The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 3, Issue 12 – December 1886

THE RXoodel- Wachtsman ANbL CA NOHIST. FROM AN INSTANTANEOUS PHOTO. BY W. U. KIRK, WEST COWES, I.W. AMonthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News; Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &e. Vol. ILI.—No. 12. DECEMBER, 1886. All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed ‘©Tue Epiror of 7he Afodel- Vachtsman, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” CANOEING Communications must be addressed ‘*THE Epiror of Zhe Canoeist. 46, Chesilton Rd., Munster Park, London, S.W.” 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 Publishers, on the following terms :— Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or America…… paid in advance…… 2/6 per annum 44d. or Id. stamps may be sent in payment. N.B.—In sending for single copies, 24d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. HuLtt: Tuomas GRASSAM, 161 & 162, High Street. Lonpon: E, MarLporoucH & Co., 51, Old Bailey. DVERTISEMENTS should reach this office not later than the 21st of the month, to secure insertion in the following issue. Rates on application. To Foreign Subseribers !—All subscriptions must be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THos, GRASSAM, Hv. ; or, if sent in Foreign Stamps, please send value in one or two stamps only, of high value.—P.O.O. made payable to “The Model- Yachtsman” will not for the future be accepted. Price 2d., Post-free 2%, Gditervial MODELS Uotes, RUNNING THEIR OFF HELMS. WE: are often asked the reason why models run off their helm. They are sailing along apparently all right, when suddenly they swerve to leeward and off they go before the wind, much to the chagrin of their owners, who come in fora mixed quantity of chaff and sympathy. We are also asked if we can suggest a remedy. To the first question we think we can give an answer, but the second is hedged in with more difficulties, as in a dozen boats there may be as many different reasons for the same result. The prime reason with models that are fitted with a proper balance of sail running off their helm is, an undue drag at the 178 THE lee side of the vessel. MODEL-YACHTSMAN The drag may be caused by a variety of conditions and circumstances. The AND CANOEIST. the practice before us, in which case the exact fault A boat that runs off may might be pointed out. boat may have so little freeboard that the lee deck possibly carry the same sail-plan and be cured by is soon immersed, or the boat being tender, parts more freeboard being added; in some cases by re- of the sails may dip into the water: either of these ducing excessive draught; in others by stepping drags at the lee side of the vessel being sufficient the mast further aft. to pull her away, unless the vessel is a good luffer. by the latter means it may be found necessary to If luffing power be obtained Another cause may be that the centre of effort of counteract it by carrying a swinging weighted rud- the sails may be too far forward. Sail-plans are der, with an arrangement to prevent the rudder often calculated for the lateral resistance that a from going any further over to either side than ts yacht possesses when upright, unmindful of what necessary to keep the boat from shaking up into may be the change when she is heeled over. the wind, The This can be effected by strips of sheet form of the yacht may make bad waves as she brass fastened either to the rudder or sternpost, shoots through the water. and these can be bent to allow just that amount of We have seen one of this kind, that after bearing up to the strongest swing of rudder that is found to answer. force of a gust of wind, would yet, as the wind The following instances of models cured of the lightened, turn off from the right path and scud to fault of running off may be of interest : rst, a model leeward, on account of the drag caused by a big with proportion of beam to length as 1 in 44 could wave on the lee quarter. not be cured by alteration of sail-plan nor moving We have also seen a model of fairly good beam perform the unhandsome of mast, but was cured by having weight of lead trick of running off, and this in spite of the owner’s reduced. many alterations in the sail-plan and position of of handsome lines. mast. In this case a great improvement was made ran off badly on being first tried, and as she was by reducing the amount of ballast, thus lessening very full aft this fault was by many attributed to the draught and increasing the freeboard. full quarters. Some This model had a strsight keel and was and, a 3ft. model of 6in. beam This one was, however, cured by models may be cured by moving the mast further moving the mast 14in. further aft. aft; some have been cured by being raised up an model of 6in. beam was cured by raising the lowest inch or so; in some the fault may be induced by freeboard from 2in. to 23in., sails and spars kept in the keel being cut away too much forward. same position as before. The natural cure for the fault of running off is to be found in the power of the vessel to luff when 3rd, a 3ft. 6in. It should be observed that the sails of a narrow model must be kept from dipping in the water. This power to luff is caused by the mast We think with these few hints before them, our being pressed forward by the action of the wind on unfortunate friends who have models that run away the sails. may be able to cure the fault. pressed. If a vessel is upright when forward pres- sure is exerted on the mast, the vessel will be propelled straight forward, but if a vessel is heeled over when forward pressure is exerted on the mast the vessel will move forward in a circle; this is how a vessel gets her luffing power, comes circling up into the wind, and gets a relief of pressure on the sails. Now, to be safe, this luffing power must be capable to overcome any drag that may be exerted on the lee side of the boat. This general state- ment is all we can say about curing the fault, unless we have the drawings of a model addicted to —O— We have received a very pleasant letter from Gateshead, assuring us of the continued progress of the club, and that a number of new boats are being built. —_—Q— The New York World.—This more than enterprising paper adopted the following means of making known the relative positions of ‘Galatea’ and ‘Mayflower’ during the matches for the America cup, A miniature ocean, with two miniature yachts, was fixed up in the front of the premises, and whilst countless thousands looked on, the models were manoeuvred—to represent the positions of the yachts in the race, according as the frequent telegrams from the scene of action came to the office. This beats the bulletin system altogether THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. 179 | reports of the various matches of this Club which LIVERPOOL was established in 1845. The boatman informs INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION me a Match is to come off next June, for a hand- Jury A. W. H. Porrer, (Shipbuilder) Chairman. Count Car1io Canpianl, (Italian Navy) DeputyTuos. H. Hopp, Hon. Sec. [Chairman R. D. Barrer, M.I.N.A, Lupwic Benjamin, M.I.N.A. W. B. Bowrine, C.C., M.D.B. . Group 5.-—Boars, Gold Medals—-(382) (383) ,, Silver —(386) (385) (2614) (393) Canoes, &c.—AWarDs. Forrest & Son, London. S. Bond, Birkenhead. R. J. Turk, London. John Salter, Oxford. Berthon Boat Co., Romsey. Simpson & Denison, Dartmth, (2610) H. B. Graves, Isle of Man. Bronze ,, —-(392) E. Messum & Sons, London. (395) Vosper & Co., Southampton. (394) Tagg & Son, London. (396) Liverpool Waterman’s Club. fon. Mention~(395) John Crook & Sons, Preston. (406) W. G. Richardson, Liverpool. Williams & Sons, Liverpool. ERRATA. In the awards given last month: Class C—1o0 tons.—For T. Hankinson’s ‘Winnipeg’ please read T. Adlington’s ‘Winnipeg.’ Best Workmanship. —For ‘Irene’ please read ‘Ulerin’ (second) ‘Irene’ being third. MODEL YACHTING ON THE SERPENTINE IN 1859 ‘THERE is no prettier promenade in Europe than the North bank of the Serpentine, with its mimic beach of broken shells, washed by the fresh waters of the Lake, with the various boats and skiffs skimming its surface. But what are those miiniature ships I see coasting along the banks, or taking adventurous voyages from shore to shore :-— Cutters, Schooners and Sloops, now gunwale under now sliding in between the swans, which scarcely cate to turn aside their feathery breasts. A Cutter has now come to shore with her sails flapping in the wind, another beating up in the face ofa strong breeze. There a schooner came sweeping in with her gunwale under. One of the boatmen with a straw in his mouth and hands in his pockets informs me that they form the squadron of the London Model Yacht Club, and are testing their powers for the next sailing match, those grave looking men, with long poles, are members of the Club. The big man may be the Commodore, for they have a Commodore, Rules, Club Room, &c, and sail for Silver Cups, and the Yachting Papers ‘give full information of the forthcoming races, and some twelve guinea Cup, the measurements to be length of keel for Cutters not more than 30 inches and Schooners and Luggers 2ft. 10 in, with not less than four inches counter. ‘The Vice-Commodore of the Birkenhead Club proposed, by advertisement, to change the flags of the Club the White Ensign to be without the Cross. The Editor of the sporting paper gravely objects. For the Cup some years ago 15 yachts entered and the different heats lasted the whole day, the America, of the famous ,Yankee Schooner, on the lines coming off victorious. It is a pretty sight to see these little Cutters and Schooners flying along under all sail, and many an old Bays I have gentleman standing amid the noticed enjoying it to his heart’s content.—Fictures of Town and Country Life. Doings of the Cliabs. Reports for publication must side of the paper oz/y, not later than the be legibly written, on one and forwarded to the Eprror 20th of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Contributions to this column are solicited from Model Yacht Clubs. Gateshead M.Y.C.— Race on August all the 3rd.— Triangular course.—First round : ‘Puritan’ Mr. J. Wilson bt. ‘Snail’ Mr. Soulsby. ‘Fox’ Mr. L. Carmichael bt. ‘Winifrid’ Mr, Crimson. ‘Ruby’ Mr. J. Dobeson bt. ‘Osprey’ Mr. Tindal. ‘Lapwing’ Mr. Fanning bt. ‘Oriana’ Mr. A. Newall. ‘Nile’ Mr. N. W. Dobson a bye. Second round—‘Puritan’ bt. ‘Nile.’ ‘Ruby’ bt ‘Fox.’ ‘Lapwing’ a bye. Final–3rd round–‘Lapwing’ Ist., ‘Ruby’ 2nd., ‘Puritan’ 3rd. September 4th. Race.—Wind on the beam, Ist round—‘Irex’ Mr, J. Wilson bt. ‘Osprey’ Mr. Tindal. ‘Wear’ Mr, Talbot bt. ‘Snail’ Mr. Soulsby. ‘Oriana’ Mr, A. Newall bt. ‘5S. H. James’ Major Dance. “Winifrid’ Mr. Crimson bt. ‘Nile’ Mr. N. W. Dobeson. ‘Ruby’ Mr, J. Dobeson bt. ‘Mona’ Mr, Wood, ‘Lapwing’ Mr, Fanning bt. ‘Gordon’ M. T, Sutherland. ‘Nancy’ Mr, W. H. Argus bt. ‘Fox’ Mr. Carmichael. ‘Tyne’ Mr, Neville a bye. Second round—‘Irex’ bt. ‘Tyne.’ ‘Oriana’ bt, ‘Wear,’ ‘Ruby’ bt. ‘Winifrid.’ ‘Lapwing’ bt. ‘Gordon.’ ‘Nancy’ a bye. Third round—-‘Nancy’ bt. ‘Trex.’ ‘Ruby’ bt. ‘Oriana.’ ‘Lapwing’ a bye. Final—‘ Lapwing’ Ist., ‘Ruby’ 2nd., ‘Nancy’ 3rd. The owner of the ‘Osprey’ would like if any of your readers can tell him why his yacht runs off when pressed with sail to a good speed. Is it with the midships being too far aft that makes her run off before the wind? Kindly oblige a puzzled 180 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. yachtsman who is very enthusiastic but much dis- ocassionally bring the tonnage boats into compe- couraged. tition with vessels The ‘Nile’ Mr. N. W Dobeson, won Mr. Arthur Newall’s prize of £1 for the best lines, the ‘Ruby’ 2nd., ‘Lapwing’ third. of a different type, and yield some useful lessons in the value of beam. Major Dance’s Yours truly, yacht was not in this competition, as it was only A. E. Lone, Grimsby M. Y.C.-~The season now at an end, open to yachts made by the owners. was carried weil into October, owing to an unfinish- NEW CLUB. ed match, which was eventually won by the ‘General Dear Sir,—The introduction or rather the re- Gordon’ owned by Mr. S. Woodall. The prize sumption of model yacht sailing in this neighbour- (a handsome hood (I believe a similar club to the one at present times for the owner to become its possessor, and being before this could be accomplished, Mr. Troyman’s formed existed here some years ago) is solely due to the record of the “Doings of the Barometer,) had to be won three ‘Condor,’ Mr. Clubs” devoted to that scientific and most useful ‘Ethel,’ Brown’s ‘Silvio,’ Mr. Sanderson’s scored two wins each, so that there has pastime found in the columns of your much appre- been some seven competitions for this prize, and ciated publication. great skill and enthusiasm evinced by the competi- Being desirous of seeing how far the interest taken in designing, building and tors and the members of the club generally. We sailing model yachts might be brought to a practi- have had a fair prize list and a tolerably fair season. cal issue, myself and friends, The doings of several of our boats this year, has great in enthusiasm, initiative. few in number but taking the had the effect of stimulating many of our members The result has been most gratifying, to construct new craft for the struggle of 87, which having enrolled decided upon in a few weeks forty members, we hope will be as successful as the one just all practical and experienced yacht builders, the terminated. aforesaid forty hoping to increase and multiply yacht Exhibition in the month of March, *87, if until they cry “hold, enough.” arrangements necessary for doing the thing well upon any details, communication, I shall not enter reserving them for a future can be carried out. but simply record the fact that the “ Medway Model Yacht Club” a keen contest with yachtsmen. exists, and the and over sixty yachts. | { am, Sir, yours faithfully, Jarrow M.Y.C.—124, Albert Road, Nov. 12th, 1886.—Sir, In your “ Doings of the Clubs” month, I find a this letter referring to the new clubs forming on the Tyne. Kingston M. Y, C.—The season closed on Sept. our brother model- Gro. J. Wabe, (Chairman, pro. tem.) Additional interest will The club at present is getting a strong one, and possesses neatly forty members, Red flag with Rampant Horse will be flown in many ‘The club think of holding a model | | | 30th, and taken altogether has been a very success- ful and enjoyable one. Since the last report sent to your paper the only racing has been the finishing up of the Saturday afternoon matches, and they have resulted as follows :—Sept. 25th, 4ft. 6in. class, G. Cross ; 4ft. J. H. Field ; 3ft. 6in. and 3ft. no race; to-ton W. Acaster. Inthe 4ft. 6in. class, attach to the matches, as there are fe new clubs, so keen had been the racing that Messrs. W. H. not one as Mr. Wilson supposes. Roberts, G. Smith and G. Mr. Wilson does not state what rule of measurement the Shields club have adopted. The rules of the Gateshead Cross, had tied with even points, and in the run off W. H. Roberts won ist and G. Smith 2nd prize. There was also a club, and those of the Jarrow club are practically tie the second prize in the ro-ton class, the same as far as tonnage models are concerned, which was won by J.G. Storey. The following isa for but the Jarrow club has in addition, three length summary of the points made during the season in classes, viz: 3 feet, 4 feet, and 5 feet length on these matches:—