Yachting: Volume 32, Issue 6 – December 1922

YACHTING DecemMser, 1922 Model Yachting A New International Cup The above heading indicates that considerable interest has been aroused in international competi- Evidently more has been tion. done on the other side than the correspondence received shows, for we have an announcement that the proprietors of “Yachting Monthly,” our English contemporary, have offered a hundred guinea Challenge Cup for International Competition “with the object of encouraging the use of sailing models as a means of testing full scale design.” This is in line with Mr. Daniels’ ideas generally held on the other side that the model yacht should be a model in reality and not, as in our practice, a speed machine, per se, and altered accordingly from full scale practice. The conditions of the competition are given below, from which it will be seen that the rule is practically that which Mr. Daniels discusses on another page of this issue: 1, “The competition shall be open to Model Yacht Clubs of al] nations recognized by the International Yacht Racing Union and to Model Yacht Clubs of the United States of America. 2. “The Cup shall be held by the winning club, but shall remain. the property of the donors until it has won for three years in succession by the same club—represented by the same owner—when it will become the permanent property of the winning owner. The winning club shall fully insure the Cup for the period during which it is held. 3. “The races shall be under the Sailing Rules of the Model Yacht Racing Association of Great Britain, and shall be under the management of a Committee consisting of one member of each competing Club —the President being the member representing the defending Club; three to form a quorum and the President to have the casting vote. There shall be no appeal from the decision of this Committee. The first race to be held in British waters—the defending Club being British. 4. “The Races shall be held at the place and on the dates chosen by the defending Club, and approved by the donors’ representative. 5. “The model with the highest aggregate of points after a series of races extending over four suc- cessive days shall be declared the winner. 6. “Challenges shall be delivered to the defending club not later than the Ist February in the year for which the challenge is intended. The challenge of one model yacht club only shall be accepted from each nation, but eliminating trials may be held for the purpose of selecting a challenger or defender. For 1923 challenges must be sent to the Editor of the YACHTING MonTRLy, 9 King Street, Covent Garden, London, W.C.2. 7. “The date of the first race— not earlier than Ist August nor later than 30th September—shall be notified to the challenging clubs on or before 15th April, in the first instance by the donor’s representative and subsequently by the defending club. Challenging clubs must furnish not less than 14 days before the first race— (1) Name of Yacht, (2) Name of Owner, (3) Certificate of rating, (4) Description of racing Flag, (5) An undertaking to abide by the decision of the Special Committee without appeal. 8. “The defending club shall furnish all challenging clubs with this information on its receipt, together with a similar undertaking and description of Defender. 9. “The competing models must be placed at the disposal of the Special Committee three clear days before the date of commencement of the races in the event of the Committee desiring to verify the ratings. 10. “A model must be designed, built, owned and sailed by persons of the nationality of the club it represents, and must be handled in the races by amateurs. 11. “The races shall be open to models not exceeding 6 meters (19.68 ft.) on the scale of 2 in. = 1 ft. by the following formula: v+-/7S LYSs ++ Rating t + ZV D (The explanation of this formula will be found on page 304.) “The donors retain the right to modify these conditions if thought advisable, due notice being given. In the event of a difference of opinion arising as to their intention in any direction, the point at issue shall be submitted to the donors’ representative for his decision.” Growing Popularity of Model Yachting The sport of racing model yachts is rapidly and deservedly growing in favor in all sections. Two years ago there were not six active clubs on this Continent, where today more than twenty can be counted in the U. S. and Canada, with one on the way in Mexico. The Montreal Model Yacht Club, recently ‘admitted to the Model Yacht Racing Association (organized a year ago), makes six clubs in that body. The more clubs there are banded together through this Association, the sounder will be the foundation of the sport and the more numerous and interesting the intersectional racing. New clubs should look into this and “join up” as soon as they can. Unfortunately the model yacht is often confused with the toy store boat and considered by those not “at” as “kid stuff.” This is far iro… the truth though several clubs of today had their origin in an attempt to provide recreation for the boys of the city. As one club secretary says in a letter, “It happens that no member is under thirty.” Personally I know of none anywhere under twenty-five. Some clubs maintain junior memberships, which are growing. One of the most interesting features of the International. Race was the number of yachts and boats in the “gallery”—over fifty at one race—and the boys were conspicuous by their absence. There were no more interested spectators than the Commodore and Committeemen of the Bayside Yacht Club who followed all the races, and officers from several other clubs on the Sound were also on hand. Naturally, model yachts have their greatest vogue where it is impossible to “carry on” with full size craft; yet here in New York many men do both and several yacht clubs are forming model yacht branches. This is partly due, I think, to the fact that model yachting is an allyear-round sport. One designs and builds them in the Winter and races them in the Summer. It is difficult to tell in which of these lies the most interest. In the words of President R. T. Johnston of the Montclair Model Engineers Club, “Fun as it all is, it has a serious aspect too. We all want to stay young. And nothing will keep us young like being boys i ee ee Ld AS wo :— See aS SS = — YACHTING DeceMBER, 1922 307 Four boats in the 36” L. W. L. Class took part in eight races and furnished some good sport. On Nov. 7th the second annual race for the Seebach Trophy was held, and won by Jmp, L. B. Batty, over four competitors. The course was a fairly long one, being 3% mile to leeward and return. The wind was light and the time long. Weaver with the Fantasy, winner of last year’s race, drew second again, as often as we can. That means better health, better spirits, better business. Deep in the heart of each of us is the boy we once were, and take it from us it’s great sport. It makes a fellow forget his troubles and feel young again.” I have a letter from Mr. F. C. Smith, 73 Woodside Ave., Waterbury, Conn., who sends a photograph of a good looking model and says she seems to be a fine sailer “but there’s no other boat here to try her out against.” Mr. Smith place by 18 seconds. The seasons’ results are listed below. would no doubt be glad to have some one look him up and talk over the possibilities of a club. There must be many in this same unfortunate position who would like to build a boat and get into the game but who have no fellow enthusiasts. If this applies, send in your name and we will try to put you in touch with some one in your vicinity. Mr. J. G. Dreyer, Middle Vil- lage, Long Island, is another one looking for other enthusiasts. + Successful Season at Detroit The Detroit Model Yacht Club, formed last Winter, reports interesting racing through the Summer, in five classes. They are fortunate in having cups presented by Mr. “Gar” Wood for the Boys (24”) Class and the Meter Power Boats, and by Mr. A. A. Schantz for the Class “C” boats. The latter race was held on the River over a mile course and was sailed from rowboats. There is much enthusiasm in the club, as is generally the case wherever the sport is organized. Many new boats are projected and next season should be a rousing one. The winners for 1922 are as follows: 36” L.W.L. Class. No scoring; Class C, Harry Miller; Class D, George Steinbrecher; Boys (24”) Class, Martin Graul; Meter Displacement Power Boats, Fred Tople. Montclair Club Changes Name Owing to the increasing and diversified int@rest in model work the Montclair Model Yacht Club has recently changed its name to The Montclair Model Engineers Club. Thisis the second club in this country to use the phrase which, unfor- tunately, is usually taken to mean an engineer of ideal attainments. In spite of the change of name, model yacht racing is still the main interest of the club as is indicated CLASS B Owner Boat Fantasy. Sts. Pts. . J. Weaver …… 14 Audacious…..P. Pile ………14 Sultana……..C. W. Bedell….12 An embryo naval architect. There seems to be no doubt that C. D. Mower’s small son is going to follow in dad’s footsteps. by. the season’s racing. They sent two contenders to the trials for the International defender and both made good showings until misfortune overtook them. After that excitement had blown away they returned to their own waters and held twenty-five races for the 36” over all class (1100 sq. in. sail area), ten boats competing in the series, for which three cups were offered. This club is particularly fortunate in having the use of the splendidly equipped High School Shops two nights a week (an idea for other clubs to follow) and several new boats have already been started for next season. The results of the season’s racing are shown below: Boat Trepenthe Vamp Piute Bobolink Owner Points E. F. Judd R. T. Johnson H. E. Taylor K. Dodd 43 34 27 30 Central Park Model Yacht Club During the early part of the season the Central Park Model Yacht Club was a very busy place. Moving from the small pond in Central Park, New York, to the open water of Flushing Bay, it sponsored the early trials and eliminations for the International Defender. After this smoke had cleared away, the season racing was started and the members followed their yachts around the Bay, pulling skiffs through fourteen weekly Class B boats (the International size) furnished most of the excitement, from four to seven ap- Traces. pearing each time. J. Weaver’s Fantasy made a perfect score: ten starts and ten firsts for a total of 140 points. a L. B. Battey…: 7 140 113 88 59 Prrancig……… W. cBlcomfield.. 1 & Owisquot……J. O. Berg.. 3 H———e…..ote 4 8 ee 5 Haidee…….. ifiths ….5 24 15 10 Ootukukunit. . ~W. Miller …… 1 whores C. Zeiloth 1 …… ! 1 Dragon Fly….G, W. Megalhaes 8 44 Memegwessi. . 7 Bomba …… 7 3 i, ee E, — esas i Alicia………F. A. Brannig… SEEBACH TROPHY Imp………..L. B, Battey. 41 Fantasy……. J. Weaver .. 41 Haidee… 7 32 57 .H. Griffiths.. 49 29 Sultana……..C. W. Bedell 52 13 Audacious…..P. Pile ..,.. 50 6 McClurg Heads Yacht Racing Union of Great Lakes At the annual meeting of the Yacht Racing Union of the Great Lakes, an organization composed of all of the yacht racing associations of Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron and Michigan, held in November, Ogden T. McClurg of Chicago, was elected president of the organization, vice Dr. C. C. Jennings, resigned. J. S. McMurray of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club was again elected secretary of the organizatiori. The Yacht Racing Union of the Great Lakes is one of the strongest organizations of its kind in the world and the membership of its associated clubs is something over ten thousand members. Mr. McClurg has been in yachting and yacht racing for many years. The Association is to be congratulated on getting as its head a man with his experience and energy and we believe that the influence of the Association will be greatly broadened during the coming year. Mr. McClurg is an active member of the Chicago Yacht Club. He was skipper of the American Class “P” boat Michi- cago in the International Race for the Yacht Racing Union Cup a number of years ago and he has owned almost every type of sailing and power yacht.