The Model Craftsman: Volume 6, Issue 10 – March 1938

CRAF <1 © THE MODE HE Venue bids for 1938 look interesting. So far Charles Farley, secretary of the M.Y.R.A.A., has heard from the Berkeley, Cal., M. Y.C. and the Long Beach, Cal., M.Y.C. asking for the National Championship event of the Class. Grand Rapids, Mich., the class A Championship; wants the class A Challenger 50-800 wants Boston Races, and Deeper Hudson (N. Y.) wants the dates of August 6th and 7th held for their Regatta in the 50-800 Class. They start to “shoot” early to avoid being left in the “soup.” December 30th has been set as a deadline for clubs who seek to gain any of the national races. Secretaries mustn't blame the M.Y.R.A.A. Committee if they do Executive not vote in their favor for events if you sent in late. Notices were sent out. It looks as if we will have to be on the job. I haven't heard Jersey M.Y.C. the South about the pool being built for them. what from We'd like to know about the 50-800 Class rules, cease. Many wait the ;ules changed back to their oiiginal ¢:anding, but minor changes wire felt necessary, and according to Mr. Bick, have been approved by Roy Clough, Honorary President of the E: stern Division, and the originittor of the Class. Well, argument \jver am) matter shows interest. Let the arjruments wax long. But, let tlieem be friendly and The Cariadian ‘ational Authority were extreinely griteful for the manner in which the Americans treated their repre jentatiw:, Mr. Tom Honey of the Dorjainion. The Seaforth M.Y.C., sailing at Belmont Lake, Long Island, is a new club with sixteen members, all sailing to 50-800 class. Another new club is the Atlantic M.Y.C. of Amityville, Long Island. Both have sought mem- We have loads of that kind cf welcone for all that may come from) 1938, we which the other shores. The year |iope, will be the time in several nations Americans jt Bostein meet the : We hopit that skippers who have the fun of sailiny in events each week, will also hive the success of the sport af heart their mode's. progress they are making. con- structive. How) 2nough to register a skipper can go on, season ifter seaion and not appre: ciate this simple o! ligation is beyond me. The sport needs these finances to carry on for you. Why not “carry on, Old Top?” 1927 shows 114 Class A and 292) of the “50's” Registered. bership in the Eastern Division and That the M.Y.R.A.A. Good luck to both new clubs. Secretaries are, of the first—George Embertin, 351 Vincent Fifty cents a year } or “50” and $1.00 a year for jm “ATM oat is not a lot to pay for a sifason’s fun. Avenue, Lynbrook, the second—C. N. Y.: and A. of Heisterkamp, Room 512, Empire State, Inc., New York City. 50 isn’t even © ce-fourth enough, I just received a letter that had to be translated befor it. Senor [Enrique I could decipher Julio Aguair, of Calle Washington No. 275, Monte: ees Jolin Blae\:, president of the International Medel Yacht Racing Union ha: asked that the agitation video, Republica O. del Uraguay wants information on where to buy fittings for models (advertisers please note). I have advised him to get busy on a an By C. O. Brook 50-80!) Rules model-yacht club. The rest is up to the advertisers. I also called his attention to MopEL CRAFTSMAN advertise- ry News of Clubs ments, so it may work both ways. The South Jersey M.Y.C. has just gained a whole family as members: Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kershaw and their son, Nelson. They saw a race last Spring, got interested, built two models and joined the club. They have almost completed their third model so that all three members of the family, Mom, Pop, and the boy can enter an event as a unit. It was with the deepest sorrow that I just received a letter from our friend Bill Bithell, Jr., saying that his Dad (and mate), had met with a very serious accident. He fell fourteen feet, landed on the side of his head and has been in since. He is, at this on his right side, power of speech. I who reads this will for a very speedy veteran skipper. the hospital ever writing, paralyzed and has lost his am sure everyone join me in hoping recovery for this Our sympathy ex- tends itself to his family. soon have them. Dad safely May they home with Commodore Archie Downie of the Jersey City M.-Y.C. is an enthusiastic official. The way he boasts about the members of his club, taking no “glory unto himself” should make those members work like Trojans to make his term of office a success. Well, we found them a real crowd when they came to our event Charles E. Wanker of the Prospect Park M.Y.C. is another of these en- thusiasts with the “A” class. He asks MopbeL ‘CRAFTSMAN, the Magazine of me if I ever heard of the “Eagle more than {t test of >oate: it will mean the utmosi) in say ng skill with ¢ Cup.” Yes, skipper, a few more letters like that and I’ll have to enter the 1938 races for it. I can minimum only hope national for a mild day that does not leave me gasping for breath under the seat. I Cut should in bilge water am no “spring means matters for information about model yachts. He evidently has started to beginners success. degree event. of He taking builds the a We be competing in Washington M.Y.C. recently found, “When they do bee me interested in the sport encugh to! sten to the facts, they immedilttely call in some ‘land- balanced boat and knows how to get the most out of it. in is an internitional sport. Then, and then only, cin we hv pe to secure suitable bodies of water jo sail on. As our “ambassador” K. Buumgarten, of the of Challenger nicely that cials soon will rub th= sleep from their eyes and reilize the: model yachting That young “vet,” Bill Bithell is building a new “A” with the avow ed intention entered We hope the U. S. Government, State, Courlty and Community offi- They ust won’t do it any All are tically lived in the ¢;r through 1937.” type model to exact scale and expect- with them. more events than ever now. As Tex mentioned 1@cently, “We have prac- make the same mistake. and end up sadly discouraged, building a_pro to- not to they Club to attiin a diss A model. build a model of the class J Rain bow. ing it to sail. that can look for them to I made haste to advise him to forget the Rainbow and to built to the 50- skipper, is able skippeig, and | oats to match. I believe Tex Foster; the first in their tage St., South Portland , Maine. ask- Many notliing Distance the events. They hive some mightly ing A. event worth wit- boys don’t mind triveling. And just now I received a letter class be an The next inter “)achting Monthly The Lonjf Island M.Y.C. has made plans for njany trips in 1938. Those from Charles R. Lombard of 186 Cot- and the nessing. chicken” except when I am in a party of “hands” from the old men’s home. I’d like to possess that cup —and— perhaps I may ! 800 (if errors fdr Certainly those who com- Scape artist’ Who proceeds to lay out pete will find their work cut out for a pond with |rock gaidens in the cen- them no matter who enters. It will be ter, several fiuntains spouting all over the water, massive weeping-willow trees along the bank, and several hundred rowboats for visitors! Of course they put the pond in a deep-end valley, surrounded with hills.” Per- haps that is cynical. We must be patient with “kindergarten pupils!” For the first time in our history, the model yachtsmen will have a real display at the Sportsman’s Show in the Grand Central Palace, New York City, from February 18th to 26th. Through the efforts of that veteran Skipper, Fred Pigeon, the model yachtsmen have a space 100 feet long. All Clubs have been requested to get a model in. Their best work ought to be displayed with a suitable card carrying the name of designer and builder. Tex Foster of the Long Island M.Y.C. will be in charge. Com- munications should be sent to him at 113-13 Atlantic Avenue, Richmond Hill, N. Y. There is no charge for Club flags may be exhibited, and are requested. Models are to be entry. -o0 brought to the show on February 17th and Tex asks that no model he 5” ill, entered unless you will guarantee its presence, as space will be for it, and blank space at a is an eyesore. 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