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November 1979 45; (U.S.A. & Canada $2.01 0 – HOBBY MAGAZINE S. Bates’ unnamed boat from High Wycombe winning Race 9 at the Duplex 575 Regatta hosted by Solent R/C MYC. Photo: M. J. Kemp. % 9 3 E 52, Duplex 575 — Solent R/C MYC — 19th August The Solent R/C MYC were recently hosts to a new breed of radio yachts, the little ‘575’ which is now becoming so popular. The weather was fortunately fine with a light breeze. Ideal for the little ‘babies’. One short shower did nothing to dampen the enthusiasts who had come from Leicester, Bedford, Coventry, Worthing, High Wycombe, and elsewhere to Setley Lake in the New Forest for a day’s sailing. Bob Jeffries was the OOD ably assisted by committee member Bob Matthews. We were fortunate in having the ladies who kept the competitors and spectators well supplied with refreshments served from a caravan parked at the lakeside. For some of the competitors it was their first experience in sailing in a Regatta, and it was noticeable how their performance improved as the racing progressed. Eleven boats came to the line, and a six boat schedule gave each competitor nine races. The complete schedule was finished by 5pm. Mr Kemp of Bedford won his first six races, was second in the next two and fourth in his last race. Either the little boat was getting tired, or his Opponents were getting the hang of the racing. This was sufficient to give him ample points to win first place. Second place went to one of the two lady skippers competing, Miss Jean Stevens of High Wycombe. Third place went to Mr M. Baxter of Coventry. At the conclusion of the event, Mr H. F. Middleton of Duplex, the makers of the boats, presented the trophies to the first three places, and thanked the Solent club for the effort they had put in in making it such a successful day. Later members of the local club put their ‘RM’ class boats into the water and allowed the competitors to try their hand at sailing the bigger boats. The final results were as follows: 1. M. J. Kemp, Bedford 96 6. H. Middleton, Leicester 56 Butler, F1V 2.5, 21.0 secs. and A. ©. Shaw, F1V 35 Petrol, 22.7 secs. Fastest Time of the Day Trophy went to John Croyden in 18.4 secs. Other results were: F1E 1kg Senior Junior 1. D. Harvey 22:37 1. D. Clark 23.07 2. L. Fleck F1E 2.5kg 31.90 1. A. C. Shaw F1E+(Unlimited) 1. D. Harvey 31.6 2. F. Gill 20.0 26.9 3. E. Wells 2. P. Wells 19:2 F1V 2.5 Senior 1. J. Butler *21.0 2. J. Grainger 23.6 3. A. Shaw 25.6 Junior 1. R. Heward 26.1 *New record F1V 3.5 1. G. Heward 19.2 1. Richard Heward 2. F. Lamb 24.4 2. Sue Horden 3. A. Shaw 25.9 *New Record *19.25 26.7 F1V5 2. Miss J. Stevens, High Wycombe 88 6. D. Wensley, Leicester 56 1. |. Folkson 20.15 1. D. Melvin 2. A. Shaw 23.5 2. D. Bayman 3. M. Baxter, Coventry 76 6. |. Smith, Coventry 56 4. S. Bates, High Wycombe 5. M. Clarke, West Willow 74 70 3. |. Bayman 24.5 *New Record 9. Miss E. Middleton, Leicester 10. G. Hooper, Worthing 42 36 Senior 10. K. Dyer, Hordle 36 1. J. Croyden Bob Jeffries 60.00 *19.4 31.5 F1V 15 Junior 18.4 1. S. Horden : 19.1 2. F. Gill 18.8 2. D. Melvin 22.5 3. A. Shaw 215 3. R. Heward 30.4 Petrol Eastern Area R10R Championship — Broads R/C MYC — 19th August The day started with a grey look and the worst possible wind for the water (a light northerly). Eight boats were entered from two clubs. David Hampshire OOD set a good course and the first heat was soon underway. By the lunch break the wind had dropped and the first mark was brought in slightly to shorten the course, at which stage O. Lee sailing his own design was lead boat, followed by P. Allen with a Squib/et in second place and N. Hatfield and R. Batch, both with Crackers, tying for third place. During the afternoon the wind dropped still further and the course was again modified. It was here that the experience of the Channels skippers began to show, with R. Batch dropping down the order. The final placings were: P. Allen 56 pts R. Batch 30.8 pts O. Lee 46.4 pts D. Skipper 26.8 pts N. Hatfield #44 pts S. Pepper 24 pts M. Hammond 35.6 pts J. Porter 12pts Channels nternatiame! Sed Me Sst tree places with the Broads Club the remainder. R. J. Batch National Speed anc Stsermmg Frais — Manchester — 17th June The lost imei aera in heli hie weer’s Sps]ed_ Speed Steering and Pilot Finals at Debdaie Part art Srna Sea. Seem coerses were in constant use, with connecting ‘phones, aud Sen Gea rete, Peeceedines were heid up from time to time, not as one woul sp 7S ee 2 eg poet 2 peti So Se Ce Se Teper Tee ee cles, at Dw Toe Qenerei ant Seed Gee FS Eee ee Vorer ae “SS *22.6 27.54 30.4 *New Record F1V 35 1. J. Faux Pilot Final Results F3V 42.78 Senior 1. F. Gill 140.8 Junior 1. D. Clark 138.0 2. L. Senior 139.2 2. J. Harrison 132.2 3. M. Harrison 138.0 1. D. Clark 131.2 2. G. Whittaker 118.4 F3E 1. D. Wooley *142.2 2. L. Senior 140.6 3. A. Shaw *Trophy Winner Speed Steering 1. F. Gill 139.8 69 points 1. D. Clark 53 points 2. L. Senior 63 points 2. J. Harrison 34 points 3. A. Shaw 56 points 3. G. Whittaker 31 points Geoff Heward public who decided to use Qe oe (Sap ar tour new Naviga speed records — Tot asus ea ee Teele 1. A. Shaw 2. A. Clegg 3. J. Faux tera, Fite s Sewerd_ F1V 3-5, 19.25secs, De TS Ss Merce team: Senior, John Open Hydro Regatta, Birkenhead — 5th August The second open Hydroplane Regatta held at Gautby Road was a most enjoyable day, the weather being kind, the water for a change, smooth, and the attendance from the various clubs very good. Bob Kirtley (South Shields) with his flash steam hydro did exceptionally 695 GUILDFORD MODEL YACHT CLUB Reported by Geoff Prior ai ANNUAL JUNIOR REGATTA — 8 JULY UM can | sail my yacht in the Junior Regatta at Stoke Park on Sunday?” Mum dawns with sun and this year a nice breeze. A perhaps he’ll buy me one for Christmas. Well, “Ask your Father”. Dad…… Well, this is the question asked in many households around the first week in July for the past four years at Guildford. After much delivery of handbills and notices we are proud of our exercise to advertise the club’s existence. Other clubs, whether they be radio control or power boat only would do well to think about running an event like ours, remembering that today’s children are tomorrow’s new members. Our club at Guildford is lucky to have amongst its members one or two leading authorities in the Model Yachting world and being this sort of club, this article may appear slanted towards band of club members transport yachts for static display, marker poles in case if needed, public address equipment, chairs and prizes etc, to the pond side and in our case this is the children’s had better put my boatin the water, there it goes — look at that, the best one here and it didn’t sink after Dad’s wonder glue repairs. That chap is calling us to go and get our numbers so I’d better boating lake in our local park. We considered it get in the queue, there must be twenty of us safer for young children than our own sailing here. His boat looks bigger than mine but | bet this section, but as stated before, our venture can be applied to all model boating clubs. Seen through the eyes of our young competitor it can be a day eagerly awaited. “Now where did | put my yacht after last year’s holiday? Ah! there it is under that pile of old jumble at the back of the garage. Well, it looks alright, the lead weight is still hanging on, the sailsseem OK, yes, its only 20 inches long, if it was 30 | would not be able to take part. Just right, | bet | can beat them all with this especially my mate Trevor. Oh! yes, one thing | forgot, Dad ran over it with the car, | hope it still floats, looks as though he stuck it up. | can hardly wait until tomorrow. We are the Champions… Wearethe Champions”. We leave our small friend to have a good night’s sleep and dream about winning. The day water at Elstead Moat (as those who have sailed not as fast, and her’s, well there will be aware). It has always been our policy to run a real vane type sailing race with competitors sailing in pairs across the pond. After the first pair are on their way the next pair are then sent off so you end up with a succession of small yachts racing across the pond. You will need a scorer and a helper, as the boats do tend to reach the finish at the same time. Perhaps if possible two or three members in waders in the water to help the boats go in the right direction can be a good idea. After they reach the other bank they then re-trim to race back the other way. Each yacht is issued with a number to stick on the sails for identification. | should mention that any yacht can compete up to 30 inches long and children from 0 to 14 years. Whilst this is going on, parents can look over our static display. We try to include all classes of yacht together with photographs taken of race meetings. This year we included a handout describ- number 7, it looks jolly good on my sails just like the real ones we saw on holiday last year. Now UGH! | see I’m they are calling us to the start. Right “Number 7 and Number 2 first race’’. Well, this is it. We will leave him to race on his own for a minute. As we have held four of these events now we feel that two hours of racing is enough, as interest can wain a bit if any longer. Try to persuade the local paper to attend. They nearly always will and it’s all good for drumming up some new members. Our club members have in the past supplied the prizes and we ensure that each gets something, with asmall trophy for the outright winner to compete for again next year. If you get as much satisfaction as us at the sight of the kids enjoying their racing with keen competitiveness you will feel that this is a very worthwhile exercise. Back to Number 7, “Winning boat Number 7”. | knew | could do it— look Mum, look Dad — I’ve ing our club and activities. won the trophy for a year and I’m coming back Meanwhile back to our young competitor who has just arrived at the park. “Phew! there’s a lot of kids here, what’s this? an ‘A’ class yacht, I’m not going to have to race that am I? I’ll ask Dad, yacht which looks better than my old one. Dad, will you help me build a bigger one like that one next year to win it again. Also, this nice new there? Then / wi// show you how to sail it.” Top left, tension at the start. Top right, part of the static display intended to lure new members. Below, a helping and guiding hand for a stray boat. Photos by G. Prior. – i oy? ‘tee: ¥* @ % a From our MYA Correspondent because he hadn’t been able to getto all the season’s League events, though he might have done had he known that a team place could depend on it. Argument has raged in the past about whether a person is selected to use the model operated in the trials, or if he thinks he’s got a better one, should “Racing can be very hot on your feet if you have a fast boat” — a very young competitor at Guildford MYC’s annual Junior Regatta, 8th July. Report on page 697. Photo: G. Prior ee next major international event on the horizon is the IMYRU R/C World Championships, to be held in Ottawa July 22-29 1980. This coincides with a World Championship for scale aircraft in the same part of the world, we’re told, so it may be that there will be a possibility of party-booking a fair-sized group, with perhaps a consequent economy for people in the party. Less fortunate is the coincidence of the IMYRU meeting with that of the Naviga R/C yacht championships in Hungary, which no doubt will also be billed as a World Championship. The extension of Naviga to a world rather than a European body has only just begun; Australia was the first nonEuropean affiliation and we understand that Brazil and China have now applied. It is fair to say that most of the affiliations are on the part of the power boat enthusiasts, and this must be applauded, since a world organisation is long overdue for power boaters, but it does rather mess the yachting side of things about. Two recent Naviga affiliates, Spain and Australia, are also IMYRU affiliates, and many of the older Continental organisations, as in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, etc, were already IMYRU members before Naviga was formed. All that can be said at present is that little by little the complications are being unravelled and the degree of collaboration can be expected to increase steadily. In this connection, we understand that Naviga has already set the date and venue for its next Championship — Belgium, 1982, presumably in the last full week of July as usual — and it would be a gesture for the IMYRU countries, if there is to be a Championship in that year, to avoid that date, thus enabling entries to be made by top skippers from countries with dual affiliation. It would be nice to see a strong entry of top English skippers, for example. Which brings us back to Ottawa and what the Canadians have labelled “Sail 80”. Arrangements, while well advanced, are not finalised, but we understand that the organisers will restrict entries to something like 76 boats (presumably 76 R10R and 76 RM?) and sailing will be in 12-boat races. Restricting the total fleet means limiting the number of entries from any one country, and, for a World Championship, this would seem the proper course to take. Some thorny decisions lie ahead, since inevitably some countries will not fill their full allocation, so are the vacant places to be re-allocated? If so—and it would seem a pity not to have a full fleet if possible — how are the re-allocations to be made? Equal shares to each interested country? Ona basis of registered boats per country? In the past, time has usually run out and the numbers have been made up by the host country, but it is generally agreed that this is not entirely satisfactory. A complication is that most people have to know some six months in advance, to be able to arrange holidays and take advantage of advance-booking fares etc. Please note that this is to a large extent speculation and the Canadians may have a procedure all cut and dried. However it is evident that several countries will have more skippers willing to sail than can be accommodated, and while in the past very little selection has been necessary in R/C yachting, clearly it will be an ever more frequent part of competition sailing in future, and with ‘Sail 80” only nine months away, a subject which needs thought now. Naviga events have always limited entries to three per country, plus the defending champion, and have not re-allocated vacant places. (With something over 20 categories of competion, doubled for juniors where there are three or more entries, vacancies have not really been noticeable — over 700 boats at the recent Naviga power championships at Duisburg, each entitled to three or four runs! — but with only two classes, each sailing in groups of a dozen, a shortfall in numbers would be undesirable.) As a result, eliminating procedures are well established in most countries, most having been through the various available methods some years ago. One-day eliminating events are not too popular, because so much depends on the weather and water conditions. On the other hand; a series of one-day events puts a lot of strain on aspiring competitors in travel time and cost. A useful suggestion is that individual scores inthe R/C League might be used, but this might be a little unfair this time round as it would be retrospective and a good skipper keen to represent the country might be eliminated 714 he be allowed to use that? What happens if the original blew off the car driving home and was irreparably damaged? This has usually been resolved by agreeing that the person’s skill and judgement are backed, rather than a specific person/model combination, but a yacht may take several months to work up. Other possibilities are an allocation of team places to Districts but this could mean that the strongest possible team would not be fielded, selection by results in National Championships, which would mean rearranging the 1980 RM Championships or using the 1979 results (retrospective again), or selection by committee, which would produce a strong team but possibly leave some aspiring competitors feeling hard done by. Another nettle is the question of whether a skipper should compete in both classes or whether he should be asked to concentrate on one. These are all matters which have come up in other spheres of modelling when faced with similar circum- stances. No-one would seriously suggest sending other than the best pos- sible team, selected on merit; it is how that merit is assessed or measured which causes problems. Time is passing swiftly, and it is to be hoped thatthe first step, of asking all skippers prepared to travel to Ottawa, if selected, to register their names, will be taken within the next few weeks. The method of selection may be decided at the next MYA Council Meeting, due shortly after this copy has to be delivered. It would also be nice to begin to have some idea of how many enthusiasts will be travelling over to spectate, if they don’t make the team, as already we have heard of ten; perhaps the AGM would be a time to get names down on alist? One Designs The only movement on a one-design radio class to which anything has been heard is a motion submitted to the IMYRU Executive Board proposing the adoption of the East Coast 12m as an international one-design class. This boat is apparently popular in the USA and growing in Canada, and there are one or two examples in other countries, including two in England, both owned by John Cleave, MYA International Racing Secretary. The design was, it is understood, a full-size 12m proposal of the late 1950s, and the model originates from a mould used to make hulls for tank tests. Length is 58-60in and beam (from memory) 10sin plus or minus4in (one-design?) with a draught of only 83in. It is understood that a deck moulding is available which, when fitted to the hull, standardises the beam. Although principally a light weather boat, there are many areas where it can be sailed happily, and obviously a lot of people enjoy sailing the design and are satisfied with the rule. The motion is going out for postal voting, with other matters, and a result should be known by Dec 1. It has been rumoured that if the class is accepted, the Canadians may well arrange a race ata separate venue to coincide with Sail 80. Acceptance will not, of course, prevent the introduction of other onedesign classes in the future. Voting Strength The IMYRU Constitution is under review at the moment (any change requires three-quarters of the recorded votes) and one area which has puzzled some people is the variation.in voting strength between member countries. There is quite a simple reason — votes are based on the number of registered yachts. In addition to a basic modest subscription, each country pays, in effect, a levy on each registered boat and receives one basic vote plus one extra vote for every 25 yachts of IMYRU classes holding valid certificates, up to a maximum of 15 additional votes. England holds the maximum votes (16) followed by Japan (11), South Africa (9), Australia (8) and so on. The idea is, reasonably enough, that those countries which are the most active get more experience of operating under the rules and their opinions are (and surely should be?) given a little more weight. The system does not prevent smaller members submitting motions and having them adopted, since adoption requires only a simple majority, but as things stand, the English vote (which is nearly a quarter of the possible total) is important when it comes to constitutional changes. Apart from changing the method of voting, the only way to modify this situation would be for other countries to increase their votes by ensuring that all eligible boats are certificated, and/or for a solution to be found in the USA, where if all model yachtsmen were in one affiliated body, that country would also be likely to have 16 votes. It is perhaps as well that the responsible English officials are generally respected for their experience and anxiety to act in the best interests of the sport as a whole. Model Boats
