The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 6 – June 1891

cA — — me _— |al — be — — a — A Monthly Journal of Modei Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News, Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &e Vol. VIIL.—No. 6, JUNE, All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed “THe Eniror of Zhe Model- Vachtsman. 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” CANOEING Communications must be addressed THE EDITOR of The Canceist, Elim Lodge. Hornsza, Hull, or, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOEIST is published on the Ist of each month, and can be had of any bookseller, or will be sent on application to the Pub- lishers, on the following terms :— Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or America…… paid in advance…… 3/6 per annum Jed. or id. stamps may be sent in payment. N.&.-—in sending for single copies, 3}¢d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage, | 1891. Price 3d., Post-free 3¥ed. GORiterial Llotes. Onr FoR May.—Last month we had the pleasure of entering on our Club Register the Maxwell Model Yacht Club, of Pollokshields, of which Mr. John Neave, Blairbeg, 32, Dalziel Drive, is the Hon. See. We shall be glad of some more information, if our friend Mr. Neave will favor us. How big are they, to start with ? Where do they sail? What class of boats have the club adopted? We wish every success to the Maxwell; may they be regular attenders in our columns, and be staunch supporters of the Clué journal, The Mode!- Vachtsman. Long and persistently have we labored that the clubs may flourish, and it is the true test of good nature and fairness when the clubs begin business like the Maxwell has done, by supporting this paper. —O— fluLL: THomas GrassAM, 161 & 162, High Street. LONDON: E. MARLBOROUGH & Co, 51, Old Bailey. DVERTISEMENTS should reach this office not later than the 21st of the month, to secure insertion in the following issue. Rates on application, To Foreign Subseribers !—All subscriptions mast be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THos, GRassaM, HULL; or, if sent in Foreign Stamps, please send value in one or two stamps only, of high value.—P.O.O, made payable to “Fhe Mfodel- Yachtsman” will #o/ Sor the future be accepted, We gather from several correspondents that the particulars we gave last month of Mr. Long’s proposed designing competition for 15-raters were not. sufficiently clear. In the second paragraph it says : ‘Subscribers would be eligible to compete.” This doves not mean subscribers only. The competition is meant to be open to all, but a subscription in aid of the project will not shut the subscriber out. So send in your subscriptions, small amounts will further the project as well as large, and it is well that the model-yachtsmen 102 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN generally should bear in mind that any moderate subscription will be a good investment, as each will get in return a copy of the best designs, which will thus enable them to get well to the front in building good boats. Much experience has been gained since our Jast designing competition, for 15-raters, as to the best dimensions for this class, and the way to pluck the fruits of that experience from the best quarters, is to support by contribution the scheme proposed by Mr. Long. ——-0O-— Mr. R. H. Lancaster, Hon Sec., of the Dulwich Club, would like a book ruled and printed for scoring club matches. If any of our friends have useful suggestions on this point please send them to Mr. Lancaster, who can then pubtish them for the benefit of others. —_(0—- Wer have been favored with the programme of races of the Kingstown and the Kingston clubs ; both are comprehensive, and promise a good season’s sport.—’Tis the weather that is wanted, The rules of the Kingstown club are also sent for our perusal, and we can pronounce them both simple and effective. —_QO—_ THE match for the East Coast Challenge Shield, held on Whit-Monday, at Hull, was a great success, as a gathering of about a hundred model-yachtsmen from different towns witnessed the contest, and in all but the shiftiness of the wind the weather was favorable. A numerous contingent of the Boston club started at 3 o’clock in the morning, to enable them to get in good time to the match, and many were the wishes expressed that a prize might fall to their lot as a reward of the spirit they displayed; ’twas not to be though, but the Bostonians mean to return to the contest next year with undiminished courage. —_—O—-~- In reply to Mr. J. F. Tansley, “Quercus” sends us a drawing of a contrivance he has adopted for preventing carrying away bowsprits when sailing on ponds with high banks. We are sorry we cannot at present give an ulustration, but the description is that two strong rubber bands fastened near to the gammon forward are carried along to the bowsprit heel at each side of the bowsprit, and are fastened to bowsprit heel with a fid; these bands are sufficiently strong to spring the bowsprit back into place after concussion has driven it inboard. —O0— WE regret to hear that Mr. W. G. Richardson, the Hon. Sec. and Captain of the Bradford club has been compelled by business to leave Bradford. We shall miss his genial presence very much in Yorkshire, where his attendance at the inter-club matches was always highly appreciated, and his AND CANOEIST We hope good fellowship eagerly sought after. the Bradford club will not allow his work to cease because he has gone, but that it will live to bea Mr. Lewis Crossley, great credit to its founder. another genial soul, takes the post of Hon. Sec. —_—0—. “Tis a pity that the London County Council have lately injured, by their action, the sport of model yachting. Victoria Park, where some of the oldest clubs have pursued their pastime and enjoyed the sport for so many years, has been given over to the City Arab as a bathing station, a cheap and nasty way ofgetting over the Council’s responsibilities to provide bathing accommodation for our overcrowded multitudes. We understand the water is stagnant, and totally unfit for such a purpose, and is more likely to breed disease than wash We sincerely hope the away contagion and dirt. County Council will be induced to grant facilities for model sailing as well as bathing. To take away a healthful pastime, the brightener of the leisure hours of many who have not other means to draw them out into the open spaces for exercise and fresh air, is a step in the wrong direction, and a great hardship to those who have so long enjoyed it; and to strip the park of its best attraction is Messieurs of the County another wrong move. Council, kindly reverse your policy, or we cannot bless you. -—Q— THE VYACHTSMAN AND THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. It was announced in our April number by a valued correspondent, ‘‘Red, Yellow and Black,” that anew weekly paper, devoted to yachting, would shortly appear under the title of The Yachisman. The paper duly appeared on April 25th, with a splendid supplemental picture of the crack 40rater Creole, and, according to our humble opinion, it is the best journal that has appeared in the interests of pleasure sailing craft owners, more especially for those of the smaller classes. If the publishers can make it pay, and yet keep up the standard of excellence of the first numbers, Zhe Yachtsman should do as much for small yacht and boat sailing as our own journal has done for model yachting. In the first issue, the (what?) who takes the tiller in the model yachting section, thus addresses the fraternity :— ‘‘During the past ten years this sport kas developed itself to an enormous extent among all classes and in all parts of So large has been the increase in the inthe British Isles. terest displayed, that the number of Model Yacht Clubs, which in 1882 numbered about five, has now reached the MODEL-YACHTSMAN Clubs. It is therefore hoped that the members of these clubs will strive to support Zhe Yachtsman, news of matches and “yellow” with age.” club as, heing a weekly paper, items will be fresh, and the not This noble youth here ignores our ungrudging and unpaid labors, which have been the means of bringing about this very satisfactory state of things, and flings at us that weakly joke about the tint of our pages, but it is evident the direc. tion of the vital part of Zhe Yachtsman is not in his hands, as witness the very hands ome acknowledgement (under the heading of “The Man at the Wheel”) in the second number, of our disinterested notice of the publication : “Our first number, we are only too well aware, bore the signs of haste and pressure in the many mistakes noticeable throughout its pages, but, although the errors and crudeness of the text created in us a feeling of profound depression, we have regretted nothing so much as the omission on our part of an act of courtesy towards an excellen t and bright monthly magazine, which journal did all in its power to help us even before THz YacuTsman left the slip. MODEL YacHTsMAN AND CANOEIST. Wereferto THE A month or more before our first number made its appearance, the editor of that magazine made a most favourable mention of our undertaking, and, where many men would have sought to hinder a possible rival, he, instead, did all in his power to assist us, Tt will be a satisfaction to him to know that this notice quickly started our subscription list in a truly marvellous way—marvellous not only in numbers , but in the remoteness of the districts from which his readers sent us their communications. We have, since the publication of our first number, received many must flattering reviews and notices from the greatest of our London daily papers —not altogether deserved on our part we confess—but for none of these do we feel AND CANOEIST 103 serve. We see no objection to those clubs who wish for weekly reports sending them to The Yachisman. We hope all members of the model yacht- ing fraternity who can afford it will subseri he to that journal, but at the same time we think model yachtsmen are not to be tempted to let their own journal die out, and we feel confide nt that the yachtsmen who have so generou sly supported our journal for the sake of its useful- ness to a pleasant and instructive pastime, will not be likely to withdraw from us becaus e a journal comes on the scene which ministers more directly to their own pleasures. We could have wished that a better title than The Yachtsman had been adopted. Our own publication has become widely spoken of under that name (this is an age of abbreviations) , and fur- thermore we look forward with hope to the future of the new venture as being the great creator and encourager of innumerable boat sailing clubs, whose craft are not, strictly speaking, yachts: that is where a grand opportunity lies for a new paper to secure an seems a pity that extensive circulation, and it the promoters of The Vachts- man did not adopt a title that would special ly attract all those who have a prediliction for boat sailing—and their name is legion. That now being resolved, however, we have only to request from Zhe Vachtsman its support instead of its opposition. All are entitled to this who work for the love of the sport. We greet you, Mr. Vachtsman, with all the goodwiil in the world, jand wish you a long and successful career. more obliged than for the disinterested mention of our (then) INTER-CLUB forthcoming paper by the editor of THE Mopar YACHTS- MATCH. MAN.” The ‘Man at the Wheel” does us but justice. However, we shall do all we can to recom mend Lhe Yachtsman so long as we think it right in the interests of yacht, boat and model yacht sailing todo so. The * Man at the Wheel” makes one mistake,-—he says the Editor makes favorable mention of his paper. This is not exactly the case, the Editor’s first opportunity of mentioning Lhe Yachtsman occurs now, as the compliment of sending him a first number or prospectus thereof was neglected, and as the compl iment of some communication had been paid to him pre- viously by the Editors of every yacht ing paper in the world, he concluded that ‘The Vachisman did not mean to sail a friendly course , and might even try some running down tactic s. We are rejoiced to see that this is not so: there is ample room for The Yachtsman and The Model – Vachtsman, Their journal is a good one,—-we try to make ours the same in its influence on the sport we HAST COAST CHALLENGE SHIELD. This handsome challenge shield, by Elking ton, supplied by Messrs T. Kirk & Co., Whitef riar- gate, was given in 1888 by the Kingst on Model Yacht Club as a perpetual challenge trophy , to be sailed for once a year by the clubs of this district, and it has now become the greatest attraction of the year to the model yachting fraternity of the east coast. In 1888 it was won by the Kingston Club, in 1889 by the Scarbo ro’ Club, and in 1890 by the Kingston Club, This year it was sailed on Whit-Monday, as previou sly, in the waters of the Kingston Club, Inglem ire lane, Beveriey-road, and the visiting clubs were entertained right hospitably. Scarboro,’ Boston, Bradford, Leeds, Kingston (Hull), Albert (Hull), and Hast Hull Clubs were all represented, and after a keen contest in a trying and varying breeze, which sometimes made the course a reach and at others a thrash to windward, Ltbibilbiii, respectable number of seventy-two recognised the Hast. Pili THE THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. 104 Hull Club came out the conquerors by the prowess of the cutter ‘Bene,’ owned and sailed by Mr. J. Bell, commodore of the Hast Hull Club, | who took first prize and the shield. ‘Florence,’ Mr. J. Lilley, of the Albert Club, took second prize; ‘Bella Vista,’ Mr. J. Hobbs, of the Albert Club, taking third prize. Nearly all the yachts of the Kingston Club (holders of the shield) were badly trimmed and sailed, whilst all three prize winners were fitly canvassed and beautifully A great many people witnessed the sailed. match, and seemed to take a lively interest in the proceedings. Mr. T. A. Bruce, commodore Kingston Club, distributed the prizes after the racing, and acknowledgement was nade by the winners to the elub representatives of the hospitality and spirit of the Kingston Club in holding this fixture, and Mr. Albert Strange, vice-commodore of the Scarborough Club, paid a gracetul tribute to the efforts of the ladies in the entertainment department. Doings of the Clubs. Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper o/y, and forwarded to the EpiroR not later than the zoth of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Dulwich M.Y.C.—The annua! dinner was held at the ‘Montpelier’? Choumert Road, Peckham, on Thursday, 19th Feb. last, when 14 members and friends sat down to an excellent menu, – provided by the well known proprietor Mr. A.E. Pow. Atter the dinner, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all, the usual loyal toasts were pro- posed by the chairman and suitably replied to. An extensive programme had been prepared by the committee, and amongst the various items, the songs by Mr. Green ‘Tell her I love her so” and ‘Forget me not” were much appreciated. The secretary in reading his report for the past year stated that the club consisted of eighteen members all of whom were owners of boats, but that the average attendance at the races was not more than six. The Commodore announced his intention of giving a Challenge Cup for boats in the 10-ton class, and the President a prize of £2 for boats any rig, but not exceeding 13lbs. weight. ‘The races for the Challenge Cups, presented by the Commodore in 1890, were concluded on Saturday, 19th April, and resulted as follows :—In the 10-ton class Mr. Chatterton’s ‘Calcutta’ was first and Mr, Rochaix’s ‘Norma’ second. A close race, and it is doubtful which would have won, had not ‘Norma’ carr.ed away her mast, owing to the very ssrong wind. In the 5-ton class Mr. Blanchard’s ‘Lynx’ was first Mr. Oxer’s ‘Greyhound’ second. The regatta which was postponed from last year, was held as the opening event for 1891 and took place on the 18th April, the prizes consisting of the balance of the club funds for 1890 added to the entrance fees of 1/- for each boat and divided equally between the 10 and 5-tonners. Nine boats entered with the result that in the 10-ton class Mr. Rochaix’s ‘Norma’ was first and Mr. Chatterton’s ‘Calcutta’ second. In the 5-ton class Mr. Oxer’s ‘Greyhound’ first Mr. Blanchard’s ‘Lynx second. The first race for the 10-ton Challenge Cup for 1891 was held on the Qnd of May, at the Round Pond, Kensington, six boats entered, ‘Ella’, ‘Mabel’, ‘Ida’, ‘Norma’, ‘Ada’ and ‘Calcutta’. ‘Ella’ and ‘Caleutta’ each scoring 11 points, ‘Mabel’ and ‘Ada’ each scoring 7 points. Wretched weather was experienced, it raining hard all day, the wind being very unsteady and falling altogether in the latter part of the afternoon , Kingston M.Y.C. ( Hull).—On Saturday, May 2nd, a elub prize for 10-tonners was sailed for in a good reaching breeze. ‘Pollie,’ A. Walker bt. ‘Susie, J.G. Storey; ‘Fly,’ W. Homan, a bye; ‘Cambria,’ W. Acaster bt. ‘Daisy,’ W. Vickers ; ; ‘Gazelle,’ N. G. Andrews bt. ‘Louie,’ Second round: ‘Pollie’ bt. ‘Fly’; ‘Cambria’ bt. ‘Gazelle’ Final: ‘Pollie’ bt. ‘Cambria.’ Serpentine M. Y. C. (London ).—The seaaon opened on April 25th, with a 15-ton match, wind Seven shifty, moderate to light, from the N.E. starter. :—‘ Galatea,’ ‘Warrior,’ ‘Alarm,’ ‘ irene,’ ‘Lizzie, ‘Neva’ and ‘Phantom.’ At the end of the first hour’s sailing ‘Warrior’ and ‘Lizzie’ led their respective divisions; ‘Galatea’ and ‘Irene’ being second. During the final hour the wind died away. ‘Galatea’ setting a big bowsprit spinnaker made the most of it and scoring most of the boards, ultimately won the match ; ‘Irene’ 2nd; ‘Warrior’ 3rd. On May 3rd, the final race for Mr, Lear’s prize (a 1o-ton model by Burgess) took place. Four starters, ‘Mischief,’ Wind S.W. and fresh. ‘Sloper,’ ‘Quickstep’ and ‘Gulnare.’ ‘This was a fine race, each board being keenly contested; ‘Quickstep’ retired at half time, her skipper being taken suddenly ill, whilst ‘“Gulnare’ sailed two boards short, eight boards were sailed in the hour, Score:-—’ Mischief’ 11 points, ‘Gulnare’ 9. ‘Mischief’ winning the prize outright. On May 2nd, a 1o-ton race was sailed off. Four started :— ‘Hero,’ ‘fos,’ ‘White Wings,’ and ‘Mischief,’ the first three being this season’s boats, Wind N.W. and moderate a good race between ‘Hero’ and ‘White Wings,’ so close that a tie had to be sailed off, which after some considerable drifting ‘White Wings’ won, taking first prize. On May 16th, the fifteens met again, wind N. W. to N.N. E. showery and very THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN smothering the models, which however finished the course after several shifts of canvas. ing boats competed, viz: Poppy, ‘Lillie, Mr. Frazer, ‘Violet,’ Mr. Burrage, ‘Lizzie, Mr. Read. A start was effected at 3-20, a heavy squall making it hard work for the members to pull against wind and tide. ‘Lillie’ took the lead, with ‘Violet,’ ‘Lizzie’ and ‘Buttercup’ in hot pursuit, the others having given up on account Vice-Commodore with his ‘Eos’ {42 x 7, 25lbs displacement) broke the record for r0-tonners over of the weather. ‘Lillie’ held the lead for 13 miles down the reach, when she had to give way fur the ‘Violet,’ ‘Lizzie’ and ‘Buttercup’ keeping together our course of 180 yards, turning it off in 2 minutes Not content with this record he set till rounding the buoy (‘Lizzie’ having shifted her himself to beat it, and on April 29th, gave us a canvas two or three times), the boats rounding as further taste of his quality, reeling ofthe first board in 1 min. 59 secs. he sent the ‘Kus’ along in grand follows: George M.Y.C. ( London )—We have been busy the last four weeks sailing off the Easter programme On April roth, 2nd class, ‘Genesta,’ ‘Reviera’ and ‘Milly. Wind N.E., result: ‘Milly’ 23, first prize; ‘Genesta’ 13, second; ‘Riviera’ 12. On April 13th, a private match with 3rd class boats Greenhill with his new boat ‘Estella’ meeting Mr. J. B. Collyer’s ‘Basilisk’. Score: ‘Basilisk’ 14; ‘Estella’ 6. Five models entered for the 3rd class race sailed on April 15th. *Tara’ although handicapped 4 points scored in her usual style, and left off winner with 13 points; ‘Gazelle’ 2nd, 9g points. April 17th and 18th were the two Cup days. On the first of these dates the 3rd class met to contest the trophy under and suits ina North wind. ‘The entries were :—‘Wendur’ (holder), ‘Estella,’ ‘Tara,’ ‘Chough’ and ‘Oberon.’ ‘Tara’ won the ist, 2nd, 3rd and 4th passages and was second in the sth; she then scored in good style and left off winner with 17 points; ‘Estella’ 2nd, 7 points. The rst class Cup was suiled for by the following boats: Lewis who have worked very hard for the club; the treasurer has several p-unds in hand, a number of prizes. also Kingstown (Ireland) M. Y. C.—The opening match of the season took place on Saturday, May oth, ina fresh N.N.E and (for models) rather a nasty loppy sea. ‘lhe class was for 20-raters, and ‘Vanessa,“Queen Mab’ and ‘Leander’ were entered. The latter not starting, ‘Queen Mab’ won by 1 min. 3o secs. from ‘Vanessa,’ but the latter had done a good pull up the second round as she had been nearly 6 mins, astern at the end of the first round. T. A. Cosll was Officer of the day. Saturday was too bad a day for match sailing:; one or two rowing boats that ventured out were nearly swamped ; ‘Petrel’ (holder), ‘Galatea,’ *Bendizzy,’ ‘Neptune’ and ‘Gwendoline’. The latter model went to work in a most perservering manner and succeeded in carrying off the prize with a score of 19 poinis. ‘Petrel’ 2nd, ro points. Medway M. Y. C—A match took place on Saturday, May 16th, and was witnessed by a good attendance of spectators, also Vice-Com. Ratcliffe, who watched the boats very keenly round the course. The two latter were at the buoy together, but ‘ Lizzie’ having the misfortune to foul a sailing boat that was coming up the river, aad to go for the buoy two or three times ina heavy squall. The boats ran up in quick time, it being done by ‘Violet’ in 22 minutes, thus beating the redoubtable ‘ Buttercup’ by 6 minutes. The time on passing the winning post was: ‘Violet’ 5-1, ‘Buttercup’ 5-7, ‘Lillie’ 5-10, ‘Lizzie’ 5-14; ‘Violet’ winning 1st prize, a silver-mounted sugar basin, presented by Sir Andrew Clarke; ‘Buttercup’ 2nd prize, a plated spirit flask, given by Mr. F. White; ‘Lillie’ 3rd prize, a plated mustard pot given by the club. Great credit is due to Mr. G. Wade and Lewis in getting back from the lower buoy in time to time the boats at the winning post. Saturday, May 3oth, a match will take place from Sun Pier with the new 1r5-tonners. The clubis nowina flourishing condition, thanks to Messrs, Read and ‘Times taken with a double chron- Mr. C. ‘Violet’ 4-39, ‘Lillie’ 4-39-3, ‘Buttercup’ 4-49, ‘Lizzie’ 4-52, style, doing the fourth in 1 min. 53 secs. A splendid record which we venture to say will take was sailed. The follow- ‘ Buttercup,’ Mr. Batty, ‘Snatcher,’ Mr. Rivett, ‘America,’ Mr. Green, sen., ‘Bridesmaid,’ Mr. Green, jun., ‘Red Rover,’ Mr. Final hour, wind squally and from everywhere—when nota flat calm. ‘Alarm’ started the scoring and kept ahead despite the endeavours of the other three, ‘Phantom’ being kept a trifle too close to the wind or the result might have been very different. Score:—‘Alarm’ 11, ‘Lizzie’ £0, ‘Neva’ 8, ‘Phantom’ 7 points. On April 23rd, the easily. of matches. 105 then burst forth again with great fury, completely sailing off ‘Lizzie’ won. Second division, ‘Rival,’ ‘Neva? and ‘Phantom’; ‘Phantom’ winning some beating. ograph. CANOEIST. reach, with a strong flood tide against us. Several showers of rain fell, making it very unpleasant. The wind at times fell away to a dead calm, and squally, second suits were carried by each boat— hardly enough at times to keep them moving. First division, ‘Irex,’ ‘Lizzie,’ ‘Alarny and ‘Galatea.’ Only four boards were sailed in the hovr. ‘Alarm’ led with 6 points, ‘alatea’ and ‘Lizzie’ tieing; on 4seconds. AND The wind at starting blowing very hard | from the N. W., made it a dead header down the | this was to have beena 15-rating class. Mr, W. W. Stevenson has been elected Vice-Commodore in room of the late Mr. McNally, and has signified 106 MODEL-YACHTSMAN his intention of presenting a tankard for competition. Mr. Dixon Kemp has also kindly sent an edition of Yacht Architecture for a race and it is sure to entice out a goodly number, and a splendid race may be expected. AND Heat, 4 boats, 1 J. Webb’s ‘Western,’ 2 D. Wood’s ‘Flying Fish. Final—4q boats, viz.:—The ‘Dart,’ ‘Western,’ ‘Flying Fish’ and ‘Shark.’ After a keen contest report, our sport has been of a very limited character, and we are only able to report one match, which took place on Saturday, May 2nd, when there was a good muster of members. Six boats were ready at 3-30 to compete for the second Club prize for ro-tonners given this quarter— second and third prizes from entrance fees, The match was, as usual with us, sailed on the tournament system, ina moderate and changeable breeze from N.W., but there was some very good sailing, the scoring being very close as the results shows, viz.:—Mr. Gray’s ‘Swift,’ rst prize, 19 points; Mr. Burgess’s ‘Puff, 2nd prize, 17 points; Mr. Harris’s ‘Daisy,’ 3rd prize, 16 points; Mr. Church Jrés ‘Thetis, 14; Mr. Barraclough’s ‘Dauntless,’ 13; Mr. Keen’s ‘Pandora,’ 11. The last-named boat is only a 7-tonner, but her owner pluckily entered her so as to complete the set. Great pleasure was felt by all the members to see Mr. ‘ Burgess (Serpentine Club) amongst us as a_ sailing member. Saturday, Miy gth and 16th, matches atranged had to be adandoned in consequence of want of wind. The match for Whit Monday was also abandoned in consequence ofthe continual downpour—so that this month has proved so far very bare of results. Better luck later on. Gateshead Md. Y.C.—TYhe members of this Club had a race on Saturday, May 23rd, with 15-tonners, for a first prize given by Mr, A. E, Long, and a second and third by the Club. ‘There was a nice steady breeze, and some close racing was witnessed. Mr. W. Appleby’s ‘Gateshead,’ beat Mr. Thomas Nicholson’s ‘Valkyrie’ in the final, Mr, Andrew’s ‘Nero,’ being third. ‘Western’ arrived first in 6 minutes 50 seconds, followed by the ‘Shark’ in 7 minutes 20 seconds. Corinthian M.Y.C. (London. )—Since our last CANOEIST. ‘Western’ therefore won the cup, while ‘Shark’ carried off the medal. There was a stiff breeze, and some smart sailing took place. Two other competitions have been fixed to come off before the close of the month. The second cup race for the seasun took place on Saturday afternoon, 16th May. ‘The weather was unfavourable, a strong gusty wind blowing from a bad direction, There were few visitors present. ‘The race was for 20tonners, but as only five competitors turned up it was run in one heat. Alfred Dargy’s ‘Dolphin’ arrived first, her time being 12 minutes 5 seconds, and she was followed by Willian Abbot’s ‘Jessie,’ her time being 12 minutes 30 seconds, Mr. Dargy thus holds the cup for the season, and Mr. Abbot the medal. Several of the other boats which sail better in lighter winds were entirely overpowered with sail, and would have made much better progress had they carried less canvas. Worrespondence. Letters must bear the name and address of the writer, (nut necessarily for publication), Anonymous letters and enquiries will not be acknowledged, All communications to be addressed to THE Epiror, MEASUREMENT OF MODEL YACHTS, Waterford, May 11th, 1891. Tue Epitor, The Model- Vachtsinan, DrEaR S1R,—As the subject of measurement is before your readers, I venture a few remarks which you may think worthy of insertion in your journal. 1 think we are agreed that a perfect rule is one which so measures the power of a yacht’s hull as to bring together those of the same class, and to prevent outbuilding by increase of size. The speed ofa boat seems to me to depend upon the three dimensions of length, beam, and displacement; given of course similar cleanness ef lines, Length gives fineness of lines; length and beam together give stifiness ; displacement gives stabiliy, Dundee M. Y. C.—The club held a cup race on Stobsmuir Pond on Saturday, gth May. The weather being fine there was a good turn-out of yachts of the 15-ton class, and the attendance of spectators was large. Much interest was manifested in the race, and no less than seventeen boats en- tered. After the arrival of the Commodore places and momentum to overcome variable resistances as of waves. These three factors should all be taxed under any rule of measurement which is to be a success, and the non-success of some rules seems to be owing to the fact that they leave ene or more of these dimensions untaxed, and so permit extremes and outbuilding, Taking the 1730 rule as an example we see length and beam taxed so that throughout the classes the load water The plane remains almost a constant. But the displacement increases in the narrower examples and this, by allowing extra sail, and also inducing small wetted surface fully ‘Chrissy.’ sinuate for a moment that a man who designs an extreme craft does an unfair or mean thing, in taking full advantage were balloted for, and thereafter a start was made. following were the results:—First Heat, 4 boats, 1 Captain Nairn’s ‘Gladys,’ 2 J. Patrick’s Second Heat. 4 boats, 1 A. Smith’s ‘Norman,’ 2 the Commodore’s ‘Traveller.’ Third Heat, 4 boats, 1 J. Webb’s ‘Western,’ 2 D, Wocd’s ‘Flying Fish.’ Fourth Heat, 5 boats, 1 D. Ronney’s ‘Dart,’ 2 J. Cant, sen’s ‘Shark.’ Fifth Heat, 4 boats, 1 LD. Ronney’s ‘Dart,’ 2 J. Cant’s ‘Shark.’ Sixth accounts for their increased speed. Ido not mean to in- of the rule. My own design of “Lieutenant” should prove this. I want to show that the weakness of the rule iies in its leaving displacement untaxed, Measurements by length alone or by weight alone are subject to similar objections. The sail area rule now in use by the Y. R. A. seems perfection in its effect, if one may judge by the class racing THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN of the last few years. It directly taxes length, and indirecty taxes all three dimensions by taxing sail. Excess of any of them has been found fatal to success. It is developing the type of hull most easily driven, and one so proportioned to its sail as to win the greatest number of prizes in average English weather; a boat of average dimensions may occasionally lose, but is bound to win most in the long run, and there is no doubt that a reasonable, seawerthy and fast type is being produced. Mode! racing differs from that of the large craft in one important particular, The large yachts journey from port to port and meeteach cther again and again through the season, and we may confidently conclude that the winner of most prizes is the best boat of the class, But in inter-club model matches where a valuable prize is given on the result of one afternoon’s sailing, the case is different; and we can imagine a 15-rater of say 60ins water line entered for such a match and winning ina strong wind. We should hardly consider this the right effect of a perfect measurement rule ; nor would it be a consolation to learn AND extre’re 10-tonner with excessive overhang. it will not be considered too narrow. objections to this, butI think it the fairest way, applicable under other measurement rules also. and one I hope however Yours faithfully, F. H. ALEXANDER. SPEED OF MODEL YACHTS. Manchester M. Y. C., May 14th, 1891. THE Epitor, Aledel- Vachtsman. DEAR SiR,—There have been several enquiries in your paper as to speeds of model yachts, and perhaps the following may be of interest. Yesterday evening I timed my boat ‘Chiquita’ dver six courses on our pond—each one-tenth of a mile in legth. The ttmes were as follc ws :— that the victor was a area rule; but that a series of matches should take place in rotation on the waters of the clubs entered. I foresee = ic} I have in my own mind a measurement rule founded on the three dimensions I have spoken of. Models are easily weighed, I will furnish particulars in a succeeding letter if your readers desire. But this one seems already like an min, Secs, very old boat and never a winner in her own club races. My own opinion is that the valuable prizes ought not to be given on the results ofa single day’s sailing under the sail CANOEIST. 2 3 3 50 10 16 close-hauled do do mins. secs. 2 1 1 26. free 50 55 do do Phe boat is 45in. on l.w.1, by 12in. beam, 46lbs. weight, with sails for 20-rater. The wind was a steady whole-sail breeze. Yours truly, Curtis. G. B, Corserr, OUR ILLUSTRATIONS. 10-TON MODEL YACHT “CUPID,” Designed by Mr, ALBERT STRANGE, Scarborough, TABLE OF OFFSETS. No. of Section 1] 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 #611 Height from lw.h to deck………0…., B38 BY eB igee 2Y 1 2gy…234.,.24 .. 285…2Y 28.238… 2 Depth from l.w.1, to bottom of keel… 0 …456…514…64%…7 …77%…834…94…5K…2%… 0… O Half-breadths on deck ……… ame Te 156-28 BY. BBY 2K..28…2 «1g. 1K do, ON ALB. ceascecsssserveees Yel el dh… 86…8Y4 Bag BM 2H ..2%…156… 4… 0 do. on hw wecice ALM wl ..134…234..8Y…Bay.. BY…93/…1%… 4 0. 0 do. om WL. 2 secccececseccveves Oo. fiddpe Qe BYOB DY 56 0 0 do. ON WL B occ O 0. SLM «198… 255…25%…24 1%… 6… Yo 0 0 do. ON cl ae ee ee O … Hew YA ye. .1H..1…14g.. 1K… KH… 0… 0… 0 do. ON WL. BD saeeeeeeeee pam tad Oo, Peer Mere Revel wel ce Bowe tee Gee. 0. OO do, Gq WolkD \ wieweatwowares O.. 0 . Yaw tee 4. Bw ee ee Be. 0 0 0 do. on wil, 7 …….. Shiela ern O.. O.. Ou Be. Bee Bo. dee He. 0.2.0.2. 0.2.0 The Water Lines are lin, apart. The design is simply reduced from the one actually sent in for competition—-and intending builders are advised to keep to the measurements above given, as in reducing a drawing to so small a scale the error in the thickness of a line is much magnified. The hull and spars should not weigh more than 7lbs. at the outside, leaving 18lbs. for the keel. I have no doubt that Mr. Long’s suggestions on the design would, if carried out, be improvements, but any alteration in the bow frames should be very cautiously made, or the model may prove unsteady in strong winds. The centre of mast is 153/in, from the stem at l.w.!. MODEL YACHT CLUB REGISTER. We shall be pleased to insert particulars of all Clubs, and invite the Secretaries to forward the necessary information any change in Names and Addresses. also, to notify BRADFORD.—Y¥.R.A. and length. Station.—Hxley’s Reservoir, Frizinghall. W. G, Richardson, 36, Leamington-street, Manningham. BRADFORD EAST-END.—1730 and length. Station—Bradford Moor Park, BRADFGRD MOOR.—1789 and length. Station.—Bradford Moor Park, N. Walker, 22, Keer 3t., Leeds Road, Bradford. DUNDEE,—-Weight, 12 Ibs. to 1 ton.—Station.—Stobsmuir Pond, J. Cant, 60, Watson Terrace, ‘-lebe. EDGBASTON (Birminghaw.).— Weight. Station.—Edgbaston Canal Reservoir. L. B. Chatwin, Wellington House, Wellington-road, FOWHY.—Length, l.w.1. Edgbaston, Birmingham Station—Fowey Harbour. W. 58. Lacey, Fore-street GLASGOW.—Tonnage.—‘94” Rule. Station.— Hillhead Pond. Robt. 8. Nicholson, 49, Lumsden-street, Overnewton. HULL.—Kingston-—Length taken on I.w.l.; also 10-ton elass ¥.B.A, Siation—Club Lake, inglemire Lane, Beverley Road. J.B. Windsor, Bankside, Sculcoates, Bast Hull.—1730 rule, Station.—East Park, H, B. Tiltman. 37, Shaw Street. KINGSTOWN (Treland.)—Tonnave, Y.R.A. Station—Kingstown Harbor, L. H. Douglas, 6, Marine-road. LOWESTOFT.—Length and Tonnage. Station.—North Dene. Councillor T. Thertle and J, Symes, R.N, Marine Chambers, London Road. LONDON.—London.—15-rating class and 10-ton class Y.R.A. Station—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. Mr. Walter Greenhill, L.M.¥.C., Kensington Gardens, W Telegrams :—Bermudian, Londen. Postel :—L. M. Y. C., Kensington Gardens. Serpentine—Tonnage—yY. R. A. and .&8 Statiou—The Serpentine, Hyde Park, G. Hale, 178, Hampstead-road, London, N.W. Corinthian.—Tonnage Y.B.A. Station.—Long . Pond, Clapham. Hdward Gray, 24, Strathleven Road, Acre Lane, Brixton, S.W. Dulwich.—Length|.w.i. and Y.R.A. 10 and 5 tons only. Station—Peckham Rye R. H. Lanchester, 181, Malpas Road, Brockley, 8.B, 108 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN MED WAY.—Chatham.— Tonnage Y.R.A. J. H. Read, 8, Gorst Street, New Brompton. MAX WELL.~John H. Neave, Blairbeg, 32, Dalziel Drive, Pollokshields, PHILADELPHIA, U.8.A.—Length overall. EH. W. Fowler, 3426, Walnut-street, Philadelphia, Pa. SHEERNESS—1780 rule. 10, 15, and 20 tons. D. Lewis, 28, 4Iima Street, Marine Town. SCARBOROUGH.—Tonnage 1730, 10 aud 20-tons, also Weight class. Station—The Mere. . W, Blakey, 29, Westborough. SOUTH SHIELDS. —Exelsior—Tonnage ‘1730’ and Length, Station.—South Marine Park, T. S. Downey, 16, Saville Street. SUNDERLAND.—Station, Roker Park.—1730 rule and L. and 8.4. R. Marlborough, 11 Brookland Road, Sunderland. i” The Fee for constant publication in the Register is 6s. per annum AMERICAN.—Leneth taken on l.w.1. Station—Prospect Park, New York. G. Pigott, $2, Douglas St., Brooklyn, Us. ANGLESEY. —-Tonnage–Y. RA A. F. Haslam, Menai Bridge. BANGOR (Ireland).—Length and Y.B.A, H. Cullen, Upper Clifton, Bangor. BOSTON-—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station.—River Witham. W. Thompson, 15, White Horse Lane. BELFAST.—Length, taken from stem-head Station.—Belfast Lough. James Gardner, 6, Old Park. Ulster.—yY.B.A. Station— Waterworks, Antrim Road. AND PORT GLASGOW. —Tonnage oq Rule Station.–Lower Dougliehill Pond, J. Brash, 5, William Street. PORTSMOUTH. Tonnage Y¥.R.A. and length (l.w.1.) Station.—Craneswater, Sonthecn Capt. Haldane—Wolverton House, Lennox Road, Southsea. RYDE, (I.W.)—Length, taken from stem-head to stern–post, on deck, Station—Canoe Lake. G, Beazley, Ryde Dispensary. SOUTHPORT. —-Tonnage—Y.h.A. with depth and freeboard limits, Station—Marine Park Lake. C. Smith, 60, Sefton-street. SOUTHSIIA,—Length, Lw.l. Station T. T. Anderson, 7, Albion-terrace. WELLINGTON (New Zealand).—Tonnage—* 1200” Rule. G. Norton, Wellington, N.Z. Station—The Harbour. WATERYORD.—Leneth—1730 rule. F. H. Alexander, Newtown School, Waterford. W. M. PA x TON, SHIP MODELLER, Model Yacht Designer and Builder, MODELS CUT OR BUILT TO OWNERS’ OWN LINES, IF REQUIRED, FIRST-CLASS Station.—Menai Straits, — SPARS SPECIALITY IW } Wm. Silbeck, West Cowes. SAIL-CLOTH DELHI, Canada.—Particulars wanted. W. S. Crysler, Delhi, Ont., Canada. DUMBARTON.—Tonnace—Y.R.A. Station–Meadow Park D, Forsyth, 54, Glasgow- road, EXE.—Tonnage—L. &S A. Station.—Turf. Arthur Kempe, M. D., 14, Southernhay, E., Exeter. GOOLE.—Tonnage—Y¥.R.A, and Handicap by Manchester Rule. GarmsHiaD, —Tonnage—Y, R.A. J. Wilson, 44, Whitehall Road. GRIMSBY.—Tonnage—Y.R. A, Station—Alexandria Dock, Secretary’s name and address wanted. HULL—Albert—Tonnage—Y.R.A. LONDON —George—Length on Lowi. } L.&S.A. also 10-ton Y.R. A 4 we sy BOW LONDON, E. Racing Vachts Designed. Building Superintended. By W. E. C. PHELPS, Yacht Designer, 6, Trinity College, DUBLIN. RacinG YACHTS FoR SALE—40, 20, 6 and 214 Ratings. All First- Class Boats. Station— Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. E. Tylee, 29, Oxford Square. Hyde Park. “WATERY WANDERINGS,” M, Y. Sailing Association—Length taken on i.w.1, Station—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, J, Pollard, 82, Spring-st., Paddington. A Practical Canoe Cruise. Viectoria-—Length, taken overall and on L.w.l. EAL. Station—Victoria Park. W.S8. Melville, 16, Frederic-place, Bow, E. LONDON: E, MARLBOROUGH. HULL: T, GRASSAM, ‘One of the brightest, breeziest, and most entertaining records of holiday adventure we have ever read—a book whichis worthy to stand beside the volumes of that doyen of canoeing, the great Rob Mr. William Blackis the literary king of Western Roy himself. Scotland, puteven the author of ‘A Princess of Thule,’ and ‘White Station.—Long Pond Clapam Common, S.W. John Maival, 1, The Crescent, Chapham Common, LLANDUDNO.—Length. Station—Llandudno Bay. »,. Melsom, Post-Office. Wings’ has written nothing of the same kind thatis more captivat- LIVERPOOL.-Tonnage—Y.R.A., with limited depth and minimum ing than this record of ‘Watery Wanderings’.”–M cheslerEzaminer Station—Sefton Park Lake BR. Richmond, 6, Cance-rd., Anfield, Liverpool. MARYPORT, Cumberland.—Tonnage—Y.K.A, W. Hodgson, 20, North-street. MANCHESTER: —Length, taken on l.wi.; also 10-ton class, ¥.R.A. Station— Print Works Reservoir, Levenshulme. BR. W. Gill, Green Hill, Edgley, Stockport. MOOR PARK (New Sonth Wales.)—Length, taken from stem-head to inside of rudder head on deck; also overall. J.M. Donaldson, 22, Myrtle-street, 8. Sydney, N.S.W HOLDING Price 2/6 Post-Free. Highgate—Boats handicapped by weight. Station—Highgate Ponds. H. P. Reynoldson, 2 Beaconsfield-ter., Archway-rd., H’gate freeboard. 10d. Station —Long Pond, Clapham Common. . J. Bailey, 162, Elms Road, Clapham Park, S.W. Phoenix—Tonnage—1730rule— » YACHT DESIGNS. 8. L. Tucker, Belerave Terrace, Rosamond Street, JARROW & HEBBURN. — Tonnage—Y.RB.A. Station — Hebburn Hall Lake. G. Johnson, 31, Caroline-street, Jarrow-on-Tyne. LEEDS.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. W, H. Fogg, New Market-street. Clapham—Tonnage—Y.B.A, SAILS — Cash wtth order. 171, TURNER’S-RD., Station—-Gateshead Park, GREENOCE.-—~Tonnage—‘94” Rule. . R. McNair, Junr., 10, Antigua-street. Plain Postage extra. Station—Model Yacht Pond, J. B. Randell, Ailez-street. / AND Striped (Brown) 1/- per yard…36in. wide. This Cloth is made especially for Sails; is as fine as silk, with pure finish, and warranted not to stretch. Send stamp for sample. Station—Raweliffe Brick Ponds. 8. Simpson, 8, Albert-street. GUERNSEY.—Tonnage—Y.B.A. WORK GUARANTEED. Highest Awards from all the latest Exhibitions. J. H. Lees, Bronserial, North Road. CARDIFE—Length on L.w.1. James Hvans.—Address wanted. COWES, I.W., MEDINA,—Length. Station—Craneswater. John Whitty, 27, Cleveiand-road. soUTH SHIELDS.—Tonnage-—Y.R.A. W. Wilson, 124, Cogsgrave-sireet, CARNARVON.—Length, CANOEIST. NEWCASTLE WEST END.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. P. McGill, 19, Hamsterley-rd., Newcastle-on-Tyne. X. Grasoam, Printer, ié prepared to r > id wr + execute orders for Printing, Mithography, &c., in the best style, and at moderate prices ESTIMATES GIVEN lol & 162, HIGH STREET HULL. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN FLUID FLUID WATER RESISTING y GLUE / fue (Patent) Pai fl / eLuE i inl ae TINS. {yhh >” (Patent) vein PATENT \ PATENT /, WATER RESISTING TINS, Invaluable for all ‘Out and Indoor Repairs. NO BRUSH.—NO BOILING.—WILL SECURELY JOIN GLASS, CHINA, METAL, &e. By post 8d. and 1/3 per tin. Through Ironmongers, Chandlers, &., 6d. and 1/- per tin, THE AND CANOEIST. IT3 BRITISH CANOK ASSOCIATION.—P . Nisbet, So: 1, Water-Lane, Great Tower-street, City, (The B.C.A. is established for the promotio n of cruises and meets, whereby canoeists of the United Kingdom, irrespective of clubs, may unite for the purpose of cruising and camping.) SUNDERLAND C, C.—A. E. Charlton, Secretary, 42, Fawcett-street, FREE CRUISERS 0.C.—E. Robson, Secretary, 88, North Bridge-st, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, THAMES CAMPING & BOATING ASSOCIA TION,— F, B. Fowler, Hon, Sec., 26, Union-road, Clapham, 8. W. THES CRUISHRS.— A, McLeod, 15, Reed St., South Stockton. NORTHERN © c.—L. McPherson, Sceretary, Whitehouse Buildings, Newcastle. Corrections Solicited Wood, HOLDING TESTIMONIAL FUND. Chemists, Manufactured only by WATERPROOF 62, Dale ESTABLISHED Street, GLUE LIVERPOOL. Co.,, oe 1847, w. CHARLES BATHURST, BOAT, CANO & STEA E M LAUNCH BUILDER, Builder of “Atalanta,” ‘38 and ’89, and ‘‘ Severn” ’87 and ’89. All kinds of Boats Built to Order, Let on Hire, an&é For Sale. THEO. SMITH, MEDLEY, OXFORD, esigner & Builder of the “ WHIZ,” Winner of R.C.C. Challenge Cup, 1890} is prepared to devote special attention to the development of canoes of all sorts. ORIGINAL BEST DESIGNS, WORKMANSHIP. IMPROVED MODERATE The above fund will be closed on June roth. FITTINGS. PRICES. JOHN J. JACKSON, SAIL MAKER, NORTHWICH, Cheshire, MANUFACTURER of SAILS for YACHTS, BOATS, CANOES, &, CANOE SAILS A SPECIALITY, TENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE TO ORDER. Maker of Sails for Canoe “Charra” winner of the Royal Canoe Challenge Cup, 1887, 1888, and 1889. Also “Whiz” winner of the Royal Canoe Challenge Cup 18go. date, therefore be sent sd 215 0 © TO 6 43 contributions to it should TEWKESBURY. 4 Already acknowledged…………04. 5 6 Any further in before that EDITORIAL NOTES AND COMMENTS. I am glad to notice that there has lately been a considerable increase in the quantity of canoeing matter in the Aze/d, the quality of the “notes” also being Ar. The writer mentions that a new and less cumbersome name for abaft-the mast sails has been hit upon, viz, ‘bafters’. It seems curious that we on this side of the ‘herring pond,’ who are comparatively small users of the class of sail should be the people to give them a concise name, but, presumably in the States, where they are almost exclusively used, there will be no need of such aname, as it is almosta foregone conclusion that any canoe or canoeyawl there will be rigged with ‘Bafters,’ —O0— I am inclined to take exception to a statement in arecent number of the Vachtsman respecti ng the speed of canoeyawls verses canoes. The races, both in this country and America, have so far proved that the canoe, well rigged, fitted, and handled, is quite capable of taking care of herself in competition with her broader rival, and I am strongly of opinion that under a rating rule (L & 5S. A.) no boat of *3-rating would prove taster in a series of races, than a first class R. C.C. canoe. However, with the present boom in canoe yawl [== RAP OAR Gam ROYAL €.0,—T.G. F. Winger, Sec., 72, Mark Lane, London MERSEY 0,C.—Perey Cox, Mate, C 9, Exchange Badls., Liverpool. CLYDE C.C.—H. K. Bromhead, See., 245, St, Vincent-st.; Glasgow. WEAR 0,C,.—T. 0. Toda, Sec., 7, Winifred-te rrace, Sunderland. NITH C0.C.—D. Wilsen,Sec., Laurieknowe-place, Maxwelltown,Dumfries HUMBER YAWL CLUB—G, F, Holmés, Mate, Elim Lodge, Hornsea, EYNE C.C.—Rowland Dedd, Sec., Neville Hall, Newcastle, building and sailing, it is probable that this year’s racing will greatly increase our knowledge on this point. There is, Iam glad to say, a possibility that a detachment of racing men from the R. C. C, may visit some of our Coast regattas this summer. In view of this contingency, the Royal Yorkshire 114 THE MODEI-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. —_ Yacht Club ~-who for the past two years have given prizes at their regatta for a canoe yawl race, in which, so far, only local craft have competed— have this year determined that, provided 4 strange boats start, they will double the value of the prizes. As at present announced these are £3 first; £2 second ; £1 third. Canoeyawls must conform to the regulations of the R. C. C. except that a few local boats which are a little beyond them will be allowed tocompete. Time allowance as per Y.R.A. scale for differences of rating will be allowed, and I may mention that in the races of ‘89 and ‘go these have been in favour of the smaller boats. upon the artists and on Messrs. Brumby & Clarke, of Hull, who photo-lithographed and printed it. During the month one new boat has been launched a 13° x 4’ ‘6” canoeyawl, ribband carvel built. She is the joint work of her owner Mr. J. H. Lonsdale and Jas. T. Holmes, Boatbuilder, of Hornsea, and is a very neat job, She showed a very clean pair of heels on the evening of her first acquaintance with the liquid element, and will probably ‘make it hot” for the rest of her class. ‘Two members in ina 13ft. canoeyaw!l descended the Trent from Burton at Whitsuntide, and others cruised on the Humber and Hornsea Mere. —Oo— I wish todraw the attention of canoeists and boating men generally to the circular of which a copy is printed (in another part of this journal.) —0O— I have had two or three pleasant sails on Hickling Broad, and should be very sorry if that fine sheet of water were closed to the public; but unless we are willing tu help fight for a right which is now questioned, it is only too probable that the Broad, and, after it, other Broads, will be lost to the boating fraternity. —QO-— Any subscriptions for the “Hickling Broad Defence Fund” which may be forwarded through Canoeist will be duly acknowledged and sent on to Mr. R. Harvey, Hickling. —o-— Since writing the above notes about Hickling Broad, I hear that a chain has recently been fixed across the entrance to Wroxham Broad by the (reputed) owner, and that he will only consent to the Broad being thrown open for one day for the Annual Regatta instead of for two as intended by the Regatta Committee. This action will probably bring the matter toa head and the case may be tested without further delay. —O— The arrangements for the cruise of the B.C.A. on the Broads (commencing July zg9th,) are ina forward state. Permission has been obtained to camp at Salhouse, Barton, Hickling and Ormesby Broads. There are several Regattas taking place about the time of the Association’s visit, so that besides seeing the racing of the local craft, which is generally very keen, the canoeitsts will probably have an opportunity of doing a little competitive sailing themselves. Further particulars, and, if possible, a detailed programme will appear in our next issue. —_—0O—. HUMBER YAWE CLUB. The year book and list of members of the above club recently issued shows a steady increase in membership. Its illustrations are, if anything, better than those of last year, and reflect credit PADDLING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE TYNE. 18, Trafalgar Square, Newcastle-on-Tyne, . May 18th, 1891. Tue Epitor, 7%e Canoeist, Dear Sir,—I cannot allow a paragraph in the Northern Notes in this month’s Caoezs¢ to pass unnoticed, Your correspondent reports, in connection with the Paddling Championship of the Tyne, that Mr. McPherson claims the race, Mr. Deighton having retired in his favor. The foliowing are the facts, as concisely as ican put them: The race took place when the river was full of floating ice. No judge or referee was appointed. Mr. Deighton avers that no part of either the canoes or paddles ever touched ; the only thiug that could be construed as a foul was, that Mr. Deighton’s paddle struck a lump of ice, which (the ice) struck Myr. McPherson’s canoe on the port quarter. No claim was made of a foul until after both men had got out of their canoes, shook hands, ascended the bankside and reached the boathouse, Then the claim ofa foul was sprung upon Mr. Deighton. None of our Members were able to be present that day, and Mr, Deighton, being as ignorant of the rules of boat racing as the Northerners evidently are, was bustied into agreeing to paddle over again; as he said to avoid unpleasantness. A subsequent Saturday was fixed for the race, to take place at 3 o’clock, and on that day Mr. Deighton received a letter from Mr, McPherson, stating that he could not race that day as he had strained a muscle in his arm. &o far as I know, no further date was arranged. About a fortnight after, at our General Meeting, the subject was brought up and gone into. The unanimous opinion was, that on all points, Mr. Deighton was entitled to the race, and he was advised on no account to race again, The Secretary was in- structed to write the N.C.C. claiming the race, and request- ing them to forward the sum agreed upon for the purchase of the medal. We heard nothing more of the matter until we saw the paragraph referred to. I donot wish to cecupy your columns with correspondence, Yending and proving, there are plenty of ex-champion oarsmen, amateur and professional, in our City, viz: – Major Wallace, Mr. H. Wilde, Mr. Harry Kelley, Mr. Robt. Bagnall, and Mr. George Perkins, to either of whom we are willing to submit the case, and abide by his decision. I beg to remain, Sir, yours faithfully, Tuos. A. NAUGHTON, Chairman, T.C.C, [We think it isa pity that the race should have been paddled when there was drift ice in the river. A dispute such as has arisen would be more satisfactorily settled on the water than in any other way. ~ Ep.] ‘The Rev. G, J. writes, making inquiries regarding the suggested cruise in Ireland next Autumn. THE The skipper follows :— of the proposed MODEL-YACHTSMAN cruise writes as | “The cruise will begin at Dublin, following the canal and river navigation that unites at least, as Castle Connel, where the last lock is situated and the tidal water begins. There are a fair number of locks on the canal and river, but Any further particulars re- | garding this proposed Irish cruise will of course | LONDON 46, Chesilton congenial race The greatest novelty we have to report this is Mr. Warrington Baden Powells new ‘Nautilus’ canoe. ‘This canoe one can see at a glance, is an experiment and we are always pleased month | briefly we might describe her as a bottom with a | The bottom shews great roundness in sections, waterlines and rocker—the plankin g is mahogany for the bottem and 1s carried up fract- | coming which rests on this 1e motto “Gloria out Mors.” This motto we annot quite understand as “Glory” she can never tain, altho’ perchance by the noted fine sailing f her skipper she may win races, and as to “death” e heard some one say “let it come quickly (in he form of firewood)”. This remark we think nkind, she is certainly beautifully put together ut spoilt in appearance by the reckle ss admixtures every gusty weather. The first races of the season took place at ‘Teddington on May and. The first race on the programme was singleMr. H. S. Salter and Mr. A. C. Mr. A. C. Hamerton has alway s been looked upon .s the club’s crack Canadian paddler, but unfortunatly he was out of form, and Mr. H. 8. Salter quickly took the lead, which he maintained to the end, winni ng easily by four The two their lead until they were well ahead at half distance when they fell utterly to piece s and Futcher’s crew under careful stroking, good time and hard work overhauled them and won by halfalength. The third race was for 2nd and 3rd sailing classes, there were only four competitor s, canoes to | n the after end of it, with a waterproof bucket in t (with a wooden lid) to stow spinna ker &c. in, atch simply runs into the bucket. The hatches n deck are simply hand baling holes, one of them as the owner’s racing burgee painted on it with very altho’ the three best 2nd class men had entered, but had removed their is of medium as at and E. W. Lewis and S, Flutcher (stroke). ength and width and has a moveable seat hatch that any rain rainy crews at the signal got away in good form, Porter’s crew quickly drawing to the front and increasing t is built away from the well, and we rather doubt resent seen, is in C. Crump and G. J. B. Porter (stroke), versus H, ‘The cleat rack is peculiar, | his is very good in theory, but the result. racing and practically S. Slater, H. B. Henderson (of chann el renown), The mast steps are of rather large well sailed The next race was the four-paddl e race, the crews being B. de Q. Quincey, L. Stock, F. T, depth on sides and consequently has a very flat deck, which is of white pine lined with a black lead-pencil to imitate deck planks, like the deck of The no doubt try and lengths. Then the top appears to be simply ‘two deal planks one on each side } butted on to this bottom and apparently perpendicular; this no doubt will give her a splendid immersed water line but makes her extremely ugly when out of the water. ‘The canoe is built full ts structural strength. for canoe been two entries: To explain her ize in order to take the built masts now has Hammerton. atop. nto use in the R.C.C. lugs will blade Canadian paddiing, for which there were only to see experiments tried, but have not, at the same a model yacht, a new suit of balance keep up with the rest of the fleet this year. —o0— NOYES, iona ly above the waterline. —_o0-—. The ‘Mayola’ a beautiful specimen of amateur building which has been lain aside on the shelf all last year has been brought up to race at Hendon by her builder and owner, Mr. Marra ble, and with The weather up to the present has not been very By MayFty. time, great faith in extreme types. Ir5 of woods. The woods used in her constr uction are: keel, spruce; lower planking, mahog any in three | by paying a moderate fee these will be worked for be gladly given by l. H. Holding, Road, Fulham, S. W.” CANOEIST planks; upper strake, spruce; deck, spruce; stem and stern posts, sycamore; deck hatche s and well trimmings, cedar; timbers, oak; knees, built, cedar; and gratings a combination of white holly and walnut. the Liffey with the Shannon, in short practically crossing two-thirds of Ireland. ‘Thence the route selected will be down the Shannon as far as Limerick, or us in the usual way. AND | | Hendon for the better competetors were :—- ‘Blue Bonnet’ ‘Penelope’ ‘Poomboon’ ‘Wasp’ 2nd class 2nd class Canadian sailing. The Mr. H. B. Henderson, Canadian Mr. L, Stock, Mr. A. J. Stock, Mr. H.S Salter. The wind was very light and the Canadian canoes at once moved ahead owing to their light dis- placement and flat floors, but after rounding the lower buoy the wind fell so light that the race was called off, —_)O— The first race for the 2nd class Challenge Shield took place at Hendon, May 8th. The conditions of this race are that alternate legs of the sailing course are to be sailed and paddled, (the erroncous supposition being that it will shew cruising capa- THE 116 The entries were: bilities ;how! we fail to see.) Mr. J H. D. Todd, ‘Shaughraun’ Mr, A. B. Ingram, ‘Illawarra’ Col. Howland Roberts. ‘Spindrift’ A nice easterly breeze was blowing, and Mr, Herbert (senr. mate) who was sailing officer, started Under sail Col. the canoes with a 5-minute gun, Roberts took the lead, closely followed by the other two, and at the buoy in the bight sail was quickiy stowed, and the three in close company paddled for the bottom buoy, when sail was hoisted and windward work was the order of the day. ‘Shaughraun’ and ‘Illawarra’ soon left Spindrift?’ behind, and after rounding the home buoy and paddling » to the buoy in the bight, ‘Illawarra’ broke her main halliard, which necessitated her retiring and leaying a moral walk over for Shaughraun’. The times were : race started at 5-5 :— 38rd Round 2nd Round 1st Round Canoe ‘Shaughraun’ …5-42-45…+. 6-13-10…… 7-0-0 Spindrift? ‘[llawarra’ …… 5-56-0 …ee. 6-38-30…… 7-29-30 …… 5-AG-UG ss. eee retired. We should like to pull the sailing and manceuvring displayed by these competetors to pieces, but ‘Geast said soonest mended,” our desire is to offend no one. 5 — Saturday, May 16th, sailing race tst, 2nd and 3rd class, 3 rounds, znd prize to next canoe in of different class. The entries were :—1st class Mr. G. E. Webster, ‘Stella’ Mr. J. A. H. Nichol, ‘Usk’ Mr. D. Waterlow, ‘Mercury’ The entries and times were: Start 2-44 :— Canoe Owner Stella, rst class Selene, 4 Yawl CANOEIST MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND Mr. P. Waterlow, ‘Birdie’ Mr. B. de Q. Quincey, ‘Vanessa’ Mr. R. de Q. Quincey. ‘Atalanta’ 2nd class, ‘Spindrift’? Col. Roberts, Mr. J. H. D. Todd. ‘Shaughraun’ The race was started at 3-38 with a strong north wind blowing. All the competitors were drawn up in a line at the starting line at allotted stations with sails lowered, and at the signal the fleet quickly got under way, ‘Birdie’ leading, owing to favourable The (?) use of the paddle. station and judicious wind was very puffy, and ‘Vanessa’ capsized and filled in the second round whilst broad reaching. Eventually ‘Birdie’ took tst prize, and ‘Shaughraun’ and. The times were :— ‘Birdie’……… A-G-O weeeeeeee A-B5-O vce eeeees 5-7-0 ‘Stella’……… 4-Q-O eee esaee 4°4.2-O seseseeee 5-12-30 ‘Mercury’ …4-9-30..–.6+– 4°43-0 oes 5-13-0 “Vanessa’…… AQ-LO.csseeee capsized ‘Atalanta’ …4-IO-O…..000. 4r44-O vesseeees 5-14-0 ‘Spindrift’ …4-20-0,…….. Sr L2-O veeseveee 6-0-0 “Usk? v.cceeeee 4-8-30.-. 22000 4-4.3-O csseeenee 5-15-0 ‘Shaughraun’,.4-13-0……… 4-5 3-3O0– ev caeee 5-25-0 —_—0o— A dreadful day for Whit Monday, 18th May. rain, and it was decided to pospone the first race to a future date, and to call the handicap race at 2-30. The handicap was rather a happy-go-lucky affair, as it was only the second race of the season and no one knew the proper forra of each boat. The wind was northerly and varied greatly in strength. The yawl ‘Selene’ was the only one that carried two. Handicap 1st Round 2nd Round Finish Corctd,Times seareee¢g E, Webster…..:s1000 scratch …… 3-12-45 ..00. B-4l-GO.eeees 4-7-10 …… 4-7-10 …… 5. F, Staples …esceeee 4% mins….. ~13-45eceeee “45-O veveee 1Q-12 sseses -4-42 Sailed by W. Baden Powell (1st prize) 31549 $4 + aa Jennie, yawl (2nd prize)…P. Calkin occ 434 mins… 3-16-O sevens 3 44*45-.00- A*TL-EO.sseee 4-6-40 Atalanta, Ist class} …… R. de Q. Quincey …… scratch …… 3-18 -LOv eves 3-46-20…0014-16-18..605, 4-16-18 Leda, Ist class…scesesees W. Swann …s.eeeeceeee 3 mins …… B-T7 55sec 3-47-55 arceee 4-17-4O-.e-. 4-14-40 Ulidia, yaw] …csessseneces R. E, Workman …….. 434 mins…… BT 7-45 seca 3-48-10… 4-18-2502… 4-13-55 Mercury, Ist class …… D, Waterlow vsecseecen 3 mins …… 3-22-2O0.e00e 3-5 1-LO.see 4r1 9-55-00 4-16-55 Shanghraun, 2nd class…J. H. D. Todd – «0. I2 mins Spindrift, 2nd class…… Col. Roberts vescseseene 12 mins Birdie, rst class ………P. Waterlow ceesseerseer scratch Vanessa, Ist class ……B. de Q. Quincey …… scratch Usk, Ist class «….+..00 J. A. H. Nichol ……… 3 mins The race for 1st class canoes and yawls (3 rounds) brought out ‘Nautilus,’ ‘Birdie,’ ‘Stella,’ ‘Vanessa,’ ‘Atalanta’ and ‘Usk’ (1st class canoes), ‘Nina,’ ‘Jennie,’ ‘Ulidia’ and ‘Selene’ tyawls). The wind was very light and it took ‘Nautilus’ over 2 hours to do one round, when the race was called off ‘Nautilus’ taking rst prize. Then came ‘Jennie’ 16m. 50s, behind her and receiving 2nd prize, then ‘Atalanta’ 19m. 5s. ‘Birdie’ came next, followed by ‘Vanessa’ (not timed). ‘The extremely light airs of course gave no chance of a practical test of the new ‘Nautilus’ speed, but shewed her to be an extremely handy boat in turning. …… 3-23-20. 3-535 ceeees 4-22-30……4-10-30 …… 3-26-50…00 350A Sevens 4°357°20..040. 4-23-20 …… capsized ……broke halliard block and gave up ….. gave up HICKLING BROAD. Hickling, Norfolk, April 7th, 1891. Dear SIR, The undersigned having been appointed a Committee to collect funds for the purposes of the Defence, in the Action brought by Mr. NATHANIEL MICKLETHWAIT and_ his Tenant, against RoBERT VINCENT, desire to lay the following facts before the Public and to solicit support. The action is brought for the purpose of substantiating the claim by Mr, MICKLETHWAIT to the exclusive right of Sporting and Fishing upon Hickling Broad, and also for an MODEL-VYACHTSMAN It will be at once seen that if the Plaintiff succeeds in the Action, the Broad, which for many years—indeed from time immemorial – has always been open to the Public, will be absolutely closed for all purposes of Sporting, Fishing, or Boating for pleasure. The Committee consider that this is a question affecting so large a portion of the Public, who have hitherto, without any dispute or interruption, enjoyed the pleasure of Fishing and Boating upon the bread, that they confidently appeal for assistance in defending the Actiun. properly defended, the Plaintiff may succeed, and in course of time other persons having claims will, emboldened by the Plaintiffs success, adopt the same means, and thus, ultimately, every Broad in the County may be closed to the Public, The Action can only be successfully defended, if sufficient funds are forthcoming for that purpose, and the Committee therefore appeal for pecuniary assistance and support. Subscriptions may be sent to the Honorary Treasurer, Mr. RoperT Harvey, County Councillor, Hickling, will receive and acknowledge the same. who Signed for and on behalf of the Committee, WODEHOUSE, ( Chairman} Witton Park, North Walsham. The following are the Committee: MR, W. THORY » L. WHITTLETON » R. » » » 3B. C. SILCOCK A. NICHOLS F, CLOWES, C.C. » L. » W. WADE E. SACRET HE. K. LAMB H. PALMER » » » HARVEY BOLINGBROKE W. Hicklisg PP Aa Stalham ht Sutton Northwich PP Yarmouth a a N.8.—At the request of Gentlemen who are collecting, and thinking it desirable myself, I have opened an account at Messrs. Guerneys’, Yarmouth, called the “* Hickling Broad Defence Fund.” All sums paid to the Fund will be duly acknowledged, R, HARVEY, LINES FROM A 17-FOOTER. ——<- August 21st. Alnmouth. Yesterday morning the sea was fairly smooth. Loafed until the turn of the tide and left Newbiggin at two p.m. Wind S.E., small sea, tide running north, much haze, and thundery looking clouds all round the compass. Straight out for half a mile or so, and then pointed a little east of north. Could nct see Creswell point, much less the Coquet, and was soon alone with my compass. Wind nearly dead aft. Big herring boat passed me steering due north, and I followed her example, expecting thereby to fetch just outside Coquet Island. Another herring boat CANOEIST. 117 started about a mile behind me with whole mainsail, and jib set out with a boom, and only caught me about 20 minutes before I sighted the Coquet. Yet I went very slowly. Three hours from Newbiggin to the Coquet; two hours compass steering. At Coquet more wind. Took mizen off. Screwing before the seas. Coquet Island and Light very picturesque. Run over the top of Hawxley Reef and Bondicar Spit in this state of tide, and got into smooth water north of Coquet. Boat went injunction to restrain persons from entering upon any part of the said Broad, for any purpose whatever, except such persons, who, being owners and occupiers of land in the Pazish of Hickling, are entitled to use such channel for the conveyanee of goods and for no other purpose. The Committee desire to point out their belief that this is another attempt to deprive the Public of rights, which they have hitherto enjoyed without question, and they further desire to point out how probable it is, ifthe Action is not AND very fast last four miles to the river Aln. Tide two thirds ebb, and water breaking right across bar. | | Followed close behind two cobles, and copied their course exactly, lifted centreboard, and gotin by a zig zag without touching bottom. Wet and cold. Four boats gone from here to-day to Amble regatta—but you cannot see half a mite for haze. I go north about two p.m. tibebbbbliMiill, THE And here tue letters break down as a daily record, through the meeting of addressor and addressee. 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