Forest and Stream: 1893

American Model Y. C. Trophy. A commirree of the American Model Y. C., Messrs. Geo. W. Townly, Herbert Fisher and F. Nichols, has prepared the following rules to govern the American Model Y. C. trophy, just established by the club: ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT. Article I. A trophy to be open to all recognized model yacht clubs of the United States. Article I. The trophy must be sailed for on July 4 of each year when challenged for. Article III., Sec. 1. All challenges must be received by the secretary of the club holding the trophy sixty days before said date, as per Article Il. Sec. 2. Such challenge must be accompanied by a voucher as to the existence ot the challenging club, this not being necessary if having previously challenged for trophy. Article IV. In case no challenge be received as per Article III.. Sec. 1, the holders of the trophy shall not be subject to challenge until the following Article year. V.. Sec. In case of disbandment of any club holding trophy the said trophy is to revert to the donors, subject to challenge, as per Article IIL, Sec. 1. Sec. 2. In case of disbandment of donors and having said trophy in possession the trophy shall placed in care of some yachting journal to be perpetuated. Article VI. be Any club holding the trophy and disbanding after the Sores have ceased to exist shail place the trophy as per Article V., SAILING REGULATIONS. Only one yacht shall represent a challenging club. must sail their penis in all races for trophy. Owners only Length— Yachts shall not be less than 35in. or exceed 45in. on Lw.1. Time Allowance—Time allowance shall be as follows: T! yacht shall allow the smaller yacht time, in which the actual sail area plus the length of yacht on |.w.l. divided by two, this result to be corrected length, it to be taxed at the rate of ten seconds per inch over a mile course. Objections—If any objection be made as to the sailing of any yacht in arace, such objection must be made to the regatta committee as soon as the race is finished or otherwise it will not be recognized. Limit of Time—Limit of time for making a race over a mile course shall be fifty minutes. Course—All races shall be sailed over a triangular course of one-half mile, going over the course twice, making in all one mile. If it is not practicable to obtain such a course, a course to windward and return of same distance shall be in order. The mark buoys in this case are mot fe be less than one-quarter of a mile nor exceed one-half a mile ‘ Mode of Starting—All yachts shall be started a reasonable distance apart. in rear of starting line and cross said line by the aid of their sails only. Buoys—The setting ot stakes or buoys and the direction in which all yachts shall sail around said marks shall be left to the discretion of the regatta committee. start is made. They must notify all contestants before the Starting—There shall be a hoops eat ap signal given and shortly after that the signal for starting shall be given. Time Limit—Aa limit of two minutes shall be allowed for yachts to cross the starting line after the first yacht has crossed. Time—The time of each yacht is to be taken as she crosses the line within the time limit. The time of all yachts that cross after the time limit shall be taken as having started at the expiration of the limit. Fouling—Should any two or more yachts foul during a race such race must be sailed over again unless, in the opinion of the regatta committee, the yachts did not stand a fair chance to win the race. Dead Heats—Should any two or more yachts reach the finish line foul of each other in advance of all others. it shail be considered a dead heat for those yachts, and they only shall sail over again, provided either are winners under the rules. Right of Wav—Yachts on port tack must give way to those on star- board tack. wind. Also yachts on a wind must tack to avoid those down the (This for obvious reasons). – Pushing or Towing—When yachts are sailing a race no person or persons shall be allowed to push or tow any such yachts, either when Sailing a leg, going about or down the wind, and if any person push or tow said yachts, such yachts shall be ruled out of the race. Numbers—Numbers supplied by the regatta committee must be fastened on the starboard side of the mainsail, and of sutticient size to be seen plainly 100ft. distant. Referee—The decision of the referee shall be final. Model Yachting, ‘THE fifth annual meeting of the America n Model Y. C. for the election of officers took place at the residence of Mr. Geo. W. Townley, 107 Henry street, Brooklyn, on April7. Before the election some unfined. ness was attended to, namely, amendments tosailing courses. The first class yachts will sail over a half-mil e course to windward and return in heats, best two out of three, they heretofore having sailed to windward only. The second will sail the same course, they heretofore triangular course. The third class will sail over the triangular course. one-half mile, in heats, best two in three, they heretofore sailing over a course making two turns completing a mile, this deciding a race. One new member was propos ed and elected. The following officers sailing over a were re-elected for the ensuing Hanson; Vice-Com., Geo. W. Lyons: Treas.. Geo. Barry Melvin: Meas., Frank Nichols. Regatta year: Com.. W. V. W. Townley: Sec’y, Committee, Harry Melvin and Frank Nichols. Before adjourning Mr. Fisher read a number of clippings from the Sun in regard to a new automatic steerin g device for model yachts on the wind, which roused considerable discussion as to its merits. On April1 the opening cruise and 5) ring meeting of the Philadel : phia Model Yacht and Cruisin g Club took place on New Lake, West Fairmount Park. ‘The racing schedule as arranged by the sailing committee for the Season is as follows : April 15, third class yachts, West Fairmount Park; April 29, second class, West Fairmount Park; May 13, first class, West Fairmount Park: May 20, steam yachts, Schuyll River; May 27, first class and corrected len: ‘h and sail area yachts, West Fairmount Park: June 10, third class est Fairmount Park: June 24, second class. West Fairmount Park: July 15, steam yacht race on the Schuylkill River; July 22, first class and corrected length boats, DelaSecond class, West Fairmo unt Park: Sept. 2, steam yacht race, Schuylkill River; Sept. 22, second class sailing boats West’ Park: Oct. 7. first class, West Park: Oct. 21, first class and corrected length, Delaware River; Nov. 4. closing cruise. All races must be started at 3 P. M. Inter-club Taces may be substituted for any of the above dates at the discretion of the sailing com, mittee. The match race betwee n Mr. Porter’s Tadpole and Capt. Biddies Fawn was won by the former, which scored two out of the three eats. American Model Y. C. PROSPECT PARK LAKE—BROOELYN, ¥. Y. ina Y. C. were started of the AmericaninModel Tar opening races which th as the third class increased streng wind light southetorlystart, yachts in that withdrawal of four resulting in the ng were about by the hard work ly becomi discour:wind that class, the owners evident out and erratic the in boats their g entailed in catchin and trees at the southeasterly shore ofcame lake. It around the islandsthe entries were not larger, many of thethe boats crack is regretted that cover. Below is the summary: maining under SECOND CLASS, 42 TO 48IN. L.W.L.—FIRST HEAT. Marjorie, H. Fisher.. Comet, G. W. Townly s Girofle, H. H. Michall Mary 8., J. Sheridan.. ae! Start. 11 01 10 11 01:17 11 01:55 Majorie Comet. Girofi S Elapsed. Corrected. 16 35. 15 38 21 02 2 40 16 01 15 U1 20 32) 21 40 15 20 V5 14 43 16 4516 16 02 15 28 2 22 35 . Mary f ‘Course from Point: of Rocks to Southwest Cove and return, one-hal mile, Comet winnet. FIRST CLASS, 48 TO S3IN, L.W.L—FIRST HEAT. 14 06 wi 13 50 wil 16 07 14 16 15 51 14 16 13 08 12 52 Neola, G. Pfeiffer….. Marguerite, H. Fisher Marguerite. 12 19 33 13 56 THIRD C! Withdrew. Vesta, J. D. Casey Withdrew. 18 3 18 38 Dolphin, J. Smith Meyer Anna,G.J.C. W. Townle: Star, Mischief, H. Fishe! Ni Ida May, Wm. 13 56 BEAT. Course same 17 44 19 50 72 20 35% 21 50 Rr . 2 82.33 15 47% 16 28 23259 5 Mischi HEAT. THIRD 15 09 15 31 3 01 09 Star. 16 1934 17 01 3 U1 25 Mischief Course overa 14 mile triangle. Star winner. of a series of races Marblehead, sailed the first The Midget Y. C., of John Barr, son of Capt.other. with 21 starter:JohnArchie on Decoration Day g the winnin ey Hennes races, Barr, won two of the three to dlin. length. Star.. ef. SECOND BEAT. nearly all of 30 -. The yachts are <2 4k. Qasinthian . Moaennita Fleet was opened on American Model Y. C. BROOKLYN—PROSPECT PARK. Tuesday, July 4. Ir is very discouraging, to say the least, that the American Model Y. CO. did not this time make a better showing than last year. The yachts being very slow to come to the line, were debarred to a certain extent from oompesings then again the excuse was the wind was too fickle, it being N.W., drawing to the westward in the afternoon. A northwest wind on this lake is a great drawback to good sailing, and will always be, The only yacht to start in the second class was Comet, going over the course once, thereby having a hollow victory, her time ig for the 44 mile 11m. 45s, The first class, called next, only three yachts starting in first heat, Marguerite, Neola and Ohyiesa, the latter withdrawing after going stake one-third of a mile. Marguerite failed to round the § mile the lead. and Neola won the heat. In the second heat Neola took Marguerite soon after starting carried away her steering gear, putting her out of race. showed up The third Neola finished and won. a little stronger, making quite an agreeable change from the previous Mignon in events, six nee starting, Ampere winning from Star and the second heat by 1m. 04s., and in the thire heat from Star by 2m. 18s.: SECOND CLASS—42 TO 481N. L.W.L. 10 55 45. 1 45 os 11 84:12 = 11 44 59 10 47 10 29% 11 21 11 0344 Comet, G. W. Townley......10 44 00 FIRST CLASS— 48 To 53IN. L.w.L.—First Heat. Marguerite, H. Fisher 114500 Failed to round mark. Neola, G. Pfeiffer... Withdrew. ..11 36 55 Disabled. 12 05 36 1, TRIANGULAR 14 MILE—First Heat. 127 10 1 45 30 18 20 18 20 12815 Withdrew. 1 26 55 1 41 47 14 52 14 38 1 26 50 1 40 52 Star, G. W. Townley, 127 3 1 41 40 ‘Anna, G. C. Meyer.......... 1 27 86. Withdrew. Second Heat. e first leg for 13 43 19 00 19 00 14 55 14 41 08 30 19 82 14 41 19:17 15 39 13 04 15 36 17:19 15 12 15 17 a 13 55 7 Sees 25 13 37 Not timed. Did not start. 21215 227 25 2 28 29 54 12 34 50 as sailed and won by will have to win it six times fucrite, Neola second. The winner ming the owner of cup. 13 44 2 07 40 Argweroe @ aESh 21222 14 05 2 sul § 8 = ij Bsses 5 «1 48 40 Vesta.. 14 02 8 Ampere, G. Pfeiffe 25 46 14 04 Mar- before FRANK NICHOLS, YACHT NEWS Owing to the American Model Y. NOTES. C., of Brooklyn, N. Y., having offered a handsome challenge cup as an inter-club trophy under cer- tain conditions, the model yachtsmen of Philadelphia have been put upon their mettle. The conditions are that boats must sail under the length and sail area rule. Hitherto the majority of the clubs in this city haye sailed under the length-over-all rule, without any restric- tions as to sailarea. In order to compete with the Brookiyn cluba series of experiments have been made with new boats designed with a view to meet the Brooklyn club rules. On July 4 the Manayunk Model Y. C. sailed a race for a clock presented by Dr. Evans. The contestants were: Navahoe, Dr. Evans: Zip, J. Hart, and Quickstep, J.G. Rosenbaum. The two last named are exaggerations of what can be done under the waterline and sail area rule, being about 6sin. over all with a waterline of about 42in. The wind was shifty from the W.S.W. when they started at 11:10 A.M., with Navahoe leading. The course was from the boathouse to Glen Willows and return, off East Manayunk. The two “lead pipes,” as they were named, could not hold @ steady course and were soon left astern. The times at the turning buoy were: Navahoe 11:52:30, Quickstep 12: Zip 12: There was a shift of wind on the homestretch and again the co! licated steering gear of the new boats proved a source of trouble. ‘inally both gave up and Navahoe went in a winner at 12:34:06. The clock will be sailed for again by the regular yachts of the club on July 16, as, of course, Dr. Evans cannot take his own prize. The steam yacht race, held under the auspices of the Philadelphia Model Yacht and Cruising Club, on July 4, on the Schuylkill River, resulted in a victory for the Minnie, which craft proved herself a veritable flyer. The start was made from Girard avenue bridge at 3:05 P. M., the following obeying the judge's signal: Paragon, C. Dulen; Cush- ing, W. F. Payne; Minnie, F. Mitchell. The latter at once took the lead and, steaming along very steadily, was several lengths in advance off the point. Here the Paragon gave up, her steering gear having iven out. Cushing held on but was left further and further astern. nie crossed the line off Turtle Rock a winner at 3:17:27, with Cush- ing second at 3:19:37. The crowd was somewhat nonplussed at the result, as every one believed that the Paragon would prove the winner. They nevertheless heartily cheered the Minnie and her owner. The Minnie would have made better time only she was driven out of her course by a heavy westerly squall and had to head wind.—Philadelphia Times, July 5. battle against a The boats of the Bilge Water Y. C. were gathered in a fleet at Fishermen's Wharf at 9 o'clock yesterday morning, and at about 10 o'clock started for a trip around the bay. The fleet stood away from Arch Rock and afterward proceeded to Sausalito and Angel Island. A land- ing was made at the island and all hands participated in a clamvake. There was plenty of breeze on the bay on the home trip and the Bilge Water boats presented a pretty appearance as they stood ip toward Meiggs Whart. About a dozen sloops. a number of plungers and a whole fleet of smaller craft took part in the regatta, which was a great success from start to finish. The Bilge Water Club is composed of members of the boating fraternity along the front, and has proven to be a very successful organization. It would have been hard work to hire a boat on the front yesterday, as nearly allof the knights of the oar and who cater to the boating trade were off with the Bilge Waters’ pienic.—San Francisco Call. American Model Y. C., Pfeiffer Cup. BROOKLYN—PROSPECT PARK, Saturday, July 22. Tue third leg for the Pfeiffer Cup was sailed on Saturday, only two yachts starting. Great credit is due the owner of Marguerite in keep- ing up the interest and fighting Neola for the trophy, which is, with- out doubt, worth fighting for, and it would be more to the credit of theowners of the other first class yachts, who are content to watch the contest between these two crack boats, if they would enter their yachts and thereby greatly increase the interest in model yachting. FIRST HEAT. Marguerite, H. Fisher. Neola, J. E. Pfeiffer.. Neola wins this heat rected. Marguerite. Neoli a. from 11 04 10 4644 Marguerite by 46s. elapsed, 1m. 3lys. cor SECOND HEAT. +4 34 55 -4 35 00 12 04 1117 12 10 50% Neola wins this heat and leg by 47 8. elapsed, 1m. 414s, corrected. American Model Y. C. Tue second leg for the Pfeiffer cup was sailed on Saturday, July 15, in a very strong souenery wind, the yachts making very of it, carrying their small topsails and whole lower sails. yachts came to the line for the good weather Only two first heat, Hornet arriving too late to Start. but eventually started in the second heat; Neola winning the first heat from Marguerite by 1m. 35s. elapsed, 1m. 42448. corrected, Neola being nurseda little too much for fair sailing after rounding the stake for the finish. In the second heat Hornet showed up and did some very fine sailing with the rest. Great disappointment was felt as Marguerite met with an accident to her steering gear after getting under way for the finish line, throwing her out of the race. From all appearances she would have made it very hot for Neola. Neola won the heat and race from Hornet by 1m. 57s. elapsed, 1m. 334s. corrected. Below is the summary: Elapsed. Marguerite, H, Fisher, Neola, 13 46 J. E. Pfeiffer... Marguerite. Neola... Hornet, J. C. Meyer. Corrected. 12 21 Disabled. eens! 3 53 05 11:18 13 15 18 46 12 03% 11 00% 12 34 The next regatta will beon Labor Day, Sept. 3. The club has decided to hold a sweepstake race to windward only, the winner in each class to meet in a final race, with time allowance and 5s. tax for every time an owner touches his boat while racing. ular, and we expect a full list of entries. This mode is very popFrank NICHOLS. A Prize for Model Yachts. Editor Forest and Stream: very much interested in model, or miniature, yachts and their as much can be learned from the little fellows that is of use ing larger craft. That has been my experience, at any rate. yeey minon to see the regatta of the American Model Y. C. was led on Prospect Park Lake on Decoration Day, but ~ahother en, to Tere F ent prevented, and now I would like to make a proclub, if possible, to arrange another race. I have had ut nine years’ experience building and modeling boats, and lately sve made several miniature yachts, all fast. My last one, some 4sin. on deck, made a 34-mile run in a stiff wind and high sea in a little than 10m., close hauled. I would like to offer to the American “AI fly Y. C. as a prize, to be sailed for some time during the month a miniature yacht 59in. long on deck; the model will be as a sloop, and to be finished very finely with bright deck ‘mahogany trimmings. I build my models from lines, and frame ‘and plank them the same as a large boat is built, using bent oak for frames and \4in. cedar for planking. screws being used for all fasten- Cippere shape of boat is on the same principle as Bouncer or wa, but with round bilges, and more nearly resembles the finits, which are on much the same idea. I will guarantee that tse boat will be a good one in every way, in fact, as good as I can build so far as work goes: I offera boat I wouid not duplicate for 90. I would like to see an inter-club race sailed at Prospect Park, representative boats from some of the other model yacht clubs invited and competing, and should think it could be arranged. Gtxxwoop Lanpina, L. I., July 18. G. G. CLAPHAM. Model Yacht Racing. GLENWwoop LanprxG, July 31.—Kditor Forest and Stream: Even at this early date I have received letters.from members of two model yacht clubs in relation to my offer of model yacht asa prize for (if possible) an inter-club race between representative yachts from the a race different model yacht clubs, and am encouraged to believe such can be arranged. In a letter from a member of the Connecticut Model Yacht Club, there are suggestions I would like to quote for perusal and possible discussion of any of your readers interested in sonal yackeing or my offer published in the ForEsT anp STREAM of ly 29, Suggestion 1. I quote: ‘1. The Brookyin Lake is too small, winds uncertain from hills and trees. It would be afairer race if a good water could be secured elsewhere on neutral ground. “2. The best test of speed is secured in a windward race. The triangular course is a matter of luck, or good oarmanship in gettin, around buoys. The race to windward is most easily managed an gives less occasion to be handling and helping the boats.” Now, Lentirely agree with my correspondent in both his sugges ‘In regard to the first. would second it and propose for a Hempstead Harbor. course, (or Waters on which course is laid out) which is a flourishing tions. A good race could be sailed off Sea Cliff, floats, summer resort and has every accommodation in the way ofthan on boats, ete. The winds are usually much more true and steadyhalf-way about is it goes a landlocked lake, and so far as location between Brooklyn and the Connecticut Model Y. C. headquarters. It is also easy of access, both by rail and water, there being a daily boat which is due there about 1 P. M. and trains arriving about every hour. As to a windward course, I think a dead beat to windward the fairest test always, as it brings out the valuable merits of a boat more decidedly and does not make the handling of the boats quite such an suggestions, intricate matter so far as steeringgoes. These are only to the American Model Y. C.; if of course, for as the offer was made they accept the offer they will, I suppose, arrange a race in whatever seems to them the fairest way. My correspondent from Connecticut Model Y. C. states that “he has a model yacht 3934in. on l.w.1., which he would like to enter in case terms are arranged that will be satis- factory to non-Brooklynites. I hope the race will be arranged with G. G. CLAPHAM. a good fleet competing. Tre kind offer to the American Model Y. C. by Mr. G. G. Clapham. ‘Glenwood Landing, L. I., of a model yacht as a prize to be raced. for under management of above club, was kindly acknowledged and accepted at their meeting Aug. 4, they deciding that the race for same will be sailed on the large lake at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, Saturday, Aug. 26, at 3 P. M. sharp. to be to windward, as near as practi- cable. Prize open to all model yacht clubs. Yachts will be divided into.three classes: First. class, 48in. and under 53in. l.w.l.; second class, 42in. and under 48in.: third class, 35in. and under 42in. class wiil sail in heats, best two in three. [ach Winners in their respective classes to start in a final best two in three in heats. Winner to take prize. Entries from model yacht clubs to be accompanied by yacht and owner's name, also length on |.w.|. and actual sail area. and addressed to Frank Nichols, 249 South Fourth street. Brooklyn, E. D. Mr. DeWolff, Park Superintendent, has offered a prize for Labor Day, Sept. 4. Fran& NICHOLS. American Model Y. C.-DeWolf Cup and Clapham Prize. |ROORLYN— PROSPECT PARK | fonday, Sept. Tae races for the DeWolf cup and Clapham prize were sailed on| Labor Day in a N.W. wind. which held ali day. but being intercepted | by the big hill on the northwest it was deprived of some of its strength, | eventually dying out altogether. A windward course was laid off. the | distance being‘, mile. Considerable delay was cause? by the slow- | | ness with which the owners of {he competingyacbts made their appearance, and those that were ready in season were souewhat annoyed by | the delay. Finally the second class yachts arrived at the line for the DeWolt | cup race at 11:15, Florence winning one ‘brat and Gironlé the other, | Florence's skipper becoming winded decided Girotié, this boat thereby otal to withdraw in the final iu favor of | third clags came to the line af 1 qualifying for tinal, beat- | ischief by 278 vlapyedamddus. corrected "fa the first class Neola won, beating Obyeria by 1m. 418, elapsed and | 1m. 41548. corrected. the final and race being wou by Neoia from star | hy 378. elapsed and 28. corrected. The postponed tinal for the Clapbam prize was started immediately JUBILEE A’ after, Neola and Star coming to theline, Girotlé \being withdrawn. Star won from Neola after three stubborn heats by Im. corrected.” | ‘Among the noted yachtamen preseot were Thos. Clapham and son, G.G. Clapham. who are now members of the above club, as is Mr. Chas. Mallory, of steamship fame, who being pressed by business,| could not attend. SECOND CLASS— FIRST HEAT. Length.“ a7, Elapeed. Corrected. Uutside fag. ‘Third heat was given to Giroite, THIRD CLass—rRST HEAT. Dolphin, J. Smith. . 10 3) 10 45 8 Star, G. W. Townley... Mischief, Herbert Fisher Neola. Obyesia 70 6.8 Neola. J. E. Pfeiffer. 93% pranety re) 9 Obyesia, C: Van Ness. Hotoet JC. Meyer: su ‘ seat 9 839% 11 Oly Hornet... 10 31 Lizzie, J. Manee........ Irving B,, Mr. Taylor. ..2020.: 1140 Lizzie. Irving 5. Withdrew. Neola... Lizzie. Girorte. Star . i PiSau—FinsT MEAT. a 10 56 12 0344 140 2 : 309 Outside tag. Withdrew. om 28 10 41 Se BE Did not start. 10 38 rt & Did not finish. of DeWoif cup aud Siar winner of Clapham pV, ize. cia winner SteRegatta Hanson Committee. Frank Nichols, Judges, Com. W.