The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 11, Issue 3 – March 1894

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Grassam, Publisher, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull dinate naga inten a Jf achtsman & © anoeisng Net.ws Model – and Sailing; Canoeige, &C g tin Fit , ion uct str Con ht Yac el Mod of l rna Jou y thl Mon A Sale and Exchan Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items, Correspondence, —————— —— aaroeo———————— MARCH, 1894 Vol. XI.—No. 3. be addressed All Communications (except Canoeing) must Yachisman, l‘©THE Epiror of Zhee,Mode Talbot Hous Hessle Road, Hull.” d addresse CANOEING Communications must be etst Preaszs Nore.—The fee for constantderpub d ive unt amo lication is 5/- per annum, the ing our or, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOEIST of h, and can be had is published on the Ist of eachonmont ication to the Pubappl sent be will any bookseller, or :— lishers, on the following terms part of the United Kingdom, Europe m, Post-free to any ica….-. paid in advance…… 3/6 per annu or Amer ent. yd. or Id. stamps may be sent in paym ps must N.B —In sending for single copies, 3744. in stam be enclosed to cover postage. h Street. 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Price 3d., Posi-free 31d. from this source being devoted to uphold journal. commenced business, Two New Criuss haveothe r at Cambeltown, the one at Swansea and from the ways just are h bot ; Argyllshire s and measurerule h wit out and not yet fitted some more —o—- e to give ments, &c., but we hopissu e. t nex information in our denied the possibilitie,s Tur newspapers havingAme for 1895 the rica CupWol of a Challenge for ds verton and en rav Dun Lor that now have it t. —_Oo— mean to challenge with a 7Oft. yach ore of the Manchester Mr. Jonn Hann, Commod 10-rater built, and will —_Oo— keel club is having a fin keel to be hoped that try her against the s,theItis club will have some of some of the members ng keels of the same rati to test her. ous wish of the Mr. G. Hate by the unae nim n for the coming agai Serpentine club takes offic being scarce he men d Goo Sec. . Hon year as a private dom free his has not been allowed may be sure as progress that We . long for member in hand d han go will club ne and the Serpenti —_—O— whilst he is in office. N AT THE AQuaRIUM.ing— YacutinG EXHIBITIO es a most interest al rac emb on This Exhibiti ts and boats historic collection of models of, yach t the noteworthy ngs amo date to up as well as The Prince H.R of el attractions being a mod Whilst it.H. been well has ia.’ tann ‘Bri s’ of Wale s as y man of men hts yac patronized by the and fitters out of yachclub ts, well as by builders Britain are only representhe ted model yachtsmen of —_-O— 42 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN by one solitary club, and this time the patriotic: Serpentine club are the only champions to stand in the breach. Why this scarcity of exhibits nobody seems to know, we can only surmise that sailing is thought more of than exhibiting, and the very open winter has tempted the. majority to keep their boats on the water instead of devoting them to the show bench. The following is from the ze/d: The exhibition of model yachts is not so varied and interesting as it was last year, but the Serpentine M.Y.C. . show some specimens of their 10-tonners and 10-raters. These 10-raters are of the fin bulb keel type; in some the bulb and fin are long, and run almost parallel to the l.w.l.; whilst in others it goes down almost to a point, like an inverted cocked hat. One of the latter is the ‘Britannia,’ shown by Mr. T. Miller, and designed by Mr. G. Hale. The ‘Mosquito,’ also designed by Mr. G. Hale, shows a longer fin and bulb. Mr. C. F. Wanhill’s ‘Muriel’ has a short bulb, and Mr. W. Hildersley’s ‘Niobe’ a long one. How they figure so well on the water without a helmsman is a wonder, looking at the forms of their neighbours the 10-tonners. —Oo— Tue Scarboro club, held its Annual Meeting on January 27th, the report of which appears in another column. There is much vitality at Scarboro, or the club would have fallen through some time ago. Few clubs have had such difficulties in the matter of sailing water to contend with as the Scarboro has. After nine months of no sailing the members come up smiling to carry on the business of the club, and they are to be congratulated on their perseverance in having at last induced the corporation to make the Mere hold water, instead of weeds and grasses. May they prosper in the future, and leave the marks of their prowess on the other clubs of their district. The Scarboro club have adopted a 10-rating class, limiting the length to 40 inches and the weight to 25lbs. This will make a good and handy class of models altogether suitable for inter-club competition, and we hope their action in the matter will lead other clubs in the district to go in for exactly the: same class. Perhaps it would have been as well before adopting it to have sounded the other Yorkshire clubs, to see if one class with one set. of restrictions could not have been brought into general use in the country, or failing this to have gone in for 10-rating, leaving the boats to restrict themselves in dimensions. At any rate, the class will provide excellent sport at Scarboro, where the old 10-tons class had run to seed. —_—Oo— ResPectine the schooner design by Mr. F. H. Alexander, published last month, we omitted the AND CANOEIST following particulars. The spacing of the sections being a very important item. Length overall 62in.; L.W.L. 48in.; beam, extreme 10-2in.; draft 9°7in.; displacement 35lbs.; O.B. aft centre of L.W.L. 0°3in. The cross sections are 4in, apart except 12 to 124 and those aft of No. 1, which are Zin. apart. The sail plan is din. scale and the body plan half size. Mr. Alexander’s experience is that the fine afterbody is conducive to straight sailing, at the expense of power. —Oo — Mr. N. A. Givovic of Cardiff sends us a model of bowsprit geering which provides against shock and breakage in case of collision with other boats or with the banks of the pond. The bowsprit leads through the usual strop or ring, in this case a square strop of brass is used and the heel fits between very neat attractive bits. The bowsprit is held in position by two small but strong spiral springs, one at either side connected with heel ot bowsprit and the bitts. In case of collision the springs allow the bowsprit torun in sufficiently to break the shock, and thus avoid the danger of carrying away. —_—O— Tur Gateshead club have had a successful Annual Meeting, and have provided a programme of good sport for the coming season. We should like to see a meeting between the representatives of the Humber and the Tyne. —_—Oo— At the distribution of the prizes of the Albert club, Hull, a function carried out by the Com. of the Kingston club, it was generally agreed upon that moreinter-club matches were necessary and the outcome may be the provision of a Hull Challenge Cup, which will be open to all the three Hull clubs, and prove of much advantage to model yachting in the good old town. —Oo— Src. and Treasurer of the Calhoun M.Y.C. Our sends us a letter which we publish. correspondent says his club is in favor of the American form of building and the Minneapolis in favour of the English. As we don’t know what part of the present day yacht is American, nor in what way it may differ from the English, an explanation would be of interest. MODEL YACHTING IN AMERICA The Manayunk Model Yacht Club held its Annual Meeting on December 13th, electing the following Officers: Commodore, Dr. W. Evans; Vice-Commodore, J. G. Rosegarten; Treasurer, W.A. Worth; Secretary, J. Hart. On motion of Dr. Evans the measurement rule of the Club was altered so that it reads: ‘‘the length shall be RuLES OF THE COMPETITION. As only a moderate number of designs have been sent, we will give till the 14th of March as the closing day, in the hope that the extended time will induce a few more competitors—and perhaps a few a type is desirable for model racing. I have never seen them sailing, but from what I have heard, they do not appear to be very reliable in nature will The number of prizes and their . yachtsmen who like a good steady boat in any more subscriptions. depend on the amount subscribed No money prizes. Bach design to have a motto, or title, toonly be the name and address of each competitor of r Edito the to ope envel an in sent separately this journal. All sheer and half-breadth plans to be half Siz. Body plans to be full size. L.W.L. to be divided into ten equal parts by the vertical sections. Buttock line to be drawn at half beam. Waterlines to be spaced half inch apart on sheer plan and one inch apart on body plan. Drawings to be inked in if possible. The class of water for which the model is intended should be stated. SUBSCRIPTIONS. John R. Phillips Gustav Zingel Editor MJodel- Yachisman Kingston M.Y.C. Certificates of merit by \ the publisher ng | Water color drawi by T. H. Bruce ~ W.M. Paxton James Stow, Shoreham Set of pearshaped Curves, by John R. Phillips \ inscmuhnstnnmnbia & s d 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 10 10 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 O 0 10 6 2 7. 6 6 anything like a breeze, as they are very apt to break off when hard pressed. To those model weather, the new type cannot be recommended, as it is impossible to get them to keep a steady course on a wind. No doubt they will go faster than the old type with a good deep fore foot, but what the fin and bulb keels gain in speed they lose in unsteadiness, and there can be little or no doubt, but that the old type are more reliable all-round models. There are others sent by sundry exhibitors but, as none of them are quoted in the catalogue, we cannot say whose or what they are, but there was only one different from the ordinary types, she had two fins and bulb keels, one forward and the other aft, but one can hardly think she would be a success. Of the real yachts the half model of the Prince of Wales’ ‘Britannia’ is of course the mcst interesting, and she is certainly a very beautiful model in every respect, her lines being perfection, and though she does not give the impression of being a very powerful vessel, still the deep heavy bulb keel quite explains how she was so stiff in a breeze last year, and the little wetted surface in her forward section also explains her great speed. One cannot help feeling that for a big racing rater she is as near perfection as cculd be made, but the type cannot be recommended for model yachts. Among the other big yachts is the old 68-ton ‘Marjorie,’ one of the fastest and handsomest of the old type, and any model yachtsman who had the pleasure of seeing her would have no difiiculty in picking up some good ideas for a model. ge ste fi ha = = ee es ae ——_ eI Py peaca a BES Eh ree Sen ~ – OPEN.) or SS 10-RATING DESIGNING COMPETITION. ing as last London models of various classes on view. ‘ The exhibi ts Serpentine club being the only one that three ; nners 10-to 1730 five as a club, they have 10-raters and three 15-raters. The old 1730 models are the same as exhibited last year, but the 10 or 15-raters are all new and quite up to date, having canoe hulls with fin and bulb keels of various styles, they certainly are good imitations of the fashionable small 4, 1 and 24 yacht racers, but it is very questionable whether such 4 with only one dissenting vote.—Forest & Stre ect = wit od de MORE Tae IN TREES en ig ~ SAMA E ST THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEI e ° from \ YACHTING EXHIBITION, — 71… rs, that is, perpendicula taken between the ste e of the m to the aftersidmult the foreside of the Royan Aquarium, Lonpon. iplied be l shal n take thso leng The t. sternpos n n by the mea by the extreme beam and agai By a London Correspondent. — forward, aft_and n take be to h dept The h. dept , deck bottom of keel to amidships counting from The second Annual Yachting Exhibition began e ineasurements shal.”l the mean of the thre oses the Aquarium on February Ist. h for measurement purpadopted at To constitute the deptussi the Model Yachtsman it is not so interestwas rule the ‘After a short disc on am year’s, as thee are only about 20 44 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN These are certainly the two most interesting mode+ls to be seen, but among others the lines of the old ‘Arrow,’ ‘Satona,’ ‘Galatea’ and ‘Genesta’ are well worth studying. The large collection of yachting photographs of all the modern yachts, as well as the old engravings dating as far back as 1790, are most interesting, and nothing gives one a better idea of the immense improvement in yacht architecture than a comparison of the last century racers with those of the present date. In the Canoe and River Boat sections there are many very beautiful boats, and any one who took an interest in such craft could not fail to be pleased with what they saw. Oup YAcHTSMAN. HOW TO BUILD A 10-RATER. Commenced in Decemoer. We have now got one half of the model built, and to build the other half it is only necessary to take out the screws and release former from the board on which it has been done, mark in the lines on the other side of the board, exactly to correspond with those used for the first half model, fix up the half sections, stem, sternpost, keel and half deck piece, and plank up, &c., as before. When the second half is made, and taken off the board, cut away the half sections with gouge and spoke-shave until the thickness of frames only is left, this will be about half an inch. Screw the two half models together along the stem, sternpost and keel, fix light beams across to carry the deck, and if you intend having a hatch fit a beam across at midship section strong enough to carry the ship by. Take care these beams spring out the boat to her proper width at each frame, then finish off shaping the counter. Let in a piece of wood underneath to hold the counter together, hollow out the counter as much as is consistent vith strength. Next fit on the finishing pieces for stem and stern post, this can be done by screws from the inside, add what is required to the keel and the model is complete, with the exception of deck. This can be made of light pine and varnished, or made of thin canary wood painted cream color, lined to imitate planking with pencil, and varnished. The boat should be well painted inside, and the deck on both sides. The best quick drying paint is made as follows: half whitelead, half best whiting, mixed to proper consistency with Japanners gold size and a little turpentine. It should be well strained through a bit of cheap art muslin. A stopping for any screw head holes or cracks is made of the same ingredients as the above, but more whiting to stiffen it. AND CANOEIST, When all irregularities are painted.and stopped up, the surface can be rubbed down as smooth as marble with glass-paper, assisted by turpentine and linseed o11 mixed. A coat of varnish will then make the hull as smooth as glass, The finishing touches to this paint work should not be done however until the lead keel is fitted on, To cast the lead keel don’t use a sand mould, make a box to the required shape, place some wire nails upright in it, so that when they are drawn out of the lead the screw holes at proper intervals will be all ready. Procure some long thin screws, countersink the heads and cover with stopping, and if necessary fit a sheet brass band on bottom of keel. Rudders and fittings we do not deal with in this article, but all queries that may be sent on any points that are not clear to the beginner, will be readily answered. Doings of the Clubs, Reports for publication must be legibly written, on on side of the paper oz/y, and forwarded to the EDITOR not later than the 20th of each month, to ensure insertion’ in the following issue. Serpentine M. Y. C.(London).—On Jan. 25th, the Annual General Meeting of the club was held at the boat-house, Mr. G. Hale in the chair. The minutes of the preceding meeting having been read and confirmed, the flag officers were unanimously re-elected for the year. Mr. J. Spurgin having resigned office as Hon. Secretary, a vote of thanks was accorded him for his services, and Mr. G. Hale was elected to again fill the office. Mr. Hale was also re-elected Hon. Treasurer and Official Measurer. The | usual satisfactory balance sheet was submitted to the meeting and a good balance carried on to 1894. Some minor alterations were made to the sailing rules, and a vote of thanks to the Officers and Chairman closed the meeting. The club has a good fleet of models on view at the Yachting Exhibition, showing six fine keel models and five of the 1730 type, including ali the cracks. On Thursday, Feb. 15th, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales paid a visit to the Exhibition and spent some time inspecting the club’s exhibit, &c., in the loan gallery. Scarboro’ M. Y.C_—The eighth annual meeting of this club was held on Saturday evening, 27th January, at the Albemarle Hotel. A capital tea was served at 7 p.m. to which a goodly number of members and friends sat down. The room was tastefully decorated, on the walls being displayed several designs of model yachts, in MAN AND CANOEIST. TS CH YA LDE MO E TH ee to 45 —— song and story conevening was devoted frie rinte y atl cre be to ed nds, and the Comear app and t s sen ber pre mem uted by which all trib ed sid pre was s ompaniment ard erw ly aft ter g tin who by his mas ens acc ested. The mee ange. modore,muc Svr ert evening. Alb the Mr. of , ore oym mod enj Com the to the h by over added wed sho ort adrep ‘s ong rer str e asu ang Tre Str and Mr. ‘s The Secretary the great drought of last year During an interval a new class of yachly for ts that owing to sailing for the past 9 months, vocated the creation of take the place of the no to n s there had bee s being sailed in the early spring ‘nter-club matche e asketch of a rater,t; only 6 matche h Feb. and the 8th April, and of present 10-tonners. He gav strate the subjec illu to 18t wn the sho n petwee ms being gra dia the that so d, lete . L. W.L., comp n ted bee these only 2 had necessarily a meagre one, but the proposed models to be limi beatom40in ted to limi be the was t that spor and of s. rd reco ht to 25lb weig , tory sfac sati was prod club the ld of wou on ch diti whi the financialcon inches, dimensions boats. The suggestiuce on loans advanced by 12 haying recouped all the handsome, fast, and handy the ing mov in s an ber irm mem , Cha ived The rece . ly 1892 urab in members to be very favo idering every- appeared to trial l tica prac a rule new the adoption of the report said,ascons give deciding tory could be expectedon, duri four new raters thing it was as satisfac the coming season, andfort ng essi depr of s year been hwith. had s n laid dow for the past two year well knew, having had were intimated to be to the club, as they allend with. However, with ual distribumany obstacles to contbrighten M.Y.C. (Hull).—The Annday, ing considerably, tionAlbeofrtpriz Feb. 6th, Tues on e plac 1894 matters were took es of e Cocoa Rooms, Madeley at the Club-room, No. 1,ent Mr. J. Lilley, Com.; pres g bein e Street, ther ; Mr 5. L. Tucker, ain Capt Mr G. Hamiling, Junr., attendan ce of members. good a and , Sec. Fon. the AZodel Yachtsman, Mr. T. A. Bruce, Editor of ston M.Y.C., presided King and Commodore of the His opening remarks, and distributed the prizes. and instructive, were which were humourous distribution of . The exceedingly well received .) The ows -—Mr. J. Lilley, foll as thank the Corporation (hear, hear e plac took then es priz a little superMr, C. Hamling, h; watc r had been admirably done, and with silve a , last for many Commodoreain, oil painting and a fish knife and vision the present repairs woulord any other suit- Juur., Capt Smith, melodion; Mr. R. Leyman, years both for model yachting would be | fork; Mr. it eved beli He a cake; Mr. Lowery, able out-door pastime. an English dictionary and tea d woul and es class most for ation recre service; Mr. © of e a plac ; Mr. Skow, a it would be worthy a lamp oak biscuit box; d nte be such an improvement that mou a ., Senr Hamling, not d coul they on lusi conc in silver teapot ;. and ; att, town Jarr the of , asbpan; Mr. btedness to those Mr. Bray After the . hief kerc hand help but express their indewho silk , nery had done what Mr. Chenon, the Chairman presented to the members of the Corporationthus maki ng another distributi of the: they could for that locality, §. L. Tucker, on behalf had nge then Hon. Sec., Mr. marb Stra Mr. on h whic e, piec attraction for Scarboro. time le titors, club, a massive ion : ript insc g owin presented the prizes to the successfuldecompe foll the with e plat r silve a it e of members of intimating his willingness to provi thea coupl “Presented to §. L. Tucker byt the younger as a token , Club prizes for competition amongst Elect Yach ion of the Hull Albert Modelgnit valuable his of members during the coming season. ion reco in and ll, of esteem Tucker Mr. y.” officers followed: President: Mr. J.rW.Mr.Wooda etar Secr G. L. services as Honorary for their kindness, and said J.P.; Vice-Presidents: the Mayo ers memb the ked le, J.P., and than Beeforth, J.P., Lieut. Colonel Steeb what little he had been able. Mr. Albert he was pleased that : e odor Comm l; Sewel y Henr Mr. met with their approvalt, had them for do to D. Maynard, the Presiden Strange; Vice-Commodore : Mr. on, dono e and Thos. Amongst the priz , M.P.rs; were H. Wilson, C. Mr. and Secretaries: Mr. W. W. GibsMr. W. King r mou Sey Sir Bolder. Mr. T. A. ff; heri Luccock; Boat-house Secretary: ected en ex-S on, Newt B. bloc. M.P.; Mr. G. re-el Stores ; outh Yarm The old Committee were tary the ave, of received warm Bruce; Mr. Bygr proThe s. other The Commodore and Secre and ; rer cate , hall and hearty Mr. Mars very a to ted poin thanks for their services. A specialCorpo and us, ration ceedings were harmonio vote of thanks was tendered to the l yachting in 1894, as er in success{ul season for mode mann ough thor the for s -club competitions. by Mr. Wm. Jone inter of ease been carried well as an incr Mr. J. H. Hobbs which the work at the Mere hadChai and , and Mr. Tucker proposed the prize donors, out, this was; seconded by the inderman to ks than of vote a , r of the | seconded mously carried. The rema unani ene with a sum they commenced lastthe year r, but now, sure Trea £1 18s. Od. due to Sewell had Mr. h whic in er mann the to ks than they had a s tion crip subs in worked getting them had now they all ot small balance in hand.atBest h to whic on s back their r wate of t a good shee well s, bank act comp n sail their models, clea and watertight, and puddled, sodded all roundbeen done they had to for the repairs that had work 46 | MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST which was duly acknowledged. Mr. Lilley proposed, and Mr. C. Hamling seconded, a vote of thanks to the Chairman for the manner in which he had distributed the prizes, which the Chairman suitably acknowledged. A _ very pleasant evening was then brought to a close. Gateshead M. Y. C—On Friday, Dec. 22nd, the Members of this club held their Annual General Meeting. The Secretary read a report as to the doings of the club during the past season, which was very satisfactory. The Balance Sheet showing the receipts and expenditure, duly audited by two of the members, was laid before the meeting, and as in previous years, the balance was on the right side, and it was unanimously adopted as read. The VicePresident, Mr. George Huntley, who presided in his usual felicitous manner, presented the prizes to the successful members, viz: Messrs. Williamson, Tindal, Fanning, Roxborough, Andrews, Avery, Welch, McLelland, and Gair. The election of Officers afterwards took place, and they were almost in every case re-elected. A vote of thanks was accorded to the President, Mr. Arthur Newall, and to the Captain, Major Dance, for their continued support. A satisfactory programme of sailing for 1894 was drawn up, and a vote of thanks, with musical honours, to the Chairman, brought a very pleasant evening to a close. GQorrespouderce, Letters must bear the name and address of the writer (not necessarily for publication), Anonymous letters an enquiries will not be acknowledged. All communications to be addressed to THE EDITOR. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., U.S.A. February 6th, 1894. THE Epitor, Zhe Model- Vachtsman. Dear Sir,—As there are two Model Yacht Clubs, organized in this city I didn’t knom but that you wonld be glad to hear from some member of the same, and as I am Secretary for the Calhoun Model Yacht Club I thought it was my place to write. The names of the two clubs are, the above and the Minneapolis Model Yacht Racing Association. The M.M, Y.R.A. is just commencing its third year, while the C.M.Y.C. was only just organized last fall. It is expected that the coming year will be one of great activity with both clubs. The M.M.Y.R.A. has placed in my hand, a Challenge to be sailed between 15-raters of the ve clubs, and in all probability it will he accepted by our club. Besides being Secretary for our club I am also Editor of a Typewritten paper, called the Model Yachting World, and will be glad to hear from any model yacht club in your country as well as in ours, Our Commodore and Vice-Commodore be elected by a Commodore race, as soon as the are to season opens, the one winning the race being appointed Commodore and the one coming in second to be elected Vice. Our Regatta Committee shall consist of three Officers of the club and two private members, making five in all. The M.M.Y.R.A. are neorly all in favor of the English form «f building while our club is all American on this matter, and there is liable to be a great deal of competition between the two clubs befure the season draws to a close. Do you send your paper to our city? and how about rates here? [ may conclude to subscribe. tiop ng that you will give us a short space in your pleasing paper, lam, Yours respectfully ) Sec. ANSWERS TO & Treas. C.M.Y.C, CORRESPONDENTS. HERBERT FIsHER.—Thanks for yours. We admire the schooner in her place, no doubt she is a fine craft. We have not only had experience ourselves with schooners but have seen every effort fail to keep them alive in face of the cutters. If the schooner is a steadier boat and easier to handle than the cntter, surely some of them would be alive to day. Asa matter of fact the cutter should be the more easily handled boat of the two or she is not properly dcsigned for the work she has todo. There are indifferent cutters that would sail more steadily as schooners, we know, but these do not count amongst the keen cutter men here. You mention the arrangement of C. E. and C. L. R. We do not know where these proper positions lie, as we take as our illustration one of the many cutters we have sailed. We haul in the sheets and put this cutter close to the wind, and she carries her largest jib in the moderate wind prevailing, and she sails as close as a boat can be sailed with canvas flat as a board. We next try a course across the track and ease out the sheets in due quantity, and find bear this jib at all, but has to have a smaller one then does her work thoroughly. We next take of the wind she will not put up, and out another cutter and go through the same process but find she will go close with a smaller jib than she will reach across the wind with. Where are the proper positions of the centres quoted? We could give you scores of experiments showing the utter unreliability of arranging centres of effort and L. R. in what is called their respective positions. The strength of the wind varying will upset them, and the different action of broad and narrow, deep and shallow, fine and bluft forms will upset them, not to mention the contour of -keel which kills them altogether. CHIQUITA.— When the midship section is drawn in on the body plan, the water-lines which are shown on the sheer plan are drawn in some distance apart for the body plan, and the points where these intersect the midship section, are then transferred to the half deck plan. From these points on the midship section, on the half deck plan, the curved waterlines are drawn in fore and aft. These have then to be transferred and drawn in on the body plan by marking off the points of intersection of the vertical lines and the waterlines. If they come out fair and true and ship shape, all right: if not try until they do. The buttock line which sweeps in a curve fore and aft of the sheer plan, will help to fair the other lines. while, you will If you study one of our designs for a see that every line on the sheer plan produced in its proper station half deck plans and shape on is the body and RuTH.—You say you think ou aim should. be to follow the rules as to sail measurement, as laid down for the large yachts. We confess we cannot see the logic of this at all. The governing principle for the yachts should be followed, not details which would lead to an outrage of the governing principle, The foretriangle is measured for the yachts because, give and take they fill it with sail, for although OEIST. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANLengt h and ¥Y.R.A. ad ofthe sails, , the y e We cannot fefoot. a ihe at atthe or the fvot. the r eithe ls, mode for it ly fillment is considered equitablehead toonlytaxwaythe toareado d be the same, and the used, our aim shoulth In models a very this is to measure e exact quant P ity. ot fill it completely e for this by overl ap s. simple and easy proces a to see the desig: n like d shoul e We are. nol surprised that the dimensions G. ZINGEL.—Thanks, w , Upper Clifton H. Cullen nd).— BANGOR (Irelagth, taken frora stem-head Station.—Belfast Lough —LenGardner, 6, Old Park. BELFAST.James on.—River Witham A. LibseStati age—Y.R. Tonnnk BOSTON-— Lane. yStreet ee Lot C. on, 1, Uppe errs 3 tucks r Stanley , Blyth. Straits Station.—Menai h engt rial, North Road. N.—L CARNARVO Lees,th Bronse J. H.Leng Saltmead Pond Stati on 1.w.]. George Street on.— CARDIFF— Docks 28, h. Wm.Bute on, Lengt hompsNA, J. Ash-T , a.West Cowes. lbeck i + MEDI , 8,LW. | cow Canadeadow Ont., , Delhi r, Crysle 8. W. da.— Cana I, DELH Park on–M Stati . DUMBARTON.—Tonnage—Y.R.A MODEL YACHT CLUB REGISTER. insert particulars to sed We shall be plea the Clubsn, and of allmatio to notify also,invite the necessary infor forwa atesrdand Addre Somsses. York. Park,lyn,NewU.S.A. ospectBrook on—PrPlace, 141, Park n, Stati “y,, & S. A.” Rule. H. Melvi —1730—Brad . Park and length BRADFORD MOOR. ford Moor 47 Particulars wan e D. Forsyth, 54, Glasgow-road. urf Station.—T nage—L. & .A. EXE.—Ton . Arthur Kempe, M.D., 14, Southernhay, E., Exeter Station —Fowey Harbour. FOWLY.—Length, |-w.1. Fore-street W. S. Lacey, nnage—¥.R.A, and Handicap by Manchester Rule —GOOLJ.E.—To §. Simpson, 8, Albert-street. Station—Raweliffe Brick Ponds ad Park teshePond Statidelon—GaYacht hall Road.Station—Mo WhiteR.A. 44,e—Y. Wilson,nnag GUERNSEYJ.J. .—To . Allez-94”street ll,e—‘‘ B. Rande Rule.ua-street. nnag .—To GREENOCK Antig 10, Junr., McNair, ria Dock. .A.addressStati —Y.Rand nagename —Ton GRIMSBY.R.Secret d. cxand ; wanteon—Al ary’s GATESHBEAD.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. wante,d.3, Langland Road, Govan.: ularsReid artic—Wm. RT.—plder GOSPO GUVAN.—E ngton Resr. n – Harri Y.R.Angton,Statio ON. —Sailing Rules,, Harri HARRINGT Cumb. J. A. Young, Gas WorksTonna R.A. Station — Hebburn — ne- ge—Y. URN. & HEBB Caroli JARROWG. Johns on, 81, street, Jarrow-on-Tyne. Hall Lake. age,wn Y.R.A. —Tonn | yi @STOWN (Irel r. ngsto Lewis Crossley 15 De ait al Mannmgham Lane, Bradford. Statiand.i . -road.Harbo 6, Marine ks, Antrim Road BELFAST— Ulster. s,on—Ki . T, BE. Barker,—Address wanted. . length. ADFORD.—Y.R.A. and Station xley Reservoir, Frizinghall erwor n—Wattreet. W. H. Mackey, Adam-s from .outside of asure; ment .)—Mehead also overall CENTENNIAL (New South JeWales of rudder N.S.W y, Sydne S. treet,tation.—Stobsmuir Pond J.M. Donal60,dson, 1 ton.—S toRose-s bs.46,n Terrac e, Watso A.” Rule. Station—Alexandra dra—“L. & 8.! lebe. L. H. Dougla , r tationHarbo _° town ement e, . Kings TerracY.R.A 1, Albert Kelly,easur W. G.nta—M JohnAtala n. Dubli Kingstown,on,Co.Leeds Road, , .—Tonnage—Crofto A. Chape Y¥.R.nSec., LEEDS Allert l mith, Fords ‘A. Stati. on.—North Dene ge. h and Tonna LOWESTOFT.—Lllorengt T. Thertle and F. J. Tavley, Counci oft. Park,lheadGlasgPondow. Terrace, Lowest 87, Park e y Park-street. Comel ord 181, W. Crawf Bay. n.—Hil Statio o ty Rule. Leng ” O. ‘‘94” DUDN age.— —TonnS. Nichol LLAN _ h. nhaug ; Kelvi . son. 16, Nightionngale1.w.l.;Place,also L008 d depth and minimum s , with limite —Tonnage—Y.R.A. caLengt 1-B.ds LIVERPOOL. lassRoad. Station—Sefton Park Lake freeboard. ley takenInglemire Lane, Bever stou— bhLake, tation—Clu Anfield, Liverpool. GLASGOW.—Alexan Sculcoates. J. R. Windsor, Bankside,Y.R. A. 5, Townesend Lane, also 10-ton Y.R. ; ngton. Garde 1.w.l.;KensiL.&S.A h onPond, ge—Lon—engt ns. LONDON.—GeorStati Round and Address Wanted. R. Richmond, 9 ‘Albert—Tonn e Rd. HesslLane St. Chalk ond Lake, ave Terrace, RosamClub Belgrage— “1780 rule, Station.—Hast Park. don.—15-rating ¢ gton GartenGarde —Lon Station— Round Pond. KY ensin Kensington . ns, W er Greenhill, L.M. .C., Walt wir. LondonGardens. ian, rmud :—Be s gram Tele Kensi C., Y. M. L. al:— Post L.&8 aA. and ee e R.g . ge—Y ‘ont entine—Tonna Station—The Serpentine, Hyde Park. N.W. tone Street. BR. P. Bell, 18, Gladslass R class Y R.A 0-t and 10-ton i Dulwich.—Lengthl.w.1, an Brockley, 8.E. siern Malpa , 181, ester Lanch : Road, R. H.Hig – hga yes by weigh: t. ; hand ere te . Ponds gate High ion— 3¢at ld-ter., Archway-rd., H’gate Beaconsfie P. H. of Reynoldson, 2taken l.wl.; also 10-ton class, Y.R.A on th, Leng ER.— shulme HEST Secretary’s iName a Y.R.A. 10 and 5 tons only Lt don — Peckham Bye . Gardens. MANC Station—Print Works Reservoir, Leven : rbeg82,, Dalziel Drive, Pollokshields , Blai WELL.—John H. Neave.—Tou nage—Y.R.A. iia etch aoe rm ey | oo hon a MAX MARYPORT, Gumberland Northd.-street. on, 20,wante J. W. Hodgs Canvas unlimited. lars ticu —Par AGH. MOOR CIATION, T RACING ASSO YACH EL ham.agle House, Baldwin Crescent %TINNEAPOLISJohnMOD ClapMonte ond, Hennipin Avenue. Hadden, Secretary, $425, hield, l. overal gth S.W .—Len on, U.§.A Camberwell, Lond PHILADELPHIA, , Pa. tead-road, London, G. Hale, Sec., 178, Hamps —10 and 15-tons173! Rule, also 10, 124 an : ; y, Stockport. R. W. Gill, Green Hill, Edgle Lx BxD, weig 15-tons 200 Station—Long P R Station.—Long Pond Tonnage—Y-R.A. ham Park, S.W. Elms Road, Clap W. J. Bailey, 147,ing Association—Length taken on l.w.l, Clapham Common. Sailion—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. M. Y.Stat d, 82, SpringJ. Pollar New Highgate st., Paddington. b—Weight Rule Sailing Clu hire Hill, Hampstead. 34, Downs Sec.—Henry Vine, Y.R.A. orst Street New Brompton, Clayton Park, Square. ON-TYNE. __W. Twizell, Sec., 58, MED WAY.—Chatham. — Tonnage t class. Weighoroug also Westb 20-tonn,s,Sec., audGibso 80, 10 W. h. W. nnage ‘1730’ and Length. e Mere. on—Th—Exe StatiLDS. r—To lsio SOUTH SHIE e Park, Marin outh on.—S . Street e 16,n Savill y,Stati T. S. Downe—Joh ess (Addr ton, e, Stoned.)haven, ie, 33,A.Market SquarWante STONEHAVEN.—P. ChristHongh —Y.R. NEWCASTLE- 3CARBOROUGH.—Tonnage 17 SOUTHAMPTON. e, North TerracStreet 10, Albert Thos.—F.Foster a. s. , CanadShield 76x, Queen er, Sec., Gardin, Sec., TORONTO. , 3426, Walnut-street, Phiiudelphia EB. W. Fowler nage “od” Rule. ] PORT GLASGOW.—Ton Station.—-Dougliehill Pond J. Brash, 5, ‘Villiam Street OU TH.—Particulars Wanted. port PORT OFW. PLYW IF. Behenna, 80, St. Aubyn Street,hDevon l.w.1.) . and lengt sea Tonnage Y.R.Awater PORTSMOUTH. Stati , South on.—Cranes x Road, Southsea House, Lenno on lvert Capt. Haldane—Wo from stemost, on deck head to stern-p gth, taken RYDE, (1.W.)—LenStati on.—Canoe Lake. ey, Ryde Beazlonna A.rinewith. ParkdepthLake.and freeboard limits .’: nsary ge—YDispe SOUTHPORG. T.—T on—Ma Stati t. on—Craneswater , 60,l.w.l.Sefton-streeStati ngth SOUTHSEAJ.JohnCG..—LeSmith landCleve—Y-R.A.road Station y, 27,nage Whitt—Ton SOUTH T,SHIET. LDS. Anderson, 7, Albion-terrace. 15, ,andMarin20 etons. S—17,3028,rule.Ima10,Street RNESLewis SHEE Town —. lendduals on,ZealaRoend).—eaTonnage—oad,1200”Sundet RLAND-ON—Stati auWELLINGT nnaum per 5s. is r Rule. Reyiste the in tion publica t for constan (New = ‘J he Fee —Tonn e Bridg Menai m, age—Y.R.A. A. F. Hasla Hon. Sec. address wanted. TYNEMOUTH.—Tonnage Bradford Moor Park BRADFORD EAST-END.—1730 and length G. Norton, Wellington, N.Z. WATERFORD.—Length—1780 rule Station—The Harbour. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN 48 W. M. AND CANOEIST. PAXTON, MODEL YACHT DESIGNER & BUILDER. FIIST-CLASS WORK SAIL-CLOTH 1 } Plain ° ” ome By ” This Cloth is made especially for Sails, is as fine as silk and will not stretch. This Cloth is now used by two-thirds of the Model Yacht Clubs in Great Britian with the greatest satisfaction. BOW, LONDON, E. “WATERY WANDERINGS,” A Practical Canoe Cruise. Br LT. HH. HOLDING Price 2/6 Post-Free. LONDON: E. MARLBOROUGH. HULL: T. GRASSAM. ‘‘One of the brightest, breeziest, and most entertaining records of holiday adventure we have ever read—a book which is worthy to stand beside the volumes of that doyen of canoeing, the great Rob Roy himself. . . Mr. William Black is the literary king of Western Mr. Hodson, Treas., Olive Cottage, Maple Road, Surbiton, Surrey. (The B.C.A. is established for the promotion of cruises and meets whereby canoeists of the United Kingdom, irrespective of clubs, may unite for the purpose of cruising and camping.) 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Hayward, Sec., 15, Princes Wings’ has written nothing of the same kind that is more captivating than this record of ‘Watery Wanderings’.”–M’chesterExaminer YY. % BRITISH CANOE CLUBS. Avenue, Liverpool. Send stamp for sample, Cash with order, Postage extra. 1386, TURNER’S-RD., —— GUARANTEED, Highest Awards from all the latest Exhibitions. SPECIALITY IN| Striped Brown 1/- per yard…36in. wide l6l & 162, HIGH STREET HULL. ADVERTISE IN THE “M.Y.&6.” z made by the R.C.C. in fixing the venue for this year’s racing. Bourne End, as those who know the Thames are aware, is between Great Marlow and Cookham, and the reach there, whicn is the headquarters of the Upper Thames Sailing Club, is one of the best, if not the best, for sailing purposes, on the river. There is but little stream, and the course,from the U.T.S.C. boathouse to half a mile higher up the river, 1s comparatively uninterupted by trees or high land, whilst the river is of good width, deep and almost free from weeds. There is a station quite near the river there, on the G. W. Railway, and a good service of trains runs one down from London in little over an hour. The office of prophet is a somewhat thankless one, but, if we might hazard a guess, we should say that Bourne End will have its influence on the new canoes which will be built in the direction of shortening up the l.w.]. and increasing the sail area. That it may also prove a wise choice and conduce to the increase of sport in the canoeing world is the earnest desire of Zhe Canoeist. —o— The event of the month, which is usually about the dullest of the twelve in matters aquatic, has been the Yachting Exhibition. The canoe-yawl ccmes in for a share of space there, but the class is hardly as well represented as last year, when, in addition to Turk’s exhibit, there were three of the Oxford canoe-yawls, ‘Spruce,’ ‘Serpent’ and ‘Exhibit. The last has since—under the name of ‘Snake’— made a reputation for herself, having this seasonwon the Challenge Cup for Mr. Lynam at Oxford. 53 HE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. Mr. Turk: are two Am ngst the craft shown by 6in., both built after 4ft. x 6in. 18ft. of canoe-yawls Field gn pablished in thedoub Mr. Baden Powell’s desi le r othe the carval built, last year, one ribbandyfly in ” referred to the former skin diagonal. ‘‘Ma Personally we must confess his notes last month. ce arance of eren to a decided pref orms toforthetheorthappe plan and odox planking which conf always king plan onal diag the as , boat runs along the y and lump g bein of ce gives the boit an appearan t, however, that itis an doub no is e Ther uneven. and , tion truc cons of od extremely strong meth made very light for her admits of a boat being ers are required. So strength, as few or no timb st all depends upon far as lasting qualities go, almo on, of plenty of ructi the insertion, during constsuch medium between paint, whitelead_ or other precaution, we y ever with Even . the two skins 1s much more boat skin should say that a double craft. skin e singl a than n rotte go to y likel “seen Two canoe-yawls are exhibited which have and Mr. being built, in November 1892, when the boat was the number that rite favou a but she has been such and they containing the lines has been sold out, of ion the sail now are reproduced, with the addit behaviour, plan. Some account is also given of her to obtain her with made trials us vario the and of t in the weigh the of n the most effective dispositio from built y sivel exten been have lines The bulb. Skiff, ence Lawr St. the in the States, one firm, g built Canoe and -team Launch Co., alone havin whilst the no less than eight boats from them, the ‘Picaroon,’ of 16ft. |.w.l., which was built from er 14-rat the in well done has design at Dartmouth, class last year. The issue of February 3rd, contains full the construction plan of the same boat and very sized sections of the lead bulb, together with a full and interesting description of the method of building, which is well worth the careful study of anyone who does any amateur construction, and would quite possibly be of use even to professianal ilus’ service,” Mr. Baden Powell’s ‘Naut er 2oft. x 5ft. form The non.’ ‘Shan T. H. Holding’s ne and the has the peculiar form of stem outli ally chargener have h whic des topsi tumble home ng board, drawi s owner her acterised the craft from antial subst isa 3ft., x 16ft. is h whic , latter the whilst ng foldi with fitted e cano ed and fairly full bodi outriggers and sculls, and a sliding seat.canoes several open Canadian —all There are two makes of Thames built—punts and skiffs, also ce II,’ which ‘Spru .’ James & t’s folding boats, Wrigh similar to very is ’ is shown near the ‘Nautilus, that she save rig, in boat es Tham r uppe the average sightly ly cular parti not but has a roller jib, a useful h we whic well et buck the has She e. contrivanc e vabl remo the but ion, posit recently illustrated in was ogue catal the in to red refer is h whic keel bulb not on show. The ‘Porpoise,’ close by, we have referred to in another place. not nearly as The collection of model yachts isthe specimens by ing large as it was last year. Judg on the hard wing follo are s sailer l shown, mode fitted were all t almos as heels of larger yachtsmen, two with l mode one ed notic We keels. fin with she t expec and aft right other fins, one forward, the would be much more steady in steering than the majority. on of the A very good photographic reproisducti in the given rig sloop big her r ‘Nautilus’ unde paper h whic from Vachtsman for February 22nd, ee * das Mr by d owne now is she that we understand West, of Vanduara. —o-— contempThree recent issues of our American ined very conta have m, Strea & t Fores the , orary January 27th, interesting designs and articles. Onecrow ’ appears, the design of of the fin-keel ‘Scar for the second time. The drawings came out first SESS FT AN builders. The next number, February toth, contains the lines of a tried and successful racing canoe. She was designed in 1892 by Mr. Wm, Gardner, a well known designer of yachts, and from the drawings two canoes, ‘Avis’ and ‘Milwankee’ were built by the St. Lawrence S. C.&S.L.Co. The hull differs very consid-rably from the majority of American canoes, and approximates more closely to the form given to modern yachts in the paring away of the deadwood forward and aft, and the insertion under the middle third of the boat of a rudimentary fin keel, through which the centreplate works, without, however, any outside ballast. Every advantage is of course taken of the fact that overall measurement only is allowed for, the boat being 16ft. l.w.l. as well as 16ft. overall. We strongly advise those of our readers who have not yet seen these designs to procure the above mentioned numbers. Whilst on the subject of literature devoted to our sp ‘rt, we may remark that the Rudder, Sail and Paddle appeared in January under a new title page, and’ under new and more vigorous management promises to appear with greater regularity, and to give its readers more to interest them than it has recently done. LONDON NOTES, By MAYFLY. The Royal Canoe Club held their Annual Spring Meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel, on Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 1894, but the meeting was not particularly well attended. There was a curious amount of unanimity, however, about the speeches, a feature but seldom present at such gatherings. The eee THE 54 MODEI]-YACHTSMAN dinner was an excellent one. Mr. Geo. Herbert “was in the chair. The secretary read the report and balance sheet. Mr. Baden-Powell moved and Mr. Webster seconded that the accounts be adopted. ‘Ilhis was carried nem. dis. The secretary then read the Programme, as put forward by the Committee, which provided for a week’s mixed racing at Bourne End, towards the latter end of June, a very full regatta programme, and certain incidental racing for paddling men previous thereto. Considerable discussion took place as to the venue for the Sailing Challenge Cup, Mr. Baden- Powell urging that the race should be held at Erith so that a roomy cruising type of canoe should be fostered; this was opposed by Mr. Radford, who suggested Burnham-on-Crouch as the most suitable place and fairly accessible from town. Mr. E. A. Leach seconded Mr. Baden-Powell’s amendment to the motion that the programme, which was moved by Mr. B. de Q. Quincey and seconded by Mr. Percy Nisbet, should be adopted. Mr. Salter seconded Mr. Radford’samendment. Mr. Webster was of opinion if Hendon was not selected that Bourne End was Nisbet thought the with most suitable the proposed place. Mr. camp at Bourne End that greater probability of success should be obtained there. Both amendments were put to the meeting, and on a show of hands were lost by substantial majorities. The substantive motion that the programme should then be adopted was carried unanimously. —_—O— Mr. Marrable had in the meantime passed round a list soliciting donations to a prize fund, which was heartily responded to, upwards of £20 _ being promised. Mr. David Waterlow then moved that the settlement of the prize fund should be left in the hands of the Committee ; seconded by Mr. Salter. Mr. Baden-Powell moved as an amendment that ‘the question should be gone into then and there; this was seconded by Mr. Nicholl, and carried. Mr. Marrable urged the desirability of giving substantial prizes in order to secure good entries, a view which was shared by Mr. Baden-Powell. As regards the mixed races for yawls and canoes Mr. Marrable thought that a special inducement should be given to the first boat in; on the cther hand, Mr. Webster was of opinion that the classes should be kept entire’y separate and prizes of equal value given in either class. The latter view was adopted by the meeting. In the distribution of the prize list, it transpired that 419 went to the paddling element, and £31 -to the classes for yawls and canoes. This was ‘irrespective of special prizes, which were offered by ‘Mr. Nisbet for paddling standing up, Mr. AND CANOEIST. Marrable two races with two prizes in each for yawls, to be sailed for at Burnham on-Crouch, and to be open for $-raters as well; and prizes for 4raters and yawls on the Friday before the Bourne End week, to be sailed for at Bourne End, presented by Messrs. B. de Q. Quincey and BadenPowell. Mr. Nisbet then brought upa proposal that £10 should be granted out of the Club funds for the purpose of levelling the back of the camp ground at Teddington, and camp-shedding part of the front; this was seconded by Mr. Lewis, anda very lively discussion ensued. It was pointed out by more than one member of the jega!l profession that the funds of the Club could not be voted for such an object without previous notice, and the Chanrman took this view and ruled that it was so. It was then saggested that such a sum should be loaned by the (lub, on a sufficient guarantee by persons interested, who it appeared were willing to subscribe a certain amount towards making up the Alo to the amount it was estimated would be required to be expended for the above purpose. The matter was eventually disposed of by a motion. of Mr. Nisbet, seconded by Mr. Lewis, that a subcommittee should be appointed to have full power to do all managerial work with reference to the site. The Committee of the Club to arrange as to the money to be expended. The sub-committee, on Mr. B. de Q. Quincey’s motion was selected as follows: Messrs. Nisbet, Lewis and Hodson. Mr. Nisbet then referred to the fact that the arrangements as to the Club’s tenure of the New Club House had not yet been definitely made, and as he generously offered to interview Mr. Turk on the subject his offer was accepted. Mr. Marrable then moved that the subscription list should be printed and sent out to such of the members as had not been present at the Dinner, so as to afford them an opportunity of adding their quota to the prize fund. This was carried. Mr. B. de Q. Quincey was then called upon. by Mr. Baden-Powell to make a statement as to the progress that had been made with reference to the formation of the Canoe Racing Council, by which it appeared that The Northern, Mersey, and Ulster Canoe Clubs, The Oxford University Sailing Club and The British Canoe Association were all favorably inclined to meet the Royal Canoe Club, with a view to effecting the desired object. This finished the business of the meeting, which closed with a vote of thanks to Mr Herbert for presiding, moved by Mr. Lewis, and briefly but feelingly responded to. —_—Oo— The Yachting Exhibition at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster, to which we referred in last month’s notes, opened on the ist February, but several exhibits were not then in line. Since then several THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. the exhibits comprised Baden — CANOE-vAWLS. — Mr, W.cons On Loan. tant e mad have we h whic to ’ ilus, Powell’s ‘Naut on. seas past the ng duri allusion in these columns sails, ing cruis n mize and main er ’baft Fitted with and looking as she undoubtedly is, a handsome she has recently comfortable cruiser. We learn that Mr. T. B. being r owne nt prese changed hands, her . C, West, of ‘Queen Mab’ fame by ‘Spruce IV lent by Mr. J. A. Brand, builtfitted and Theo. Smith, of Oxford, in May last, L.O.A 19 with bulb keel, of Cedar, L.W.L. 16°6, r .tight Wate jib. roller feet. Sloop rigged with , and bucket well, and lifting rudder to clear weeds had ail mains The &c. tays, sliding bars for backs three reefs in, the lower one only battened in. ed from a canoe-yawl in having a cutoff Differ counter, which however could doubtless be easily converted into a sharp end without taking away from her efficiency. In all other essentials a canoe-g yawl of the pronounced Oxford type. Ratin rather over ‘45. She was being offered for sale at what seemed to be a very moderate figure. Canors.—But one; lent by Mr. T. H. Holding, on,’ late of the Royal Canoe Club. The ‘Shann“after for, meant ly probab “‘by,” be to sail-plan ‘said a design by” R. de Q. Quincey. Two hander, fitted with rowlocks, wheels for shore work. ‘lhe canoe shows evidence of hard usage, and considering the waters where she has been used, this is not perhaps surprising. She has an ugly bow, somewhat of the “Torpedo” type. Lowering mast step. Fitted with sliding seat, but one however, Madan’s tiller arrangement. Nickel fittings tbrough- out. Lifting rings. Three curious features were apparent; a sponge bag; mainsail reefing gear,&c. was rigged on the starboard side, and the mizen ditto on the port, and the fitment of a small deck locker aft for ‘“‘use” when the chief aft locker has been securely locked up. With the present rules of the R.C.C. it is hoped the ‘Shannon’ will put in an appearance at Bourne End, SuNDRIES.—Models lent by Mr. T. H. Holding. Cruising canoe 1881, with sliding seat. Model of a light racing canoe, designed by Bathurst. Section ofa cruising canoe, designed by Mr. W. Baden Powell. Model lent by Mr. W. Baden Powell. ‘Nautilus’ canoe 1891. Mr. Turx’s Exursits.—Two canoe-yawls both referred to in last issue. The one the diagonally built yawl, and the other on the lines of the ‘Jennie’ The diagonally built one gave one the appearance of being somewhat lean throughout, possibly the fault of the construction, especially noticeable in the after sections. But nevertheless both good wholesome cruisers, well fitted and finished. One day the of them we learnt was sold on the second cruisi ng class 2nd a also , opened exhibition, was . canoe. Mr. Batuurst, of Tewkesbury, showed a canoe 16 x 30, on the lines of the ‘Stella’ published in this paper, and winner of the R. Cc. C. Challenge Cup on two occasions. Built for a gentleman in Rangoon. Sails by Jackson. Fitted with sliding seat and Poulteney Bigelows deck hatch, fittings forward. Sails consisted of large racing balance lug for main and bafter mizzen—also fitted with ‘ outriggers for sculls. Others objects of interest were :—The grapnel found in a Viking ship in 1880, with five prongs and a stone lashed on underneath. Dent & Co’s, binnacle lamp as supplied to the Royal National Lifeboat Ass ciation. Tur CoLUMBIAN SHIP BuILDING Co., of East Cowes, supplies anchors. The seven pounders for canoes, the fifteen and twenty four pounders are amply sufficient for canoe-yawls. Made of steel throughout without screws or rivets and without joints. Very light compact and serviceable. The Exhibits of Mrssrs. J. BRYER & Son; BLAKE, of Gosport, $-rater clip, hooks for foresail. ‘Yas PHospHor Bronze Co. Exhibits. Messrs. Brewers, Reindeer hair cushions. Mr. Linton Hope’s designs for 4-raters, and sketches and models of bulb keels for the same. Numerous other exhibits of fittings, &c. Psorocrapus.—Lent by Mr. G. F. Eyre. ‘Free Lance’ *35-rating. O.U.S. Club picture in May 1893, showing the ‘Free Lance,’ ‘[somer,’ ‘Shadow,’ ‘Snake,’ etc. Mr. W. Baden Powell lent ‘Pearl,’ yawl ‘175, photograph in 1890. ‘Nautilus’ canoe-yawl 1893. We had almost forgutten to refer to the ‘Porpoise’ canoe-yawl, which embodies several innovations of a rather startling nature. A curious form of reefing rudder and a bull keel of a new design. She was designed and built by her owner, Mr. F. Brewster, Sails, foresail, main and mizen total up to oo sq. feet. Several of the novelties are the subject of letters patent. She is double ended and clinker built, and intended for rough estuary and river work. There are several exhibits of Canadian canoes by Hammerton, East, Turk and others. There are a so on show the ‘Midge’ and ‘James’ collapsible boats, useful as dinghies. —o— Mr. Bathurst, in the course of a conversation with him, stated that he had two yawls in hand, one nearly finished and the other in course of planking up, both built somewhat on the lines of the °75 ‘Atalanta,’ for Messrs. Brown and Wheeler, of Surbiton, where they will probably be raced during the ensuing season. ee e to the show, which has additions have been mad ed by aquarian-minded been very largely frequent oes and Canoe-yawls, Can rds rega As als. individu the fullowing :— 55 THE 56 MODEL-YACHTSMAN We are pleased to be able to record that Mr. R. a J. Turk, of Kingston on-Thames, obtained the Gold Medal at the 1893 Chicago Exhibition, for his exhibits there. —o— Something will very likely be heard shortly as to a new site for a Club House for the R. C. C. A sub-committee is going fully into the subject at the present time. The Lough Erne Challenge Cup of the B.C.A. was exhibited at the R.C.C. Meeting by Mr. P. Nisbet. It is a magnificient piece of heavy silver work and looks all the 30 guineas which it is said to havecost. Mr. Lemon isto be congratulated on becoming the possessor of such a handsome trophy. ULSTER CANOE CLUB. The Annual Meeting of the Ulster Canoe Ciub was held on February 8th. The club was found to be in a most satisfactory condition, and last year’s office-bearers were ail re-elected, viz :— Commodore: The Marquis of Dufferin & Ava, K.P. Vice-Com.: J. B. Kennedy, Esq, J.P., C M.G. Rear-Com.: C. E. Allan, Esq., Stormount Castle. Captain: Robert E. Workman. Hon. Sec. and Treasurer: Jas. W. Corry. Official Measurer: J. G. Crawford. Committee: J. G. Crawford, J. W. Lemon, W. O’Brien, Jas. Workman. The new R.C.‘*. rules were adopted without any modification. A notice from B. de Quincey, Esq., regarding a Canoe Raciug Association was read. The opinion of the meeting was in favour of such an association being formed, and a sub-committee was elected, consisting of R. E. Workman, J. W. Lemon, and Jas. Workman, to deal further with the matter. The sub-committee has reported a similarly favourable opinion to the head quarters of the movement. The canoe ‘Amethyst’ has found her way up the River Lagan, and for the present is stationed at Edenderry House. Her crew are still low down in their teens, and should make excellent sailors. The sea seems to run in their blood. We hope to see them before very long in the front rank of our racing members. MERSEY NOTES. The little dormouse is tawny red, He makes in winter a nice snug bed :— So our nurse used to inform us, mingling scientific instruction with artistic expression: after this “drop into poetry” she would go on to tell us how, with the warmth of spring, the little beast would stir and turn, until it fully aroused to frisk about as brightly as ever. AND CANOEIST. So, Mr. Editor, is it with the hibernating Mersey canoeist, and the first signs of restlessness consist in furtive visits to the boathouse, to look round a bit, followed by a “go” at varnishing and by the unbending of sails to be taken home to worry the peace of the domestic dolly-tub. These signs of the approach of the boating season have (thanks be!) appeared at the Mersey Canoe Club. Several boats have been varnished and several sails unbent. Where two members. meet now, the conversation is not solely of the pantomime, skating, dances, etc., but generally includes a discussion of canoes and of the plans for Easter. Several of us had hoped for a cruise up the ShipCanal to the seaport of Manchester; if we could obtain permission from the Manchester coastguard and dock-board; we were desirous of visiting, by canoe, that doughty canoe-yawler Mr. H. Thorp, who must rejoice that at last the sea has come to him instead of his having to go to the sea. However, two of our members have been on the Canal in a steamer, and their account of the filthy, black fluid, with which it is filled, has caused the voyage to be “‘off” for the present. The ‘ port” of of Manchester will have to bea little less “crusted,” before we sample it; and the sea-side ozone a little less suggestive of cheese and sewage. —_Oo-— Mr. Berey has had a new canoe built by Bond, on the lines of our Captain’s ‘Lily,’ published in a recent Canoetst. —Oo— Four of the Mersey Canoe Club members have been elected to official positions in the sporting and prosperous Hoylake Sailing Club :—A. W. Crooks having been chosen for Commodore, ‘Tavie” Hayward for Captain and F. Evans and Bickerton. on the committee. Some of our members do most of their boating now at Hoylake; and, unless: the management of the M.C.C. wake up and arrange for short cruises and races throughout the season and generally infuse more life into local canoeing, our active boaters will drift elsewhere. Aimless and solitary voyages up and down our estuary attract only beginners and enthusiasts. —o— Our Annual Spring Meeting is fixed for early in March; when, no doubt, the new definitions and rules of the R.C.C. will be considered. In fhe meantime Bartley, Percy Cox and Hayward have been delegated to represent the club in the matter of the proposed Canoe Racing Council. HUMBER YAWL CLUB. The club has not yet awakened from its winter lethargy, although signs are not wanting that the dawn of day is not far distant. The new ‘Ethel,’ whilst the oth timbers. The ‘Birdie,’ 19ft. x 6ft., on grown oak bable owner, and will proOrd is being fitted outbegbyinnher ers th. mon the of ing be afloat by the to fit out not was ch whi boat one n give have been to time m fro and , year last ‘n commission at allmeet, large rolls of paper with s time, when membermar , yclept “lines,” curious cabalistic ks upon them s point to a lively all the sign are produced, so that ments will be propitious. season, if only the ele will take place at the The Annual Meetingn ther e is every probability whe h, Marc beginning of and other routine ers offic that, after the election of business, the Easter cruise will take shape. OXFORD: UNIVERSITY SAILING CLUB. 1893. in the doings of this The most notable features building and racing the been have 1893 for club and ‘Query.’ The ID’ fin amuf ‘Rag of the ‘Challenge’ er, s 1-rat built early in the ‘Challenge,’ Mr. Stewart’Tha mes and Broads, and the on d year, was race s. The ‘Ragamuffin’ has won nearly 20 first prize Smith for Mr. Welch C. H. by gned desi built and over 20 prizes, six ng amo Thornton, reckons breeze and in a consecutive firsts in the Solent, rd boats. Mr. Oxfo the st again holds her own y,’ also by HC. Smith, Venables’ new 14-rater ‘Querber, and seems to be was only launched in Octo the ‘Novice’ has gh thou about the best of her class, nst her. Mr. agai tried ly ough thor not been followed Smit C. Todhunter’s ‘Worry’ (H. a cruiser,h) perf ormed only gh thou and ‘Query,’ light very a in race first her wonderfully well in h); Smit (T. e’ ‘Rath built has Mort Mr. wind. ,’ maid ‘Mer ul cessf unsuc the r, 1-rate Mr Frazer hada bought in from H.C. Smith. Mr. C. C. Lynam yawl by T. October the second ‘Snake,’ a small . Smith T. to sold ent,’ Smith, to replace his ‘Serp with two Mr. Talham raced ‘Rogue,’ a small yawlcessf ully. slides, by T. Smith, a few times but unsuc I’ have been The old ‘Snake’ and the ‘Ragamuffin ‘Lyne tte’ the the er’ ‘Isom the sold elsewhere, and (now ‘Witch’) ‘Violet’ the ‘Gipsy’ and the ‘Warrior’The prize have changed hands in the club. lenge,’chief ce,’ winners for the year were ‘Chal y,’ at ‘Novi rd; Oxfo ‘Quer I,’ n muffi ‘Raga ‘Battledore, es,) Tham and ads and away, ‘Challenge’ (Bro ard,) ‘Ragamuffin ID’ (Solent and to the Westw an gh thou , where h, mout Dart at ’ and ‘Free Lance n’; the ‘Picaroon,’ old boat, she beat the ‘RagamuffiSpruc e’ winning 8 ‘New the and ’ the ‘Corinette er’s are on the station. Mr. Fraz tledore,’ ‘Bat h wit and ed, rov imp n bee a ear ee ae lap se is smoothkma The first of the topstrake. ced ip, wor of ce pie e nic y ver a ar, ay of Paragu er is ribband carvel built, ofnsh larch, boat—amateur 1894. ‘Isomer,’ amuffin,’ ‘Query,’ At present, ‘Rag ‘Whizz’ oe can arts Stew ‘Worry,’ ‘Snake’ and Mr. ‘Mermaid’ has ‘Rathe,’ n shortly. w’ are expected dow ‘Rogue’ and ‘Shadohavi ter by T. 1-ra sing crui a ng Mr, Cousins is “sooner” Y%-rater in new Smith, who has also isa also very busy on boats hand. H.C. Smith the com ing season seems both old and new, and ow before it. shad ve acti attr to be casting a very written many of the races [Since the above was n sailed. We hope for the Lent Term have bee n the Term who to give a resume of the provlee whe interesting very will it k thin closes, and boat which take owing to the different types of part. —Ep.| ry her built—is just ready to assumebuil t St to be ready s. firsts, 2 seconds, I third out of 16 start . alwork is only waiting for her met sister her st whil , bath first for her r5ft. x aft. 7in., seitngelin sos ST. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEI BRITISH CANOE ASSOCIATION. the last B.C.A. We extract the followingtofrom out members :— circular which was sent have been elected, and the prospects ‘““Many new members n generally are very encouraging. he of the Associatio ptionally favourable time for sending in present is ans exce members. new proposal form for place on that the 1894 Meetsitewillwilltake Kindly make note Devo ably be prob The re. nshi our, Salcombe Harbupon our. harb the of side uth lemo Port the on Mill Bay, examination of the dates preferred by those After careful have expressed their wishes on the subject, it members who shall commence on has been determinedandthatthatthethemeet be available forA shall site 30th, Monday, Julyfrom that date, namely, until Augu st 20th. s three week unced their anno have ers memb of er numb ing urag very enco surroundits with our, harb The nt. prese g bein of intention an excellent cruising ground for cano es and s ings, offer it is readily reached by steamer from London ; craft similar travel small steamers selv outh, whence boat or Liverpool toto Plym es them may s the or , ombe Salc miles the few ombe Salc that d ipate antic is It ge. passa short the make those who can during the meet. toForanno Regatta will take itplace unce that a g estin inter be may time r longe spare and the outh Plym at place take will tas regat of s serie sive. inclu st Augu of 31st the to 21st the from d rhoo hbou neig C. Lane, F. n, iatio Assoc the of re modo -Com Rear Fhe to attend to the kindly promised answ Esq., of Plymouth, has er enquiries and to ents of the meet,ect; local arrangemhim er circular on the subj but a furth addressed to be sent to you announcing particulars and arrangements will in due time.” THREE WEEKS ON WIN! ERMERE. A SHortT NOTE. packed off by goods At the beginning of Juneto ILak e Side (a rather ad truck from Birkenhe two canoes, one way) the by n atio expensive oper r the ‘Polly,’ othe the belonging to myself, ,and third of that the on and wife my to g belongin elves. month we followed ours THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. We made Bowness our head-quarters, taking up our lodging within five minutes of the lake, and our canoes were housed in a boat-house belonging to Mr. T. Walker, of whom I have nothing but praise to say. —— SS We had four days splendid coaching, and one day we devoted to Helvellyn, ascending from Wythburn, and a very fine ascent it was. The rest of the time except Sundays we spent on the lake, generally getting afloat at ten a.m. and landing home at eight or nine p.m. We landed for our midday meal at Bowness, Ambleside, or Lake Side, as the case might be, but our tea we took with us, ready made in a large bottle minus the leaves. With a small spirit stove and kettle and other accessories, comestible and otherwise, we were independent of everybody, and landed at our own sweet will wherever it suited us, usually between five and six p.m. All the rain we had during the daytime in our three weeks would scarcely tot up to twelve hours, and it was decidedly the best canoeing time we ever had. Weather splendid, not too much wind, siestas abundant, now a paddle, now a sail, now as novices trying our hands with a half-plate camera, now feeding sometimes ourselves and sometimes the minnows in their millions, (we did no fishing, everybody else did,) now looking up at the fleecy clouds and blue sky, now looking down into the liquid depths or peering into the neighbouring woods, and so on an lib,: here there and everywhere, from Newby Bridge at the south end to as far as we could go up the Rathay at the other. The islands were in great request and we spoiled enough half-plates over them to stock a museum. I should like to mention that at Lake Side we lunched at Mrs. Fisher’s refreshment room in the station, and if we went to Lake Side every day in the year, including Sundays and BankHolidays, we should be found each day at lunchtime at Mrs. Fisher’s table. Verb: sap: I cannot help thinking that the B.C. A. make a mistake in having their meet so late in the year. Three years out of four the weather is wet and boisterous from the middle of July well into August, whilst from the middle of May to the end June it is more often fine than the reverse, besides which the days are longer. I understand that this year the meet is to be at Salcombe in Devonshire. This may be ali very well for the members who reside in the south of England, but those canoeists who hail from the North will, I fancy, find the climate there in August to be anything but bracing. This would not be quite so apparent in, say, early June. Will the B.C.A. pray excuse these remarks from a non-member.? ‘Isis’ M.C.C. OUR ILLUSTRATIONS. We yzive this month the lines of the canoe ‘Roulette’ which. was built by S. Bond of Birkenhead in 1890 for Mr. Chas, Livingstone of the M.C.C. to his own design. In company with the ‘Nemo,’ another canoe built about the same time, she journeyed up to Hendon, and made a plucky try to: bring the R.C.C, Challenge Cup away from the Metropolis, But it was not to be, and the coveted trophy still remains im the hands of the premier club, wailing further attempts. Possibly this season may see some stranger try for the cup,,. as one club has already adopted the new R.C.C. classification,. and it is quite likely that others may follow suit. ‘Roulette?’ has not been much heard of lately as her owner has largely: transferred his affections to craft of larger growth, and has. this year, as we understand, a I-rater nearly ready for launching. ‘Roulette’s’ leading dimensions are 15ft. 6in. length x 2ft. 6in. beam, and, although under the new regulations shewould be quite outclassed, we should say that a boat on similar lines but with considerably reduced freeboard would. pee a good cruiser, and would, for paddling work especially,. e AI. Reference to the sketches of ‘Free Lance’ will be found: in the letter from her owner which is printed below :— THE Epiror, Zhe Canoeist. S1R,—I send you a sketch of ‘Free Lance’s’ sea-going well Although she is a skimmer by nature; I found it not only a pleasure, but a successful pleasure to race her at Dartmouth: this year. We sailed bothin the harbour and outside, and though not always first, were never further off the coveted place than fourth. At times we beat both the open centre-: boarder ‘Vega,’ the ballast boarder ‘Ragamuffin,’ the finners ‘Picaroon’ and ‘Corinette,’ and the bulb cum fin ‘Spruce” (always). Without the well we could indeed have gone out, but could not have sailed so hard or with so much confidence. The well was thought out by Mr. H. C. Smith. The Tiller, an improvement on one I sketched out, also by Mr. H. C. Smith. Yours-respectfully, FREE LANCE. She was designed and built by Theo. Smith of Oxford, in the Spring of 1892, When we saw her at Bourne End last June, she had the ordinary narrow well usually fitted to the Oxford canoe-yawls. By the way, she is not, strictly speaking, a canoe-yawl at all, nor is the ‘Porpoise,’ of which. we also give a sketch, inasmuch as, in both these boat the rudder is not “hung abaft the sternpost.” She was upset twice—to our knowledge—during Bourne End week. On: one occasion, just before the start for one of the races, she’ was at once righted, without shipping any water, and competed with the same helmsman and a new—dry—crew,. winning first prize. On the other occasion her crew of three: seem to have been too much for her surplus buoyancy and she filled, but the crew were quickly ‘‘salved’ by neighbouring boats and she was baled out none the worse for the spill. With the seagoing well shown, of course the liability to swamping would entirely disappear. Perhaps it should be mentioned here, to account for the upsets that sheis an excessively ‘‘handy” buat, a fact which perhaps tempted hes timoneers to show off her paces by ‘‘buzzing” her round more frequently than was quite prudent. However, the water was warm then, and in consequence an upset more or less meant but little discomfort. In the drawings the main sheet horse RR is of plaited line which her owner says he prefers to any other material. The deck hatch is secured at B with a hasp, and a thumbscrew. The bucket wells are made of wood and lined with linoleum. The other boat of which we give a sketch, the ‘Porpoise,” has already been mentioned by her owner in one or two rere a 58 _ THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. does not quite ry the Field. If she letters to our contempora behalf, she is still s put forward in her realise a// the claimcraft, of her and we hope to hear more an interesting little of her fittings after she has been duly tried, and hadofsome actual experience —_—_————— modified to square in with the results llx 4ft. 2in. beam. She Her dimen~ions are 17ft. 2in. overa s being in single English elm, all theisstrake is clench bu It of scarph with s. The deck of deal covered Elm, lengths without American (dark painted) canvas ; the coamings areto of ng. presumably facilitate beachi Both endsare exactly alike, and weighs 14olbs. The centreplate is of phosphortopbronze toa kind of thwart which on Its case is firmly secured boat together and formsashelf for binds the.two sides of the d also a lid or top above it secure stowing light stores on, having At the visit, our of time the gs. coamin of top above the t of this, i.e., exactly rowlocks were being fitted on abreaseither end first. For afluat and on the beach. amidships so that she could be rowed forward of the mizen, steering there isa small C.B. case juston a spindle and when the centreplate from which is fitted contrivance Jowered is to be used asarudder. A similar we never has been fitted to some canoes in America, but heard of its adpption in this country before. The forward to correct any .centreplate, under the mast, is intended helm. tendency which may be found te run off her Ratsey, were A neat suit of Gunter sails in Union Silk, by given to deserving of special notice, though we weremoderat e as understand that their cost was by no means as ‘their area. ore of Whilst we were inspecting her, the Royal Commod explained the R.C.C. came along and had her peculiarities awl ‘to him, afterwards passing on to the ‘Nautilus’ canoe-y awls and close by, and thence to the highly finished canoe-y -other craft exhibited by the Royal Waterman, Mr. R. J. Turk. Gorrespondesice, CHARTS. Tue Epitor, Zhe Canoeist. the Dear Si1r,—Having long since tired of wrestling with which ordinary blue backed chart of commerce, anforarticle y is, when rolled up, too big and unmanageable beanofordinar service canoe, canoe-yawl, or even 3-tonner; it may to submiss to ‘Ulidia’ to know how I have reduced them unmountion. ed. In the first place buy only Admiralty charts, the ordinar y ‘They are cheaper, and more accurate than largest scale, the charis. For canoe or yawl cruising get show even if you have to get a few extra. General charts got too little detail, and cover too much ground. Having whole chart your charts, cut them into four parts, and if the about is of the usual size, each of these parts will measure (thin 13x 16 inches. Stick these on to pieces of stouta card weighted glue is best for sticking) and lay them under board to flatten whilst drying. When dry, size them back and front with clear size, and when this is dry give them you two coats of white spirit varnish also back and front, and will not will then have a manageable piece of chart, that it. easily become pulp, and that will let you examine necessa ry In cutting the charts up it will often be foundcompasses. to copy the scale of miles on to each part, also the ly given, In copying these leave out the true north, general all the large ‘and use only the magnetic north. In nearlygeneral scale charts, a scale of miles is given, and on whichcharts need ‘there is mostly a large open expanse of ocean, e such distant not be mounted, as canoeists seldom navigat(which must be seas. Having copied scale and compasses, ,) sized and done before sizing, and with extreme accuracy you a varnished them—-get sister, sweetheart, or wife to sew them, little fat American cloth satchel in which to keep the with a little extra pocket for rule and dividers, and last ccanoeist’s ‘‘chart room” is completely furnished, and willtime for many years. I might add perhaps, that ow is the 59 Few to study charts for next summer’s cruising ground. and a things are more interesting to spend an evening over, by learned the complete knowledge of your course is better on your cruise, fireside, than by leaving it until you start at sea; and perhaps having to pore overa chart in the dark ;orts and with rain and wind added to your list of discomf uncertainties. CHERUB. Tue Epitor, Zhe Canoeist. DEAR Sir,—I have read with interest the account ofa ‘“‘Canoe-yawl made habitable” in last months’ issue of the Canoeist, and like the idea very much. boat My cruising has been done in a centerboard sailing-The entirely open with the exception of 4 feet from stem. work, tent was one giving 6 feet headroom for up-river and reefing down to 18” above gunwale for below bridge coasting. Like your correspondent I am tired of the trouble and time taken in fitting up same, especially on a wet or windy night; and think of fitting his invention to my next craft. I notice using this collapsing-cabin would prevent the mast lowering, when it lowers, as in the illustration, into the ‘ well of the boat. I saw last season 3 canoe-yawls, on the Thames, at Erith and Greenhithe, whose masts were fitted to a tabernacle on the deck -the heels of the masts not going through the decks—and supported by 2 shrouds on each side; similar to way the masts of Thames sailing barges are fitted. I shall be much obliged if you, or any of your correspondents, can inform me how to fit a mast to lower in this way.-—The points I particularly want information upon are: (1) how to strengthen the deck and to fit the tabernacle to same? (2) distance back from level of mast the foremost to slack the shroud would have to be to obviate the necess’ty tion shrouds on lowering. Thanking you in anticipa Yours faithfully, “ALPHA.” Tue Epiror, Zhe Canoezst. Maidstone, Feb. 17th, 1894. DEAR Sir,—Can you through the medium of your interesting paper, which I read regularly, tell me what would ng it be the best dimensions for a canoe for sailing.—Keepi here—for going down the river in, round and up the Thames, take cruising about the mouth of these two rivers, etc., to both two comfortably; Capable of being sculled by one (orin by if possible,) and if possible one that can be sleptmonth’s erecting some such arrangement as described in? this number, and what kind of rig would suit best I want her chiefly for cruising, but should be glad of some work and speed, and a boat that would do good windward capable of beat offa lee shore, she ought I suppose to be taking the ground easily. I have long thought of having a craft that would suit this confined to kind of work, but my knowledge of boats is for this inlarger craft, and Ishould be extremely obliged getting a really formation. Would there be any chance of good boat to suit my requirements second-hand. / I am, Sir, Yours very faithfully, W. ARTHUR KERSHAW. [The above has been answered as follows, by ‘Cherub,’ who knows the district :—From 17ft. l.w.1 by 5ft. beam, 18 up to roft. l.w.l. by 5ft. 6in. Draught from 15 to the inches, without plate, will be none too large for cwt. estuaries of Thames and Medway, and if from 3 to 5 of ballast be outside so much the better. Either of these8 boats could be rowed by one or two men. Well, 7 or The feet long by 3ft. Gin. wide, to accommodate two. e turning keel should have, say, 6 inches rocker to facilitat above to windward in the narrow parts of the river for two hands, Rochester. Area of plate 4sq. feet. Rig, sloop, lug and foresail, from 150 to 180 sq. feet. If single THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. 60 handed work is contemplated, battened main lug and sprit mizen will be found the handiest. A well designed, ee so 0a EATS weg per nay rim wanenun ene Atom Such boats can be got at the well removed) would suit. Strood, and a second-hand boat of this sort in good condition could be bought for from £10 to £15, but a fair sum would have to be expended on necessary alterations, sails, &c., which would bring the cost up to that ofa new Good cruising yawls fetch a long canoe-yawl, nearly. price even second-hand, so that it is almost as cheap to fase “MODEL 7 ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. New York, price 50 cents. You can obtain it from Messrs. Davies & Co., 1. Finch Lane, Cornhill, London, E.C. Gnat. (ST. Mawes.)—-For construction of bucket well, see Nos. for October 93, Nov. 7983 and this month. Gxchange & Stale Coluntn, The charge for inserting advertisements in this column is Ad. for twenty words, and 1d. for every additional five words or portion thereof. 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