The Model Craftsman: Volume 8, Issue 4 – September 1939

its climax we find it one of, if not the most active year in the sport. Efforts are on foot to interest the National Recrea’ tion Association in Model Yachting and this has been so successful, through the efforts of Dr. North of the Montclair M.Y.C., that their current monthly maga- zine carries three separate articles on the sport, with a number of fine photos. In addition, Dr. North and the Boston M.Y.C. have arranged for a one day race; morning for M class, afternoon for A class, as an exhibition event for the National Recreation Association’s Committee on sports. This event, I believe, is scheduled for Oct. 8th at the Storrow Pool in Boston and entries should be sent to Chas. Farley, 87 Quincey St., Medford, Mass. Clubs, to my mind, should send their best boat and Skipper so that these oficials may see that model yacht racing is not the child’s play which mistakenly termed. it is often coat the keep to forward water to keep pace with it. We look for it to be a leading sport before 1940 has more would be to the real ship. whatever 1940 wakes up to). “Let ‘em scrap,” says I—it’s a healthy sign, and in a brief time we will see model yachting in the same line-up with golf and other With several letters sent me, I am saved the need to prolong this column, since I would be only repeating the other fellow. … We might call attention though, to the fact that finally I have managed to win a cup (Lo, little man, we are a Champ!) in the X class. I thought I’d feel different after attaining this long-sought “laurel wreath” —but I don’t. I do think, though, I should retire now. big-time National sports. And so… to give my able assistants room for their reports . . . I step aside… until next issue. X-Class Championships at Rennselaer That’s one way of’ be- ing an undefeated Champion! by Chas. Farley We hope, before this goes to press, that the plans mentioned in Chas. Farley’s report, will be a part of the issues received to date. From whoever builds model—and follow. the it design should certainly Those readers a to An outstanding event of the current season took place at Rennselaer, N. Y., on July 9, 1939, when the birthday regatta of the brand new X class attracted eight entries from three clubs. These yachts were plans quite dissimilar from one another, and it is Charles have simple who a has, good plan desire can (in miniature) which made the astounding I read of the complaints in Farley’s report, and dimensions show what a remarkable craft this is. Note the two human heads abaft the forward and middle smokestacks. They had the courage to sail Oneida Lake, than awakened to the call of Spring (or model were bigger than mountainous seas Had quite an interesting chat with the builder and skipper of the Queen Mary trip, manned by her owner and a mate, all the way from Toronto, Can., to the New York World’s Fair. The photograph growing so fast our heads swim trying from drowning them out when the craft hit the waves—waves that to this beautiful obtain them through this magazine I am moved to rippling chuckles when regarding Eastern Division Championships, class M. Dear readers, these are not com- plaints—just growing pains. The sport is , WITH this season sailing on toward remarkable that so many divergent types could be created under the rules, and furnish such close competition. The course was triangular, sailed from skiffs, and the visitors, classed as “pondsailors” had ample opportunity to show off their talents in performing the various as masty a bit of water in heavy weather as one could hope to slide through. To Oscar Fletcher and Carl Lewis, the two pictured here, go a world of credit and applause for boosting Model Yachting in such a hazardous manner. Their picture has been shown on the screen beside her “Big Sister”, the real Queen Mary. When they left the Albany Yacht Club pier, there was a strong south wind and the tide going out; coupled with the flow of the river, this makes for dirty weather, and as I watched these hardy mariners go down this lonely stretch of water, I couldn’t help asking Godspeed for them. On several occasions it looked as though they were going under. They used a rain- 48 THE MopEL CRAFTSMAN flourishes with the unaccustomed oar, and to catch crabs by the bushel. However, there will “come a day” when the return match is held and the “skiff-sailors’ con’ fined to the geometrical shores of the Boston pool. It is intended to rotate the races for the X-class Trophy, donated by Mr. L. A. Chandler of Boston MYC, between Rennselaer (for skiff-sailing), Bos- ton, and then on the best available pool in New York or New Jersey. The trophy will become the permanent property of any skipper winning it twice. Although Aeolus was unkind in failing to provide more than the proverbial cap- ful of wind, six races were held, during the puffs, and a final check-up of the scores showed that the Trophy for the X class had been won by that famous scribe and sterling model yachtsman, C. O. Brook. Scores were: 20 18 17 14 D.H. D. H. D.H. D.H. Pleastnat X-Cuse Al IV Hunk C. O. Brook D. Belgrave V. L. Hanner H. Graffunder Boston 13 Hex Boston 12 Andy Broom JIII M-Head 11 D:.H: 1 Willet C. H. Farley W. Frost C. Sweet H. V. D. Allen A comparative table showing the principal dimensions has been compiled to-help answer the many inquiries about the characteristics of the X Class: Beam L.O.A. L.W.L. Pheasant X-Cuse Al IV 62.0 73.5 125 51.0 50.0 56.0 10.5 11.0 9.25 Hunk 50.25 48.0 10.0 Yacht really something to watch when ripping down wind with ballooners fly- one of the most popular in the U. 5. A. end of a strong wind especially at the day of real a was It run or during one. put on with excitement and the pressure by all each race was felt more and more completed in a short time the X class will prove A-Class Championships at Berkeley, Cal. The 1939 A class championship is now history, and I am sure it was one of the very best ever held in the U. 5. The presence of three skippers from the East, two of them holders of champion- ships in other years, and all the sig: nificance in therewith, connection made the affair of strong importance to followers of the sport everywhere and particularly to those here on the “coast. The officials were T. W. Sweetser, Chairman of the Race Committee, and Wm. Wakeman, Officer of the day. Strange to say, a complete roster of sailing officials was on hand throughout the three days; score keepers, judges, um- pires, starters, etc. Racing got under way about 10.30 AM. July 21, with a good breeze slight ly quartering from the SW. It became apparent at once that the race was to be a real battle. Every skipper buckled down and each kept putting on the heat as the race went on. The wind straightened to westerly after lunch and Disp]. 20.0 25.0 18.75 Draft 10.0 10.6 10.5 Thick fin. and lead. Very low fin. The 11.0 Heavy-50-800 lengthened “Cheerio” Hex 72.0 50.0 9.5 60.0 58.0 13.0 Broom IIII 61.5 49.0 9.0 Willet 69.75 19.0 21.0 28.0 10.5 11.5 18.0 10.0 Double-ender Fin. Oversize High 10.5 24.5 9.5 type. Enlarged 50-800 50.0 type short overhang 50-800 ‘ Broom’’. type. Conservative. Sail plans averaged about 70 by 20 for mainsail and the remainder of area in jib, except Hunk and Willet, which had became stronger. By this time a huge crowd of several thousand persons had gathered around, and there were sev- and Hex resemble 10-rater or squaremeter yachts when under way, although they were scarcely heeled by the light near the pool. At the end of the first day’s racing a complete round had been sailed and Paul Collet’s Pioneer, a very large jibs. Pheasant, Willet, X-Cuse eral trafic jams of cars on the highway breeze. Al IV IV heeled readily, however, very old yacht, just about falling while Andy, was out in front, which position she held until the end. Next was Chuck Stockham’s Whiff, followed by Bostonia VII, Venture, Naiad and the others. Charlie Simpson dropped his boat, and besides cracking the hull, smashed the rudder. Time out was allowed for repairs, and the racing continued. and in spite of her high sidles heavy displacement showed remark- able speed in the puffs. Only one half of the yachts were properly tuned up, and much better performance may be expected when they have found their balance. This race was the outcome of a skippers ing. Believe me when I say that and mates had their hands full in that of us. The second round wasof the day, as per schedule at the end 23. uly The third round went off well, al though rain threatened, and the breezeg, though good, was not nearly so stron as the day before. The Pioneer in the do anything and dropped several boards. Trouble was found at lunch time in a bent rudder, and after this was fixed, the yacht again took up her winning streak. She eventually wound up with 109 out of morning light winds had a hard time to a possible 135 points. There was a frenzied rush for the other places, and Ted Houk’s Sunset eventually bettered Bostonia by 2 points. Besides the first prize, we were able to secure three others prizes, cups of beautiful design. The spectators continued to be on hand in large numbers. After the race was over, the trophies were presented by Scotty Irvine, as master of ceremonies at the dinner in the beau- tifully located Hotel Claremont in Berke- ley. After a very enjoyable evening the gang started to break up, for the journey home. Thus ended a grand race. All of the boats, including Bostonia Remarks Short fin. out. Andy it was tiest racing duels occurred, andthese big ball has been started rolling, and an actual contest staged, great impetus has been given, and it is predicted that apart, VII, except Naiad, Pronto, Elwynne II, and Venture, used the California Vane gear. Not only off the wind, but to windward as well. Pronto and Naiad used one for running only the first day and a half, and later used it completely. Ven- ture and Elwynne use nothing except the Braine gear and hardly ever spinnakers. Charles Simpson’s Enterprise weighs around 30 lbs. and Pronto, which I raced, was the heaviest, nearly 55 lbs. Don’t let the light weight of Enterprise fool you. This boat over several years has won most of the hardware in the Pacific Northwest and except for some hard luck would have given any boat all it was looking for. Naiad, designed by J. A. Potter I believe could have done better. Mid-Summer Report of the National Secretary M.Y.R.A.A. July, 1939 Important Notice: The National M- class Championship races will be held at Boston, Mass., Sept. 2-3-4, 1939. Pond- Boston Round started on time, 10 A.M., wind side entries will positively not be accepted. Entries must be made in writing and Deeper Hudson clubs, and it is hoped that in 1940 there will be entries from every club. X-class skippers have been very modest, and in some cases light, a little off the quarter, but soon started to blow straight down the pool through your club secretary, and include names of yacht, owner, club, and and fresher. breeze registration number. Entry fee of two dollars per yacht must accompany entry. even backward in coming to the front, because of their desire not to step on the toes of the exponents of the established classes. However, now that the officially miles All entries must be in the hands of the friendly challenge September, 1939 between the In was the afternoon recorded blowing. a as good fresh high as Actually I took 21 readings myself and noted 37.5 and 38.5 miles. During this round some of the pret- National Secretary, C. H. Farley, 87 Quincy St., Medford, postmarked not later than August 28. Registration cards 49 must ke shown and sails properly marked. — 57: Enterprise, Simpson, BL 6-17-18— 41; Elwynne 2, Schlaefer, W 13-13-11— 37: Pronto, Atthowe, MY 16-8-9—33. plain sight. There are too many reports coming in about scores being kept out Entry limit is two models per club, with of sight, and in some cases skippers have gone home ignorant of the results of the race as far as their competitors are con- one additional entry allowed for each five models registered in excess of the first ten. Chairman of Race Committee, Frank Goodwin, M.H.MYC; OOD, Carrol Sweet, MH MYC. and contestants cerned. Races are for not secretive officials. Robertson Cup for Six Meter Class: Held at Detroit, Mich. July 13-14-15. Eastern Division A-Class Championships: At Port Washington, L. L., N. Y., May 27-89. George Pollard, OOD. 9 entries from 6 clubs. Wind, good breeze lst day: freshening 2d day: light winds Changes of Club Secretaries: Washing: ton MYC, T. E. Tate, 4116 Garrison 5t., NW, Washington, D. C.; Empire MYC, F. L. Inglen, 470 E. 187th St., N. Y.: Milwaukee MYC, Ray Harenburg, 2502 N. 52nd St., Milwaukee, Wis. 3rd day. The OOD reports insufficient Tex Foster Cup: Recent change pro- sailing officers at pondside, and points out league shall compete as teams. Metropolitan League team, one yacht from each Club finishing 1-2-3-4-5 in Met. L. Series. New England League team one boat from each member club. Each club to select also recommends that the OOD should have his travel and board taken care of. Skippers are admonished to have boats in good shape with proper gear so there vides as follows: “Five boats from each its representative in its own way. Publicity: Much benefit to the sport will be derived if volunteer reporters will send in news of interest. Eastern items should go to Mr. C. O. Brook, 912 Broadway, Renssalaer, N. Y., and to R. P. Dezendorf, 808 Chancellor St., Elizabeth, N. J. Pacific items go to Miss Dorothy Paulson, 3707 Livingston Drive, Long Beach, Cal. Midwest items to Archie Arrol, Detroit News, Detroit, Mich. Many Club secretaries are poor correspondents, and several OODs keep the results of races conducted by them a dark secret. Please send in race reports, etc. Many important events are not reported. Articles and Plans: It is planned to have articles on the various classes of models, accompanied by working plans, published monthly in MopEL CRAFTSMAN. The 10-Rater, 6-Meter, X, and stricted classes will be treated. 36” re © For the present the M Class will be omitted, as several plans have already been published in this magazine. Race Reports 47 En- Warinanco Regatta: May 14. tries from 11 Clubs. eight placings were: 66; 2. D. Harrison Ross Trophy .lst 1. C. Drake (A) (LI) 61; 3. J. Guy that the host club is responsible for providing the necessary sailing oficers. He will be no unnecessary breakdowns and accompanying delays. In his opinion con- testants should not demand a resail for. every little touch when the yachts are not seriously put off their course. Scores follow: Toothpick, H. Lockman, MP 116; Saturnia, E. V. Willis, MP 111; Bostonia VII, J. Black, MH 107; Fortuna, W. Bithell, B 98; Elwynne II, W. Sch- lacfer, W 95; Hotcha, R. Ballantyne, MP 78; Challenger, F. Dunnebache, PP 63: Sea Fawn, C. Brook, DH 26; Curlew II, H..V. D. Allen, DH 25. Eastern Division M-Class Championships: At Port Washington, N. Y., July 1-2, 1939. 20 entries from 16 clubs. Strong variable winds Ist day, 5-10m. C. Farley, B83: H. Dixey, MH64: N. Cran, WAR64: F. Dunnebache, PP60; J. Weaver, CP60: R. Brassington, SI56; A. Shellmer, IRV54; H. Martin, Sr.. LI50: A. Downie, JC50; E. Kershaw, SJ45; T. Morrison, RB44: W. Burgess, EM41; H. Danstrup, CL29. Mr. Dezendorf recommends dlarifica- tion of rule regarding use of poles, when a board is started as a reach, and the wind either backs or heads, causing a beat. There is a difference of opinion if a pole can be used or not. Pacific Coast A-Class Championships: 1. C. Simpson (BL) Houk, (SE) (BL) Minehaha. Nemesis. Sunset: 4. Enterprise: 3. G. 2. T E. Blacknore Smith (SE) The National Secretary takes advantage of this space to request that the names of yachts be included in race reports, and that during races the scores be posted in Cn Cadillac 122, (Detroit), 118, Violet; S. Warwick, Cadillac, 104, Argo; T. Aitkenhead, Scottish A. Class, 104, Comet; J. Black, Marblehead, 104, Kiltie; H. Chandler, Cadillac, 95, .Patsy; G. Woznack, Cadillac, 89, Rainbow; F. LeFluffy, Cork (Ireland), 179, Fredith; S. Smith, Cadillac, 73, Cygnet; G. Jolly, Cadillac, 68, Rene V; W. Foote, Cadillac, 67, Zephyr; W. Doney, Cadillac, 65, Anne; §. King, Toronto, 63, Paadi; H. Chandler, Cadillac, 63, Nienaw; W. Choat, Toronto, 62; Lorene; W. Robertson, Cadillac, 57, Davona; A. Collins, Westmont (Montreal), 27, Biddy. U. S. Challenger Committee: Memorandum from C. W. Sweet, Chairman of Committee states that owing to the fact thac the Committee of 12 could come to no agreement on a suitable plan for future A-class challenger races, that he recommends the matter be brought up at the annual meeting, and hopes to have a workable plan that will be acceptable. He adds that it is impossible to handle such.a matter by correspondence. Six-Meter Class Rules: Latest edition, on slightest provocation. Mr. Kerfoot of SI charged with withdrawing without permission. Mr. Bedford of CL excused after 1st day’s racing by OOD. The latter states many skippers do not know the sailing rules. One skipper was disqualified and protested that “Both my boat and I were in motion when IJ made a re-trim.” MP Scores: Arrol, Limit minimum beam, 10 inches. Excess to be multiplied by 4 and added to “L” in formula. Carrying of crew lst day. 5 present 2d day. 14 disqualiContestants reprifications. 66 revsails. manded by OOD for demanding resails R. P. Desendorf. A85; A. Heather; N. Roderick, W. of Scotland, Light winds 2d day, increasing from 2 to 10 m. OOD was Joseph Gymkowski. Only one other sailing officer present Another stated the “Rules were made to Drake, days. dated 1939 received, comprising 16 pages, and covering all I.M.Y.R.U. Rating rules, including 6 and 12 Meter. The most notable changes are as follows for the (SJ) 61; 4. T. Foster (LI) 59: 5. J. Drake (A) 58: 6. W. Perfect (A) 58: 7. A. Link (QC) 56; 8. R. Rogers, 54. Marblehead Perpetual Challenge Cup: at Jersey City, May 20-21. 14 entries from 14 clubs. Wind poor except P.M. 2d day. Two rounds sailed. O.0.D., C. O.0.D. A. J. Fisher. 17 entries. Wind good 1st day. Very tricky other two 6 Meter: weight optional, but if carried can be less than, but not more than 32 ounces. This weight must be fixed inside hull after actual measurement is completed, cannot be carried in lead keel. Marks; Fourteen required on hull and include upper length, lower length upper “d”, keep a fellow from cheating.” ete. and lower “‘d”, immersion, overhand, girth marks. Nearly two full pages Here are the scores: Aloha II, H. Shellmer, IRV 63; Arrow, R. Ballantyne, are required to describe fixing of these marks, which must be rectangular, tri- MP 52; Minatour, C. Drake, A 59; Howdy, Tex Foster, LI 56; Dee-Doo, C. Heistercamp, LA 43; Skippy, H. Curry, 42.5: Bacchante, G. Cairns, N. 42; Hellcat, E. Valentine, W 42; Juno, W. Burgess, EM 41.5; Chickapat, J. Weaver, CP 41; Foam II, G. Lee, LI 41; Alberta, D. Goodwin, MH 41; Sandra, A. Downie, JC 40; Inshallah, J. Emberton, SEA 36: Domar, E. Johnson, LA 31; T.N.T., H. Avery, LI 30; Lark, E. Harriman, LI 28: Renee, F. Anderson, RB 20; Dove, C. Bedford, CL 0; Redbird, C. Kerfoot, SI 0. National Championships, A-Class. Berkeley, Cal., July 2-3-4, 1939. At OOD was Wm. Wakeman, Ch. of Race Comm. Mr. T. W. clubs. Sweetser, Winds: July 2, 10 entries from 9 10-14 m. July 3, 15-21-20 m. July 4, 10-5-14-12 m. Three rounds were sailed. Pioneer, Collet BE 38-41-30-—109: Sunset, Houk, SE 28-32-33—93; Black, MH hell B Bostonia 7, 24-34-33—91: Venture, 28-28-27—83; Whiff, Bit- Stockham, WI 29-19-21—69; Naiad, Wilton, BE 2018-25—63; Jo-Jo, Schmitt, SF 23-15-19 angular, or dots. Sail Plan, height limited to 71.1 inches. Loose-footed mainsails prohibited. Jibs; clew of largest jib must not extend, when new, more than 0.5 rating abaft foreside of mast, measured head to wind. Spinnakers; maximum length of luff and leach not to exceed 80% of the square root of I squared, plus J squared, plus 2.5 meters. All spinnakers shall have luff and leach of equal length. Height of boom shall not exceed 6:01 inches above deck. C. H. FARLEY, Sec., MYRAA M-Class Rating Rules: Change Par. 1 to read: “Formula: Over-all length of hull (between perpendiculars) fifty (50) inches. not Sail to area exceed (excepting eight spinnaker) hundred (800) square inches. NOTE: One quarter (14) of an inch in excess of, or less than 50 inch overall measurement allowed.” Change paragraph on bumpers to read: “Bumpers are limited to one-half inch (Continued on page 62) rr ~Aann —~ PUTTER LCLLULLL LLL LLCO LULL LLL 4 Ce TT MODEL YACHTS L CL TOL LUTUOUREUEDAENOTAZUNTULLOEULUDSQUL LALLA Retail Peat srs Directory AYA