The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 10, Issue 6 – June 1893

ranoeis t. A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News, Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &e Vol. X.—No. 6. JUNE, All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed ‘““THE EnitTor of The Model- Vachtsman, Talbot House, Hessle Road, Hull.” CANOEING Communications must be addressed “THE Epivor of Zhe Canoeist Elim Lodge. Hornsea, or, Hull, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” | 1893 Price 3a., Post-free 3¥%a THe length of Cremona, winner of second prize, should have been printed 38 instead of 30. —_o0o-— A new Club has been founded at and the first competition 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.B —In sending for single copies, 314d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. Hui: THomMas 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 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.O. made payable to ‘*7he Afodel- Yachisman’ will not for the future be accepted. Goditorial Potes. ALL communications for the Editor to be addressed T. A. Bruce, Talbot House, Hessle Road, Hull. All orders for papers or advertise- ments to be addressed to the publisher, Thomas Grassam, 161 & 162, High Street, Hall. Further Montrose will be welcome. information from —_— WE have received the programme of the Alexandra Model Yacht Club, Glasgow. On its four pages it contains the names of the officers, all the rules of the club, and the seasons fixtures of racing. The patrons of the Club are Lord Provost Bell, (of Zhzst/e fame), and Sir James Carmichael, Bart., M.P., (both of whom present Cups for competition), John Burns, Esq. My. Allan Clark; George Moir, Hsq., and The officers are Commodore, Vice-Commodore, Mr. John Milne; Rear-Commodore, Mr. Geo. Whitelaw ; Stewards, Messrs. James Wilson, Jas. Crawford, David Brown, Wm. Hindman, Geo. Berry, and Archibald Geddes; Measurers, Messrs. J. Hogg and Jas. Balantyne; Auditors, Messrs, Thomas Fulton and J. F. Dobson; ‘Treasurer, Mr. Alexander Dunlop; Secretary, Mr. William Crawford, 181, Comely Park Street. THE ADVERTISE IN THE“M.Y&C”. a large number of of spectators. The match was won by Mr. D. D. Clark’s boat, Mr. D. Dunean’s second, Mr. W. Clark’s third, and Mr. John Gedde’s fourth. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOEIST Moutrose, attracted POSITION OF THE MAST. Last month a correspondent asked for information upon the above point; which he had not been able to glean from model yachting books nor from our journal for the past eight months. “Mr. Biddle says the position may be found by towing,” but after following the directions our correspondent did not find the process yield a satisfactory result. As we have not experimented in this direction, we cannot say whether it serves a good purpose or not, most probably with boats of a certain type it would be of service, but with others it would not. Mr. Biddle no doubt gives directions for distribution of lateral resistance, 102 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST and due relation of grip fore and aft, and with these directions followed the towing process should yield a satisfactory result. Much however depends on what is required from a model in the way of sailing. If she is intended for windward work alone, a strong fore gripe is no great disadvantage, as witness the victories of ‘lash’ of the East Hull club in several important inter-club contests last year. ‘Flash’ is a 10-tonner of considerable displacement with nearly as much draft forward as aft, and she would require a good persuader in the shape of a large swing rudder, to enable her to run before the wind. If required to reach across the track of the wind, a swing rudder of considerable proportions would also be required, as her tendency is always to gripe up into the wind, and if fitted with sufficient head sail to keep her going on this course without the aid of a radder she would be borne off altogether in the free putts. We do not hesitate to say that in ‘Flash’ the mast might be placed right in the bows without fear of her not accomplishing the windward work for which she was built, and the mast might be placed a long way abaft the usual position without making her a safe boat to reach with. Respecting models that are much cut away forward, the tendency is to blow away in strong winds and to wander away in light winds, but to sail steadily in moderate breezes. Our correspondent has followed some advice published in our columns as to arrangement of centres :—1st, the C.B. a little forward of mid length; @nd, C.E. of sails a little abaft mid length; 3rd, C.L.R. a little abaft C.H., but this arrangement of centres did not prevent his model being hard headed. We have warned our amateur designers that any arrangement of the foregoing centres was not an infallible guide for all kinds of models, and we may now warn them that no stated position for the mast will answer equally well a SSS Ee for all cases. Taking an easy headed model of 384 inch l.w.l. as a guide, that is one with five inches draft forward and ten inches aft, experiment has shown that after placing the mast ? of the J.w.1. length from stem at l.w.l., a change to one inch further aft was an improvement for reaching and no Sailing in a detriment for windward work. moderate breeze, the same sized jib is carried equally well for close hauled sailing as for sailing across the track of the wind, whereas in a second suite breeze the jib that is necessary for close hauled sailing has to be set four inches further inboard for reaching. Then again in very light airs the process has to be reversed, for whereas it has been found necessary to dispense with the forestaysail altogether to keep the boat close to the wind, it has been found that she will carry | both head sails, when the sheets are eased off for reaching. These changing qualities are due to the fact that in light airs at slow speed, going to windward the luffing qualities of the boat do not come into play. In moderate breezes when fair speed is attained the luffing power is proportionately greater and at highest speeds and in disturbed water the luffing power is counteracted by three processes. One is due to the disturbed water which interferes with the regularity and consistency of the luffing propensity, the second is due to wave making by the boat herself and the third is owing to the necessity that exists for having the head sheets pinned further in than the after sheet, which is done to keep the boat going. The natural effect of this difference of sheet must be more felt in strong winds than in moderate ones. To arrange the centre of lateral resistance and the centre of effort of sails in a proper manner is a good beginning, it is a point from which to commence operations, but it is by no means a final victory and an end of all care. Take for instance a given contour of lateral resistance, and it will not act the same with all kinds of yacht forms. If the form is bluff forward the boat will luff much more readily than if she has a lean bow. A long straight floored boat will sail more steadily than one with the bulk of displacement jumped up into the middle. A form that is easily propelled through the water will not bear the pressing with sail that may be given to one that has greater resistance. All these differences must logically have their influence on the position of the mast and the position of the centre of L.R. and C. of Ei. Then again these centres which are carefully calculated for a flat surface, at once undergo modification when the sheets are eased off, when the boat piles up a wave of resistance at the lee bow, and also when she is being propelled by a forward pressure exerted on sails which are away over at the lee side of the ship quite out of the centre or plumb line, and by a pressure exerted on sails that are boomed out away from the line of direction the ship is travelling. A common practice has been to step the mast 2 of the l.w.l. length from the stem at lw.l., and has been found to answer well, but the Bermudian’s and the lugs, the sloops and many of the cutters now step the mast much further forward. For steady reaching qualities we think the 2 distance about the mark, From these jottings our enquiring friends and THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN novices in the art will gather that there is much AND would to be learned before perfection in model yachting is reached, and indeed the further we go the longer seems the vista of possibilities. CANOEIST 103 be best for Britain to send a representa- tive one year and America to send one over here the folowing. Such match to be for a special class not to exceed say 4 feet l.w.l., 12 inches beam, weight 36lbs. Many of our readers could furnish interesting information and data on the position of the mast and the arrangement of centres and so far as we are concerned our readers have only to ask and they can have all the knowledge we have been able to gain on the subject of model yachting. SPHED AMERICAN MODEL YACHTING. The Brooklyn Eagle and the New TRIALS. give lengthy reports and York Sun items of information concerning model yachting from time to time. ‘The Challenge Trophy, open to all recognized model yacht clubs of the United States is the latest important feature, one yacht only from each club is allowed to compete. It has to be sailed for on July 4th of each year, and sixty Some records of speed trials on the Serpentine will interest some of our readers. The distance covered is 180 yards, The old ‘Mosquito,’ tentonner, accomplished the distance 15 years ago in 120 seconds. In 1891, ‘Hos,’ ten-tonner, 113%, seconds. ‘Mosquito’ then dropped it to 112’, seconds. These two boats were by Mr. Wiggs. ‘Ailfa,” Mr. G. Hale reduced it to lil’; seconds. These are ten-ton records, and days notice is required from challengers to be sent to the club holding the trophy. Lhe yachts must not be under 35 or exceed 48 inches I.w.1. and the time allowance 10 seconds per inch of corrected length and the limit of time any ten-tonner, 1730 rule, that can beat this record, shall receive tvelve numbers of the The best time record for ten-rater providing it does not exceed 106 seconds, shall receive the same reward. These records shall be made in the presence of three persons beside the owner of the boat and shall be attested by an officer of the elub to which the boat belongs. ‘The distance over which the trials are to be made must not be less than 100 yards. CHALLENGE FROM ascertained by the square root of the actual gail area plus length on l.w.]. divided by two. Now, make the test worth anything at all, the corrected length should be a fixture say 48 inches to AMERICA. and then the challenger should ‘supply a certificate of corrected length with his challenge to show that it is a genuine 48 inch class boat that he is going to sail with, and 40 days previous to the race the certificate of the defende r of the trophy should be sent to the challenger, Furthermore, the actual length and sail area (largest suit) of each boat should be sealed up and deposited thirty days beforehand with an independent authority. Mr. Herbert Fisher of Brooklyn, writes :— “that the Worlds Fair may attract some model yachtsmen to visit America, and should they bring any model with them they would receive a royal welcome from the American M.Y.C., but if they expect to win they must bring the best they can find in all England.” We hope some model yachtsmen may visit the Worlds Fair and that they will take their models and attempt the task of “shaking up” the American M.Y.C. and enjoying that welcome which is so heartily promised. But to pick out the best in all Engiand were a pilgrim’s task, in fact a perpetual pilgrimage If this 1s not done, there might be considerable shutfling of the cards, by the defenders, in substituting light weather flyers, or heavy weather pounders on the day, A man that comes 500 miles with his boat to would be required, for no all England test is in race, is entitled to every encouragement that can existence. An international model yacht race would be a good institution nevertheless, and the Editor would subscribe his mite yearly to get the model and send the man as a representative—or it | in fairness be given him, he should know ag much as the defenders and if he has to nominate beforehand the defenders should do the same, otherwise the American trophy will not provoke sport but prevent it. Se pe A and should advise our American friends to set up a rating rule if they are compelled to have tine allowance at all. The corrected length is ai MM. Y. & C. free by post. allowed over a mile course is 50 minutes, The course to be laid in a triangle of half a mile and sailed over twice, if it can be obtained, if not, the same distance to windward and return. We should think this corrected length rule in boats of odd sizes, may lead to dissatisfaction, THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN YORKSHIRE AND CHALLENGE LINCOLNSHIRE SHIELD. The annual contest for the above trophy was fixed to take place on the pond of the Kingston Model Yacht Club, Hull, on Whit Monday. The Boston, Bradford and Leeds clubs which have sent teains in previous years did not enter, perhaps they have lost heart somewhat in trying to fetch it so many times without success. The Searbro club entered the full number of six yachts and the three Hull clubs also brought the same number each. The meeting unfortunately was a tantalizing affair and ended in nothing definite. 12-30 was fixed by the committee as the time of starting, but as a glass calm pervaded, waiting was a necessity, the calm was succeeded by light chills from every point of the compass, they came with impartial breathings from North, East, South and West, all within the space of a few minutes, until two o’clock brought the committee together in despair for confabulation. After a further half hour had gone, a fitful breeze trickled in from the south-west, when it was decided to have some sailing for a modified entrance fee, and leave the question of the Shield over until the committee saw whether the match could be completed. Until half past five the tournament jogged its way along, sometinies without any heart in the breeze and sometimes a few generous puffs. The proceedings served to employ the time and pass away the afternoon, only as by the time the Scarbro contingent had to leave it had been found impossible even to run their boats through, although they were started by prefer- ence as fast as they could be brought up. So nothing caine of it all, and the sailing for the Shield will have to take place on another day. This is the first time the fixture has had such bad luck, It has generally been favoured by a good breeze, and we hope that the next meet will see a successful competition, LIVERPOOL AND SOUTHPORT MODEL YACHT CLUB CHALLENGE CUP. The seventh race for the above was sailed on the Marine Lake at (‘Tris,’ cutter, L. Williamson, S.M.Y.C. MATCHES. Southport on Thursday, April 27th, there was an entry of twelve boats, and the racing throughout was good; the follow- ing were the competitors :-— | Little George,’ cutter, F G Bolton, L.M.Y.C. ‘Queen Mab,’ sloop, J. H. Millar, M.M.Y.C. Mudian, Vice-Com. Dreaper,S.M.¥.C ben cutter, F, Bilby, L.M.Y.C. ‘Aziola,’ cutter, Commodore Hall, M.M.Y.C. cutter, John Ellis, $.M.Y.C. ‘Seftonia,’ ( cutter, H. Gaskell, L.M.Y.C. (‘Coquette,’ ( 5 ‘Phantom,’ cutter, R. Holmes, M.M.Y.C. 2 ‘Puss,’ se) INTER-CLUB AND CANOEIST. HS 104 | Rover’ cutter, T. M. Wilkie, L.M.Y.C, Ladys Ada,’ eutter, Com. Sill, L.M.Y¥.C. 6 ‘Neptune, sloop, W. E. Hellawell, M.M.¥.C. ‘Little George,’ ‘Puss,’ ‘Aziola,’ ‘Phantom,’ ‘Coquette’ and ‘Ladye Ada’ were the respective With winners in the first course of heats. regard to ‘Coquette,’ she had simply to sail over, her adversary not putting in an appearance. In the second course, ‘Puss,’ ‘Coquette’ and ‘Ladye Ada’ were victorious, and as these three had now to sail off for the cup, first, second and third prizes, it was decided that there should be one heat made of it, and the boats were started in the following position:—‘Puss’ to windward, ‘Coquette’ in centre, and ‘Ladye Ada’ to leeward, and which latter ship soon began to draw out her lead, the ‘Puss’ jamming the wind too close and losing ground thereby, while ‘Coquette’ did the reverse, leaving ‘Ladye Ada’ a free course up the lake, which she did in one board, winning the cup (for the first time) and also first prize, ‘Puss’ taking second, and ‘Coquette’ third. This race was one of the best that has been sailed for the Challenge Cup, as the wind which was from the W.8.W. held steady until the finish, and the racing generally was well contested. Capt. Hicks, Hon. Sec. of the Challenge Cup Committee, officiated as judge, and Mr. T. Adlington, Hon. Treasurer L.M.Y.C., took the ost of starter, and both these gentlemen fulfilled their duties to the satisfaction of all present. NEWCASTLE v. SOUTH SHIELDS. These clubs sailed the first of two home and home matches on the Lake at the Town Moor Recreation Ground, Neweastle-on-Tyne, on April 6th. The match was for 10-tonners, to have ten a side, or as near as possible. The South Shields club, however, were only able to bring five yachts to compete, viz: Mr. Bird’s ‘T. J. Anderson’; Mr. Lawson’s ‘Wild Rose’; Mr. Murrell’s ‘Swallow’; Mr. Seraftere’s ‘Bravo’ and Mr. Hunter’s ‘Orchid.’ The Neweastle club selected to represent them Mr. Roxborough’s ‘Bonnie Doune’; Mr. McGill’s ‘Kate’; Mr. Randal’s ‘Job White’; Mr. Waite’s ‘Maggie’ and Mr. Williamson’s ‘Nellie.’ THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN There was a very wide difference in the designs of the yachts, four of Shields yachts were of the small displacement type from 40 to 41ins. long, and 20 to 22lbs. each. The fifth, ‘Orchid,’ was 46ins., with displacement of 44lbs. The Newcastle yachts were all of the long, seconds. Thus‘Bonnie Doune’ 5, ‘Nellie’ 4, has completed his three boat, Mr. in and has He also has a 40-inch boat which he thinks will outsail any other 40-inch boat on the lake on May 30, the opening races of the club. Mr. Smith has a new boat for third class. Rogers of Greenpoint has a second class boat ready. to a Swx reporter yesterday: pleted designs and plans F. Nichols said “I have for a just com- second-class model yacht 45. 6 inches by 13. 5 inches beam, and were , South Shields, when it is hoped a larger number of yachts on each side will fly their racing flags. | 5 inches draught of body, and 11 inches draugh t with fins, for the American M. Y. GC. The first regatta of the season takes place on May 30. The Philadelphia M. Y. CG. is preparing to challenge for the A. M. Y. C. trophy, and intends to build a yacht especially to compete for the same. If such a challenge is received, the race will take place on July 4. This trophy is open to any other club, provided challenges are sent Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ov/y, and forwarded to the Eprror not later than the 2zoth of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. the thirty days before July 4, to Secretary H. Melvin, 144, Park place, Brooklyn. Only one yacht can represent a club, andits yacht at Stobsmuir pond. Amongst those present were Captain Paton, Mr. W. B. Thompson, and W. Thompson, jun. The weather was fine, and there was a strong breeze from the east-southeast. The race was started at 3 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, the Commodore. The competition was for 30-tonners, and, there being six boats of that class entered, the race was run in three heats. The first to start were ‘Venus,’ ‘Neptune,’ and ‘S. Bomerang,’ and the first to come in was ‘Venus,’ (W. Abbott, 7 minutes 17 seconds) 2 ‘Neptune,’ (J. Cant, 8 minutes 19 seconds). ‘In | shall not be less than 35 inches, or exceed 48 inches on load water line. Time allowances will be allowed,” Dundee Model Yacht Club held their first eup Saturday afternoon 53-inch considerable confidence in her. pleased with their afternoon’s outing. The return race for the season on cup Among them is Mr. Pfeiffer’s 53-inch fin boat, which he will attempt to sail without any deadwood aft and with a balance rudder. Mr. Fisher if out with ‘Nellie’ and ‘Job White.’ It was a beautiful fine day and the Shields men of the number of new yachts are ready to be launche d. was so obviously all out of trim that she gave no signs of her racing qualities. “Bonnie Doune’ took first prize and ‘Maggie’ second, after sailing members won American M.Y.C.—The outlook for this club, She hung wonderfully close, and it was only the heavy weight that overpowered her. The ‘Orchid’ should have held her own but C.—The times having whose place of sailing is the Reservoir Lake at Prospect Park, is very encouraging. A large surprised some of the Newcastle heavy weight One race she lost by going off her course on second tack, and two she won by her opponents doing the same—both in best trim however , Y. Webb according to the rules of the Club. men. M. ‘Neptune’ succession, the trophy pow becomes his propert y, ‘Maggie’ 4, ‘Job White’ 4, and ‘Kate’ 9, against ‘Wild Rose’ 3, ‘Swallow’ 1, ‘Bravo’ 1, ‘Orchid’ 1, ‘T. J. Annerson’ 0. The ‘Wild Rose’ sailed very fast and well, and Dundee her time being 7 minutes 50 seconds. was second, coming in 15 seconds later. had it practically all their own way, scoring 19 Doings of the @libs. In the final heat, four boats entered, and the result was that ‘Lizzie Glen’ was first, wholesail breeze. It took two tacks to fetch the winning flags. Hach yacht sailed against every yacht of the opposing club. The heavy weights match is fixed for June 3rd, at the Marine Park, 105 being 7 minutes 28 seconds; and ‘Staghound,’ (Captain Nairn) was second, time 7 minutes 45 46 to 47ins. long and 48 to 54lbs. weight. The race was a beat to windward with a fine took their beating in very good part, CANOKIST. the second heat three boats entered—namely, ‘Lizzie Glen,’ ‘Staghonnd,’ and ‘Tinker,’ ‘Lizzie Glen,’ (J. Webb) was first, the time narrow, deep and heavy displacement type, from points to 6. AND ee Kingston M. Y. C. ( Hull).—On Saturday, May 13th, the first 10-ton match of the season took place under second suits mostly. The tournament principle being used, the course was a reach, across the wind, and the wind was sometimes strong and puffy, and at others rather light. Score:—‘Pollie,’ A. Walker, winner, 5 points ; ‘Kitten,’ W. W. Graville, 4; ‘Hark- away, J. Mills, 4; ‘Susie,’ J. G. Storey, 2; ‘Melody,’ N. G. Andrews, 2; ‘Isa,’ E. Gruby, 2; ‘Edith,’ G. Oglesby, 1. On Saturday, May 20th, the seeond 10-ton match. Tournament. Course, weatherly reach, wholesail breeze. 106 MODEL-YACHTSMAN ‘Edith,’ G. Oglesby, winner, 5 points; ‘Harkaway,’ J. Mills, 4; ‘Medusa,’ T. A. Bruce, 3; ‘Susie,’ J. Storey, 2; ‘Melody,’ N. G. Andrews, 0; and ‘Louie,’ John Twydell, 2. Lowestoft M. Y.C.—The season commenced on Saturday, with a match for the newly formed yawl class. The following entered: ‘Georgiana’ Mr. A. Thirtle, 484; ‘Eclipse’ Mr. J. Gooch, 49; ‘Lady Collyer’ Mr. T. Thurstans, 49; ‘Success’ Mr. J. Soanes, 484; ‘Greyhound’ Mr. W. Ellis, 48; ‘Glance’ Mr. H. Tansley, 384. There was a fresh breeze S.W., giving a broad reach up and down, bringing out the best speed of all the The models, second suits being the order. match was in charge of Mr. 8. Allerton and the Hon. Sec.; the first prize was a set of pictures given by the Vice-commodore F. J. Tansley, and and a pocket knife by the Hon. Sec. T. ‘Thirtle, Esq. Two courses of the pond each way were sailed, ‘Georgiana’ took first prize, ‘Eclipse’ second; ‘Success’ 8 points, ‘Glance’ 10, ‘Lady Collyer’ 10, ‘Eclipse’ 10, ‘Georgiana’ 19. ‘Lady Collyer’ and ‘Eclipse’ started again, ‘Glance’ retired, the tie was sailed off in two courses, The quickest runs were: ‘Kelipse’ won. ‘Georgiana’ 81 secs., ‘Helipse’ 78 secs., the average was 84 sec.; length of pond 140 yards. They are no doubt the fastest models on straight course that can be built, and we feel proud of them, and the L.M.Y.C. are quite prepared to try conclusions with any club who may visit our pond. Our tens have a good reputation for speed, intending visitors should communicate with the Secretaries. A new ten-ton schooner has been added to the list named ‘Britannia’ owned by F. C. Tansley. CANOEIST ‘Ailfa’ 7, ‘Formosa’ 5 points. Umpire, Mr. Lewis. ‘Mosquito’ is a new 10-rater 40 1.w,]. 60 overall, 1500 sq. inches of sail, with fin and bulb keel. 18 Ibs. displacement. On May 13th, a 15-ton match was sailed, wind light, northerly shifting to due east and west alternately ,to which, perhaps, is due the fact that the match was the worst race ineasy memory. Hight yachts started in two divisions. First division: ‘Venture’ (16rater) Mr. Hill; ‘Orizaba’ (10-tons) Mr. Hildersley; ‘Mosquito’ (10-rater) Mr. Hale; ‘Alarm’ Mr. Miller. Second division: ‘Dora’ My. W. Brown ; ‘Galatea’ Mr. Cooper ; ‘Flo’ Mr. Winter, and ‘Amy’ (10-tons) Mr. Lewis. Our new rules compel the yachts to make between bounds in one tack or no score, and this worked so that at the end of 70 minutes ‘Alarm’ headed the first division with four points, ‘Orizaba’ second with 3, while ‘Galatea’ in the second division had 6, leaving ‘Dora’ and ‘Flo’ to sail off a tie with 2 points each, which ‘Flo’ won. ‘Venture,’ ‘Mosquito,’ ‘Dora’ and ‘Amy’ cireumnavigating the island for the best part of the time. Final hour: ‘Galatea,’ ‘Alarm,’ ‘Orizaba’ and ‘Flo.’ The wind increased somewhat during the heat and blew more steadily. Score: ‘Flo’ 24 points, ‘Alarm’ 15, ‘Galatea’ 12, ‘Orizaba’ 3. Umpire, Mr. Roper. Harrespowderrce, Letters must bear the name and address of the writer, (not necessarily for publication). Anonymous lettersand enquiries will not be acknowledged. All communications to be addressed to THE Epitor. Dundee, May 20th, 1893. THe Epiror, 7ke Model—VYachtsman, Serpentine M. Y.C. (London ).—On April 29th, a 10-ton match was sailed off; a fresh wind blowing from the westward made the course a reach both ways, and some fast work resulted. Seven yachts started in two divisions. First division: ‘Orizaba’ Mr. Hildersley; ‘Mosquito’ Mr. Hale; ‘Formosa’ Mr. Cooper; ‘Wild Rose’ Mr. Burt. Second division: ‘Ino’ Mr. Brown; ‘7A®lia? Mr. Miller, and ‘Gulnare’ Mr Hill. The umpire stopped the heats at the sixth turn, ‘Orizaba’ and ‘Wild Rose’ in the first division not having scored, and ‘Gulnare’ in the second having retired leaky, and sent ‘Mosquito,’ ‘Alfa,’ ‘Formosa’ and ‘Ino’ along for the final hour. It was a veritable walk over for ‘Mosquito’ which scored every first but four during the whole match; ‘Ino’ waking up in a most surprising manner being easily second. AND Ten boards were sailed within the hour including two breaks of seven minutes, to allow the skippers to gather a little “wind,” Score: ‘Mosquito’ 24, ‘Ino’ 12, Dear Sir,—I am glad to see that the Manchester club have found the weight measurement very suitable for them, and I have no doubt but that other clubs would find it more agreeable than they expect, after a few years’ experience. But, by the old rules of measurement the designer always considered first how he was to get the largest boat with the least tonnage, and the main object is to evade tonnage : but in weight he gains nothing by it. Your accompanying sketch for May is a guod specimen for the same object. Fancy l.w.! only 40 inches, and deck 54% inches, showing considerably over} of the whole length between the two ends, overhung. But the same thing is taking place in real yacht building. Henderson, of Glasgow, has built two lately on the same principle, and Ingles has built one, all with the same cbject, to get large boats with small tonnage. In reference to the turning of boats, I think you have misunderstood me. I did not refer to the turning of boats at the side of the pond, I referred to boats falling off the wind in the middle of the pond. . Melsom, Post-Oftice. LIVERPOOL.—Tonnage—-¥.B.A., with limited depth and minimum freeboard. Station—Sefton Park Lake R. Richmond, 95, Townesend Lane, Anfield, Liverpool, LONDON. George—Length on Lw.l; L.&S,A. also 10-ton ¥.R. Station— Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. E. Tylee, 29, Oxford Square. Hyde Park. Dulwich.—tLengthl.w.l. and ¥.B.A. 10 and 5 tons only Station—Peckham Rye R. H. Lanchester, 181, Malpas Road, Brockley, $.E. Highgate—Boats handicapped by weight. Station—Highgate Ponds. ADVERTISE IN THE “M.Y.&6.” MODEL YACHT H. P. Reynoldson, 2 Beaconsfield-ter., Archway-rd., Hate MANCHESTER.—Length, taken on 1.w].; also 10-ton class, ¥.B.A Station— Print Works Reservoir, Levenshu lme R. W. Gill, Green Hill, Edgley, Stockport. Clapham—Tonnage—Y.B.A. CLUB M. Y. Sailing Association—lLength taken on Lw.l Station—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. J. Pollard, 32, Spring-st., Paddington. MED WAY.—Chatham.— Tonnage Y.RB.A. REGISTER. . We shall be pleased to insert particulars of all Clubs, and invite the Secretaries to forward the necessary information also, to notify any change in Names and Addresses, ——— AMERICAN.—”L, & S. A.” Rule. Station—Prospect Park, New York. H. Melvin, 141, Park Place, Brooklyn, U.S.A. BRADFORD MOUR.—1730 and length. Station.—Bradford Moor Park, T. E, Barker,—Address wanted. BRADFORD.—Y.R.A,. and length. Station.—Exley, Reservoir, Frizinghail. Lewis Crossley, 15, Springfield Place, Mannmgham Lane, Bradford. BELFAST-—Ulster.—Rule 1780. Station— Waterworks, Antrim Road W. H. MacKey, Adam-street, CENTENNIAL (New South Wales.)–Measurement from outside of stem to inside of rudder head ; also overall. J.M. Donaldson, 46, Rose-street, 8S. Sydney, N.S.W DUNDER,—-Weight. 13 Ibs. to 1 ton.~-Station.—Stobsmuir Pond J, Cant, 60, Watson Terrace, Glebe. GLASGOW.—Alexandra—“L. & 8. A.” Rule. Station.—Long Pond Clapham Common. W. J. Bailey, 147, Elms Road, Clapham Park, $.W. Station—-Alexandra W. Crawford, 181, Comely Park-street. Park, Glasgow. GLASGOW .—Tonnage.—‘94” Rule. Station.— Hillhead Pond Robt. 8. Nicholson, 16, Nightingale Place, Kelvinhangh. J. H. Read, 16, Gorst Street, New Brompton, NEWCASTLE WEST END.—Tonnage—Y.B.A. P, McGill, 19, Hamsterley-rd., Neweastle-on-Tyne, SCARBOROUGH.—Tonnage 1730, 10 aud 20-tons, also Weight class, Station—The Mere, W, W. Gibson, Sec., Westborough. SOUTH SHIELDS.—-Bxelsior—Tonnave ‘1730’ and Length, Station._-South Marine Park, T. 8. Downey, 16, Saville Street. TORONTO.—F. Gardiner, Sec., 768, Queen Street, Canada, f=” The Fee for constant publicati on in the Reyister is 5s. per annum ANGLESEY.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. A. F. Haslam, Menai Bridge BRADFORD EAST-END.—1780 and length Station—Bradford Moor Park BANGOR (Ireland).—Length and Y.B.A. H, Cullen, Upper Clifton, Bangor. BELFAST.—Length, taken from stem-head Station.—Belfast Lough Jaroes Gardner, 6, Old Park. BOSTON-—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station.—River Witham W. C, Meggitt, Sail Loft, Libsey Lane. BLYTH.—Particulars wanted D. Jackson, 1, Upper Stanley Street, Blyth. ‘ tee ANSWERS MODEL-YACHTSMAN Wan | Ween Ek sw UH THE THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN 108 Station.—Menai Straits CARN ARVON.—Length J. H. Lees, Bronserial, North Road. Station.—Saltmead Pond CARDIFF—Length on l.w.]. J. Ash-Thompson, 28, George Street, Bute Docks COWES, LW., MEDINA,—Length. Wm. Silbeck, West Cowes. Station–Meadow Park D. Forsyth, 54, Glasgow-road. Station.—-Turt EXE.–—Tonnage–L. & 5. A. Arthur Kempe, M.D., 14, Southernhay, E., Exeter. Station —Fowey Harbour. FOWHY.—Lenath, 1.w.1. W.S. Lacey, Fore-street GOOLE.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. and Handicap by Manchester Rule Station—Rawcliffe Brick Ponds. J. §. Simpson, 8, Albert-street. GATESHEAD.—Tonnage—Y.R.A, Station—Gateshead Park J. Wilson, 44, Whitehall Road. Station—Model Yacht Pond GUERNSEY.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. J. B. Randell, Aliez-street. GREENOCK.—Tonnage—‘‘94” Rule. MAXWELUL.—John H. Neave, Blairbeg, 32, Dalziel Drive, Pollokshields MARYPORT, Cumherland.—Tounage-—Y.R.A. J, W, Hodgson, 20, North-street. MOORAGH.—Particulars wanted. MINNEAPOLIS MODEL YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION, John Hadden, Secretary, 3425, Hennipin Avenue. PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A.—Length overell. KE. W. Fowler, 3426, Walnut-street, Philadelphia, Pa. PORT GLASGOW,—Tonnage ‘94 Rule. Station.—Lower Dougliehill Pond. J. Brash, 5, William Street PORT OF PLYMOUTH.—Particulars Wanted. W. ¥. Behenna, 30, St. Aubyn Street, Devonport Tonnage Y.R.A. and length 1-w.1.} Station.—Craneswater, Southsea Capt. Haldane— Wolverton House, Lennox Road, Southsea RYDE, (1.W.}—Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post, on deck Station.—Canoe Lake. G. Beazley, Ryde Dispensary. ; SOUTHPORT.—-Tonnage—Y.R.A. with depth and freeboard limits Station— Marine Park Lake. J.C. Smith, 60, Sefton-street. SOUTHSHA.—Length Lw.l. Station—Craneswater John Whitty, 27, Cleveland-road SOUTH SHIELDS.-—Tonnage—Y.B.A. TT. T, Anderson, 7, Albion-terrace. Station SHEERNESS—1730 rule. 10, 15, and 20 tons. D. Lewis, 28, Alma Street, Marine Town SUNDERLAND.—Station, Roker Park.—1730 rule and L. and 8.A R. Marlborough, 11 Brookland Road, Sunderland 1200” Rule. WELLINGTON (New Zealand).—Tonnage—‘* Station—The Harbour. G. Norton, Wellington, N.Z. WATERFORD.—-Leneth—1730 rule Waterford School, Newtown ¥. H, Alexander, —Bronzes for Model Yachts bottoms easily applied—form a good smooth hard surface—and add to the appearance. == === Hronze. Post-free, in 102, Packets: Gorn, No. z, 9d; No. 2,10d. Copper, 1s. Address, Alpha, this office. oF: Grassam, Printer, ig prepared to ry execute orders for Brinting, Mithography, Xc., in the best style, and at moderate prices ESTIMATES GIVEN CANOEINC. he DELHI, Canada.—Particulars wanted. W. S. Crysler, Delhi, Ont., Canada. DUMBARTON.-—Tonnare—Y¥.R.A. PORTSMOUTH. AND CANOEIST. 161 & 162, HIGH STREET HULL. ADVERTISE IN THE “ M.Y.C.” BRITISH CANOE CLUBS. ROYAL C.0.—T.G.F. Winser. Sec.,72, Mark Lane. London MERSEY C.C.—Percy Cox, Mate, C 9, Exchange Bldgs., Liverpool. CLYDE C.C.—Mr. Steven, Ardlin House, Helensburgh. WEAR C.C.—T. 0. Todd, See., 7, Winifred-terrace. Sunderland. HUMBER YAWL CLUB–G.F. Holmes, Mate, Elim Lodge, Hornsea. TYNE C.C.—T. Warkman, Sec.. 17, Hutt Street, Gateshead-on-Tyne. BRITISH CANOE ASSOCIATION.—H. Thorpe, Sec., Danecliff, Lymm. A. Carrington, Treas., Carlisle House, Great Wartford, near Knutsford. (The B.C.A. is established for the promotion of cruises and ineets, whereby canoeists of the United Kingdom, irrespective of clubs, may unite for the purpose of cruising and camping.) SUNDERLAND C.C.—J. Stephenson, Sec., 28, Chester-rd., Sunderland THAMES CAMPING & BOATING ASSOCIATION.—Anthony Walter, Hon. Sec., 14, Duke Street, Adelphi, S.W. NORTHERN CC.—W. B. Ellis, Mate, North Ashfield, Newcastle. ULSTER C.C.—R. HE. Workman, (Capt.), 19, Bedford Street, Belfast. Corrections Solicited. EDITORIAL NOTES AND COMMENTS. HE letter which we print this month from a “life member of the R.C.C.” brings forward a subject of consider- able interest. Whilst we cannot admit that ~ the sport is dying, it is only too apparent that canoe sailing is at present on the wane, but, inasmuch as there are fashions in Aquatics just as in other matters, we can only hope that it may “come in” again, and if an enquiry into the reasons of its decline lead toa setting of the house in order and arrangement of its rules on a more satisfactory basis, the present low water will perhaps be the precursor of a higher Wedo not agree with the views of Spring tide. our correspondent, and regret that he has prejudicIn ed his case by remarks of a personal nature. our opinion, what was required to give canoe sailing a new lease of life, was the abolition of certain restrictions on first-class canoes, and the creation’ of an (enlarged) second class (or general purpose canoe) without the present clench build restriction, but with the sail limit. We do not by any means lay claim to infaillibility and are quite open to conviction on this point, but consider that there are many canoes of the ‘Pearl’ type, which—except for smooth skin build—should sail in the second class, as they are genuine cruising craft, with sufficient distance between bulkheads for a man to sleep, and sufficient bulk and accom- odation to carry a reasonable camping kit. Of course no action can now be taken until the Autumn Meeting of the R.C.C., but we should like to commend the question to the consideration and THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN discussion of canoeists during the summer, and hope that some means may thereby be devised for once more popularising the sailing canoe. The canoe is really a very difficult boat to class for racing purposes. As was pointed out by the founder of the R.C.C., af round excellence for travelling (cruising) is the point to be aimed at, and it is most desirable that some form of competition should be invented which will prove the possession by boat, outfit, and nan of super excellent cruising qualities. —o— Sailing in company in nearly equal boats—in other words—scratch racing—gives capital opportunities for improving ones seamanship, and for finding out the strong or weak points of the boats and their equipment. The results of many recent trials on Hornsea Mere show pretty conclusively that the flattest sail is not necessarily the best driver to windward, and in fact that a certain amount of “draft” in a batten lugsail is a decided advantage. In addition to this, the 13-footers which have had their sails tanned during last winter have shown marked improvement over their last year’s form. +. The process referred to slightly thickens the sail, filling up the pores of the material and increasing the weight to a small extent, but as the boats, | AND CANOEIST. 113 extensive arrangements were not made for it. The following canoes alone took part :—Mr. P. Nisbet with whom was Mr. O’Malley in the ‘Lilly,’ Mr. Blackman and Mr. D. Waterlow in the ‘Doris,’ lent for the occasion by Mr. H. Wilmer, and the ‘Coral,’ late the ‘Mona,’ Mr. Knowles’ late yawl. So far as the Swale part of the programme, the only yawl that reached Queenborough, so far as we have been able to learn, was the ‘Lilly,’ after several adventures, Several members of the R.C.C. were about the lower Thames at Whitsuntide, and Mr. Tredwen in his ‘Walrus’ took part in the Royal Corinthian Yacht club’s race to Erith on the Monday. —O— The season for the R.C.C. opened with a race for canoes aud canoe-yawls at Teddington, and the yawls ‘Nautilus,’ Mr. W. Baden Powell, ‘Racoon, Mr. Crump and ‘Lilly,’ Mr, P. Nisbet took part, as also did the ‘Redwing,’ canoe, Mr. Keller. was the maiden race of the ‘Nautilus’ This and she secured first place in a strong wind with frequent squalls, The ‘Nautilus’ was fitted with a sloop rig, which rig we believe is unique as regards above bridge yawls and the idea for handiness might well be acted upon by others to their advantage. Considering her speed and weatherly qualities it seems rather a pity that her owner did not see which are all of about the same leading dimensions, are amply stiff for their snug sail-plan (of 106 sq. feet}, this last is no drawback. It is curious to notice how much difference can be made in their speed by a slight alteration of trim, either fore and aft or athwartships. In every case it is found advantageous to keep the weight away from the the man usually sits on the floor or on a hassock immediately abaft the centreplate box. The boats do best to windward when only slightly listed; and ina breeze of sufficient strength to put the gunwale awash when crew is inside, the craft with owner ‘Stella’ sailed over. The ‘Stella’ is being sailed if possible even better than ever in the same trim in which her owner succeeded last year in taking at Hendon nearly all the prizes there. Several other canoes at Hendon have been fitted out but up to the present only the ‘Stella,’ ‘Vanessa’ and ‘Meteor’ stern, and in consequence when racing, the helms- “on weather gunwale” will soak out to windward of the ‘inside’ man pretty quickly. Except in strong breezes, the addition of a second passenger is fatal tospeed. All the boats are hauled out every time, frequently single-handed, and with the help of a roller and tackle this is by no means a difficult pull. LONDON NOTES, By MAvVFLy. The Whitsuntide cruise of the Royal Canoe Club took place as arranged, but owing in part to somewhat unfavorable weather it could not be called altogether a great success; however, as it was the forerunner of what we may hope to be others of a like nature, it is perhaps as well that more fit to take her down for salt water cruising at Whitsuntide, where she would have doubtless been quite at home. The first canoe sailing race took place at Hendon on the 6th inst. for which there were only two entered, and in consequence of a mishap to one of competitors, Mr. Webster in his canoe the have flown racing flags. were as The times for the race follows :—‘Stella,’ Mr. G. E. Webster, first round 4-29-0, second round 5-6-10, the start was at 4-2-20, the wind easterly and puffy at times. At the end of the first round the ‘Stella’ capsized in a strong puff but was set going again in smart fashion and she eventually finished the sail over under close reefed mainsail. The ‘Vanessa’ is the ‘Atalanta’ of 1891, a design of which appears on the last page of this number and she was the winner of the paddling Challenge Cup of that year in the hands of her then owner. She is at the present time being sailed unaltered except as regards mainsail which has been increased from 78 to 92 square feet in area. —O0—- The water at Hendon is at present very low, said by a resident there to be lower than at any THE 114 MODEL-YACHTSMAN at en es Se time to his knowledge for the time of year for 20 years past. Should the present drought or partial drought continue for much longer it is possible as on more than one occasion that a shorter course will have to be sailed there for the Annual Sailing Challenge Cup. On the 2gth April at Teddington the second race for canoes which the and canoe-yawls following entered. took place for A more striking contrast than between the ‘Nautilus’ and ‘Bernice’ it would be difficult to find. The race throughout was a Close one and ‘Victory’ rested eventually with the ‘Bernice’ who thereby added another to her long line of winning flags for this year. The course was four rounds over the short course and the following entered :—‘ Bernice,’ Mr. Marrable; ‘Nautilus,’ Mr. W. Baden Powell; ‘Coral,’ Mr. Bryant; ‘Emmeline,’ (canoe) Mr. Hole, the second prize to go to the first of a different class. The times were as follows :— ; Bernice Nautilus Coral 1st. round. = 4-28-O— 4-27-0 4-31-09 Emmeline 4-44-0 2nd. 3rd. 4-43-0 5-0-0 4-43-15, 449-0 5-11-0 Finish. 5-0-15 5: 19-30 5-20-0 5-10-0 not timed » Pas Ee a eS The ‘Nautilus’ was the first to cross the line and seemed rather closer to windward than the ‘Bernice’ but she lost this advantage over her lighter antagonist in running. ‘The ‘Emmeline’ took second prize. The other race for that day was the novelty of which Mr. Nisbet was the introducer, a paddling race the last 300 yards to be done standing up. Mr. Porter and Mr. Lewis alone started, the former winning by a bare length the latter capsizing just off the line. The prize was given by Mr, Nisbet. —O— On Friday the rath May, the second class challenge shield was down for competition, but Colonel Roberts alone turned up for the event and in a very sportsmanlike way declined to sail over for it. It might be well if this race took place on some other day than a Friday as the annual paucity of entries would rather go to show that it is not a popular day or time (5 p.m.) to hold the race. The second race for the challenge shield is down for June 2nd, The mates prize for sailing first, second and third class canoes with allowances takes place but the result will have to be announced in our next number as we go to press before then. —_o— Nothing has up to the time of writing been heard of any new canoes building for the Challenge Sailing Cup. xeveral members who have not at present competed at Hendon we understand intend to take part, but the entries would seem to be likely to be fewer than for some years past, probably limited to six or seven, and unless the uncertain AND CANOEIST. happens it would rather seem as if Mr. Webster would have an easy tak, judging by his past performances, before him. But it is the uncertain that always happens, and in nothing more frequently is this to be observed than in our sport. The Cup is down for competition for the 3rd June, at 3 o’clock, The race is open to amateurs, and not necessarily to members of the R.C.C, — O—. On May 13th, the second sailing race was held at Hendon, in addition to the canoes competing on the previous Saturday, the ‘Meteor’ also took part. ‘he ‘Vanessa’ was the first to cross the line with ‘Meteor’ just astern, and she wrested the lead in the light wind almost directly, both in turn being passed by the ‘Stella’ before the buoy in the bight was reacned. ‘The result of a slow and uneventful race was an easy win for ‘Stella,’ ‘Meteor’ taking second prize, as the ‘Vanessa’ was disqualified for fouling the home buoy at the end of the first round. The times were as follows: Stella Mr. G. E. Webster Ist. round, 4170 Vanessa Mr. B. de Q. Quincey 4 24 30 Meteor Mr. D. Waterlow 4300 2nd. 54 0 disq. 5 183 The start took place at 3-38. —_o— The Annual Regatta takes place at Teddington, on Saturday, July 8th, and given fine weather, a large entry and good sport will in all probability be forthcoming, —_-oO— The London Sailing Club premises, at Burnhamon-Crouch, are now open to members, with good cruisine and accommodation and eight bunks, the catering isin the hands of a very competent steward, and a sub-committee look after the welfare of the members and their friends, Only one yawl has up to the present made her appearance on these waters and that, the Kingston built one of Mr, Clayton, and she seems well fitted for the waters. Her owner has recently spent a week’s very enjoyable vacation with her, sleeping ashore however. She went through the Havengore Creek. —_—o-— The ‘Atalanta’ yawl has been dcing extremely well lately on the Thames, she now rates ‘6 and apparently by increasing her sail-plan she has more than proportinally increased her turn of speed. —-0-— Mr. George Terrell, of the London Sailing Club, has brought out a most excellent little racing man’s companion, published at the very moderate price of one shilling by Cox at the /e/d office. We understand that the publication will probably be annual, and that next year some further maps will be supplied in addition to those of the courses of the Royal Corinthian Yacht and London Sailing Clubs in this years number. *. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND Although not exactly canoeing, we might mention that the perpetrators of the theft of clothes from the rafts at Hendon were prosecuted recently at the Edgware Petty Sessions, and five indictments against the two prisoners will come on on the 29th May, at the Old Bailey, when it is expected that a good term of imprisonment will be the result, The charges against the prisoners comprised two burglaries and three cases of larceny. ‘The chief canoe sufferers have been Col. Roberts, Mr. Swann and Mr. B. de Q. Quincey. Although the rafts are somewhat exposed we believe that this is the first case of theft therefrom which has occurred with the one exception of the stolen ballast last Autumn, A HINT TO CRUISERS. There was a rage for canoes and canoe-yawis at Kingston on April 22nd, but owing to the rather heavy wind the only canoe that entered was obliged to retire, leaving the yawls to race by themselves, this race practically resulted in a walk over for the ‘Nautilus’ on account solely (we consider) of her better setting sails, and we think this ought to be a lesson to the other yawis competing, to attend more carefully to their sails. Ifa man has a canvoeyawl, which he considers a “cruiser” his aim and object, apparently, seems to be to have the worst setting and dirtiest sails imaginable, and if you say anything to him about them he would tell you, possibly, that if he had a new suit of sails and had them rigged in seamanlike fashion, everybody would say he was “pot-hunting” and that would not be right for a “cruiser.” We are atraid that it is no use talking to a man of this sort, because he is truly bigoted and will not take it to heart that a badly fitting suit of sails, (with the yard ail out to leeward) will not do his boat justice, and that they may possibly, some day, land him high and dry up a lee shore, when a decent setting suit of sails might have enabled him to weather it. —_—O— The race on April 29th, at the same place brought out the same canoe-yawls with the addition of the ‘Bernice,’ a canoe-yawl of light displacement and fitted with a good suit of canvas. The ‘Bernice’ had not much difficulty in proving that the ‘Nautilus’ was not quite up to river form and was more fitted for Southampton water than the Thames. No doubt this is the purpose the ‘Nautilus’ was designed for and if she goes south she should give a good account of herself. MERSEY NOTES. In the postcript to “Cacique’s” friendly letter ; anent my criticisms upon the wholesale transformation of his canoe yawl; he suggests a dinghy tor a canoe-yacht, to be made to fit over the coaming CANOEIST. 115 and so, bottom up, form the roof of a cabin. I suspect “Cacique” was poking fun at a previous fancy of mine; but, if he will seriously turn his Ingenuity to devise such an appliance, I for one will adopt it. The ordinary boat tent is not satisfactory; it is bulky to stow away, is heavy when wet, tedious to put up and take down and a terror when the stormy winds do blow. I have carried specimens about with me for years; but the only occasions, on which I have erected them, have been to see if all is right when fitting out. It would be quite possible to construct a folding arrangement,—perhaps on the Berthon pattern,—which could be sculled a short distance to land the owner from his boat (at anchor or moorings) and which couid also be stowed in the well if required, while in rough weather or at night it could be fastened over the well, or part of it, as a kind of omnibus deck. Cruising canoe-yachters please note! —O— I have received a letter from the treasurer of the Mersey Canoe Club falling foul of my remarks, in the last Canoeist, on the subject of rst class canoes on the Mersey; he pours scorn upon the deck-seat position and questions whether “the more active members now use the beamier boats.” I quite agree with my correspondent that, for churned up waters such as ours, with such strong tides and constant traffic, the apron and below position is the best. I have parted with my first class canoe and think for our locality the sailablepaddling canoe is best and the canoe-yacht even better. [This is a Bull” as the educational picture books say; but are we not all going to Lough Erne this summer?] known the My correspondent can never have increased comfort, excitement, and satisfaction of the deck, or sliding, seat position in fairly smooth water, when he thus forcibly expresse s himself:—“The principle of making these boats first class is however quite wrong, to my mind i the first class boats should be the ¢xitial class, the starting point; that, with trifling variations and improvements, will always remain practically the same :—the small below-seated paddling boats— That is what people think of at once when they speak and hear ofa canoe. As it is the various clubs have made first class a style of boat, that in a couple of years may disappear or have changed so much as to be unrecognizable and you will want another name to describe it, or another kind of boat may turn up different from both but nearer the present first class. Then you will want to call the new mongrel the second class, and the real Simon pure willfbe relegated to the third place, and may end in becoming the vagabond of the classes, ail the while retaining its position as the canoe and doing so long after these frogs that-would-be-oxen canoes are dead and forgotten,” 116 a THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN Mr, Philip Cox is our new committee man, not Mr. Berey as stated in my notes last month; the latter was already on the committee. There have been several of our members at Hilbre Island each week end and a bumper house is expected at Whitsuntide. In conjunction with the Hoylake Sailing Club several cruises and races have been planned for the holidays. It has been also arranged to hold a long distance cruising race on June 3rd, the Captain’s Muster on July 8th and the M.C.C, regatta on July 22nd. —_—0— The officials of the B.C.A. hope to insert a portrait of John McGregor in this year’s Year-book, This is an excellent idea and no doubt many canoeists who have (very weakly) not yet joined the B.C.A. would like to order copies, in order to obtain this picture of our pioneer, Rob Roy, and to know what manner of man he was. AND CANOEIST. The racing in both second and third classes was very good. In Class II ‘Olwen’, not quite as close winded as ‘Daisy’ had to make a tack on the final leg up to home mark, but was rapidly overhauling her at the finish. She will probably do better when her new owner gets more accustomed to her. In Class ITT the racing was not of the processional order which has sometimes been shown, with the exception of ‘Mugwump,’ ‘Chipmunk’ and ‘Undine,’ which were rather overdone or underdone in handicapping, the other boats were constantly passing and repassing one another in cross tacking, running &c. ‘The races were efficiently managed by the offieer of the day, Capt. E. G. Hewerdine. BRITISH CANOE ASSOCIATION MEET LOUGH As ERNE. previously announced the above Meet com- mences on July 31st, HUMBER YAWL and will last three weeks, members attending are requested to assemble at the camping ground if possible on the z2oth July. CLUB. Probably the best racing day the club has ever had since its boats first sailed on Hornsea Mere, was Whit Monday, May 22nd, 1893. A blue sky and a hot sun, tempered by a deliciously cool easterly breeze, invited a style of dress, or undress, which our English climate seldom permits. The breeze was fairly steady in direction but had a tendency all along to veer to the southward, and in fact in the last race sailed, that for second class, it went round so far that one boat, the ‘Daisy’ was able to lay without making a tack, on the final round. The first race called was at about half past one. Zara Start. Finish. 1-36-0 2-50-40 winner (mines) 3-26-0 2-56-10 second Class ITI. Handicap. Mugwump 12 mins. Start. Finish. Ethel 5 on 3-26-0 4-48-45 winner Spectre 6 ,, 3-32-0 4-51-32 3rd Swan 7 4 3-31-0 4-52-20 4th Waterlily 3-33-0 4-51-17 2nd Clarice 6 Tos 3-31-0 332-0 4-55-0 4-53-0 6th Chipmunk scratch 3-38-0 5-0-0 7th Undine ,, rmin 3-37-0 5-1-18 sth 8th the change of site, and also from the fact that the Executive are making every effort to obtain the correspondence, but so far the routes obtained are as follows: LONDON TO BELFasT, by Clyde Shipping Co.’s steamers, and thence by (st, Northern of Ireland Ry. to Enniskillen, Canoes and Canoe-yawls not exceeding 20 feet, travelling in lots of more than 3, and carried on deck at owners risk. London to Belfast. 12/6 each. minimun one ton, 35/10 per ton. Belfast to Enniskillen, N.B.—Trucks can carry canoes of 16 feet, but if requiring two waggons, the minimun weight will be charged for each waggon used. Insurance.—London to Belfast 7/6 per cent., no under £5. claim Against all risks during Meet and transit both ways 20/— per cent. LIVERPOOL TO SLIGO, and thence by Sligo and Leitrim Ry. Co. to Enniskillen. Class II. Daisy scratch Olwen 9 5-12-0 6-17-11 2nd 2min 5-10-0 6-18-25 3rd Iris be the base both for sending canoes and obtaining supplies. The circular giving full details of all matters relating to the Meet will shortly be issued to the members, some delay having taken place owing to cheapest and best route for the safe transit of canoes, and this entails a considerable amount of Class I. Silverspray The site originally chosen for the camp was Devenish Island, but owing to a generous offer of a site free of expense, made by Mr. A. Irwin, on his property at Derrygore, and also for other reasons the Executive have decided to change the venue from Jevenish to Derrygore, which is situated about a mile and a quarter nearer Enniskillen and therefore more accessible to that town, which will 5-12-0 6-16-52 winner Liverpool to Sligo, 70/- per ton, and 1/6 each canoe Sligo dues and 3d. each Liverpool dues. Sligo to Enniskillen, any sized canoe 5/- each, owner’s risk, Canoes in Guard’s Van 2/6 each, THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN LIVERPOOL TO BELFAST OR LONDONDERRY, exclusive of Town or Harbour dues at each point, 10/- each canoe at owner’s risk. N.B.—If a number can be guaranteed for double journey a reduction will be made. Londonderry to Enniskillen, 27/1 per ton, minimum I ton, Liverpool to Dundalk or Newry, ro/- each. Dundalk to Enniskillen 28/2 per ton, minimum one ton. Insurance, — Liverpool to ports mentioned 7/6 per cent., no claims under £5. NEWCASTLE TO BELFAST, 20/- each. by steamer, canoes all sizes Canoes can be taken to Lough Erne from Belfast by canal full particulars of this route appeared in the AZ. V. & C, for March 1893, pages 54 and 55. The foregoing rates must not be taken as final, as negotations are still going on with a view of obtaining some reduction if possible, however, it should be carefully noted that the expense of transport will be considerably less than notes which appeared in the /ze/d sometime back on this subject anticipated, and therefore the Executive trust that any member who may have decided not to attend on the score decision. of expense, will reconsider their Yours faithfully, Percy NISBET, Vice-Com. B.C.A, | AND CANOEIST. 117 neither fine nor full, the stern is canoe shaped. The deck has considerable camber and the bulwarks are very high. In the larger craft chocks of wood are attached to the yard to enable the crew to climb up (looking like monkeys up a stick: to brail the sail. Bes MIDDLETON’s YACHT Booxs.—‘‘ Choice Winning Proportions for Racing Yachts,” 5s., contains 67 examples. ‘Cruise of the Kate,” 6s. 8d., or ‘‘How to defend England ” contains 16 splendid flyers. ‘* Sail Tons,” 2s, 6d. ‘Cubic Yacht Measurement,” 3s, 6d. – MIDDLETON, Cosy Nook, Eastwood, Essex. for SALE.—1¢-ton Model Yacht, weil fitted up with brass fittings, &c., and likely to turn out afast beat. Price and particulars, 131, this Office. For SALE.—CANOE YAWL 13 ft, x 3ft.. “‘Nautilus” type, strongly and well built last year of yellow pine and teak. Main and mizzen-sails new ’93, centreplate, detachable iron outriggers and oars. The above is a pretty and Prize £13. Apply to H. J. SUFFLING, Dagmar Villa, Gt. Yarmouth. For SALE.— Models of 10 and 15-tonners, Fast models, pnze winners, complete with 3 suits sails, Prices moderate; Owner wants to sell, Address, E, Gray, 46, Solon Rd., Acre Lane, Brixton, S.W. 9x 7x 7. Walls aft. 6in. Made of Canvas, roped Manilla, galvanised iron tent pins, and hooks, Copper jointed ridge pole, cable laid guy ropes. Also, six camp bed Compiete, serviceable, structures. F.O.B. iim 4, «eee Cash with order. Silk Ensigns Racing& Club Flags, from 24d. to Is. each. HITCHEN & SQUIRE, Flag and Banner Makers, Bazaar Fitters, and Public Decorators and Uluminators, 36, South Castle Street, Liverpool Exhibition, 1886. BOAT AND LIVERPOOL. GOLD MEDAL, PUNT BUILDER. H. C. SMITH, 84 Kingston Rd, OXFORD. & Medley Lock, CANOE-YAWLS & CANOES FOR RACING OR CRUISING, DESIGNER AND BUILDER OF .C.C. Canoes ‘Shuttlecock’ and ‘Battledoor,’ and 4-rater ‘Ragamuftin,’ &c. Gxchange & Zale Coluntn. irons, galvanised, Denison pattern. 9) Postage extra. (To be continued). For SALE.—-New Clyde Tent, per yd. No, 1…Stripes 3gin, apart…7 4d. Canoe-yawls ‘Novice’ and ‘Isomer.’ fast model and has hardly been used. ay From 3” to 23” (single or double), sheltered by the high ground from the wind, except when occasional puffs dash round a corner, the sun is very warm, and the last half hour has transported us, as it were, to a new world. After paddling a mile or so we land and have a busy half-hour with the viands in stock. A few miles further we land again and indulge in afternoon tea and a snooze under a friendly hedge. We are rather great at afternoon tea on such occasions. Our plan is to have the tea made before starting in the morning and filled (without the leaves) into say a quart bottle with sufficient milk, but no sugar. BLOCKS, CANOE & YACHT £5. F. C, Lane, Plymouth, PLEASE NOTE.—All correspondence should be addressed to: 84, Kingston Road. W. M. PAXTON, MODEL YACHT DESIGNER & BUILDER. FIIST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED, Highest Awards from all the latest Exhibitions. SPECIALITY IN| Striped Brown 1/- per yard…86in. wide 10 SAIL-CLOTH |Plain ” ” -—-— 47 cb This Cloth is made especially for Sails, is as fine as silk and will not stretch. This Cloth is now used by two-thirds of the Model Yacht Clubs in Great Britian with the greatest satisfaction. Send stamp for sample, Cash with order, Postage extra. 136, TURNER’S-RD., BOW, LONDON, E. JOHN J. JACKSON, SAIL MAKER, NORTHWICH, Cheshire, MANUFACTURER of SAILS for YACHTS, BOATS, CANOES, &e. CANOE TENTS OF SAILS EVERY A SPECIALITY. DESCRIPTION MADE TO ORDER. Maker of sails for Canoe’s “Nautilus,” “Charm,” “Whizz,” “Stella” and “Birdie.” And for Yacht’s and many others. “Ira,” “Ina,” “Chieftain,” “Pearl”