta’ went with something like her old form, though like some others, carrying too much canvas. The race was watched with much interest by a large number of spectators who stayed until the close in spite of a heavy snow squall in the middle of the match. Score—‘Iris’ 8, ‘Pass-by’ 6, ‘Albatross’ 3, ‘Genesta’ 3, ‘Hiva’ 2, ‘Mischief’ 2. The second race of 10-tonners, for the cup, took place on Saturday, April 7th. Twelve boats started, consequently it was decided to race in two heats to avoid fouling. In a nice moderate breeze the ‘Atalanta’ and ‘Pass-by’ took the lead in their respective heats, which they maintained in the final with ‘Tris’ following. The ‘ Atalanta,’ owing to being over measurement, was disqualified, the result being ‘Pass-by’ first, ‘Iris’ second. On Tuesday night, April 17th, we had an interesting social gathering, at the London Inn Coffee House. Mr. Henry Sewell, commodore, presided, and there was a large attendance of members and friends. During the evening Mr Albert Strange, vice-commodore, gave a practical address on the preliminary stages of model yacht drafting, throwing out in his lucid manner several valuable suggestions which met with hearty approval. Several songs, &e., followed, given in capital style, and refreshments were provided, the company spending a highly evening. enjoyable as well as an instructive AND CANOEIST. 87 Goole M. Y.C.—Good Friday, the day appointed for our opening matches, opened very stormy, a morning calculated to test the zeal of an model-yachtsmen, yet a few were found determined to face the elements and have a day’s sailing. The pond is very much improved, the greater part of the weeds, and other obstacles removed, and quite ready for the launching of our boats. Considering we had had no practice at course sailing it was decided to have a full practice day and sail matches as soon after as possible. We had avery enjoyable day, and during the various trial heats some very good sailing was witnessed, which promises we think, well for our future. We all felt the want of a . boat-house, and during the interval we have been busy arranging for one, a matter of great moment to us considering our lack of funds, but happily the latter being forthcoming the neccessary materials were obtained, half-a-dozen of our carpenter members set to work during Saturday afternoons and evenings, and in a few days we expect to have it finished and ready for occupying by the 28th inst., on which day we shail sail our grand opening matches. The club are greatly indebted to our members for coming forward in a time of need and assisting us, which shows that the proper spirit of model-yachting is present in our rising sea port. We have promises of the patronage and support of several influential gentlemen in this district. We are favoured with the temporary visit of our friend Mr. Atkinson, who has laboured very energetically on our behalf, which enables us to give such good accounts of our progress. Dundee M.Y.C.——This club had their opening regatta for the season on Saturday, April 14th. A great many yachts of all classes turned out, but the wind being rather strong the smaller craft, in most cases, made but very little headBy 3 p.m. the pond was well covered with boats, and most of them being new craft, with brand new white sails, they made a very fine spectacle. At 3-30 the pond was cleared by Commodore Anderson, and all the boats were way. brought to the south-west corner for a hurryscurry race of all classes, no allowance being made for tonnage or fouling or any mishap whatever. The course consisted of two points to windward and two runs back, the first three boats to be the winners. In the first heat the first to arrive was Mr. M’Farlane’s 5-tonner, and the second Mr. Wood’s 10-tonner. In the second heat Mr. Wood’s 10-tonner was first, Mr. M’Farlane’s 5-tonner second, and Mr. Hynd, jun.’s 10-tonner third. These were then declared the winners of the race. The first boat went over the course in little more’ than 15 minutes. 35 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN The pond was then declared open for the season, and a fine afternoon’s sailing was enjoyed. great many visitors were on the ground. A Kingston ( Hull) M. Y. C.—The season, which usually commences on April Ist, has this year scarcely begun. Good Friday saw a few boats | brought down to the Pond, and with anything like reasonable weather Haster Monday would have had its usual matches, but so rough was the weather that no one seemed to care to enter for racing, and the day was passed in a few private trials of new boats against some of the old champions ; Mr. Roberts, Mr. Bruce and Mr. Twydell were trying new 10-tonners, and all did fairly well on their first voyages in beating to windward in a sea that washed over them at times from end to end, and in Mr. Twydell’s case carried off the hatch and sunk the boat, which was after some time recovered. Another alteration of the pond is being made by the removal of an obstructive corner at half distance, so as to further remove the elements of bad luck, and before long we shall no doubt be in full swing. The conditions attached to the Challenge Shield offered for competition amongst the East Coast Clubs have been accepted by all but the Grimsby club, which club has not as yet signified its intention of participating, but we hope to see them come forward and join in the fray. We have 4 prizes offered for competition at the next regatta, Whit Monday: Mr. A. 8. King, M. P., Mr. F. B. Grotrian, M. P., Mr. J. B. Willows., and Mr. T. A. Bruce, being the donors. en —$— BRITISH CANOE CLUBS. ROYAL C.C.—T. G. F. Winser, Sec., 72, Mark Lane, London MERSEY C,C.--C, Livingston, Mate, 20, Exchange-al ley, Liverpool. CLYDE 0©.0.—H. K. Bromhead, Sec., 245, St. Vincent-st., Glasgow. WHAR C.C.—T. 0. Todd, Sec., 7, Winifred-terrace, Sunderland. FREE ROVERS C.C.—E. §. Cook, Capt., Curator, Council House, Birmingham. HUMBER YAWL & C.C.—G.F. Holmes, Capt., Hornsea. Hull. TYNE C.C.—W, Atkin, Capt., 64, Marian-st., Gateshead. BRITISH CANOE ASSOCIATION.—P. Nisbet, See., 1, Water-street, Great Tower-street, City. (The B.C.A. is established for the promotion of ernises and meets, whereby canocists in Great Britain, irrespective of clubs, may unite for the purpose of cruising, camping, and racing.) Corrections Solicited. % In permanently placing this List in the M.¥. & 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 with order form.—Ead. EDITORIAL NOTES AND COMMENTS. Ihave heard no definite tidings of our namesake and contemporary over the pond. A wellknown literary canoeist writes as follows :—“I saw AND CANOEIST. Mr. ——— of the American Canoetst the other day : he says it is all right. Of course I was very glad to hear it was all right; but seeing that the December number has not yet made its appearance, I presume they are going to bring it out as a quarterly ! ” ~—O-— How is it done? That is what I am now anxious to know. I can convey a canoe by water from London to Glasgow, a distance of something like 600 miles, for ro/-; I can convey a canoe on a truck from Liverpvol Street station to Mudfleet on the Norfolk coast, for gs.—a distance, say, ofa hundred odd miles : I can also convey that same boat by the South Western Railway from Putney to Reading for 6s., on a truck too; but when the Severn has to travel by that same company from Putney to Basingstoke—the same distance as to Reading—the charge is £1 6s. 6d., conveye d on atruck, too! [13/6 just refunded, on application.} —O — It is time that the R.C.C., or some other CC, or the B.C.A,, did something towards obtaini ng a uniform tariff in these matters on our Souther n Railways as exists on those so much less civilized North country lines. —O0— At Easter, four of us did something like seventy miles of water paddling and sailing; but not a solitary canoe was astir, and in the whole of that space, including the Thames, we certain ly did not see twenty boats afloat. ‘To show how the bit of cold had deterred boating men—and women too, forsooth—from taking to the water, I may state it is usual for some 300 to 500 craft to pass through Sunbury Lock on Easter Monday ; as a matter of fact, including Friday, Saturday, and Monday , only one hundred and thirty tickets were issued at this lock ! —_—oO—- The trip down the Basingstoke canal, however , was charming. A sketch of the trip will appear in this paper by Blue Bonnet, of channel fame, later on. We suffered no inconvenience from cold. We camped out and enjoyed ourselves immensely ; but the scenery! no man could have expect ed such grand stretches of heather, pine forest, hill, woodland and lakes, with the ever-winding canal worming its way from the one aspect to the other, but stiff and straight—never. Let me then dub it the prettiest canal in England. —o— Concerning reefing battens, a corres pondent asks: ‘What is the best way of fastening them to the sails?” I have tried the pocket with the holes for tackle to be attached to battens ; I have tried the loops, and all sorts of dodges: but I like the plan I have adopted this year better than any, and it is simply to have a row of eyelet holes along the The Model-Yachtsman and Canoeist. May, 1888. Mode of calculating the Position of the Centre of Effort of Sails. See Letter of ARTHUR NEWALL EsqQ., ~ES Jateshead M. ¥. C. / / ? is at ¥ AY a - A ' . ’ Sf a 4% . a ' ~~ . P FA | . ' 7 ’ > * / , P ry a / ae A a ; f * *. ‘ * / / ra * ra ‘ 7 Z – ra Z ‘ s ‘ 7 ‘J < Bnet > — Cee ep — = i a a nes See ene SS os er : -* 7Sy fa? ‘fg —— —— a a = « . / J A f / / i re « A j : —_ \ = eed — —s* N a. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN batten tape or ‘stay’ about eight inches apart, and to bend the sail to the batten with a fine cord just as one would lash it on to the yard or boom. But what is the advantage? somebody asks. The advantage is this: that every single tackle and fitting of the whole sail from top to bottom, and from luff to leach, may be all made secure before the sail, &c., is put together. Thus the wood can be taken from the calico in ten minutes, and can all be put on again in half an hour, ifit should ever happen to Winter, ze. require washing. ‘Take a cruise say ’88 Easter time in and it we// want washing. —_O0— I remember making one of these modern complicated rigs some eight or nine years ago, and that rig and the boat it belonged to was sold, and after a year or two’s service the sails got dirty, and the owner took them apart for washing purposes ; and after vainly spending an entire week, aided by the drawings before him, he failed to permanently and properly put so much as one single block in its proper place. Ultimately it cost some little for a professional to do the work for him. This httle batten trick is devised to leave the thing in tact when once properly done. ——-Q— Our well-known correspondent, Baden-Powell, raises a curious question in a somewhat startling way in the last issue, wherein he says that the B.C.A. is a new club and not an Association. This may or may not be so: but we should like, seeing that he has made this statement, for him to define fully what the functions and difference are of a club as from an association, or vice versa. eed Ae open water, a correspondent writes: “On the Worcester canal here we can keep a boat or canoe for a guinea license ; and the Canal Co. say they wish to encourage boating on the canal, and their Secretary here is most courteous and obliging. Would that the other companies would follow their examples. You can keep a boat on the Stratford canal for 2s. 6d. per month.” —o0– A GATESHEADER, 2¢., Badger says:—‘‘ Your comments on the ornamental character of our skipper’s envelope in last month’s Canoeist caused a great deal of amusement amongst our members, which did not tend to soothe the wrath of skipper, who (he his a weakness for sketching on envelopes, &c.) tells me that the sketch was intended to represent everything needful in canoeing. And what you terma “black pot” was drawn to repre- sent a Rob Roy cuisine, and the tomahawk is intended for a hatchet, and a most useful article in cruising we always found it, though we never enjoyed the pleasures of snake slaying. Why the AND CANOEIST. 93 handle of the “tomahawk” was drawn in the “pot” is more than I can tell, unless it was meant asa cook’s coat of arms. Our newsagent tells me that he sells just twice as many AZ, Y. & C. since it was enlarged, which popularity of it. speaks well for the increasing Yours, &c., BapGer, Cook, Tyne C.C. A REPLY. Tur Eprror, 7e Canoeist. Sir, ~Canoeists in general, and the British Canoe Association in particular, should be grateful to you for having published the two letters, entitled ‘Strange Facts,” appearing in your Marchand April numbers, and I propose with, your permission to briefly review the arguments set forth in them, To commence with it appears that whilst in 1885, Mr. Tredwen opposed the idea of a British Canoe Association, Mr. Baden-Powell certainly advocated it, and as Mr. Tredwen clearly points out from Mr. Baden-Powell’s letter of March 24th, 1885, almost precisely on the lines on which the present B.C.A, was formed. Now, what has happened? Why simply both of these gentlemen have reversed their previous opinions, but whilst Mr, Tredwen frankly admits it, Mr. Baden-Powell quibbles over the word “‘ Representative,” and endeavours to make the meaning which he quotes to suit his purpose, the reason for now opposing the B.C.A. tooth and nail, quite regardless of the fact that common sense will very frequently give a word a much wider significance than either Dictionaries or Village Schoolmasters can, or do. Nothing proves this better than the actual facts with regard to the representative character of those forming the executive of the B,C.A. Starting with the Royal Canoe Club, I find that although as Mr. BadenPowell says, it is not officially represented {nor any other club that I am aware of) as the matter has not been brought forward yet at a general meeting of the R.C.C., it practically is very well represented on the executive of the B.C.A., viz: by two R.C.C. committee men and two prominent members, one of whom also is a representative of the Wear Canoe Club, The Mersey C.C. is represented by its Mate, a well-known and practical canoeist; the Humber Yawl and Canoe Club, by its Captain, also wellknown anda member of the R.C.C. as well; the Clyde Canoe Club, by its Captain; the Free Rovers Canoe Club, although not yet represented, its Captain has joined the B.C.A. and promises his best support; besides the above, unattached canoeists are well represented by a veteran paddler hailing from the Eastern Counties. Now let me ask your readers—Is Mr. Baden-Powell correct when he states that the B.C,A.’s executive is not repfesentative of clubs? Ihave stated the above facts simply to refute so palpable an error, but nevertheless I wish to point out that the raison d éré of a B.C.A. committeeman is not solely because he happens to represent a club, but also because he represents a district. The B.C.A. is not in any sense of the word a club, nor has it the slightest wish to interfere with clubs, and it certainly has no idea, that lam aware of, of changing its fundamental principles, 7.2, being an Association of individuals and not clubs, and I have every reason to believe that with some slight modifications, the proposed constitution will be adopted at the general meeting to be held during the cruise on Loch Lomond. From the somewhat grandiose language Mr. Baden-Powell used about “‘the associated clubs with their local influences and prestige, &c.,”’ one is led to believe that there must be quite a number of canoe clubs existing, whereas there are very few, your paper mentions seven, one of these I am told is almost extinct, another In an embryo state, and two others only in a very small way, so allthis tall talk about ‘Cassociated clubs,” means about three clubs who would form the Association if anyone was ever silly enough to THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. 94 form one on these lines, one of which having four or five times as’ many members as the others would want to ‘*boss the show.” May I ask, has Mr, Baden-Powell ever heard of the fiasco which took place in the swimming world, where two rival associations of clubs were started? if not, I should recommend him to turn up some back numbers of the /%e/d, in which they ventilated their grievances, and I venture to think that after a perusal of them he will not be so sweet on an Association of Clubs. As to whether Railway Companies, Canal Directors, or other public bodies would be guided in their actions by whether their petitioners were an Association of Clubs or Individuals, I persunally don’t think they would care the proverbial ‘*twopence” which it was, as long as those who applied to them were really representatives of what they came about, and that the executive of the B.C.A. are so as regards canoeing, I think I have satisfactorily proved, but against Mr. Baden-Powell’s argument comes the fact that the Conservators of the Thames have already recognised the B.C.A., and have granted them facilities over and above those at present enjoyed by the R.C,C. In conclusion, I am at one with Mr. Baden-Powell, that our common object in view is that canoeing should flourish in this country, and it is for that reason that [ have en- deavoured by simply stating facts and without the aid of ‘fany persuasive eloquence or imperious threats” to show that the B.C.A. as at present constituted is calculated to achieve that desire, and although it has been formed not quite in accordance with Mr. Baden-Poweli’s views, yet it is still possible by its medium to promote canoeing and unite canoceists, Percy NIssetr, R.C.C., Hon. Sec., B.C.A. P.S.—May I suggest to the gentleman who writes to your April number under the title of “Starboard,” that he should read the Casoeist more carefully, as the objects and aims of the B.C.A. have been frequently set forth therein, besides other papers. he has thought fit to take up with regard to the B.C.A. Some months ago, in 4 correspondence in “ The Ficld,” he atterapted unsuccessfully to show that the Association had no existence, concluding his attack with a letter which made his principal grievance appcar to be that the minutes of a meeting held in camp had not been compiled by the Hon. Sec. with the same exactness and precision of detail which might be expected in the records of a Limited Liability Company. and the village schoolmaster to help him to prove to the canoeing world that the B.C.A. cannot be a representative body, supplying in support of this contention a narrow Now I think your readers will agrco with me when I maintain that the word ‘“ representative” may have a general and far wider meaning than the individual one assioned to it by ‘* Nautilus,” and that a body which includes among its members a majority of the men who are representative in the sense of being eminent among their fellows, must be held to be representative in this wider sense. And it is in this sense that the B.C.A. has a higher aim than that of being a mere ‘“ pool” of clubs. It aspires to be directly representative of canoeists generally, and now invites all canosists to rally round a committee, which, though not composed of ‘‘delegates,” “‘Nautilus’’ surcly cannot deny is composed of representative men. Companies demands and of the others I cannot agree with him that the Railway are associated less likely to consider favourably canoeists of Great Britain, would be to listen to the “delegates” of the clubs. It the than they seems to me that the former body would be far more likely to command the respect and attention of the powers that be. with the exception of “ Nautilus” himsclf. or gull his frail haoman nature, as he Far be it from me to tempt so gracefully puts it in his article in your April number, but at the same time ‘I think he will be wise, having ventilated his views, if he ceases from his opposition, and joins the B.C.A. while he can yet carry bis self-respect with him. GALATEA, M.C.C, & B.C.A. Tue Epiror, 7he Canoeist. Dear Sir,——lI think Starbourd appears to give himself unnecessary trouble about the misinterpretation of the class of canoes known asthe Wear type. In the March issue of the Afodel Yachtsman & Canoetst, Starboard would see on: going through Tyneside Tattles that the canoes mentioned there were of the Wear Class not W. C. C. type. When I got the lines of the *t Otter ” from Mr, McLeod, he led me to understand that they were of the Wear type and not solely a type to represent the Wear Canoe Club. [F was offered the designs of any canoes he had designed, the ‘Aquila ” excepted, which he was then building. In one thing we agree with ‘“ Starboard,” namely, the B.C,A. Certainly the T.C.C. and numerous unattached canoeists desire a little more enlightening upon its intentions than has been collected from the Model-Vachisman &* Canoetst. We also think the subs. too much, Ina former number of the Caneetst it mentioned the A.C.A. subscription as two dollars (8/4), that is so, but it should have mentioned that a dollar to an American is only worth what a florin is to an Englishman, in other words, you can buy as much in England with 2/- as you can in America with a dollar, which makes the B.C.A. still more exorbitant when placed alongside the A.C. A. OTTER. River Bank OBSTRUCTIONS. S1n,~-I have read with interest the article in your journal under the heading “ Strange Facts,” and have been considerably amused by the efforts made by ‘ Nautilus ” to justify the absurd and illogical position and bookish definition of “ representative.” and representative administration, pushing its way steadily towards success, and recognised: and approved by every canoeing authority THE THAMES CONSERVANCY. ANOTHER. Tue Epitor, 7he Canoeist. He now appeals to the Dictionary “associate” which he concedes to clubs, or rather by inference claims as their sole prerogative. However, in spite of ‘‘ Nautilus’ ” vehement opposition, only six months from its inception we have the B.C. A. with a large and increasing membership, and an energetic, capable, I will not enter into the question of the exact relation of the terms “club” and “association,” or how far they are convertible or synonymous, but it is contrary to all common sense to urge as ‘ Nautilus? does, that individuals ‘lack that power to Having to face both a strong wind and a tide from Teddington to Putney recently, there was no means of progression but that of towage the greater part of the way. ‘This was very pleasant until tall wretched bushes and posts in one or two places either rendered towing impossible or delayed us in a vexatious way many times. On arriving home, we wrote to the Thames Conservancy acknowledg- ing the very complete way in which they had arranged for members of the B.C.A. to pass without challenge along the waterway, and also pointing out the benefits from the removal of the obstructive bushes above Putney and other places, and calling attention to the nuisance at Kew Bridge and Chiswick, and of the posts at Barnes. One of the officers of the Conservancy wrote back to ask full particulars as to the iocation of the alleged obstructions, and intimating that the bushes should in any case be ‘“‘lopped,” and he regretted his inability to remove them altogether as they protected the banks. To this we replied stating our perfect accord regarding the bushes not being destroyed, answered his questions, and suggested what had better be done regarding the obstructive posts at Barnes, which we have seen THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN hamper so many ‘towers’ and others. In acknowledgment of this Mr. Gough sent a most courteous letter saying that the bushes were then being cut down and the tow path cleared, and that the latter part regarding carrying lean-to conductors being: added to the tall Venetian posts, that the matter had been placed in the hands of an engineer who The above would communicate with us further. correspondence is given here to show that it is best to ask for what may be wanted, and to ask ina spirit of courtesy and faith, that, in dealing with reasonable and upright people, our requests may be granted. We should hke to see in something like the same way and spirit a powerful ways-andmeans committee appointed from the existing clubs, and the B.C.A., for the purpose jointly of arranging railway tariffs, and, as far as possible, freeing waterways or arranging some reasonable tariff on the same. R.C.C. FIRST RACE, 788. A correspondent writes :—We had the fastest and most rotten race probably ever sailed in 2nd class canoes on Saturday. 6 entered and 5 made fouls. The result was :— r ‘Vanessa’ 2 ‘Sabrina’ B. Q. Quincey. R. ‘Turner. 3 ‘Atalanta’ R. Q. Quincey. 4 ‘Hiduarra’ Ingram, 5 ‘Spindrift’ 6 ‘Foamfleck’ Major Roberts. Howland Roberts. Directly the gun fired, one member wishing to salute the fair damsels on the bank, stood up and waved his cap once ! the next circle he made with it, was in the water! A CANADIAN CLUB CRUISE. I will endeavour to describe one of the Spring We had cruises of the Ottawa Canoe Club. arranged that those members who could get away should leave town early in the afternoon, paddle down the Ottawa River fifteen miles to the Leonard Islands, and prepare a camp for those who came later. At five o’clock a party consisting of seven canoes under command of the Captain, left the club canoe house. ‘The seven canoes comprised open, half decked and full decked. Some were provided with canoe tents but the majority preferred to club together in parties of three or four and It was a beautiful afternoon but take an Atent. there was every appearance of a thunder storm, a dark line of blue black clouds was rolling down the Ottawa Valley, however canoeists are not deterred by trifles so we paddled merrily along discussing with practical illustrations the relative merits of long paddles, short paddies and the single bladed. In every Canadian club there is a party of veterans AND CANOEIST 95 who swear by the national maple single blade, and scoff at the votaries of the double blade. Cana- dians ail learn to use the single blade, and there is no doubt much greater skill is required to handle it properly and it is far more graceful, still give me the double blade, especially against a strong wind, unless there are two in the canoe. We stopped at the hghthouse six miles below Ottawa to take a hasty bite, but as the thunder storm was getting very close we thought discretion was the better part of valour, and fled for the camp. The line of canoes soon assumed the appearance of a flock of ducks, flying one behind the other. When we arrived at the upper end of the Leonard Islands some of us dashed into the inner channel, while two kept to the main river, basely taking refuge in a house where I am glad to say they were nearly eaten alive by mosquitoes. The rain began to fall in ominously large drops, the sky assuming an almost awful appearance. The lead-coloured thunder clouds rolling over the bright blue sky and forming grand caverns through which the rays of the setting sun burst in flames of crimson and purple light, suggestive ot the dread realms of Pluto. It had now become a case of the rain catch the hindmost, and we paddled for all we were worth. Ever and anon we would see a camp fire on the shore which after hailing we would find belonged to fishermen, who supply the market of the capital. At last our hails were answered by the club cry. My tent-mate and I managed to get up our tent before the rain came down, the others were not so fortunate and had to take refuge with the first comers, ‘The captain arrived last, soaking wet through, he has a sportsman contempt of the rain and seemed to suffer no inconvenience. We only found four members at the camp, the commodore and the ethers had evidently missed the rendezvons. We soon had our suppers ready, hot tea, strong enough for a spoon to stand up in, not to speak of more enlivening mixtures and all sorts of eatables. Then came the songs and the stories, then bed time and snoring. The first thing I heard next morning was the sound of an axe, and I dare say some of your readers will wonder how after such a soaking rain we were able to light a fire. he fire maker will first find an old stump, a log or a piece of board with a dry side, the log or stump he will split, and get some dry chips from the inside, from the board he would cut chips from the dry inside. The chips he would pile up in the form of a little pyramid. After setting fire to the pyramid you put small sticks on and as they dry and catch fire, you steadily increase your pile until it will burn large stuff. ‘The Indians generally use “feathers” for starting their fires, ze, pieces of wood with little curled shavings cut all up the sides on the same principle that trees in a Noah’s ark are made. Breakfast cooked, camp was soon broken up and 96 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN we were under weigh by five o’clock, five of the canoes under canvas, the rest paddling. The veteran of the club, to be in the fashion, had had his sails dyed a crushed strawberry colour, while the “Nixie’s” sails were old gold. Iam glad to say the others were behind the times and had white wings. We picked up the Commodore some miles below our camp and our two stragglers of the night before. After a short rest to let the sailers overtake us ; for they had a dead beat down the river, we embarked again bound for the commodore’s shooting box at Campbell’s Bay; here the whole party twenty-two in number took lunch. The bill of fare was a most varied one for each canoe threw its supplies into the common larder, and there was every thing from freshly cooked white fish to jam tart. The commodore decided to stay and take the steamer at Rockland, which is just opposite, but the balance of the party proceeded to Thurso two or three miles further down. The whart had been washed away by the spring freshets, so we had to embark upon an anti- quated ferry boat named the “Mouche de feu” and from this we got on board the s.s. “Empress.” We gave our commodore three times three when we picked nim up at Rockland. back to town we spent While steaming the time enjoying the beautiful scenery of our noble river, that lumber men love to call the Grand River. the By seven p.m. we were busy disembarking our canoes at the Queen’s wharf and paddling off to the canoe house after a most enjoyable little excursion. ASTICOU. CANOEING~DOWN THE WYE—IN ’83. By THE Epiror. ( Continued— Commenced December, 1887. ) We now had a series of charming hills on our right, across whose wooded sides the dense mists of our unsettled day were driven by the wind. It was a pleasant country we were passing through. All the while vast herds of the afore-named white- faced cattle in view. We were so impressed with the fact that all the live stock we saw in the way of cattle was whitefaced, that we suggested the title of our cruise, should it ever see daylight. “Through the land of the pale-faced cow.” At last the long threatened deluge came, just as we were passing a fine modern mansion, perched on its green cloth-like lawn; we were well redamped before we could incase ourselves in oil-— skins. As it showed no signs of abating, and as we had been wet all day we resolved to plod on wet or dry, as we wanted the early light for a photograph of the camp next morning at Hereford. We had often heard threatening and alarming accounts of the “rocks,” as a dangerous rapid eight miles above the latter city is called. We had AND CANOEIST. so far had a merry passage, only feeling the oaken planking grate for an instant as the canoe shot quickly down some tiny, swift shallow. rocks! At last But these we came to a part of the river which ran slowly and sluggishly along, and then we heard a roar. ‘“ Here we are, Hal, at last, now for a bit of your distinguished inland seamanship, as I turned out half-a-dozen times this morning, you do ditto this time if necessary, be firm of foot, stout of heart, and face this Niagara of the Wye.” This modest speech duly delivered for Hal’s especial benefit, the canoe was steered to the shore, and _ the crew went to inspect the cause of the roaring we had heard. It struck us certainly as an ugly place. A barrier of big, black boulders and broken rocks formed an impediment sufficiently alarming as to render its descent impossible save in two particular places. About twenty yards from the left bank was a wild foaming channel down which the river ran at a fearful rate in its descent of several feet. From the nature of the little white hillocks of water, we could see the whole channel was full of big stones, and that to jam on one would mean an upsetting in a very damp and lively place, and possibly the spoiling of our camping accoutrements for that night at least. The other possible channel is a direct fall of some three feet in a narrow gorge close in to the left bank. Between the latter and the former rushes, there is a small willow-covered island. Between this and the land is the fall just named. I trust the details I am here giving will be studied carefully by any one intending to cruise down this part of the river. Ifso noted, some tisk and trouble may be saved. We got into trouble, azd the water, quite unnecessarily as we discovered when too late. This deep, narrow rush or fall, between the mainland and the island, has plenty of water, but it rushes against a bank right in front of the fall, and not probably more than fifteen or twenty feet away; what we feared was, that in shooting this the boat’s nose would mark the bank, so we selected for the rough passage outside the island and near the centre of the stream. We had no real danger to face, as we were both of course like all other canoeing and boating men perfect swimmers, but the terrible force of the water rather alarmed us, for it had considerable volume and power. We got afloat, and with great caution made for the angry tongue of water. The seductive fascination of gliding placidly on was fully realised, for a moment, then, over the boat shot, dipping her nose to the white waves and then-—she stuck fast on a rock, right amidships, and before Hal could tumble into the foam, the stern was round and the water began to rush upon deck. By a bit of real good fortune, just as the mate leaped out, the stern too, caught a stone and so fastened herself. With such a din of waters, and excitement, I hardly THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. knew where I was—in spite of the fact that we had lightened ship by over eleven stones, she was still fast, and it became an open question whether I too, should not have to tumble overboard. Though the actual depth of water, was not great, such was the force of the rush that it reached up to Hal’s waist, nearly. At last the canoe moved, and Hal held her back, whilst she, like a live thing, was pulling him down stream step by slep, foot by foot, he crept down those billows, in all about forty or fifty yards, holding on to the canoe. If the bow caught a rock, he pulled with all his might, until the boat freed herself. A less powerful man, and she would have gone clean away all amongst the rocks, and would have become a probable wreck. Then Hal got in, a wet passenger indeed; our first words were “what stupids we have been to attempt that channel when deep water ran round the island.” There one quick plunge and it would have been all over. Moral: take the deep fal! near the land, and if skillfully done there is little to fear beyond a wet- ting (probably). The rain kept falling gently, and so mile after mile we both plied the paddles. The scenery was very nice, rich and varied but yet we found it rather dul work. It was ro o’clock when we left Hay, and the distance to Hereford by water is about 34 miles. So, unless we wanted to reach Hereford after dark, and so have to pick a camping ground near a city at a great disadvantage, we had to work mile after mile with steady strokes. But spite all we could do darkness did set in before the city was reached, and after groping about for some time we selected the green bank west of the houses and 1s0 yards above the bridge. The river was low, and the past week of flood had made the banks slippery, and in the darkness, to get all our packages out, to keep them dry, (as it still rained) when they were out, was no joke—in fact, so many times did Hal slip and slide, and so near were his escapes of getting into the river, that he was heard (so report hath it) to have exclaimed ty “confound it, ’m up to the knees in m The vehemence of the remark from lips so notoriously circumspect brought the skipper almost to the earth in laughter, in which Hal also joined. This indeed is the right spirit in which to begin, continue, and end a canoe cruise. _ Its little hardships, which in camping, ruffle at times, the temper and try the patience, must be taken as part of the whole. The very joys and pleasures of such a trip as ours for instance, were all the brighter for the little clouds between. In fact, we may, to use a hackneyed phrase, say ‘‘such is life.” It is literally 97 in company there must be a good deal of the give and take, especially of the take principle. At last our camp was pitched. I vowed we should never get the tent pegs in ground which was partly public and well-beaten down; happily we had no difficulty. There was a reason which I had better at once make plain; In nothing is experience, as a rule, so dearly purchased as in matters aquatic. For several years I had used wooden pegs, and carried round with me a considerable tomahawk with which to knock the heads off the pegs, and pretty well split or break the whole of the set. I saw Mr. G. C. Y. King’s mention in the /ie/d of iron pegs and at once ordered a set. These I thrust in with my foot in asecond. I find they hold firmly, and having a round, or ring head, the fore tinger can draw them They are but an out of the earth ina moment. ounce heavier than wood, but do not take up oneI carry a small leather strap, on fifth the space. which they are threaded, and so sling on board. It is unnecessary to say they are galvanised, and were made in Birmingham to drawing sent in, to an ordinary 1ronmonger. [To be continued] BRITISH COLUMBIAN AND ALASKAN CANOES. Starting from the extreme North with the Aleuts and Pacific Coast Eskimo, we find them provided with canoes, very similar, if not identical, with those of their Greenland brethren, the very names being the same. The canoes are of two kinds kayaks and oomiaks—the kayak, which is the hunter’s boat is a long pointed and flat-bottomed craft made of a framework of wood lashed together with thongs of walrus or seal hide, and covered with seal, walrus or sea lion skins. The seams are sewn with sinews, the whole canoe being carefully oiled so as to make it watertight; a small hole is left for the occupant to sit in, with a raised coaming to which their waterproof coats, made of the intestines of the walrus are tied. The kayaks are also made larger with two or even three holes, the latter a Russian innovation, for the accomodation of a crew of two or three. The double kayak is invariably used for whale and walrus fishing. In these double kayaks they use single or double When using double-bladed bladed paddles. paddles the crew strike the water on the same side together, both making the stroke on the starboard side together and then both together on the portside. The oomiak is the travelling canoe, and its use is not confined to the women as in Greenland. The oomiak is similar to, but much jJarger than the kayak, it is however undecked, though some tribes use an apron, which ordinarily life as we have to live it. At times, I, an older hand at the work, was grossly impatient with Hal, is rolled up outside the gunwale, in rough water and at times he was too quick to feel reverses, and | or in the rain it is unrolled and laced across cruising In e. influenc and too susceptible to their 98 THE forming a waterproof deck. MODEL-YACHTSMAN | taken out of the water and thoroughly dried. The large oomiaks will hold half a dozen persons and a 4d. for twenty words, and 1d, for every additional five words Name and address when published are counted in and charged for, and if a number at this office be given instead, 1d. extra for each advertisement is charged. customed to sai! both off and into the wind. The Indians living on the rivers use birch canoes Jed. or Id, stamps may be sent in payment. Advertisements must be written on one side of the paper only. similar to the Eastern Indians of North America, REPLIES.–In replying to numbered advertisements, the answer must be sentin a blank envelope, sealed, with the number of advertisement written on the corner, also a Id. stamp (not affixed), these to be enclosed in another envelope directed to ‘*‘The Editor, ‘d/odel- Vachtsman,’ 161 but the bows and stems are not turned up, a form which was devised to meet the exigencies of rapid running, instead they are made with no shear but are partly decked with birch bark. The main body of the boat is made of sheets of bark sewn together over a framework of splints of wood, the seams being smeared with spruce gum and sewn & 162, High-Street, Hull,” who will direct and forward the envelope containing the reply to the advertiser, Please observe that the stamp must zo¢ be affixed to the envelope containing reply, In the interior the Indians also use a canoe made out ofa poplar log. The log is hollowed out to a proper thickness, it is then filled with water into which red hot stones are thrown until the water boils; after steaming and soaking in this way for 78in ; sails fast. Just finished. exchange for ‘‘Cripper” Road, Chelsea. Price wanted, £5, or will ‘T’ricycle.—Bracher, 309, King’s For 5ALE.—Model boat, fore-and-aft schooner, length of hull 4ft. jin. extreme, has figure head, deck fittings and spars, tastefully fished; would be a valuable ornament in a gentlemans’ hall, or club room.–Apply, D. Gavey, Rouge Bouillow, Jersey. sides are spread until the canoe assumes a proper shape, when crossbars or thwarts are put in to retain it. (To be concluded in our next.) For SaLe,—Canadian Canvas Canoe. For particulars, Apply, J. H. Hall, 92, Wilderspool Road, Warrington. IMPORTANT NOTICE. we shall insert in a prominent place in this Journal, advertisements for the sale or exchange TO STAMP COLLECTORS. 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This remarkable preparation not only contains all the materials necessary for the foundation of a new constitution and preventing or curing disease, but also evolves every- thing required for forming rich, pure, and healthy blood, muscle, flesh, bone, elements of LIFE. brain, &c., and contains the very Testimonial from Sir Charles Locock, Physician to the Queen. * Thave for some years reeommended HPPS’S CURA-CHNE in cases of Gastritis Pyrosis Gastralgia and General Debility and break up of thesystem with the most satisfactory results, and when persevered with it has always seemed to give fresh life to the languid and exhausted, and health, strength, and energy. By its use the dull, the sluggish, the lazy and languid arise in the morning well and refreshed, with an appetite for food, and fit for study, society, or business. It is a very elaborate and useful preparation, and I have known it cure some of the most complicated and obscure diseases that had defied the efforts of the most skilful physicians. I have read the statements put forth by Messrs. Epps in regard to its qualities, and consider they are not in the slightest degree exaggerated, and therefore have much pleasure in CHARLES LOCOCK, M.D.” recommending it. This wine is perfectly free from alcohol, cures alcoholic craving, and restores to the system whatever it requires, the absence of which often The secretions are all brought to their natural causes the debility. healthy condition, and physical decay arrested. This wineis as certain in its action as that water quenches thirst, and it is far more exhilarating and strengthening than anything containing alcohol, and its benefits are lasting. In bottles at 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 1is,, carriage free. 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