Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 1, Issue 1 – March 1945

C. H. FARLEY, Editor. 87 Quincy Street, Med’ford 55, Mass. MODEL YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION 1921 – OF AMERICA – 1945 The t)biect of this Associatii.in is to encourage and promote the designing, buildmg, alld r<`cillg of mode.I sailin;;. .yachts, and to establish uniform I.ules and regulatious foi' t,he coiiduct of tlie si ort. Model ya,cht clubs in the United States or possessions having a roster of not less than ten .]1emb€..rs lirc elig.ible for membership in the M. Y. R. A. A, Annual dues aLrc ten dolliirs. Appliciitions for. membership shall be mflde ill wi'iting to 6]ie Natiolial Secretal.y, aild shall be signed by the Commodore and Seci.ctory of tlie .qLpplicant club, stating` the number of membei.s the applicant club hits, and accompanied by a i-.et. of tell dollai's, as dues f or the calendar year, to bc returned if the a,I)plii`,ation is ]`ejected. A n`odel }.acht oolr`peting in ally National Divisiolitll or Invitation Regatta musL be registei.ed in the M. Y. R. A. A. Mcmbei` clubs i`ro gi.ou|)ed in divisiolis, the Eastern, Mid-western, and Pacific, and ai.e units forniing the M. Y. R. A. A. Each division has its o\vn regiontll oflicars and di','isioiial cliampionship I.aces. ..l`he National Associatioli h`is dii.cct chai.ge of tl`e NatioL.al Cllampionships a]id otlier Nationul Ruces, und promulg`i`tcs Rules and Re`g`1latlous t`or the conduct of the sport. J,,,,,,,ll,\,,,',,,,l',\,,\,,|,\,,\,|,,,I,\,,\l'|,,t,,I,,,\,,|,\.,\,,,',.,I,,,,\,I.,\,,\,', YOU SHOULD joIN THE M. Y. R. A. A. BECAUSE YOU OBTAIN Protei.t,ion of it,s Constitutioi`, Rt;gulfltiolis, Sailing and Rating Rules. Pi.estige for your hobby.. club and Country. Opportuiiity to share the destinj' of your chosen sport, nationally, a]id politically. locally, natiolially, iiiter, Inductance into tlie finest comradeship of any sport. A wider social radius of friends a]id kindi.ed spirits. Participation in Dii-isional, i`-ationa,I and Internatonal reel.eative competition. A greater siitisfilction from the time and substance expended aiid the o.xpei.icncc gained. q,,,,\,||,\|,\,+*\,~,,I,\,,,',,,\,,\,,I,\ll,\,,,,,,|,,,|',\,,\l',,,\,,,l',.,,,I\,h,\J YOU SHOULD SUBSCRIBE TO MODEL YACHTING MONTHLY BECAUSE YOU OBTAIN Official repoi.ts of what is going on. Latest National and L{toal news. Instructive anil infoi'mative articles. A liberal educatioli in all aspects of Modern Model Yacliting. Up-to-date plans of successful yachts of all classes. A broaLd exchange of aesthetic, scientific and practical ideas and infoi.mation. Photo repi-oductions of yachts in a(.tion and their skippers and their haunts. Columns devoted to genei.al discussioll, new ideas, suggestions and comments. SUBSCRIPTI.ON, ONE YEAR, $1.50 MODEL YACHTING MONTHLY VOL.I, NO.1 MARCH,1945 A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Model Yacht Racing Association d£ America, and the Editor and his as8o~ ciates wish to provide you with closer knit fellowship, inspiration, the latest in designing, building and racing tech- niques and a medium of rapid exchange of ideas and opinions. Through these things we will grow. Keeping in mind that wie are all working toward the same goal, the contribution that Model Yachting as a Recreation can make toward better, I uller and more enjoyable living, we can find our different and varied appl.oac'hes to this goal interesting to each other through these pages. If you are not already an active Model Yachtsman, we hope to interest you to become one, if your are a Model Yachtsman and do not belong to a club we hope you will join one. ..{f` TED HOUK, President Dear fel)ow model yachtsman, Model Yachting Monthly represents the cumulative efforts of many model yachtsmen, whose motives are purely the preservation and advancement of our interesting Sport and Recreation through the difficult wair years and beyond. ..In establishing ``M. Y. M.", the clubs and Executive Committee of the PHOENIX SPORTS CLUB The Phoenix Sports Club has just been elected to memberchip in the MYRAA. This club i8 situated in Philadelp'hia, and i8 a group of enthusiasts with 100% model yachting spirit. They will have a fleet of 14 M'8 and 3 A'8, and in addition plan to build an X-Class fleet. We sinceirely hope this new club will get right into the competition and go places. Welcome, fellows, we are glad to have you among us. your club is not a ,meniber of the Model Yacht Racing A8sociation of America, we cordially invite you to join with us in planliing and living out the future of Model Yachting. We all hope that you will enjoy our :::tr?bffiuctfea]tom:tgsa:;an=:8a::dti:stg::n:i;:i support. The Editor and his Staff are furnishing their efforts gratis, and for this they have our continued praise and thanks. I am sure that you will join with me in wishing their efforts to be crowned with great 8ucce8s. Happy Sailing, Ted Houk, President, M.Y.R.A.A. PLANS NEEDED ! We need plans for A, M, 6-M and X-Class models. For good reproduction draw in ink. Include waterline8, buttocks, diagonals and rabbet-line if possible. Draw sail-plan about 1-8 or 1-10 Size and have body plan full size, with profile and plan view half-Size, or make all full size or half size. Make lettering large enough so it can be read w`hen r'educed` to 1-5 Size for A and X Class and 1-4 size for 6-M and M-class. Get everything on one sheet please! .`J EDITORIAL NATIONAL NEWS This first issue of Model Yachting Monthly demonstrates what i8 in store for Subscribers. It is your magazine, for your entertainment, information and edification; for exchange of ideas, and for discussions with each other. Do you want to know what i8 going on? Have you a squawk, peeve or phobia? Have you any constructive ideas, Mr. Archie Arroll has been appointed Chairman of the National Open Water inventions, theol.ie8, 8ug,ge6tion8, pic- tures, drawings, plans, cartoons? You do not have to remain inarticulate any longer. We know you can and will back up this publication. .We need a lot of material. Send in the local news and gossip about Joe Skipper and his adventures, trials and tribulations. Tell us wbo is building what, and how. Look thru your picture album and Send us good clear pics, or better Still, the negatives only. They will be returned to you. Don't be bashful, but mail us your literary and aesthetic efforts-we will be glad to assist in editing if requested. Each issue will contain National and Local News, Articles, Question and Answer departments, Suggestion Box, Official reports, etc. Supplements will consist of 4-page.folder of photographs, as in 1944 year book, or a folded Sheet of plans of racing yachts, diagrams of other things as well. Tihi8 magazine will take the place of the annual year book, and provide more material in the long run, and keep you Sailing. Committee, whose duties are to draft appropriate proposals to the Exec. utive Coinmittee for action. Membei-s of the Open Water Committee are: Archie Arroll, Ch., A. R. Lasisel, Goo. Atthowe, Chas. Heisler, Chas. Wankc.r, A. H. Beecher, Geo. Steinbrecher. Mr. Arroll writes: ``As I understand #,yakL-ila3,sie|i:eowracreedc,ognnaiz;eed|ybt¥etF|e, 6-M, X; and M Classes. I may state that the Midwest Division have plans undet' way to inaugurate Open Water Divisional Championships to be held this season. It is their sincere wish that the Eastern and the Pacific Divisions v#Lhstehe]st¥.:I;r][yYa#£#h]t]:pfraoL!efci.j,]f]Le right up to date. The more subscriptions we get, the bigger and better magazine YOU will get. We are positively NOT going to bleat and grovel in every issue for "more subscriptions." Either we get your Support or we don't. The answer is, ``Please subscribe, or the magazine will die very young. When funds run out, Adios!" Another thingulon't squawk if you find no news of your club or division. The Editor can't make up news like the Axis makes up fake wat.-news. Get someone in YOUR club to send in the dope. THE LAUNCHING OF "NANCY LEE" M-CLASS Bob Matheson, Seattle M.Y.C. PO,ge Two TheT]iNKpfijRfliA8O_N_a TUNE: The Battle IIymn of the Ropublio Parody by Corm. 0. V+AFT ABt|TTOCK Illustr.abed by RELrm She wears her pink pa,]anaB ln the Burner whom ltB hot; She wears hop woolen nlgivtle in the winter whom itEi not: And Bonetimog in the wintor`, and ElometineB ln the fallShe Jumps 'twoen the Sheets with nothing on at all: CHORUS: Glory for the pink pajama, E:fya;:rh:ieg:iEEf;:#::,glamour.fl: The BheotB zmiat oovol. all: E:: E3gb:= ::¥t!:ia=: =£r:?b:#oT:¥ ::. ?thg:oE:;got: A lovely par`achute Bpinrnkel'-the boot of all the i.ot; The yacht goes marohlng on! CHORUS: Glory for the Pink Pa]aria,a, They tnako wonderful wind-jamera ; Glory for the Pink Pajamas, The yacht goes mar.ohlng on: She wears no pink pajamaB ln the Burner whom its hot; ::i ;::wa:;8:i:BEi!:i:EF:g:i:: ::I t!: g:fi:: ::3nti:Bf::i; - J=-% / - <---- +-,1-- i:- in}fl SYNCHRONOUS SHEET CONTROL By C. H. Farley (All rights reserved) SINGLE BOWSER ON FORESIDE 0F MAST Speed and accuracy are essential in model yacht racing. Simplifying. the control of sheets saves time. Ththile skippers can locate and operate adjustments on their own yacht, they often have difficulty in adjusting sheets on another yacht upon request of its skipper, and lose much time trying to do so, as in some old-fashioned rigs there are four sheet-bowsers besides a few others for jackline tautening, etc. Even the skipper familiar with his own gear loses time adjusting multiple bowsers and fumbling with sheet--hooks. With a SINGLE BOWSIJR, adjustment becomes simple and speedy, as it coiitrols both main and jib sheets, and lets the sails out, or pulls them in simultaneously and at the same angles, in one operation. There is a VERNIER BOWSER rigged on a jackline or wire runner on the jib-club, which allows adjustment of the jib separately from the mainsail. It is often desirable to have the angle of the jib outboard greater than that of the mainsail in beating, or less when punming or reaching. In skiff sailing the synchronous sheets are particularly useful, as one can 1.ow up to the yacht, yank the single bowser, turn the vane, and be off on the next point of sailing quickly. With the o]clfashioned multiple sheets, unhooking. them or ti.ying to hook them up is a waste of tine and has lost many a race. In pond sailing the single bowser cn the foreside of the mast can be operated without kneeling down or stoo'ping` over very far, unless the vane also has to be operated by hand, or adjusted. Although the Single Bowser control on foreside of mast is mainly used on classes such as the 6-Metres, A, and X, where a full sliding rig is not permitted, and where the vane is used, it can also be used on a full sliding-rig, or with Braine g.ear. With the latter gear, belay the deck-end of the main sheet to a hook engag.ing. the shackle instead of tying the sheet there. When this hook is detached it will then be possible to operate the quadrant for steering, as the hook is also attached to the cross-lines leading to the quadrant.I Careful adjustment will be necessary so that enough slack is provided, to prevent action of t,he quadrant when beating. and for proper operation of the quadrant when steering is necessary. RIGGING PLAN See the plan `Synchronous Sheet Control" for method of reeving sheets and fitting.s used. The sheets are shown in the drawing as crossed, but this is done for clarity in tracing the leads. The sheets will straighten themselves out when rigged and operated. T0 RIG theF:rosrtr::t;oPs#oenT#h°snait]:ebgftc,h:nit hauled up to their proper tension. Belay the main boom and jib boom in the beating position with scrap line. Prepare the Round Bowser and the Stop--bowser by drilling holes thru which the jackline passes. Have holes in Round Bowser just large enough to allow it to slide without bruising the line, yet tight enough to "jam" when the sheet pulls downward on it. Note that the small screw-eye is placed at an upward angle, giving. a toggle effect to jam the bowser and prevent it fi.om slipping`. The three holes are best spaced as shown. Holes in the Stop-bowser are a trifle larger than those in the Round Bowser, so adjustment can 'be made easi`Iy. The purpose of the Stop-bowser is to provide a reference stop, and may be placed where the best beating position is estab1ished. When the Round Bowser touches it, the adjustment can be repeated. The reeiring of the jackline throl|gh these close-fitting holes is simple if the ends of the line are dipried in Amberofd, Celluloid Cement or si)me other quickdrying adhes!ive. Let d.ry, then shave off Page Ftoe # end of line to a sharp point. The stiffness imparted by the adhesive will allow you to reeve the line through the holes with ease, without ravelling or collapsing. THE JACKLINE should be of heavy braided linen line, obtainable at sport- traveler, allowing the jib to travel outboard on both sides of the centerline of the yacht. ing. g`oods stores. The leng.th of the jackline will depend upon the class of yacht and the dimensions of the sail-plan. up thru Sheet Fairlead at top of g.o(iseneck, up to swivelhook eye. Leave excess line for final adjustment, belaying with a. half-hitch. From 20 to 24 inches is about right for a mainsail 20 x 70 inches. Leave plent,y of extra line when rigging, and do not cut off finally until the wrtole rig. of sheets and jackline is completed. MAIN and JIB SHEETS must be of the best material possible. When wet, ordinary line will shrink so much as t,o destroy the proper set of the sheets in beating, and may also stretch when a strain is placed upon it. Use waterproof casting line. which is braided and coated with a waterproof finish. This type of li'ile is usually colored yellow or orang`e. Tapered line is unnecessary. When the Bowsers are rigged on the Jackline, fasten the lower end of the ]attor to the g.ooseneck-bolt with a small wire S-hook. Fasten the upper end tempora'rily by the same method to the bolt in the Tension Collar. Shift the latter until the Jackline is taut. REVING THE SHEETS The Sheet-Fairlead, at top of Gooseneck, prevents the sheets from fouling the end of the jib-club or the projecting' edges of the gooseneck. JIB SHEET (using Traveler and Jockey). Fasten one end of the sheet to eye in Jockey; lead sheet up thru eye in jib-sheet hook, and back thru eye in .Jockey; then up thru Sheet Fairlead to fish-tackle swivelhook eye. The return band is necessary to give equal play to both main and jib sheets. JIB-SHEET (using Jibsheet eyes or fairleads, no traveler). Fasten one end of sheet to either fairlead or jibsheet eye, lead sheet up thni eye in jib-sheet thh°e°nkfBdt##sth°ee°tppF°as££f]ee!.ib-£*ese*j%¥:.' hook eye. Leave a yoke by allowing slack in line between jibsheet eyes. The jib-sheet hook will then act as a sort of .:,=j,. S,,i- MAIN SHEET. Fasten one end of sheet to shackle on main sheet slide, lead up thru eye in Main-sheet hook, then forward thru Main Fairlead, and TRAVELERS OR HORSES Travelers, or Horses are provided so the main and jib sheet can be led directly downward a little outboard. On large yachts a decided twist may develop in the upper part, o±. the sail where t,he sheet is belayed on the center-line of the yacht. However, on a model with comparatively little sail area such twist is not often apparent, hence many skippers belay the sheets amidships with no disadvantage. Others prefer having tile jib alone working on a traveler, with the main sheet belayed amidships. CHECKING THE SYNCHRONOUS SHEETS The Mainsheet should be hauled in so the main boom is amidships. Adjust the jibsheet so the jib-club has a travgl of from one-half an inch to an inch on either side of the centerline of the yacht. Make this adjustment with the Vel.nier bowser on jib-club about in the center of its jackline or runner. Now check the sheets for reaching and running positions. For running, the sheets should let both sails out as far as possible right up to a right angle from the C. L. of the yacht, at equal ang`1es. The main boom must not hit the shrouds. A little experimenting may be necessal.y to obtain equal travel, and an eye or a fairlead adjusted. When all is in proper working order, fasten the upper ends of both sheets permanently and cut off the excess ]i]ie. Adjust the Tension Collar so the Jackline is not overlong, cutting off the excess line. A lashing should be put on all loose ends of line where knots are made, for a neat appearance. Carpet thread from any 5-and 10 cent store is suitable ±`or lashing.s, and comes in several colors. FITTINGS Wire parts are of 1-16th inch diameter wire. Stainless-Steel (S. S.) is ].ecommended. Parts made from sheetmetal are thin g.auge S. S. Porcelain eye for Main Fairlead, if not obtainable, may be replaced by turned brass, plastic, or eyes such as are ii.sed for leads on fishing rods. The iMain Fairlead is fastened to the collar by winding. brass or copper wire around it, over and over, and soldering. The wire Vernier-bowser and runner is made from S. S. wire. The runner can be 1-16 inch, the bowser itself .,an be thinner wire. If preferred, a Jackline can be rig.ged instead, with a plastic bowser. To make the wire bowser, take a piece of wire 5 or 6 inches long., and turn three or four loops around a small drill held in a vise. The drill should be of smaller diameter than the runner wire, so that the fit will be close. Then bend the wire to the center-eye as shown in dl.awing., and finally wind the other end of the wire around the drill in three or four loops. Bend the whole bowser slig.htly off-center, so it will g.rip the i'od tightly. You may have to spoil a few bowsers before you get the knack of it. Mount the bowser on the runner, and solder the end supports on, and sci.ew onto the jib-club. The Kickstrap is made from flat sheet metal, cliliched around 1-16 diam. wire, and soldered to it. The ratchet holes are cut with a coarse round-file. In place of the end flanges, a half-collar may be used, as shown. Rig`g.ing hooks are easily made \iv;.th 1-16th diameter wire. Two small long- nose round pliers are useful for this operation. Joints at eyes should be soldered for good appearance and additional strength. Ririgs are made by taking a length of wire, about a foot long, and winding same around a small drill held in a vise. The result will resemble a spring. Cut off rings by clipping with end-cutting pliers, or sawing off with a small jeweller's saw. All rings will be of equal S;Za;reThief jd°:gftrs:dray be closed up and SOLDERING STAINLESS STEEL Ordinary core and flux solder, or ordinary soldering flux used for brass or German silver is not suitable for work with stainless steel. The latter material requires a flux containing a copper element which "plates" the steel. Dunton's soldering fluid or some similar flux specially made for stainless steel soldering should be used. Halfand-half solder should be used with it. Such soldering wire may be obtained in coils, either 1-16th diameter or 1`8t.h diameter. Slnall bits may be cut off and laid on the work, thus saving the solder and keeping. excessive and unsightly lumps from forming on the work. DISMANTLING THE RIG Using hooks and rings a€ ends of lines eliminates tying` and untying knot,s when it is necessary to un-rig or re-rig the gear. Lines will be considerably shortened if knots do not get re-tied exactly as they were originally, and the trim of the sails will be disturbed. Use of hooks at deck-end of fines or sheets is not recommended, as such hooks tend to topple over and get jammed or twisted, thus shortening the sheets. A fixed eye or shackle is safest. To dismantle the rig, un fasten the swivel-hooks from the round bowser and pull through the sheet-fairlead. The main sheet will have to be pulled thl.ough the main-fairlead, and the mainsheet hook near outer end of boom spread and unhooked. The jib sheet is unhooked from the ring in the end of the vernier line. Both main and jib sheets are then coiled and left on deck or dropped through the hatch. The ends fastened to the jib and main-sheet slides are left undisturbed. THE TERMITE fo]£#es|`:pr#::ehseanf];uhn£3f:nv%Sr;nggo°d°± And that is why, to your complete dismay, Your perforated model sank today! Page Son¢n » MODEL YACHTING MONTHLY Vol. I MARCH,1945 No.1 Published Monthly by THE MODEL YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA C. H. FARLEY, Editor, 87 Quincy St., Medf ord, Mass. Subscription $1.50 a year 5. Upon receipt of proper Measurement Certificates and fee, the Treasurer shzill allot a Registration Number (or register) , and affix the official stamp and his signature. 6. He shall also issue a Registration Card for each yacht registered or 1.eregistered, which shall bear the date of reg`istration, Class, Register Number, and names of yacht and owner. and t,he Club affiliation. PATRONS A. R. Lassel T. W. Houk Aims Ballantyne IIai.I.y Richardson Montclair MYC F. L. Pigeon SPONSORS Thomas Allen Long Island MYC Thomas Allen Jr. Boston MYC G. E. Steinbrecher Deeper Hudson MYic Jab. MCKinney M" Pond MYC A. I.I. Link 100% Boston Montclair I)eepei. Hudson SUBSCRIBERS C leveland Forest Hill Lynn 7. The Treasurer shall deliver one Measurement Certificate and Registration Card to the Club Secretary. The duplicate measurement certificate shall be placed on file by the Treasurer. M. Y. R. A. A. DUES The National Treasurer announces that club dues for 1945 are payable Jam. 1, with 30 days' grace. Remit to W. F. Post, Treas., 3054 Coleridge Rd., Cleve- land Heights 18, 0. All rights reserved. Nothing. that appears in this magazine may be reproduced, either wholly or in part, without special permission of the Editor, acting for the M.Y.R.A.A. or from a contributor who reserves his rights. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Measurement Certificates and Registration Cards shall be valid only during` the calendar year in whichi they are issued. 2. No number or Registration Card shall be issued unless Measurement Certificate is submitted. 3. All Measurement Certificates shall be upon forms obtained from the M. Y. R. A. A., and shall be properly made out, in duplicate, with the date measured, and be signed by the Measurer and Secretary of the Club to which the Owner belongs. 4'. M'easurement Certificates shall be transmitted with fee to the Treasurer of the M. Y. R. A. A. for the purpose of registration. Page Ebghi THE "BREEZE" The "Breeze" will no longer waft its perfume to mortals, having` a,ommitted hari-kari in obeisance to the new sheet "JModel Yachting Monthly". The "Breeze" has turned over its subscribe.rs, cash balance and good will to us, and we hope we can do as good a job for the sport as did this gallant little publication. Subscribers to the "Breeze" whose subscriptions have not expired, might but for this notice exclaim, "Gypped again!", but NO; a list of these has been `:ompiled by Dr. Houk, and instead of the "Breeze" they will get enough issues of the new magazine to round out their unexpired subscriptions. Congratulations to the "Breeze" policy "We pay off!" The Editor of MYM has' to be producer, book-keeper and stamplicker, so if you don't get what is coming to you, please notify us. EASTERN DIVISION NEWS The Boston MYC has elected the following officers for 1945: F. L. Pig'eoli, park where their lake is situated, which sort of g`ummed things up worse. We all hope that J. C. will be rejuvenatec' Soon. gr:]gE¥;'Siv:ta8se::?.r:2:1:e:L:e:?r¥;:ga-:&¥iocg.3;:; C. H. Farley, was given a vote of thanks 1`or his long` services, having been an officer, off and on, for 8 years. It wail voted that every member of the club be assessed for the new Magazine. The New England League, comprising Marblehead, Lynn, Rhode Islal.[d and Boston, plans to hold 5 interclub races during 1945. It is expected that these races will revive the spirit of conipetition among these clubs and stimullztte building. Great and friendly rivalI.y was enjoyed for many years in races between teams from these clubs. Each club will provide transportation to their respective ponds for visiting teams. OPA take notice! Howard Curry, Secretary of the East ern Division, has a new M under construction. L.E:Ts|ynadIT#S6ffrtgebruf|#ngo:,eff#s: :iiep?£ntkheedmafnsdaw€#e%g°re[:dyTs9:X:%:. the first race of the season. The Clove Lakes MYC has elected the following. officers for 1945: Henry A. gj#'GCuos=n6.#grfT|T'rRBeraars-st:g#,G:`ro.- MILL POND MYC has at least two skippers in sunny Florida, Messl's. I]rickson and Sainsbury. Althoug.h far ±`rom home they are still interested in models. Which reminds us that former 1'res. H. L. Cheney is also in Florida. Maybe they will bet together and do a little sailing down there. ERNEST A. BULL We regret to announce that M6-. Ernest A. Bull, Treasurer of the MYRAA from 1928 to 1934, and fuFcerbpearsse°dfat*eayp:%Sdpdeec#a;i January 25, ag'ed 80. He was a Fna€teorurbu:Lpdoerrt°hfasm]%gtelaya:.%;Si friend and booster. Most uriodcl yachtsmen have a son, daughter or other relative in the U. S. Armed Forces. Many of these were active in the sport before entering the Service, and t'hey would be more than pleased to have MODEL YACHTING MONTHLY sent them. Why not subscribe in their name? Rates same as for U. S. A. for those overseas. full service rank and address. Give Bed ford, Treas. ; Al. Schnauffer, Sec., 6 ' &rr?nt\8[:chtav.trp£:::tRh£:Fmfnnd;Ski:.;e¥;?i ;:isg.C]huobur%?ea¥3r¥]]:gh;£¥::tE]earnthso#yh; veneer inlaying with model yachting. subjects. We would like to see some ol. this fine color-work. Robert Ballantyne, of the R. C. A. F„ a::b:::a;inogu:ngTgnt:gil:g.1y,SiifTerruF: nor has it that he will shortly marry a Scotch lass. Congratulations, and happy landings ! Bobby, KEN LLOYD of the Jersey City MYC 1.eft ±`or overseas last March and at present is in France. We remember 'nis famous M-Class, yclept "Hat,tie-gardlebrugglesmith," which created almost as fi:d:i.,::,:spclff:e:;i::d;e::ethbe:#:etefr:e:;pe;:,; such strange nomenclature, and were often observed suITeptitiously biting their nails trying to write the names out. The J. C. MYC has been strugg.1ii`ig along. and the army took part of the Vice President Hei8ler at the Mike Page Nine M..ID-WEST DIVISION NEWS The Tre-pol-pen M. Y. C. held their annual meeting and election of officers Dec. 3 at the home of A. J. Fisher. New officers are: A. J. Fisher, Commodore, ]002 Etowah Av., Royal Oak, Mick; Tom Williams, Vice-commodore, 1722 Belle Av., Flint, Mich; James Lennie, See.-treas., 18674 Grandville, Detroit, Mich. Mr. Fisher was ag.aim elected Commodore over his protests of "being. iii.::!#Einf;;s;:!ig,;I:iaij`e;n:o!l:ng:#i ::gin:°nbee*hg::]d[gg:°ovrerath=reewtr¥;F,¥p%± long. aftei- the rest of us have g`one by the board! We only hope so, anyway. He.s a g.reat sport, and always adds E]eucehvetr°:::eg%J;°¥£:#f°rfoihethdeaYts¥# long. enough to come over. Even though by his own admission he seldom finishes i::asr:I:e§;r¥ioso:d;§f:=i¥:hde]tE8;;#;S]sp¥hs;;ebso:u:t: JIM LENNIE'S A-CLASS "O-AT-KA" #°%:i:anyL,#dHaey;£tto:a]Sai°e]taoybtgfaeat:2j The Forest Hill MYC, Cleveland, 0., has elected the following officei.s for After the meeting Mrs. Fisher served 1945 : ynhaftacsthe,:i.::it:u:a`,I."buencah';,uP|utc.wu|.g: a`hnene:n[;h`tcr:u¥]%S t¥earty rFa¥:i :tnsj°¥:id; head was when Tom Williams wanted t. put all the spare olive and cheese appetizers in his pocket to eat on the way ca#FRDd..,S6hi%*isfn8°[moT%dh°£:e;'Rto3n5aii 96utIvfeii,uci|%r8t|:ry6hf::6AEtlii::nNE:,;:: home ! %fr:#:nE'£Cfo,C°8|fiio;L3R5a°i3hc3:Pefiapedk; Gr?atteiheDest:::tndM.]a¥. A:e#tie °£ #s: Ere:8;L¥:.ez'2,3 6o]h7±o.Lynnfield Rd., Shaker cussion arose concerning' the use alld leg.ality of g.enoa jibs on the A and 6-lil tt`;]raos::.Sri a#:.heM£]u[:er Sbao!gkshea#3d c%:`i`£ find nothing. either for or against it. Mr. Arroll, an old A-skipper, said he couldn't 8t;:eysthfe::]eLseefihears'Tou*gthaastiheeycohuai€ remember. Perhaps some of our read- ersHca:,:]dcoennt];%t:3nt#S°s:ctrt:a:;bJ;efctthe Forest Hills MYC in Cleveland to see if they didn't have some bits of news. I a:eJnth;#eiLeav:LdTrheeaYLyareg:8;::tkuond(:J[ yachting in a big` way. They even sail when there's a scum of ice! Here's hoping we hear from them soon. Tom Williams says his new 6-M is shaping up fine, and we are all anxious to see it. Ruth Lennie Page Te,n Forest Hill MYC sails a sixteen race schedule on a pond that is on a former estate of John D. Rockefeller. This eiftate was g.iven to the citizens of East ;I:eT|e:`#,aia¥|:!:c'!e:v;::i:d:e£Eii:g:Fi;s6kfgidn?s: sailing` that is less mechanical than some other sailing waters. We are now looh- ];nf8afoi%8:i;%ctitteEaoss]t=waatrtchoenssthr:rcet]%¥ I,ake Erie, where we will be able to enjoy more competition with out-of-town clubs. -Arthur Newbacher RULE-BEATERS TAKE NOTICE Abe Lincoln said: "Some fellows would twist words so that even the dictionary would be disputed, and a chest- nut horse would be horse-chestnut. ' PACIFIC DIVISION NEWS S:¥{n:°w:¥etthueneb%g:sftteennurg:}ndoftea.i angle. Of course you already know about Lassels improvement on the self tacking vane, where the pintles remain il` the same rel.ation.ship to each other and the excursion is controlled by a clever stop on the counterbalance. around Sam Francisco. Major Banks has a six metres model equipped with a finless-fin-keel. W`` Three different fellows here in the neig.hborhood are working on singlcpintle self-tacking vanes. One of these foeaar:::tfatoiha:eh#!swnaeswspgeaci%l:¥.designe'j ££¥S tphreoydu¥:[[ %:te thteh£:the]asds etf8.:tti+eel; Morris Fiat.e has one that works on the principle of three rotating discs with ]iv::C5h¥i:k:i:°¥ai:fstheeepB:Ek:ifeyw¥d8 :::d£#£g iE:a|]dot£:%¥esthaendG°b]]doewn tq%t£ Gus Lassel is still knocking out val.e g.ears. We know of several ordered by F,astern skippers. Latest quirk is zi;] Sleogt.s :.¥a:n|i#e:i: e!:i¥sei:i. thiT uasl:t ;:u::€{sF£;a:net:€]:Ec:t¥e;cnet;+1:cF;t:Fteeh3t:htcekc;I;cg g`ular self-tacking vane, but has the virtue of adjustment inboard or outboal-`], so that if a yacht is cock-eyed on o.rie tack, a sim|)le adjustment takes care of that. Mr. A. M. Ballantyne's new adjunct was described in a recent issue cf the "Breeze" and allows the travel of the oscillator to be adjusted differently on either side of the centerline, producing much the same effect as Gus's new secret weapon. the ice-tons. principle to control angle. Jim Grizze]l has a little ball-bearillg honey of a self-tacker that works on a siTig.1e pintle. ;:I:]re:::I;n#c:pfitn:ttl.eho?ghnetehsbe£S;ep:rT°£be]r:¥:-:l;§ at its widest angle of excursion. Yours Truly used a sing.le pintle self tacker at :!§:gta±;:-E;:i;::ehs:tebrst:I:e¥y;gu:s:I:#y:§t¥t;: in SEATTLE DOINGS By T. W. Houk The latest developement in Califorriia is an improvement of Gus I.assel's vane that was suggested by Morris Fiare o£ Seattle. It is a positive acting screw ai.rangement that controls the vane, Ted Blackmore of Van- couver 8. C. has one, and has promised the experimental stage, and the tl`iple pint]e, counterbalance compensated vane is still the most effective. That is the kind Charlie Simpson uses on his Jawn°e[,Stee¥;ifug££:waei8B€a:iudreeffferc°tFveTy We are working now on a clubhoust g±eoan]'aF]adv±:]cgttvfienac]:¥p::::]roendotFethpeerp¥£rskDepaltment. PAUL COLLET wit'n his A-Class National Champion "PIONEER" at Berkeley, Gal. Page E`leucn A SELF-TACKING VANE GEAR An up-to-date design By#EI,rsoBn£LML.A¥.T¥.NE, The accompanying illustrations are offered to model boat skippers at this time so a8 to keep them out of the armchairs and down in the hobby shop until the warm winds roll round again and they can "keep 'em sailing." The drawings represent a lot of trial an.d error work on vanes, and the author would be lacking in generosity if he d]d not acknowledge his indebtedness to the research of Sam Berg, Gus Las8el, Tlieo. D. Houk, John Black, and others who have published their findings as a service to mode) yachtsmen. If the subscribers think well enough of this offering the author intends to follow up with detailed instructions on the construction and use of the vane, which should be divided into two categories: (a) For t'hose who buy a vane and want to know how to fit it to their boat arLd use it and-(b) For those who first want to build a vane. The thorniest problems arising f rom the use of a vane are, what to do when the wind is fickle, light, and. changeable; and What to do about controlled gying. A Vane Gear should in the main meet the following twelve conditions if iL is to ju6tif y its existence. 1. It should adequately steer a model yacht in all weights and direclions of winds, provided the yacht is not over-canvassed, defini(ely out of balance or wrongly designed. 2. It should be self-tacking. 3. ]t should not introduce unpredictable steering tendencies, due to lack of symmetry, to back-lash, to lack of sensitivity in light airs, or Lack of balance which would cause it to act through gravity inStead of being actuated by the wind. 4. It sbould be as light in weight as i§ pl.acticable, yet Strong enough so it will not break down, or become deformed under normal usage. 5. Everything possible should be done to reduce I riction in the rotation bearings of both the Vane and rudder assemblages; and lightness in weight is a MUST to acco,mplish this. 6. All Settings and controls should be visible f ron the top, and the main controls should have scales to facilitate recording of desira[ble Settings. 7. It should not interfere with the in8(alEation of a permanent back- stay nor the f ree action of the main boom. 8. It s'hould pei.nit of individual control of settings on both port and starboard tacks, allowing the most desirable course to be sailed on either tack while retaining the Self-tacking feature. 9. It should permit controlled gying, either positively quick, positively slow, or on a change of wind. 10. !t 8hbuldr not become stuck in any position due to: (a) lack of wind; (t}) faulty desi,qn; (c) extreme action of the gye. 11. It 6hou]d have limiting devices (usually acting on the rudder) to damp the violence of its actions in flukey winds. 12. It should be so attached to the model yacht that it will not be test overboard. The Vane here illiustrated if well constructed will meet in the main these twelve requirements, although sensitivity in extremely light winds and the control of gyeing require also adjustments to trim of sails, a8 the Vane is only one of the factors to success in these depart~ ment8 of sailing. Where extremes of light and heavy winds at.e encountered it ,is probably best to have two Vanes, one heavy, or to substitute a heavy Vane and weig`ht in strong winds. However, by t-he use of a I.ubber band on the two hooks shown on the vane and weight arms, heavy winds can be handled, even with a light vane feather and balancing weight. INTER-LAKE YACHTING ASSOCIATION MEETING Archie Arroll writes that at the A!i. nual meeting. of the Inter-lake Y8chting` AEls'n., which lasted from 2 until |tr,`, some time in August. He also reports that a past Commo- was quite a session. This Associatior` has over 60 clubs. The meeting` was in Yacht racing pool. f:voi:so:nE:tat|inEeg:tt¥oi:l¥auc#nr%cae]|: dimensions of 200 x 1000 feet." Pa,ge Towehoe dore cif the Cleveland Yacht Club is chairman of a waterfront developmen„ in which is to be built a new ModJ`1 Present plans call :%rt Coffc#::, Pa°nnddj g::: `ir= :fi]ekepdrohp£:: SUPPLEMENT to MODEL YACHTING MONTHLY • ALL RIGHTS RESERVEI) I - * ",_ L},.i:=- 5= aL, IgE-.g i: .€ = 5Ed / -==--.`` /. •=:€ a:a i: tJB) cO -\ t>‘ e=a`.ca®§:-Iai :*Ft\i!O§8 i I iI \ \ _ A MESSAGE FROM LONG ISLAND M. Y. C. We of the Long I8land Club have been looking forward with keen anticipation to the launching of “MOL.EL YACHTING MONTHLY.” Like most other model yachtsmen, we have felt for a long time that such a monthly was needed and could fill a vital place in the full enjoyment of our hobby. It g`oes without saying, that we have every confidence in the success of the new rna,gazine under the guidance of Charley Farley. We know that he will do the same splendicl job in this that he pl.oduced in those fine Year Books. Sport-wide distribution of a magazine devoted to the activities of our fellows and the healthy progress of our hobby, can be of real and constructive value. It can provide a meeting place where ideas can be exchanged and where those differences of opinion, which are always evident where there is a real interest in any activity, may be discussed fully and in a friendly manner. We hope that new ideas will be forthcoming in a healthy volume. They add zest to a sport and keep it dynamic. We in the East like to know what the fellows on the Pacific and in the Middlewest are doing.. What are conditions like on your sailing waters? How do you run your ordinary club races and who wins the prizes? It will be interesting to know your skippers and officers. Now-a-days when traveling is one of the forgotten arts we cannot get around to meet each other but we still would like to feel we are not strangers. Let’s remember also that everybody likes to see his name in print, it’s sound psychology. So don’t forget the accomplishments of the ordinary run-of-the- mill skipper who does not get into the big. events. The elimination method should not be used to decide whose activities to report. The champs will easily g.et recognition but it is the many guys named “Joe” who keep the sport alive. Naturally, we on Long. Island believe our boats are the best that were ever chased around a puddle. But don`t think that we do not like to study vc.ry carefully whait comes out of Boston, Detroit, Seattle or elsewhere. A new iclea in hull or sail plan is always inter- esting, and when the war has been won we will ag.aim be able to buy lumber. Ah yes – those long winter evenings when the little woman wonders what is keeping that man down in the cellar. It is then that your model yachtsman is engag.ed in one of the most interesting phases of the sport. He is satisfying the creative urge. A new ship is taking form under his tender hands. How satisfying it is to just sit and gaze at her sweet lines. But even in the midst of rapture do problems rear their heads. That is the time when a file of sound articles on planking, framing, or getting the lead on straight can be of real aid. Yes, we are for “MODEL YACHTING MONTHLY.” We are confident that it will prove a stimulus to carry us over these difficult war days and a constructive force to further the interest of our hobby after victory has been won. To the new magazine, to its editor, and to its staff we send every good wish I or success in this new undertaking. JAMES WARELL, Secretary, L. I. MYC. CHUCKLES FROM THE PONDSIDE wa¥kae]:e5|¥6¥£as’af::ema:rLyri::rt:3g:£b[: mo`tvo¥eFn a£%*,:d,:#e £%Xnfife “:¥;::era€h: spectator that there wasn’t, but he e`-idently wasn’t too convincing, as when ii[!t:o:s;¥fru¥rbdL{Sipse°£r:ii;:i:gej:E;:i:e;S;::e;;:;::gj:e!. i;.i:g:Tafso!!s::;nc;o::y#£3t,ijieofo:;a,,:ie!#e;i day, eh, fellows? y£Ei:#rs.areHo:Cecats;°%::]yyofuns£::tkedso£¥ time soon, Walter. Page F¢ficcTk ts,Ei,, I .,,,z”TOTl+I EDITORc.Hr THIS DEPARTMENT IS CONDUCTED FOR OUR READERS Make your. letters brief . You may use a pen name if you wish, but your col.rect name and add].ess must be given the Editor as evidence c,f •good faith. The Editor has received scores of let- ters expressing gratification that a mag.azine devoted to the sport has been launched. To mention all these names would be quite a job, or to answer tnem personally a choi.e. The Ed. takes space her to thank these writers, and to urge them, one and all, to do all t,hey can to make this publication bigger and better. Q. How long is a Measurement C,ertificate valid for A and 6-Meter classes? I have heard that they are good for only two years. -a. F. M. A. Quoting the new clause added to Sa.iling Rul; G-7, “If no changes affecting the Rating’ Rules have been mad`.3 in a yacht. since the issuance of a Measurement Certificate and Registration Card, the owner and Club Measurer may so state on original Certificate, signing their names with date, and send Certificate to the Treasurer for re-registration.,’ Mr. R. D. Matheson o£ Montreal writes that he will have some articll`s Q. Does a yacht with a vane have to £°:.rpe#]£bci:td£.°i:vse°r?n;ndMsaut:¥esset:mtiatt°£]i be stopped at any time? pondside ducks be constrained in cagcd rafts so the boys dont’ break their necks A. Yes, a yacht, whether having. a vane or not, coming ashore, must be stopped on all leeward or reaching boai`ds. On windward boards, the yacht does not have to be stopped, but must be tacked. If a re-trim is necessary, of course the yacht must be stopped on any i:h]#emna¥t:]5tfrilgd:u*£,:%¥:I:p:ii§:::]aa:a:i South seas look like granny’s waxed floors. He also has one for Mr. Ballal)- ;§e]:;ifa:Eu3¥{e;§t¥§g:£i§akn:::;hfe:¥fi:ea=;;:t];:; The Eclitor recently received a letter from Mr. C. L. J. Christensen, former. member of the Philadelphia M. Y. C. He is located at 3038 Sam Francisco Av., #t?;:;;i::i,.Ca:iheoau:g::is¥v:e:ili:igst;iiriees:g: ::gysifiiu;ti: ian bounnechpi;?eit 16:t£]%f thD6r}: £itr°.ut€hrbi:tyesiseFn[anhk:v±££gst8:£e°nne?nn?I:: Aleutians, and is well-and married. Congratulations, Frank. Dr. Stout hds two other sons in the service. Good luck to all of them, and happy landings. point of sailing. Q. Please quote the rule regarding finle8s fin keels or `prognatheou8 keels.” -a.C’ A. “No portion of the forward or leading edge of a keel-appendage, including ballast, may project forward of any portion of the leading’edge above. No extension or other device calculated to nullify the effect of this rule is permitted.” Ex. Comm., Sept. 6. 1942. Q. Is nylon available for making sails? Also i8 it suitable material for this purpose? g:aa;£]b:]e:§a§:e:S:,:;:#°%:€msfe;§a¥::fe::£e:t]¥9a§§c§: :¥os:i;:#,,s:i:]d*e±nho:%ey%£uece[;keGgft€ I’a,ge Si,ateen -L.M. -J.M. A. It is said that nylon parachute cloth is difficult to cut and sew and pulls out of shape. We believe this rna,terial is still on priority. WANTED ! PHOTOS of interest to Model Yachtsmen Send me your negatives of models in action, club~houses, views of ponds, skippers, gadgets, etc. I will return them with an 8xl0 ENLARGEMENT, GRATIS Photos to be used for Model Yacht Publicity purposes CHARLES HEISLER 38 Willett St., Albany 6, N. Y. BEATINE HELF== BOOK FORM IN The experience of experts can be valuable to new sailors and old-timers alike, All books on boating are available from YACHTING.s Book Department. 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