Model Yachting News: Issue 18 – September 1984

Cypress Road 5 Crofton Court t= O South Norwood, SE25 4BB News This season is in full swing and so many events have taken place that this issue may not be able to do full justice to them. At least there is no shortage of material. Subscriptions have held up well and some response to my special offer in the last issue has been surprising, places. I _am extending with gratifying increases of sales in new countries and the offer up to the end of OCTOBER 1984 COVER PIC The SKALPEL RM of Dr. R. Stigler, which is to tha{same design as Walicki’s winn a in Vienna, is shown at the start of a race’ at that’meeting. Behind are Lupant”s:. 282 and two Terry Allen SPOT designs of Manfred and Son Richard Koller with low rig multicolour sails and in the distance P. Varga’s more traditional design. PHOTOS For the Newsletter we like to receive good quality photos (black and white only) or slide negatives. Anything different,: fittings, will be acknowledged and sails, boats sailing, unusual shots of people etc. returned where requested. library of photos held for These are also useful future use and will not be returned unless all for our specifically requested. ADVERTS We accept advertisements from known bona-fide model to finance the Newsletter by this means and yacht fitting makers who in turn we hope to help people assist us new to the hobby to find out where to get those awkwards bits and pieces that the local model shop never stocks. If you wish to place an advertisement to sell quantity production of hulls, fittings, please contact the Editor to discuss direct (01-653 sails or 7909). oo Subscriptions 1984/85 for the NEW year subscription run is: from JUNE 1984 to MARCH 1985. £5.00 post paid U.K. £5.00 post paid EUROPE £6.00 post paid ALL OTHER COUNTRIES. We have will full sets of 1983/84 supply these at the ordered with a new copies reduced plus rate of a few 1982/83 £3.00 per set copies (while still stocks in stock, last) and if subscription. Make cheques payable to: Model Yachting News Address to: 5 Crofton Court, Cypress South Road, Norwood London SE25 2 4BB, England | ene ets a T.M.Y RU. A General Meeting items were of I”yPU was discussed held which will at have Gosport a direct on 4th August 1984 bearing on the future and a number of running of the Union. The new constitution was adopted already been member Under the spread new of The to all constitution national counteract union’s sent the a and this is effective immediately. new parmanent representation, partly in the committee as past a was elected deliberate that only they were and committee a much by the involved wider English to in the are:Bennell Chairman N.D. Hatfield Vice Chairman T. Klem Norway Gen.Sec./Treasurer K. Roberts England Racing Rules Officer R. Gardner England Liaison Officer J. Cleave England J. Dejmo Sweden Publicity Officer C. Jackson England Committee Members C. Deckx Belgium R. Courtney South R. Stollery England Rules Officer Considerable discussion its rating was confirmed The Chairman rules so as and Van took place that the they that on the are based intended reported A complete RFules had running. Neil a) with attempt President Rating copy countries. impression given new officers Int. A final the OBE England commitment by on IYRU position following Australia to at Dunkirk to instructions. be by actions achieved had Rating Rules, Control shortly be will IMYRU measurement set of Competition Rules, Pacing Rules Africa been a gradual amend This process. completed:- Appendix to the issued to all IYRU Racing National authorities. b) The M c) The class rating A.M.Y.A. Comment was was made rules now about the revision had been defeated recognised authority the poor response to by a narrow margin. for the U.S.A. requests for postal votes on major issues. The revised International 6 Fngland Scotland, only and Sweden drew attention but was it which felt would the to better the to contravene metre Class two fact pass Rating countries that them the current as they an full Rules were currently were not adopted with in 6 metre the rule, a vote from registered yachts. correct interim measure to size on IYRU stop hull rather than format, developments wait for a redraft. It was should confirmed by be unless “open” the committee that there overwhelming are all Continental local or Regional reasons for championships restriction on entries. Finally asked it to was serve agreee by on Racing and the consultation on Racing Committee:- Rules future the new general Rating committee Rules that all committees to volunteers ensure should he the maximum changes. Rating Rules Committe:- Chairman Pp. Gardner England Chairman J. Dejmo Sweden Members J. Cleave Sngland Members c.T. D. Fairbank South Africa Standley Goodwin U.S.A. H. Lagneus Sweden I. New Zealand F. Marten New Zealand Tony *ioore Dole Robbe Hull Brown Prance Australia R. Stollery England S. Thompson South Africa A. Verhaus Holland chairman’s column M.Y.A. COUNCIL MEETING 8th SEPTEMBER Before opening the meeting, the Chairman requested the members present to stand in silent tribute to the memory of Bob Burton, Commodore of the Eastbourne M.Y.C., who died on 15th August, just short of his retirement. Bob was originally a member of the Clapham M.Y.C. as a junior before the war and won the “A” Class Championship in 1963 with “Reward” and in 1969 with “Bobcat”, his own design. Our deepest sympathy is extended to his widow and daughter. THE CONSTITUTION & COMPETITION RULES The Chairmen of the two sub-committees appointed to deal with the revision of the Constitution, affecting procedure and voting at A.G.M.s and proposals for new procedures for Championship entries, presented their draft amendments and the subsequent discussions occupied nearly three hours of Council’s time after lunch. This caused the meeting to be unusually prolonged to 7 p.m. However, the drafts, after some minor amendments, were agreed for inclusion as motions on the A.G.M. Agenda. FINANCE & MEMBERSHIP The Treasurer reported that the Association continues to be in a sound financial position and he forecast a balance of about £2600 at the end of the year. Three clubs, Rugely, Swansea and Warrington, had not re-affiliated this year, reducing the total number of clubs to 58. On the other hand, the Crosby M.B.C. had meanwhile been re-formed and three new clubs were elected – Ashfield, Eastleigh and York:Crosby M.B.C. – M. Williamson, 32, Saker Street, Anfield, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 ORA. Tel: 051 260 7240. Ashfield M.Y.C. — D. Proggatt, 37, Budley Avenue, Mansfield, Notts. Eastleigh & District M.B.C. — H. Harris, Bungalow 3, Glen Byre Hall, Glen Byre Drive, York M.Y.C. — P.J.M. Bassett, Southampton, Middleton, 24, S09 2QN. Ullswater, Tel: Woodthorpe, 0703 766175. York, YO2 2RS. Tels: 0904 705763. Incidentally, that, since the Cleveland M.Y.C. their local and it may be of interest to some clubs to know that authority had are treating them on financial assistance. had dropped the shown a great deal more a par with full-size It word “Model” interest it was reported from their title, in their activities sailing and giving quite is recommended that the term “Radio” generous should be substituted for “Model” where appropriate. Change of address —- M.Y.S.A. – J. Parkins, now 49, Dove Park, Hatch End, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 4EE. 1985 CHAMPIONSHIPS The following amendments and additions were made to the fixture list already announced:— 10r Class 36r 8 Gosport (Date to be announced). R36r ” Now to be held at Milton Keynes, date to be fixed. RA Birkenhead n Poole Model Maker Trophy Clapham Mickey Finn The closing dates for “A” and “RM” Class all P.M. on 24th/26th August. 27th/28th July24th March. Milton Keynes Championships will and June. be 2 weeks prior to the event except Classes — 4 weeks prior. 1985 FIXTURES Club Secretaries should note that their fixtures for 1985 should be sent to the General Secretary not later than 31st October. T.F.YR.U. TMhe Chairman gave Council a full report of the IMYRU General Meeting held at Sosport on 4th August anda report appears elsewhere in this issue. The chief item of importance was the adoption of a new Constitution, which has resulted in the formation of a Permanent Committee and with increased involvement of members from other countries. It is now confirmed that the next World Championship for the “RM” Class will be held at Fleetwood in July, 1986. The 0.0.D. will be Derek Priestley and the Regatta Secretary will be Russell Potts. RATING RULES Amendments to the 36r Class rules have been received for inclusion in the A.G.M. Agenda and will be circulated in due course. Likewise, amendments are being formulated to the 10r Class rules which affect the method of measuring sail area. If agreed, they will be proposed to the IMYRU for international adoption. “iw” CLASS RULES Up-to-date copies of the rules are now available from the M.Y.A. Publications Secretary, Chris Jackson, price 25p per copy plus 20p postage. TIES & BADGES New supplies are now in stock and available from the General Secretary, Roy Gardner. Association ties @ £3.00 each. Association badges (new style) @ £1.00 each. All orders plus 20p per order, p. & p. FREQUENCY BANDS Following a previous announcement, to make formal application to the the Model Trade & Hobby Federation has decided Government Radio Regulatory Department use by surface models of the 40 MHz band with 10 ke spacing, FM only. sanctioned, this band would become operative in about 2/3 years time. for the If PUBLICITY The magazine racing in the M.Y.A. it “Boat Buyer” will be publishing a four-page colour feature on radio its November issue, publishing date 13th October. It was agreed that will take a page of advertising material to accompany the is hoped that feature and “run-on” copies of the feature will be available for exhibition purposes. It was also agreed that the Association will take up advertising space in the “Model Boats” Radio Control Special to be published in December and also in the magazine’s revised Handbook. Both publications will include up-dated information on model yachting provided by the Association and it is also hoped to include more modern and competitive designs in the plans service. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING This will be held on Saturday, the C.C.P.R. Offices at lst December at 11.30 a.m. Francis House, in the Colson Room at Francis Street, Victoria, London. Norman Hatfield, Chairman. NAVIGA 184 Weltmeisterschaft der Modellsegelschiffe held in Vienna from July 22—29 Held at a fine site located on the Danube river, adjacent to a new road bridge and giving a large open area of water between the banks of the river which are being built up as a park and sunbathing area for the citizens of Vienna, the championship promised an interesting and different venue for a model yacht sailing race. Because of travel measured with a times I missed the practice day during which all commonsense approach by the 0.0.D. and his assistants, boat and another were dealt with quickly on the Sunday evening. familiar with Naviga rules, rigs, projecting from the RM class jib-booms beyond the deck-edge, down to the defined Racing they differ the boats were and the and my For anyone in not allowing sail roach has own not swing- to be cut fair curve. started on the Sunday morning after a short welcoming ceremony at which it was clear that all the teams were very keen to meet other nationalities and regretted very much the absence of British participation. Small pennant, club badges and similar mementos were exchanged which helped break down any language barriers. Organisation The racing races system used was followed by a frequencies the Fleet series of available meant fleet that system, races no-one with with no in any scoreboard. and thus The card used was enable anyone to A countdown of check their 3 minutes before announced on P.A., big enough to five non-scoring allowed. qualifying The radio had to change very often and the 2 boats were clearly displayed on show that competitors overall position at any previous scores time. start was displayed on a clockface as well as and three permanent race these was permanently situated or discards fleet revised fleets after promotion and relegation of a four judges in the control were used. tower, in practice out of close contact with competition. Unfortunately one of in theory to use the P.A., With the but language problem involved in an international meeting the ability to communicate closely over disputed incidents is vital and sometimes one could not to give a decision. Finally because of a “find” a judge amongst the spectators lack of volunteers the 0.0.D. as a race judge and in my view a bigger entry would have resulted also acted in him having far too much work to do. Racing Rules The Naviga racing rules are now different from both full-size and that buoys may be touched without penalty, ignored if neither of the boats protest. or The penalty for infringement is retirement “turns” simple port and starboard collision on the beat can mean “you’re out” in and collisions between boats can be from that race and maximum points with no minor penalty such as As a result a IMYRU rules, available. “sail on” depending on the judge and fellow competitors view of the amount he has been inconvenienced and it was only the high standard of sportsmanship shown at this meeting by all competitors that stopped this becoming a major problem. One can call understand that “protest” crucial in extreme but there and also the enormous race judges body of is the result was The problems with this situation are in experienced full-size Sweden, cases, severe incidents that left one or another competitor decisions. bring except with the penalty so a natural that reluctance there were several somewhat puzzled about the that the organisers were unable to in the way that has been done by literature to published in many IMYRU languages in for dinghy sailors cannot be used to interpret more complex situations. The Competition The classes sailed were 10 in each class were 29, As a result breeze the rates and and 37 X X class and RM in that order and the total were mutterings class sailed in By contrast the RM racing was that I had numbers respectively. bright sunny conditions with a pleasant allowing easy racing with the exception of one afternoon when the wind away completely. L 10 23 Rates, brought Fleetwood fell held in much stronger winds and there conditions with me. The courses laid were excellent, full olympic moored marks allowing course start given cards and showing the courses the control-tower. line triangles and changes to be used with a The distance between the plenty of width of water available in code sausages, seconds. number All with permanently competitors were which was displayed ends of the beat was around on 300m with for the wing mark. Boats As my camera appears the next couple of to have produced some acceptable pictures issues to show the best of the entry, shall use kevlar, higher density than lead to maximise the ballast levels on towards the light end of displacement for their class. my own raised lb boat the and even metal boats that were all 14.8 these over but as a general comment, best boats were beautifully finished with use of carbon fibre, keels of material with a I some comment for its displacement but Indeed, showed up well against the RM fleet in the stronger wind which was clearly unusual for most competitors. The only area where things were not mylar/tempercon light air sails and hold of The X suitable cloth in many class proved a disappointment sq.m. and I understand The original measured by 80% of the freedom of hull design was this is mainly because it is difficult to get countries. popularity in most countries. -75 highly developed was in the absence of the new that it is declining rule was restricted to a foretriangle and intended to encourage in sail area of total main sail added. Total experimental boats and multihulls but at this event many skippers used their 10 Rater or M hulls with different sails. The countries Switzerland, sending teams included China, East and West Germany, an opportunity to meet enthusiasts France, Hungary, as well as the Austrians from other countries Poland, Russia, Spain, and my own entry. it was excellent As and one hopes that in due course some progress will be made towards standardising rules to encourage more similar events involving a wider spread of interest. ERGEBNISSE = Klasse F5-M Senioren 1 2 3 4 WALICKI Janusz NALEWSKY Igor KOLLER Manfred Dr. STIGLER Robert 7 SCHMITT Gerhard 5 6 8 9 10 LUPART Helmut JOSE DE LA FUENTE FABIANO Leonhard KLORRES Rainer SUWALSKY Grzeszav 11 12 JACKSON Chris FAHNLER Thomas 16 NERGER 13 14. 15 17 NASAROW Sergej PRZYBYSZ Jerzy MANN Gerhard Steffen ZATARAIN Xabier D6 sU 12 A 96 A 136 11,75 16,5 28,42,- G 61 62.- Z 82 E 9202 F 544 D2 PL. 112 GB 1593 A 30 SU 42 PL 88 Z 38 DDR 100 E 9298 18 19 20 STRENNER Janos KOHLER Daniel ZHAO JINGGIANG H 13-2 F 1118 TJ 8401 23 LIN DUOSEN TI 8403 21 22 24 25. 26 27 28 NORKON Alexander GOUBEAU Christian JAVIER AGUIRRE VARGA Pal FEJES Janos XU XIANHE UTTINGER Werner sU 96 F 1172 E 9210 H 3-3 H 1-2 TJ 8402 Z 23. 47,59,- 65,67,—- T4,- 76,716,- 1o1.— 111,125,- 126,130,- 149,152,— 1593- 163,165,- 176,- 184,184,199,210,- 262,- Junioren 1 2 KOLLER Richard GODDERZ Guido B95 D 80 5 6 SCHUPP Christian STASCH Martin D D 15 234 H 13-11 3 4 7. 8 Schaller Florian STAWROW Alexej DAMASZK Julian FORRAI Csaba A 37 SU 421 PL 14 46,164,- 188 ,223,- 224,225,234,- 236,- Punkte —— ERGEBNISSE= Klasse F5-10 1 LUPART 3 NALEWSKY 2 4 5 6 7 8 WANG Helmut ZHENG Igor ZHAO Qian MA JUN GOLOWIN +§ETZEL Hermann SUWALSKY 9 10 11. Dr. STIGLER Robert NERGER Steffen HERVET 12 KLORRES 14 15 NASAROW Nicolai JOSE DE LA FUENTE 13. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 BUSGEN Rainer TOTH Istvan NERGER Heinz CORIERE KUKULA Hans Zatarain Xebier NIEWEG Friedl FEJES Janos STRENNER JANOS HASSLINGER Giinter Z TJ SU 82 8404 12 8405 8,50 Punkte 13.912 o4— 23,75 TJ TJ 8406 SU 20 D 20 PL A DDR F – Senioren 24,75 32,- 335- 112 40,- loo 48.- 47,- 136 1018 D 2 G 146 SU 42 BE 9202 H 1-7 DDR 92 F 622 A 2e E 9208 D 30 H 1-2 H 13-2 56,64,68,- 69,T5,- 83,- 89,90,94,99 = 114,129,- A 80 1335= 133.9- D 15 94,- Junioren 1 2 3 4 5 SCHUPP Christian FPORRAI Csba DAMASZK STASCH Martin GODDERZ Guido H 13-11 PL 14 D 231 D 80 110,- 119,12T,138,- E —- Klasse F5 – X ERGEBNISS Senioren 1 2 3 4 WANG YOBG NASAROW Nicolai WALICKI Janusz WU XINHUA 7 8 j§ETZEL Hermann STIGLER Hermann 5 6 LUPART Helmut SCHMITT. Gerhard TI su D TJ Z G 8407 42 6 8408 82 61 D 20 A 453 8409 9 LIN DUOSEN TI 1 2 3 TOTH Istvan UTTINGER Werner PRZYBYSZ Jerzy H 1-7 Ho223 PL 88 o 4 15 16 17 GOLOWIN KLimentij URBAN Josef VARGA Pal HOLLY Reinhold STRENNER Janos SU 20 A H AD H 69 3-3 15 13-2 17,75 Punkte 21,= 23′,50 24,715 26,75 Ld fs) 50,54,- 61,- 67,- To; — T4,81,= 82,- 110,115,132,- Junioren 1 STAWROW Alexej 5 FORRAI Cseba 2 3 4 6 ’84 IGA NAV Weltmeisterschaft der Modellsegelschiffe GODDERZ Guido Damszk Julian ROSE Burkhard STASCH Martin sU D PL D H D 421 80 14 708 13=11 231 56,- 88,98,11 126,- 129,- Two views of the unlucky Rainer Klorre’s RM which has a hull shape very similar to the Swedish Circus deck-stepped mast 2 which collapsed Lars in Andren one sails race, so well. possibly after Despite a minor all the fittings collision. this COMPETITION AUTUNS4 ~ chance was A reading sent to me report of model class for friends were not event caught things had I to 1983 showed thing length. beautiful decided at the locals on the note successful Second was of unusual 60’s when Bateau which event. interesting craft and and having it greeted my the already Met decision make a very pretty town of by surprise, by lunchtime size R/C model, been and windsurfer the point of with was reproduced scale version of between hulls, speed, would local obvious had a number this de and some experimented Southern with district intrigued. yachting better when to which was the in Reduit to pleasant visit Autun holiday this break, year even if with the much. the looked a I arrived even I model but assembled first wokring up them in scepticism, multihulls A in late producing in regatta magazine Modele interest in the The started my trimarans polite tris French catamarans and of shots Draper the at my but first of yachts Some which Geof issue multihull a In one of started boats by the spectacular of 22 RADIOCOMMANDES the Cap a the didn’t do on the clubs most Autun of a an lot first day launch hull influence in model form 33 design was a early for season the heatwave prevailing selection of cats wind, and area. the boats, typical dummy coffee-grinder winches, in a being of the to a major factor around five successful very complete and sheeting to high down to six French standard to in the feet full size indeed. safety netting scale points masking the lines. By contrast last year’s with hydrofoils fitted, the well-known Paul winner had a totally functional ‘catamaran of and without doubt the most unusual boat was Lucas. event and never really got This had sorted only been out, but when similar size a proa built by finished within the week before it did sail briefly showed the great speed. Because of the anti-cyclone conditions during the main meeting there was not enough constant direction in the wind to set up a speed course as had been intended, and after an abortive effort fleets. the OOD decided to set a triangular course and race the boats in The large number of frequencies available allowed a big fleet to sail>dn two halves each having 15-20 boats in them, multihulls. A relaxed atmosphere and although they were a mixed bunch and not all casual rule observance made the best of the poor conditions (for sailing!) and I was lent a very nice RM which went very well until the transmitter produced As usual with these and in an impromptu things, its own gremlin and I rammed a catamaran from astern. as soon as the official meeting closed the wind came up session I was able to sample the latest version of the model appeared on the cover of Issue 15 of M.Y.N. that With help I was able to take off the main dimensions of the boat which was a combined effort by Max Rousseau(floats) and Gilles Lecourt (main hull) and the drawing is reproduced as a guide ,to anyone wanting to have ago. The sections were just a smooth typical multihull shape (anyone familiar with the Unicorn or Tornado will understand!) and could easily be drawn up by the home builder. Several examples were sailing and were GRP mouldings, but I was unable to find out for sure if they were commercially available; but I think’ not. As a sailing venue the resevoir was superb being large and set within walking distance of the centre of a very attractive small town. If, as stated at the time, the local club stage an RM race in 1985 to celebrate the town’s jubilee, then it would be well worth a visit. I2 letters. Dear My Chris, thanks to in M.Y.N. It Bob Sterne who pointed out the sail area rule change for the 36/600 class issue 17. appears that the rules I the most used for American M.Y.A. I deliberate reference were hope and conscientious sought research can come unstuck, from and provided by a member the enclosed revised sail plan will help make of as the amends. I also read with interest his other comments and agree with him that a lighter boat would be desirable, but in TWISTER’s case a couple of things steered me in the other direction. Firstly, limited moment M.Y.N. requested that draft restriction of boats of Secondly, it this (or depth) 36 has inch a restricted class significant bearing on it is preferable to design a the righting conditions. (e.g. good heavy weather boat or a light weather in extreme flyer) circulation potential is dramatically reduced. Thus, imposed by very limited draft and an unrestricted limitations requires a sufficient weight of I chose 7 the “middle-of-the-road” boat seem to be fair on the client to design a boat to excel conditions the and will provide good competition over a very wide range of wind and water It would not weater overall the has been my experience that when designing for magazines or businesses hopefully, strengths design to class. who provide a plans serive, which, I figure, and this, in sail plan coupled with the weight of the boat itself complete with lightweight rig and radio installation, to stiffness his lead to provide an adequate righting moment. lbs as being a reasonable displacement of around the as 9.75 lb mark. stronger winds, I By using a hull gave me an all-up shape that also contributes ended up with a final figure of 9.85 lbs. Close enough!! The 36/600 and 10/40 variations were done countries where the 36R is model yachting to share in the enjoyment that it whole thing not sailed, to provide alternatives and if the exercise introduces and it However, I would suggest a not go just This still in Eruope. When I was received that the someone to then the rules inch boats around committee one more 36R rule would still but has step and the rate stretch the length a in the look at. 36 inch boats to rate the added advantage of “NEW” craft for racing. tiny fraction to (with or without hull including many more boats already The rule doesn’t even have to be converted to metric! secretary of the Australian Model Yachting Association, from Ken could the suggestion and drop the beam and depth current Roberts indicated that International class by the I.M.Y.R.U. class I.M.Y.R.U. 36 separation of mono-hulls and multihull allows all length modifications) sailing something (boats built to the why l metre. could be thing would be to follow his restrictions but in has been worthwhile. The easiest class) skippers brings to so many of us, Bob also raises a good point regarding the various types of world, for the So 1 metre class is some information recognised it seems that a small as an “International” is with us already! There are a few of these boats in Australia and they perform really well. The need for a world-wide small class seems to be there and thepopularity of existing classes seems to be increasing, other readers so maybe now is the 14 to make a positive move. What think? Adrian Office. time Army Road. Boronia. Victoria Brewer 3155 Jje4h- phone in aE ag do MINI – SAIL AMSTERDAM From 1 Ships ’85 6 August 1985 Amsterdam will once again be the host for hundreds of Tall and other special yachts on the occasion of SAIL AMSTERDAM During this large event in the harbour of Amsterdam there will be for scale models. sailing ’85. held a competition They will be judged on their sailing capacities and their “looks”. The participating ships will “Noord Hollands Koffiehuis”, Railway Station of Amsterdam, During the rest of the Museum” which is sail in the inner harbour of Amsterdam in front of the a very famous restaurant in front of the Central at the 3rd August 1985. event the ships will be exposed in the “Nederlands situated also in the harbour of Amsterdam. People who are interested in this event may contact the organizers, Sail Amsterdam ’85, Dunantstraat 1431, 2713 TT, Zoetermeer, \WEADBOARD REVISED SAL PLAN) For, Scheepvaart 26/600 oF ““TwIsTeR”. veERsION Committee Mini- Holland. we eel MYA British Open ‘AX’ Class Championship Once again there was who did the a All the and a “A” Class Championship, short briefing boats from Roger from sailed on reasonable sailed smaller entry at Gosport than at Fleetwood, not make the effort missed a very good racing week. 55th after a and wind. and There were and 8 new boats, 38 yacht P. on were Humber, 40, also Sunday was the end of an 12 fairly heats Boober Fraggle had 49, in the afternoon. had 3 byes, the board, some strain of and still very hot boats were 22U2 90 to sailing a was sunny. a 8 heats creep ahead of 41 and bye, Venceramos in the morning and B Fleet but according to B it dropped to nothing at one stage, 66 and bye, Boober Fraggle sailed, 63 and Dear and bye, 2 byes, Tok Venceramos 79 was the International Prudence 2 end of the lake for a and bye. the corner by and A Fleet returned to sail byes. B Fleet leaders were in 24 heats, Boober Fraggle 79, 72. in the afternoon. the sake of 3 points. 59 At the end of the day A Fleet had sailed leading English boat for swung However Kialoa had most points on By mid-day B Fleet had sailed 22 heats, points, and Scores from now the wind blowing from the far end, heats were sailed on Wednesday morning, Kialoa The because the fleets had uneven numbers and A Fleet strong top suit conditions. 76 there and beginning A Fleet sailing but B Fleet had less boats originally. the creek. 3 but Saturday, The wind was fluky in the morning, On Tuesday morning B Fleet 22U2 new design new boats had so that some resails were taken in the “wrong” direction. Kialoa sun, Slo-Mo-Shun. on were very difficult to compare, quite hot 524″ waterline. stand up to the Kialoa 48 and a bye, Fleet was even worse in the afternoon, round, was anticipated skippers of the strong on easier day, On Monday the 2 fleets sailed separately, sailing There but Lancer was withdrawn from the race as the The wind had been so at the others. the and was 39 lbs on a found that his knee would not of mates. sailed, for lbs on 524″ waterline. his own. shortage entries it was first time on the water for Mark Dick’s Fraggle. Both fleets sailed all day Sunday, skpper, completed. including None of the This design had the Australian type keep, Robots were 33 Roy Gardner. four heats were Stollery and Chris Dicks. them very often, There were sailing commenced on the Saturday afternoon, the 0.0.D. Saturday, but those skippers the whole on average, and fleet sailing. therefore -At this took part This after a very long resail in stage the session with Tok, Time and time again the contestants returned to the resail on the beat. The 2 boats were very all far evenly matched, but finally a wind swing and a slight alteration of trim saw Tok winning the points. The International was sailed over 2 expert being allowed to sail rounds, with four boats, the Swedish Radio for Sweden with Rolling Stone. Wind conditions and knowledge of the lake enabled Dave Lathom to take the trophy for yet another year, he did not lose a beat. As the wind had been so steady during the week the sailing had progressed so well that Roy Gardner informed competitors that they would be able to have Thursday and Friday afternoons free. The wind was very strong on Thursday, spinnakers were very seldom used. obviously a lot of boats in he missed contention people who helped As Peter had unfortunate been if he the boat Peter to mend sailing could as it for the prizes. not came during complete the Friday saw the final 3 heats sailed, light and variable, unpredictable. had set off, for and many in to the The final Peter Somers was the the boat during so well so that The scores can be compared on the result sheet, saw an unfortunate disaster with Supertramp, Lathom and reaching last There afternoon, two days it of the day sailing against Dave concrete. the heat was a including would have group of Ray been very race. with the trickiest wind of the week. skippers Baker. could not believe that it could be It was so There was no way of forecasting what would happen once a pair of boats no apparent reason one would drop off, the other go up high onto the sJ”°“”*“”‘&”“““72“de60L9b2I6899Ea6tué2z2ZzirrAUwSS=L6Zp0SI81ZEss8P6TETdSTT07TItTIXNXxNHXXHXxo=pauBJqdetM3ozQ°unuOyeNbFfSeLtyeauIH@UqezZeeyLd-x{AUzAOWund3mgT39ns5s:L0AjTyQ*S“ppT1usCoLbr7zbOaawrhaonle°A3ryPuSWrd0droWLtju5wTDNwgf2Fo/t9rS@Ujy7R3ByAz9CyUxuQ,RnoZ-0IgXT0PpeTNE2UODOW«=szPp“3@uPIpeaeq0Toz°“0ym0dMybF3udmuheAsgsgeuoxx5,DoxnrzpziiotNNItgadgau{TA2{ZyS/OTezxY2qoxOdOrTA1q“daT”RuCb/pOzPuyg3seEU/MS}e}t/oD/upI4zd,l{ANtQnONLgR*zsSWs-“Ar2o@%TtN«s=689g98EPP@€e¢’ptGOAEL4EqvOaGIb8Zr8T9vebEEptTze==SaeaS6€gqqqe24€vIa91op—s6tzLss-€6)bségqL§£z©stqr&64u608gPpé9h0Tc068€€5nZPO2e9s9SLSOT%8%h8S9pL9W¥Wq@aVaVvaW@VvY 97 szeeq puz 3210dso5 76z squtod “As5sjuuuEotn0ymqLoder:3ATy::Bdd:7boAnXuyzpt,mazeoul *dzequmyH aurnogyse NMVUGHLI uns pom zNUL= F4zg a“““‘E¢L6PyTTt8SLs6TO0OT1ZIIINXXNHxJzezde3ejqTUDoquMgyTbhPP8r6zT=w7uA«0eeW3yRouyeW2dI8S5SaSqxSPsOTsTqTgOetCME)IdIUgHMSNOdp3pwW3ozaeao0Hy0mddzsuseoot-5x5TidYD¢OdSDTS‘-L eWyzM“aTOttLdIuz/NpyeSRTAAbUpaYg SO6€°9e«qb4BGzz8pbeEEOcaavtqqp6S99L€S €s9b0L8T9 TL6SPLesI %&€L9vvaW@ peOuTrbHq eazAThqbxogy wesoOayTzRgN Two views of the new Stollery design, this one sailed by Alex Austin at Gosport. Note beautifully engineered booms to bring sails as near deck as possible to increased efficiency. z mates bank. winning even Positions were lost if well anything could and did happen. ahead, with him in the first heat, in heat Ray the last Austin found the Baker the conditions. I all competitors been one of taken in There were by the the good and expressed was later social on a was large Rose, well when The the their So of in There sailing, boat protests, and and certain of Fraggle as the the John 0.0.D. all being Boober take but the to visitors, she boat had luck had a Championship. Alec Brooks managed commented official to that decisions bye it had were year, It and entertainment long relay competitors lake, and/or Mayor, who Model a reception spoke given the Mayor bridge building. This confessed Yachting, to that at promised the to the competitors the Submarine museum, and also was queues. look two arranged On teams the Thursday and much themselves, visited the afternoon the more enthusiasm, that contingent a good Gosport of young week, Lake and was to skippers the be Mayor, left especially as guest of intact, and mates, most with of these youngsters, who should no whom sail again next year at Fleetwood. They were continually referred to as The Rabble, are The be congratulated on but this was not just a collective noun! with new designs should be another in the pipe-line. A new Lewis A boat, and one intesting chapmionship. A. JOYCE ROBERTS JONES 6.R.P. HULLS. SPLASH! avs Designer Graham Mary lake. event of news Dance, by race, the the Dinner competition took place on Wednesday evening, sailors who will hopefully enthusiasm. the knew little of skittle final a good as of into the well loss avoid a yacht as the proposed campers visited the good was at Club provided most of Dick Priest. Roberts, younger other stepped announced next Lathom some Other early criticism of them, to no in the second, did Ken no with which The usual Dinner Dance was Birkenhead a out sailed regular Vane day, watch Dave arranged, Championships one official bridge. by attended. setting honour, as were evening, concern about contingent energetic there events Monday into the question. and only all enjoyed the weeks fairest, reaffirmed beginning of could last spirit. two Mayor this none at last day trying, conquer think but on Bantock Displacement 17-0 Ibs. L.O.A. 71-8 LW.L. 52-8 in. Sail Area 1420-0 sq. ins. in. E.L. JONES. 8 Marline Avenue, Bromborough, Merseyside, L63 OJR. Tel.051-334-1969. from RA nats Fleetwood lived up to its reputation for strong winds over the weekend of 23rd/24th June when, with a good entry of 24 boats, a force 5-6 westerly made for brisk racing and a test of gear. All skippers reported in time for briefing at 10.30 am, when the 0.0.D. announced that a ranking round of 12 x 8-boat races would be sailed, giving each boat 4 races, with scores to be carried forward to racing in 3 fleets with two up and two down promotion and relegation. A start was made at 11 am over a course using the full long beat, short reach, length of the lake, long run and a final long beat to the finish line. giving a The ranking round was concluded shortly after a half-hour lunch break and fleet racing followed until 6 pm, when the leading boats were “Intruder”, “Northern Dancer” and “Ecky Thump”. Rain had spread in wind strength, in during the afternoon, causing a gradual decrease in fact by evening it was a flat calm. The host club arranged an enjoyable evening in the clubhouse with an excellent meal served to all and entertainment provided by the showing of a short recording of an amusing T.V. film of a scale regatta at Fleetwood, a video film of the 1982 IMYRU World Championships at Dunkirk and, by courtesy of Chris Jackson, a video film of the history of the America’s Cup – “To win at all costs”. The weather on Sunday morning was fresh and bright and the wind had resumed its force 5-6 strength of the previous day but blowing straight down the lake instead of diagonally, which meant a readjustment of course, which was also shortened by reducing the final beat to the finish line by half. As three boats had been forced to retire with gear failure, it was decided to race two fleets of 11 and 10 boats, with three promotions and relegations. Racing resumed at 9.30 am, and continued throughout the day with a half-hour lunch break. ‘B’ fleet sailed their last race to conclude the event at 4.30 pm. By then all boats had sailed a total of 17 races each and two discards were allowed as per scale. The final result was a convincing win for Chris Dicks with “Intruder”, entered from the Bournville M.Y.C. and proving Once again that consistency of performance plus a good boat with sound gear recipe for is a certain success. The Fleetwood Club provided their usual excellent canteen facilities and race organisation, including computer scoring by Alan Youd, willing and helpful rescue and mark laying by Syd Wilson and Kevin Barry, Starter’s box manned by Carl Watkinson and Dave Rose and additional assistance from Syd Wilson as finish line judge. Observers were enlisted from competing skippers and rule observance was generally good and the event was sailed in a sporting manner. Here are some details about the five leading boats: 1. “INTRUDER” – This is a “Venceramos” design by Ken Butler and modified by Bill Sykes. 2. “NORTHERN DANCER” L.W.L. “ECKY THUMP” – a Witty built 4, “FULMAR” – displacement 39 – Dave Hollom’s second Project”. 3. 54, L.W.L. “Nova” 58, S.A. 12m designed and built displacement 51 S.A. “Acorn 1615 Designed in 1963 and in 1964 Last year’s winner but this year sailed by her owner. E.W.l. 1286 for the (no penalty). with the stern chopped off. another ex-12m from “Acorn” 5. 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The scale is so grand that even the warships and really big yachts look like models against the backcloth of the Solent. The hundreds of day boats moored on specially laid trots bob up and down like a fine carpet of splinters. The scale of the event starts to change as the racing starts, when one is surrounded by a multitude of yachts of every-description, and wherever you look white sails and multicoloured spinnakers line the Solent. One exception is the Bembridge REDWING class where, of course, the sails are red. They have the closest thing to model yacht rigs with tall, narrow mainsails and jibs that don’t overlap. The nearest comparison in proportion would be a 70” Marblehead working rig, with the 200 square foot area measured in a similar was to a 10 rater. The hulls are one design and the class concept is as valid today as it was in 1896 when it was first conceived. All the hulls were changed in 1937 for the currrent shape which is long, slim and graceful, beautifully balanced and is ideally suited to slicing through the Solent chop without bashing or slamming. It is unique among full size xlasses in allowing freedom to test any sort of rig within the given area without the restrictions of rules that dictate the type of rig to be used. It is often quoted in discussions about efficiency related to overlapping jibs, and Uffa Fox featured the class in his book THOUGHTS ON YACHTS AND YACHTING. In that chapter on Redwings, no. 6, the one that now belongs to John Cleave, is shown with a Lungstrom rig and the provisions for this rig can still be seen below deck. John gas transformed what used to be a back marker into not only the smartest, but also one of the quickest in the fleet. No.6 now sports a ‘swing’ rig which caused a lot of amusement when it first appeared in 1980. Now the rest have fitted ‘wangers’ a sort of Edwardian spinnaker boom pivoted at the mast that brings the jib luff to windward but it is fitted at an angle and with a kicking strap. It’s all a bit complicated and labour intensive with both luff and jib sheets to be adjusted imdependently with string everywhere. winches, no kicker, no runners, no On John’s boat there are no jib sheets, ‘‘wangers’, no just a single sheet to alter the sail angle and an 8 to 1 purchase on the jib halyard to adjust the leech tensions. There is no doubt that Cowes week 84 belonged to John Cleave. He sailed superbly on the two days that Peter and I were his crew, and maintained this quality performance for the other races to win the week for the first time counting 6 wins and discarding one third. Even in that race John was leading by 50 yards with 2 legs to go and was unlucky enough to sail straight into a header on what was to be a long leg towards the shore and let the second and third boats through to windward. The following day he made no mistake, making the windward mark right behind the leader and going the right way on the reaches to pull through to win by a big margin. Well done John! A. RULE REVISION Lind af Lut H/ Ray within i Pocket PeotecrED FRONT DG o/* Fore TRIANGLE WHICH CONES ABovNE MEASURE NENT Marr. PeosecTED PRant EDGE of Fore TRIANGLE WHICH CobeS OuTsine of MEASUREN CUT MARK ae MARK ON idpicaTing ys” MEASUMENENTRATING S RUL The Postal Vote of the National Authorities of the INYRU approved the amendments of the “A” Class Rating Rules as submitted by the Association on behalf of England and the MYA Council agreed that these amendments should become effctive immediately. Therefore will all Club Secretaries notify their members that sail these yachts of such amendments; to refresh your memory, the amendments are as follows: Seetton C Rule 11. Delete the title and entire rule and substitute: Fore Triangle The fore triangle is bounded by the mast, the deck and the line between the measurement marks on the mast and deck, the measurement mark on the mast shall be no higher than 162.5 cm (64 inches) above the deck. Add a new sentence to existing Rule 13 after “when held in a central Rule 13. position” and before “A boom is allowed…of the mast”. The new sentence to read: “The luff of the sail and any supporting spar shall not project forward of the line defining the front edge of the fore triangle”. Section D Rule 2. Delete Rules ‘I’ and ‘J’ and substitute: I. Height, measured from the deck up the fore side of the mast to the lower edge of the measurement mark defining the top of the fore triangle. J. Base, measured from the fore side of the mast to the forward edge of the measurement mark defining the front edge of the fore triangle. Seetton F Under title “Fore Triangle” delete the entire rule and substitute: “The forward end of the base of the fore triangle shall be marked on the deck. Should the mast be moved, the base shall be adjusted so that the measured J is not exceeded. The limits of the movement of the base shall be marked on the deck.” ROY G. Hon. General GARDNER Secretary, M.Y.A. RIOR nats The Hove & Brighton Model Yacht Club were hosts to the was sunny with short water only a line hulls Eclipse, Scimitar, The OOD, Ray Baxter, in each race. noon due to was protest moderate Nooky Bear, put out a mist rolling good Dicks’ course and The Ashanti and the with John Churcher keenly contested as witg a long beat to be called to a halt the marks. but with only three incidents Russell Potts tied for Full to windward with in the middle Sunday having of started the to Chris Dicks (Nooky Bear) six full boats the after- with reduced schedule be resolved by 1 Chris Dicks 15 2 Barrie Jackson 36% 3 Russell 47 4 55 _5 Alan Chidgey 55 “5 Ron Low 60% 7 Mike Hounsell 64 8 Nicholson 65 29 Clive Colsell 65 am) Potts Rotherwell ten skippers who supported this event come missed an enjoyable meeting. are holding So dust the R10R off your old National R10R or second and Barry fourth. Neil fifth place with Alan Chidgey sailing a 11% had some good racing and Next year Woodspring Model Championship where better very still build everyone a is new one! sure Rothwell Cypher, of those who Sailing Club a warm welcome. See you next Woodspring. : longer Trifid, results:- Hollom didn’t of OOD. sailing an Ashanti was a worthy winner. both Tony Able Designs. The a mixture hearings. sailing an untried Trifid Alf The weather Swedish Design. in and obscuring Jackson sailing his Eclipse third. Neil fleet was The wind picked up just enough to clear the mist and Dave Hollom Dave south west wind. Cypher, Cracker and Chris sea completed Racing was – to Saturday’s racing had a visibility. light R10R Championship. year at , HINDS CUP ALAN CHIDGEY 17th JUNE Lack of water 1984 to be M.Y.C. in the lake and an abundance of mud work being carried out Twenty S.E.E. skippers, at our own lake at boats, greeted by families and a very picturesque Canvey spectators setting, a if it rained, Island, due to landscaping necessitated a change of venue. arrived at Channels Lake, glorious Chelmsford, sunny Sunday morning – but no wind! A short The course first midday a The was set consisting of six races took about light all the transgressors did life easier for me – no legs, their protests and racing and penalty to the turn few incidents and started even on a very the boats began to move a well-behaved, out, four fifteen minutes each, breeze came up and skippers were only bit that carried on at short 10.30 am. course. By faster. did occur with the were race. sorted This made resolve. All twenty races were completed by about 4 o’clock in spite of the very light conditions. Trophies were awarded to the first four boats (as follows). STAN 1. G. Bantock 3471 Chelmsford ifyCc 5% points 2. O. Lee 3530 Chelmsford MYC 8 points 3. TT. Owens 3400 Danson MYC 9% points 4. N. Natfield 3366 Chelmsford MYC 11% points OAKER 102 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Regrettably this class has declined in popularity in recent years an the boats became too fast for the lakes we use, and they are only seen at a Limited number of venues. At nine boats, an increase of one over last year, the racing at Round Pond Kensington extended to two rounds over the last two days. entry for the radio version of this class, lighter they have not lost their appeal Looking also at the poor one wonders whether as they have got as a class. R.C. SEAGER RESULTS Name Club yacht no. postn, score M. Harris Bournville Pimpernel 2122 pi 63 P. Somers Bournville Craktaran 2121 2 57 J. Gale M.Y.S.A. Whisper 2183 3 45 M. Goncalves M.Y.S.A. Restinga 2186 4 44 J. Whieldon M.Y.S.A. Monsoon 2126 5 35 J. Buck MoY.SJA. Sidewinder 2187 6 33 R. Baker Gosport Thin Slice 2162 7 32 B. Marshall MoYoS cA. Avago 2185 8 29 A. Haynes M.Y.S.A. Marie 2184 9 23 II III Scottish Model Yacht Association Radio Marblehead Championships. 1984 at Inverleith Pond, Racing started at is often the case Edinbirgh, 10.00 am in Held on 12th May and hosted by Inverleith Model Yacht Club. light wind and a clear blue sky, if a little chilly, as in these parts at this time of year. The entry of twelve boats allowed a schedule of long races to be held, with good tactics and reading of windshifts of The wind importance on this sheltered water. increased in the afternoon to give brisker conditions and the last race proved a suitable climax as the eventual winner Ron Leckie and the second man M. Pettigrew swapped places regularly with a by Pettigrew to give him the lead over the final windshift anticipated perfectly line. Two competitors worthy of particular mention during the championships were S. for a series of particularly good starts, ability, the competitors and officials. success, water before, alone. However, of the event the is believed the future. having been enjoyed very much by both fishing the pond before the commencement of is a bird which the members of and in the sailing The entire event being free from incident or protest in spite of the presence of a lone cormorant This Robertson for all round latter of whom I am sure we will be hearing much more of Tha championship was voted a great racing. and young M. McLaren in Celtic Inverleith Club have never folklore fates must have been to be a bird of smiling on us, ill seen on their omen when as during the entire seen length sun ahone and blackbirds never ceased singing. A.C. RESULTS Position Entrant Club Design ie. 2 Be P. Leckie M. Pettigrew M. Robertson Inverleith Inverleith Inverleith Deception Ashanti Ashanti 104 244 26% 4. Be I. R. Robertson Prown Inverleith Inverleith Own design Delusion gr 314 6. A. McLaren Inverleith Heartbeat 49% Ts 8. 9. 10. nla 126 R. B. T. A. H. W. Wallace Pearson Johnston Fraser Shields Ness Inverleith Inverleith Paisley Greenock Greenock Paisley Own design Pirate 247 Shields Shields Delusion 57 58 73 86 87 94 2s Points MACKENZIE THE FIRST RADIO 36R MET. WILLOW PARK, ASH on 15 AND JULY SOUTHERN DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP 1984 run by GUILDFORD MODEL YACHT CLUB Fourteen competitors from 7 clubs gathered on a chilly grey day to be greeted by a brisk NW wind gusting up to 12 mph but also dropping to 1 or 2 mph in the lulls. Two schedules were planned boats had dropped out, giving for 8 boat racing, but at the end of the so the OOD put all 10 boats on the water for a further each competitor a total of 13 levels retirements everyone appeared to enjoy this occasion and there 36’s that makes them ideal 5 races in the fleet which included skippers who had never experienced an open event before. this event will be very popular four races. The racing was good humoured and closely contested at all the racing first round in years to come. for radio, they are There lively, is very even and they make the most of the Despite the is no doubt that is something special about they turn amazingly quickly, small courses that are used for radio racing. The gusty NW wind made the beat a test of skill in picking windshifts, whilt off the wind the best boats were the ones that could be sailed straight without broaching. Two skppers emerged early on to challenge for the lead and this changed hands through- out the race until the winner was finally decided in the very last Lanaman became the very first race. Alf 36″ district champion finishing a few yards and points ahead of young Peter Stollery: between them they won 12 out of the There was a great variety of design represented as the results 13 likst starts. shows with the top 5 being different. Ian Taylor’s BATMAN design revelled in the brisk conditions and with must Austins TAXACHUN design lst and 6th with its swing rig it be regarded as the best. Alex is also from the same racing stable and appeared the most well mannered off wind and never lacked speed. Another boat going well was the Martin Dovey CHECKMATE design which would have finished higher but retirements. The for a string of same comment applied to the PRONTO sailed hy Derek Stevenson which showed early promise. On the other hand Derek’s wife Elsie found the going hard with her una rigged version which broached a lot when overpressed, overcome with a smaller rig, but then it didn’t have the speed. which could be No doubt there will be lots of these rigs around and it will be interesting to see how handling techniques develop to exploit its’ potential. Guildford Model Yacht Club lived up to provided more than its usual place but instead its tradition of running a good race and standard of prizes: a book on how to no wooden spoon was given for last sail better! Those who came with an unregistered boat had it measured at the start of the race and were presented with a registration certificate and declaration card at the end that only required their club secretaries signatures: there willbe no excuses time! Reported by 0.0.D. Roger Stollery RESULTS l. 2. 3. 4. 5. Alf Larraman Peter Stollery Bob Pease David Parker Ted Gearey Clapham Guildford Guildford Danson Guildford Batman Taxachun own design Pronto Checkmate 6. Adam Taylor Southgate Batman 7. 8. 9 19. 11. 12. 13. 14. Conrad Aanensen David Swain Derek Stevenson Elsie Stevenson Nick Quispe Gerry Hooper Stuart “ilkins Gerry Fiske own design own design Pronto Pronto-Una Yardstick Taxachun Dolphin Noodley Oxford Danson Danson Clapham Crawley Oxford Woodley 26 194 points 20% 47% 62% 704 VW 79 82 84% 87 94 97 99 127 next @GROOVY MAST West Germany, In England Vic SECTION. Spain you Bellerson, This and is now stocked Denmark, Holland, Sweden. can obtain GROOVY mast 192 Sutton Road, 5 Crofton Court, Chris Jackson, in Australia, section from Walsall, West Cypress Road, the following: Midlands. 0922 South Norwood. 37991. 01 653 7909 Ken Jones, 8 Marline Avenue, Bromborough, Merseyside. 051 334 1969 Bob Underwood, 6 Winsley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. 02216 5224 @SWING RIG KITS. A series of five kits has been developed for RMs. Each kit contains sails and all materials (except glue, which is not essential) needed for for use on the completion the AXIS and other designs @UNA RIG KITS. of BEE designs (available A series of three kits a self PRONTO and contained un-stayed from swing Bob Underwood) contained has been developed all materials un-stayed rig (except glue) suitable for economically tapered carbon fibre anywhere use wishing stocked. to on the in tubes now the stocked may be world and assembled 10, posted to make straight Five They learn more books, are considered recommended about sail to be reading trimming the best for and rig of their anyone tuning. @ STOCK SAILS FOR M CLASS. The 1985 STOCK Series of sails will include 480/320 rigs in addition to the currently available 500/300 and 460/340 rigs. @ NEW PRICES. These will apply to all orders received or after lst January 1985. A revised price list will become available in December addressed envelope marked would like 12 and masts. @ FURTHER READING. type,are required other R36Rs. 15mm diameter to suitable and for R36Rs. @CARBON FIBRE TUBES. The 1.0 and 0.5 metre lengths of 8, or rig too. Each kit contains a sail and complete a self be sent send a copy immediately GRAHAM BANTOCH 35 the paddocks WITHAM essex ENGLAND cm 2dr 0376 — 516248 please ‘1985 Prices’ ready. telephone – a stamped if you they are on to III TROFEO INTERNACIONAL,| Early in the year an 19th-22nd APRIL, invitation to sail LAS PALMAS, CANARY in Las Palmas appeared on the doormat. information indicated that several of the top Spanish, had been invited and that strong constructed swing rigs against too much resist… The to organisers, Palmas Royal two, and one the winds Yacht Club and for RMs with 26 were club, sail for R1ORs, one perhaps too large, as the in the from the adjacent fleet of local 13 boats. into The of sea and under the The fleets test my a facilities beach. three The Portuguese and French skippers The opportunity to enjoy the use finishers divided one normal. such competition, Los Guaires ISLES warm of in (‘Estollery’ triangular course set custom was to allow contact with the sun, the event was was newly was Las reality System), large, far mark without penalty provided it was actually rounded correctly. Regrettably the promised B and C introduced to the problem of suit winds failed to materialise and I was quickly sailing with a tall rig in light airs with a boat being moved about on a swell, conditions which require a rather different sail trimming technique. Results: RM RIOR 1. de la Fuente San Sebastian, Spain 30.7 2. Zatarain San Sebastian 36.1 3. Garcia Las Palmas 44.7 4. Bantock~ Chelmsford 49.1 5. Suarez Las Palmas 52.0 7. Figueiredo Lisbon, 64.7 1. Ceballos Las Palmas 2. Zatarain San Sebastian, Portugal 27.4 Spain 39.7 The majority of the local entrants used French hulls to Jahan and Lucas designs and French rigging and sails. Most (same as Maurice Trulin’s, British Nationals) and English R1OR, sails interesting perhaps was the all carbon fibre hull of Suarez equipped with French rigging (now winner of the recent Portuguese Championships). in contrast to the others, construction and rigging and is The winning was an exercise in simplicity both in to the popular Jahan Star 10 design. full The two entrants from San Sebastian used RMs to a joint design known as the Goyar and similar R10Rs. Zatarain, who is the current Spanish RM Champion, program to finalise the lines from the basic Vigo One on of the mainland used Lucas these was used by the The No French computer input requirements. 1983 Portuguese Champion Figueiredo All fairing Three entrants from although his the visitors used their own or English entries arrived. race committee,led by their enthusiastic president Betancor unfortunately lacked familiarity with current methods elsewhere. included non-penalisation of This meant ‘local practices’ employed rewarded lst place However, some the top placed future Championship. The score in B fleet more favourably than 3rd place skippers knew. and observed the rules and it stage Las Palmas may well The which infringing boats after general recalls which were frequent even in A fleet due to the poor start line discipline. at lines designed RMs which they are moulding commercially. companion… Moniz used an American hull. sails. used a ingredient essential be an for ideal venue international for system in A fleet! is clear that a European competition, hospitality, was certainly not in short supply. Graham Bantock A CLASS TLAM NATIONAL Arriving just too late for inclusion in the last issue, the results show the difficulty of raising enthusiasm for a team national championship when 1. Birkenhead Wewy compete with so many other Leeds . (F. “A” (K. Percival, races Roberts, D. in different classes. “. Goddard) (B. “cNulty, D. Potter) Pirmingham “A” (C. Hartland, R. Birmingham (P. Locke, Clarke) J. follows:- Roberts) Birkenhead “B” “B” Results were as it has to Williams) Top individual boat was “%. Poherts. DESIGN SERVICE The range of plane offered by M.Y.N. ts intended to give a start for the neweomer to model yachting who ta looking for practical and easily constructed boata at a reasonable price. All are priced at £4 including P & P within Europe, and at £6 to other countriess YARDSTICK A stmple chine 36 class boat, intended as a first project for the newcomer inexperienced in building. The hull panel shapes are shown full siae on the plan abd are stitched and glued with fibreglass resin tape. Ideal as a club “fun” competition constructton project using quality 3mm ply ete. TWISTER ss srmwerewer A double-chine high performance design by noted Australian designer Adrian Prewer, Plan covers alternatives for the American 36/600 and continental 1 metre rules aa well as the U.K. standard rules. Moderate displacement to allow for radio weight. rm —- dictator – stollery. A simple ply chine design from the well-known U.K. designer, intended for home butlding using the stitch and glue technique. Full details of methods on the drawing, together with detaile of hie unique “swing-rig” now proving itself in so many classes, HEA RTBEAT by Graham Bantock A proven competitive marblehead 50/800 design capable of race-winning performance with either vane or radio aontrol, Winner of the Golden Jubilee regatta at Fleetwood, OGRP hull, fin and rudder avatlable (with plan) from B.L, Joneo? RM ‘1000 | vy FG. Oraper Designed by Geof Draper, well-known for hte earlier M.A.P, deatgne Plane Jane and Satlplane, and tneorporating tdeaa seen on the French boatea of hia preaent home country. The firet butlt from a Jonee GRP hull haa proved very effeotive over a wide range of conditions and ia alao admired for tte attractive shape. r10r – splash! – Bantock Designed by Graham Rantoek to give a short waterline and good sail area for radiocontrol work (53″ L.W.t. 17Lb wt) yet use ite bow and stern overhangs when heeled to maximise ita efective sailing length. CGRP hull, fin and rudder available from 2.L. Jones. Pra- vindicator — Linde For the man who wants a traditional A clase hull but with dimensions intended to maximise radio control performance. Destgn based on Chris Diek’s fmperor whitch won the A class championship shortly before the lightweight revolutton began, modified by Frita Linde, a proltfie European builder and designer. ADDED BENEFITS As a “spectal ofter” for readers of M.Y.N. thinking of building a new boat this vinter TL. Jones are prepared to give a 10% discount on all orders received before 31st December 1984. A full kit of parts can also be obtained from them, Issue for details see advert in 17, CEDAR 2 (RM) and DAREDARF (10P We are able to obtain copies of the plans published in France for the successful Paul Lueas boata whieh were much admired by competitors at the Dunkirk championships. Available complete with the original article describing methods of construction (in French) we would need to eharge £10 including postage and packing. If you are interested, please write to M.Y.N. R.M. OPEN FOR THE This event BARNABY attracted Etherow M.Y. Clubs. an SUN TROPHY entry of Tony Drury 22 – DONCASTER 20.5.84 from the Ashton, (Doncaster) was Doncaster, 4 hour’s delay a figure of 8 course was set, settled in a NE direction, problems, force 2 (in places). in circles, the wind having more or Barry Jackson (Synthesis, being that by local was runner-up. (Cleveland) Ashton) Fireball Fowell and finished the winner of the Trophy, several helmsman, Brian Cheetham (Cleveland) Ian Hall (Sea-Horse (Cleveland) 6 Alec Cheetham his only defeat III, Doncaster) who 4 Paul Bussutill (Doncaster). P.M. MIDLAND less line. Other positions were;- 3 5 D. but after The beating finish caused some as wind was rather more available on a port tack approach, places were lost practically on the Lincoln and 0.0.D. By starting time the wind showed a marked tendency to go round about Cleveland, HUMPHREY AREA The early part of the year saw a lot of activity at the Bournville lake as the local club ran a series of races for vane-steered boats. Events entries of a dozen each and four clubs were represented representation at national control Later 36R, in all. the club is holding up well M and 6m drew With a strong in the face of the radio- revolution. in the year they will a warm welcome, RM level for AVOCET host the Mickey Finn nationals and newcomers will receive whatever type of boat they sail. TROPHY 84 Sunday 22.7.84 at Bawsey Kings Lynn Very light airs at the 10.30 start and “fluking” too. The water level was well down but 0.0.D. Ray Batch found some deep water and relatively clean air. Graham Bantdck with his swing rig immediately took command with 6 wins and 1 second in the first round losing only to Mike Kemp who was defending his hold on the Avocet Trophy. I.T. GARRETT RESULTS 1 Graham Bantock Dovercourt Swing-rig 11% 2. 36 4. Alec Cheetham Mike Kemp Alf Tebbutt Doncaster Milton Keynes Kings Lynn Sea Horse Sea Horse Trapper 35 36% 424 5s Geoff. Lambert Woodbridge 6. Ts 8. 9. Ivan Garratt Walter Grint Nicky Lambert Doug Clarke Kings Lynn Broads Woodbridge Kings Lynn 10. Roger Thurgood Broads ll. Nigel Clarke 7 boat races – Kings Lynn 14 races each 30 45% Trapper oD oD 49 63 70 83 84 105 obituary R.J. AUPRTON (BOB) Model Yachtamen all over the United Kingdom will be death from a earebral Bob had retired last January from employment that he cid freedom, Championship at Gosport barely occasion rather than a next year’s Fleetwood competitor, a village near very young age 3 weeks earlier, 35R, M and in he Sussex had in 1965, followed 10R classes difficult Braine gear, to Vane steering. in design ‘Reward’ hand at in and 1963 as well 1960 he and again and beeoming There is he will renowned served no doubt be sadly for planking or in father’s a 10R of new boat at a of the Clapham club from footsteps. his own, all equipped included 1969, winning the with the 1960 when he changed 36R National twice and the both times with a Dick Priest Highlander in 1983 that tiickey Finn and a he was persuaded to try his Deception with both of which adept. for that some he missed, time on wae an as fibreqlags, newcomer and Older a from London to a success up to as late as It was only acquired the superlative in “A” class M.Y.A. spectator on this a member Bob was not only a club man serving as Commodore to the since a like and was sport and his boats which he continued to sail as successes ‘Boboat’. Radio Control he was rapidly as following his move having been his with considerable His major A class Nationals not particularly but was already making plans to sail Bob inherited his father’s love for the in the 60 years. event. Rye as learn of the sudden in fact had attended the He had become a member of the Eastbourne club small to haemorrhage of Bob Burton at the age of thoroughly enjoying his new-found National saddened not the M.¥.A. influential only was finish he he Couneil fiqure @ in imparted to his Our sympathy goes as Racing the !lodel very good Ne wan alwaye very willing hands alike, Wasthourne Club from skipper boats, 1969, but Secretary. Yaehting world and designer, whether built and but was in mahogany to give assistance and help to to his widow and married daughter. for sale yardstiek 368 with 4 suits of sails £35 Lewis Cracker P1OR with 1 suit £30 Acoms 2Cl! Radio with servos etc. £40 Malcolm Peffiatt, 13 Stanley Road, Carshalton R36R Krispie. 647 6701 As a result of a homebuild GRP project a few hulls are available at reasonable prices. Futaba Sailwineh. Contact “. Colyer, 17 Turville Road, Leicester. Refurbished by Model Avionics. Offers around half price. Write to the Editor wanted George Clark, who lent his photos taken at the 1941 A elane ehampionships to a Fleetwood member, would like them hack if possible. lnfortunately he can’t remember who has qot them. Birkenhead ‘!,¥.C. have lost the Alpha, Cole and fandylands Cups, following the break in at their clubhouse which destroyed their record books, (11) the last winners please return them a.s.a.p. to Ken Jones. THE OLD MALTINGS QUAY Waow -aqo gWw=?ieGsoQio6a5o. 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