The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 10, Issue 7 – July 1893

anoeist. A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News, Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &e Vol. X.—No. 7. JULY, All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed “THE Epiror of The Model-Vachtsmai, Talbot House, Hessle Road, Hull.” CANOEING Communications must be addressed “THE EvDIToR of 7he Canoeist Elim Lodge. HorNsra, Hull, or, 161 & 162, Iligh Street, Hull”. 1893. Price 3d., Post-free Vad. New Crus ror THE Tynn.—We are pleased to see that the Corporation of Tynemouth have constructed a model yachting pond in one of the parks, and that a club has been formed to take advantage of this water space. It is to be hoped that the relations of the club and the Corporation officials will be of a pleasant and smooth character and that the club will attain a large share of iniportance and prove a great source of THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOEIST is published on the ist of each month, and can be had of ‘any bookseller, or will be sent on application to the Pub- lshers, on the following terms :— Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or America…… paid in advance…… 3/6 per annum, gd. or Id, stamps may be sent in payment. N.b —In sending for single copies, 314d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. HuLL: THOMAS GRASSAM, 161 & 162, High Street. LONDON: E, MARLBOROUGH & 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!—aAll subscriptions must be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THos, GRASSAM, HULL; or, if sent in Foreign Stamps, please send value in one or two stamps only, of high value.—P.O,O, made pay- able to ‘The Afodel-Yachtsman’ accepted. will no? for the future be ADVERTISE IN THE “MLY&C” Goditorial Lotes, ALL communications for the Editor to be addressed ‘I. A. Bruce, Talbot House, Hesse Road, Hull All orders for papers or advertise- ments to be addressed to the publisher, Thomas Grassam, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull, attraction to the visitors to the park. —_—QO-—- Tue Move Yacurine season is being much affected by the long drought, a number of the ponds being choked with weeds, and others having fallen to such a low level that little sailing can be done. Added to this drawback there is in a number of the prominent Clubs a dearth of good Officers, and a want of enthusiam, necessary to make the sport interesting. The sport in Hull is far from up to concert pitch, some part of this being owing to bad trade and the necessity of greater effort having to be devoted to ordinary business, and some of it owing to a weedy state of the ponds, Scarborough pond is quite weeded up. Bradford shows no signs of life, and Leeds is Just gasping; nothing more. Up inthe North there are signs of animation, and there are rumours of reanimation in France, of goin America, and plenty We fear that it will be a poor year taking it altogether for Model Yachting. —o— THERE is a big interest, however, amongst the larger craft. Mavabae having had 20 tons of lead picked out of her bottom in little bits, and the same quantity bolted on outside so that she will be stiff enough to carry her enormous spread of canvas, 1s now on her way across the Atlantic to fetch the Victoria Gold Cup, and the Challenge Cups won by Genesfa in America. Valhyrie has turned out a success and will be off to tackle the fin keelers and other peculiar naval creations for the American Cup. Sritannia, (H.R. H. The Prince of Wales,) is the pick of the “big ’uns”’ so far, and will take a lot of beating by the American champion. Whilst tender Setanita, which has accomplished 142 miles in an hour on the reach, 122 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN and upright Ca//una may be altered yet, sufficiently to bring them up to Aritanunia’s excellence. Sutanita wanting lower ballast or less spars, and Calluna wanting more sail. J/veraa, last year’s champion, has received the ‘‘knock.’” She could be improved by having the lead dropped a foot lower, if such an alteration were possible, but perhaps Mr. Jameson will not attempt anything this year, but come out with a successor to _ Samana, Irex and /verna in 1894. So inany seasons has he been to the front that one cannot help regretting that he is out of the hunt such a famous year as this. —-o-— In the 40-Rating class, things have not turned out as anticipated. Varuna is undoubtedly im- proved, but nobody would expect that she would so easily beat the new boats Zozs and Vendetta. These will probably have their revenge as the season advances, but at present it looks as though there had been too great a hurry in getting out out of last seasons cralt, Corsa’r and Queen Mab, or, that the far end of designing ingenuity in the 40-Rating class had been reached. The small classes simply swarm, and in two of these, new Herreshof boats are prominent figures, So if the American designer is as good in big boats as in small, get ready a big bundle of excuses to account for the defeat of the British designer, and to bid good bye to all the Challenge Cups, ome = THE Kingston Club, Hull, which used to have such a large number of competitors that there was always a difficulty in getting their matches off under the old heat system, have now only about 6 ten-tonners that are competent to toe the line. Perhaps this is owing to the fact that this small number frighten away all the others. This year’s sailing, however, has had its interest, and shows progress on 1891-2. In ’91 ‘Susie’ had a marked advantage. In ’92 ‘Harkaway’ soon piled up a score that others could not touch. This year, however, ‘ Pollie’ has been improved by lower ballast. ‘Melody’ is a new boat, off same design as ‘Harkaway,’ and consequently very fast, whilst ‘Hdith’ another new boat goes extremely well, and ‘Kitten’ and ‘Lottie’ are two new-comers that have to be reckoned with. The season’s work stands thus :—I1st match ‘Pollie,’ Ynd match ‘Hdith,’ 8rd match ‘Vacuna,’ 4th match ‘Susie,’ 5th match ‘Harkaway,’ 6th match ‘Melody.’ Take ‘Vacuna’ out, as she is gone, and it leaves all the others equal. ‘Hdith’s owner is often away, 80 she will not be on equal footing with the remainder, but it will be a very tough fight between ‘Pollie,’ ‘Susie,’ ‘Melody’ and ‘Harkaway,’ and, under the circumstances, the practice of the last winner standing out to AND CANOEIST umpire the match, should be set aside to let each of these four have every opportunity of fighting it out. It should be mentioned that so far the ‘Pollie’ has sailed 3 times, ‘Harkaway’ 4, ‘Susie’ 6, and ‘Melody’ 6. SPEED TRIALS. We published some speed trials last month and offered some inducement for attempting to get records of others, but nothing up to time of writing has reached us. Mr. G. Hale’s ‘4#lfa,’ 10-Rating, 401n. l.w.L., has accomplished an average of 109 seconds for the 180 yards; Serpentine course, in a strong breeze. In the Lowestoft report of last month a 49in. yawl did 140 yards in 78 seconds, and 84 seconds But there is no great was the average time. interest in coinparing the speed of a length class boat, which we take the yawl to belong to, and a rating boat. Now considering the difficulty there is in bringing Clubs together from distant parts, it would add interest to the sport if distant clubs were to enter into competitions to be decided by the watch. Some little care would have to be exercised in drawing up the conditions, and of course risks of varation would have to be taken, but risks are present at most matches; few are looked upon as entirely conclusive, so there might be some interesting amusement got out of the suggestion. Say for instance that the Serpentine challenged the Kingston, for some small prize, as to which should make the best 10-ton record during July. Length of course and speed to be attested by two Officers of each club, and a member of another Club. So long as each Club was content to accept the risks of varied circumstances, and take their chances, it might lead to a succession of such tests, the average of which would be useful knowledge. Lowestoft might chip in too and make it a three cornered competition. Another test that would be entertaining would be published speed records of the 10-Raiters built from the designs in the late designing competition. AMERICAN MODEL YACHT CLUB. The first regatta of the season of the American Model Yacht Club was held on Tuesday, May 30th, on the large lake at Prospect Park. The first and second classes sailed over the regular club course, from the point of the peninsula to and around a flag buoy in the southwest cove MODEL-YACHTSMAN THE and return, distance about one-half mile. At the time the races were called, 11 a.m., the wind was light from the southeast by south, and the boats had it close hauled on the port tack down the lake and a free run with the wind over star- SECOND the races on Independence day. INTERCLUB BARROW silver medals supplied by Mr. W. Robertson. On the arrival of the Barrow gentlemen they were met by the Harrington club, and proceeded to the Station Hotel, where they were entertained to breakfast. Capt. McKenzie, vice-president, was in the chair, and Mr. T. Tubman in the vice-chair. After full justice had been done to the excellent spread provided by the hostess, Mrs. Walker, an adjournment was made to the reservoir for practice in sailing until 1-30, when the racing commeneed. The day being fine and a general holiday, there was quite a crowd of visitors, who thoroughly enjoyed the day’s pleasure. ‘There was a good breeze from the west and some splendid sailing resulted. Mr. J. A. Young, hon. secretary of Harrington, and Mr, M. Harper, hon. secretary of Barrow, officiated HEAT. Marjorie…… 16-1. Mary 6. …… 21-40. as starters, and Mr. T. Tubman, the referees. The following is the result of the races, H denoting Harrington boats, and B Barrow boats: HEAT, Marjorie…… 15-28. Mary 5. …… 22-35. The ‘Comet? won two heats and was declared CLASS—FIRST SECOND Marguerite…… 14-16. THIRD Marguerite…… 13-56. First Rack—30-Tons. HEAT. Neola…… 13-50. HEAT. Neola…… 15-51. HEAT. Neola…… 12-52. The ‘Neola’ winning two heats was declared the winner in this class. THIRD CLASS—FIRST HEAT. Commodore of Harrington, and Mr, J. Tyler, of Barrow, were the winner. FIRST HARRINGTON. On Whit-Monday, a race took place on the their little craft, trimming the sheets and adjusting the rudder, &. [no fact, so brisk was the wind and so fast did the little craft sail, that out of six starters in this class only three finished the first heat, and only two sailed the second and third heats. ‘The tiine made was the fastest ever made over this course, one heat being won in 15 minutes and 30 seconds. Appended is the official time as taken by the regatta committee. Marguerite…… 17-11. wv. MATCH. Harrington Reservoir between the Barrow and Harrington mddel yacht clubs, the prizes being retain a course of one-half mile in circuit. By the time this race was called, 2 p.m., the wind had veered around to due south and was blowing quite fresh, which made the owners of the boats work pretty hard, in order to keep up with them in the skifts, from which they managed SECOND HEAT. Mischief……… 16-19, The next regatta will be held on July 4th, when it 1s expected there will be a larger number of entries for the races, as several members of the club are at present suffering froin the effects of the weather, but hope to be out in time for as much as possible, the buoys being placed as far from shore as found to be practicable and Girolfe…… 16-45. Comet …. 14-43. HAT, The ‘Star’ winning two heats was declared the winner in this class. place in gusts from different points of the compass and called into play the best seamanship of the skippers to get their boats out into open water, having in some cases to change the trim of their sails two or three times before getting out. However, some very good time was made under the existing circumstauces. The second class was sailed first, and then the first class, when an intermission was taken for lunch, after which the race for third class was called. This class sailed over a triangular course of one-half mile, laid out to keep in open water Girelfe……20-32. Comet…… 15-1. 123 Mischief……… 15-47. THIRD Sit ee 15-9, start, as the high trees and numerous islands caused the wind to strike the water at that CLASS—FIRST CANOEIS’1 SAE: Sareeae 21-50, board quarter returning. With the wind from this quarter 1t was hard work getting out at the SECOND AND | First heat: Mr. J. Bell’s ‘Waterwich’ (H) beat Mr. J. Woodall’s ‘Signal’ (B). Second heat: Capt. MeKenzie’s ‘Annie’ (H)} beat Mr. Benson’s ‘Hiiza’ (B). Third heat: Mr, Morgan’s ‘Darkwave’ (B) beat Mr. Foy’s ‘Sweep’ (H). Fourth heat: Mr. J. Burn’s ‘Freda’ (H) beat Mr. M. Lacklan’s ‘Kittie’ (B) and Mr. J. Fleming’s ‘Dauntless’ (H). ‘Annie.’ Fifth heat: ‘Waterwitch’ beat -Sixth heat: ‘Freda’ beat ‘Darkwaves.’ Seventh heat: ‘Freda’ beat ‘Waterwitch.’ Final: ‘Freda’ Mr. J. Burn, (H) first; and ‘Waterwitch’ Mr. J. Bell, (H) second. 124 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN SECOND Rack—-20-Tons, Mr. ‘T. Ellwood’s ‘Princess’ (1). Fifth heat: Mr. G. MeMullen’s ‘Mary MeMullen’ (H) beat Mr. J. Spedding’s ‘Lord Beconsfield’ (H). Sixth heat: ‘Mary MeMullen’ beat ‘Blue Bell.’ Seventh heat:° «Volunteer’ beat ‘Jessica’ and ‘Imperial.’ Hight heat : ‘Volunteer’ beat ‘Mary McMullen,’ Final: ‘Volunteer’ Mr. J. Edgar, (H) first; and ‘Mary McMullen’ second, Mr. G, McMullen, (H) Tutrp Racr…10-Tons. Mr. N. Watts’ ‘Salmon’ (B) beat Mr. T. Tubman’s ‘Ita’ (H). Mr. J. Clark’s ‘Annie and Mary’ (H) beat Mr. Harper’s ‘Ben-my-Chre e’ (B). Mr. F. Hodgkinson’s ‘ily Blair’ (H) beat Mr. J. Tyler’s ‘White Rose’ (B). Mr. T. Swift’s ‘Mona’ (B) beat Mr. J. Douglas’ ‘Violetta’ (H). ‘Annie and Mary’ beat ‘Lily Blair,’ ‘Salnion , and ‘Mona’. ‘Lily Blair’ beat ‘Salmon’ and ‘Mona,’ Final: ‘Annie and Mary’ Mr. J. Clark, (H) first ; and ‘Lily Blair’ Mr. F. Hodgkinson, (H) second, Doaigs of the Chibs, Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper oly, and forwarded to the EDITOR not later than the zoth of each insertion in the following issue. month, CANOEIST very necessary. First heat: Mr. J. Beattie’s “Blue Bell’ (HE) beat Mr. H. Wickham’s ‘Vince’ (B). Second heat: Mr. J. Hdgar’s ‘Volunteer’ (H) beat Mr. Benson’s ‘Wild Rose’ (B), Third heat: Mr. J. Woodhall’s ‘Jessica’ (B) beat Mr. J. A. Young’s ‘Florence’ (H). Fourth heat: Mr. RB. Morton’s ‘Imperial’ (H} beat ANI to ensure Aingston M. Y. C. ( Hull).—TVhe third 10-ton match of the season, May 27th, took place in a fine steady northerly breeze, which gave the boats a dead beat to windward, when a new 38d boat owned and sailed by the commodore, Mr. T. A. Bruce, gave a fine exhibition of weatherly qualities. She is of about 23lbs. displacement, that is about 3lbs. more than the Kingst onian eracks mostly possess. Each heat was taken by her, with a liberal margin to spare, the score be- ing as follows: ‘Vacuna’ T. A. Bruce 3 points, ‘Edith’ G. Oglesby 2, ‘Melody’ N. G. Andre ws I, ‘Susie’ J. G. Storey 0. This was a select party, but comprised the best boats, with the except ion of ‘Pollie’ and ‘Harkaway,’ both of which would have had to go down before the new cower on this course, and it is unfortunate for the club that ‘Vacuna’ has gone to France, as she would have made a good champion for inter-c lub contests.—The fourth 10-ton match, June 8rd. SE breeze, shifty and flukey, playing hide-and-see k round the boathouse, and making skilful sailing ‘This was just the day for the painstaking owner of our old crack ‘Susie,’ and so well did he manage the business that he scored every heat. ‘Susie’ J.G. Storey 5, ‘Harkaway J. Mills 4, ‘Isa’ T. H. Bruce (his first at-, tempt in a match) 3, ‘Melody’ N. G, Andrews 1, ‘Poilie’ A. Walker 1, ‘Kitten’ W. Gravill 0.— The fifth match had a similar breeze to the last from N to KH. ‘Harkaway’ J. Mills had the best of the luck that was going, and was well sailed to boot, scoring 4, ‘Lottie’ J. Tindale 8, ‘Melody’ N. G. Andrews 2, ‘Pollie’ A. Walker 1, ‘Kitten’ W. Gravill 0.—The sixth 10-ton match, June 17th, was sailed in an Hasterly breeze, veering about as summer breezes will, and all the boats except ‘Pollie’ were under second suits. The latter’s owner was too lazy in the intense heat to change the sails she stood in, and she was withdrawn after two ineffectual attempts to get the course. ‘Melody’ N. G. Andrews easily disposed of her opponents, and all the 3 heats, ‘Susie’ J. G. Storey 2, ‘Louie’ John Twydell 1, ‘Pollie’ A. Walker 0, On Monday, 19th June, the first of the weekly evening matches brought seven ten-tonners to the mark, this being the seventh match of the season and for a special prize. A good steady breeze down the pond gave an opportunity of beating to windward and was much appreciated. The maximum number of points were made by ‘Harkaway,’ J. Mills, and ‘Midge,’ G. Smith, and the tie being sailed off brought ‘Harkaway’ to the front with 6 points, ‘Midge’ 5, the other competitors were ‘Susie,’ ‘Melody’, ‘Pollie,’ ‘Iris,’ (the latter well sailed by her juvenile owner) and W. H. Roberts, ‘Pollie’ was sailed on this occasion by her owner Vice-Coinmodore A. Walker, and made a very respectable display. On Saturday, June 24th, only ‘Susie’ and ‘Pollie’ came to the starter with business intent, so the match was not sailed. Last Saturday’s winner, ‘Melody,’ was ready for amusement and these three boats fought a triangular duel for fun as they could not engage in more serious work. The second of the Monday evening matches, sailed on June 26th, saw a hard fight amongst the 10-tonners. here were six starters for the special prize and a second by the club, and all sported second suits for the fight against a head wind and a curly sea, except ‘Moonstone,’ a big displacement boat that would have done well with a shade less wind. How true was the sailing came out in the result, three of the best and most reliable boats being at the head of affairs. ‘Pollie,’ A, Walker, 5; ‘Susie,’ J. G. Storey, 4; ‘Melody’ N.G. Andrews, 3; ‘Moonstone,’ Mr. Fletcher, 2; ‘Amethyst,’ J. Tindale, 1; ‘Mystery,’ W. H. Roberts, 0. On this occasion ‘Pollie’ was sailed by the Commodore, Mr. T’. A. Bruce. THE Serpentine M. ¥. C.¢ MODEL-YACHTSMAN London ).—On May 27th, a 10-ton match was sailed off. Wind light and northerly. Nine boats started in three divisions. First division :—’‘Gulnare’ Mr. Hill; ‘Orizaba’ Mr. Hildersley; ‘Amy’ Mr. Lewis. ‘Orizaba’ won the heat with 6 points, ‘Gulnare’ second with 2. Second division: ‘Swift’ Mr. Winter ; Iris’ Mr. Burt; ‘Campania’ Mr. Roper. ‘Iris’ won this heat with 5 points, ‘Swift’ second with 2. Third division :—‘Terror’ Mr. Sandeis; ‘Ino’ Mr, W. Brown; ‘A#lfa’ Mr. Miller. ‘tifa’ was the only boat that scored in the division. Final hour :—‘Ailfa,’ ‘Orizaba’ and ‘Iris.’ This should have been a walk over for ‘Alfa,’ but in a freshening breeze her skipper stuck to every bit of sail he could put up, ‘Iris’ equally as bad, with the usual result. Score :—‘Orizaba’ 9 points, ‘Iris’ 6, ‘filfa’5. Umpire, Mr. Cooper. On June 10th, a 15-ton match was sailed, wind N.E. and very light. First division :—‘Neptune’ 15- AND CANOEIST. 125 race, which was for 25-tonners, was taken part in by only four yachts. A light breeze from the SSW prevailed, which was very suitable for the competition. A. Robertson’s ‘Stella’ to arrive, her time being was first 1Omins. 40secs., while the second place was secured by A. Abbot’s ‘Mistletoe,’ which came in ldsees. later. Alexandra M.Y.C. ( Glasgow )—The members of this club held their first cup race for the season on Saturday, May 27th. The weather was fine, and there was a stiff breeze blowing from the West, which made it a run down pond anda beat home. The race was started at 3 p.m. by . Mr. Clark, the Commodore. The competition was for 30-raters. The cup was presented by Sir James Carmichael, Bart, M.P., and is to be sailed for annually. Mr. W. Crawford’s Mr. Hill; Mr. J. Crawford’s ‘Alarm’ Mr. Miller; ‘Orizaba’ 10-ton, Mr. Hildersley. ‘Neptune’ won the heat with 10 points, ‘Venture’ 9, the other two did not score. Result :— ‘Prince Albert’ 36 points Winner of Cup (out of a possible 42.) ‘Olive Branch’ 34 points Mr. John Milne’s ‘Aye Ready’ 24 points Mr. J. Jamieson’s ‘Flying Fish’ 20 points. Second division :—‘Campania’l0-ton, Mr. Roper; Mr. J. Brown’s ‘May Flower’ 10 ‘Iris’ 10-ton, Mr. Burt. ‘Campania’ scored 5 points during the hour, ‘Iris’ none. The final had to be postponed till June 17th, when ‘Neptune,’ ‘Venture’ and ‘Campania’ started in a steady breeze from the east. A poor race; Lowestoft M. Y.C._—On Saturday, at 6 p.in., a match by the yawl class was sailed, for a special prize given by the Rev. Dickson, Vicar of Christ rater, Mr. Hale; ‘Venture’ l5-rater, ‘Venture’ and ‘Neptune’ fouling nearly every turn, thus allowing the ten to score. Score :— ‘Neptune’ 8, ‘Campania’ 7, ‘Venture’ 3 points. Umpire, Mr. Winter. Dundee Af, Y. C.—The members of this club held their second cup race of the season for 10tonners on Saturday, May 27th, at Stobsmuir. The weather being fine, there was a large number of spectators, and great interest was taken in the races. In the absence of Com. Anderson, Vice-Com. Nairn was umpire. A start was made at 3-30, ten boats being entered. The wind was light and somewhat shifty, and consequently 2nd prize. ard prize. ,, Church; second aud third prizes from entrance fees. Six entered, The course was twice up and down the pond, with a light N. EH. wind. First heat: ‘Georgiana’ first; ‘Glance’ third. Second heat: ‘Helipse’ second ; ‘Suecess’ first; ‘Lady Collyer’ second; ‘Greyhound’ third. Final: ‘Georgiana’ first; and ‘Helipse’ second ; ‘Greyhound’ and ‘luady Collyer’ had to sail off for third prize, when the latter won. At the close of the races a vote of thanks was given to the Rey. Gentleman for his kindness. A large number of ladies and gentlemen watched the racing with much interest; the ‘Georgiana’ exciting general approbation by her steady sailing. The next race will be for 10-ton cutters, there was no fast sailing, but many of the races were very close, especially in the cases of the boats which came in second and third. The fol- lowing are the results of the contest: Ist heat, 4 boats, 1 Mr. D. Hynd’s ‘Lottie Collins,’ 2 Mr. J. Patrick’s ‘Banshee.’ 2nd heat, 8 boats, 1 Mr. J. Webb’s ‘Maggie Lackie,” 2 Mr. D. Wood’s ‘Allison.’ 8rd heat, 3 boats, 1 Mr. A. Abbott’s ‘Jane,’ 2 Mr. A. Robertson’s ‘Wave. 4th heat, 3 boats, 1 Mr. A. Abbot, 2 Mr. J. Patrick. Sth heat, 1 Mr. J. Webb, 2 Mr. A. Robertson. Final heat, 4 boats, 1 Mr. Abbot’s ‘Jane,’ 2 Mr. J. Patrick’s ‘Banshee.’—~The third cup race took place on Saturday, June 17th. The weather was fine, and there was a good turnout of spectators. The , Midget M.Y.C.( America )—The Midget M Y.C, of Marblehead sailed the first of a series of races on Decoration day, with 21 starters. Archie Barr, son of Capt. John Barr, won two of the three races, John Hennesy winning the other. The yachts are nearly all 30 to 31 inches in length. Gateshead M. Y.C.—The members of this club had an open race on Saturday, June 10th, with tine allowance start, the course being a close ‘haul to avoid the island in Saltwell Lake. Thirteen models competed and in the final Mr. Fanning’s ‘Lohengrin’ won first prize, Major Dance’s ‘5. H. James’ second, and Mr. Welch’s 126 MODEL-YACHTSMAN ‘Hawk’ third. In connate with the Gateshead Flower and Horticultural Society who hold their Annual Show in Saltwell Park, August 15th and 16th, there will be a race for 10-ton models 1730 rule, on Saltwell Lake, commencing about four weeks before the Flower Show, for a Challenge Cup and other prizes, open to clubs in Durham and Northumberland. The three suecessful models in the yachi race and those from the Gateshead club will be on exhibition during the Hlower Show. It is hoped that this magnificent offer from the committee of the above society will meet with every encouragement and that their show will be deservedly popular and a great success. Worrespoudeitce, Letters must bear the name and address of the writer, (not necessarily for publication), Anonymous lettersand enquiries will not be acknowledved. All communications to be addressed to THe Eprror. 10, Albert Terrace, North Shields, June, 26th, 189;. THE Epiror, 7he AModel-Vachtsman, DEAR 512,—I am glad toinform you that the Corporation of Tynemouth have just thrown open to the public a very excellent Lake for Model Yacht sailing in connection the new Recreation Grounds, formed. and that a Club with has been I herewith enclose you P.O, for 5/-, sothat we can appear in your Register. We have not as yet settled on any particular line of action further than adopting the Jarrow and Hebburn Rules for the time being, and by the end of the season the Members may have some idea how they suit, and can then make any alteration or amendment that may be required, We have got 33 Members up to the present time, and our first race will take take place on Wednesday evening first, particulars of which I will send you in time for your next issue. Tvemain, Yours truly, THos. Fosrer, ANSWERS TO Hon. Sec. CORRESPONDENTS. GEO, GOLDIE,—Thanks for yours, very glad to hear that the designs in the 10-Rating Designing Competition have proved interesting. Respecting the term Cambered Keel, we agree with you that Rockered would have been the correct one. Keferring to the illustrations of types, for models we prefer the sheer outline of No. § witha little less rake of sternpost, and the body-plan of No. 2 with a little more displacement. AND CANOEIST BRADFORD MOOR.—1736 and length. Statiou.—-Bradford Moor Park, T. E. Barker,—-Address wanted. BRADFORD.—Y.R.A. and length. Station.—Exley-, Reservoir, Frizinghall. Lewis Crossiey 15, Springfield Place, Manningham Lane, Bradford. BELFAST—Ulster,—ule 1730. Station— Waterworks, Antrim Road W. H. MacKey, Adam-street, CENTENNIAL (New South Wales.)—Measurement from outside of stem to inside of rudder head ; also overall. J.M. Donaldson, 46, Rose-street, 9. Sydney, N.S.W DUNDEE.— Weight. 19 lbs. to 1 ton.—Station.—Stobsmnir Pond J, Cant, 60, Watson Terrace, : lebe. GLASGOW.— Alexandra—”L. & S. A.” Rule. + tation—Alexandra W. Crawford, 181, Comely Park-street. Park, Glasgow. GLASGOW.—Tonnage.—‘‘U4” Rule, Station.—Hillhead Pond Robt, 8. Nicholson. 16, Nightingale Place, Kelvinhaugh. HULL.—Kingston—Length taken on L.w.l. ; also 10-ton class Y.BR.A, Station—Club Lake, Inglemire Lane, Beverley Road. J, R. Windsor, Bankside, Sculcoates. Albert—Tonnage—Y.I.A. Club Lake, Chalk Lane. 3, £. Tucker, Belgrave Terrace, Rosamond St. Hessle Rad, Hast Hull.—ti7s6 rule, Station.—East Park. B. P. Bell, 18, Gladstone Street, LONDON.—London.—15-rating class and 10-ton class Y.R.A. Station—HRonnd Pond. Kensington Gardens. Mr. Walter Greenhill, L.M.Y.C., Kensington Gardens, W Telegrams :—Bermudian, London Postal:—L. M, Y¥. C., Kensington Gardens. Serpentine—Tonnage—Y, R. A. and £.&8 Station—-The Serpentine, Hyde Park, J. Spurgin, 39, Hans-read, Brompton, London, S.W. Corinthian.—10 and 15-tons 1730 Rule, also 10, 124 and 15-tons Fife’s Rule Lx BxD, weights limited to 201bs., 25lbs, and 28lbs. Canvas unlimited. Station—Long Pond, Clapham. C. H. Harris, 494, Wandsworth Road, Clapham—Tonnage—Y.B.A. Station —Long Pond Clapham Common. W. J. Bailey, 147, Hims Road, Clapham Park, S.W. M. Y. Sailing Association—Length taken on Lw.L Station—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. J. Pollard, 82, Spring-st., Paddinuton. MEDWAY.-—-Chatham.—- Tonnage Y.h.A. d. H. Read, 16, Gorst Street, New Brompton, NEWCASTLE WEST END.–Tonnage—Y.R.A. P. McGill, 19, Hamsterley-rd., Newcastle-on-Tyne. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.— Wm. Twizell, Sec., 58, Clayton Park, Square. SCARBOROUGH.—Tonnage 1730, 10 aud 20-tons, also Weight class. Station—The Mere. W. W. Gibson, See., Westborough, SOUTH SHIELDS.—Eixelsior—Tonnage ‘1730’ and Length, Station.—South Marine Park, T. 8. Downey, 16, Saville Street. TYNEMOUTH.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Thos. Foster, See., 10, Albert Terrace, North Shields. TORONTO.—F, Gardiner, See., 76%, Queen Street, Canada. =”) he Fee for constant publication in the Reyister is 5s. per annum ANGLESEY.—Tonnage—y.R.A, A. F, Haslam, Menai Bridge BRADFORD EAST-END.—1730 and length Station—Bradiord Moor Park BANGOR (Ireland).—Length and Y.B.A. H. Cullen, Upper Clifton, Bangor. BELFAST.—Length, taken from stem-head Station.—Belfast Lough James Gardner, 6, Old Park. BOSTON-—-Tonnage—Y.RB.A. Station. River Witham W. CO. Megpitt, Sail Loft, Libsey Lane. BLYTH.—Particulars wanted D. Jackson, 1, Upper Stanley Street, Blyth. CARNARVON.—Lenegth Station.—Menai Straits J. H. Lees, Bronserial, North Road. CARDIFF—Length on Lw.1. MODEL YACHT CLUB Wim. tilbeck, West Cowes. REGISTER, We shall be pleased. to insert particulars of all Clubs, and invite the – Secretaries to forward the necessary information auy change in Names and Addresses, AMERICAN.—“L. & S. A.” Rule. Station—Prospect Park, New York. H. Melvin, 144, Park Place, Brooklyn, U.S.A. Station.— Saltmead Pond J, Ash-Thompson, 28, George Street, Bute Docks COWES, LW., MEDINA,—Length. – also, to notify DELHI, Canada.—Particulars wanted. W. 8S. Crysler, Delhi, Ont., Canada. DUMBARTON.—Tonnage—-¥.B.A. Station–Meadow Park D. Forsyth, 54, Glasgow-road. EXE.—Tonnage—L. & &. A. Station.—Turf Arthur Kempe, M.D., 14, Southernhay, E., Exeter, FOWEY.—Length, l.w.1. Station–Fowey Harbour. W. 5S. Lacey, Fore-street GOOLE.—-Tonnage—Y.R.A. and Handicap by Manchester Rule Station—Rawcliffe Brick Ponds, J, 8. Simpson, 8, Albert-street. THE GATESHEAD.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. J, Wilson, 44, Whitehall Road. GUERNSEY.—Tonnage—Y.B.A. MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. IT Station—-Gateshead Park Station—Model Yacht Pond J. B. Randell, Allez-street. GREENOCK.—Tonnage—94” Rule. R. McNair, Junr., 10, Antigua-street. GRIMSBY.—Tonnaye—Y.RB.A. Station—Alcxandria Dock. Secretary’s name and address wanted. GOSPORT.–particulars wanted. BRITISH CANOE CLUBS. GOVAN.—Bilder— Wm. Reid, 3, Langland Road, Govan. HARRINGTON. —Sailing Rules, Y.R.A Station – Harrington Reservoir. J. A. Young, Gas Works, Harrington, Cumb. JARROW & HEBBURN. — Tonnage—Y.R.A. ROYAL C.C.—T.G.F. Winser. Sec., 72, Mark Lane, London MERSEY C.C.—Percy Cox, Mate, C9, Exchange Bldgs., Liverpool. CLYDE C.C.—Mr. Steven, Ardlin House, Helensburgh. Station —Hebburn Hall Lake. G. Johnson, 31, Caroline-street, Jarrow-on-Tyne. BRITISH CANOH KINGSTOWN (Lreland.}—Tonnage, Y.It.A. Lymm. Station—Kingstown Harbor. L. H. Douglas, 6, Marine-road. ASSUCIATION.—H. A. Carrington, Treas., Carlisle near Knutsford. Atalanta—Measurement Y.R.A. “tation. John W. G. Kelly, 1, Albert Terrace, Kingstown Harbor Crofton Road, Kingstown, Co. Dublin. LEEDS.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. f A. Fordsmith, See., Chapel Allerton, Leeds. LOWESTOFT.—Length and Tonnage. Station,—North Dene Councillor T. Thertle and F. J. Tanley, 87, Park Terrace, Lowestoft. LLANDUDNG.—Length. WEAR C.C,—T. 0. Todd, Sec., 7, Winifred-terrace, Sunderland. HUMBER YAWL CLUB—G.F. Holmes, Mate, Elim Lodge, Hornsea. TYNE C,C.—T. Warkman, Sec.. 17, Hutt Street, Gateshead-on-Tyne. Station—Llandnduo Bay. ‘ *. Melsom, Post-Uftice. LIVERPOOL.—Tonnage—Y.R.A., with limited depth and minimum freeboard. Station—Sefton Park Lake R. Richmond, 95, Townesend Lane, Anfield, Liverpool. LONDON.—George—Length on l.w.l.; L.&S,A. aiso 10-ton ¥.R. Thorpe, Sec., House, Daneciiff, Great Wantford, (The B.C.A. is established for the promotion ofcruises and meets, whereby canoeists of the United Kingdom, irrespective of clubs, may unite for the purpose of cruising and camping.) SUNDERLAND C.C.—J. Stephenson, Sec., 98, Chester-rd., Sunderland THAMES CAMPING & BOATING ASSOCIATION.—Anthony Walter, Hon. See., 14, Duke Street, Adelphi, 5.W NORTHERN CC.—L. McPherson, White House Buildings, Neweastle. ULSTER C.C.—Rt. RK Workman, (Capt.), 19, Bedford Street, Belfast. Corrections Solicited, EDITORIAL NOTES AND COMMENTS. Station– Round Pond. Kensington Gardens. E. Tylee, 29, Oxford Square. Hyde Park. Dulwich.—Lengthl.w.l. and Y.R.A. 10 and 5 tons only station-—-Peckham Rye HE splendid weather kh. H. Lanchester, 181, Malpas Road, Brockley, 8.H. Highgate—Boats handicapped by weight. Station—Highgate Ponds. H. P. Reynoldson, 2? Beaconsfield-ter., Archway-rd., H’gate MANCHESTER.—\ Length, taken on Lwl.; also 10-ton class, ¥Y.R A Station—Print Works Reservoir, Levenshulme R. W. Gill, Green Hill, Edgley, Stockport. MAX WELL.–John H. Neave, Blairbeg, 32, Dalziel Drive, Pollokshields MARYPORT, Cumberland.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. J. W. Hodgson, 20, North-street. for all sorts of out-door enjoyment, with which this season has thus far been favoured, should at any rate lead to an increased number of pleasurable cruises being made. Iburing Bourne End MOORAGH.— Particulars wanted. MINNEAPOLIS MODEL YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION, John Hadden, Secretary, 3425, Hennipin Avenue. PHILADELPHIA, U.8.4.—Length overall. E. W. Fowler, 3426, Walnut-street, Phiiudelphia, Pa. PORT GLASGOW.—Tonnage ‘44″ Rule. Station.—Lower Dougliehill Pond. J. Brash, 5, William Street PORT OF PLYMOUTH.—Particulars Wanted. W. F. Behenna, 30, St. Aubyn Street, Devonport PORTSMOUTH. Tonnage Y.R.A. and length lw.i.) Station.—Craneswater, Southsea Capt. Haldane—Wotverton House, Lennox Road, Southsea RYDE, (I.W.)—Length. taken from stem-head to stern-post, on deck Station.—Canoe Lake. G. Beazley, Ryde Dispensarv. SOUTHPORT.—Tonnage-~Y.?.A. with depth and freeboard limits Station—Marine Park Lake. J. ©. Smith, 60, Sefton-street. SOUTHSEA.—Length 1.w.1. T. T. Anderson, 7, Albion-terrace. R. Marlborough, 11 Brookland Road, Sunderland WELLINGTON (New Zealand).—Tonnage—‘* 1200” Ruie. G. Norton, Wellington, N.Z, Station—The Harbour. WATERFORD.—Length— 1730 rule ¥. H. Alexander, Newtown School, Waterford > —-Bronzes for Model Yaehts bottoms surface—and add to the appearance, Post-free, i 10%, Packets. Me. 2,10d. of cruising requirements. —o— The year book of the Humber Yaw! Club which was recently brought out is illustrated with sketches by some of the meinbers, and has also the tines of two new boats belonging to the club’s fleet. Hronze. easily applied—-form a good smooth hard Gorn, Vo, 7, Od; Oxford built boat of the light displacement canoeyawl type, which sailed wonderfully fast in a strong breeze, ‘The ‘Tsomer’ canoe-yawl, which last year crossed the Channel, was also doing some good board with which she was provided in consequence Station SHEERNESS—1780 rule. 10, 15, and 20 tons. D. Lewis, 28, Alma Street, Marine ‘Town SUNDERLAND.—Station, Roker Park.—1730 rule and L. and S.A Ps of the second class races, was the ‘Free Lance,’ an sal ing there, in spite of the extra draft and free- Station—Craneswater John Whitty, 27, Cleveland-road SOUTH SHIELDS.–Tennage—Y.H.A. week, we noticed several members of the O.U.S.C. cruising and camping on the Thames with canoeyawls and cances. The winner—on time—in one Coprer, 1s, Address, Alpha, this office. ADVERTISE IN THE “M.Y.86.” The card of fixtures and rules of New Brighton Sailing Club, which we have also received is taste- fully got up and shows the racing flags of the 18footers which compete, and has also a reproduction of a photo. of the club fleet underway. These little Club books form an_ interesting souvenir, and are calculated to keep up the interest of those members who live at a distance from the headquarters. 128 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. — FROM THE CIRCULAR OF THE BRITISH CANOE ASSOCIATION LouGH ERNE, IRELAND, We extract During Meet a B.C.A. Regatta will be arranged. MEET 1893. the following :— The above Meet will commence on JULY 31ST, and terminate officially on AUGUST 2IS‘. The Executive trust that, as far as possible, Members intending to be present will endeavour to assemble on the opening day. The Site of the Camp, which will be a fixed one, originally chosen at Devenish Island, has been changed to DERRyGorE, at which place Mr. Arthur Irwin, the owner ofthis property, has kindly offered the Association a Camping Ground gratis. The Commodore of the Association, T. H. R. Bartley, Esq., Capt. Mersey Canoe Club, assisted by the other Flay Officers, will be in command of, and responsible for the discipline of the Camp. The Town of Enniskillen, situated about one mile from the Camp, will be the point to which all canoes should be sent, the distance from the Railway Station to tae spot where they can be launched is 400 yards, and it is proposed tu send one or two canoe trucks to the Station for the conveyance of canoes and canoe-vawls to the water. Messrs J. Lemon & Son, of Enniskillen, have kindly offered Letters or Telegrams for Members at the Canp should be addressed ;— BrrrisH CANOE AssociATION Camp, c/o J. Arthur Irwin, Esq., Derrygore, Enniskillen. The Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held on THURSDAY, AUGUST IOTH, preceded by Dinner 7 p.m., at Enniskillen. All Members are particularly requested to be present. PERcY NISBET, R.C.C. Vice Commodore, British Canoe Association, BRITISH Fatd. Agate opens from the Store to the lake; the water by means of a crane direct from the truck. * * * * 3S a8 x Friends of Members and anyone already a Member of a recognised Canoe or Sailing Club, may join the Camp on payment of ro/-, such subscription to be counted as the Annual Subscription to the B.C.A. for 1893 in case of election. All applications to be made to the Vice-Commodore (not later than July 26th,) to Elm View, Maple Road, Surbiton, and after that date at the Camp. ee Pale et EI PY Any gentleman thus attending the Camp agrees to abide by the rules and regulations which may be made by the Camp Officers. Lodgings can be obtained close to the Lake at Enniskillen at reasonable charges. There is excellent fishing to be obtained ; Salmon and Trout are preserved, but anyone can fish for Pike, Perch, &c. Although the camp is a fixed one, it is proposed to make several excursions up and down the Lake, camping out for the night, and returning the next or following day. Such arrangements will be discussed at the Camp Dinners, and a Programme posted on the Camp Notice Board, which Members can avail themselves of or not as they wish, ASSOCIATION. We have been requested to of the members to the fact draw the attention that the annual sub- scription should not be remitted to the Secretary, but to the ‘Treasurer of the Association, Carrington, Knutsford. Carlisle House, Mr. Gt. Wartford, A. near —-O– We are also pleased to hear that, judging from the reply post cards which have been sent in, there is every probability of the Lough Erne Meet being a great success numerically. the use of their store for housing goods intended for the Camp, and Members forwarding their canoes or such goods, without accompanying them, should address them to the care of the Firm, Carriage and canoes and canoe-yawls can be lowered into CANOE LONDON NOTES, By MAYFLY, ‘Yhe blue ribbon of canoe racing has been competed for, and Mr. G. E. Webster, of the Royal Canoe Club, holds the 50 guinea Cup for 1893-4. For years past the race has been of a very open character, and not seldom has it happened that several novelties, in the shape of canoe sails and fitments, have been introduced. On this occasion, however, but one strange craft put in an appearance, and that a sister boat to the ‘Isalo,’ the design of which appeared recently as a supplement. We don’t wish to detract from Mr. Webster’s performance, he fully deserved to again win the Cup by the perseverance and energy that he has displayed, but the fact remains that but for a mishap to a much fancied competitor and a somewhat lucky streak of wind in the first round, which enabled his canoe the ‘Stella’ to secure a very long lead, the race might have been of a much more even character. A fuller description of the race appears later. The entry was the smallest recorded for a great number of years. Following precedent instituted in 1889, no second class canoes entered for the race. —_oO— On Saturday, May 27th, a match for all classes | of sailing canoes was raced for at Hendon. The | prizes being presented by the Mates of the R.C.C. Wm Berow LWL +44 <+—-—-—.— anew Lwe 16 Bero LW w THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN The race was sailed over the usual course, the distance being 6 miles. ‘The following entered and started: ‘Leda’ Mr. F. E. Swann; ‘Stella’ Mr. 5. F. Staples and ‘Vanessa’ (1893) Mr. B. de Q. Quincey. The wind was N.W. and freshened considerably during the race, ‘Leda’ was the first to cross the line closely followed by ‘Stella’ and ‘Vanessa’ in the order named. ‘Stella’ took the lead in the bight, but her skipper keeping her too close hauled, let the ‘Vanessa’ get through; in the run down the lake the ‘Vanessa’ rather drew away, and soon after rounding the bottom buoy in a puff the ‘Stela’ capsized. Mr. -taples had not sailed we believe in a canoe since 1889, and it is somewhat of a pity that his return to the sport should Vanessa Ist round. Leda Stella and. 4-23-30 5§- 1-0 5-41-0 capsized quite wet through very wisely decided not to ‘There was no alteration until rear the end of the second round, when ‘Curlew’ continue the race. passed ‘Vanessa’ and held a substantial lead until the end of the third round, when ‘Vanessa’ went by at the home buoy in a light wind and was not —_—o-— again passed. All through, it was always a good race for the post of whipper in, especially towards the end of the last round, when there was ‘The Challenge Cup was sailed for on June 3rd, and the race brought forth but ive competitors— of these four were Hendonites, and had been well tried in various winds, and their abilities were well known. ‘Phere were actually six entrants, but Mr. J. A. H. Nichol in the ‘Lassie,’ was a non-starter. A new canoe built by Messrs. Finn, of Isleworth, never much distance between the ‘Meteor’ and ‘Curlew.’ Wind fell very light and paltry towards the end. Mr. Herbert, the Captain, was judge, and he was assisted by Messrs. Baden Powell, Leach, Mills, and the Secretary. ‘The differences in times between the leading and the next canoe at the termination of the various rounds were: 6-45. 8-35. 10-40. 16-53, and 25-45, a con- was brought to town by Mr. E. Hindhaugh, of the Northern Canoe Club, but it cannot be said that in the conditions that prevailed he had much chance of proving the pace of his craft against the sistent gain throughout, the start being at 3-5. Hendon cracks. Pos-ibly if the wind had been at all similar to the one that blew during the 1892 race, the result might have been different. In our judgment the use of a slide would, if the rules of the R.C.C. regulating the race had allowed of its adoption, not have materially affected her place in the race. We can but hope that if the powers that be, decide next year that a slide is permissible, that Mr. Hindhaugh and also Mr. Hinckley, whose absence was much missed, will both see their way The times were as follows, Stella 3-43-25 4-19-0 5-12-40 5-43-55 6-19-45 Vanessa 3-50-10 4-35-45 6-26-20 5-59-46 6-45-30 Meteor 3-52-25 4-39-0 5-26-20 6- 6-30 7 -0-30 Curlew 3-50-15 4-27-85 6-28-20 6- 7-45 7- 2-15 Birdie Capsized —_—O-—— The spare day for the challenge cup not bemg required a sweepstake took place at Hendon on June roth, as a wind up for the racing there, but to make another attempt to take away the Cup from London. ‘The cvuurse was the usual ten miles. the following two canoes alone took part. At the suggestion of Mr. Webster the competitors did what is rather in the nature ofa novelty in London The wind was very light and fluky, at times hardly sufficient to enable the canoes to make any way ; in fact, up to the end of the second round it seemed as if the time limit, offour hours,'would be exceeded, But later on a light breeze sprang up and all the but well known in the northern district--change canoes. ‘The ‘Vanessa’ was ably handled throughout and with a bigger sail area than on the cup day she certainly performed the better for it. competitors who finished were able to complete the The following were over the line first, followed by the ‘Vanessa,’ ‘Stella,’ ‘Meteor’ and ‘Curlew’ in the order named. The ‘Stella’ soon passed ‘Vanessa’ and went in pursuit out the skipper of the ‘Birdie,’ but the canoe did not capsize; he went smartly after her but being It should be mentioned that no second class canoe entered, although 1o per cent. in time was allowed, a very liberal handicap indeed. distance in the limited time. the starters : Mr. P. L. Waterlow substantial lead, which she never afterwards lost. In coming back the ‘Birdie’ and ‘Vanessa’ close up got caught in a sharp heading puff, which threw Finish. 5-330 Mr. JD. Waterlow Birdie of the ‘Birdie’ and caught her near the bight buoy, ‘Curlew’ being third and ‘Meteor’ last, in the run down ‘Vanessa’ took third place and closed up somewhat on the ‘Birdie,’ the ‘Stella’ having obtained a good lead and in a rather stronger wind, which served her better than the others, she streaked away down the lake obtaining a most The start taking place 456-0 Mr. B. de Q. Quincey Meteor The wind was easterly and ‘Birdie’ was well | at 3-40. 4712-0 133 Mr. G. E. Webster Mr, E. Hindhaugh Curlew have had for the time being such a watery termin- Vanessa CANOEIST, Stella ation. He experienced considerable difficulty in righting his craft and did not afterwards proceed. ‘The times were as follows. AND | Except for being passed towards the end of the first round, the ‘Stella’ led throughout and eventually won with some ease. The wind was easterly and the 134 THE MODEIJ-YACHTSMAN CANOEIST. ‘Vanessa’ made a very bad start being over the line not again headed; at second gun fire. ‘lhe times was as follows :—— The start being at 3-30 p.m. the ‘Nautilus’ in a freshening breeze passed the ‘Vanessa’ and was at the finish ist. round. and. Stella Mr. B. de Q. Quincey 4-44-30 5-24-25 Vanessa Geo. E. Webster 4-45-35 5-30-20 —_0— apparently rather rapidly closing up the gap between herself and ‘Stella.’ ‘The start was at 4-20 and the finish was as follows :— Bernice canoe-yawl Stella The long expected race at Hammersmith over the old course of the London Sailing Club took place on the 17th June, for which the ‘Stella’ and ‘Vanessa’ (1890) were brought over from Hendon and the ‘Redwing’ and ‘Nautilus’ were sailed down from Kingston. The prizes were #4 and £7 in each class of canoes and canoe-yawls, presented by Mr. E. B. Tredwen and Mr. S, F. Staples respectively, and a further prize of #3 was added by Mr. Lynam for the first boat 5} AND in. The club were much indebted to the officers and committee of the London Sailing Club for the trouble they took in the matter throwing open the and for their courtesy in cub house to members of the Royal Canoe Club for the day. It is to be hoped that the R,C.C. may shortly find an opportunity of reciprocating the kindness received at the hands of the &.8.C. The following entered :— YVAWLS., Bernice Mr. 1). H. Marrable Nautilus Mr. W. Baden Powell CANOES. Stella Mr. Webster Vanessa 1890 Mr. B. de Q. Quincey Redwing Mr. Keller Under the conditions of the race two hands were allowed and in the canoes sliding seats. ‘Redwing’ and ‘Vanessa’ availed themselves of the slides and the others sailed with “deckies.” Mr. Geo. Terrell of the LS.C. being with Mr, Marrable, Mr. Nichol with Mr. Webster, and Mr. Frank Baden Powell with his brother. The start took place shortly after four, ‘Bernice’ being first over and never afterwards headed. The wind was very light and a guod knowledge of the course doubtlessly assisted the ‘Bernice’ and ‘Stella’ in winning by as much as they did in their respective classes. Only the tinishing times were taken, the course being to the Barnes Bridge mark boat, thence to the Chiswick Ait mark boat, and back to Barnes, finishing opposite the club—in all about six miles. The ‘Bernice’ was somewhat lucky in being able to close haul to the Ait mark whilst the others were compelled to tack in order to fetch it, The ‘Ste.la’ was second round the Barnes mark followed by ‘Vanessa’ and ‘Nautilus,’ and then there was no alteration in the order until near H.M.S. Speedy, when ‘Stella,’ being rather over anxious, perhaps somewhat pinched his cane, and enabled the ‘Vanessa’ and ‘Nautilus’ to pass him, but all three rounded the Ait mark close together, shortly afterwards the ‘Stella’ stole away and was Nautilus canoe 5-38-47 5-46-38 canoe-yawl 5-48 13 Vanessa canoe 5-49-42 Redwing canoe 5-53-22 After the race a supper was heid at the club house, and a very pleasant evening spent. On the following day several of the competitors had, with Mr. Nichol in the ‘Usk,’ a very pleasant 16 mile cruise to Kingston, —0O-—- The Annual Regatta of the R.C.C. is to be held on July 8th at Teddington, and given good weather the attendance and sport are likely to be even better than last year, which was then admitted on all hands to be one of the most successful regattas that the cub had ever held. Following precedent the majority of the races will be ofa paddleable nature, although it is possible that an innovation may be attempted in the shape of a dongola race. The entries it is yet early to speak of but we believe that the Paddling Challenge Cup will see at least five starters, all picked men, and the canadian pairs four crews. ‘The illuminations to the camp have as last year been taken in hand by Mr. E. W. Lewis, and judging by the way that subscriptions are pouring in, it would seem that record will again be beaten in that direction. One competitor for the trained fours we observed the other day training on chocolate creams. —O— The question of salt water yawl sailing has lately been considerabely discussed in canoeing circles, and some of those who were formerly very much in favor of the Thames, have come round rather to see that for cleanliness, handiness, and a perfect week’s end holiday, there has up to the present at least been found no better, or more suitable place than Burnham on Crouch. With the alternative of the Ruach, fourteen miles out to the Whitaker, and sheltered passages to Brightlingsea and Erith, surely no place has yet been discovered that so nearly goes to satisfy the canoeist idea of a perfect cruising ground than this place does. THAMES NOTES. The R.C.C.camping ground has been re-arranged and improved so us to provide more space for tents, &c, These latter are being put up rapidly, and it is gratifying to see that a number of the older members are working energetically to make the coming Regatta asuccess. They have promised to turn up in force and are to be seen on the ground THE at all times, more especially MODEL-YACHTSMAN week-ends, doing afternoen tea with their sisters, and their cousins, and their aunts, collecting subs. for, and preparing illuminations, &c., &c., in all of which they are aided and abetted by the younger members. —_oQ— ‘lwo fours are in active training, both going so well that a tough contest may be expected. Other men are practising singly, and the holder of the Challange Cup will doubtless have more than one new hand to reckon with, as well as the ex-holder, Porter. As for the Canadian contigent, there are plenty of tandem and single crews, but they are shy and not, as a rule, to be seen until late in the evening. ‘The “chase trick” introduced by Hamerton, is being energetically practised, and he will have to look to his taurels. —_—0O— Sailing has hitherto been mainly represented by yawls, which appear to be displacing sailing canoes all round. ‘The latest addition to the fleet is the ‘Martlet,’ an elongated and otherwise slightly mdified ‘Ethel,’ measuring r4ft. by aft. 6in, and fitted with a cruising suit of sails of about 106 sq. feet, she is a fast and extremely handy craft. Itis understood that the owner does not contemplate racing, but will, in all probability, join the B,C.A, Meet on Lough Erne in the autumn, ‘Those who made the acquaintance of the Sailor Prince at Menai last year will find that the skipper of the AND CANOEISY, 135 as near thereto as you can safely get, and magazine than the wind, which had been fresh in his teeth all the way up, suddenly died and for some time, and whilst he was drifting with the tide, the other competitors were fast lessening the advantage gained. ‘The thunder which had been sending forth its peals now departed, anda nice breeze sprung up, fortunately not too strong for ‘Curlew,’ . who was afraid it would be so, as he had by far the largest sail, and was at least curious as to what might happen, if it did pipe up) however fortune favoured him, as he came in a winner by nearly a minute and a half, ‘Dolphin’ second. ‘Ihe regatta day is fixed for the 22nd July, when I trust there will be a spirited entry for each race, On June 6th, Mr. Chas. Livingstun was married to Miss Ethel M. Heape. Naturally, the wedding of so well-known a canoeist, buat sailer, and designer was notailowed to pass without recognition in the form of presents from his Club mates and boating friends, and we feel sure that all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance will join us in wishing him a very happy wedded life. Lity. ‘Martlet’ is no stranger. ULSTER MERSEY CANOE CLUB. ‘The first of the racing events of the Mersey Canoe Club was held on Saturday, the 3rd June, viz: The Cruising Race. The conditions were that each canoe was to carry 8olbs. dead weight, paddle one way and sail the other. The wind being southerly it necessitated an up river course, consequently the southernmost powder hulk was chosen (distance 34 miles), leaving it on the port hand, and to finish between the moored buoy and the Club slip. It was disappointing to see so few turn up at the Starting time, but we know all boating men are exceedingly loyal, and when two or three at the last moment decided to wear their Volunteer Uniform, march through the streets, and file past the Commanding Officer in honour of Her Majesty’s birthday, we suppose every allowance must be made for them ; but for the other man who went “a yottin,” well, I am glad Ze did not have ‘‘a good time of it,” However, to the race. It was certainly amusing when asked, ‘‘but where am I to place all this lead?” A stern voice replied “if you wish to keep your craft in proper trim you must place it amidships or keep it there.” it must be admitted a 34 mile paddle against our strong tide at racing speed is a pretty tough spin. An excellent start was effected and after the first half mile ‘Dolphin’ stole away from the others and kept increasing the lead, but alas for all his exertions, no sooner had he rounded the CANOE CLUB, The fourth race of the season was held on Saturday, June r7th. ‘he course being from mark boat off Cultra round No. 1 buoy, thence round No. t Lighthouse and back, twice round. Start 3-30 p.m. Name. Katie Pixie Ulidia Leila Class. Canoe-yawl ” Owner, W. Workman G. McNeill Canoe R. E. Workman » J. W. Lemon Rippie i ‘’weedledum ‘lweediedee Jas. Workman __,, ” Jas. Corry R. H. Steen Bulrush Thos, Carr ‘Katie’ and ‘Bulrush’ did not start, and ‘Tweedledum’ capsized just before the starting-gun, and although smartly righted could not be bailed out in time to join the race. There was a fresh wholesail breeze from the north east; and ‘Leila’ and ‘Ulidia’ crossed the line together, closely followed by ‘Ripple,’ ‘Pixie’ and ‘I'weedledee.’ It was a broad reach to first mark and ‘Ripple’ soon passed ‘Ulidia, ‘Leila’ in the meantime having drawn rapidly ahead. The positions remained unaltered until after rounding the Lighthouse,when unfortunately ‘Leila’ THE 136 MODEL-YACHTSMAN who was going in splendid style, carried away halyard block strop, and had to retire. her ‘Pixie’ and “Tweedledee’ both passed ‘Ulidia,’ and the first round was timed as follows: Ripple 4-1 4-5, Pixie 4-18-25. Tweedledee 4-18-26. Ulidia ‘Pixie.’ No change in position took place and the times Ripple (1st prize) 4-59-10. —_o The two first races of the season were won by and all the canoe men swear by them, for comfort and dryness. CANOE On Saturday, June 3rd, 2nd CLUB. class sailing race took place. ‘Amethyst’ L. McPherson; ‘Banshee’ Mr. Huntley; ‘Isalo’ R. W. McKenzie and ‘Sun- Light wind, course 2 miles, won by ‘Banshee,’ ‘Isalo’ second, ‘Amethyst’ third, June 17th, 2nd class sailing race. ‘Amethyst,’ ‘Banshee,’ ‘Curlew’ E. Hindhaugh, and ‘Isalo,’ course 2 miles, won by June 17th, rst class sailing race. Silay eg eetT (deg a ee Ce —— ‘Amethyst,’ Won by ‘Curlew,’ ‘Isalo’ 2nd. June 17th. Cruise to Tynemouth, report will appear in next number. “«—neiaoeTM’: ‘Curlew,’ ‘Isalo’ third. ‘Curlew’ and ‘Isalo.”” THE of which a SHANNON, A To the Shannon’s dear shores I will surely return To steal a warm heart to my breast ; Her smiles and her love Shall sweeten my toils On the stream of life’s wakeful desires. INLAND REVIERIE, On the wild Shannon’s shores I have gazed from my boat And seen the blue hills far away ; I have heard the sad sigh Of its wind riven reeds CRUISE. (By a Mersey man and his wife,) Continued —Q-—— Sliding seats are the order of the day, wind, And all blessings received From the sturdy sons of the bog. AN — ‘Ulidia’ and the 3rd by ‘Ripple.’ ‘Banshee’ second, And welcomed each smile T. H. Houpine. B- 5-48, Ulidia (3rd prize) Light On the Shannon’s green shores I have wandered along Past castle and cabin and rock, 5- 4: 0. Tweedledee beam’ Jos. Ellis. CANOBEIST. 5- 3-30. Pixie (2nd prize) NORTHERN - 4-20-10. When rounding the flag boat’Tweedledee’fouled were taken at the finish as follows: AND from fine, This stretch of canal is nine miles in length without a lock ; we have been over it several times. before, but never to pass the locks at the Chester end of it. We have the foggiest notion as to what they are like, or their number, but we soon find that the portages before we g:t clear of Chester are more numerous than pleasant. We do not use the locks, but I find plenty of hands willing to help, though the help at times grows expensive. It was after school hours too, and we had a crowd of forty or fifty yelling “gamins” trooping after us, the whole forming a striking contrast to the solitary sedgy banks we had recently left. In another half hour we had covered 214 miles, the time was eight p.m., and as yet we had no lodging. We had decided not to sleep in Chester, and being new ground to us we were prepared to make the best of what we could get. Ata-certain lock which shall be nameless we were detained for sometime displaying documentary evidence of our right to travel free, and as the official and his wife seemed decent people, it ended in our staying there for the night. We had started out intending to roughit. Wesucceeded. Personally I am blest with a pretty thick hide, but I was sorry for my poor wife. Here I draw a veil. The next morning we are early afloat, and after passing two or three locks at distances of halfa mile or so each, we come to a six mile reach which Blend with the curlews alarm, gives more scope. At the Shannon’s wild falls T have angled for trout And filled my old creel with its spoils ; almost athwart the breeze, but to-day it is dead astern and blowing great guns, with every now and Rushed loudly on to the west, proofs, we have umbrellas, when it is fine we paddle, when it rains we put up our umbrellas and While the thunder of waters, In mighty acclaim, On the Shannon’s wide lakes IT have rocked on the waves And tossed the white spray from my blade ; Yet I love the great loughs Of the green stretching plains, Where islets and woodlands abound Yesterday we were travelling then torrents of rain in the early part of the day. We don’t care a brass farthing; we have water- sail gaily along, enjoying the swishing of the raindrops all around, and over, but notonus. By the time we get to the six mile reach above named the rain has departed but the wind remains, THE I had not brought would not pass MODEL-YACHTSMAN my sail under the because the mast bridges, but the mast belonging to my wife’s boat (the ‘Polly) was of more modest dimensions, and with that we had to be content. It was enough, however, with the breeze we had, in fact the ‘Polly’ was so lively under it that though we had a reef down we thought it prudent to transfer the bit of canvas to my boat, The mast wobbled a little, but that didn’t matter much, the water was smooth. I took the ‘Polly’ in tow, and for ten miles we had some of the gayest sailing I have ever seen. It was like driving a restive horse, and at times we were precious near carrying away the canal banks. What was going on behind me I couldn’t see, but it was quite clear the captain of the ‘Pol y’ was having bigh jinks, Then we had a race, the ‘Polly’s’ skipper on the footpath, the two boats and myself on the water— result, a dead heat. We landed for lunch, under the lee « f the usual hedge, with Beeston Castle as a vis-a-vis, and a few miles further on had our usual cheery cup. We had intended staying the night at Barbridge Junction, four miles from Nantwich, feeling sure of a bed, as the place was possessed of two inns. We were much disappointed, especially as it was getting late, to find we must seek for lodgings elsewhere. At this point our route diverged towards Middlewich (eleven miles distant) and as we were told that a certain Mrs. Mutlock, whose husband kept the lock a few miles on our way, sometimes had lodgings te let, we paddled in her direction witha lspeed. Here we were fortunate ; the room vacant, a bright fire, (the weather was not warm) hearty Mrs, Mullock, everything clean as a new pin, a tip-top tea with beautiful fresh eggs, a snow white bed, (sucha contrast to the last one), and then in the morning splendid ham for breakfast. Long live Mrs. Mullock of Cholmondeston, (pronounced Chumston by the natives), Up betimes in the morning and away we paddle for Middlewich, pleasant weather though rather chilly, and everything smiles. As one might expect, It is not every day that canoes are seen careering along these waters, and at times the interest created is rather amusing. During the morning we hoisted sail, and as we approac hed one of the bridges we heard a crowd of children excitedly discussing the nature of the visitor; they could only see the bow of my boat and the sail. One boy got especially on his hind legs, yelling to his little sister “Tell my Mother!” “Tell my Mother,” waving his arms like Lon Quixote ’s Windmill, but t:king precious good care not to go to tell his “Mother” himself. A little bit later I get my ardour considerably damped, on a friendly flatman whom we had passed the day before, saying getting a nice job afore you.” “Eh! Mester, yon On asking why, he AND CANOEIST. 137 informed me that after passing number of locks amounted to 25 Middlewich the within six miles, Truly a pleasant prospect. Then on arriving at Middlewich, where the authority of our free pass ended, we were told by the Manager of the next Canal Co’s, Wharf, that according to the rules he could only pass each canoe at the rate of id. per ton per mile, and as the minimum tonnage provided for was ten tons, it iooked as if we should have to pay ro/- each in order to reach our destination that night, a distance of r2 miles. Considerable delay ensued, as well as cold from the nipping wind, but the matter ended in our travelling as passengers on board a boat, bound with flints for the Potteries. The canoes travelled as luggage, and instead of paying 2o/- for the two, we paid exactly three halfpence, and gota receipt for it; of course we had to tp the boatmen as well. This time we had afternoon tea in the hold of the boat, sitting on the flints and some trusses of hay. Novel, interest- ing, and not half bad I can tell you. We enjoyed the trip; the hospitality of the cabin was offered to us, but this we declined with thanks. sequence of the Harecastle locks the boat (junction) till three or was In con- not four due in in the morning, so after arranging about landing the canoes there we took train at Sandbach Station for Harecastle (or Kidsgrove) where, on arrival at to p.m. we had some difficulty in finding sleeping accommodation, the hotel being full, We are now within seven miles of our journey’s end, and after finding our canoes quite safe the following morning we quietly “loaf” along in the sunshine and the limpid water. The water is much cleaner as we approach the hills, besides which we have now branched off from the main stream of traffic, “iwo miles on our way (at Hail Green) we again enter new jurisdiction, but have not much trouble this time, and atter our usual noon slesta, paddle leisurely to the Wharf at Congleton, where friends are expecting us, and where we find good storage for our boats, ‘The scenery all the way has, been pretty, but especially so during the latter nalf, One thing I should like to remark on is, the almost uniform kindness we met with from the canal boatmen and women, in their own rough way We heard strong and coarse language of course. among themselves, some of them know little else, but nothing of the sort was addressed to us. We obtained a fair insight into their mode of life, and finished with a higher opinion of them than we commenced with, THE RETURN JOURNEY. I left the Captain of the ‘Polly’ at Congleton for a day or two, whilst business claimed me, but on the morning of the 23rd July, we started on our 138 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN return trip. A lovely morning, and a beautiful paddle the first seven miles as far as Harecastle, but I am afraid I cannot say much in praise of the remainder of the day. At Harecastle we made the same arrangements as before for passing the 25 locks, but in this instance we travelled by what is called an “express” boat. ‘They had extra men for working the locks, and we were surprised at the speed that we made. The captain was a very decent fellow, a go-ahead sort of a man, and one might say quite respectable. The weather, however, was vile, the rain commenced to drizzle at noon, and kept it up for several hours. If we had been paddiing it would not have mattered so much, but as it was we could only look on, and shelter under the ample tarpaulin, and have afternoon tea. The captain offered to take us right on to Ellesmere Port, where he expected to be on the morrow, by travelling all night, bur this was not exactly what we wanted; besides, we intended branching off at Middlewich from our outward route, returning by the river Weaver and canal to We thereWeston Point, instead of by Chester. fore parted from him at the junction, and after housing our canoes we took up our quarters for the night at the White Bear. Others matters did not run quite smoothly. The delay in the cold days before—already referred to—had resulted in a bad cold in the face for ‘Polly’s’ skipper, and a certain tooth took AND CANOEIST. She was the outcome of Mr. Baden Powell’s experience in American waters in the previous year, and it will at once be In English seen that she is an extremely powerlul craft. racing we believe that, although sailed very hard at times, she has never capsized except on one occasion, and that with two on board, She is carvel built throughout of cedar, with Muntz metal centre-plate of 56lbs., and drop-plate rudder of brass. Her masts rake aft considerably, a great advantage in setting the canvas flat, as the yard is thereby so evenly balanced, but a slight disadvantage in Hight winds, in that the booms decline to stay out while running. she was built by Mr. Turk, of Kingston-on-Thames, and is without duubt one of the finest examples of a first-class Her length is 16 racing canoe that has yet left that yard, feet, and maximum beam 30 inches, with a sail-plan up to the limit allowed in first-class (RK.C.C.) racing. She is immensely roomy, and has slept a passenger, and for power and stowage capacity is probably unrivalled as a cruiser. She is at present on Belfast Lough, where apparently she 1s quite at home amongst the breakers so often met with there. She is the winner of numerous first and second prizes, and holds the record for the Challenge Cup course at Hendon— one heur fifty five minutes for the Io mile course—in 1890, and thereby won the second race for the Cup, but lost the final by 42 seconds only. She was designed for and is usually sailed with ballast, which has mostly been specially cast to In go below the floor boards, of ahout roolbs., tn all. cruising must of this would be left ashore, the difference being made up by the tent, stores and gear, It is hardly necessary to give the offets, as the design is drawn carefully to scale, and any one seeking to have her reproduced would probably find little or no difficulty in scaling the measurements off, @orrespoudence, wind at this place a few advantage of the opportunity to display various agonizing peculiarities, which nothing would gainsay, until between nine and ten p.m. we paid a visitto Dr. McJannet and had the peceant grinder removed wv ef arms. We were in better trim next morning and after clearing a few locks at starting, paddled away ‘The scenery was merrily towards Northwich. pretty at times, but not much to boast about, and on the whole the general result was not as Satisfactory as on the outward journey, the chief reason being that the strong northwest winds that heiped us along then, were still blowing (and continued to do so for a month), and were right in our teeth, so much so that occasionally we could not make any progress at all. By and bye we come to a sort of shallow pond branching off the canal, full of reeds and bulrushes, and the ‘Polly’s’ first officer being rather “gone”on bulrushes, we spent an hour there laying in a stock sufficient to supply the whole of New Brighton. Zo be concluded, OUR ILLUSTRATION. We are indebted to Mr. W. Baden Powell, her designer, and Mr. John W, Lemon, of the Ulster Canoe Club, for permission to reproduce the lines of the ‘Lelia,’ originally the ‘Nautilus’ 1887 and ‘Vanessa’ of the following year. CANOE-YAWL Ric. THE Epiror, The Cazoerst. For some time it has been generally agreed by most canoe~ yawl owners (and more especially by those who have been canoeists: that the main and mizen rig is the most suitable for that class of boat, and for small unballasted canoe-yawls for single-handed work, which are practically merely en- larged sailing canoes, perhaps no other rig is so safe and handy. The safety and handiness however of the balance lug, depend very much upon the easy working of the gear of that complicated sail generally, and particularly upon the fitting of the reefing gear. Leyond a certain size, say 120 sq. feet, the gear and battens become heavy and cumbersome to work and stow, the handiness vanishes, and the safety is cpen to question. Almost all the small racing boats are now rigged with lug and foresail, and by substituting for cruising a gaff mainsail, I think that in any daé/asted canoe-yaw! of fair size, a more handy and equally safe rig than the main and mizen would be obtained ; and more especially so if the boat be given a little overhang at either end and the spars kept thereby almost or entirely in board. Ifa few of the advantages of the gaff mainsail be named, the disadvantages of the balance Jug as used in the main and mizen rig will suggest themselves. To begin with, the weight of the mast and gear is further inboard, and out of the bow, the sail can be speedily reduced by lowering the peak, and can be more easily ancl safely reached fur reefing, rendering any so-called patent reefing gear unnecessary. The jib can easily and entirely be controlled from aft, but if necessary to go forward the foredeck is clear and comparatively roomy. By dispensing with the mizen the steering is simplified, a lot of gear cleared away, and a general improvement in the appearance of the boats effected. rik. Wh Ll ANUIELS | In getting underway, and coming to an anchor or mooring, the sloop ng affords considerable advantage owing to the before mentioned freedom of the fore-deck. These remarks are offered with the hope that some old hands who have used both rigs will give their ows experience, and not point out that the voyage of the ‘Kate,’ the yawl ‘Rob Roy,’ &., prove anything, as I may suggest that the cutter rigged ‘Homeward Bound’ did more than either. I do not think however that any ofthese celebrated navigators tested a rig other than the one adopted in each case.. What is wanted is testimony as to the best “policy” by those who, asin the case of honesty, ‘have tried both.” AQUATIC. | readers only splurge with laughter in reading the several paragraphs, but there are other canoemen far and wide who may too readily accept the doleful tale and allegations. ROYAL CANOE CLUB. Lonpon, 14th June, 1893. Poe Enron, Zhe Caneesse. SIR,--Your correspondent who hides himself under the nom de plume of ‘*Life Member” R.C.C., would have been wise to have confined his letter to one or two points rather than to have written a long letter wherein he attacks every branch of the Club, and everyone in it, This letter is, however, from the Paddlers’ point of view alone, and does your correspondent mean to infer that the class to which I belong not only are absolutely ignorant of sailing, but also volte against everything affecting sailing without considering the pros and cons from a sailors point of view, and does he also infer that it was the paddlers alone who backed up the resolutions brought forward by only one sailing member, and that in doing what they did they had no thought of what was for the benefit of the Club. Your correspondent, however, was apparently in the majority and voted for the sailing at Hendon, and now writes bewailing his fate and the condition of things there, because forsooth having obtained his own way the whole thing has turned out a ghastly fiasco. The grounds upon which we voted for the Thames was to keep the Club together at head quarters and to increase the membership, and even now more sailing canoes 7 ¢se will be found on the Thames than at the much vaunted Hendon. One of the questions put by your correspondent requires a little alteration and should read ‘‘Why cannot the sailing men leave paddlers alone,” for may I ask who but the sailing men made the paddling challenge cup a sailing boat one; and was your correspondent one of them ? The interference so fur has always been on the part of the sailing men with the paddling, and I think now that a ‘*Life Member” will agree with us that there is not only “the patent fact should he recognised that the paddling mzs¢ be held on the Thames” but that after this year’s farce there is one other patent fact to be recognized and that is, ‘‘that the sailing mzs¢ also be held on the Thames,” if that branch of the Club 1s to flourish. Had your correspondent been at the Club Camp last Sunday he would have seen that the R.C.C, is not moribund for he would have found there 4 or § sailing canoes and yawls, and 4 or § Canadians beyond other regular party of members and friends sitting in craft, and a the ring of the 7 or 8 tents nw standing there, and I should like to know how many there were at Hendon then. I think I hear a murmur of ove, Yours faithfully, E, W. Lewis, R.C.C. Tue Epiror, Fhe Canoeist. SIR,—A “Life Member R. C. C.” in the June number indulges in a fit of the doleful dumps, and notwithstanding his life interest in the Club he writes about, he attempts to make out that it isa dying, if not dead concern, Whata letter? what depth of poetry; and, oh, the mixture of facts and fiction, of insinuation and allegory. Your R. C. C. Let me therefore write between the lines the facts which are well | known to a ‘‘Life Member” but which he either will not or dare not admit, The second paragraph is true up to the date on which it was written, The falling off of the racing at sportis all alive on the Hendon is a fact, Thames, and had the but the Hendon minority come over to the Thames, so as to keep the fleet intact, racing on the head-quarter waters at Teddington would have probably mustered an entry of nine first-class canoes, THE 139 There are several other canoes which have been sailing frequently at Kingston which would prohably have come in3 especially so if two clisses had been run by the Club, z.¢. a first-class with sliding seats, and a second class without the silly limitation of ‘clench build,” or a new class “the general purpose canoe,” But why has there heen a falling off? Why have men gone off into’canoe-yawls? Simply because the sphere of sport and pleasure deriveable from a Ist class canoe {hamper- ed in its existence as such by vexatious limitations, and barred from possible useful and honorable retirement in its older age into the 2nd class by an absurd prohibition as to mode of planking) had been reduced from an all round useful lictle sailing craft to mere pond sailing machines, again kept by the rules imperfect in their structure as machines. The propositions which ‘*Life Member’ says I endeavoured to force upon sailing men last autumn were: the abolition of certain unnecessary but vexatious restrictions on Ist class canoes; the creation of a ‘‘general purpose class”; the abolition of the present ‘“‘clench build” restrictions in the second class ; and finally the uniting of the London canoeists and their sport in one place, say the Thames for a time, instead of dividing our fleet and efforts in two unconnected and distant waters. The paddling men and the cruising men supported these proposed reforms, but they had no petty vested interests in the shape of Ist and 2nd class boat to Sway their votes in the face of the warnings of experience, There was no ‘‘great majority” against such motions, it was in fact a minority, but as 24rd majority was necessary to carry alteration of rules the minority held the platform, “The commitiee cannot be congratulated on their programme for 1893” says the letter, can’t they! is not “Life Member” himself one of those programme, in so far atleast responsible for that he was present when the it was being drafted and discussed, and should have urged his objections then if he really had any. The programme has aitempted to please both parties, and is a most excellent one under the circumstances, it having to provide both for Hendon and the Thames, for racing, camping and cruising. But I now leave a “Life Member” to bluster all he can, for I see by his last paragraph that he knows nothing of canoeing up to date; he says a ‘“‘hona-fide Ist or 2nd class canoe is a practical substitute for the yacht—not a mere toy —the $-rater yaw] being relatively not more safe or sea+ worthy.” Up to 1886 the Ist class canoe was a very fair substitute for a small yacht, she could navigate not only Sea Reach and Solent, but the open coast with moderate comfort, and could be slept in while afloat. What are they now? Well, companions of the Bath, asa celebrated American Canoeist called his canoe, the “C.B.” As a ‘‘Life Member” has chosen to rag his Club, the sport and myself, while modestly keeping his identity to himself under the shield of a vague title, I will not disturb that modest retiring action, I will only say that he is the last man in the R.C.C. who would be found sailing a racing canoe in Sea Reach, and then probably only if closely accompanied by what he ignorantly terms ‘‘the not more safe or sea-worthy }4-rater canoe-yawl.” 140 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN The endof ‘Life Member’s” letter is pathetic, truly, Whatcan be done to set us going again”; well, let me advise him without attempting to force it. first to disclose his identity if he wishes his words to be received with respect. I?fheis really sufficiently expert a canoeist to entitle him to criticise the acts and deeds of his Club AND CANOEIST. DOCKYARD.” “MODEL a FITTINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR ‘MODEL YACHTS. CANOE Committee, and of his master in canoeirg, he should not ask “what can be done” but bring expert suggestions before the Executive of his Club, and extend an open friendly hand to them to assist in reformation. But if he desires some real oe ee ea a by facts remedies, goes no further than the or even absurd prayer for the wound up. NAvTILus, R.C.C. Gxchatge & Sale Colamn. The charge fer inserting advertisements in this column is 4d. for twenty words, and Id. 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 he given instead, Id, extra for each advertisement is charged. Advertisements must be written on cne side of the paper only. 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