Model Boats: Volume 48, Issue 552 – January 1997

‘Ministeam’ Survey How to get UK’s TOP SELLER started BUILDING = NE\Z e@2EVIEWS = REPORTS £2.30 650pts SS <2 +m oa ‘ tHEIN VIII Dean’s Marine’s preserved Dutch =e LL i} Raurawec We visit West Cornwall Maritime Show The Karachi Cup England v Scotland with Six Metres! WN 52> st 4y’s, Re 74 2 e a &yene a VOLUME: 47 ruahiacn _ REGATTA TIME The Karachi ANTHONY CORBETT enjoys Paisley Model Yacht Club’s Centenary The Scottish Team members for the Karachi Cup. From left to right, Robert Rooney, Gordon Price, Patrick Johnston, Richard Rowan (Captain), Drew Taylor, Neil Graham. The English Team. From left to right. Chris Harris, Graham Bantock (Captain), Martin Roberts, Anthony Corbett, Keith Skipper Phil Playle. cotland has often claimed, perhaps rightly, to have had a major influence on the development of model yachting within the British Isles. working hard to re-establish Scotland as one of the strongest divisions within Britain. This effort has led to a growing number of Scottish clubs capable of The fact that Paisley Model Yacht Club is joining an elite world wide group claiming a centenary celebration of it’s formation is indicative of how long this hobby has been established in Scotland. And once again Scotland are leading the way with the idea organising, and winning, major regattas within the British Isles. As part of the club’s celebrations it was of The Karachi Cup, a trophy presented to the winner of a match between the best of Scottish and English talent. Now model yacht racing may seem a rather eccentric sport to some but surely a milestone such as a centenary reflects a long history of both modelling and International competition, the latter having evolved rapidly with the development of reliable radio-control and electronics. With radio-yacht racing now being recognised by the International Yacht Racing Union (I.Y.R.U), represented by the Model Yachting Association (M.Y.A.) in the U.K, Scottish enthusiasts have been Six Metre class. A G Barr plc The challenge was accepted on behalf of England by Graham Bantock and whilst Scotland ran their trials, the six strong English team was selected on a more informal basis but included some formidable English talent. All were, and still are, currently well placed in the premier classes’ (The International Marblehead and One Metre Class) ranking lists and have been invited to represent the U.K. at World or European Championships. manufacturer’s of Irn-Bru, supported the idea and purchased The Karachi Cup. I.M.LY.R.U. European & Radio A Class suggested that a challenge should be issued to the Auld enemy, for a match to be sailed in radio controlled versions of the The Scottish team captain, Richard Rowan, was an easy selection as he had placed second in the R6M championships in the past two years. The rest of the team had to take part in selection trials which resulted in Pat Johnston, Robert Rooney, Drew Taylor, Neil Graham and Gordon Price making the team. First reserve was John Breingan who was eventually brought on as substitute when one of his team members was forced to retire with gear failure. Phil Playle, Martin Roberts (current Champion) and Anthony Corbett have all held National Championship titles with Keith Skipper and Chris Harris having several major event trophies to their credit. Team captain Graham Bantock is well known and is credited with being the foremost sailor, designer, sailmaker and builder of model racing yachts in the U.K, perhaps the world. A qualified marine architect, his credits include being the current One Metre and Radio Marblehead (RM) L.Y.R.U. World Champion, current RM European Champion, reigning R10R & Radio Six Metre National Champion, the latter being the very class in which The Karachi Cup was to be sailed. The actual event was held at the Paisley lake in Scotland on Saturday 28 September. Supervised by R. O. David Fox and run over the conventional Olympic Style course, the teams faced up to each other in blustery conditions that pushed the R6M models to the limits of stability in their top rigs. This, and the fact that the event was to be decided on the basis of total scores, rather than race by race, undermined normal team racing tactics and placed an emphasis on boat speed and preparation. Other than Martin Roberts who was sailing an elderly Bantock design developed for vane sailing but converted to radiocontrol, the English were all sailing highly tuned Renaissance designs. The Scottish had four Dolphin designs, not well suited to the high winds, a Renaissance, a Revival and the reserve Danny of John 18 MODEL BOATS VOL. 47 – No. 552 Close racing as the Breingan. Despite the efforts of the Scottish to undermine the English team at the pre-race leading boats near drinks party it soon became clear that the during Sunday’s latter had identified those opposition yachts that should be match raced and those that could be beaten by their soon obvious strengths in both boat speed and race. the leeward mark Windermere Plaque handling in the prevailing conditions. With Richard Rowan being held out at the starts and sometimes sailed well off to one side of the lake, Pat Johnston was the only Scottish skipper to make any serious challenge to the English yachts taking the principle places in each race, creating a lead that was only reduced when Chris Harris suffered gear failure and was unable to compete in two races. Sailing continued until 4.30 p.m. at which time 12 races had been completed. On an individual basis, the English team took the top four places, together with 6th and 8th, beating Scotland by a total score of 556.1 to 981.2 points. Having settled the confrontation successfully on the water, the teams departed for the prize-giving dinner where skippers, guests and sponsors celebrated both the Centenary of Paisley Model Yacht Club and the inauguration of what is set to become an annual event, concluding with the presentation of The Karachi Cup to the victorious English team. Readers might like to note that Barr ple have sponsored the production of a video of the event, both The Karachi Cup and Radio Six Metres don’t often plane, but the very gusty conditions which were a feature of the Karachi Cup’s racing pushed the yachts and skippers to the limit. the next day’s Windermere Plaque. 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MB2) or send for full details from :- LLECTROWIZEDES/GIN iaes Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4DQ . MODEL BOATS VOL. 47 – No. 552 & Fax. 0121 308 5877 19 Championships TONY LENCH rounds up last year’s Sailing Barge Championships Start of the is is the first year when the timed event for Championships have been decided on a new basis recently introduced. This involves boats all barges. competing in at least four races during the season and acquiring a minimum of at least 14 points in their best four heats. This is based on 5 points for a win, 4 points for second, etc. We had four qualifying models for the Staysail Barge Final, James Piper, Westmoreland, Senta and Beric. The first three laps of the course were very tight, but Senta took the lead and pulled away to win for a fourth consecutive year. Westmoreland, the champion in 1991 and 1992, was second with James Piper third and Beric fourth. In the Bowsprit Class there were five finalists, including two new very fine boats, Ray Parrott’s Cabby and Tony Williams’ James. Cabby first sailed at the end of last season, too late to participate in the competition, and James joined the fleet this year. Also qualifying were Ethel Everard, Volante and Victoria. Once again the first lap Start of the timed was very tight, Eric Piggott’s Volante event for the and my own Victoria had the misfortune to collide due to a very heavy gust which effectively put us both out of contention. After a fine race Cabby won with James second, Volante third, Ethel Everard fourth and Victoria placed fifth. The Scale Sailing Association Barge Trophy was subsequently presented to Eric Piggott, the skipper of Senta, and the Fijipsy Jack Trophy to Ray Parrott, the skipper of Cabby. The ‘Little Un’s’ Trophy was retained by David Seton’s Victor. The Open Class was well supported and augmented by those barges that did not qualify for the Finals. A very interesting hoat that made its debut last season was David Parker’s Colonial Schooner, Sultana, built in ri ©=Open Class. Boston, Mass. in 1767. She looks fine both in and out of the water. The Chairman has in mind the We introduction of a further competition or size. If any scale sailors have any Our own association events, and those where we are entertained by clubs, are very enjoyable. This is due largely to the attitude of our members ideas, do let him know. Also we should like to increase the number of square riggers to add to those splendid ships that sail at Poole and and the excellent assistance we receive from our host clubs to whom we are indebted. We are most grateful for all the in the West Country. support we receive from Richard for say, pilot cutters and other specified rigs. The problem is, of course, determining a common scale 48 Howard and the Mid Thames M.B.C., the Thames Shiplovers’ Society, the Broomfield M.B.C., Hove M.B.C., the Heron M.B.C. and Ramsgate Vikings. Lastly, we greatly appreciate the invaluable service of our combined timekeeper, starter, Officer of the Day, John Geary who keeps us all in order firmly but with good humour. are always endeavouring to recruit new members who will be very _ welcome to join our ranks. For further details please write to our Chairman, Mike Taylor, 14 Palace Road, Crouch End, London N8 8QJ, who will be delighted to hear from you (please enclose two second-class stamps). MODEL BOATS VOL. 47 – No. 552