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

A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News, Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &c¢ AUGUST. Vol. VITI.—No. 8. All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed “Tue Enitor of She Afedel- Vachktsman, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” CANOEING Communications must be addressed ‘THE Epitor of 7he Canoerst or, Elim Lodge. FIORNSEA, Hull 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 Publishers, on the following terms :— Past-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or America…… paid in advance…… 3/6 per annum, 14d. or Id. stamps maybe sent in payment. N.b.—In sending for single copies, 314d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. AuLi: THOMAS GRASSAM, 161 & 162, High Street. LONDON¢ E. MARLBOROUGH & Co, 57, Old Bailey. 1891 Price 3a., Posi-free 3d. G@ditorial CENTREBOARDS Uotes, F. KEELES. Tue success of the centreboard yachts in the 10 and 23 rating classes on the Clyde, over the undoubtedly smart keel boats that oppose them, in match after match, will no doubt lead toa further development in this direction, and unless we have some keel boats that can beat them there is likely to be a run on the board in the sanaller classes, and perhaps some bolder spirits may even go the length of having centreboards built to compete in the larger classes. We fervently hope not. We hope it will be a well settled question amongst the small fry before it is brought into play amongst the Queens of the Sea, such as ‘ Iverna,’‘ Valkyrie,’ &. The hope has not yet vanished from our mind, that the keels may yet regain the supremacy. In our opinion it 1s more “the yacht than the board thatis doing the trick of match wimning— 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!—Al! subscriptions must 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.O0. made payable to “The Model- Yachtsman’ will not for the future be accepted. we think the factor of beam has something to do with it—-more bearnis given tothe C.B. than the keel yachts, and it seems that in the smaller classes, where extreme power can be utilised with so much better effect than in the larger, that the winning type under the L. & §. A. rule will after all turn out to be a comparatively beamy craft, with low freeboard and not too 142 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN great depth of body. In such a type, the effective lateral resistance will be the keel or board as the case may be, and for our part we shall yet believe that the keel may be made even more effective than the board; not for purposes of lateral resistance alone, but sufficient of this to contend on_ fairly even terms with the board, and to give a gain in stability by a lower centre of gravity. The effect of the L. & S. A. rule is only just beginning to show itself: increased power is yet a factor to conjure with, if used in the right direction ; and we shall probably see some results under this rule as remarkable as those witnessed under the 1730 rule. We are already seeing the winning flags gained by broad powerful boats with deep lead fins, and the idea that once prevailed, that moderate dimensions in hull and rig would be the outcome of the rule, is being amply falsified. We are evidently not on the right track yet, of the rule that shall conduce to moderation and reasonable expense: perhaps never dare to adopt it if it were pointed out. AMERICAN MODEL Y. C. At a regular meeting of the American Model Y. C., held at the residence of Mr. G. W. Townly, considerable business was transacted, an important motion being made by F. Nichols and seconded by J. Sheridan, that a special race be sailed on the 4th July, after the windward races have been sailed. The third class yachts to sail to windward and return over a course of 4 mile. If this plan is carried out it will be the best race of the day, as it will bring out the best all-round points of the yachts. It may seem impracticable for model yachts to sail down the wind. but it is accomplished by an automatic tiller controlled by the main- sail, this contrivance being used by nearly all of the third class yachts, it keeping the yacht before the wind. In fact, it acts as nearly like a skipper at the tiller as can be, and it is simplicity itself, The English inodel yachts use a weighted rudder, one for windward work, one for reaching and down the wind, causing a loss of time in changing rudders. In the windward work of the American Club the tiller is not used, the yachts being so well balanced in relation to centers of effort and lateral resistance that it is not necessary, and down the wind it is only necessary to slack off mainsheet, another sheet having the necessary length to take effect on tiller, thus jamming rubber to leeward at a sufficent angle to keep the yacht off the wind After the regular business of the elub, Mr Fisher offered a cup for the third class yachts, AND CANOEIST subject to donor’s restrictions, to be sailed for over a triangular course on any Saturday afternoon designed by him. This race will require considerable skill. The club now have a tank the dimensions of which are 7ft. x 30in. x 30in., with a thin wire stretched across one end so that when the tank is full a yacht placed in it will displace her weight of water, causing the water to flow over, retaining it on a level with wire, so that a T-square slid along a rule placed on the side of tank, an accurate measurement of the length of yacht on l.w.l. can be had. The races on July 4th, will be started at 10-30 a.m. EF. Nicnous, Measurer. The above interesting item about model- yachting in America 1s taken from the Forest & Stream, the recognised organ of American yachting. We are glad to see that model-yachting is flourishing in New York, but let us hope it can flourish on its own merits alone, and not on its proclainned superiority to model-yachting in iingland. We expect to be taught a thing or two when our American cousins begin the process of comparison, as in the third paragraph of the above letter; and concerning steering devices they are evidently far ahead of us poor Britishers, if the second paragraph is correet in its description of the contrivance which blossoms in America, and keeps the yacht before the wind as skilfully as a skipper. Unfortunately, on this point we are slightly sceptical, and shall remain so until favoured by Mr. Nichols with illustrations of this simple and very ingenious controller of the wayward model. Devices by the score for controlling the tiller by the action of the mainsail have passed on in procession on this side of the water, into the limbo of the forgotten and discarded ; but we do not say that the efforts cf genius are played out, in fact, there is a constant vernality in the never-dying hopes of inventors of dodges and contrivances, they come with the Spring, but heretofore they stand not the heat of Summer, and are buried before the fall of the leaf, and the weighted rudder swings as merrily on the sternpost and adapts itself as readily to all shapes and conditions as it has done, when properly used for the past 50 years. Mr. Nichols is under the impression that the weighted rudder plays an important part over here in going to windward, and no doubt it does, but not to hang where Mr. N. thinks it hangs. We generally find it plays an important part in bulging the side pocket of the model-yachtsman, and controls his motions rather than that of his yacht, especially on some of our ponds affected by trees, where half-a-dozen differently directed MODEL-YACHTSMAN breezes will blow in half-an-hour, and where the model-yachtsman finds half-a-dozen different sized weighted rudders are necessary to win a match. In spite, however, of a slight conceit which the Americans occasionally display when making public their notions, we might have thought from Mr. Nichol’s letter that they were well ahead of us in Model Yachting matters, had 16 not been for an unfortunate seutence in which he speaks of the centers of effort and the centers of lateral resistance, being so well arranged that in the American club the tiller is not necessary in windward work. Alas! Mr. Nichol, this sentence has thrown you some years behind, for in England it is no uncommon thing to beat to windward, reach, and also run a boat without a rudder of any kind, not that it is the usual thing to run without one, dead before the wind, although this is accomplished in a number of cases by setting a spinnaker or booming out the head-sails easily enough, and so near a dead run can some of the clubs manage by the simple process of slacking sheets only that there are clubs in England in which no rudder of any kind is ever used. What about the centers in these cases? they are not even studied in most of the cases, and after mature experience we can safely say that to put any trust whatever in a harmonization of centres of effort and lateral resistance is about the surest mode of coming to grief that can possibly be adopted. If we harmonize these centres on the plan, it follows that as soon as the boat heels over and alters the position on the plan that discord is at once set up; the same thing occurs when we slack off the sheets, and as the wind varies, so does the relation between the centers referred to. Then to look at it from another point of view, the center of lateral resistance is calculated as though the plane of resistance were flat and equal in its resisting power all over. but this is not so, even remotely in fact. The varying rotundity and flatness of a boat’s lateral resistance is of the utmost influence, and completely upsets, when she is heeled well over, the conditions that obtain when she is upright. It is a well-known fact here that dependence on centers is delusive. In actual practice, there are no such centers, they ave never sufficiently long in anyone position as to enable us to secure their harmonization, and Mr. Nichol appears to have all this yet to learn. We give him this, the result of our experience and our experiments, and will thank him in return for a description of that notion by which models can be steered as well almost as if a skipper were on board to control the tiller. Whether the notion concerning the tank is 143 AND CANOEIST worth adopting by any of our clubs as an improvement on their present methods, we cannot say, but we incline to the method of one club we know, in which it is compulsory for every owner to have his l.w.l. marked at stem and sternpost, or on the counter, as the case may be. The measurer then floats her in the club tank, refuses a certificate if the marks are not correct, and if they are the correct point of floatage, the callipers take her length to a hair’s breadth—these callipers being a long batten with a fixed arm and an arm that is swung into position—held there until the two points are put on the club seale-rule, and the length ascertained. Whilst on the subject of centers of lateral resistance and effort, we might mention a trial a short time ago of a model yacht 385 x 8, with moderately full bow, long floor, easy run, and of 2ilbs displacement. This boat was first trimmed for a reach across the track of the wind—without the aid of a rudder—first, a jib 24 inches on the foot was used with success; the wind having increased, it was changed for one of 20 inches on the foot, and less hoist, and this size was found to be the right quantity of headsail to carry. Next, the boat was placed close on the wind, with a jib 17 inches on the foot, and rather less hoist than the other two, and this size was found to suit admirably. Next, she was tried with the wind on the quarter, with the large jib, and all sheets well off, and performed admirably the task set her. Where were the centers during ? all this variation INTER-CLUB MATCH. ALBERT (HULL) / HAST HULL. In response to the Albert Club’s invitation to a friendly mateh with Hast Hull, a match was arranged, and came off on Saturday, July 4th, on Kast Hull Lake. The wind was light and very variable W.N.W. to N., making the course a beat-to-windward at times and a close-hauled reach at other times. Some very ciosely-contested heats were witnessed, and each club was represented by 8 boats. In the first heats, the Albert won five to Kast Hull three, and in the next heats all the Hast Hull boats were beaten. Results: 1st round, ‘Resolute’ HH beat ‘Florence’ A ‘Active’ A beat ‘Cromwell’ HH ‘Maud’ A beat ‘Amity’ HH ‘Bene’ EH beat ‘Juno’ A ‘Thistle’ A beat ‘Vena’ EH ‘Bella Vista’ A beat ‘Rose’ EH ‘Mystery’ A beat ‘Harriet’ 4H. ‘Jock’ HH beat ‘Edith’ A ‘ Qnd round, ‘Bella Vista’ beat ‘Bene,’ ‘Thistle’ Sai iii ebb iii iii THE a THE 144 – beat ‘Resolute,’ beat ‘Jock.’ MODEL-YACHTSMAN ‘Active’ beat ‘Maud,’ ‘Mystery’ 3rd round, ‘Mystery’ beat ‘Thistle,’ ‘Bella Vista’ beat ‘Active.’ 4th round (2nd prize) ‘Thistle’ bt.‘Bella Vista.’ 5th round (8rd prize) ‘Bella Vista’ bt. ‘Active.’ ‘Mystery’ N. H. Skow Ist prize, ‘Thistle’ C. Farr 2nd prize, ‘Bella Vista’ J. H. Hobbs 3rd prize. INTER-CLUB MEDWAY V. MATCH. SERPENTINE. The members of the Medway M. Y. C. paid their annual visit to the Serpentine on June 29th, and sailed an inter-club match with the Serpentine M.¥.C. A lovely day, warm sunshine, a fresh breeze from the 8.S.W., a good race, and plently of spectators to admire, made the visit as pleasant an outing as the preceding ones.— Fifteen models took part in the match, the Medway club being represented by: ‘Greyhound’ Mr. Burrage; ‘Lily’ Mr. Frazer; ‘Tootsie’ Mr. Rivett; ‘Wanderer’ Mr. Read; ‘Ethel’ Mr. Cooper; ‘America’ Mr. Green; ‘Daisy’ Mr. Batty and ‘Waterlily’ Mr. Rolings, while ‘Experiment’ Mr. Burgess; ‘Lizzie’ Mr. Winter; ‘Warrior’ Mr. Hale; ‘Phantom’ Mr. Watts; ‘Neva’ Mr. _ Sanders; ‘Alarm’ Mr. Spurgin and ‘Lorna’ Mr. Lewis, represented the Serpentine club. The match was sailed in three divisions, first two boats in each division to sail in the final, the course a dead jam to weather and a run home. First division: ‘Experiment’ 9 points, ‘Lizzie’ 10, ‘Lily’2. Second division: ‘Warrior’ AND < CANOEIST. was greatly felt by the members of both clubs. After the match, adjournment was made to the Brompton Road, where an ample collation was awaiting the competitors, and to which all hands, to the number of twenty five, did speedy justice ; then a long gossip ; desperate challenges for both oub and home, and finally—all too soon—the conveyance to the station; and so ended another pleasant and red letter day for all concerned. Doings of the Clibs, Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ody, and forwarded to the Epiror not later than the 2oth of each insertion in the following issue. month, to ensure Corinthian M.Y.C. (London, )—On Saturday, June 20th, there was a ineeting at the Long Pond, Clapham Common, to compete for the 5th club prize given this quarter, and at the time of starting the following boats were ready, viz:— ‘Bessie’ Mr. Whiffin, ‘Thetis’ Mr. Church, jun., ‘Daisy’ Mr. Harris, ‘Pandora’ Mr. Keen. The wind was very unsteady, veering from N. E. to N.W., but some good sailing was witnessed, and at the end of 12 heats ‘Daisy’ was found to have secured Ist prize with 28 points, “Chetis’ 2nd 25 points, ‘Bessie’ 3rd 17, ‘Pandora’ 14 points. ‘This completes the prizes promised at the quarlerly meeting in April last, and we consider ourselves very fortunate to have been able to get them all off without any hitch. Fortunately we have had some good strong breezes, and if they have not been from our favorite quarter always, the work cut out has been performed with satisfaction to all concerned.—The quarterly ineeting was held at the Alexandra Hotel, Clapham Common, on Saturday, June 27th, the chair (in the absence of the Commodore) being ably filled by the Vice-Commodore, Mr. A. J. Hugo. The minutes having been passed, the chairman an- 9, ‘Phantom’ 8, ‘Neva’ 38, ‘Ethel’ 1. Third division: ‘Alarm’ 10, ‘Lorna’ 10, ‘Daisy’ 1.— Final heat: 8 boats only, ‘Lorna’ Mr. Lewis, 4 points; ‘Experiment’ Mr. Burgess, 3 points; ‘Warrior’ Mr. Hale, 2 points; ‘Lizzie’ Mr. Winter, 1 point; ‘Alarm’ and ‘Phantom’ not scoring. Umpires, first division, Mr. Roper, S.M.Y.C. Qnd division, Mr. Cooper, 8.M.Y.C. Third division, Mr. Smith, M.M.Y.C. Final: Messrs. Cooper & Roper, whilst Mr. G. Lewis, M. M. Y. C. kindly looked after the general interests of his clubinen. Although the match ended so favourably for the 8.M.Y.C., there was a marked improvement to be seen in both build and sail-plan of the Medway models, whilst the race was more keenly fought than the two preceding ones on the same water; some of the boards were lost to the Medway club by only a yard or so, ‘Tootsie,’ ‘Ethel,’ ‘Lizzie’ and ‘Daisy’ may be especially to bring off these quickly, the remaining Saturdays to be set aside for sweepstakes.—On Saturday, July 4th, there were ready to startin a W. The absence of Mr. Geo. Wade of the M.M.Y.C., Mr. Barraclough’s ‘Sprite,’ Mr. Burgess’s ‘Puff,’ Mr. Whiffin’s ‘Bessie,’ ‘Mr. Gray’s ‘Swift,’ My. mentioned in this respect, and doubtless still greater improvements will be seen in the future. nounced that the ensuing 8 months being our dull season in consequence of so many members being away holiday-making, it would be advisable to restrict the prizes to be given during the quarter to those already promised by Mr. Munn for 15-tonners, and Mr. Church, senr., for 10- tonners,—-in addition to which Myr. Burgess promised a prize for 15-tonners, and Mr. Hugo one for 10-tonners. It was decided to add one club prize, which would be about as many as could in all probability be, with any degree of comfort, undertaken, but should it be possible S.W. breeze: Mr. Church, senr.’s ‘Torfrida,’ Dundee M. ¥. C-—This club held a race for 10-tonners on Saturday July 4th, for a roasti presented by a friend. As the wind was light, and almost a dead calm pervaded at times, the race was not so interesting as it might have been. Hight boats entered, and a start being made at 3-30, the first heat ended:—1, J. Patrick’s ‘Banshee’; 2, W. Abbot’s ‘Mary Louise.’ The 9nd heat resulted as follows—1, W. Henderson’s ‘Alert’; 2, A. Smith’s ‘Saxon.’ The following was the result of the final heat :—1, W. Abbot’s ‘Mary Louise’; 2, J. Patrick’s ‘Banshee.’-—A special race for yachts of 10-tons took place on Saturday, July. Lith, in presence of a large turnout of spectators. The various heats resulted as follows :—First heat—1, A. Darry’s ‘Auriga’; 9, J. Cruickshanks’s ‘Ono.’ Second heat—1, W. Abbot’s ‘Mary Louise’; 2, J. Webb’s ‘Maggie Lackie.’ Third heat—1, W. Anderson’s ‘Tourist’ 2, A. Robertson’s ‘Wave.’ Fourth heat—1l, J. Webb’s ‘Maggie Lackie’; 2, J. Cruickshank’s ‘Ono.’ Fifth heat—1, W. Abbot's ‘Mary Louise’; 2, W. Anderson’s ‘Tourist.’ Final heat-—1, J. Webbs’s ‘Maggie Lackie’; 2, Louise.’ W. Abbot’s ‘Mary Kingston M.Y.C. (Hull ).—On Saturday, June 27th, the south-west wind came down in sweeping gusts, and second suits were mounted by the six 10-tonners which came under the starter’s orders for a club prize. Mr. T. Twydell acted as starter; Mr. W. Vickers as judge. The course was a close reach from end to end of the pond, and in the first round ‘Gazelle’ N. G. Andrews beat ‘Louie’ John Twydell; ‘Pollie’ A. Walker beat ‘Rose’ Joseph Twydell; ‘Susie’ J. G. Storey beat ‘Isa’ E. Gruby, the latter heat being particularly close. Second round: ‘Pollie’ beat ‘Gazelle’ whose sails had been too much reduced, and finally ‘Pollie’ disposed of ‘Susie,’ after a good race, and won the maitch. Monday evening, June 29th, six 10-tonners competed for a first and second prize given by a friend of the club. The breeze was ‘‘flukey,” and the weeds were troublesome and stopped several of the boats, but some of the heats provided good racing nevertheless, and were much appreciated by the spectators, First round: ‘Susie’ beat ‘Pollie’; ‘Queen Mab’ J. Hobbs beat ‘Louie’; CANOEIST. 145 ‘Daisy’ W. Vickers beat ‘Gazelle.’ Second round: ‘Susie’ beat ‘Queen Mab’; ‘Daisy’ a bye. Final : ‘Susie’ took first and ‘Daisy’ second prize. A sweepstake was afterwards sailed on the tournament system by ‘Susie,’ ‘Queen Mab,’ ‘Pollie’ and ‘Gazelle,’ in which ‘Queen Mab’ proved the winner. On Saturday, July 4th, the floating weed and a variable breeze made model yachting a somewhat trying pleasure, but in spite of these drawbacks seven 10-tonners faced the starter. In the first round, ‘Flyaway’ G. H. Smith beat ‘Daisy; ‘Fortuna’ W. Oglesby beat ‘Rose’; ‘Gazelle’ beat ‘Isa’; ‘Susie’ a bye. Second round: ‘Fortuna’ bt ‘Flyaway’; ‘Gazelle’ beat ‘Susie,’ and finally ‘Fortuna’ beat ‘Gazelle’ Mr. Thomas Twydell and won the match. acted as starter; Mr. G. Smith acted as judge. On Saturday afternaon, July 18th, in a breeze which enabled the largest plain suits of sails to be carried, the 10-tonners had a very interesting and well-contested match for a club prize. Ten yachts came under the orders of the starter, Mr. T. A. Twydell, and some of the heats were close. enough to exercise the keenest discrimination of the judge, Mr. W. H. Roberts. Results: First round: ‘Isa’ beat ‘Midge’ G. Smith; ‘Fortuna’ beat ‘Daisy’; ‘Rose’ beat ‘Gazelle’; ‘Pollie’ bt. ‘Susie’; ‘Louie’ beat ‘Egeria’ F. B. Ferraby. This heat was very close, and was decided at the second attempt, after a dead heat in the first. Second round: ‘Isa’ beat ‘Fortuna,’ ‘Pollie’ beat ‘Rose,’ ‘Louie’abye. Final: ‘Isa’ in succession polished off ‘ Louie’ and then ‘ Pollie,’” and won the match.—On Monday evening, July 20th, the 10-tonners, ever ready for the fray, tried a tournament match, in a shifty and falling breeze, and some good fluking was done, as well as some good management shown in missing the shaded portions of the pond. The course was to windward, and the match was in charge of the vez‘Midge,’ eran boat-sailer, Mr. W. H. Roberts. Mr. G. Smith scored the full number of points, beating ‘Susie,’ ‘Isa,’ ‘Juanita’ and ‘Pollie’ very cleverly, for the club prize. Medway M. Y. C--On Monday, June 29th, the members of the above club proceeded to London to sail the celebrated Serpentine club, but were (after a good set too) beaten, but in the minds of all we think that the Medway boats are the fastest, as they are complete strangers, and not used to so much eddy winds that prevailed during the day, and the distance across the Serpentine being 180 yards, and that is not far The enough to test the speed of any boat. members are still willing to sail the some club ou their own water for a distance of 4000 yards. After the race, the members were entertained to a cold collation, and a very enjoyable day was eitdbibbalbbiiicl | Church, junr.’s “Thetis,’ for the prize for 10-tonners offered by Mr. Hugo, with second and third prizes from the entrance fees. Ten heats were sailed in good style, when it was found that the ‘Swift’ had secured the lst prize with 24 points, ‘Torfrida’ and ‘Puff’ a tie with 18 points each, which on being sailed off resulted in ‘Torfrida’ taking 2nd and ‘Puff’ 3rd prize; ‘Bessie’ ‘Sprite’ and ‘Thetis’ each 15 points. AND Minit THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN 146 MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. spent in the company of our London friends, and we hope that the return match will be sailed shortly with the same class of boats on the ‘Sequah’2, ‘Valkyrie’ 1, ‘Coralyne’ 1, ‘Irex’ 1, Medway.—On ‘Glance’ 1, The last match was well contested, ‘Glance,’ which is the model of a beach-yawl, 1d-ton surprising all by the way she reached away from match was sailed in Chatham Reach, with a nice breeze from the 8.W., and in the unavoidable absence of Commodore Smith and Vicecommodore Ratcliffe, Mr. Perse kindly acted as umpire, and the following boats competed: Mr. Mr. Frazier’s ‘Lillie, Mr. Rivett’s ‘Tootsie,’ Mr. Burrage’s ‘Greyhound,’ Mr. Read’s ‘Wanderer,’ Mr. Cooper’s ‘Ethel,’ Mr. Batty’s ‘Daisy,’ and Mr. Roling’s ‘Waterlily.’ A start was effected at 4-45, with a run down to the buoy, and the boats rounded: ‘Wanderer’ 5-7, ‘Lillie’ 5-8, the ‘Waterlily’ and ‘Ethel’ rounding a long while the cutters; she was weil sailed by her youthful owner, F. C. Tansley, winning the cup and first after the two first boats. mouth), sailed by F.C.T. May 21st, wind N.E. strong, beam wind Im. 25s., lm. 17s., lm. 35s. (timed by I. C. Tansley). May 22nd, 8. wind, Saturday, July 4th, a In beating up the reach, ‘Wanderer’ and ‘Millie’ went up in splendid style, making tack for tack, but ‘Wanderer’ gradually increasing the lead, the ‘Greyhound,’ ‘Tootsie’ and ‘Daisy’ gave up, as the tide being down they could not hold their own. The boats crossed the line: ‘Wanderer’ 6-0, ‘Lillie’ 6-5, ‘Waterlily’ 7-0, ‘Mthel’ 7-5; ‘Wanderer’ winning 1st prize, a silver butter-cooler, presented by Mr. Perse, jeweller, High Street, Chatham ; ‘Lillie’ 2nd, an easy chair, presented by Mr. Randell; ‘Waterlily’ 3rd, a pair of pictures, given by Mr. Lawrence, High Street.—On Saturday, July 11th, a 40-ton match took place on the Reach, with a N.W. wind, Mr. Taverner acting as judge. The following boats competed: Mr. Batty’s ‘Buttercup,’ Mr. Burrage’s‘Violet,’ Mr. Frazier’s ‘Lillie,’ Mr. Read’s ‘Waterwitch,’ Mr. Poppy’s ‘Red Rover’; Mr. Luxon’s ‘Sunbeam’ being too late to start with the other boats. A start was made at 3-45, ‘Violet taking the lead, which she increased during the race, the other boats passing and re-passing each other, which made the race very interesting, the ‘Violet’ rounding the buoy at 4-15, ‘Buttercup’ 4-20, ‘Waterwitch’ 423, ‘Red Rover’ 4-26, ‘Lillie’ not rounding, having lost her rudder-pins. In running up ‘Violet’ still increased the lead and completed the course at 4-32, ‘Buttereup’ 4-45, ‘Waterwitch’ 4-50. ‘Violet’ won 1st prize, a silver-mounted walking stick, presented by Mr. Taverner, tobacconist, club prize added.—_May 2nd, handicap match, 7 entries. ‘Pansy’ ketch ist, ‘St. Margaret’ cut. 2nd, ‘Prairie Flower’ cutter 3rd. The following times were made by a model of a beach-yawl, 38% by 7.8/10ths and very light displacement: —- Laster Monday, N.E. gale, storm suit, close reach 1m. 30s.; broad reach Im. 18s., lm. 20s. May 12th, fresh breeze, 2nd suit, reach im. 48s., beam wind 1m. 30s., and 1m. 38s. (timed by two gentlemen from Yar- light and flukey, big suit, Im. 50s., 2m. 5s. and Im. 40s. She has sailed in two matches for the challenge cup, and in the last one beat all the crack tens in the club. She is owned by our junior member, I’. C, Tansley, who now holds the cup. She runs very fast, keeping her bow out when driven the hardest. Reaching or running she can beat any ten in our club, except im light breezes; she requires very careful handling, and of course in beating can’t compete with the cutters.—Prizes have been received from Mr. T. A. Bruce, “M.Y. & C.’; Mr. Cattell, London ; and other gentlemen; and a good season is expected.—The secretary will be pleased to receive the names of members of other elubs intending to visit Lowestoft this season. Bradford M.Y.C.—The competition for the given by Mr. Hawkins, High Street, handsome gold medal given by our Commodore, T. G. Ingham, Hsq., to be won three times or twice in succession, and sailed for yearly, has at last been concluded, after many postponements on account of want of wind, and won by Mr. Butterfield’s rater ‘Polle.’ She, along with the ‘Rosebud’ rater (Firth) and ‘Kdith’ rater (Crossley) all were equal in the first round, but in the second and final rounds ‘Pollie’ won all before her. Raters and 10-tonners all competed on equal terms. It was arranged by the committee that Mr. Bruce’s (hon. vice-commodore) prize of Lowestoft M. Y. C.— Dixon Kemp, Esq., the Commodore of the club, has presented his splendid work on “Naval Architecture” as a special prize, the matches for which will shortly commence.—-The matches for the challenge cup have been well contested; the trophy has to be won 6 times by the same yacht before becoming the owner’s property. The order at present is: to the leading boat of the losing class, so that neither raters nor 10's could take both principal prizes. ‘The Pilot’? (Commodore Ingham) won this in an easy fashion, and should become a great acquisition to the club, being exceedingly weatherly and fast.—The club is in a fairly prosperous state, a few new sailing members having joined during the last month. High Street; ‘Buttercup’ 2nd, a copper kettle, given by Mr. Godsif; ‘Waterwitch’ 3rd, a lamp, The Model-Vachtsman for 1891, should be given THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND Gateshead M. Y.C.—The members of this Club had their annual run to Hexham old reservoir on June 26th, to compete for Major Dance’s Silver Challenge Cup and Medal. Starting by the 7-35 train the reservoir was reached at9a.m., and after some little preliminary sailing the racing was startedat 12noon. There was a nice steady breeze, but apparently not sufficient for the models of the latest design carrying about 80 to CANOEIST. 147 race being confined to third class yachts, the course was to windward and return, distance 4 mile. This windward and down wind work should be encouraged more by the owners of model yachts in the club, as it brings out the best points of the boats and taxes the skill of ton models, to be sailed for annually and to be their skippers to work a straight course down wind, ‘Electra’ proved herself an all-round boat, as she won this race by 224secs., her elapsed time over the course being 19mins. d3secs. Marjorie’ is a hummer down the wind, and with better handling will make it interesting for the ‘Hiectra’ in a race of this kind in the future. Serub races wound np the day’s sport. The next regatta will be held on Labor Day, Septr. 7th. The distance sailed was three-tenths of a won three times in succession or four times at intervals. The ‘Falcon’ is the present holder of the Cup, which model was defeated by ‘Katie’ OUR ILLUSTRATIONS. 40 Ibs. of lead, as the old type of yachts were the most successful in the final heat. ‘Katie’ beat ‘Ada’ in the first of the three runs, after which the wind somewhat fell, accompanied by a severe thunderstorm and the race had to be postponed. The conditions of the Cup are, 10- this year, so that the members will have the pleasure of sailing for the Major’s prize at least another two years. The first Cup given by the same donor was won two years ago by Mr. A. EK. Long’s ‘Sparkle.’ American M. Y.C.—The second regatta of the season was sailed on Saturday, July 4th. The wind very strong from the west by south, kicking upanastysea. Out of eight yachts, four fouled just over the line, throwing them out of the heat, the balance finishing. ‘Ilectra’ showing up in her old form, sailed away from the others and crossed the line as winner of the heat, ‘Ida May’ being second. The second heat had four starters, the others having had enough of it, ‘Hlectra’ showing her wonderful speed to windward by winning this heat hands down from the fast yacht ‘Star,’ who has beaten her in three straight heats ai the previous regattaon May 30. ‘Star’ has had some ballast taken out of her centerboard to bring her to her designed l.w.]. This alteration has hurt her chances of winning from ‘Hlectra.” Her owner will probably lower her weight and lengthen out her centerboard, which will improve her stability and speed in the future. The second class race brougt out a neweomer, the schooner yacht ‘Normandie’ and a handsome yacht she is, considering this her first race, she did remarkably well, and ‘Kate C.’ will have to hurry in the future. This heat was devoid of interest, as ‘Kate C.’ had a walk over, the others not being able to work upin time. Three yachts started. The second heat proved more interesting, ‘Kate C.,’ ‘Normandie’ and ‘May’ finishing in the order named, ‘Normandie’ pushing the winner closely, ‘May’ not doing so well as usual. ‘Kate C,’ won. The special race, which should have brought out more talent, narrowed down to two starters—‘Hlectra’ and ‘Marjorie.’ This mile, less 150ft.—Aorest & Stream. TEN-TON MODEL YACHT ‘“SUAVITER.” Designed by Mr. J. H. Nutter, Manchester. Teetvelt tone DWT sete eterancraere ere wre oinentorenitenssieteimeseeteen 40ins. Peg yh ec 0 ot 7.5ins he) 9,lins aa TCLGMED) eeeeneret ns 2esrnenenneD enc. ereEnrTEennee 7.4dins. Deptt Tt aecenvevceerervanovrenrvterrneg or WHF FSEPIET VTFHTVEVEE STON 25.4 7|bs. Oi Fe i 2 a ee 20. 7Ains. C.G. of displacement from stem ........c cece ee eees 20, 42ins. Aree, OE Toe. W GUID se asserssorersncseessroeserssnaneronnastesanonersenoio 259.9 sq.ins, Pee eeoy 212.4 ,, ep AAs go CECI eetsmrreretrenronmmersnnomnconennnnneetent 2 so Immersed] Surface ...cccccceseseeesseuerees 658.0 ,, Gorrespowuderce, Letters must bear the name and address of the writer, {not necessarily for publication), Anonymous letters and enquiries will not be acknowledged, All communications to be addressed to THE Epiror, 36. De Grey Street, Newcastle, July 3rd, 1891, Tur Enrror, Afodel- Yachtoman, Dear Sir,—Allow me thank you for the information given me, through your journal, in answer to my enquiry regarding the race on Easter Monday last, by model steamers, on Sefton Park Lake, Liverpool. I also wish to thak the Hon. Sece., Mr. R. Richmond, for supylying the information. The time given for the distance is really very quick, and I am of opinion that the record will not easily be beaten. However, it is by knowing what others are doing that we learn to know what we can, or cannot, do. Trusting others may be encouraged to seek information through your useful paper, and that you may be able to find a place in your next issue for this, so that I may publicly express my thanks to yourself and Mr. Richnsond, Yours truly, FLORA. Tur American mind is just now very much exercised by the performances of the Herreshoff 46-footer ‘Gloriana.’ It is not so much owing to her achievements—for she does not win prizes by any large space of time—but the wonder is that such a curiously shaped boat 148 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN should win prizes at all. She is 40ft. on the water-line, about 18 feet 6in. beam, and draws between 9ft. and 10ff. She has a lead keel and carries a sail spread of 4100 sq. ft. (this only ineludes jib-headed topsail), like a British 40rater. She has a sort of spoon-shaped bow, something in the style of a Kilkee canoe, and this is her chief peculiarity, besides her excessive overhang forward and aft. As she is so much cut up forward, the ‘full bow” is merely waiter-line; that is, it really represents no more displacement than would be found in the fore end of an ordinary 46-footer, and practically the head resistance would be about the same in either. Of course, with considerable depth forward, like the old “blow hard” revenue cruisers, the case would be entirely altered, and ‘Gloriana’ would have astonished spectators in quite a different direction. Where the displacement in the fore endis tapered off to nothing, as it isin a ‘‘ wave form” bow, the shape of the water-lines can be almost anything, but usually the round or convex lines appear to do the best to windward. ‘Gloriana’ up to the present has had an unbroken series of victories, but she has not yet tackled ‘Barbara,’ the new 46-footer, by Fife, and if the latter is five minutes better than ‘Minerva’ or ‘Jessica’ over the Seawanhaka course, it will be a very tight fit with ‘Gloriana.’ The. Field, July 11th. MODEL YACHT CLUB 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.—Exley’s Reservoir, Frizinghall, W. G. Richardson, 56, Leamington-street, Manningham. BRADFORD EAST-END.—1730 and length. Station—Bradford Moor Park. BRADFORD MOOR.—1730 and length. Station.—Bradford Moor Park, N. Walker, 22, Keer 3t., Leeds Road, Bradford. DUNDEE.—-Weight. 12 lbs. to 1 ton.—8tation.—Stobsmuir Pond. J. Cant, 60, Watson Terrace, (ilebe. EDGBASTON (Birmingham).—Weight. Station.—Edgbaston Canal Reservoir. L. B. Chatwin, Wellington House, Wellington-road, ' Hdgbaston, Birmingham Station—Fowey Harbour. W.S. Lacey, Fore-street GLASGOW.—Tonnage.—“94” Rule. Station.—Hillhead Pond. Robt. 8S. Nicholson, 49, Lumsden-street, Overnewton. HULL.—Kingston—Length taken on l.w.l.; also 10-ton class Y.R.A. Station—-Ciub Lake, Inglemire Lane, Beverley Road. J, BR. Windsor, Bankside, Sculcoates. Hast Hull.—1730 rule, Station.—Fast Park. E. Driffield, 108, Arundel street, Holderness Koad. KINGSTOWN (Ireland.}--Tonnage, Y¥.B.A. Station—Kingstown Harbor. L. H. Douglas, 6, Marine-road. LOWESTOFT.-—Length ‘and Tonnage. CANOEIST. Corinthian.-Tonnage Y.R.A. Station.—Long Pond, Clapham. Edward Gray, 46, Solon Road, Acre Lane, Brixton, 8.W. Dulwich. —Lengthl. w.l.and ¥.R.A. 10 and 5 tons only, Ntation-—Peckham Rye Rh. H. Lanchester, 181, Malpas Road, Brockley, $.E. MED WAY.—Chatham.— Tonnage Y.BA. J. H. Read, 8, Gorst Street, New Brompton. MAX WELL.-~-John H. Neave, Blairbeg, 82, Dalzie! Drive, Pollokshields. PHILADELPHIA, U.S8.4.—Length overall. E. W. Fowler, 3426, Walnut-street, Philadelphia, Pa. SHEERNESS—1780 rule. 10, 15, and 20 tons. D. Lewis, 28, \lma Street, Marine Town. 3CARBOROUGH.—Tonnage 1730, 10 aud 20-tons, also Weight class. Station—The Mere. . W. Blakey, 29, Westborough. S50UTH “SHER DS. ~ Hixelsior—Tonnage ‘1730’ and Length. Station.—-South Marine Park, T. 8. Downey, 16, Saville Street. SUNDERLAND.—Station, Roker Park.—-1730 rule and L, and S.A. R. Marlborough, 11 Brookland Road, Sunderland. ts" The Fee for constant publication in the Register is 5s. per annum AMERICAN.—-Length taken on l.w.i. Station—Prospect Park, New York. G. Pigott, 92, Douglas 8t., Brooklyn, U.~. ANGLESEY.—Tonnage—-Y.B.A, A. F. Haslam, Menai Bridge. BANGOR (Ireland).—Length and Y.R.A, H. Cullen, Upper Clifton, Bangor. BOSTON-—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station.—River Witham. W. Thompson, 15, White Horse Lane, BELFAST.—Length, taken frorn stem-head Station.—Belfast Lough. James Gardner, 6, Old Park. Ulster.—¥.BR.A, Station— Waterworks, Antrim Road. W. Wilson, 124, Cogsgrave-street, CARNARVON.—Length. Station.—Menai Straits. J. H. Lees, Bronserial, North Road. CARDIFF--Length on l.w_l. James Hvans.—Address wanted. COWES, LW., MEDINA,—Length. Wm. rilbeck, West Cowes. DELHI, Canada.—Particulars wanted. W. 8. Crysler, Delhi, Ont., Canada. DUMBARTON,-—Tonnage—Y.RB.A. Station--Meadow Park D. Forsyth, 54, Glasgow:-road. EX#,-~Tonnage—L. &s Station.—Turt. Arthur Kempe, M.5. 14, Southernhay, E., Exeter. GOOLE. —Tonnage—Y.RB.A, and Handicap by Manchester Rule. Station—Raweliffe Brick Ponds. J. S. Simpson, 8, Albert-street, REGISTER. FOWEY.—Length, Lw.. AND 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.Y.C., Kensington Gardens, W Telegrams :—Bermudian, London. Postal :—-L. M. Y. C., Kensington Gardens. Serpentine—Tonnage—Y. R. A. and L. & 8 Station—The Serpentine, Hyde Park. G. Hale, 178, Hampstead-road, London, N.W. GATESHEAD.-—Ponnage—Y. RA. Station—Gateshead Park, 3. Wilson, 44, Whitehall Road. Station—-Model Yacht Pond. GUERNSEY.—Tonnage—V¥. R.A, J. B. Randell, Allez-street. GREENCCE,.—Tonnage—"94” Rule. R. McNair, Junr., 10, Antigua-street. GRIMSBY.—Tonnage—Y.R.A Station—Alexandria Dock, Secretary’s name and address wanted. HULL—Albert—Tonnage—Y.R.A. S. lL. fucker, Belgrave Terrace, Rosamond Street. FARROW & HEBBURN. — Tonnage—Y.R.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.R.A. Clapham Common, Station.—Long Pond. W. J. Bailey, 162, Elms Road, Clapham Park, §.W. LONDON.—George—Length on Lw.l.; L.&8.A. also 10-ton ¥.R. Station—Reund Pond, Kensington Gardens, E. Tylee, 29, Oxford Square. Hyde Park, M. Y.Sailing Association—Length taken on L.w.1, Station—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. J, Pollard, 32, Spring-st., Paddington. Victoria—Length, taken overall and on Lew. Station--Victoria Park. Ww. 8. Melville, 16, Frederic-place, Bow, E. Highgate—Boats handicapped by weight. Station—Highgate Ponds, HH. P. Reynoldson, 2 Beaconsfield-ter., Archway-rd., H’gate Phoenix—Tonnage—1730 rule— Station. Long Pond Clapam Common, 8.W. John Maival, 1, The Crescent, Chapham Common. LLANDUDNO.—Length. Station—Llandudno Bay. >, Melsom, Post-Office. LIVERPOOL. —Tonnage—Y. R.A., with limited depth and minimum freeboard. Station—Sefton Park Lake R. Richmond, 95, Townesend Lane, Anfield, Liverpool. MARYPORT, Cumberland.—Tonnage—Y.R.A J. W. Hodgson, 20, North-street. MOORAGH.—Particulars wanted. :: : THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN MANCHESTER.—Length, taken on |.wl,; also 10-ton class, ¥.R.A. Station—Print Works Reservoir, Levenshulme, R. W. Gill, Green Hill, Edgley, Stockport. PARK (New South Wales.)–Length, taken from stem-head to inside of rndder head on deck; also overall, J.M. Donaldson, 22, Myrtle-street, S. Sydney, N.S.W NEWCASTLE WEST END.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. P. McGill, 19, Hamsterley-rd., Newcastle-on-Tyne. PORT GLASGOW.—Tonnage ‘’G4”” Rule. Station.—Lower Dougliehill Pond. J. Brash, 5, William Street. PORTSMOUTH. Tonnage Y.R.A, and length (1.w.1.) Station.—Craneswater, Southsea. Capt. Haldane—Wolverton House, Lennox Road, Southsea. RYDH, (1.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. J.C, Smith, 60, Sefton-street. SOUTHSEA.—Length, lw. Station—Craneswater. John Whitty, 27, Cleveland-road. SOUTH SHIELDS,—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station T. T. Anderson, 7, Albion-terrace. WELLINGTON (Now Zealand).—Tonnage—”‘1200” Rule. . Norton, Wellington, N.Z. Station—The Harbour. WATERFORD.—Length—1730 rule, F. H. Alexander, Newtown School, Waterford. CANOEING. —_—_ @—— fluence in popularising the sport, ani bringing in those new recruits, some of whom are sure to be- | by ladies, to the post on Hornsea Mere. Monkwearmonth, Sunderland. Newcastle. Their a winner by 30 secs. Again, at the H.Y.C.’s sailing races on the 11th ult., the same two boats met under lady helmsmen, but, this time, in a very light wind, the ‘Iris’ had her revenge, having a somewhat easy win. It is quite ‘‘on the cards” that the ladies may take the lead in canoe-yawl sailing after awhile. —oO— | DuRING the month, on July 11th, the Mersey C. C. held their annual regatta, and from what I hear it must have been a very successful event. CLYDE C.C.—ii. K. Bromhead, Sec., 245, St. Vincent-st., Glasgow. THAMES CAMPING & BOATING ASSOCIATION.— F, B. Fowler, Hon. Sec., 26, Union-road, Clapham, S.W. TEES CRUISERS.—A. McLeod, 15, Reed St., South Stockton. NORTHERN CC.—L. McPherson, Secretary, Whitehouse Buildings, —_—0-— male owners were unceremoniously bundled out of ‘Iris’ and ‘Daisy,’ but each fair skipper was allowed a “ deck-hand ” to trim sheets and haul up centreplate. A close race resulted, ‘Daisy’ coming home HOLDING TESTIMONIAL FUND. WEAR C.C.—T. 0. Todd, Sec., 7, Winifred-terrace, Sunderland. NITH C.C.—D. Wilson,Sec., Laurieknowe-place,Maxwelltown,Dumfries SUNDERLAND C. C.—T. J. Robinson, Junr., Secy., Ashbrooke-rd, FREE CRUISERS C.C.—E, Robson, Secretary, 88, North Bridge-st. come valuable club members and good sailors. ONE fine evening in July, the offer of a pair of gloves as prize, brought two canoe-yawls, steered BRITISH CANOE CLUBS. whereby canoeists of the United Kingdom, irrespective of clubs, may 153 Ing, upset races, and tournaments, has a great in- ROYAL C.C.—T. G. F. Winser, See., 72, Mark Lane, London MERSEY C,C.—Perey Cox, Mate, C 9, Exchange Bdls., Liverpool. unite for the purpose of cruising and camping.) CANOEIST. and single paddling races, manceuvring, short sail- — HUMBER YAWL CLUB—G.F. Holmes, Mate, Elim Lodge, Hornsea, TYNE C.C.—Rowland Dedd, Sec., Neville Hall, Newcastle. BRITISH CANOH ASSOCIATION.—P. Nisbet, Sec, 1, Water-Lane, Great Tower-street, City. (The B.C.A. is established for the promotion of cruises and meets, ANID 46, Chesilton Road, Munster Park, S.W., | { July, 1891, Tue Epitor, 7%e Canoetst. Sir,—Permit me to acknowledge through your columns the receipt of seven handsome volumes of ‘‘Chambers’s Enclypsedia.” And also allow me to thank the few kindhearted subscribers to whom I am indebted for this evidence of friendship and appreciation of my very indifferent services, I wish your journal continued success in ministering to the pleasant sport I so much love. Yours very truly, T. H. Ho.pine. (“‘Severn.”) Corrections Solicited. EDITORIAL NOTES AND COMMENTS. SUNDERLAND C.C. NOTES. Wiru the close of the R.C.C. racing at Hendon, the tide in affairs canoeing seems to have slack- EASTER CAMP.~-We expected to have had a large turn-out at Easter, but owing to a number of ened somewhat, and will probably now commence to set strongly in the direction of cruising, as this viz: ‘Skylark’ and ‘Aurora,’ both being doubly- is the month in the year when most of those who are able to do so, try to get away for their holidays. made, but owing to a strong head wind, and snow —o— I am glad to note, from a report which is printed in this issue, that the Northern C. C. have had a successful regatta. ‘The variety of races, etc., which took place there must have made the afternoon slip by very pleasantly for the visitors, and at any rate the Northerners do not appear to have laid themselves open to the strictures which were passed by Forest & Stream on a recent regatta of the New York C.C. Judging by myself, I fear that we boating men are rather too apt to forget that the onlookers have some claim to be amused, at any rate once in the year. A good regatta, with tandem the boats not being finished, only two turned out, manned. On Good Friday morning a start was storm, they put back and camped in the boat-house over night, The weather looking fine next morning, the boats got away all right, and after a good paddle, a well-shaded spot was reached and tents pitched. There was a good muster of men next day, and all the men chatted round the fires in the tents, while the outside was covered with snow. A start was made for the boat-house on the Tuesday morning, after a cold but enjoyable camp. Next camp was held at Whitsun, when several new boats turned out. The weather still being very cold and snowy, Barmston being reached tents THE 154 were pitched, MODEL-YACHTSMAN stoves lighted, and all the men sat to tea, which seemed to enliven their spirits a bit after being well soaked. Next day, the smaller canoes reached Chester Bridge, took photographs, and returned to camp. Some good sailing took place at this camp, and every one seemed to be thoroughly at home on their new deck seats. On awaking next morning there was a general row with the farmer, who wanted to turn us off the ground ; after some further parleying he agreed in our favor. ‘The camp was broken up next day, some of the AND CANOEIST. only, dinner was cooked, and hid away. Bright and breezy weather fell to their lot, kicking up the sea and putting tops on the 3ft. rollers, which forced the men in camp to take land exercise instead of the coveted “let her have it ” class of sailing to be met with on this coast. —o-— Messrs. Deighton and Atkin were much about camp and pressed the button a few times, and did the rest as well, no fewer than 20 presentable negatives being the result. The camera has come men came away, while others enjoyed the camp for the rest of the week, into the T. C, C. to stay, the dressing and posing creating no end of amusement, Another camp was held in race week. The usual half-dozen boats turned out, Barmston being again visited. The most interesting feature of this Visitors came in swarms, had tea, and talked, —O— camp was the Wear regatta, men took part further occurred, where some of our in the swimming races, Nothing and the camp broke up on the Thursday night, when we returned home. DOWN BY THE SEA. pleasant memories in the minds of the multitude ; while from the following abstract description an interested reader will conjure up the idea that the visitors and members of the T. C. C. camp missed not a moiety of the pleasures incidental to the very seasonable holiday aforementioned—the races. —0-—- the holidays, selves, in those nasty tents, with the dirty kettles and cups? good souls, long may the belief hold, for when it dies, so dies the chance of new cake and pastry. At the north end of the camp stood the Marque of the Captain and Secretary, a shape which they swear by; inside, great neatness and order were visible, notwithstanding the enormous amount of duffie these pair do carry. Next in order caine the Nicholson tent, a well inhabited domicile, the owner evidently training all the small Nicholson’s to handle a paddle, cook a “kipper,” or run for milk, according to the parental desire. —_—o– The mode of camping generally pursued by the men during ‘The T. C. C. always encourages visitors to tea, especially mothers and sisters, who will believe that their dear boys are starving them- —O— The races, the one holiday dear to the heart of every Tynesider, has passed, leaving, let us hope, Tyne and had teaagain. is necessitated more by circumstances than desire. The idea is, to camp within walking distance ot some branch of the N. E. Railway (I don’t speak of their annual vacation) which enables them to visit town occasionally, for purposes more plebian than aristocratic. —0-—— According to arrangement, the tents were pitched at Whitley, a peaceful but romantic spot on the north-east coast, 3 miles north of the coaly Tyne. -—_O— Dodd and ‘Stephenson arrived first, in their respective craft, the ‘Lapwing’ and ‘Beeswing.’ Next came Nicholson, senr., in his newly-arranged ‘Swan,’ which danced up and down the 3ft. sea like a cork, her skipper complaining that paddles were nowhere against sculls, which the “wings” were fitted with, enabling their owners to reach their destination two miles ahead of the paddles. ——O—— Not “far from the mad’ning crowd,” (volunteers in camp) on a gentle slope of turf facing where Holland should be, Clydes and Marquees were set up, canoes hauled up and made fast, stores unpacked, and some argue, according to procedure Equidistant, and in fine position, the 2nd mate erected his marque, which was shared by T. Workman and C. Dodd. The cooking arrangements were excellent, the boys have now ground themselves into camp routine, and know that washing themselves with soap in salt water, is not conducive to good manners, nor I may say, morality, The craft were a show, getting now in ship-shape, being practically rigged, ’baft-the mast being the order of the day. —_—o— The club were disappointed at the absence of the liveliest man about camp, the genial chairman of the club, Mr. T, A Naughton. However, he put in an appearance, and expressed his regret that the second ‘Trafalgar’ was still on the block. Camp was struck the following Saturday, the Captain and Secretary staying another week ; the rest of the fleet, down to gun’als went racing on fine flood tide, with the club house in prospect at the end of a 15 mile paddle, HUMBER OTTER, 1st Mate, T.C.C. YAWL CLUB. On Saturday, July rrth, the above club held the second annual regatta of the season. ‘The wind THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN was very light from the eastward, giving a run to the west buoy, all the rest of the course being windward work. Only two rounds were sailed in each class, In class I1, which was first started, ‘Iris’ 18ft. c.yl., and ‘ Zara’ zoft. coble, started 2 mins. ahead of ‘Daisy’ 18ft. cyl. The latter closed up considerably on the other two on the run down, but tacking short had to make an extra board to weather the North Buoy, which kept her astern of ‘Iris,’ which was never afterwards headed. She, however, beat ‘Zara,’ though the latter travelled infinitely better in the light air going than she did when sailing in a strong wind last regatta. Both ‘Daisy’ and ‘Iris’ were provided with lady helmsmen. In class I, ‘Sylph’ 23ft. w.l. sloop, ‘ Gipsy’ 23ft. lugger, and ‘Maud’ 33ft. yawl, sailed and finished in the order named. All three skippers ordered their deckhands out on to bowsprit ends for the windward work. The first two races had occupied so much time that it was seven o’clock before class III could be started. The following started : Handicap given at start. ‘Elk’ r4ft. Gin. coble canoe yawl … 12 mins. ‘Mugwump’ 13ft. x 4ft. 6in. c.b, cyl. 7 6 os ‘Eveline’ 13ft. x 4ft. gin. before. o 3» Swan’ r3ft. x 4ft. Gin. ‘Spectre’ 13ft. x 4ft. 6in. Po a a 2 » w ‘Ethel r3ft. x 4ft. 6in. ‘Undine’ 14ft. 3in. x 4ft. 7in. – 2 ° «= By this time the wind had veered slightly to the S. of E. so that the course was a broad reach down It dropped tight away by the end of the first round, by which time ‘Ethel’ had headed the fleet. She and ‘Swan’ were the only boats that drifted round tor the second time, and the slowest race on record was completed about 9 o’clock. ‘The winner, ‘ Ethel,’ was only launched the evening before the race. She i1s a handsome boat, smooth lap-built of American white cedar. By fining away the bilges, she has obtained a perfectly straight waterline forward. Whether it is owing to this, or to the reduction in beam on lw.l. that her speed ii n light airs is due, we cannot say, but undoubtedly she seemed to have no difficulty in slipping away from the others of her class on July rith. The club have now a small room at Hornsea Mere, all the boats, except about half-a-dozen. making the lake their headquarters. Four of the boats were recently lying in Marfleet Creek, which seems to be a very good mooring pi ea Hull, but has the disadvantage of being rather difficult of access, as it is about two miles east of the Old Harbour or Hull River. The race given by the R.Y.Y.C. for canoe-yawls has been more talked about this year than ever It was therefore rather a pity that the entry was very small (only three) and the starting list still smaller. Besides this, the only two competitors which turned up on July 23rd were of different classes, viz :— ‘Daisy’ 18ft. x 5ft. 3in. c.b. canoe-yawl, °6 rating ‘Swan’ 13ft. x 4ft. Gin. “23 The course was down the Humber, round the Middle Buoy—off Grimsby—and back, about 30 miles. ‘Daisy’ started at about 10-15 a.m., ‘Swan’ not having come up to the post. However, ‘Swan’ was sighted and waited for, and the ill-matched couple started level a little below the line. In the reach down to the Middle, ‘ Daisy’ gained 3 or 4 mins, on ‘Swan,’ but the boats were practically to- gether when they gybed round the lightship. Here there was a nasty spiteful jump, which made going very unpleasant, and the ‘Daisy’ was compelled to take down a reef—no easy matter single-handed. The boats hammered away against tide until the flood came, making several miles before this took place. ‘The remainder of the journey was done in quick time with tide. ‘Daisy’ arrived about 4-6 p. m., ‘Swan’ 4-28 p.m. ‘The first boat had to allow 42mins., so ‘Swan’ takes prize. 5, 4, ‘Seagull 13ft. x 4ft 6in. and a close haul back from N. buoy. AND CANOEIST LONDON NOTES, By MAYFLY. The much talked of long desired match between the Oxford yawl ‘Snake,’ owned and sailed by Mr. C. C. Lynam, and the London yaw) ‘Jennie,’ owned and sailed by Mr. P. Calkin, came off on Friday afternoon, June 25th. The breeze was rather a strong sow’-wester, with very heavy puffs. At the start, ‘Jennie’ got off with a very fair lead, but could not keep it, ‘Snake’ slipping through the water in wonderful style with one reef down, while ‘Jennie’ with whole sail was evidently doing her best, but length told, and ‘Snake’ won rather easily by gmins., in the six miles. ‘Snake’s victory was undoubtedly due to her length and shape, and no boat of such extreme beam has ever travelled over Hendon Lake with such ease; the only apparent wave formed appears to be a very slight bow wave. —O— June 27th.— Sweepstake race for yawls and canoes, crew limited toz2 men. The entries were: ‘Jennie’…… canoe yawl…Mr. P. Calkin ‘Nautilus’ …canoe ……… Mr. W. Baden Powell eee Mr. D. Waterlow gq “MeTCUTy wee “Mayola’ ‘Atalanta’… gg ,, romeo Mr. D. H. Marrable Mr. R. E. Workman ‘Snake’ …… canoe yawl.. .Mr. C. C. Lynam ‘Stella’…canoe, dble.hnded…Mr. G. E. Webster Mr. B. de Q. Quincey . ‘Vanessa’ ,, The start was made rather late in the afternoon, in a strong S.W. wind, with very rough water off ‘ the buoy-in-the-bight, and all the competitors were _156 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN reefed. ‘Vanessa’ capsized just before the start-— which we believe is the usual time, when he takes a double crew in fora race. ‘Nautilus’ was first over the line and went away with a lead, but was overhauled by the yawl ‘Snake,’ who rounded the buoy in the bight with a good lead. ‘Nautilus’ nearly capsized at the buoy, but luffed up sharp and saved himself, but put himself last. ‘Stella’ went after ‘Snake’ on the starboard tack, and oddly enough met ‘Snake’ tacking back on the port tack. ‘Snake’ did not keep a look-out, so a rather bad collision occurred, ‘Stella’ having her mast snapped off short at the deck, and both of her crew took a bath; ‘Snake’ and ‘Stella’ therefore retired, and ‘Jennie’ had the lead, followed by ‘Nautilus’ and ‘Atalanta,’ who for a round had a good fight for second place, but Mr. Workman in the ‘Atalanta’ found his throat troubling him so much that he re- tired at the end of the 2nd round, when ‘Nautilus’ had a lead on him. Eventually ‘Jennie’ tock first prize, winning by a minute from ‘Nautilus,’ who took second prize. ‘Mercury’ and ‘Mayola’ also finished. —_—O— The Regatta of the of the R. C. C. commenced on Friday afternoon, July 17th. —Q— The first event was a long distance paddle of about 6 miles. In this event Mr. G, Porter walked over. The next event was camping competition. In this only one competitor turned up, Mr. Percy Nisbet, who walked over with a shore tent and kit. —o— AND CANOEIST easily by 33 seconds. Luncheon time. ——O-— No 5. 3 p.m. Sailing—-any canoe not exceeding, 19 feet by 3 feet beam—no other limits, 2 rounds, three prizes. There were five entries: Mr. D. H. Marrable …………..000. ‘Mayola’ Mr. Walter Stewart………..c seen eee eee ‘Whizz’ Mr. A. J. Stock………0….. 2.08. ‘Poon Boony Mr. W. Baden Powell ………….6. ‘Nautilus’ Mr. H. Salter… cece ee eee ‘Wasp’ Mr. Stewart won this event rather easily from Mr. W. Baden Powell. Mr. Marrable being third; the 7 wind was rather strony and puffy. j —_—O— No 6. 3-45, Paddling and Sailing—sails down till. Starting signal—-sail down stream and paddle up, 2 rounds, three prizes. Mr W. Baden Powell…………… ‘Nautilus’ Mr. Walter Stewart……… we ee *Whizz’ = Mr. H. 5S, Salter …….e ee eeeee ee ene ‘Wiry Spinster’ At the signal to start sail was quickly hoisted Walter Stewart nearly getting a capsize, Mr. the wind was down stream and none carried mizzens, on reaching the bottom buoy sail was quickly lowered, Mr. W. Stewart here raised his rudder plate and : paddled up stream stern first thus saving the time – of turning at each buoy, this we think gave him the race. Mr. W. Baden Powell was second and Mr. H. 8S. Salter third, —O— No 7. 4-30, Paddling Fours—married v, single— prize four Doulton tankards. The crews were: Single. _ Married. saturday, July 18th.—No. 1. 11am. Novice paddling (1st, 2nd and 3rd ciass) course from the lower buoy to line off camp. Mr. F. T. Crump A. C. Hammerton W. Stewart E. W. Lewis. F. Cump walked over, Mr. A. H. Webber’s canoe being out of club measurements. Rede Turner P. Keller B. de Q. Quincey G. Porter —+O— No. 2. 11-30. Paddling tandem, Canadian, Mr. A. C. Hamerton and Mr. H. S. Salter walked over, the other crew not putting in an appearance. __0— No. 3. 11-55. Satling—yawls and canoes, un- limited within yawl definition—crew one man, two rounds; two prizes; one for ist craft and one for next canoe under 3ft. beam, entries, This race had four Mr, Walter Stewart in his yawl ‘Torpedo’ had very great luck in flukes of wind and won easily, Mr. W. Baden Powell being second. ——o— No. 4. Paddling Challenge 3rd class), about one mile. Cup (rst, 2nd and Challenge Cup value 450 and presentation prize value £5. This race only brought two competitors to the starting post, the other entries being informal. At the start Mr. W. Baden Powell (the cup-holder) got a slight lead for the first few strokes, but Mr. R. de Q. Quincey quickly got pace on his canoe, and won rather @ The competetors were: At the start the unmarried crew quickly got away, only to be caught by the married crew and a very smart race took place, the married crew winning by about % a length. —_o— No g. Scratch Fours, sweepstakes, P. Futcher E. W. Lewis G. Porter W. Stewart F. Crump P, Keller Rede Turner Farrar Futcher’s crew went away well and won bya good length. —o— Chase—Captains Colors. Mr. A. C. Hammerton walked over and did some very clever tricks in his Canadian canoe. —J0— The Royal Canoe Club Regatta was not quite so well supported as we should have liked to have seen it-—-of course there were many circumstances to account for it—one being Molesey Regatta was the same day and then many of the members were MODEL-YACHTSMAN out of town for their summer holidays. The Camp was very pretty and great praise is due to the admirable manner in which Mr. A, B. Ingram and Mr. A, C. Hammerton have carried out the work of putting the ground in such good order, in such a short space of time. aS NORTHERN NOTES. This, the club’s second annual rgatta, was held in front of the boat-house, Scotswood-on-Tyne, on Saturday, July 4th. The President (The Mayor) and the Mayoress of Newcastle, and a large number of spectators were present. Its success more than realised the fullest anticipations of its mem bers; the old meadow around the boat-house never having witnessed the meeting of such a gay assemblage, the greater part of which were ladies. The weather-clerk kindly let us off with a shower before the commencement, and afterwards gave us areal summer afternoon. The Newcastle Workhouse Band, numbering about forty, played a selection of music during the afternoon, and it was difficult to say which the youthful musicians enjoyed most, the regatta or the tea. The greatest fun was had out of the tournament, in which the ‘Viking’ ( late ‘Prucas’) and crew disThe antics of Mr. 157 ‘Amethyst’ rst, ‘Eleanor’ 2nd. A very good race, ‘Eleanor’ having smaller sail area, En tries same as for sailing race. Paddling: ‘Otter’ W. Atkin, rst, ‘Amethyst’ L, McPherson, 2nd. ‘Banshee’ W. R. McPherson, ‘Ciuny’ W. B. Ellis, ‘Sunbeam,’ W. R. McKenzie, ‘Viking’ Geo. Rolf and ‘Argonaut’ E. Hindhaugh in the ordernamed. A very close race, only haif- a-length between rst and 2nd. Sailing Capsize: ‘Cluny’ rst, ‘Argonaut’ 2nd, NORTHERN CANOE CLUB REGATTA. themselves. CANOEIST. out of it after first buoy. Manceuvring Race (to drop a paddle to leeward, recover it, and proceed): The first attempt at this race had to be abandoned, the wind dying away. Later on it was decided by ‘Cluny’ being rst, ‘Bulrush’ 2nd. Entries same as for sailing race. Sail and Paddie (a beat to windward and paddle home): 11, No doubt we shall hear of the Camping ground being used a lot this Autumn when members get back from their holidays. We understand that several yawls will be down there and propose to cruise Saturday to Monday, in company, which we think is a very good idea. tinguished AND W. ‘Sunbeam.’ ‘This race was started running, ‘Cluny’ leading, closely followed by ‘Argonaut’ and ‘Sun- beam.’ The two former, after capsizing, righted very quickly, ‘Cluny’ winning by about two lengths, ‘Sunbeam’ missing his footing and going overhead was some time in getting ashore. Paddling (crew two men}: ‘Amethyst’ ist L. McPherson, W. R. McKenzie. ‘Viking’ 2nd G. Rolf, J. McPherson. ‘Bulrush’ W, B. Ellis, E. Hindhaugh. Won by seven lengths; half-length-between 2nd and 3rd. Tournament (crew two men; each canoe with a padded paddle) : Heat 1. ‘Viking’ 1st G. Rolf, J. McPherson. ‘Sunbeam’ L. McPherson, R. McKeiizie. Heat 2. ‘Cluny’ ist W. B. Ellis, E. Hindhaugh. ‘Eleanor W. Mct’herson, W. Strang. Final heat: ‘Viking’ 1st, ‘Cluny’ 2nd. Canoeists attending the B.C.A. Meet and intending to compete for the Northern Challenge Cup, Strang, who ‘made up’ for the occasion with an old silk hat, etc., caused great merriment. His backsomersaults, made from the capsized canoe, were extremely clever, also his kidnapping the other will be in a good position for sending their craft on to Newcastle by steamer; already one entry has been received from London. Tea was served in the boat-house, to which full justice was done, The prizes were costly and most useful, and were given away by the Mayoress. 2nd class canoes), value, 25 guineas, by Reid and Sons. Below is given a list of ladies and gentlemen who have kindly subscribed to the above Cup. Further donations will be thankfully acknowledged men as they swam ashore. Mr. R. M. Richardson acted as judge. and Mr. J. B. Lazenby as starter. The following is a list of the events, viz :— Sailing Race: ‘Argonaut’ rst EH. Hindhaugh, ‘Bulrush’ 2nd F. E. Hindhaugh, ‘Amethyst’ L. McPherson, ‘Eleanor’ Dr. Richardson, ‘Cluny’ W. B. Ellis, ‘Sunbeam’ W. R. McKenzie. A fairly even start was made, with the exception of ‘Eleanor, who coming late was two or three boards behind, ‘Argonaut’ establishing a lead before the first buoy was passed, kept it until the finish. The ‘Cliny’s mizen tack giving way, she was practically THE NORTHERN SaiLinc CHALLENGE Cup (for by the Secretary of the N.C.C. : s John E. McPherson, Esq., Commodore N.C. C. ome ote rr IO 10 Ford Maling, Esq., N.C.C. … ne Mrs. Youl… oF BE = Mr. J. A. Youl, Captain N.C.C. … R. M. Richardson, Esq., Rear Com., B.C.A, — ie ap H. 8. Vaughan, Esq., Com., N.S.C. To be sailed for on Tyne, Sept sth. d Oo I Ito I It © 0 10 6 o 10 6 o 10 66 Entries to MiMi THE 158 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN be in before Aug 29th, to L. McPherson, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, of whom particulars may be had. ARGONAUT, Mate N.C.C. A CRUISE TO THE HELFORD RIVER. EASTER 1891. Cd —_—_—_——__– Here both set sail and Jaid our course for the entrance to the Helford river, wind very light, but enough to encourage us to keep at it. There was a good bit of swell coming into the bay, which knocked us about in the light wind, and it was a slow passage across, but we varied the monotony by taking spells at the paddles occasionally. It being just high water by the time we got to the entrance to the Helford, we had no need to trouble ourselves about the “Gedges,” a patch of rocks in the fairway for Falmouth, so we ran right over them, and on opening the mouth of the river, began to look for a suitable camping ground. We soon found a capital spot, close to a beach called Port Zawsen—it turned out to be a first-rate place, with a nice patch of grass for the tent and a sandy cove for the boat. Kingfisher’ arrived about thirty minutes after us, and we at once began to get out the gear, tent, etc. Pitched camp, and set the stoves for dinner—the skipper of the ‘ Kingfisher’ deciding to dine on shore. The Canadian started a camp fire, which was a great success, and after dinner we sat around it, spinning many a yarn, smoking many a pipe, and thoroughly enjoying ourselves. However there is a limit to every pleasure, so, having had a longish day, we decided to turn in fairly early: so at 11 p.m. the skipper of the ‘Kingfisher’ went on board, and The Canadian and myself turned to our tent, and shaking down into our sleeping bags were soon in the ‘land of Nod.’ Saturday, April 11th.—Turned out about 5-30 a.m., found it blowing fresh from the eastward and a good bit of sea at the mouth of the river. Had breakfast, cleaned out the boats, and struck camp, intending after we had found a site for the June camp to make our way back to Falmouth in the afternoon. Got the tent, luggage, etc., on board, and started about 9 a.m. for Helford village, where we called for letters. From here we sailed across to Navas Creek and thoroughly explored the neighborhood for a camping ground. After a bit we found an excellent spot near the entrance of the Creek. So, after a stroll ashore and a thorough investigation of the ground, we sailed down to the Ferry Inn, where we had a chat with Banfil, the landlord, about the camp and the means of getting butter, mi/k, ete, By this time (12 noon) it was blowing harder than ever, but we determined to make a dash for Falmouth if the boats would face it at all. So at AND CANOEIST. 12-30 we shoved off, and started for the mouth of the river under close-reefed mainsail and mizen. We found a nasty breaking sea outside, and a good deal of weight in it, so after threshing out as far as the “Gedges,” and getting a good wetting, we decided to give 1t up and run back; so when we crossed the ‘Kingfisher’ on the next tack we shouted to know what he thought of it, and getting a reply that he was half-full of water, we halloed to him to “ip stick” and run for last night’s camping ground: we following suit at the same time. Running back we had to gybe, which was rather a ticklish job, however by watching the seas we managed it sucWe soon reached our camping ground cessfully, of last night, and ran up the tent and got the After a cup of tea and a tidystoves under way. up, we started off to gather wood for the camp fire, and secing a plantation not far off, we launched the ‘Maggie,’ and The Canadian and I went off to forage. We found no end of dead branches lying about, the result of the late blizzard, so, filling the well and with a tidy deck cargo, too, we paddled off with our booty. We had a grand fire that night, and it was still smouldering when we lett next day: it came in useful to dry clothes, etc., that had got wet in our attempt to reach Falmouth. It was a lovely calm evening and quite warm, so we looked forward to a fine day on the morrow. Sunday, April s2th_—-A splendid fine morning, bright sunshine, and scarcely a c oud to be seen, and quite warm. After breakfast, bathed, and then cleaned up the boats, etc. After lanch, we struck camp, and got under way for Falmouth. It was low water, so we had a long way to carry our tents and gear to the boats, and some difficulty in getting them afloat when loaded. However we got away at last about slack water. We had a splendid sail across the hay to Pendennis Point, with a nice breeze from the eastward and a big ground swell. Running in past the Docks, we brought up at Kiin Got all our gear, Quay, Trefusis, at 4-30 p.m. etc., out of the boats, and pitched camp in a field at the back of Tregenza’s boat-house—rather a public spot, but the best we could find. It wasn’t long before some Falmouth urchins found us out, and we had a gaping crowd watching our every movement. However, not wishing for too much of their company, we “moved them on,” and after that we were left in peace. In the evening it came in cold, and looked as if wind and rain were not far off. We turned in early, and before long it began to blow hard from the 5.£., and then the rain came, and it did rain, too, in sheets. However, the tent, though an amateur-made one, was as dry as a bone, and we slept the sound sleep of the weary canoeist. Monday, April 13th.—Turned out early, and found the ‘Maggie’ had been drifted on to the rocks by the wind which was setting dead on shore and MODEL-YACHTSMAN blowing half-a-gale. She had dragged her stern anchor, and gone broadside on to the rocks, and it took us half-an-hour or more, working hard, to get her off and to get her on to the sandy beach of the cove. Luckily no damage was done beyond a few scratches to the paint. While Jack and I had been busy at this, The Canadian had gone foraging to Flushing, but came back empty handed, it being too early for the shops to be open. Had breakfast about 8 a.m., and then we all took our wet clothes to be dried in the cottage adjoining Tregenza’s boat-house. We were greeted kindly by the good lady of the house, and our things soon dried up under the influence of a good wood fire. About tr o’clock The Canadian and I started to walk to Falmouth t» do some shopping, post letters, etc. We took the ferry at Flushing, and went to the boots for the skipper of the ‘Maggie,’ we started back for camp, which we reached about 12-30. Had lunch at once, as we wanted to make a start as soon as possible, being due at Malpas at 5 p.m. Jack having to leave us there, owing to business engagements. The Canadian and I proposing to make another night of it up the river somewhere. Struck camp, and started about 2-45 p. m., still b’owing fresh from the S.E. One reef in the main- sai], had a fine run across to Turnaware Point, shaking out reef on the way. Found the wind light and baffling in the river, but having the flood tide in our favour we got to Malpas just about 5 p-m. ings, Here the ‘ Kingfisher’ picked up his moorand after saying farewell, we went up the Tresillian Creek to find a suitable camping ground for the night. We found a charming spot some way up on the starboard side, near an old ruined lime-kiln—an ideal spot to camp on, CANOBEIST. outing. Gxchange & Sale Golan. “AQUILA”.—For SALE this well-known Cange, together with Tent and large assortment of Camp equipment. 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