The Model Yachtsman and Canoeing Gazette: Volume 3, Issue 7 – July 1886

THE Rodel – Wachisman AND CANOEING FROM AN INSTANTANEOUS PHOTO. BY W. ¢. ©#¢, WEST COWES, GAZETTE. LW. A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News: Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &c. Vol. IfI.—No. 7. JOLY, 1886. All Communications must be addressed to ‘© Tue Epitor of The Model- Yachtsman, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOEING GAZETTE. Published on the ist of each month, and can be had of any bookseller, or will be sent on application to the Publishers, on the following terms :— Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or Amertica…… paid in advance…… 2/6 per annum 1d. or Id. stamps may be sent in payment. N.B.—In sending for single copies, 234d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. Hutt: Tromas Grassam, 161 & 162, High Street. Lonpon: E. Marisoroucy & Co., 51, Old Bailey. DVERTISEMENTS should reach this office not later than the 21st of the month, to secure insertion in the following issue. Rates on application. To Foreign Subseribers!—All subscriptions must be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THos. GRASSAM, HvuLi; or, if sent in Foreign Stamps, please send value in one or two stamps only, of high value.—P.O.O. made payable to “The Afodel-Yachtsman” will not for the future be accepted. Price 2d., Post-free 24d. Tuis journal being published specially in the interests of model yachting, we ask every one who takes an interest in the sport to extend its circulation as much as possible. Gditorial Uotes. R. H. The Prince of Wales (we might add Prince of good Fellows and King of Sports- men) has extended his hand to the model yachting fraternity all over the world by his generous act of assisting the Serpentine Club, in the matter of their boat-house. Our readers will see in another column that as a last refuge in distress the Hon. Sec. of Serpentine Club appealed to H. R. Highness to use his influence to get a grant of the required space in Hyde Park, and that appeal has not been madeinvain. ‘The space is granted, the conditions are being arranged, the boat-house will soon be erected, model yachting will flourish, and Mr. Lear THE 98 MODEL-YACHTSMAN. and his club will be happy and prosper. The sightseers of the Park will still be gratified by good model racing. ‘There is one more sport added to * Alpha ” o 2 6 G. L., P. B.. F. T. 05 o 5 Go I 0 0 0 per “Mr. Lear do do E the many that have been benefited by His Royal J. WLR. B. o § oO C, H. Beloe, Esq., ‘Com., L’pool M.Y.C. 1 1 oO Highness, and there is one more added to the many QO, Williams reasons in existence for the people’s affectionate T. H. Hodd, Esq., Hon.aS do 010 6 a 1 0 Glasgow M.Y.C. r 1 0 .—O Il 0 Subscriptions received from the Boston M.Y.C. per the Hon. Sec. :—W. E. Lewin 2/6, C,. Wright 2/6, J. T. Harwood 2/6, Capt. Burkitt 1/6, W. econ eey 16, regard for a generous and courteous Prince. = and wife would sail in Galatea for New York on June 25th. THE We wish them a pleasant voyage, both LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION for their own comfort and the safety of the yacht; and, furthermore, that the plucky venture of tackling the American yachts may end in success, ; W, Thompson 6d. Lieut. HENN informed the /ie/d that himself The continuation of the article on the above is Not but unavoidably held over.—Ep. what we think Galatea is heavily handicapped by the conditions under which she has to compete, as, Doings of the Chrbs. length for length, the beamy type of yacht which Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper o#/y, and forwarded to the EDITOR not later than the 20th of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue, obtain in America and which is built purposely to suit the rule they sail under, ought to defeat the Contributions to this column are solicited from ail the long and narrow English craft, built to sail under a tonnage rule. Model Yacht Clubs, There will be three matches for the Albert M.Y.C.—-This club has commenced the America cup, one over the Club course, and two season with considerable prospects of surpassing former times, and the matches that have been outside Sandy Hook. After the very considerable test that has been sailed have been well contested and of great interAt the present time there is in existence only est. made with Galatea in competition with Zrex, we can scarcely say with confidence that Ga/afea is our two classes, 30-tons and 2o0-tons, but there is no tip-top form, but yet she so nearly approaches it doubt that the desire to meet other clubs will induce some of the members to go in for the popular that we must rest satisfied that we have such a worthy champion to do battle for us, and shall have yachts cannot hope to compete with a fair chance of success against the best of the Americans, if matched to sail under their conditions. THE CHALLENGE TROPHY. “Rob Roy” J. A. Webster, Springham > . © ; © 2 Lad nd Kingston M.Y.C. Members = H. Lear, Hon. Sec., Serpentine M.Y.C. April 17th, 20-tons, [Gp bedibnae’y 30-tons, W. R. April 24th, 30-tons, J. Fast; 20-tons, On May rst, the Bank Holiday prizes were sailed for, (one of these being presented by Mr. H. S. King, M.P., who became a patron of the club last February), the result being: 20-tons, 1, a tie. S. Leyman; 2, A. McMillan; 3, Cobley. 1, C. Hamling ; 2, J. Whiteway. 30-tons, Gateshead M. Y.C.—The first meeting of the Club Ormoort and Canoeing Gazette Lieut.-Col. Sterling, Vice-Commodore Serpentine M.Y.C … “Dundee Yachtsman” … ooooco Editor Afedel sae Nuntth- PROMISED. Manchester M. Y. C. ‘*Main-Top” | Leyman. {For Conditions, see issue for May.) SUBSCRIPTIONS The following are the winners of weekly matches, Saturday afternoons: April roth, 2o-ton class, J. Robins; 30-tons, J. Whiteway. 1o-tonners. to admit if well beaten that our first-class tonnage was held on 5th June, when the wind was found to be unsteady. Seven ro-tonners entered, viz :—Mr. Fanning’s, ‘Lapwing,’ Mr. N. Dobeson’s ‘Nile,’ Mr. Newall’s ‘Oriana,’ Mr. ‘Tindall’s ‘Osprey,’ Mr. + THE Wilson’s MODEL-YACHTSMAN ‘Puritan,’ Mr. Dobeson’s ‘Ruby,’ Mr. Crimson’s ‘Winifred.’ The course was three times 99 | prestige of being the leading club in the metropolis. We take this opportunity of gratefully thanking all First heat and each gentleman who have in any way assisted ‘Lapwing’ beat ‘Oriana’ two first runs, ‘Ruby’ beat the club in conferring this great boon on the ‘Osprey’ two first runs, ‘Nile’ bt. ‘Puritan’ two first members, across the pond, wind on the beam. runs, ‘Winifred’ bye. Second.—‘Ruby’ bt. ‘Lap- wing’ two last runs, ‘Winifred’ bt. ‘Nile’ first and last runs. runs. runs. Final—‘Ruby’ bt. ‘Lapwing’ two first Model Yacht Sailing Association ( London ).— In consequence of the draining of the Round Pond, ‘Lapwing’ beat. ‘Nile’ two last Kensington, the matches arranged for the month During Whit-week some members went to of May could not be sailed ; but a few enthusiastic ‘Third prize, Liverpool, to see how affairs were managed there, members, and were very highly delighted with what they saw and piloted by Mr. Cobb, started off early in the not to be done, packed up their boats they were morning on May 2gth, to the little village of Dagen- shown everything.— Major Dana, of the G.M.Y.C., ham, some 15 miles out of London, on the Tilbury has purchased the ‘5. H. James’ from and Southend line. and the courteous manner in which Mr. Hodd, of L.M.Y.C., and her arrival here is looked to with A nice walk across the coun- try brought us to a fine sheet of water some two miles in length and 80 to roo yards wide. great interest. _ do you think of it?” says our pilot. Serpentine AL. Y.C.'(London ).–The year of grace 1886 marks a red letter day in the club’s history. After passing through . the last several vicissitudes during 16 years, and at times making lee way water for breath. model yachting!” all ‘What “Just the exclaimed ina “Then come along, and I will introduce you to my friend the Bailiff; this being private water, we must get permission to use it.” Things that threatened to end in disaster, the club has just being arranged, a match was started for a two hours’ made a bold cast and landed dead to windward of sail, dead to windward anda run back. Four boats any position it has ever held before, thereby win- hoisted their fighting flags, ning the great boon ment of the natives, who had never before seen permission to erect a boat- house in Hyde Park, at the water’s edge. Only model-yachtsmen who are accustomed to handling much to the astonish- yacht racing in miniature. class 30in. The yachts, second wi x 8in. beam, all cutters, ‘Brilliant,’ large models with any weight of lead, between Mr. Hastings; ‘Thanet,’ Mr. Holt; ‘Frolic.’ Mr. 20 and G6olbs., can appreciate what a boat-house Butcher; ‘Blue Bell,’ means at the waters edge. The club is indebted stations, started to the Captain’s signal for the run to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, who graciously over, ‘Frolic’ winning, with ‘Brilliant’ close astern. Mr. Cobb, taking up their interceded for them, and the assistance received In the beat back the first-named was again to the from the telling leader in fore, The Alodel- Vachtsman the rest of the fleet in a cluster close up. This boon cannot act otherwise than as ‘Frolic,’ true to her name, danced away with the a stimulus to promote the healthy and instructive lead everytime the signal to start was given, she pastime of model yacht sailing. making a fine score of 14 points, winning the prize, for May. Next season will see a fine fleet of zo-tonners (built to the ‘1730’) with ‘Brillant’ 2nd. under wefght, about 53 inches waterline by 9 inches ments, a second match was started, the same four beam. This class, with the tens, will be the favour- boats competing. After an interval for refresh- The wind having dropped, gaff- ites and fine boats they will be, carrying the sail-plan topsails were sent aloft for the run over, ‘Brilliant’ and spars of the old thirty-tonners which have re- scoring the heat with the rest in close attendance : mained in dry dock for the past four years: with with sheets abow a splendid piece of sailing was this new lease of life the club will be justly entitled witnessed, in the future as in the past to maintain its old station distance, ‘Brilliant’ with the advantage to the four yachts just holding their 100 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. windward, again winning, with ‘Blue Bell’ a good the following cutters hoisted their fighting flags, second. In the next run ‘Blue Bel!’ and ‘Brilliant,’ ‘Nettle’ (19) Mr. McNichol ; ‘Queen Bess’ (20) Mr. with first-named Carse; ‘Kate’ (19) Mr. McConnell; ‘Iris’ (20) Mr. When time was called the score Ross; ‘Neptune’ (19) Mr. Campbell; ‘Galatea’ (20) spinakers scoring the heat. set, drew away, stood: ‘Brilliant’? 11 points, the ‘Blue Bell’ 9, ‘Frolic’ Mr. Stevenson ; ‘Grizzell’ (20) Mr. Seaton; ‘Fox’ 7, ‘Thanet’ 5, the sailing throughout being wonder- (20) Mr. McKay ; the weather was all that could be fully close. desired, but the wind which was from north to north At the close of the racing the company adjourned to the Bailiff’s house, and having done east, came over high ground and trees, and only ample justice to the meat tea provided by the good struck one half of the pond, this left a broad belt of Lady, started back to London, having spent a most calm away to windward, and to sail a beat and run enjoyable day, with an invitation to soon come back, under these circumstances, was pretty trying again. to the temper of the competitors, as the yachts driven with different currents of air, Glasgow M. Y.C.—The first-class yachts of this etratic in their sailing. were very The match ended with club, 41-tons and upwards, were started on Satur- cutter ‘Galatea’ getting first prize ; ‘Nettle’ being day, 5th June, to compete for club’s prize, second. There were eight competitors viz: ‘Midge’ (42) Mr. Gray ; ‘Thorn’ (42) Mr. McNicol; ‘Sea King’ (43) Mr. McKay ; ‘Wendur’ (42) Mr. Paterson Senr. ; ‘Effie’ Newsham (Liverpool) M.Y.C.—A match for yachts not exceeding 20-tons was held on Saturday, (47) Mr. Cadzow; ‘Raven’ (52) Mr. Paterson Junr; May 2zoth. ‘Tanniwha’ (43) Mr Crawford ; and the schooner flags: ‘Adclina’ schnr., J. M. Willams; ‘Gleam’ ‘Cheftian’ (45) Mr. Murray ; there was a nice breeze cut., J. Molyneaux; of westerly wind, which at times was rather light Gaffikin; ‘ Paulina’ cut., W. Foulkes; ‘America’ The following yachts flew their fighting ‘ Fairy Queen’ lugger, A. C. to show the power of these large models, but on schnr., J. P. Crofts; the whole the sailing was good. and ‘Chrysolite’ cut., EZ. R. Williams. The match wasa beat to windward and run back, and was most ex- ‘Ada’ schnr., H. Hawkins ; As the sail- ing ground of the Club is rather small, it was re- citing throughout, owing to many of the yachts solved to try a method of scoring which answered scoring first points, in turn, the match ended by very well. The wind was from the West, and at ‘Midge’ which had been sailed with care and skill, the starting time was rather light ; a postponement getting first prize, ‘Tanniwha’ being second. was proposed by a member, but rejected by the On Saturday, 12th the second of the June programme majority. matches were sailed ina nice steady breeze of lina,’ ‘Gleam’ coming in second. westerly wind; onthis occasion the 40-ton class attempted, but the wind dying away, instead of it competed for club’s prize, and at the call of Com- being sailing it was simply nothing more than a modore the following yachts came to starting plat- drifting match. ‘Paulina’ drifted in first and ‘Fairy form, cutters ‘Fly’ (38) Mr. Gray; ‘Chance’ (40) Queen’ second. All the members—by the time Mr. McNicol ; ‘Bella’ (27) Mr. McKay ; ‘Florence’ their yachts had arrived—had come to the conclus- (33) Mr. Neilson; ‘Lapwing’ (22) Mr. Carse; and ion that finishing the match was out of question ‘The first run across was won by ‘Ade Another run was ‘Hawn’ (36) Mr. Paterson; the match was a beat and decided to pospone the finishing of the race to windward and run back, and as the wind held till June 5th.—June 5th arrived, and with it a good all through, the sailing was most satisfactory. respectable breeze from the West, which made the A very exciting match ended, by cutter ‘Chance’ yachts leap through the water as if possessed with getting first prize, cutter ‘Fly’ making a good second. life, especially the ‘Adelina’ and ‘Paulina’ who had On Saturday roth inst, the 3rd class or 20-tonners the match all their own way, ‘Adelina’ camein first came to starting point to compete for club’s prize, 7 times out of 15, ‘ Paulina’ 6, ‘Fairy Queen’ and THE ‘Gleam’ 1. MODEL-YACHTSMAN. At the close of time the score stood as IOI ro tonners of the club. A Fine model named the follows: ‘Paulina’ 19, Ist prize; ‘Adelina,’ 17, 2nd ‘Laura’ belonging to Mr. W. Keightley, prize; ‘Fairy Queen’ 3; ‘Gleam’ 3; the others, and won easily. ‘America’ 3: ‘Ada’ o; ‘Chrysolite’ o. ‘Lily’ was second, and Capt. Birkett’s “Touch-me- Greenock M.. ¥YC.—Race for 5th class boats only; on Saturday, 29th May, for silver cup presented by Newton, Auctioneer. Conditions: a beat.to-wind- ward and run back four rounds of the Pond. A fresh breeze from the West made the race a splendid sight. ‘The following 1o-ton yachts entered : ‘Annie’ Mr. McKay; ‘Janet’ M,. Service; ‘Eill A. Harper. Aftera close race they finished as follows; ‘Annie’ 1, silver cup; ‘Janet’ 2; ‘Eill’3. Saturday 5th June, fora Race on silver cup, presented by the late George D. Gillies, Esq, For all classes, conditions : a beat and run back and start afresh every round four rounds of the dam. points. points; ‘Maggie’ 20 ; J. Harkness, 6. cup. scored by Fourth class, ‘Daisy’ 20-tons, J. Leitch, 18 ‘Janet’ 10, M. Service, ‘Sunshine’ Harper, 8. Fifth class, 24; winner of the ro, W. Scott, First class, 16; ‘Gem’ silver 9, J. ‘Bell of the Hunt’ 68, A. Ferguson, 16; ‘Mosquito’ 65, D. Calderhead, 10 ; ‘Caledonia’ 61, N. McKechnie, 12. ‘Flora’ 42, J. McKay, 10; Second class, ‘Water Witch’ 48, J. Watson, 16; ‘Willo’ the Wisp’ 52, W. McFarlane, 4; ‘Fairy Queen’ 54, H. Dougherty, 14 ; Stygic’ 54, A. Brooks, 4; ‘Emigene’60; G. Pierce o. annual Regatta takes place on Thursday, on Cowdenknowes Pond. all recognised clubs. Our 1st July, The Regatta is open to Entries 1/- a boat not later than Wednesday, 30th June. DumbartonM, Y.C.—-A namber of improvements Meadow Park, the Ryde M.Y.C.— The following matches place on the Ryde Canoe Lake, on took r4th May ; Match for 2ft, 6in. class, two started, but as there was no wind to send them along it ended in no race. Match for 3ft, class: 5 started, and sailed a capital race, with the following result : 1st, ‘Cupid,’ G. Beagley; 2nd, ‘Neapa,’ F. ‘Dewdrop,’ W. Munt; 4th, Bartlett; 3rd, ‘Nancy,’ G. Sandles. 3ft. 6in. class, 2 started, and made an interesting match of it. ‘They ran up and down the Canoe Lake twice, and the winner, Mr, Tausim’s ‘Whirl- wind,’ is likely to prove a tough customer whenever she runs, as her late alterations have proved of great advantage. Manchester M.Y.C.—The 12th June was put down as a gala day to celebrate the opening of the About 18 yachts and two steam- new boat-house. ers were afloat. No matches were sailed owing to so much time being devoted in getting the yachts into good position to be photographed. The day was very cloudy, and much patience was exercised by the members, in waiting for a favourable moment. After many attempts some goods pictures were obtained. As Whitsuntide is the great holiday of the year at Manchester, no attempt is being made Saturday, 26th June, when a match for ‘10’s’ is to be sailed for a model ten- tonner presented by R. Templar, Esq. New been members and new boats are being added constantly. beached Much disappointment is constantly expressed at bottom having levelled, and the banks, where necessary, with substantial stones. not’ third. for matches until haverecently been effected on the model-yacht pond in the out-sailed Mr. J. T. Harwood’s ‘The water has now been turned on, and, though club sailing has not yet the backwardness of our steam fleet. There are some really fine vessels nearly finished, but their begun, a number of tiny craft have been sailing. owners are too busy to get them out quicker. The The turnout on Saturday was exceptionally large. lines of the s.s. ‘Daniel Adamson’ cannot be sent to The Model- Vachtsman as requested, as they have Boston M. ¥. C.— A number of spectators been lost, but a photo of her can be had of Mr. assembled on the banks of the Witham on Saturday Duckworth, 22, St. John’s Road, Longsight, Man- afternoon, May 2gth, to witness a race between the chester. THE 102 Port Glasgow MODEL-YACHTSMAN. M.Y.C.—A friend on hearing exceedingly well contested race, ‘Quickstep’ won, there was no race last Saturday afternoon kindly with sent prizes on the previous evening to be competed Fourth class, for ina handicap race. cutter Despite the very short ‘Janet? 2nd, and ‘Southern ‘May’ schnr. ro-tons, and ‘Coquette’ ‘May’ cutter 3rd. ‘Madge’ ro-tons, notice no less than 13 yachts came to the flags as started in a their various heats were called. ‘Madge’ 2nd, ‘Coquette’ giving up early, the wind In the first heat stiff breeze, Cross’ (1o) 8-tons, winning easily, {for large yachts), Mr. Cameron’s cutter “Maggie” being to heavy for her.—On and Mr. Miller’s new schooner started in a good some heats were run for a prize presented by a breeze friend, which proved without doubt the best racing from the east, ‘Maggie’ winning easily. Saturday, 19 June, Second heat (40-tonners) Mr. Brash’s cutter ‘Corra yet witnessed this year. Lynn’, and (32) 66-tons, and ‘Don Juan’ schnr. (99) 72, started, Mr. Stewart’s cutter ‘Mary,’ started, 4st heat, ‘Nellie’ schooner ‘Corra Lynn’ winning after a fairly stiff contest. ‘Nellie’ winning easily. Third heat (28 tonners), Mr. McLees cutter ‘Agnes’ Glen, schnr. (51) 41, ‘Maggie’ cutter 52, ‘Britannia’ Mr. M’Donald’sschooner ‘Quickstep’ Mr. Rankin’s cutter 52, schooner ‘Southern Cross’ and Mr. M’Lachlan’s started, and after a hard fight ‘Maggie’ won, with and ‘Lord of the Horam’ ‘Lord sailing was witnessed among the three new schoon- ers, ‘Janet’ coming in first. Fourth heat (10 tons) of the Lake’ schnr. (48) 39, and ‘Mary’ cutter 4o, Mr. Paton’s schooner ‘May’ Mr. Kirk’s yawl, Mr. started, and after a very close race ‘Lady of the Craig’s cutter Lake’ took short distance 59, ‘Britannia’ 3rd. Mr. Horam’ a cutter schooner ‘Janet,’ made a fine start, and some pretty M’Pherson’s cutter ‘Madge’ of the 2nd heat, ‘Nymph of the astern, 3rd heat, ‘Nina’ cutter 39, first, ‘Mary’ 2nd, and ‘Nina’ ‘Lady 3rd. ‘Jeanie’ and Mr. Murray’s cutter ‘Coquette,’ started, 4th heat, ‘Quickstep’ schnr. (20) 16, and ‘Southern and after one or two slight fouls got away up the Cross’ schnr. (21) 17, started, pond in good style, ‘Madge’ carrying the winning winning, points, closely followed by ‘May.’ gave up In the last round. In the final ‘Quickstep’ having ‘Southern Cross’ broken her trawler heat ‘Maggie,’ ‘Corra Lynn,’ ‘Janet,’ and ‘Madge’ fought for the prizes, ‘Corra Lynn’ 2nd, finishing ‘Maggie’ rst, ‘Janet’ 3rd, ‘Madge’ 4th, the Kingston M. Y. C.—The Saturday afternoon matches for all classes have been carried on as in During the past previous seasons, but never since their institution week considerable progress has been made with the have they been obstructed by the elements so per- little schooner showing up well. addition to the house, and it is shortly expected to sistently as they have so far this year. have the place trimmed up with good sport going have been high, boisterous and variable, the rain on every Saturday afternoon.—On Saturday, 12th showers have been copious, and to make up the The winds June, the preliminary heats for the first race on the sum of model yachting unhappiness the weeds have card were run as follows: been exceedingly prolific. First class, ‘Nymph of The Pond Committee, the Glen’ schnr. (51) 41-tons, ‘Lord of the Horam’ whose labors have been continuous up to date and cutter 59-tons, and ‘Nellie’ schnr. deserve the best thanks of the Club, have fought (82) 66-tons started, and after a pretty good race in a light with unwearied pluck against the weed-growth, and breeze came in in the same order as they started. by a supreme effort had got the surface fairly clear Second class, ‘Nina’ cutter 39-tons, ‘Lady of the by Whit-Monday: and Whit-Monday was to be a Lake’ schnr. (48) 39-tons, and ‘Mary’ cutter 40-tons, great day! but the elements again made war, and started with a fine fresh breeze, ‘Lady of the Lake’ as the time of racing drew nigh rain began to coming in first, ‘Mary’ 2nd, and ‘Nina’ last. Third fall, and steadily increased in volume until a start class, ‘Janet’ schnr. (20) t6-tons, ‘Quickstep’ schnr. was made with the 4ft. 6in. class. (20) 16-tons, and ‘Southern Cross’ schooner (21) through in soaking showers and tearing gusts from 17-tons, started in a fine breeze, and after an the S.W. This was sailed ‘The course was a beat-to-windward, and July, 1886 38% in. on L.W.L. SPECIALLY x Sin, Beam, DESIGNED F TH MODEL:YACHTSHAN foe CANOE! Q ~ a i aint AND SHEER PLAN, | Scale—3-16ths=1 oa | i Ee in. aay 4 a Pa eR > —— x 6|Ol ee ances Sa a July, 1886. PLANS OF A MODEL 10-TONNER, 38% in. on L.W.L. SPECIALLY x 8in. Beam. DESIGNED FOR THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEING GAZETTE. a DECK PLAN, Scale—3-16ths=1 in. ees 2 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN the race was eventually won by Mr. J. G. Smiter, with a new yawl, after a most exciting set-to with Mr. F. C. Wood’s cutter. 107 last year’s champion five,. which he was confident of beating this season, with his latest combination of lead, wood, canvas. and The aspiration however is cut short with the loss We have no hesitation of himself and the vessel which was to win the victory. in saying that the yawl sailed well, but with equal Among his lovely models were a schooner to beat ‘Miranda’: luck the cutter would have won. The winner was a **90” to beat ‘Irex’; a ‘‘4o” to beat ‘Tara’; a ‘‘20” to beat ‘Clara’; and a *tten” to beat ‘Queen Mab’ or ‘Ulerin’ ; and heartily cheered on his victory, and this concluded the ‘Oona’ to the proceedings, as the weather was too bad for were laid on the floor and looked scarcely larger than those even those to whom this day is the only one on which they can compete. In face of the enforced beat ‘Doris.’ ‘Currytush’s’ full-sized lines of a good sized model, and he gleefully remarked that a landsman would not believe he and two others had raced the Coast from the Thames to Ireland and won nearly every abandonment of the Whit-Monday matches, it is race in her, probable some fame as a master of yacht architecture and as a yachtsman. arrangement will be made _ for matches to be sailed on some of the evenings during the next month. The following are the The many triumphs crowded into Mr. Paton’s short career will stand as a monument in history, of his The many attractive qualities of his nature will make him universally regretted amongst those who were acquainted with him, and his sad and unfortunate end will draw forth winners of the Saturday afternoon races, so far as the sigh from the hundreds of men who follow with interest they have been sailed :— and admiration the notable events in the lives of men who April 17, 4it. 61n, G.Smith. 4it. W. Cross. 3ft. 6in. G. H. Smith. May 1, F.C. Wood. W, Cross. G. H. Smith. » 8 G. Cross. G. Smith. G. H. Smith. to-ton, J. Twydell. » 15, G.Smith. W. Cross. G. H. Smith. 3ft., J. J. Bellamy. ro-ton, W. Acaster. ,» 22, G.Smith. 29, June 5, Iam sure all model-yachtsmen will feel the deepest regret. Beyond this, as one who has felt the enjoyment of Mr. Paton’s company, and had hoped for what can never now take place, that is, a repetition of it, I wish this slight tribute to his memory to convey the expression of sorrow of Yours truly, MODEL-YACHTSMAN. London, May 14th, 1886. MEASUREMENT. THE Epiror, The Model- Vachisman, 1o-ton, J. G. Storey. F.C. Wood. W. Cross. 3ft., W. Bruce. the sincerest sympathy, and for his loss and the loss of the owner and crew, ro-ton, J. G. Storey. J. Twydell. 3ft., W. Bruce. To his relatives and kindred I know I can safely offer, on behalf of all model-yachtsmen, W. Acaster. G. H. Smith. aft., J. J. Bellamy. » make a name for themselves. G. H. Smith. 1o-ton, J. G. Storey. Corrvespondeitee. Letters must bear the name and address of the writers, {not necessarily for publication}. Anonymous letters and enquiries will not be acknowledged. All communications to be addressed to THE EDITor. —_—o0— DEAR SirR,—I read with much interest, and some amusement, the letter of ‘“Ten-tonner” on Length v Beam in this month’s M.Y.; is there room for a few more words on the subject. I suppose that every yachtsman, model or otherwise, will agree that the ‘1730’ number of ‘‘plank on edge” sailing machines that are at present the rage ; let me give your readers a simple illustration how the rule favours length, and at the same time utterly fails to measure the actual displacement of a yacht: I take it for granted; THE LOSS OF THE “OONA.” A model-yachtsman’s tribute to Mr. W. Evans Paton, THE EDITOR, 7ihe Afodel- Vachtsiman. 51R,—All yachtsmen and model-yachtsmen will have read, rule is “thard’”—and very hard too—on beam, proof of which is abundantly seen in the Ist. That the tonnage of a yacht should be the measure of the volume of water that it displaces: be and 2nd, that yachts of equal displacement yachts of equal tonnage. Let a hollow should rectangular parallelopiped (don’t be alarmed, this is only an oblong box) be constructed whose edges shall measure 4o x II x 7’5 as these lines are in print, of the sad fate that has befallen inches : and let it be so weighted that when floating in water one of the youngest and cleverest designers of racing yachts, 0°7 of its capacity shall be immersed. Mr. W. 2. Paton, one of the most enthusiastic amateurs that ever coaxed a three or five-tanner round a course, and one of the most genial of companions ; whether it was racing in such well-known little chppers as ‘Trident,’ ‘Olga,’ or ‘Currytush’ (the creations of his genius), trying the model of the ill-fated ‘Oona’ against racing model yachts, or showing the writer at his home at West Kensington his collection of beautiful models of racers, the fruits of his studies—and fashioned by his hands. It seems but yesterday that he explained and showed us with the greatest delight the madel and sail-plan of ‘Oona,’ (and szch a sail-plan) larger than ‘The total capacity of the box will be 3300 cubic inches: and the capacity of its submerged parallelopiped will be! 2310 cubic inches, First, let the box be floated with its largest surface uppermost : then a yacht constructed within the superfices of that surface will measure by the rule go x Il inches = 16’5 tons. Next, let it be floated with its smaller surface uppermost ; then a yacht constructed within the superfices of that surface will measure by the rule 40 x 7°5 = Id9 tons. But in each case o’7 of the total area of the box was submerged, so that the displacement of each yacht was 40x II x 525} 2310 cubic 4OX75X 77 inches, oo Casati THE 108 MODEL-YACHTSMAN. Therefore the yachts.are of equal displacement, and should be of equal tonnage. and his assertion that ‘‘three hours’ racing would be worth a life time of theory,” etc., etc., I am not, as I said before, It will be readily seen that a model yacht sailer, but while I am willing to give ‘*T.T.” every credit for his 15 years experience as such, I still claim if the immersion be greater or less it will not affect the result : to have the use of my eyes, and that an experience almost as Things that are equal &c., &c. Alas! that Mr, Euclid lived so very long before the Y.R.A. and, I betieve that °7 represents the average immersion of long as his, but in larger boats, enables me to judge of what the total depths of yachts. comes under my own observation, and also to be able to tell whether one boat is sailing better than another, and to Nevertheless. it ‘draw an inference” as to the cause. appears easier for ““T.T.,” with all his experience, to call my remarks nonsense than to understand them or endeavour to answer them, In his illustration of what was done at Ryde some four years ago, it is a pity he did not give it in Is any further demonstration of the absurdity of the rule, or of its favouring length needed. Here are two boats of equal displacement; yet one is called 1o the other r7-tons! This rule is responsible for long, deep, and narrow craft, vexation to their owners, wet and uncomfortable for the seamen, and dangerous alike to both. Now for ‘‘ Ten-tonner.” If this gentleman lives in London, I have no doubt, ‘‘M.” would be only too pleased to oblige him with the matches he speaks of. Is ‘‘M’s.” visit to Liverpool as chronicled in the AZ, ¥Y. for October last forgotten ? or why this challenge? him, I myself will sail an If ‘**M.” finds age forbids ‘‘antiquated Noah’s Ark” of the old 3ft. class against ‘‘T.T’s.” “‘ro,” giving him 5 seconds start, or will accept 5 seconds start from his ‘‘15,” to be sailed off on the Serpentine, by S.M.Y.C. rules. I would such a form as would enable others besides himself to get something out of it; in the absence of particulars of the competing boats it carries no conviction or meaning of any kind to my mind, beyond a suspicion that ‘‘T.T.” himself is not quite sure he is on good ground. After reading and re- reading ‘‘T.T.’s” letter I have come to the conclusion not only that he is not quite sure of himself, but that he has totally missed the point of my letter. He speaks of having offer to sail the ‘‘15” level but I have in mind the 50 odd been ‘‘beaten by faster and longer boat,” etc., now my argu- inches of waterline. This could be called practical work. ment was and is this :—‘‘Taking length for length, boats I cannot understand what ‘‘T.T.” means by ‘‘longer boats built under the tonnage rules are bound to be weaker than with éess lead.” boats built with unrestricted beam”. To get length, depth has to be resorted to I maintain still that to make the there is not a fashionable ten-tonner (or for that matter any boat float upright; whieh ballast is useless weight carried, fashionable tonnage yacht) afloat or ashore but what would as it can exert no influence in counterbalancing sail. be better for some additional beam ; true she would be more for body; and then ballast has to be put on What old style “‘10” (if such a thing ever was, and which would tonnage, but that’s my argument and objection. measure about own fancy size 41% 7°5, is he satisfied, and can he shew that 33x 9) would carry 2olbs. nothing of the 35lbs. of lead? that is calmly spoken of. to say As for As for his this boat would not be better with 2in. more beam. I trow not. model-yachtsmen not caring what the ‘1730’ rule does or I am quite open to admit that there have been many failures does not tax, I imagine that they, like other yachtsmen, in the length classes, but that proves nothing, “‘the man that wish to sail boats of really equal size, and are by no means never made a mistake never did anything,” and besides no content with this rule of ‘‘men of light and leading.” “T.T.”, heard nothing but praise of the rule? ‘Mr, Editor, Has I am not, advocating a return to the old length rule. vagary appears to be too wild to try on a model; for ex- ample of which he need not go further than the nearest batch of his own pet ten-tonners. ‘‘Ten-T.” assumes to go upon Boats should not be allowed any beam mere than any length. practice, now he must know or ought to know that it depends What is wanted both for real and model yacht is a rule that altogether upon what kind of practice he goes upon. will measure as near as possible the actual displacement of each boat; weather long and narrow, short and wide; or deep, or shallow, and for such a rule I propose, Bx D; L.W.L. x either, not to exceed X., or divided by a number that might be agreed on to best represent a ‘‘ton,” Depth to be taken from L.w.1., to say, half an inch below the lowest point of garboard streak. Let me point out to ‘*T.T.” that 41 x 7°5 is more than Io-tons, and that 7°5 is only the decimal notation for 74, this seems necessary from his letter. In conclusion I may express my sorrow that ‘‘T.T.” was beaten so often by the tonnage boats, perhaps, however, was not quite in the he ‘“‘hrst flight” even with his lengthers. Apologising for the length of this. Tam, Faithfully yours, GILEs HALE. MEASUREMENT. i5th May, 1886. THE Epitor, 7he AMoedel- Yachisman. S1r,—I have only just seen thismonth’s AZoded- Yachésman, with the remarks of ‘‘Quercus” and ‘“Ten-Tonner” upon my letter, and that of “‘M,” and I shall be obliged if you will allow me to say a few words in answer to them as far as their remarks refer to mine. With regard then to ‘‘Ten-Tonner” ‘Ina nation of blind men, a one-eyed man is a king,” I will go one step further, and in addition to practice I will propose a little precept, and I most certainly think that an intelligent comparison of the qualities of the best examples of the two classes, side by side, would be a lead for precept worth all the practice that “Ten T.” and his fellow disciples could get ifthey went on for ever in the path they now are, for while ‘‘T.T.” is so convinced of the superiority of himself {as a ten-tonner) in certain qualities which he does not name, and of the superiority of the tonnage models generally ; Lam {so are many others whose practice commenced before I was born) so convinced of the very opposite, that if he will match his ten-tonner ‘Vength for length” against some length yachts that I could name ; I care not from where he brings his tentonners, or what their proportions or what weight they carry, I will venture to say that with half-a-dozen boats on each side and in the best of half-a-dozen matches he will get such a leating as will satisfy him for the rest of his yachting life : only Jet it be a fair trial length against length, and beam to take care of itself, and the a stomach-ful, cr ‘‘abortions” will give ‘‘Ten T.” Iam much mistaken. In conclusion, I will just repeat my argument in order that “Ten T.” may have no chance of mistaking it, and because I think that in order 109 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. to do any good it is absolutely necessary to enter into the consideration of this matter with a clear perception of what Cinque Ports, Plymouth, &c., are extensively patronising B. and C. classes”—-the Rule was eating up the sport and there the point of the argument is, and as far as I am concerned it was now a pleasing outlook. is this :—the tonnage rules are unsound, because, length for that a ship 55ft. shorter and roft. broader had attained 17 length rule with unrestricted beam admits more powerful knots, against 14°35 of the longer vessel, boats than the present tonnage law, and I adduce as an **Tonnage-man’s” T.T, class beat the length class only illustration what I think very few people will contradict, viz: shows that his lengthers were not up to the mark: The Society of N.A. state The fact that what had not beam enough, or were not well modelled to outweigh the would be a better boat with some more beam, and would be extra length (size) of schooner bow, long counter in the air, beaten at all points by a boat of an equally good model with that there is not a fashionable ten-tonner afloat but I must apologise for troubling you again with this and rudder (cribbage). ‘‘T.-man” does not state length of the 15-tonner that sailed and won at Ryde; it strikes me she was more than 4ft. overall, that the boat she beat was xo? beamy and was probably over-canvassed. Of the second visit to Ryde there is no account. ‘*T,.-man” talks of heart- matter, but I think it is the most serious that ever came breaking tonnage-boats ! I am pleased to hear that he agrees more beam, therefore it follows clearly that if what I say is true, it must be admitted that as far as good sailing and good qualities go the tonnage rules are not so good as the length rule. before model-yachtsmen, and I would ask ‘*Ten T” if he with me on this point. When did he find that out? He again writes about it to try and get a clear idea of the points seems like the fox that advised all the other foxes to have before he starts, because with his experience he ought to be in a position to be able to give us really valuable information. their tails cut off! The Victoria Club has a length overall rule, and not Jess than so mech counter, and by that rule Iam obliged to ‘*Quercus” for his correction, which, how- moderate length ‘‘tens” would have to allow 7 secs. per 100 ever does not affect my argument, and thanking you for affording me so much space, I am, Sir, yards; then why should they be debarred from Waterline is not our measure: a boat would be disqualified Ww, W. if one 16th over length—we go for over-length ! Club House, Victoria Park, LONDON, May r5th, 1886, ‘She walks the waters like a thing of life, And seems to dare the elements to strife.” (?) has his choice of beam and depth, there is no juggling with the length: all is fair and square. By the ‘‘1730” rule, the longer the vessel the smaller the area : the longer (larger) the vessel the smaller she is? THE EpITOR, 7he Afodel- Vachtsman. DEAR S1R,—‘‘ Ten-Tonner !” What’s ina name? I take a T.T. is a one-man yacht (model) in embryo—a very modest designation, when it would have been as easy to say 100-tonner, 1000-tonner, &c.; then our task to criticise would have been prodigious ; now, how simple, only a tenner ! Our friend ‘‘T.T.” goes for ‘*W.W.” as a ‘young man You will notice by the annexed figures that the T.T. rule comes to nothing, also the variety of sizes that might sail together as 1o-tonners—confusion worse confounded. I believe there are many in the Victoria and other Clubs who would subscribe to the Trophy, who now stand aloof, were this point of measurement settled ; it is merely a question of give and take. The ‘*1730” Rule Scale: from the country ” and not a ‘‘Yonnage-man,”— but ‘*M.” inches. is only a ‘* Noah’s Ark abortion,” which structure, strange 30 X to say, “‘T.T.” tried so much and was so loath to leave, and Ths, TOM. in, IO see ee 315 area… which structure he has now imitated more closely than ever 40 x 7% wee 20 .eaee BOO 48 x6… py 288 in his T.T., with her perpendicular sides, high ancient stem 90 x2 and derrick boom at an angle of 30°.. Unfortunately for the IZ] ‘*make-bold T-man,” ‘* M.” has sailed and has a 10-tonner, X gg ,, .FO-tons. sevens a wae 30 wees T8044 sees Eo ceeere — xe tee kee 132 ee so called, which he discarded 23 years ago, so he has no joy in store. Southamp- ton and other coast length class matches place no restriction on beam—length pays the tax. There are no, fetters, a man MEASUREMENT. it, Io-ton matches if their owners are willing to contend on even terms. ” yy seeeee ’ Ogg caneee »» Phantom Yours faithfully, M. But before his time people sailed cask-heads and vapoured about them. Only last year three Scotch 40-ton- ners appeared at the Victoria Park, and one of the assistants with them said he could dub one out in a couple of hours,— the owners went away wiser men, for the 3 ft. Noah’s Arks opened their eyes by sailing clean away from them. Alas! where are the old yachts of buoyancy and beauty, which seemed to move and breathe on the ocean so well ; their sub- stitutes lay like logs, dead ! for the sea to bury them. The cute Yank.’s ‘‘ Noah’s Ark abortions” can carry their racing ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. W, E, HELLAWELL.—They will appear in due course, Rype M. Y.C.—Wiil the Secretary please send particulars for Register—Letter inadvertently destroyed. Geo. RITCHIE.—The illustration shall appear in due course, Cuas. ITALL. 1.—The paper can be obtained from any spars across the ocean; they stick to beam, and whip the “skeletons.” The ‘‘1730” rule fetters the designer, The 3. —~ The right sail-plan may be gathered from the I0-tonner overall rule has developed fast, useful and powerful boats— _ published in Nov., 1885 ; taking relative proportions, make the “1730” rule a ‘‘skeleton” of no value or use in spart or trade. But why ‘‘kick a dead horse?” I see from Fte/d of Stationer in any large town. the smallest suit between the two. 2.–7 inches is not too much. one-half the size, and the middle suit There can be no hard and fast line for April 3rd ‘“‘there are no prizes out of £400 for the ‘Vultures’ these things, they depend on the power and stability of the given by the London, and that the Royal Thames, Alfred vessel they are intended for. IIo THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. Prince of Wales.— ‘The Model-Yachtsman and Canoeing Gazette.” Alexandra.— Single Nos, Mar., 2%d. May, Sept., Oct. and each, M.Y.C. 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In the match for the A class, only /vex and Marjorie entered object as they boxed about off Southend Pier. and Her mainsail, laced to the boom, looked simply /rex won, Match for Lerpsichore, May, Neptune, perfection, but her jib and foresail seemed small Constance, She carries 2-tons more lead, and besides this the B and C Arethusa, classes, Foxhound, Wendur, Chiripa, and £ryctna entered, and Af¢ay won first prize, Veptune second, Wendur lead has all been recast into the vessel and is con- third. She seemed Channel Match to Dover.—June stiffer than /rex and looked quite as high in the wind, but /vex was undeniably faster. followed she gave up. vessel and her white hull made her a conspicuous siderably lower than it was before. in: Wendur 5-38-28, Something went wrong on board of Galatea and Galatea after all the trouble taken with her this something to rex New Thames Y.C.—June 11th, match for A B /rex trex won £50, Marjorie £25, May winter would do the result timed was: in the C class, Weptune won £40, and May £15. C class The timing at the finish was: 5-7-10, Marjorie 5-15-2, Arethusa, 12-40-25, Galatea 12-41-18, Afarjorie 12-47-1, and Wendur, Erycina, Arethusa, Neptune, May, and Annasona, May, in the order named.—In the up Swin match on Entries: A class Queen Mab, Erycina, Annasona, Foxhound, and Bonnie Doon arriving Southend to Harwich, any rig and class over g-tons, prizes 450, 4,25, 415. TL all yachts of any rig. All specula- 14th, open to They came in in the follow- ing order: Jrex, Marjorie, Wendur, Constance, May, Annasona, Arethusa, and Neptune. Trex did tion as to what would be the result of the competition, so far as these two cracks were concerned, the distance about 54 milesin was however brought to an end by the bursting of prizes went to May first, Annasona second, Wendur third. the cranse iron on Gadatea’s bowsprit, the delay Royal Cingue Ports through which put her out of the race. Royal Harwich /vex, Galatea, and Marjorie entered for this contest, which reTime Jrex suited in /vex winning the prize. 3-47-30, Galatea 3-51-51, Marjorie 3-58-54.— Match for the B and C classes, Wendur won £40, ¥.C. Dever.—June 15th, match for all rigs, prizes £60, and £30, 45 miles. Y.C.-Jane 7th, match for all rigs, prize £50, about go miles. 5h. 17m., but the Galatea, Irex, and Marjorie were entered, and the – match ended : /rex 4-4-9, Galatea 4-8-57, Aflarjorie 4-13-36. rex won £60, Marjorie £30. In the match for B and C classes, Weptune £20, coming in first, Zerpsichore won £15 coming third, this | prize being for a yacht under 41 sail tons. THE NEW “SAFETY” BICYGLE. THE “FALCON” CYCLE COMPY. Acent: H. S&S. BRUGE, 203, Higu St, HULL. THE I1l2 MODEL-YACHTSMAN. Gxchange & Sale Column. RULES. The charge for inserting advertisements in this column is 4d. for twenty words, and 1d. for every additional five words or portion thereof. Name and address when published are counted in and charged for, and if a number at this office be given instead, 1d. extra for each advertisement is charged. 14d. or id. stamps may be sent in payment. Advertisements must be written on one side of the paper only. 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Microscopes, Telescopes, Chemical Chests Magic Lanterns, Balloons, &e. Wanted.—A Model ‘‘to scale’ of Lord Nelson’s ship Victory.” John Dowker, 5, Back Bond Street, Wakefield. STEVENS MODEL DOCKYARD, * Exchange.—Vol. IV. ‘‘Boys Own” in parts with index, and ‘‘How to make knots and splices,” by Biddle, for “Biddle’s Model Yacht Buiiding and Sailing.” 22, Apply, ‘‘5,” this office. W. M. PASCOE, MODEL ; YACHT BUILDER, Blocks & Deadeyes.-6d. doz. Double Ball Stanchions..1s, 64. doz. Brass Steering Wheels from ls. each. LONDON, S.E. FITTINGS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS FOR MODEL YACHTS. SHip MODELS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS CUT OR BUILT, TO OWNERS’ OWN LINES IF REQUIRED. PRICE SAILING STRIPED ye Straight-Grained Hungarian Ash Battens,— _ The lightest and strongest Spar-wood for Models. A eet ties Banner 20, Enamelled, Lined and Polished Deck Wood £5. ESTIMATES CIVEN. CLOTH: ld. Strand ,, .-$ Both 36 . wide. BROTHERS, DOCK YARD,” and Flag Makers, Street, LIVERPOOL. D3 : &. Graocsam, Printer, is prepared to YY or Decks, to order. SPECIAL.—A 10-ton MODEL, Built last Year. Modern form. Very fast, All complete. CHEAP. € execute orders for Printing, Withography, &c., in the best style, and at moderate prices, CLUB RULES. Apply, No. 1, this office. CERTIFICATES. LETTER HEADINGS. Modef Yacht POSTERS. ©@fub — size 10 x 12—very fine-—with ESTIMATES GIVEN. 2/6 SAILING ENVELOPES. WINDOW BILLS. PROGRAMMES. NOTICES. CIRCULARS. &eo. &e. IG! & 162, HIGH STREET, HULL. SPECIAL. Cabinet size 1/- each, three for 2/6. Longsight, Manchester. SAIL fae el TAYLOR without fittings.) Complete Suits of Sails, to order. Myr. Duckworth, 22, St. John’s Road, Ai “MODET Complete Sets of Polished Spars, to order— each. TO No. 4 Pee Stripes 34″ apart…… 64d. P yan} Prices (moderate) on application. steamers.—Mounted, Is. Racing Silk Flags, 6d. to 1s. Gusigns, Packs & Flags of all Nations for sale or hire. Fast 10-ton Models, with polished Hungarian Ash spars. yachts and PREE- FROM FLAGS FOR CLUB HOUSES, LETTER’D, &C. Special attention given to the production of numerous LISTS YACHTS Silk Flags, 23d, 6d., 9d. & is. each. {0-ton Racers for Inter-Club Competition Rofod. of Manefiedter ALDGATE, LONDON. SEND 3¢. FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, 100 ENGRAVINGS. 46, WARWICK-ST., NEW CROSS, Designs furnished. LISTS FREE. | Books of Rules printed and bound tn the best styles. SEE Serpentine, London, Kingston, Manchester, Albert and Liverpool Rule Books.