Model Yachting: Volume 1, Issue 6 – June 1929

MDD[L YABHTINE VOL. I JUNE,1929 NO.6 BUYERS OF To Know the Best. Make This Test PRINT-CRAFT Commercial Majestic Radio arld Demonstrated in Your Holne Social Printing HH SALES AND SERVICE J. D. GRIFFITHS 541 Franklin Street MELROSE HIGHLANDS, MASS. Melrose Highlands, MODEL YACHTS Built to order. Models for sale from $25 to $200 Skiffs for pond 8ai]ing $35 LUMBER Cedar, wide and long. positively free from knots, light, long-lived, easily worked. takes a fine finish SAIL CLOTH I have for §a]e a special weave Of the famous Wamsutta Duck especially suited to C]aes A and larger. 75 cents a yard A. R. BROWN MELROSE HIGHIANDS. MASS. VISITORS WELCOME `±_is:`jREfs=_`+sck Mass. MODEL YACHTING A PRINT-CRAFT PUBLICATION OF` SENSE AND NONSENSE FOR MODEL YACHTSMEN VOL.1. JUNE,1929 NATIONAL TRIALS John Black, that master skipper of models, won the national trials at Washington with his Boszor,r.a JJJ. This boat, Mr. Black’s own design, is the third from his board to win national honors, and will be the third Bos/o„G.cz to gain Inter- this decision at this early that all may have pler`ty of to plan on next seasons camp With the trial races off the dar the A class captains can settle down for the seasons r of their home clubs. Yomkee D jcdl3 I I , w.[rm€r national honors. p’.a:e, was easily the sbow b the fleet. Built by A. E. It is Mr. Black’s third attempt New York, for Mr. Cox of to bring back the cup, and let’s land, her designe.’, she is an hope the old “third time never site piece of work, incorporat fails ” proves true. her construction some of the Amos Ardoene with £8.jj/e jEfe3ci’y est and clever3st wiinkles of JJJ, a club mate of Black’s, got genious clan, model yach second place, three points behind It would be a fine thing if M the winner. This boat, from the could send ycz„feee Doo¢/ model yacht exhibit of the National Champion by three feet. Motor Boat Show next F`e The Providence Miniature Y. C. The Boston quartet were may well be proud of their team, road twenty-one hours .o defeating what was generally con- return trip, t’.iey carried th ceded to be the largest and fastest skiff s on a t;.a.iler and c fleet Of models ever assembled in one hundred gallons of this country. The Detroit boys came o The best designers had models road and explained how th from their boards at these races their models to practical u and as each section of the country Chicago team showed the e was represented this victory was ers some smart handling. most decisive. Although they were busy The 1930 trials will be held in minute and did not have Boston, 1931 will see the models time for sig`.it-seeing, amusin r.acing in Chicago. The M.Y.R.A. cidents and personalities will a is to be congratulated on making fuel for gossip for many an board of F`. T. Wood, missed being L-ul– _.t___ 2 MODEL YACHTING the Washington Club is to be congratulated on their success. Here’s hoping we have all the Washington entrants at Boston in 1930. The summary Model Yacht Club Organized On Friday evening, May 17th at the club house of the Braintree Point Welfare Club, East Braintree, Mass., another Model Yacht Dos/onl.a JJJ, Black. Providen.ce 79 Club came into being under most Littl. Rhody Ill, ALrdcene, Prow.\dane 76 favorable conditions : the new club y¢%Acc Dcodfe JJ, Cox, Cleveland 61 adding another activity to the list S!.JtJcr wI.®g, Paterson, Boston 61 of this wide awake parent organizWcs/tt;and, Pigeon, Bostoi 60 Ma/c? JJ, Branham, Washington 54 ation. Vo/s##g, Steinbrecher, Detroit 52 A practical demonstration on the Dci7~I.ng IVccd/c. Moore, Washington 44 river of handling a model yacht Ga#c/, Sonntag, Chicago 35 Cyg#c, Baron. Chicago 29 was given by Knut Dahlrup of the Pa/scy J/, Reynolds, New York Iva#cy Jca#, Clark, Detroit 28 Bcxston Mcrdel Yacht Club. Within 25 the clubhouse several models were /w4I.!c7, Malloy. Chicago SI.es/a, Van sant, Jacksoiville 21 14 SIESTA CUP RACES Wellington Rindge, President of M.Y.R.A., won this trophy at Tidal Basin, Washington. Rindge’s entry, ya/e Bw//dog, is a r.ew boat from the board of Tom Mcore. Four heats for this trophy were sailed on June 15th, two before and two after the trial races on Menorial Pool. The third heat was sailed in a good breeze but raining. In the last heat the wind was very light. Pigeon’s Wes/”ord was high boat at the end of the day. June 16th the wind was very light on two legs of the triangular course. Cia the last leg a light southerly air sprung up making it a leading breeze home. The Btt//dog had an easy time piling up points for this trophy so the cup will Ire admired in Boston until next season at any rate. on display in various stages of coltstruction, including three International Class A, one class B and several school-boy models. A-class boats are being built by E. Donkin, E. M. Vaug`.`.an and F. Crossman; the B-class by Dan MCGil`7.ray at Atlantic, Mass., and smaller boats by Alan Donkin and Earl Crossman. Special guests of the evening were Cirrin Champlain, Vice Com. F`red L. Pigeon, Sec.. and Mr. Paterson of the Boston M. Y. C. also A. R. Brown editor A4lodcJ y¢c/I/¢.#g and Secretary of Melrose Highlands M. Y. C. In his genial manner Mr. Pigeon talked of his experiences in designing model yachts and of the races his boats have taken part in. He was followed by Vice Com. Champlain, who illustrated his talk with moving pictures of races on Mystic Lake, where the Boston club now hold races. The feature picture was of one of Mr. Pigeon’s MODEL YACHTING 3 outboard motor boats, these boats being designed and built by him. The picture was a thriller, showing Revised reports from Washinga fellow demonstrating high flying ton change the standing of the as nearly as we can describe the boats in both the International performance. trials and the Siesta challenge Cup After the meeting an informal raices. Little Rhody Ill, Amas SPECIAL NOTICE “close-up” discussion of various methods of construction and many interesting ideas were advanced as regards rig, Steering gears, etc. In toto the launching of the new dub was a marked success and a good time was had by all. Further announcements as to Ardoene, Providence, gets first place with 76 points, BosJo»c.a JJJ, John Black, Providence, dropping to second place. The siesta Cup gees to Was/„¢rd, F`red Pigeon, Boston. This error is regrettable as the Boston papers carried a story of the races as first given. racing Schedule, dates of meetings and membership will be made in these columns at an early date. E. NEW YORK A BOATS M. Vaughan, Sec7ej¢ny, 36 Quincy Sunday, June 9th five of the Avenue, East Braintree, Mass. New York Class A boats sailed a Hard luck often follows a soft snap. 3t£Ftgoe,beput a snappy salesman doesn,t Because “we all have our faults” gives you no license to pet yours. Elements of Yacht Design ln his talk at the April meeting of the Boston M. Y. Club Prof. Owen, in speaking of this book, said, in effect, “1 hold no. brief for Mr. Skene, but any of you men interested in designing models will find no better book on the subject. I consider it one, if not the best work ever published in this or any other country and frequently use it in my classes. ” And, Ae fe”oows. ByNonMAN L. SKENE ———— se.5oPost paid ` ,-.–. _I-____,___+_ splendid two heat race over the windward and leeward course of about three quarters of a mile. The X-Rcry and GOJde„7nd had a very close fight in the windward work, the X-Ray having a little the best of it running free. The races were sailed ou Flushing Bay in a good model-sailing breeze. Collin’s X-Ray was first, Phil Pile’s boat second, Jaggie third, Jce Weaver 4th and Reynolds 5th. NORTH SHORE M. Y. C. In the first race of the season held by this junior organization, Bob Murphy’s Shoonrocfa JJ, was the winner. This class R model is a new boat and in the fluky wind showed the speed qualities of her world-famed namesake. MODEL YACHTING MODEL YACHTING A PRINT-CRAFT PUBI.ICATloN NELROSE HICHL^NDS, N^SS. Sub.criptlon Pric. Fifty Cents a Year Copies for distribution will be supplied at five cents each ADVIRTI.INO RATE. ON A.PLIC^TION Circulatlon 500 Caple. VOL. I. JUNE 1929 NO.6 EDITORIALS SPORTSMANSHIP The sport of racing models has shown a very healthy growth in the past year, in number of boats racirjg, improvement in design and construction, and interest of spectators. The weekly races of some of the clubs draw a crowd which watches the events with the keenest interest. while making adjustment§, skate over the finish with his model, must know in his heart that the other fellows boat is too fast for him. When a Skipper adopts these methods to win he admits his inability, no matter what his reputation, to meet a better boat in a fair way. He may four-flush the public, keep his own and boat’s name before them at the top of a racing summary, but his conscience must cry “fake.” Although they cannot prove it. his competitors know it, too, his reputation for poor sportsmanship precedes him so that at inter€lub events he is watched like a hawk. These unfair methods sometimes act as a boomerang on his own or- ganization. By his disqualification his club may lose the points necessary to take home a trophy. One advantage that sailing from the bank has over sailing from skiffs, the pond sailer can’t put so much unfair stuff over on his comThis is a clean_ Sport, or rather, petitors. generany has L`ecn but the `.’mugSail ’em fair! Don’t discourage hunters” are adopting tactics that newcomers by mean tricks. What are unfair and unsportsmanlike, to price trophies? say the least. Winr`.ir`_g races by questionable hanjling creates discord in clubs, creates talk which is overheard by spectators and gives the game a black eye. We know personally of one case where a prospective member was so disgusted that his verdict was, ” To hell with` that bunch. ‘ ‘ A skipper w:io is forced to push his model, block her on the runs so she can’t jibe. work her along THE SHtpMODELER gE:MS:h:i£Iif%z;.ie#:sfkE:;!:iiE:i:i:a: ;::fg!ei¥;hip#itt,:s;:f;i:ite;;:I:,I THE MODEL YACHT SUESCRIPTI0N $1.50 A YE`AR MODEL YACHTING MELROSE H]GHL^NDS MODEL YACHT CLUB 5 The Vat.pr Races JULIAN CARPENTER, 7`7cas%7cr The races for prizes of Valspar Varnish were sailed in a nice moderate northwest wind. In the five foot class Tom Wildon’s Z¢ won first, Brown ‘s Sc¢77€P ARTHUR R. BRowN, Scc7e!¢ry second, Malan§on’s WfeG.Je Spai7.7.oAw 83 Greenwood Street, Melrose Highlands third. In the special class Bill Malan- Oners, 1929 GEORGE Cxl`rE. Commodore T. D. WII,DON. VI.ce-Corpcowodore Board Of Grineruns W. J. MALANSON, H. 0. HARRIS, A. R. BRoWN son’s P7ospe7.a, which has won all the races in her class this year, was first, Brown’s Go5i/G.7®, second, Wil- RACING DATES FOR 1929 Races will be held at Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield, Mass., start. ing at 1.30 p. in , unless otherwise notified. The list of regular club races, for season championships, follow: Sunday, August 4th Sunday, August l8th Sunday, September lst Mon££¥6S:Ptteh¥#r][3:£cu3econd Sunday, September 15th Sunday, September 29th Sunday, october 6th Saturday, October 12th Third Race for the Wildon Cup RACING DATES FOR JULY Thursday, July 4Ih First race for the Wildon Cup Sunday, July 7th Sunday, July 2lst don’s Pfecz„/o”, third. The class A boats were led over the entire course by Tom Wildon’s Meefa¢, sailing her 2nd race. The Charmer was second, MayflOu]er third. Our classes have not been so well filled as usual. Unfinished boats and business ties have dulled the pre-season enthusiasm of some of the skippers. The standing of the boats for the seasons championships follows : CLASS A International Rule Outlaws CHARMER, 87oow73 MA:¥FLoWE:R, Ma lanson MEEKA, WG./do„ DCJUPHIN, Harris ANNA, Cline ELEAINOR, Barron CLASS R Built to M. Y. R. A. Rule WHITE SPARROW, A4¢JcZ%so/G SCA,MP, Brown SARA E 11, Lgc.’erc ZIP, Wildon ATLAS H. livca do`m in o`lr alley, Thi. peculiar little chap, Tbc kid. all call him Atlas H. ha. .`Icli a f`.nny lnap. ® SPECIAL CLASS Limited to 39 inches ol d3c!{ PF®oSPERo, Malanson CtoBLIN, Broum PHANroM, W8./do» CHISPA, Harris 6 MODEL YACHTING BOSTON MODEL YACHT CLUB Officers, 1929 JAMES A. PoTTER, Co,%owodore ORRIN CHAMPLAIN, V8.ce-Coowowodo7.e FRED L. PIGEor`-, See.-r7e¢s. 131 Colerid3e St.. East Boston, Mass. RACE DATES FOR JULY July 6th Prize races all classes !]L;]%iitchecLa[kec#npnist:s!anuti::: Cla€§es A and 8. . July 20th Prize races all classes July 21st Prize races all class?s Bob Paterson’s S2./grey W¢.„g, with eight heats to sail, commenced to pile up points so fast that at the completion of the series she was only four points behind the leader, Westward. The four highest scoring boats, Westward, Silver Wing, Yale Bulldog and U7cfe8.„, were selected to represent the Boston Club at the Washington races. This quartet made a wonderful showing, both boats in the International event finishing well up and Wes!ow¢rd bringing home the Siesta Cup. CLUB RACES July 27th Prize races all classes The three club races in classes A and 8 held so far this season TRIAL RACES furnished some spirited racing. Sailed over a triangular course J’me 1, 2 and 3 were the dates scheduled for races to select the of approximately one mile, ideal team to represent Boston at the racing has resulted, with some Washington trials. Twelve boats very close finishes. were ready for the starter, a fleet The standing of the boats in the which in number and speed could club races to date, followsnot be duplicated by any other organization. Saturday, June lst there was an exceptionally strong wind so the races were started June 2nd at 10 o’clack. The wind was abo’Jt the same as the day before and resulted in some spirited racing. At the close of this days program Fred Pigeon’s Was/ow¢ rd topped the fleet. A meeting was held at the end of the days racing when it was decided to finish the trials the following Saturday, June 8th. A fine sailing breeze for models prevailed for the final races and CLASS a LicHT, Chamblain JOHN HARVARD, P®.geo„ V AIMP’ Potter BANNERETTE, A4a;cO»jde7. WITCH 11, Pa)!erso” 82.50 63.33 58.33 41.66 25.00 CLASS A WESHWA:RD, Pigeon YALE BULLDOG, R®.sedge BUNNY 11, PoJce7 CXCINE;I , Macomber URcmN, MCGitoray SiLVER WING. PateTson GassooIN. C hamDlain SHALcO, Brown CHEIVINK, Rich 95.83 87.50 62.50 45.83 41.66 38.66 29.16 29.16 16.66 While you are trying to kill two birds with one stone you might be using a shotgun and killing a whole flock. MODEL YACHTI NG 7 PERSONALS Raspberries, Peaches .nd Chllnce, dqcked here and there. WE UNDERSTAND THAT- fnhderteh::eacrheatphsew#::Pb°run±Stahi:iE?rules 8ne°Agebo¥¥.maTnhe°fh¥faribo°dre°,hhaes£:art%i [%:h£¥¥;:§r¥ttes¥:;i[:&:e:ij§§=£f:a*:::§£e:;L[j: At last reports Ted Leclerc had five planks to go on his new A boat. Hurry on Ted, 1et’s get that A class going right. Some skippers can’t take a licking, they push. nurse, and even skate over the line with their boats. It must be a great Satis faction to win races by these tactics. The City of Melrose have the new building almost ready at the Hockey Rink Pond. The City has put up a fine little building for the youngsters to learn model yacht co.istruction in. miral approaches. ” §hi{epRsC:°eilt:cC¥?:e§d:;#hi§::gre;tp:h:in¥:dga;I§t:Sets: anyone interested. At the meeting of the M. Y. R. A., June 14th, De Sales Chambers, Washington, D. C., it was voted to have the trials held i§r:[i§t[::o*:h!C:h::i’::P%rg::ge%si;es{:gies#£eo¥ The Marblehead gang are having some fine racing. Sorry we have been unable to FeheetYfat:rt8:znenHifhms:rhe°£2#cy£:aovdeei: get down there but these are busy days. built under the supervision of John Black T. F. Murphy of Marlboro, an expert which are raced on the Charles River. Under his iistruction some first class racmoulder. has an ad in the classifiied section. Mr. Murphy is i.riterested in models, ing skippers are sure to be developed. is giving special care and attention to orEd Dixey’s boat is getting plenty of firsts ders from model yachtsmen: The writer at Marblehead, Franker has a new flyer has seen his castings and does not hesitate that is causing plenty of trouble, Charlie to recommend them. Randall’§ “unsolved mystery ” is leading the class as the first series draws to a close The new club at Braintree point have an ideal place to sail on salt water, fine quar- and possession of a fine barometer apters in the Welfare Clubhouse, they should proaches. have a very successful organization. Wakefield High School boys have built Tom Wildon had his new A boat, 44e;faa!, some 54 inch models. One of these was in her first race June 9th getting second Sailed at Quannapowitt recently and made a very good showing. These boats have a place. This boat will make them all go when Tom gets her tuned up. She is fast, good turn of speed and if the boys will steady and leaves the water cleanly. sail them often enough to get acquainted with their boats good racing will result. The outboard races at Lake Quannapowitt attracted a crowd estimated at 20,000, The Siesta Challenge Cup was christened upsets, together with the usual incider`ts in the time-honored and approved man2’ssociated with outboard racing entertainner. The cup holds a considerable quaned this great throng. tity but the old saying, “You can fill a cup but not a sink, ” should have been F. T. Wood visited the Melro§e Club at Lake Quannapowitt, May 30th. The boys borne in mind by the donor of the christenjoyed his visit, picki.ig up a lot of valu- ening elixir. ” I have lost, ” her skipper shouted a§ she able information from his analysis of the various types of models. gybed across his bow. _iiii___.=i.Lil-I:i 8 MODEL YACHTING POOSH `EM UP It getta de goat, when de guy take A pu8ha de boat, way uppa de lake. Al]a da time, da gonna rna gun Dat guy mus’ tink he race for mon. I catch him up. I make de try Not just once he let me by He row de skiff . one pull for de oar Dat model damn near go to de shore. Once I pusha da truck. dat job I loss, If dat guy dere. he de poosh ’em up boss. Literature For Model Makers Studious reading of books and magazines will show model builders many new or easier ways of doing things. Some you will find useful are listed below, and may be obtained through us. BOOKS Model Sailing Yachts, Elements of Yacht Design, Model Sail Boats, Build a Winning Model Yacht, Miniature Boat Building, Barlow’s Tables, Ship Model Making MAGAZINES OUR SUPPLEMENTS This issue was held over to get the results of the Boston and Washington trials. The percentage table used this month as a supplement is not the regular supplement we promised but we feel that possibly this will prove very useful to i gure your seasons racing percentages. 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