The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 5, Issue 9 – September 1888

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Editorial Notes

The editor reports encouraging developments in model yachting, including the formation of new clubs at Bradford and Delhi (Ontario), progress toward a model‑yacht pond at Lowestoft, and appeals to local authorities to improve public waters for sailing models.

Illustration Page – Ten‑Tonner Sail Plan

Explanatory notes on a ten‑ton model yacht sail plan previously illustrated, detailing mast position, spar dimensions, sail balance, and design choices intended to improve weatherliness and steering.

Southport Model Yacht Club – Open Match (July 25, 1888)

A detailed account of a large open regatta at Southport, describing weather conditions, course layout, revised race rules, participating clubs, heat results across 20‑ton, 10‑ton, and steamer classes, and prize winners.

Inter‑Club Match at Port Glasgow

Report on an open race involving Port Glasgow, Dumbarton, Clydebank, and Glasgow clubs, describing arrivals, weather challenges, race outcomes, and prize presentations.

Doings of the Clubs – Manchester Model Yacht Club

Summary of recent matches and handicaps, participation in the Southport inter‑club event, prize results, and impressions of the hospitality and organisation of the Southport club.

Doings of the Clubs – Clapham Model Yacht Club

Reports on a busy programme of 9‑ton and 6‑ton matches, strong competition, division sailing, certificates awarded, and closely contested heats.

Doings of the Clubs – Model Yacht Sailing Association (London)

Accounts of second‑ and third‑class races, new boats appearing, point totals, fouling incidents, and prize winners over several July and August meetings.

Doings of the Clubs – Bradford Model Yacht Club (Formation)

Narrative of the inaugural meeting establishing the Bradford club, election of officers, appointment of a committee, outline of rules, and announcement of the first club sailing day.

Doings of the Clubs – Serpentine Model Yacht Club

Report of a 15‑ton match affected by fading winds and fouling, detailing entrants, heats, final placings, and plans for an upcoming inter‑club match.

Doings of the Clubs – Dundee Model Yacht Club

Coverage of a 20‑ton cup race held in difficult, shifting winds, with multiple heats, repeated restarts, close finishes, and successful competitors.

Doings of the Clubs – Kingston (Hull) Model Yacht Club

A reflective account of a disappointing season due to poor weather, reduced attendance, class results across several months, and Bank Holiday regatta outcomes.

Doings of the Clubs – Corinthian Model Yacht Club (London)

Extensive report on numerous 10‑ton and 7‑ton matches, division sailing, ties, sail‑offs, rig changes, light‑wind racing, and prize distributions.

Doings of the Clubs – Guernsey Model Yacht Club

List of match winners in different tonnage classes and junior competitions sailed during August.

Doings of the Clubs – Kingstown (Ireland) Model Yacht Club

Comprehensive summary of regular Saturday racing across 4‑, 8‑, and 16‑ton classes, including very light and very heavy weather sailing, close finishes, mishaps, and postponed cup matches.

Doings of the Clubs – George Model Yacht Club (London)

Reports of A‑class and B‑class matches, shifting winds, frequent sail‑offs, yawl versus cutter comparisons, and consistent successes by leading boats.

Correspondence – Delhi Model Yacht Club (Canada)

Letter announcing the formation of a juvenile model yacht club at Delhi, Ontario, describing early challenges, elected officers, planned weekly racing, and a request for guidance from experienced model yachtsmen.

Answers to Correspondents

Editorial replies addressing questions on rig selection, sail‑plan repetition, schooner design considerations, and future coverage of construction topics.

British Canoe Clubs

Directory listing British canoe clubs, officers, and addresses, published to facilitate communication among canoeists and encourage participation in cruises and meets.

B.C.A. Back‑Bites (Camp Anecdotes)

A humorous section recounting light‑hearted incidents from a British Canoe Association camp, including culinary mishaps, lost gear, and friendly rivalries.

British Canoe Association – Loch Lomond Camp (Report)

A long narrative review of the B.C.A.’s first annual camp, describing site selection, camp layout, social life, cooking, sailing conditions, excursions, races, meetings, elections, and overall success despite wet weather.

Light from Over the Water (Correspondence from Ottawa)

Letter defending the role of canoe associations in promoting the sport, arguing that organised meets are essential to sustained growth and enthusiasm.

Poetry – “My Old Canoe”

A nostalgic poem celebrating long voyages, wilderness travel, and enduring affection for a trusted canoe companion.

Canadian Canoe on the Severn and Wye

Practical letter offering advice on navigating the Severn and Wye in a Canadian canoe, discussing rapids, tides, portages, and railway connections.

Poetry – “Sure My Boat’s a Maiden Sweet”

A short lyrical poem personifying a canoe as a graceful maiden gliding through river landscapes.

Exchange and Sale Column

Classified advertisements offering model yachts, canoes, photographs, back issues, and equipment for sale, along with pricing and instructions for replies.

Advertisements and Notices

Commercial advertisements for books, sails, canoe equipment, health products, printing services, and sporting journals, concluding the issue.

ENLARGED SERIES THE Roodel- Wachisnan AND CANOHIST. —_— FROM AN INSTANTANEOUS “OCS. By \. 2. jib-topsail c…ccseeeseeeeere ees 234 Topsail-yard ……cescsseseeeeee 455 5, Topsail-jackyard …….-.ssseseeee I4/ 4, 5B sy Greatest diam. of mast ……… 3%, bowsprit … ” ” » n boom 3 ,, bare. SOUTHPORT M.Y.C. OPEN MATCH, Sainep JuLy 25th, 1888. The match had unfortunately to be postponed from the 18th July to the above date. The morning was wet, heavy showers falling; but shortly before 2 p.m., the starting time, the showers ceased. There was a fine breeze nearly up and down the Lake: the latter is 450 x 200 yards, on the open shore, giving a fine course in almost any wind. The course was pre-determined to be as close to the wind as possible, so we were favored with a beat. Early on, however, a head reach would fetch the winning line; but the line was “skewed” across the Lake to give the more weatherly boat the shorter course. This arrangement unfortunately allowed one or two boats that were pinched in, and often in irons and shaking, to win their heats in the earlier part of the 20-ton match. ‘St. Catharine’ lost her heat partly from this cause, and partly THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOKIST. because she was sailed for lee-end of winning line. The strength of the wind, as is generally the case on our water, appeared to most of the competitors less than it was; the result being that most of the boats were over-canvassed, and some made a very inelegant display by running off. The heats were of two boats each, excepting prize heats, the places of absentees being taken by next on programme; the bye, if one occurred, was to sail a loser of some previous heat that had drawn highest number in a second draw made at same time as draw for stations. One competitor actually forgot his bye-number, and the next but one was the only beaten boat to be found in time to sail. The new rule was printed on the fly-leaf of the programmes, as follows :— “No boat to sail course alone, and then enter prize heat. Heats to be sailed by boats in numeral sequence ; so that, ifany boat is absent, the next on Programme takes its place. Boats drawing a bye, or failing of a competitor, to have option of sailing course, or part of course, alone . first, and to then sail a loser of some previous heat: said loser to be highest number desiring to sail, of a special drawmade at same time as draw for places on Programme. No loser to sail with bye more than once: the highest “Bye” number in each round, subject to foregoing clauses, takes precedence.” It saves time and gives all an equal chance. The clubs represented were London, Liverpool, Manchester, and the local one. Of 17 twenties, -18 tens, and 7 steamers, 15, 12 and 5 boats respectively, put in an appearance at the starting point. The two 20’s absent were both local boats, and disabled in preliminary practice. The first round of the twenties resulted as follows :—‘Guinevere,’ T. B. Sill, Liverpool, leestart, beat ‘She,’ J. Holford, S’port. ‘Florence,’ T. Edmondsen, 8’port, lee, beat ‘Blue Bell,’ J.C. Smith, S’port. ‘Nyleptha,’ IE. R. Tatchell, London, lee, beat ‘Rosebud,’ T. Smith, S’port. ‘Egerton,’ R. W. Gill, Manchester, lee, beat ‘Thistle,’ G. Holford, S’port. ‘Dream,’ Galbraith, Liverpool, lee, beat ‘Auspicious,’ Bell, Liverpool. ‘Aziola’ J. Hall, Manchester, weather start, beat ‘Wallace,’ A. W. Kiddie, S’port. ‘Viola,’ T. C, Morris, Liverpool, weather, beat ‘St. Catharine,’ Capt. Methven, London. ‘Allie,’ R. Richmond, Liverpool, weather, beat ‘She,’ the bye boat. Second round : ‘Guinevere’ beat ‘Florence’ ; ‘Nyleptha’ beat ‘Egerton’ ; ‘Aziola’ bt. ‘Dream’; Third round: ‘Guinevere’ ‘Allie’ beat ‘Viola.’ beat ‘Nyleptha’; ‘Allie’ beat ‘Aziola.’ Fourth round: ‘Allie’ beat ‘Guinevere’; ‘Aziola’ beat ‘Nyleptha,’ putting ‘Nyleptha’ out of prize list. Result: ‘Allie’ 1; ‘Guinevere’ 2; ‘Aziola’ 38. First round: The 10-tonners then sailed. ‘Valerie,’ T. C. Morris, weather, beat ‘Titania,’ E. R. Tatchell. ‘Iris,’ EH. K. Chamberlin, Man- chester, lee, beat ‘Sunflower,’ J. D. Dempsey, Manchester. ‘Anne,’ G. H. Garraway, S’port, weather, beat ‘Réve d’Or,’ C. Toulmin, London. 163 ‘Lizzie,’ R. Richmond, lee, beat ‘Rose’ S. Bishop, Manchester. ‘Cygnet,’ J. Saunders, Manchester, lee, beat *Bathurst,’ T. Smith. ‘Petrel,’ H. Robshaw, Manchester, lee, beat ‘Star-of-the-Sea’, Mr. Tomkins, Manehester. Second round: ‘Valerie,’ ‘Iris,’ and ‘Anne’ were the winners, and sailing together, came in in the Final round, ‘Anne’ 1; ‘Iris’ 2; ‘Valerie’ 8. By mistake, ‘Réve d’Or’ sailed in the final heat, and came in first. At the start ‘Valerie’ and ‘Iris’ fouled, blanketing ‘Anne,’ but they cleared and got away pretty fairly again. ‘Nyleptha,’ which sailed into the final round of the 20’s, is a “LL. and 8. A.” 15-tonner; 424in, lw.l. x 11-Qin. beam; 25 lbs. displacement; Mudian yawl = 18°66 tons by ‘1780’ rule, but of light draft and displacement. ‘St. Catharine’ is of same dimensions, but cutter rigged. The former got away well at the start, and appeared to be well ahead till nearing the winning line, when she did some very bad sailing under the influence of a lazy guy, getting in irons and pitching, losing allway. In the last round, she made a board too many, sailing into the worst chap on the Lake, instead of crossing the winning line: by going about, she could easily have done it; but a puff held her off till too late. The handsome appearance, finish, and handiness of the London boats were greatly admired. A similar type of boat won the 10-ton match, the ‘Anne’ being a 41 beam schooner, 8in. deep, and 13lbs, weight, abt. 74 tons ‘1730’ rule. Her victory was in part due to the reasonable sail she carried ; but the way she drove her fine hollow bow through the chop, and stuck to the wind, was greatly admired, and rather a surprise. ‘Allie’ also owned her victory in part to her smaller and more suitable sail-spread. The steamers were put on short commons as to time, and so sailed in one heat. Four started, one being disabled just before start from an accident to her boiler. Result :— ‘Greyhound’ A. Crawford, L’pool, Sift. 1lin.-1. ‘‘Hilectra’ W. Goldthorpe, M’chester, 6ft. Qin.-2. ‘Rob Roy’ A. W. Kiddie, S’port, 6ft. 10in.-3. ‘Greyhound’ is no less than 14 years old, but has held her own in great style this season, mainly owing to her readiness and steadiness. On the return journey she got into smooth water, and steadily kept there; while ‘Electra,’ fast closing on her heels, got out into the head sea, and shipped water too freely. The ‘Ocean Wave’ seemed also to make the others pretty lively. The starters for sailing classes were the S’port Commodore, (John Ellis, Esq.,) and Capt. Hicks, Steward; the judges being Thos. Smith, Esq., Capt. 8.M.Y.C., and the Hon. Sec. Mr. Thos. Hodd, officiated generally for the steamer race. A first class band played during the progress of 164 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN the match, and the proceedings were witness ed the proceedings ended, a suggestion by Mr. Thos. Hodd, who occupied the vice-chair, that a district or general we all thought we were in for a drenching; Prize-giving, votes of thanks speeches, and great cheers, and good humour closed the “event”; and then everybody “trained” or otherwise got home to dream, no doubt, of phenomenally fast and elegant boats, and future “eventiul Wednesdays.” INTER-CLUB PORT MATCH AT GLASGOW. The model yacht race open to all recognised model yacht clubs, came off on Saturday, 28th July, at Port Glasgow, when the following putting out the fires, but of course there is always some reason in model sailing why every boat does not win. As our Vice-commodore said, ‘‘7f the jib sheet had not been a little too tight,” he would have won easily with the ‘Iris.’ clubs were represented :—Dumbarton, 8 yachts; Clydebank, 7 yachts; Glasgow, 1 yacht ; besides the Port Glasgow club yachts.. The Dumbarton and the Clydebank yachts arrived early in the forenoon, the former in a steam launch kindly lent by Messrs. Denny, and the latter in a large pinnace lent by the manager of Messrs. Thompson, shipbuilders. Taking it altogether we were very satisfied with our performances. And now a few words about the way they do things in the Southport club ; this I believe was the first time they had had the lake free from rowing boats this season, and instead of keeping it to themselves and win- Notwithstanding the inclement weather the proceedings passed off to the entire satisfaction of all concerned, and the acting officers, Messrs. D. Kirk, W. Carmichael, and N. Blair, deserve the greatest credit for the ning the prizes themselves, they very kindly threw the race open to all the clubs, without it being im- able manner in which they discharged the duties perative that they should subscribe anything to assigned to them. Ist prize, silver cup, won by J. Brashe’s ‘Jubilee,’ 49 tons; 2nd prize, silver albert and locket, D. Cameron’s ‘Lady of the Lake,’ 53 tons; 3rd prize, silver medallion, A. Ronkin’s ‘Southern Cross,’ 20 tons. All the prize takers were Port Glasgow yachts. At the conclusion of the races the members, visitors and friends adjourned to the Oddfellows’ Hall, the prize fund. This in itself was quite sufficient, but when we add to it the courtesy and kindness with which we were received, and the very excellent tea which they invited us to (which must have been a costly affair to them, as all of us were everyone present that day. Southport club, say we ! Doings of the Churbs. later than the 2oth of each month, to Manchester M. Y. C.—BSince last ensure ‘Ono’ 2nd, report we A special 6-ton match was arranged for Bank Holiday, Aug. 6th, and the entries were one for ten-tonners. The two handicaps were won severally by ‘Egerton’ and ‘Petrel.’ Through some misunderstanding it has been arranged to sail the ten-ton match over again, on some future date. The best thing we have to report, day we Three cheers for the taking Ist prize, ‘Ono’ 2nd. In another 9-ton match, sailed on Aug. 4th, ‘Dorothy’ was Ist, two handicaps and however, is the exceedingly pleasant that they Clapham M. Y. C. (London. )—Since the last report the following matches have been sailed : 9-ton on July 7th, which resulted in ‘Pearl’ —O— have sailed three matches : hungry and pitched into it do not intend to be behind, and I am sure I am right in saying that they have the thanks of Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ov/y, and forwarded to the Eprror not fearfully tremendously) at the finish, it shews where the prizes were presented and an enjoyable evening was spent. insertion in the following issue. the weather took kindly to us for once, however, and with the exception of one very smart shower on landing, we were free from rain for the rest of the day. We had boats entered in every class, all excepting two won their heats in the first. round. When it came to the finals we found that in the 20-ton class the ‘Aziola’ had gained third prize; in the 10-ton class ‘Iris’ was second ; and in the steamer race the ‘Electra’ was second to the redoubtable ‘Greyhound,’ of Liverpool. In the steamer race we were unfortunate in shipping a large quantity of water through the boat getting broad-side on to the waves (which at this time were very rough) and thereby almost Challenge cup be had, was most encouraginely received, on July 25th. About 25 members and friends, including many ladies, journeyed down in a saloon and arrived about 12 o’clock. The weather had been very wet all morning in Manchester, and course of sightseers altogether being considerable. supper in which CANOEIST. spent at the inter-club match at Southport, by the Mayor, Dr. Pilkington, and other wellknown local and visiting gentlemen, the conDuring the AND so numerous that it had to be sailed in 2 divisions. The sailing was very even and the race well contested, Ll and the result was, 1st division, ‘Arrow’ Ist, ‘Ariel’ 2nd, 2nd division, ‘Electric’ list, ‘Coquette’ 2nd. ‘Arrow’ having made the best score took the certificate. Another 6-ton THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN match was sailed on Aug. 11th, there were five entries, ‘Brisk’ Ist prize, ‘Snipe’ 2nd, and ‘Janet’ 3rd. Model Yacht Sailing Association (London ).— On July 7th, a 2nd class match was sailed for a prize presented by Mr. Pounsett. ‘Etna’ Mr. Martin ‘Dolphin’ Mr. Gilbert ‘Psyche’ ‘Beta’ Mr. Pollard 4 started :— 15 points. 9 4, Toy Mr. Whiffin Won by ‘Etna.’ 5,4, On July 21st, was sailed a 2nd class match for a prize presented by Mr. Beaumont. 5 entries: – ‘Psyche’ Mr. Pollard 14 points. ‘Hina’ ‘Bluebell’ Mr. Martin Myr. Cobb 12.—C«,, 7 4; ‘Dolphin’ ‘Hagle’ Mr. Gilbert Mr. Beaumont 6a, 3 Won by ‘Psyche.’ On July 28th, a 3rd class match. 4 entries: ‘Tara’ Mr. Butcher 14 points. ‘Prokne’ Mr. Pollard 12 —C«,, ‘Henrietta’ ‘Dott’ Mr. Gilbert Oo Mr. Barrett 5 5, oy Won by ‘Tara.’ On August 6th, was sailed a 2nd class match for a prize presented by H. Collyer, Esq. 9 entries: Sailed in two divisions for 2 hours, the 4 best to sail for one hour in final. Ist division. points ‘Experiment’ Mr, Pollard 9 new boat, ‘Thanet’ ‘Star’ ‘Dolphin’ ‘Hebe’ Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Holt Pounsett Gilbert Barrett 8 4 4 1 new boat. Mr. Butcher 13 new boat. Mr. Martin Mr. Brunton 5 2 9nd division. ‘Falcon’ ‘Beta’ ‘Hitna’ ‘Mabel’ ‘Beta’ ‘Falcon’ ‘Hxperiment’ ‘Thanet’ Mr. Whiffin Final. 6 points ,, 4 3. ,,” ,, 2 7 Ist prize. Qnd_s,, 8rd_s,, Bradford M. Y.C.—An influential meeting of local model-yachtsmen was held on the 16th Aug., called together by a letter (from one of number) which appeared in the local papers. The necessary resolutions were passed to call the Mr. R. Dennison was _ club into existence. appointed Captain; Mr. R. Walmsley, Measurer; Messrs J. Webster, Smith, J. 8. Douglas, Josh. Spencer, J. Pagitt, and C. Lea a Committee, with Mr. W. G. Richardson, Hon. Sec. A general outline of rules was laid down, the completion being left to the committee. The first AND CANOEIST. 165 club sailing day was fixed for Saturday, 265th Aug., at Bradford Moore Park, when the club fleet will be duly inspected. Serpentine M.Y.C. (London )—This club sailed a 15-ton match for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, on August 11th. The race was begun with a fresh breeze from the South West, which died away before the race was completed, ‘The entries were :—‘Phantom’ Mr. Watts; ‘Neva’ Mr. Saunders; ‘Neptune’ Mr. Hale; ‘Nellie’ Mr. Reynolds; ‘Piggy Ogg’ Mr, Pritchard; ‘Wild Rose’ Mr. Chapman; ‘Oll’ Mr. Holmes; ‘Irex’ Mr. Burgess. Out of these only 6 started, first heat, ‘Wild Rose’ 2, ‘O1P 7, ‘Neptune 12 points. Qnd heat, ‘Neva’ 1, ‘Irex’ 7, ‘Nellie’ 18 points. Final heat, the scores were more even, but plenty of fouling, ‘Oge’? 10112102 2=10. ‘Neptune’ 230002838 0=138. ‘Ire’ 313310201= 14. ‘Nellie’ won 1st prize, ‘Irex’ 2nd, ‘Neptune’ 8rd. This club and the Corinthian club, Clapham, are:about to arrange a match on the Round Pond, Kensington. Dundee M.Y.C.—This club had its fourth cup race for 20-ton yachts on Saturday, August 4th. The weather was not very favourable, the wind being out of a bad quarter, and being very unsteady. A start was made about 3-15, and in all twelve boats appeared on the water in the contest for the cup, a silver-mounted horn, presented by Mr. John Fleming. First heat (four boats)—1, R. Dargie’s ‘Dolphin’ 13 mins. 16 sees. 2, A. Lomeair’s ‘Rhoda’ 15 mins. 42 secs. Second heat—1, D, Hynd’s ‘Wylo’ 13 mins. 32 sees. : 2, A. Smith’s ‘Creole’ 13 mins. 40 secs. Third heat—1, J. patrick’s ‘Golden Horn’ 14 mins. 40 secs.: 2, C. Hill’s ‘Betsy’ 17 mins. 31 secs. Fourth heat—1, J. Patrick’s ‘Golden Horn’ 11 mins. 48 secs.; 2, A. Lumgair’s ‘Rhoda’ 12 mins, 15 sees. Fifth heat—-1, C. Hill’s ‘Betsy’; 2, D. Hynd’s‘Wylo.’ The final heat thus lay between the ‘Golden Horn’ the ‘Rhoda,’ the ‘Betsy,’ and D. Hynd’s ‘Wylo.’ This heat was rather protracted, owing to bad and light winds, the boats fouling each other, and causing the race, to be run three times before it was finished. At last the four opponents agreed to finish the race foul or not foul, but happily this heat was started and finished without a hitch ; the cup was carried off by D. Hynd’s ‘Wyio,’ in 10 mins. 40 secs ; and the medalby C. Hill’s ‘Betsy’ in 16 mins. 45 secs, There are still two handsome cups to be competed for, between the 25 and 30-ton yachts, the race days being the 1st and 15th September. There was a large turnout of spectators, but owing to the races lasting so long a great many left before the final was finished. Mr, W. Anderson, commodore, was umpire. 166 THE Kingston (full) M. MODEL-YACHTSMAN Y. C.—The unkindly and dirty season that we have been experiencing, has done much to spoil the affection of the model-yachtsman for his favourite sport. No summer weather to tempt model sailers eut from the town into the bright green fields, and to the side of the sparkling water. ‘This year has given us the poorest musters and the least enthusiasm of any since the formation of the club, and so far as the matches are concerned the competition has been left to the ardent few who will race, no matter what the conditions, The Saturday matches have been poor indeed, as compared with former years. The only class having a respectable show in numbers being the 10-tonners. The results are as follows: Saturday afternoons. April 14, 10-ton, J. G. Storey……… 5 starters. » 28, May 6, >» 12, » 19, » ,, ,, 4, 50in, 34in. 10-ton, 26, 39in. 10-ton, June 23, _,, », 380, ,, July 7, ,, » yo W. Bruce………… Do ,, W. Bruce………… 4, W. Bruce……….., 6, John Twydell…… 3. C«,, W. Acaster ……., oC, W. Bruce………… 8, N, Andrews…….., oO 4, T. Twydell ……… 5, T. Twydell …….., ol, G. Smith………… 4, W. Bruee……….., 6, J. G. Storey …… 5, The usual regatta for all classes was held on Bank Holiday, 6th August, and although the weather on this occasion was all that could be desired, the number of starters showed a great falling off in comparison with former years. There has been some life shown during the last few weeks of fine weather, in the private sailing during the week-day evenings, a good muster assembling on many occasions, and much enjoyment resulting. Bank Holiday results :— o0in. class, 2 starters, won by J. J. Mills. 44in. ,, 4. ,, » A, Acaster, 39in. ,, 6 ,, N. G, Andrews, after a good race with “Flying Cloud,” which when leading lost the breeze. 384in. class, 7 starters, won by W. Bruce, after several well contested heats. 10-ton class, 12 starters, was won easily by W. Bruce, with the invincible ‘‘ Flying Cloud,” T. A. Bruce taking second prize, and being beaten along way in the final heat, part of the beating being due to being snugged down to the strong breeze blowing previous to the matches, but which gradually got fainter and fainter until it died away altogether a while after the matches ended. Corinthian M. Y. C. (London. )—A ten-ton match was sailed at Clapham, on June 30th, which was won by ‘Sirenia’, Mr. G. Ramplen, AND CANOEIST. with 21 points, ‘Dahlia’ Mr. Church, 13 points, ‘Lively’ Mr. Jordan, 5 points, ‘Merlin’ Mr. T. Ramplen, 5 points. A ten-ton mateh, in two divisions, was sailed at Clapham, on July 21st, first division :—‘Ready,’ Mr. Hugo, 13 points, ‘Dahlia,’ Mr. G. Ramplen, 9, ‘Dolphin,’ Mr. Layton, 3. Second division :—Tively,’ Mr. Jordan, 11, ‘Maud,’ Mr. Wood, 5, ‘Petrel,’ Mr. Ramplen, 5, ‘Princess,’ Mr. Church, 3. Final: ‘Ready,’ 10, ‘Petrel,’ 7, ‘Lively,’ 4, ‘Dahlia,’ 8. On August 4th, a 7-ton match was sailed; there were three 7-tonners, ‘Condor,’ Mr. Jordan, ‘Pansey, Mr. Church, ‘Waterwitch,’ Mr, Hdwards, and the 5-ton ‘Phyllis,’ Mr. G. Ramplen, ‘Phyllis’ won with 16 points, ‘Condor’ 13, ‘Pansey’ 11, ‘Waterwitch, 6. On August 6th, at 6a.m., a 10-ton match was sailed at Clapham. The entries were :—‘Maud,’ ‘Princess,’ ‘Petrel,’ ‘Sivenia,’ ‘Lively,’ and ‘Ready.’ ‘Sirenia’ won with 16 points, ‘Ready’ 12, ‘Petrel’ 7, ‘Primrose’ 4, ‘Maud’ 2, and ‘Lively’ 1. On August 11th, a 10-ton match, for club prize, was sailed. In the first division, ‘Petrel,’ ‘Dahlia,’ ‘Sirenia,’ (the last named sprung a leak and had to retire leaving the two first named for the final). In the second division, ‘Lively’ got 12 points, ‘Ready,’ 12, and ‘Quickstep,’ 6. In the final, ‘Petrel and ‘Ready,’ 8 points :—the tie was won by ‘Ready’ by about a length, ‘Lively’ 5, ‘Dahlia’ 4. On August 18th, a 10-ton match was sailed, first and second prizes were presented by an en- thusiastic yachtsman, Mr. Minns. The entries were :—‘Dahlia,’ ‘Lively,’ ‘Ready,’ and ‘Sirenia.’ The wind was light, in fact it was little better than a drifting match. ‘Dahlia’ made the most of what wind there was, and won with 16 points, ‘Lively’ 9, ‘ Ready’ 5. ‘Sirenia’ was again put out owing to a leakage. Guernsey M.Y.C.—The following is a list of winners of the matches sailed August 8th, in connection with the above club :—6-tons, 1 ‘Jilt’ C. A. Renouf; 2 ‘Trick’ Ira Ozanne. ‘Butterfly’ R. Gaved. Hartwell ; 2 7-tons, 1 ‘Sleuthound’ HE. 10-tons, 1 ‘Rival’ J. Goesle ; 2 ‘Favour- ite’ L.tHector. Junior members, ‘Fannie’ W.B. Randell ; ‘Trick’ Ira Ozanne. Kingstown (Ireland) M.Y.C.—This club has been regularly racing every Saturday since last report. On June 23rd, the match was for the 8-ton class for which ‘Genesta,’ ‘Shamrock,’ ‘Dove,’ ‘Jolly Roger,’ and ‘Mirage’ entered, ‘Jolly Roger’ being a skiff-shaped sloop very beamy and a good goer. ‘Mirage’ is a 4-tonner, but sails with the eights and gives them enough to do to beat her. The wind was very light and from the North, the first stretch being a reach, ‘Mirage’ rushed away first and was only collared THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN by ‘Shamrock’ and ‘Dove’ at the very finish. ‘Shamrock’ getting 8 marks, ‘Dove’ 2, ‘Mirage’ 1. The next bit was a run, and ‘Shamrock’ got 3, ‘Genesta’ and ‘Mirage’ dead-heating and getting 2 each, ‘Dove’ getting 1. The last bit, which was a beat, resulted in ‘Shamrock’ 3, ‘Mirage’ 2, ‘Genesta’ 1. ‘Mirage’ again ouly being just beaten by about 5 seconds. Total: ‘Shamrock’ 9, ‘Mirage’ 5, ‘Genesta’ and ‘Dove’ 8 each, ‘Jolly Roger’ not in trim getting 0. The 4-tonners had their race the next Saturday, in another light day, ‘Mirage’ winning the first two bits with ‘Luath’ second, and in the last ‘hatona’ won, ‘Luath’ being second, ‘Mirage’ giving up through a mishap. Total: ‘Mirage’ 6, ‘Luath’ 6, ‘Latona’ 5. Saturday, July 7th, saw the 16-tonners in the field, when, ‘Jenny,’ ‘Ulidia’ ‘Ulerin,’ ‘Lorna Doone’ and ‘Oweenee,’ came to the post. The former getting the first thrashing in any of the club races. The first was a run with a light $8.1. breeze, ‘Ulerin’ arriving first, ‘Oweenee’ 2nd, ‘Jenny’ 3rd. ‘Ulidia’ 4th. The wind having shifted to the E. the next piece was a dead beat, ‘Oweenee’ working out a fine lead, but getting fluked out of it. Result: ‘Jenny’ Ist, ‘Ulidia’ 2nd, ‘Ulerin’ 3rd, ‘Oweenee’ 4th. The last reach was a fine race, it being very uncertain who would win, ‘Ulerin’ eventually succeeding in doing so, ‘Ulidia’ getting 2nd, ‘Jenny’ 3rd. Total: ‘Ulerin’ 7 marks, ‘Jenny’ 5, ‘Ulidia’ 4, ‘Oweenee’ 2, ‘Lorna Doone’ 0. 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