Marine Models: Volume 11, Number 9 – December 1938

QES\ mR \« MOoO8o9 SS&S MOONSS MMORW N N MQ ’ Nw SSS SSI YWp, N59 WDD SSS RQVQ0400y Se NG >, VL SaSSwa a a) INCORPORATING No. 9. THE ES ma. WWM S Vol. XI, oe Ole SY . MG AANANOO8 S typi UMMM ts ttttd “ij Uy” “AYY” Uk Y (1 VAISS S74, Uttt1ttttht G WY fy Wy \ Ny \ AN x.“ SSS Ws“ SSN Yy N ~ Ya Sy N WWM NS WH = \ NX Y “ SS Y WSN YACHTSMAN MODEL Sevenpence DECEMBER, 1938. ed T MARINE MODELS PUBLICATIONS LTD., 52, FETTER LANE, LONDON, E.C. VERSATILITY IN MODELS WHITE HEATHER Racing Model Yachts J. ALEXANDER & SONS 26, Victoria Parade, Ashton, Preston, Lancs. Expert Model Yacht Builders (30 years’ experience) FITTINGS SPECIALISTS Whether it be MODEL RAILWAYS, MODEL ENGINES or MODEL SHIPS, we can give you the help you want. Our picture shows the ‘CUTTY SARK,’’ built from a set of our 12/6 parts. There’s something to while away your winter evenings. 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It has also been an exceptionally bad year for all business except those engagedin armaments, for we imagine those engagedin warlike preparation must have been enjoying a boom. Under these circumstances we suppose we must not grumble because MARINE MODELS has not increased its circulation to any extent, and we can only hope that 1939 will bring us a large increase, particularly among club members in this country. A letter from a reader is published elsewhere in these pages, asking for more club news. Well, the amount of space that can be devoted to club news depends entirely on our circulation among club members, and also on the number of regatta advertisements inserted by clubs themselves. When we held a ballot among readers some years ago to decide which were our most popular features, club notes came very easily at the bottom, and general articles and technical notes were the most popular. Since we held this ballot the contents of this Magazine have been regulated as far as possible by the opinions expressed by the majority of our readers. We were recently studying a list of the International Winners since the War, and it Was interesting to note that of the 16 races sailed by the A-class for the Yachting Monthly Cup, Britain has won 14, and Norway 2. Nine different nations have entered for these races during the period from 1923 to 1938, but only Britain has been represented every time. Studying the list of winning designers, we see that Mr. W. J. Daniels has designed the winner on eight occasions, and Messrs. Reg. O. Lance and Sam O. Berge, twice each. The following designers have designed the winning boat once: Dr. A. Thompson, Messrs. W. H. Davey and T. H. Willey, and Admiral A. Turner. All of these races have taken place in Britain, but international races have also taken place at Chicago (when “ Bostonia III,” designed by Mr. J. Black, beat ‘ Dawn,” designed by Mr. W. H. Davey), and at Hamburg (when “Fusilier,”” designed by Mr. Daniels, was the winner). * * * In the present number two of our serial articles come to a close, that on “ Model Yacht Sailing for Beginners,” and that on the ‘Norfolk Wherry.” We have a number of other interesting features in store for readers, which will be announced from time ‘to time. 236 MARINE MODELS THE NORFOLK WHERRY By G. COLMAN GREEN, MLR.S.T. (Concluded from page 210.) foe wherry “ Jenny Morgan” belonged wellthe Morgan, Messrs. to known Norfolk brewers, but who the original Jenny after, or who the Morgan was named vang represented, is a matter of conjecture. I have one or two stories to account for this, but I fancy that the ‘“ Morgan” part of the name commemorates the owners, and that “Jenny” was intended for Jenny Lind, the Swedish nightingale, who sang at Norwich Cathedral about 1850, and afterwards handed the very large cheque that represented her fees back to the Mayor of Norwich to start a children’s hospital, now the famous Jenny Lind Infirmary. Be that as it may, towards the end of the wherrying period, the most popular local pleasure steamer was called the “ Jenny Lind,” and she belonged to Mr. Morgan, a wellknown citizen of Norwich. Even the tightest craft leak a certain amount and in a wooden vessel, a reasonable quantity was considered a healthy sign, and said to ‘keep her sweet.” A pump was therefore a necessity. The pumping well of a wherry was usually situated immediately ahead of the foot of the mast, and has already been referred to. It should be noted that in order to get this well as deep as possible, the keelson is cut away at this point. The pumping well was approached through the forehatch (curlingway) for either inspection or pumping. The old wherries had a wooden box pump, 5 or 6 feet long, which could easily be inserted in an upright position, ready to operate at short notice. The mate stood astride the hatch, which was placed crossways over the opening, and with a few strokes of the swipe handle, sent a stream of bilge water flowing on the deck towards the scuppers. I have drawn the details of a box pump in my possession and another drawing will be found included on the ** Gleaner’s ” plans. But about the year 1895 all kinds of more or less effective yacht pumps were on the market, and the wherrymen found them more convenient, though much more expensive. * THE (From WHERRY YACHT a painting in oils by air bd = 2* ~* ‘“* ZENOBIA ”’ G. Colman Green) The ‘* Zenobia ’’ was 64ft. overall and very beautifully fitted, being one of the finest pleasure wherries of her day. She was remarkable for the small mizzen right aft, making her a kind of wherry-yawl. When sailing light, a wherry needed no ballast, though, of course, they were stiffer and steered more easily when laden. Reference has also been made to the fact that when coming about the mate helped the vessel’s head round with a quant. The quant was also used in calms to give the vessel a “ shoulder breeze,” or, in other words, to push her along. Quants are found on other inland waterways, but the Norfolk wherry, by reason of its long “ side- walks” and absence of shrouds, was particularly convenient for their MARINE = SA Ae 3 Pa moeSm [As the space available for Club News and Racing Reports is limited, Club Secretaries are requested to make their reports brief and_to the point.—EpIToR, MARINE MopzLs. ] BRADFORD M.Y.C. On October 23 six 10-raters, complete with skippers and mates, from the newly-formed South Yorkshire Club arrived at Larkfield to meet six of our 10-raters. Unfortunately, however, there was not a breath of air, and the race had to be abandoned. The Sydney Carter Cup was raced for on the Sunday following, with these results : Ist, ** Atalanta’’ (F. C. Hirst) 37; 2nd, ‘* Lady Grey’’ (B. H. Waddington) 305; 3rd, ‘* Witch’? (W. H. Porter) 273; ‘* Nancy *’ (E. Metcalfe) 234; ‘* Rosebud ’’ (H. Short) 223; ‘* Renee ’’ (E. Turner) 21; ‘* Waveney ”’ {J. P. Clapham) 204; ‘* Bonito ‘’ (L. J. Mitchell) 164; ** Hilary ’’ (J. Birtwhistle) 134; ‘Iris ’’ (J. Ruecroft) 10. 0.0.D., A. Arnold, assisted by K. V. Chadwick. Moderate breeze, beat and run. The winner was designed and built by W. J. Daniels. On November 6 a further 10-rater Prize race was held, ** Witch ’’ (W. H. Porter) securing first Place with 20 points, followed by ‘* Winsome’’ (H. Brown) 18, ‘* Bonito ’’ (L. J. Mitchell) 12, ‘* Atalanta ” (F. C. Hirst) 10, ‘* Rosebud ’’ (H. Short) 10, ‘* Raven’ (J. Kitchen) 8, ‘‘Iris’’ (J. Ruecroft) 8. 0.0.D., A. Arnold, assisted by K. V. Chadwick. Light, reaching breeze. J. P. CLAPHAM, HUDDERSFIELD _ S.M.E. There was a fine 40 m.p.h. gale for the 36in. Restricted flag race on Sunday, November 13, and, owing to the short daylight, the race was sailed by timing each boat at 10-second intervals, four boards being sailed. The system proved very satisfactory, and almost as interesting as the tournament system: one point being awarded for every boat beaten. ** Alcyone ” (S. Errock) was the winner with 19 points; ‘ Bess I1’’ (L. J. Mitchell) 2nd, with 17 points; and** White Owl “’ (S. Bridge) 3rd, with 15 points. F. G. Ai BLACKBURN AND DISTRICT M.Y. & P.B.C. Our last sail of the summer season was on October 29. This was a triangular course. The rapid retrimming caused a good deal of worry to the skippers, and a good deal of laughter amongst the officials at the skippers’ aspen The results were as follows: Mr. Haworth, 25 (a possible); Master J. Duxbury, 15; Master J. Parker, 124; Mr. Crossley, 123; Mr. Duxbury, 5; Mr. Gabbutt, 5. The annual general meeting was held on Novem- ber 4, in the Y.M.C.A. rooms. Last season’s officials were thanked for the work of the year, and as a real vote of thanks and confidence were reelected en bloc. The Treasurer reported a satis- factory balance sheet, which showed that we were just about holding our own financially, in spite of a two-thirds subscription, owing to altering the time of annual general meeting from March to November, and a rather heavy summer programme. We are now awaiting the winter sailing programme, to which all are looking forward, since the pond is full, and by a good deal of backache amongst members the weed problem is with us no more. BACKSTAY. BOURNVILLE M.Y. & On October 23 Notwen Trophy a was steering P.B.C. competition decided by the for the Powerboat Section at Valley Pool, and resulted in Mr. Picknell scoring winning points. His son, Mr. M. Picknell came second. Racing was resumed by A-class_ yachts on November 5 in the annual open Midland contest for the Davey Vase, one of the oldest trophies of the club. Sailing conditions were excellent, providing fast and close encounters, so much so that the leading boats required every possible point to keep their positions. By skilful and consistent yachtsmanship ‘‘Concord’’ and ‘* Wivey ”’ finished winner and runner-up, the successful skippers being A. Harlow and S. Langford, assisted by their mates, C. Speak and F. Riley. Leading scores: ‘* Concord ’’ (A. Harlow, Bournville) 27 points, ‘* Wivey “’ (S. Langford, Salford Park) 25, ‘* Kismet ’’ (D. Turner, Bournville) 16, ‘*‘ Irene’? (W. Creese, Salford Park) 16. The club were’ very pleased on this occasion to share acceptance, from Dr. J. Ratcliffe, of a Shield for inter-club competition. The Shield is to be won annually by one of the three Birmingham clubs scoring most points for all classes of yachts during the season. This is another of the many presentations to the sport by Dr. Ratcliffe, who was very warmly thanked. . Ray. BLACKHEATH M.Y.C. The club wound up its season with a six-boat match against Clapham, at Blackheath. The wind, which was in the South-West, gradually petered out when we were half-way through, Clapham being the winners by 414 points to 394. But the honours were shared as a ‘Blackheath boat deputised for a Clapham boat and attained top score. The two clubs had an excellent tea after the match, when the prizes were presented. On November 4 the B.M.Y.C. sat down to an excellent dinner at the Railway Hotel, Blackheath, on the occasion of their annual meeting, when a very satisfactory financial state of affairs was declared. Prizes for the season’s races were awarded, and re-election of officers took place. Will other MARINE MODELS clubs please note that the Secretary is now Mr. B. Earl, 12, Board Street, East Greenwich, and the Racing Secretary is now Mr. S. Williamson, 152, Rangefield Road, Downham, Bromley, S.E. F. J. BALLAM. CLAPHAM M.Y.C. The later months of this season found the Clapham Club particularly active, there being the Sir John Leigh Cup event (inter-club) and two rounds of the club 10-rater Championship to be reported in this issue, as well as the 36in. Restricted section’s race for the Harris Cup. Sailing conditions have been excellent during the period, and every event was sailed in a good breeze. The Sir John Leigh Cup was raced for on October 2nd, an unfortunate date in view of the European Crisis, and we were not surprised when one or two entrants failed to put in an appearance. In addition, the day started badly, with heavy rain which lasted all morning and made sailing rather uncomfortable. We were, none the less, surprised when two competitors asked to withdraw on account of the rain. We have personally very vivid recollections of floundering in a sea of mud and water when wet weather prevailed at Highgate, and cannot remember any urge to cancel the event or any of the entries on account of the bad weather. Fortunately, we had received a good entry for the race, being pleased to welcome new visitors from Hastings, Eastbourne, and Blackheath clubs, and in spite of the non-participation of five entrants, we had a good race with the 10 boats remaining. The C. result H. was a win for a Clapham boat, Mr. Chandler’s*‘ Onaway,’’ second place being taken by Mr. Simmonds, of Blackheath, with ‘‘Shikari.’”’. This was a notable achievement, it being Mr. Simmonds’ first inter-club race, and also the first time he had sailed his new craft in a race of any kind. The third prize was won by Mr. J. H. Yorston, of Forest Gate, with ‘ Asil.’’ The Eastbourne and Hastings representatives sailed well, and occupied the fourth and fifth places on the score list. On the following Sunday, October 9, we resumed the struggle for the club 10-rater Championship Cup, the positions at the start of this round being: * Sieglinde ’’ (D. A. Macdonald) 104, ‘* Molly ” (N. D. Hatfield) 93, *‘ Cordon Bleu” (T. H. Robertson) 89, ‘* Dainty. Lady “’ (F. H. Fitzjohn) 85, *‘ Onaway ’’ (C. H. Chandler) 84. The wind on this day was a strong second-suit breeze from the South-West, increasing at times to third-suit strength, and causing some skippers to indulge in wonderful feats of quick sail-changing, to the bewilderment of the officials, who had difficulty in recognising boats which appeared to change shape and size so frequently. The conditions proved favourable to the leading boat, and she soon started increasing her lead over her rivals. * Dainty Lady “’ also did fine work, and gradually improved her position, while ‘‘ Molly ’’ had a bad day and dropped from her position as second. ** Onaway ”’ and *‘ Cordon Bleu ” were also in form, and a for- midable rival was ‘* Tess ’’ (R. Burton), a new boat to the MarinE MOopE Ls “ Beroe’’ design. On the completion of the round, wind fell a little lighter, and *‘ Sieglinde ‘’ was changed up to first suit; by this means, she won all her resails, and so acquired a strong position with a lead of 244 points. – 255 At the end of the day the position was: ‘* Sieglinde “’ 1484, ‘* Dainty Lady’? 124, ‘* Onaway ”’ 123, ‘* Cordon Bleu ’’ 1204, ** Molly ’’ 117, ** Tess ’’ 95. The fourth round was held on November 6, and, although fireworks might be considered more appropriate to the night before, we felt sure that with such close scoring, there would be excitement in plenty in our last round. The first boat’s lead of 244 points looked formidable, but it could be made up, and, in any case, the second and third places were hotly contested. We were again favoured with a favourable breeze, South-West to West and of moderate whole-suit strength, giving a beat and run, with spinnakers much in evidence. Interest ran high from the start, for ‘* Sieglinde “’ appeared very uncertain of herself during the first few boards, while both ‘* Molly ’’ and started extremely well. ‘* Onaway ’”’ But after the second heat, * Sieglinde “’ went back to normal, and eventually made top score on the day. Her nearest rival this time was ‘* Regina’’ (D. Knight) which entered the fray at the start of the second round, and worked her way up to sixth place from there. ‘* Cordon Bleu ’’ had a bad day, and so lost her place to ‘* Moily,’’ the final positions of the leaders being: Ist, ‘* Sieglinde,’’ 1884; 2nd, ‘* Dainty Lady,’’ 155; 3rd, ** Onaway,’’ 154; ‘* Molly,’’ 147; ** Cordon Bleu,’’ 1454; ‘* Regina,’’ 125. The first three qualify for prizes, and the winner holds the Cedars Cup for one year. The 36in. Restricted section turned out in force on October 1, to contest the Harris Cup. They were also favoured with a good wind, and it was possible to get the race through in the course of the afternoon. The finish proved exciting, a board between ‘* Red Knight ’’ (G. W. Robertson) and ‘* Impromptu ’’ (F. W. Hawley) deciding the race. The board was won by *‘ Impromptu,’’ and in consequence the Cup by Mr. Hawley, to the great satisfaction of both. The Cup is being sailed for every six months, and this is the second race which has been held for the trophy. Encouraged by the success of .last year’s func- tion, the club has arranged a dinner party for December 17, to be held at Clapham; this will account, no doubt, for a singular lack of activity in the neighbourhood of the Long Pond on December 18. To those visitors from far and near who choose that date to visit our (world-) famous club, we would account for the absence of any sign of life in the famous words: ‘* They are not dead, They only sleep.’’ M. A. C. Y.M. 6-m. O.A. (SURBITON) We must apologise for our temporary absence from these pages, and assure our regular readers —both of them—that it will not recur. Any threatening letters to the Editor on the subject should enclose a postal order for next year’s subscription to MARINE MODELS. Although the Gosport Regatta is now ancient history—it belongs to the ‘* Pre-Crisis ’’’ period— we are reminded that we have not yet congratulated our representatives on their fine performance there. To bring back both second and third prizes is a notable feat deserving of the club’s warmest appreciation. ‘* Aktis’’ and ‘* Actinia’’ sailed 236 MARINE MODELS OBITUARY well throughout, and though they finished some way behind the leader—Mr. Jurd’s phenomenal performance made us all look rather second rate—it must be remembered that he was thoroughly ** at home ’’ on the Gosport water. We do not wish to disparage his achievement in any way—far from it—but we cannot help asking: ‘* Could he do it on the Rick Pond? ‘”’ We hope at least that he will try next year in the Glenham Cup race, and if that Trophy again goes off to Gosport in Mr. Jurd’s keeping—he won it last year—we shall know the answer to the above query. Since Gosport, the only event of importance at the Rick Pond has been the Nairn Cup race for the Club Championship. The Cup was presented by Mr. Essam Lee, who very kindly provides also three handsome prizes annually. This year only nine boats faced the starter, rather a poor entry and not worthy of the event. The most notable absentees were ‘‘ Janet ’’’ and “ Fantasy.’’ On the other hand, we were pleased to see Mr. Daniels again taking part after rather a long absence, sail- ing this time ‘* Ranger,’ which craft attracted some favourable comment in the report of the Gosport race. The wind was South-South-West, and variable in strength, so that no particular type of craft was especially favoured. To windward it was a question of pointing consistently in the varying weights of wind and to leeward, whether or not to use a balloon _spinnaker. This latter query did THE winner. After tea, which was very welcome following a strenuous day, the prizes were presented by Mrs. Essam Lee. It is noteworthy that, as in the National Championship, the first three boats are of Admiral Turner’s design, amply justifying the present popularity of the ‘* metacentric ’’ boats. We hear that our Secretary has a boat building to his own design and that he is threatening to resign his office so that he can have more time for sailing. If so, we shall all have to look to our laurels, for he has just been giving ‘* Mary, Tco”’ an outing occasionally in club races in order to prove that the new boats are not so very much superior to the old, This is a question on which we should be pleased to have the opinion of our readers. CALEDON. DE CHASSIRON We regret to announce die death of the Baroness Alice Crichton de Chassiron at her Brighton residence. The Baroness was President of The Imperial Junior League of Model Yachtsmen, 1930-1-2, and when Mr. G. Colman Green dropped this in favour of the L.C.C. Boys’ Model Yacht Club, the Baroness, together with the late Sir Daniel Keymer, became nominal Presidents of that movement. They were both also Patrons of the Hackney and NorthEast London Model Yacht Club. As the outcome, Sir Daniel presented the latter club with a silver Challenge Cup (now in possession of the Forest Gate M.Y.C.), and the Baroness pre- sented the Hove M.Y.C. with a similar Cup. The Baroness was a poet and writer of great originality, and will be missed by a wide circle of friends. By marriage she was connected with the Barony of Chassiron through Marshal Murat, the famous cavalry leader and brother-in-law of Napoleon Buonaparte. The Baroness has done much work for the Blind Soldiers, and was always ‘* on duty “’ at the Savoy Hotel Centre on Poppy Day. not trouble** Aktis *’ at all, as she carried her‘‘ Mae West”’ throughout, and seems able to do so when other skippers have had to give up their flat spinnakers. The result was a decisive win for Major Inglis, whose ** Actinia’’ scored 35 points out of a possible 40. Her superiority on the day can best be judged by the fact that the next six boats turned in scores ranging from 25 to 20, leaving a margin of 10 points between the first and second boats. The second prize fell to Major Handford’s ‘‘Barika,”’ and the third to Col. Holden’s ** Naiad,”’ last year’s BARONESS CORRESPONDENCE Sir,—May I suggest that more space in MARINE MOoDELs be devoted to reports of races and other club news, which would be of interest to model yachtsmen ? An account of a race, provided it is well reported, and by this I mean that we are given such information as the weather conditions, scores, designers, builders, skippers, and dimensions of successful boats, is, undoubtedly, of the greatest interest to us. It not only enables us to follow the doings of our friends who are members of other clubs, but it also gives us an idea of the ‘* form ’’ we are likely to be up against in open events. I am quite sure that club news, which included information as to design and dimensions of new models, and other items which would enable us to follow the development of the sport, would be very welcome to a large number of your readers. I quite realise your difficulty as regards space, but if club reporters would include in their news only such items as are mentioned above, and would cut out such matter as ‘‘ bouquets,’’ and “ brickbats,’’ with which the recipients would, I feel sure, be equally willing to dispense, there would be less waste of space. The news from abroad in recent issues of MARINE MOopDELS has proved of great interest to myself and a great many other model yachtsmen to whom | have spoken, and I am quite certain that news from home, given on the lines mentioned above, would prove to be equally popular. If you have any doubts, however, | would make another suggestion, and that is that you should invite readers to signify their views upon this subject. Yours faithfully, The Adjutant’s House, F. R. INGLIS. The Royal Hospital, Chelsea. (i) MARINE AUSTIC comment by candid critic after re- have a weak heart, but there is no doubt your Eureka! possession of a solid brass neck! “’ United States, Canada, Australia, Montevideo, Germany, oh, yes, and, of course, Scotland. International MARINE MOobeLs, Congratulations, Mr. Editor. The letter from Mr. Fitz A. Rabe, of Monievideo, on his sail plan experiments, is one of the most interesting contributions we have seen in the Magazine. To our mind such experiments provide material for infinite developments, and are of paramount 257 Our Scottish Page : C ceipt of last month’s issue: ‘* Well, you may about MODELS importance, At the annual half-yearly meeting of the West of Scotland Club, on November 11, it was unanimously resolved to instruct the Secretary to communicate with the M.Y.R.A.A., officially offering the Robertson Cup trophy race to be run by the said Association, at its convenience, during the 1939 season. To be open for 6-m. class competitors from any National Association throughout the world. All arrangements to be in the hands of the American Association. Unfortunately, a cable sent to Mr. John Black, authorising this offer, was delayed in transit, or despatched too late, and was not received in time for communication to the Association at its last meeting. We hope this gesture will be acceptable and serve to enhance interest in International model racing, irrespective of the class involved. Already we hear tentative suggestions from several quarters of probable competitors from this side making the trip, all being well. May it all come to fruition. After four attempts the M.Y.A. National 12-m. Championship was finally decided in favour of “Jeanette ’’ (j. Cunningham, Victoria), with ** Osprey ”’ (J. McKenzie, Dennistoun) second. We are somewhat at a loss as to why this race was allowed to drag on so long. It becomes a farce when one heat occupies three hours, and subsequently two further days have to be utilised for completion with only eight competitors. The Saltcoats Club held its annual autumn meeting and presentation of prizes on October 21. A very happy company foregathered and the geniality of the meeting lost nothing by the presence of two members who have recently voyaged through troubled waters: popular Commodore exProvost Kennedy, who has passed through a long illness, and Harry Miller, recovering from serious injuries, received when he was involved in the railway accident at Elderslie. Both gentlemen were inundated with sympathetic felicitations on their reappearance. May we be allowed to join most heartily in these. The chair was taken by ViceCommodore W. B. Knox, supported by Provost and Mrs. Gaul, ex-Provost Kennedy, Councillors Adair and Shore, Captain J. M. Blair, and Mr. A. J. J. Beatty. After the all-important first item— tea—had been presented and duly received with much gusto, the Chairman extended a hearty welcome to all present, and took pleasure in congratulating the club on its continued progress, expressing the confident hope that it would proceed to still greater triumphs in the future. The Racing Secretary, Mr. Blair, had a very gratifying report to present, in the course of which he took occasion to specially commend Mr. Ian Buchanan, one of the younger members, for the effort which gave him the honour of being second in the British 6-m. Championship. He also read a letter from Mr. John Black, tendering the club appreciative thanks for the reception accorded him on his visit to Saltcoats. Open events won by members during the season comprised the Walker Cup and the 12-m. Scottish Championship, both by Mr. Harry Miller. Time goes marching on and man must mate, so appropriately enough, timepiece, were handed to Messrs. Tom Blair and J. H. Taylor, as a mark of esteem from club members, on the occasion of their entering upon the sea of matrimony. Mr. Robinson was in his element making this presentation, and both the recipients suitably expressed their thanks for the compliment. An _ enjoyable musical programme was supplied by various ladies and gentlemen, and addresses given by the Provost and Councillors and Captain Blair in the course of the evening. Ex-Provost Kennedy presented the prizes as follows:—Davy Jones Cup, A-class, Mr. Harry Miller, who also won the Allan H. Dunn Cup for 12-m., and was first in the A-class points races. Taggart Cup, Mr. Wm. Kydd, 10-raters; Mr. Kydd was also winner of the points races for 10-raters. Endeavour Cup, 6-m. (Juniors), Master James Crawford. Kennedy Cup, 6-m. (Juniors), Master Donald Blair, who was also first in the points races for 6-m., juniors. Davidson Cup, for best handler, Mr. Angus Kerr. J. M. Blair Cup, 6-m., Mr. John Blair. Points races, A-class, 2nd, J. H. Taylor. 6-m., A. Smith, Ian Buchanan, and Gilbert Scott, Ist, 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Mr. Angus Kerr proposed the conventional votes of thanks, and ‘* Auld Lang Syne ’’ brought a memorable evening to a fitting close. The Scottish Association bi-annual meeting, due to be held in October by the Constitution, has not yet taken place, and at the moment of writing we have no word of it. Is this due to prolonged convalescence after the strain of the late Exhibition? We understand that three Marblehead designs are in contemplation at Elder Park in readiness fer next season, built to the lines of ** Thistle,’’ the Canadian champion. There is also news of another 50-800 at Stranraer, and one at Ardrossan, so that this class is certainly spreading its wings in Scotland. . There is very little Scottish news this month, for which doubtless our Editor will be duly grateful. As we write there sounds the weird sough 258 MARINE MODELS of a North-West gale in the trees, and a splash of MODEL YACHTING IN CORK glory in the homely flicker of the fireside; ponds and model sailing fret us no more. And so, as the old year will have faded into the dawn of the new before our next issue, we once again wish M will undoubtedly be delighted to learn rain beats insistently on the window panes. We all our readers, where’er you be, at home, abroad, or oversea, safe journeyings and happy arrivals throughout all the coming years. Awe weel may your keel row. SCOTICUS. SHIP MODEL SOCIETY OF N.W. LONDON HIS is the senior of six associated Ship Model – Societies in the Metropolis. Meetings are held in Mitchell’s Café, Wembley, on the first Monday in each month. There is an entrance fee of 2s. and an annual subscription of 2s. 6d. A new section has been started for Correspond- ing Members, who are unable to attend the monthly meetings and wish to keep in touch with others having the same interests. These are put in touch with members interestedin the same class of model work, The syllabus of papers to be read at the monthly meetings covers a wide range of subjects of interest to ship modellers, and in addition to these formal meetings, informal meetings are held on the third Monday in each month. The Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. A. Purves, 65, Eton Avenue, Wembley, Middx. (Phone: Wembley 3410), will be pleased to hear from those interested. MARINE MODELS HANDBOOKS How TO BUILD A MODEL YACHT By W. J. DANIELS & H. B. TUCKER (with full-size Construction Plans for 30-in. Class Model) Useful to Builders of any size model How To BUILD A MODEL STEAMER By J. VINES (with 4 large scale Designs) Full of information for Novice and Expert ODEL yachting enthusiasts all over the globe that their captivating sport is making rapid progress in Cork. Although only four months have elapsed since its inception, this sport has taken a firm hold on the sporting inclinations of the citizens. Last year, on Wednesdays and Sundays, a few solitary enthusiasts gathered to sail their yachts on the Lough; though the yachts were small, the enthusiasm of the few was remarkable. The upshot of this was the formation of the Lough Medel Yacht Club in July of this year, and there are now over 60 members. ‘The club is blessed with a very energetic Chairman, Mr. J. Horgan. Responsible for the founding of the L.M.Y.C., Mr. Horgan devotes almost every spare hour he has to the furtherance of club interests. In addition, he helps all members and intending members on every conceivable aspect of model yachting. All yachts are made by the owners. The five classes of yachts are: 24in., 30in., 36in., Marbleheads and 6m. It may seem absurd to class 24in. and 30in. yachts, but the idea is to keep interest alive in the youngsters who cannot afford a larger model. The sailing pond is the Lough on the outskirts of the city. Two hundred and fifty yards long by 250 yards wide, the Lough is ideal for model yacht racing. HOW TO SAIL YOUR MODEL YACHT (Hints to Price: Trade MARINE the Young 4d., postage Novice) 4d. Terms on Application MODELS PUBLICATIONS LTD. 52, FETTER LANE, LONDON, E.C.4. yachts cover the 250 yards always well attended. Competitors come from outlying districts and from many parts of the county. Citizens’ support goes further than attendance, as many of them have presented gold and_ silver medals, and silver cups for competition. If the Cork club’s quickly-won popularity is retained, a spread to other centres is envisaged. Cork county, and, indeed, the whole of Eire, has many natural sailing ponds; all that is needed is members and yachts. There is every likelihood that the coming year will bring welcome additions to the 60 clubs of the British Isles. The Lough Club desires affiliation to the Model Yachting Association. Price: 2s. 6d. each, postage 4d. extra. The 361n. across in about 2} minutes. The “* Fazerine II,’’ designed by Mr. Le Fluffy, went across in 2} minutes. The 6m. yachts are capable of crossing in 14 minutes. At present, the numerous weeds on the surface of the water at the Lough are causing obstruction to the yachts. The City Engineer, Mr. S. Farrington, has paid an official visit, and is expected to have the Lough in ship-shape condition by the end of this year. The Cork Corporation has granted £50 for the work. Competitions are held every Sunday, and are The club officials are:—Vice-Presidents: Mr. Thomas Crosbie, Rev. Father P. O’Toole, C.C., and Mr. R. H. Rutter. Hon. Secretary: Mr. B. Watson. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. T. McCarthy. Committee: Supt. R. j. O’Driscoll, Messrs. Keating, M. Hurley, W. O.’Mahony, S. Spillane, H. Lake, and O’Brien. Yacht Measurers: Messrs. Carey and E. Fitzgibbon. MARINE MODEL YACHT OF RACING 259 ASSOCIATION AMERICA Report of the National Secretary, November, 1938. New Ciubs.—The Adelphi M.Y.C. was admitted to membership September 9, 1938. This club has 14 members. Officers: Commandant, Geo. W. Kahmer, 717, Collenbrook Avenue, Drexell Hill, Pa.; Vice-Commodore, Justus Grebe, 6601, Blackmore Street, Philadelphia; Secretary, Edward H. Kershaw, 597, Timberlake Road, Upper Darby, Pa. The name of this club was changed to Quaker City M.Y.C., October 13, 1938. The Connecticut M.Y.C., admitted October 27, 1938. Has 13 members and is the first model yacht club in that State to register. Pond situated at Stratford, Conn. Commodore, H. D. Guy; Vice-Commodore, H. Dick; Secretary, J. P. Koznar, 64, Spring Street, Devon, Conn. The M.Y.R.A.A. welcomes the new clubs and wishes them every success. The Main Sheet continues regular publication. The last issue notes that several new M-class models have appeared since the Nationals; one is described as being 50in. O.A., 20in. beam, 12lb. displacement, and cat-rigged. The Berkeley pool is being improved, the cat-walk replaced by a permanent bridge 4.5ft. wide, set on piles. A clubhouse is being built adjacent to the pond also. A New Year’s regatta is scheduled for January 1-2, for the Paul R. Schmitt Trophy for coast-wide competition. The annual 40-700 class regatta attracted eight entries. This series was won by Irving Richards. Exhibits.—South California busy planning exhibits of models for San Francisco World’s Fair in 1939. New England expects large exhibit; also New York, N.J., at Sportsman’s Show, early in the season, in Boston and New York City, respectively. | Several unsuccessful attempts have been made to obtain space for model show at New York World’s Fair. MODELS Race Officials.—Officers of the Day have reported an insufficient number of officials at races which they have conducted, and suggest that host clubs pay more attention to this matter, and to have the necessary officials on hand. In this way races can be run off more speedily and smoothly, which adds to the general feeling of satisfaction and pleasure which racing model yachts should produce. Fouls Subject to Disqualification.—Some skippers are under the impression that there is a 30ft. limit for disqualifying fouls. There is no distance limit. Committee for U.S. Challenger Matters.—Appointed October 1, by President Cheney. The members are: C. W. Sweet, Chairman; J. A. Weaver, John Black, S. H. Cox, Geo. Baron, F. L. Pigeon, W. G. Bithell, T. W. Houk, C. Schaitberger, R. J. Adams, G. F. Pollard, Tex Foster. Committee to report recommendations to the Executive Committee. Everett (Wash.) M.Y.C. has been reorganised as of the date September 4, 1938, and the following officers elected: Commodore, R. Adams; Secretary, Dan Locke, Rt. 3, Box 308, Everett, Washingion. South Jersey M.Y.C. reports progress on new pool, and hope to see it completed next season. Boston $70,000, M.Y.C. is reports under way, new building, adjacent to to their cost pond. Erected by the State of Massachusetts for housing models and. for accommodation of skaters in winter. It will contain public rooms, restaurant, etc. Atlantic M.Y.C. reports they will have an excellent sailing pond early next season. Eastern Division.—Annual meeting held in Boston, October 8. Officers elected were: President, Franklin Anderson; Vice-President, Tex Foster; Sec.-Treasurer, R. P. Dezendorf. Mr. Dezendorf requests that clubs send in news items for publication in a form similar to the Main Sheet. Received several inquiries about a proposed Xclass model yacht, the formula of which is simply 1,000 sq. in. S.A. on any type of hull excepting those with forward transoms. No L.O.A., L.W.L., Displacement, Beam or Draft restrictions, but a lin. garboard requirement is included. The sponsors wish to encourage the designing of the fastest hulls pessible with the arbitrary limit of 1,000 sq. in. sail. Object, to increase club membership by interesting new members in a class somewhat between the M- and A-class, and with a simple rule. Further details will be circulated in a short time. C. H. FARLEY, Secretary, M.Y.R.A.A. 87, Quincy Street, Medford, Mass. M.Y.R.A.A. Race Reports, July to October, 1938. Mid-West Championship, A-class, at Detroit, July 3-4, 1938, received from Gilbert Lee, O.O.D., dated August 24. Weather clear, wind 9-mile, July 3; 5-7-mile, July 4, dropping to dead calm. About 7 p.m., 3-5-mile. Ten entries from six clubs. Five boats finished race: A. Arrol 40, G. Baron 35, W. Lee 33, T. Bryant 24, J. McKinney 16. Deeper Hudson Regatta, at Renssalaer, August 6-7, 1938. O.0.D., Frank Goodwin, M.H., M.Y.C. Sailed in light and variable South to South-Wesi winds. Forty-six entries from 11 clubs. Prizewinners: Joe Patey (Lynn M.Y.C.) 583.4, T. Morrison (Redbank M.Y.C.) 566.8, Ben Chapman (Lynn M.Y.C.) 566.7. National A-class Championships, at Grand Rapids, September 3-6, 1938. O.0.D., Tex Foster, Long Island M.Y.C. Wind: 3rd, L. V. 3-8-mile SouthEast, beat and run; 4th, South-West 6-10-mile, beat and run; September 5, North-East, 4-mile; September 6, North-East, 2-mile. Final scores: ‘** Fortuna ’’ (W. G. Bithell, Boston) 149, ‘*‘ Detroiter ’’ (Geo. Steinbrecher, Detroit) 134, ** Madam ”’ (A. W. Greely, Washington) 123, ‘* Columbia ” (Wm. Topping, Columbia) 114, ‘* Glenshee ’’ (J. McKinney, Jr., Ogden Park) 107, ‘‘ Elwynne ”’ (W. C. Schlaefer, Washington) 106, ‘* Starlight ’’ (Tom Battenburg, Grand Rapids) 102, *‘ Tomboy ”’ (Tom Malloy, Chicago) 85, ** Maen *’ (Les. Troeger, Chicago) 77, ‘* Regret ‘’ (C. Sweet, Jr. (by P. Oly), Grand Rapids) 59, ‘* Alcris”’ (Tom Rolfe, Cleveland) 43. Campbell Cup Race at Boston, October 8-9, 1938. 0.0.D., K. Baumgarten. Twenty-two entries from 10 clubs. October 8, wind North-West—North-East, 260 MARINE PART OF CADILLAC 2-8-mile; October 9, Scores were : — M.Y.C. (DETROIT) North-North-West, 6-10-mile. Oct. 8 Total ‘* Tommy ”’ (S. Pederson, Lynn) 30 ‘* Damfino ”’ (A, Mattson, Marblehead) 35 ** Whiskbroom ’’ (C. H. Farley, Boston) 27 69 68 68 ‘* ‘* ‘** ** 64 62 54 – Hot-Cha ’* (Tex Foster, Long Island) 40 Rogue ’’ (J. Patey, Lynn) 36 Noname ’’ (E. F. Johnson, Long Is.) 39 Sunny Jim II ’’ (S. Doane, Marblehead) 25 Marbleheader V”’ (B. Chapman, 49 48 48 45 45 43 Esther ’’ (A. S. Anderson, Redbank) 13 Thistle ’’ (W. Krebs, Long Island) 12 Columbia II’? (W. E. Topping, _, Columbia) 16 ‘ Evalone II’’ (R. Stegeman, Jersey City) 8 40 38 Noname ”’ (J. Anderson, Redbank) 12 40 37 27 ** Sandra *’ (A. Downie, Jersey City) 17 20 ‘* Hattle-Gardle Brugglesmith “’ (K. W. Lloyd, Jersey City) 6 19 ** Chickapat’’ (J. A. Weaver, Cent. Pk.) 20 D.N.F. ‘* Westward Ho! ” (F. L. Pigeon, Boston) 18 = withdrew (Scores of ‘* Chickapat ’’ and deleted.) ** Westward FLEET OF INTERNATIONAL 6-m. MODELS Atlantic (Met. League) C. Drake A. Heisterkamp W. Perfect R. Rogers 32 32 29 30 66 Lynn) 17 Jean ’’ (F. S. Anderson, Redbank) 14 Minatour ’’ (C. Drake, Atlantic) 21 Jean ‘’ (L. Connor, Marblehead) 18 Cottontail’? (T. Allen, Boston) 2B Dee-do ’’ (C. Heisterkamp, Atlantic) 21 ** ** ** ‘** ‘** ** ** ‘* ‘* MODELS Ho! ”’ Inter-League Race, New England and Metropolitan Leagues, October 15-16, 1938, at Warinanco, N.J. Between teams of four boats, Atlantic M.Y.C. for the Metropolitan and Marblehead for the NorthEast Leagues. Light, variable wind both days. Three rounds completed. Kenneth Lloyd, O.0.D. Marblehead (N.E. League) F. Courtis 22 H. Dixey 21 D. Goodwin 35 A. Mattson 29 123 107 _ This was the first race between these Leagues; it is to be an annual event, and the prize is the Tex Foster Trophy. C. H. FARLEY, Secretary, M.Y.R.A.A. CADILLAC M.Y.C. (DETROIT) Enclosed is a snapshot of part of the fleet of the 6-m. of the Cadillac M.Y.C. of Detroit, taken during the Commodore’s Trophy race on October 9. The winner for 1938 was Stan Warwick, the defender, Wim. Robertson. Wind 8 to 12 m.p.h. On October 16, seven 6-m. sailed for the Cadillac Trophy, a beautiful bronze anchor on a bronze and mahogany base. This Trophy, being only 15in. lone by 5in. wide, is said to weigh in the vicinity of 2 Although the competition was very keen, it was a day for light-weather boats. The wind died out completely at times. The boat favoured in this race was Walt Foote’s ‘* Zephyr,’’ but when the scores were tallied, Archie Arroll’s full-bodied ** Heather ’’ took first place with the ‘* Zephyr ”’ 2nd. Stan Warwick, picked to win with his ‘**Trophy Winner,”’ did everything but swim with his model. This race climaxed the racing season for the 6-m. Many of these races will be sailed over and over during the winter months, for all of these boats were well skippered, and the outcome close. WALTER C. FOOTE, Commodore. MARINE 261 MODELS AMERICAN NEWS By C. O. BROOK HE boys have been plenty busy at the wind- pet model. It will be well if Club Secretaries and individuals write letters of commendation to Walter Bithell in the news again. After taking the National A-class event in September at Grand Rapids, Bill trots back home and takes the expensive Gillette Cup in Boston, besides nine firsts in nine different events at home. Seems hard to get that skipper out of his stride. This event took place on October 10-11 with Tex Foster as O.O.D., and resulted: Bill Bithell (Boston M.Y.C.) 58 points, W. Cox (Cleveland M.Y.C.) 44, W. Topping sppies M.Y.C.) 38, Fred Pigeon (Boston M.Y.C.) at 3820 N. Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and compliment that club. Such letters will be worth someting to those chaps when they try T up of the season. We have to put Bill wa the 50-800 class event at Boston on October 8-9, the Campbell Cup was won by Soren Pederson, of the Lynn M.Y.C., with 20 yachts competing, from eight clubs: Atlantic, Boston, Columbia, Marblehead, Long Island, Lynn, Jersey City and Red Bank. That veteran K. Baumgarten was 0.0.D. Only one round was sailed because of the number of entries, but the breezes made for nice sailing and many close finishes were made. A. Mattson, of Marblehead, and Charles Farley. of Boston, were a close second with 68 points each, and many of the skippers held scores in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Before proceeding with other results of events I want to break a news-flash that, to my mind, tops most items of the sport since its inception. That diligent, energetic go-getter from the Milwaukee M.Y.C., Walter Moss, sends me a _ letter on stationery headed ‘* Wisconsin Hobby Exposition,”’ carrying Walt’s name as Secretary, along with the names of prominent State Officials. The news: For the first time in the history of the sport Milwaukee will have Indoor Model Yacht Racing in conjunction with the Exposition. A special tank will be constructed, holding many tons upon tons .of water, nght on the auditorium floor. Made of iron pipe braces and canvas, held in place with soil, this ** pond *’ will be the feature of the show. Electric fans will be placed so that any wind direction may be obtained from light to moderate force. Actual races will be held in the M- and A-classes as well as powerboat races. In addition, replica and decorative models of all types will surround the area, and a stout iron rail will be placed about the tank to keep the crowd from creating a flood in the building by wrecking the ** pond.’’ A group will be at the pond, at all times to demonstrate how models are designed, built and sailed; books of rules will be at hand, races will be staged in the various classes time after time during the week of the show. Skippers will demonstrate how models are sailed in pairs in pond sailing and skiff sailing; how models are handled on_ the different points of sailing; everything possible about the deck equipment, etc. From the sale of tickets it is estimated more than 50,000 people will see the models raced during the week. Walter writes the most excited letter imaginable, and who can blame him. I became so excited when I read the news that I felt as though we were going to have the pool in our own living room. And there’s a thought. Think of reclining in comfort on a carpeted floor while sailing your for a similar event next year, which they undoubtedly will. That’s really boosting the sport. In his report of the Winnebagoland Trophy races on October 16, the results were as follows: wind, 10-15 m.p.h.; day, clear; O.0.D., Bill Lawrie; Scorer, John Purdy; Starter, Dick Robbins; Judges, Walt Hull and L. Matthews; Public Address Announcer, F. Best. Nineteen starters on the line from the Chicago, Oshkosh and Milwaukee M.Y.C.s. Top scorers in the finals were: Geo. Barron (Chicago) 26, Ray Harenburg (Milwaukee) 21, Walter Moss (Milwaukee) 20, Ben Ehweler (Chicago) 19. In the pre-finals, scores ranged from 58 for Barron, on down to 9 points for the low scorer. From our old friend Howard Curry, of the Mill Pond M.Y.C., comes the report that the A-class championships for the Eastern Division held at Washington, D.C., petered out to a flat failure. On this attractive 2,000ft. by 156ft. pool the winds simply failed to function, and, after several attempts to start, the event had to be called off. This was most unfortunate for the Washington M.Y.C., as it was the first Divisional event they had asked for. We had been hoping they would have a whale of a breeze, because they are a hard-working crew who spend much of their time attending events at long distances. I am sure none of those who entered feel that the Washington boys were at fault because of the failure of Nature to provide the necessary zephyrs to stage a race. At Philadelphia on October 23, Mr. A. W. Greeley, of the Washington M.Y.C., officiated at the M-class event there with 50 entries. Bill Perfect, of the Atlantic M.Y.C., took first with 72 points. There were two ties for second; two for fourth; five ties for fifth. By clubs the scores stood: Atlantic 52.5, Philadelphia 45, Quaker City 43.6, Washington 42, Red Bank 41.2, Warinanco 38.3, Jersey City 37.5, South Jersey 36.7, Staten Island 29.3, Irvington 21. Dr. Stout and his son Harry, together with Frank Ayer were assisting as officials. The O.0.D. reports there were no protests, no complaints of any nature, and in all the event was a marked success. In the first Inter-League race, between the Metropolitan and the League about Boston, the Metropolitan League won. Reports are meagre except that it was a hard-fought contest with both teams putting up a real battle. Since the best skippers for the season were members of the teams of the respective areas, much could be expected. This event came as the result of a challenge issued in open meeting last February by Tex Foster to the best team the down-easters could get together. Leave it to Tex to start something like that. At the Eastern Division Annual Meeting, Frank Anderson, of the Red Bank M.Y.C.., was elected President; Tex Foster, Vice-President; Paul Dezendorf, of the Warinanco M.Y.C., Recording Secre- 262 MARINE tary, and Andy Anderson, of Red Bank, retained as Treasurer. This writer receives so many, many requests for up-to-the-minute Rules on the several classes that we begin to wonder what changes are being made; each writer states he hears that additions have been made in the M-class rules relative to spinnakers, reaching jibs, etc., and in the A-class that the last book of Rules dates back to 1928. We would like MODELS “ MODEL SAILING CRAFT” HE New Editionis now well under way, and ac will be priced at 15s. It will contain much new matter, including new designs to Aclass, M-class, International 6-m., 10-rater and 36in. Restricted classes. to be refreshed and informed if changes are made, O.K., John and other officials? Noting the new name of a clubin the report, the Quaker City M.Y.C., we wonder who they are, where they hail from ‘(we assume Philadelphia), and who their officers are. These columns will be glad to publish the news if you care to send it in. Don’t be bashful; after all, you remain incognito if you remain silent. There seems to be so much activity in model yachting these days, one wonders just what the future will be. It certainly looks bright, ponds being constructed or improved, new clubs forming, countless designs and boats being constructed; certainly those who have worked for the future of the sport in the past decade should be able to sit back this winter and feel quite satisfied with the results of their efforts. And there is still another pond nearly completed. Word comes that the Montclair M.Y.C. has had a beautiful pond built just outside Patterson, New Jersey, 900ft. x 250ft., with very little obstruction around it. Such news items are of paramount importance to the sport. It shows that Public Officials are becoming conscious of the fact that model yachting is neither a local nor a passing whim. And Mill Pond reports that the recent hurricane tore the granite wall apart when the heavy seas swept over the highway and up over their sailing grounds which are, incidentally, situated with a bare 200ft. separating the pond from the sea. Their club-house was converted into an indoor pond with 17in. of water on the floor, and the members found their models floating about as jaunty as you please. No damage was done to either models or buildings, fortunately, though there was plenty of mess to clean up. Now they plan on having the county erect an iron rail fence instead of the granite wall, which will eliminate the past difficulty of a dead spot at the starting line. And that’s that until next Editorial and Publishing Offices : 52, FETTER LANE, LONDON, E.C.4. Telephone: Central 9914. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Inland, 7s. 6d. per annum; U.S.A. and Canada, $2. 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