The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 5, Issue 10 – October 1888

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Don’t go for scenery such as you can view in other places, as you will be disappointed, but if you have a small spark of boating love in your nature, this is the place to fan it into flame. The number of pleasure wherries, yachts, and sailing boats, is surpassing, and the variety a never-ending source of interest. Splendid boats, yachts and wherries, can be hired at very reasonable prices, and a holiday fortnight can be spent on these waters with the maximum amount of fresh air and recreation for the minimum outlay in money. A handbook of the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk and Suffolk, by G. Christopher Davies, can be ordered through any bookseller, price 1/6, and will prove of great value to intending visitors, and will give those details of description that our columns are not The well-patroexpansive enough to contain. nized sea-side resort Yarmouth is well worth a visit. The old town is fuli of interest, and the splendid expanse of beach with its crowd of pleasure-seekers is a striking scene. Take a look at the beach boats, which are loaded or rather occupied by those eager for a sea trip; these boats, especially the larger ones, never look ‘‘loaded,” they carry their human freight so buoyantly over the waves. They are of magnificent mould, fine clean lines, and bear aloft their flowing white canvas in grand style. . Lowestoft claims special mention, first for the beauty of its appearance, and second for the reason that it is likely to become in the near future, a place of some importance in the model yachting world. Much to the writer’s regret, his visit was all too short to this admirable watering place, but under the kind guidance of Mr. T’ansley, who has done much for our sport in his district, the most interesting features of the place were visited. First, of course, the Harbour, the yachts, and the lifeboat, the special virtues of the latter, so different from the ordinary type being explained ; next a ramble through the town, where cleanliness and neatness pervades; then to the beautiful Park, which overlooks the site of the proposed model yacht pond. This is close to the sea, and will be free to the wind from all quarters, the water springs up at the foot of the hill ready to fill the place as soon as itis excavated, and one of the best sailing places in the kingdom can be made there. In Lowestoft there is undoubtedly the spirit to carry on the business and pleasure of a flourishing elub, and stimulated by the fact, that boating and yachting plays such an important part in the life of the town and district, Lowestoft / should not be behind-hand in showing us how . to build and sail the fastest models. Tue pleasure of the visit to Lowestoft was enhanced by an introduction to Mr. Tansley, Senior, a model-yachtsman of the good ripe age of 71 years, and who experimented with weighted rudders for models so far back as 1850. Mr. Tansley’s years seem to sit as a lightsome burden, and we hope he is a long way yet from the wind-up of his pursuit as a model-yachtsman. —-Q— New Znatanp furnishes us this month with an interesting account of the Wellington Club, and the matches which have been sailed from its formation. It gives us great pleasure to have a contribution from our brethren far away. We congratulate them on their success in spite of obstacles in sailing which would have damped the spirit of many an ardent model sailer, and hope they will continue to flourish and increase, and that other clubs will be formed in New Zealand, The complimentary allusion to our paper is much appreciated, and we can assure Mr. Norton and his friends that we live for the sport, and shall be greatly obliged for the further extension of our sale in New Zealand. As to filling the offices of the club with competing members, we are far from condemning such a proceeding ; it is pretty generally done over here, and such officers are found of sufficient honor to discharge their duties with strict impartiality. —_—Q-— Ir is most satisfactory to learn that the Gateshead Club have succeeded in inducing the Corporation to grant them the use of the Saltwell Park Lake, and also, to build a boat-house in the Park for the storage of the boats. The Park Committee were against them, but the Council over-ruled the opposition by a large majority, and although the Mayor thought an undue privilege would be granted, we hope yet to see him emulate the Mayors of other towns and offer the club a cup for competition. —_—Q— OPEN MATCH FOR MODEL YACHTS ON BRIDLINGTON BAY. On August 29nd, the Annual Regatta and Aquatic Sports were held under the Patronage of the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club, and were a thorough success. Through the kInd influence of Major Brodrick, a model race was included in THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. the programme. Prizes were presented by the Committee, and row-boats were placed at the service of the competitors free of cost. We regret that this handsome behaviour was not re- and ‘Petrel’ in the first, leaving ‘Clara,’ ‘Dahlia,’ ‘Surline,’ ‘Norah,’ ‘Oll,’ and ‘Ready’ for the 2nd. A start was made precisely at 2-50, and the result of the first 10 heats was as follows :— Lily? c.ecceeceseneeeeseees 13 point 45 ‘TNO? . ceeseeeeeees ceeeeeees 9 ogy “Clara? .o..ccceseerere ee eB warded by a better race than that which took place, but as this was not the fault of the competitors, it is hoped that favors in the future will not be with-held. The course arranged was about a mile in length, with the wind before the beam, so that a good speed and weatherliness SOUP veecesseeeecuseseserees 8, ‘Surline’ wccccceceeeeceeeee ‘Formosa’ wissen ‘Norah? sessescseeeeseees “Ready? ssaceesesetercsces ees SEMPress” veeseseeeeee “Lively? cce.iccecceseneees ens “Dahlia? ., -secceesecea might be shown, and the yachts would be likely to make an interesting and close race. All calculations were upset, however, by the wind veering round at the start, and compelling the models to run before the wind. The competitors were not prepared for this emergency, and the boats came in in straggling order, making a poor display to what had been expected. All the starters were 10-tonners. Mr. Spyer’s ‘Iris,’ Scarboro, first prize £2; Mr. Benton’s ‘Secret,’ Scarboro, second prize £1. The other starters were: Schooner ‘Gunkle Park,’ Mr. A. Christian, York; ‘Genesta,’ cutter, Mr. Maynard, Scarboro; ‘Bonny Lad,’ lugger, Mr. H. Benton, Scarboro ; ‘Flying Cloud,’ cutter, Mr. H. F. Reynolds ; ‘Abingdon,’ cutter, Mr, A. Grassam; ‘Glide,’ cutter, Mr. G. Smith; Lugger, Mr. Mills; the latter 4 of Hull. Mr. Jones, of Scarboro, acted as starter; Major Brodrick as judge; and the other arrangements were carried out by Mr. H. F. Reynolds. 6 4, Goon 4 oo Bogs 5; 2 4; 2 Igy ®Petrel’ oo. cccccccss ecu eee These heats were finished at 5. 15, and immediately afterwards the first 4 boats, via: ‘Lily,’ ‘Ino,’ ‘Clara,’ and ‘Oll,’ started ‘tor the final heats ; it was intended to have had also 10 heats in the finel, but time would not permit of more than 6 being completed, with the following result :— SLily’ cc ceee cee reseeeenenes 7 points af) | nner 5 oy §ClaraTM ceeccceeecsceer eee ens 4 Oto ee an so that ‘Lily’ won the first and ‘Ol? Ind prize, both B. yawls, so that it appears this rig is better adapted for the Round Pond than cutters, as only one of the latter out of 7 that competed managed to get into the final heats. The match was watched with great interest by many onlookers, including several well-known model- yachtsmen, and everyone expressed themselves INTER-CLUB MATCH. SERPENTINE v. CORINTHIAN. This match referred to in your last came off as arranged on Wednesday, Sth Sept., and was a great success, not a hitch of any kind occurring, except as usual, a number of fouls which spoiled the chances of some of the boats. However, model-yachtsmen have got so accustomed to this that they look on them as a matter of course, and take them allin good part, hoping for better luck next time. The match was arranged to be sailed for by 6 boats of each club not exceeding 10-tons, for prizes of £2 2, and 12/-. 2-380 p.m. was the time for starting, but Jong before then most of the members were having preparatory trials so as to get in the best trim. There was a fairly steady breeze from 8.8.W. which gave a close haul up and a broad reach down the pond. The following were the competitors : Serpentine club. ‘Clara’ B. yawl, ‘Empress’ B. yawl, ‘Formosa’ cutter, ‘Ino’ cutter, ‘Norah’ B. yawl, ‘Oll’ cut., all 10-tons. Corinthian club. ‘Dahlia’ cutter, ‘Lily’ B. yawl, ‘Lively’ cutter, ‘Surline’ cutter, ‘Petrel’ cutter, ‘Ready’ cutter, all 10-tons. 183 They were sailed in two divisions, iz: ‘Empress,’ ‘Formosa,’ ‘Ino,’ ‘Lily,’ ‘Lively,’ delighted with the day’s sport, and hoped that many such inter-matches might come off shortly, tending as they do to promote a spirit of friendly emulation among the various clubs. After the usual congratulations to the winners, and a vote of thanks for the Umpires, the members parted, hoping to meet soon again under as favourable circumstances. INTER-CLUB MATCH, SCARBORO’ MODEL YACHT CLUB. A match between the Albert (Hull) and Scarboro clubs was sailed on the Mere at Scarboro, Sept. 8th, for prizes given by the latter club. Six 10-tonners and five 20-tonners from Hull put in appearance, and were sailed against sixteen 10’s and seven 20’s of the Scarboro club. The course was to windward; and a strong breeze from the North made snug canvas necessary, and ag the Hull yachts carried sails with small heads and set low upon the hulls, as well as standing very flat, they clawed out to windward in a manner that astonished their rivals, who carried lofty canvas and big head sails, the result following that they made much more leeway than their skilfully sailed opponents, vessels. ive out of the six prizes were 184 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN secured by Hull; the following being the final record of the day’s racing :— Ten ton race. Ist. 2nd. drd. ‘Crisis’ B. Bell 1st. ‘Minnie’ 2nd. ‘lrex’ a x C. Farr C. MeMillan building 30ft. by 20ft. inside, with a gallery 6ft. wide outside, recently erected by the Corporation each year, the Corporation having reserved the right Hull. _,, 3rd. ‘Rebecca’ F. Goodwill Scarboro. Prince and Princess and Count Batthyany watched the sport with much interest. Alderman CANOEIST. at a cost of about £150. The club wiil pay a rent of £4, from 1st March to 31st October in Hull. ‘Spider’ J. Ness ‘Active’ G. Garratt Twenty ton race. AND Woodall also took an active part in the day’s proceedings, The Hull yachtsmen thoroughly enjoyed their day’s outing, and ex- pressed their intention of having a return match at Hull. Luncheon was served in the Club’s new boat-house, which is a handsome little to use it for skating parties, but this provision will probably not seriously inconyenience the club. The Corporation are contemplating improvement of the Mere and the surround- ing portions of their Estate: The water area to be enlarged from the present 7 acres to 30 acres ; thus making a magnificent sheet for sailing and skating. They have already decided to invite competitive designs for laying out the estate, and premiums of £150 and £50 will be given for the best two plans to be sent in by 1st January next. A NEW PROPELLING POWER FOR MODEL YACHTS. A LONDONER has recently patented a new method of propellimg model yachts. It consists in utilising the undulations of the ripples through which the vessel ploughs. Tv the side of the model yacht {as shewn in our engraving, Fig. 1) is attached, a little above the line of flotation, an open-bottemed cylinder (as shewn in Fig. 2). This cylinder, at the upper part of its chamber, is provided with two tubes ¢ and e—these tubes are each Fic. 2, fitted with a valve (tube ¢ with inlet valve 4, and tube ¢ with outlet valve a) The bottom part of Fic. I. cylinder being open, the cor ae OF . ) – waves are enabled to surge into cylinder and compress the air contained therein, and into and through the inlet valve and tube, to be /, f e [i] / iL ~~ utilized for the purposes of motive power, but in the = tube fitted with outlet valve the air is prevented by the closing of the valves from passing onward. On the waves receding and passing away out of the cylinder, the inlet valve is closed, and the air in the outlet tube is forced through the outlet valve into the cylinder to replace the water subsiding therefrom. This operation: would be repeated with each successive action of the waves. By this apparatus is obtained, in two separate tubes, an inward and outward current of air, which can be used in conjunction to move a piston, working a screw at the vessel’s stern, or separately, the compressed air being discharged from the stem of the vessel obliquely, at the surface of the water. The cylinder, instead of being placed at the side of the vessel, may be situated inside the vessel (especially when speed is an object, or not to hinder or impede the pro- gress! the bottom side or bottom part alone being in contact with the waves through port-holes formed in the side of the vessel.— Fuller particulars, and racing fixtures, can be obtained from the patentee, Mr. A. CLARKE, 348, Hackney-Road. Doings of the Clubs. Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper oy, and forwarded to the Eprror not later than the 20th of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Bradford M. Y. C.—The first month of this club’s existence gives strong indications of future prosperity. The public and the local press shewing a lively and increasing interest in the sport, which is rapidly becoming more ‘understanded of the people’-—one weekly paper giving the club a fine advertisement by classing the efforts of the “latest fad in Bradford” with “an association for the manufacture of mud pies,” or a “Society of baby rattlers.” This opening for a letter of explanation was promptly availed of and duly published, since then reports of the club doings have appeared regularly as items of “Jocal news.” The first sailing match took place on Aug. 27th, when two races were run off, there were 10 entries, the “tonnage” boats allowing the “jength class” 3 seconds per inch Lw.l. per 100 yards, which appears a very fair handicap allowance. In the Ist heat, cutter ‘Marigold’ 10-tons beat cut. ‘Madge’ 9; cut. ‘Edith’ 224in, beat lugger ‘Daisy’ 16in, ; cut. ‘Enterprise’ 2lin. beat cut. ‘Primrose’ 22in.; cut. ‘Dora’ 222in. beat cut, ‘Tissey’ 2lin.; eut. ‘Ruth and Maud’ 10-ions beat cut ‘Sea Shell’ 94in. 2nd heat, ‘Ruth & Maud’ beat ‘Marigold’ (after a very hard fight) ‘Enterprise’ beat ‘Dora,’ ‘Edith’ beat ‘Enterprise.’ 38rd heat, ‘Ruth and Maud’ Mr. Clarke, beat ‘Hdith’ Mr. Paget, taking 1st and 4nd prizes respectively. The second race was won by the ‘Primrose’ Mr. R. Dennison, ‘Mari- gold’ Mr. Richardson 2nd. uncertain andfluky. The wind was very Thesecond sailing meeting brought 9 boats to the starting post, this race was held on the lake in Lister Park, which is “graced” by four ‘Island Homes” (for ducks). All the yachts went ashore on one or other of THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN these land marks during the preliminary trials ; let me draw a veil over subsequent proceedings. Much string, ingenuity and ‘verbosity’ were used and darkness covered the retreat of some of the members bearing home the hull and broken spars of the hoped-for prize winner. The fiasco was not without its results, as it has brought into mere prominent position the inutility and posi- tive detriment of these obstructions otherwise fine sheet of water. to an The third sailing meeting took place on 10th Sept. at Bradford Moor Park Lake, a strong but variable wind favored the racing, nine cutters entered for the first race. lst heat, ‘Fidget’ (a new 5-tonner) bt. ‘Ruth & Maud’ (10-ton), ‘Sea Shell’ bt. ‘Tissey’ ‘Hdith’ bt. ‘Dora’, ‘Enterprise’ bt. ‘Primrose’ after a very close race, ‘Madge’ (9-tons a bye). 2nd heat, ‘Fidget’ bt. ‘Madge’, ‘Sea Shell’ beat ‘Kdith’, ‘Enterprise’ a bye. 3rd heat, ‘Fidget’ bt. ‘Shell’, (2 dead-heats), ‘Enterprise’ sailed by Mr. R. Walmsley (in the absence of the owner) bt. ‘Vidget’ sailed by her owner and builder Mr. Richardson, there were 2 dead heats in this race, the ‘Vidget’ carrying away her main boom in the final race; she is a long narrow type viz 6 x 82in. l.w.l. and appears to be very weatherly and fast. 4nd race, won by ‘Fidget’, ‘Ruth & Mand’ 2nd. ord race, won by ‘Dora’ Mr. C. Lea, ‘Ruth and Maud’ 2nd. The 4th sailing meeting to be held at same place was, postponed, owing to the absence of wind and presence of rain. His Worship the Mayor of Bradford Mr. Ald, Ino. L. Morley, J.P. has become the first President of the club.and generously presented ‘““A Mayor’s Cup” to be sailed for by the members. The Chairman of the Parks Committee, Ald. Duggan, has taken much interest in the club, making special and personal efforts to render the Park waters as suitable as possible for the club purposes. The roll of sailing members is increasing most satisfactorily, and a large number of new boats are building, mostly 5 and 10-tonners. In the absence of boat house accommodation or head quarters, the 5-tonners are found to be a very convenient size to transport by tram, &c. The committee are trying the various sheets of water available, tho’ for the sake of the public who take an increasing interest in the club and its doings, they are loth to resort to any private water, when public lakes can be by any means used. Kingstown (Iveland) M. Y. C.—The race for the 16-ton class Challenge Cup, to be won three AND CANOEIST. 185 full sail being carried, was blowing. Entries were :—‘Jenny’ J. Dolan ; ‘Oweenee’ L. Douglas; ‘Ulerin’ R. Roe; ‘Ianthe’ G. Pennefather ; ‘Ulidia’ Il, Roe; cutters, ‘Enid’ G. Saunders; all being ‘Ianthe’ did not start. In the run to the first mark all kept together, the order on rounding being:—‘Jenny.’ ‘Oweenee,’ ‘Enid,’ ‘Ulerin,’ ‘Ulidia’; ‘Ulerin’ taking second place reaching to the next buoy; ‘Enid’ taking 3rd, in the beat to finish one round. ‘Oweenee’ got 2nd, in the run commencing the next round only to be repassed in the reach by both the others who had a good struggle for second place; the finish being ‘Jenny’ 4 hrs. 50 mins; ‘Ulerin’ 4 hours 59 mins. 37 sees.; ‘Enid’ 5 hrs, 2 mins. 2 secs.; ‘Oweenee’ 5 hrs. 7 mins.; ‘Ulidia’ gave up. The cup which is very valuable, and presented by the Patron of the Club; (Capt. Crofton) falling to J. Dolan for the first year, The 8-ton Challenge Cup under similar conditions was raced for on Saturday 28th July, in a very light N.ii. breeze; ‘Dove’ seh. G. Cherry; ‘Shoola’ sloop W. . C. Phelps ; ‘Shamrock’ sloop J. Dolan; ‘Mirage’ cut. EK. Roe; ‘Genesta’ cutter R. entered and started. Roe ; The course was once round the triangle, the first bit being a reach ‘Shamrock’ ‘Genesta’ and ‘Dove’ keeping well together round the mark, but the two former drew away on the ensuing beat to the next buoy. ‘Shamrock’ leaving ‘Genesta’ (‘Shoola’ having given up and ‘Mirage being well astern,) but in.the concluding run ‘Genesta’ pulled up spinnaker and all but collared ‘Shamrock’ who only beat her by 3 secs. The time being :—‘Shamrock’ 4 hours. 35 mins. ; ‘Genesta’ 4 hrs. 35 mins. 3 secs, ; ‘Dove’ 4 hours 45 mins, 1 sec.; ‘Mirage’ not timed. This isthe second year in suecession this Cup has fallen to J. Dolan, who last year carried it off with the ‘Lily. The 4-tonners had their Cup race in a very strong and squally §. wind and a heavy sea, on Saturday, August 4th, ‘Luath’ L. Douglas; ‘Genesta’ (in a small suit) R. Roe; ‘Mirage’ E. Roe; ‘Fairy’ E. Crofton, All being cutters, and being only able to get along under the three lower sails. The latter carried away bowsprit and retired, and after a fine race in which each of the other three alternately held the lead, ‘Genesta’ arrived first at 5 hrs. 3 mins. 1 see. ; ‘Luath’ at 5 hrs. 3 mins. 6 sees. ; ‘Mirage’ 5 hrs. 3 mins. 11 sees. The course was once round the triangle, like the 8-ton class. The Cup. which is presented by G. Cherry our Treasurer, falls to R. Roe for the first year, the conditions being similar to those of the 16 and 8-ton Cups. years in succession, took place on Friday, July 14th, having been put off from the previous Tuesday on account of bad weather. The course was twice round the usual triangle, about 24 miles. A nice steady 8.E. wind, which permitted Model Yacht Satling Association (London ).—On August 18th was sailed a first class match. Six entries. ‘Naiad,’ Mr. Martin, 13 points; ‘ Falcon,’ Mr. Butcher, 8;. ‘Eleanor,’ Mr. Barrett, 5; 186 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. ‘ Alpha,’ Mr. Whiffin, 4; ‘Nellie,’ Mr. W. Gil- bert, 3; ‘Ariel,’ Mr. Pollard, 3; won by ‘Naiad’; a very flukey wind, and a great deal of fouling. On Septr. 8th, a third class match was sailed. ‘Tara,’ Mr. Butcher, 15 points ; Four entries. ‘Henrietta,’ Mr. Gilbert, 14; ‘Dot,’ Mr. Barrett, 7; ‘Prokne,’ Mr. Pollard, 6; won by ‘Tara.’ A close match between “Tara’ and ‘Henrietta,’ the latter fouling several times, which lost her the match. Gateshead M.Y.C.—The members of this club held their annual race on Saturday, July 28th, for Major Dance’s challenge cup. The race was confined to the 10-ton class, and in spite of bad weather (torrents of rain all day) 16 models competed. The course being a beat-to-windward ; there was some capital sailing, and the coveted prize was won by Mr. A. E. Long’s renowned ‘Sparkler’ beating Mr. James Tindall’s ‘Mikado’ in the final. ‘Ten ton inter-club race. This race the final heats of which has been postponed for some weeks owing to the incessant wet weather, was brought to close on Saturday last, the course was a beat-to-windward ; Major Dance officiating as starter, and Mr. Arthur Newall as judge, and after some very close sail- ing Mr. Soulsby’s ‘Active’ beat Major Dance’s ‘S. H, James,’ Mr. Forster’s ‘Zephyr’ of the 8. Shields M.Y.C. being 3rd. George M.Y.C. ( London )—There is very little to report since last report, as most of the members have been away, but on August 20th, four A. class boats competed for a club prize. ‘Circe’ B. yawl Mr. Allen ; ‘Daisy’ B. yawl Mr. Tylee ; ‘Florence’ yawl Mr. W. Greenhill; and ‘Irex’ cutter Mr. C. Greenhill. There was a N.E. wind blowing of moderate strength at times, but very fluky and uncertain. ‘Irex’ and ‘Daisy’ began scoring from the beginning, ‘Daisy’ doing well at first, but she was badly sailed towards the end, and ‘Irex’ caught ber up and tied with her. They had each made the same number of points to windward, so had to sail it off. ‘Daisy’ which received time-allowance from ‘Irex’ maintained her lead till near the finish, when, her guy refusing to act, ‘Irex’ crept in in the light wind and won. Scores after 10 boards: ‘Irex’ and ‘Daisy’ 12 each; ‘Circe’ and ‘Florence’ 8 each. On Sept. 17th, Mr. B. J. Collyer’s ‘Tara’ beat Mr, ‘ Tylee’s ‘Daisy’ in a sweepstakes match, Scores: ‘Tara’ 20, ‘Daisy’ 5. On Sept. 18th, a club prize was sailed for by ‘Tara’; ‘Daisy’; ‘Hlorence’; ‘rex’; ‘Psyche’ B. yawl Mr. Allen; and ‘Puss’ B. yawl Mr. Davis. ‘Puss’ soon gave up, and later on ‘ Daisy,’ then ‘ Florence’ followed her example ; the other three, however, sailed a splendid match. Result being: ‘Tara’ 12; ‘Psyche’ 12; and ‘Irex’ 12; thus making a tie between the three boats. ‘Tara’ however, had scored most to windward and so was awarded the prize. ‘Florence’ made 3 points; ‘Daisy’ 1; A club meeting was then held in and ‘Puss’ 0. the boat-house and prizes were distributed. Victoria M.Y.C. (Victoria Park London.)— Tuesday, Aug. 21st, the third match of the season for first class models was sailed in a fine S.W. to N.W. fresh breeze, only 5 competed for two prizes. First heat: ‘Gilberta’ and ‘Viking’ sailed a close match, ‘Gilberta’ having the lead until close to winning post, when ‘Viking’ rushSecond heat: ed in and won by a length. ‘Glance’ made the running and won easily, ‘Zampa’ having fouled ‘Nellie,’ whose mainsheet was carried away. Losers’ heat: ‘Nelhe’ off with the lead which she steadily increased and won by two boards from ‘Gilberta’ ‘Zampa’ under sailed, wind being lighter, lost. Final: ‘Viking’ held the lead running, and was first off to wind, closely followed by ‘Glance’ and ‘Gilberta,’ the 38 making a close race to half distance, when ‘Glance’ fouled ‘Viking,’ and ‘Gilberta’ took lead and won first prize from ‘Glance’ by 5 yards, which took second. ‘Nellie’ becalmed at start, got up into third place, only a board astern. Sept. 4th, second class match for two prizes; fine breeze from 8.W., seven competed. ‘Beda’ under second suit made a good run, ‘Agnes’ second, the ‘Tub’ a new craft, next; ‘Ernest’ under sailed, in rear. ‘Beda’ won easily, ‘Agnes’ second, ‘Ernest’ 3rd. 2nd heat: ; ‘Mahdi’ took the lead, which she maintained ‘Glance’ second, ‘Minetta’ off to wind second, but was passed by ‘Glance’; ‘Minetita’ having too much sail for the breeze—‘Mahdi’ won by two boards. 1st losers’ heat, won by ‘Glance’ ; ‘Minetta’ and ‘Ernest’ fouled. 2nd losers’ heat: ‘Agnes’ went away and was first down by 80 yards, but came back badly ; so that ‘Tub’ got close up at finish. Final: ‘Beda’ off with lead again but got on 8. shore and detained—‘Agnes’ made good run on N. shore and was down and off first to wind; ‘Glance’ away next and ‘Beda, and ‘Mahdi’ inter-locked on the shore. ‘Agnes’ going well to windward had race in hand. ‘Beda’ coming up fouled ‘Glance’ and then ‘Mahdi’ made a rush up middle of water, challenging for the lead; but died away; and ‘Agnes’ won by two boards—‘Mahdi’ second prize. “Capt. Coffin, in History of American Yachting, page 64, remarks: Model yachting flourished for two or three seasons at Prospect Park Lake, Brooklyn; It is to be regretted that it did not continue popular; as I think some of the improvements of the larger pleasure craft may be directly traceable to the experiments with the 4 and § feet models on the Park Lake.” THE Manchester M. Y. MODEL-YACHTSMAN C.—Our vacing season is now drawing toa close. On the 22nd inst., we salled the last match on the list, but a few more kind friends have offered extra prizes, and it is needless to say that as long as there are prizes there will be someone to sail for them. Since your last issue we have sailed two matches, which were won respectively by Mr. Dempsey’s ‘Sunflower’ and Mr. Chamberlin’s ‘Iris.’ Mr. AND CANOEIST. 187 Port Glasgow M.Y.C_—Two races were by the above club on Saturday, run Sept. 8th, the prizes being a picture presented by Mr. Neil Blour, and a silver medallion presented by Mr. D. McDonald. The race for the medallion was won by D. Cameron’s ‘Lady of the Lake,’ 53tons ; A. Coghill’s ‘Mermaid,’ 40, being 2nd; A. Rankin’s ‘Southern Cross,’ 20, 3rd. The race for the picture resulted as follows: Ist, D. Me Dempsey has been the most fortunate winner Donald’s ‘Quickstep,’ 20; A. Coghill’s ‘Mermaid,’ this season, in fact, we imagine he will have to 40, 2nd; J. Brash’s ‘Jubilee,’ 49, 8rd.—The final for the Club Challenge (No. 2 model) will be run on Saturday, 22nd Sept. HEmtries: ‘Mermaid,’ bring a hand-cart to carry them away. We have to report the building of a new steamer by Messrs. Goldthorpe & Cheetham, of Longsight, from the lines of a very handsome Windermere yacht. She is d5ft. Tin. in water line and about 9in. beam, rather shallow but quite deep enough to immerse a good sized propellor. Judging by the shape of the boat and the power of the machinery she should be very fast. Clapham M. V.C. (London. )—-On the 4th inst., the annual regattain connection with this club took place at Clapham; being the great event of the year it had long been looked forward to; the weather was all that could be wished and although in the early part of the day the wind was uncertain, in the afternoon there was a very fair breeze. Liveryone present enjoyed themselves very much, and the whole affair was a grand success. Three matches were sailed during the day, and the result was as follows :— 9-ton class, ‘Fox’ Ist, ‘Pearl’ 2nd, ‘Countess’ 3rd. 6-ton class, ‘Janet’ Ist, ‘Brisk’ 2nd, ‘Hdith’ 3rd. 3-ton class, ‘Dolphin’ Ist, ‘Griffin’ 2nd, ‘Sandfly’ 3rd. On Saturday, the 8th inst., an ordinary 6-ton club match was sailed. The result was: ‘Ariel’ Ist, ‘Coquette’ 2nd, ‘Brisk’ 3rd. Exe M.Y.C.—This club is in full swing now, among others the following matches have been sailed. On August 25th, only two matches were on the programme, the first of which was successfully carried out. The prize winners being: lst ‘Mmotaur’ Mr, O. G. Beckit; and 2nd ‘Elizabeth’ Mr. G. M. Maltby. A second race was also run, but the owner of ‘Minotaur’ held that the race should be void, owing to the winners having capsized, and so the goal. This objection was allowed and the race was again run on September 15th, when ‘Oregon,’ a built cutter belonging to H. Pollard, Senr., proved the winner. ‘The second prize allowed for smaller vessels, was carried off by another boat belonging to the same owner. This little vessel which rejoices in the name of the “Challenger” though only 14 inches overall, nevertheless sails in the true sense of the word. 40; ‘Nino’ 40; ‘Jubilee’ 49; Closing race, October 6th. ‘Quickstep’ 20.— Gateshead M. Y.C—The members of this club had an open race on Saturday, Sept. 15th, for the President’s (Mr. Arthur Newall} book prize. Fhe course was areach across the Lake, and with the wind on the beam, the racing was very quickly got through. Mr. J. Tindall’s ‘Mikado’ beating Mr. Nicholson’s ‘Sunflower’ and Mr. Wilson’s ‘Alice’ in the final. Dundee M. Y. C.—This club had its fifth race for ex-Bailie Robertson’s cup on the Pond on Saturday, Sept. lst. There was a good breeze, but the weather was not altogether favourable. A start was made about 3-20, when 12 yachts booked for the 25-ton class competition, Result: First heat 1, Captain Nairn’s ‘Greyhound,’ 11 mins. 45 sees. ; 2, C. Hill’s ‘Flea’ 14 m. 17 sees. Second heat:—1, H. Patrick’s ‘Swift Sure’ 15 m. 5 sees.; 2, J. Allan’s ‘Grissie’ 20 mins, 10 sces, Third heat :—1, D. Hynd’s ‘Qui Vive’ 15 m. 12 secs. ; 2, J. Mudie’s ‘Nelly’ 24 m. 40 sees. Fourth heat :—1, H. Patrick’s ‘Swift Sure’ 13 m. 5 sces.; 2, Capt. Nairn’s ‘Greyhound’ 17 mins. 25 secs. Fifth heat :—1, Allan’s ‘Crissie’ 18 m. 25 sees. ; 2, ©. Hill’s ‘Flea’ 15 m. 56 secs. The final was thus between Patrick, Nairn, Allan, and Hill, and after a very closely–contested heat, especially for the ‘second place, the third boat being only one sec. behind her for fortunate rival, the Cup was carried off by H. Patrick’s ‘ Swift Sure’ in 12 m. 52 sces., and the medal by C. Hill’s ‘Flea, in 14m. 15 secs. The 30-ton Oup race, was fixed for 15th Sept., but being no wind it was postponed until the 29th. This will be the final Cup race for the season. MODEL YACHTING IN NEW ZEALAND. Wellington, New Zealand, June 30th, 1888, THE Epviror, 7he Model- Vachtsman, S1x,—I hereby forward you a report of the doings of the Wellington Model Yacht Club. About two years ago, my- self, with several others, got together to see if we could form a model yacht club here, and after discussing the matter we 188 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. decided to call a meeting to see what could be done. The meeting was not very largely attended, but we managed to form a committee and startaciub, But most of our offices had to be filled by competing members, a course which you will certainly condemn, but we had no alternative, our club only numbering fifteen members all told. We framed rules, which had to be rather different to the rules of other clubs, as we have to sail in the open harbour, there being no suitable water here, consequently mace the best of what we have. We decided on a course of a beat dead te windward anda run back, and after various trials of other courses, have con- firmed our first decision, as we think it best to bring out a good all-round model. Each competitor is allowed to follow his model and put her about when he thinks proper, but if in doing so he retards another model in any way, his own model is immediately disqualified. We have tried this for two seasons and find it works excellently. The programme of our first season consisted of four races. We had not enough entries to class them, so clecided on a time allowance of 25 seconds to the ton, giving time allowance at the start, which we find is an improvement on giving it at the finish, the small models having less chance of being fouled by the larger ones. Our first race was for a handsome cup, valued at six guineas, to be sailed for in five heats: to caunt § for a first, 3 for a second, and r for a 3rd3 which resulted in a win for the ‘ Star,’ a 26-ton schooner, with ‘ Experiment,’ a Io-ton cutter from the lines of the 3-tonner ‘Mascotte,’ second. There were § starters. Our second race was for a very nice clock, which was won by ‘-xperiment,’ with ‘Neptune,’ 15tons, second; 6 starters. The third race was for a telescope, which was won by ‘Windermere,’ a 37-tonner, with ‘Experiment’ second ; and a fourth race, for a money prize, which was won by ‘Experiment,’ with ‘Wild Rose,’ 9-tons, second, 47 starters. This concluded our first season. You will see we sailed eight races in all: 5 heats for the cup, and 3 other races. Our club consists of fifteen members; with Mr. R, Griggs, captain; G. Norton, hon. sec. ; and Mr. Hoskins, treasurer. We measure by the ‘1200’ rule. Our second season, which has just closed, has been a disastrous one for our sport, and has been pronounced by experienced yachtsmen to be the worst they ever knew. In consequence, we have only been able to sail two races, the first was won by ‘Neptune,’ 15-tons with ‘Experiment’ 2nd, from 8 starters. Our next race was sailed about 5 weeks after, which resulted in a win for the new 12-tonner ‘Nellie,’ with a little §-tonner, ‘The Rapid,’ second, from 6 starters. This season has proved a great disapointment to our members, as they have been busy all the Winter, and if the weather had been suit- able we would have made a pretty good show. coming season promises to be a great success. But, this as we have a large number of new models, a cash balance at the bank, several prizes in hand and several more promised, so I hope to be able to send you a good report of our doings next season. I may state I ama subscriber to the Modal- Yachésman, and consider it a valuable paper to the sport, and will do all in my power to extend its circulation here. Yours respectfully, GEoRGE Norron, Hon, Sec., ‘‘Wellington Model Yacht Club.” Wellington, New Zealand. BRITISH CANOE CLUBS.x ROYAL C.C.–T, G, F, Winser, Sec., 72, Mark Lane, London MERSEY C.C.—C. Livingston, Mate, 20, Exchange-alley, Liverpool. CLYDE C.C.—Ii. K. Bromhead, Sec., 245, St. Vinecent-st., Glasgow. WEAR C.C,—T. 0. Todd, Sec., 7, Winifred-terrace, Sunderland, FREE ROVERS _C.C.—E. 8. Cook, Capt., Curator, Council House, Birmingham, HUMBER YAWL & C.C.—G. F. Holmes, Capt., Hornsea, Hull. TYNE C.C.—W. Atkin, Capt., 64, Marian-st., Gateshead. BRITISH CANOE ASSOCIATION.—P, Nisbet, Sec., 1, Water-Lane Great Tower-street, City. (The B.C.A. is established for the promotion of cruises and meets, whereby canoceists of the United Kingdom, irrespective of clubs, may unite for the purpose of cruising and camping.) SUNDERLAND AMATEUR ©. O.—J. G. Dawson, Seeretary, 51, Amberley-street. FREE CRUISERS C.C.—E. Robson, Secretary, 38, North Bridge-st., Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. Corrections Solicited, *® in permanently placing this List in the M.¥. & C., we do so with a view of facilitating communication between Canoemen, and we trust to be fully posted in new Clubs, and in correct details regarding the above List. Mr. Grassam, on receipt of a stamped directed wrapper will post & specimen copy of this Journal with order form.—Ed, —O— EDITORIAL NOTEs AND COMMENTS. ‘The well-known canoe builder, Mr. Turk, of Kingston, has turned out several of the larger craft during the past Summer; and on Tuesday last I had the pleasure of seeing the very latest specimen of this type. In bulk they are somewhat similar to the ‘Vital Spark,’ though in design they are different. ‘There was a kind of a ‘Nautilus’ expression about the one I saw on Tuesday. The following are the dimensions: 17ft. long; 4ft. 2in. beam; 16in. deep midships ; 7in. forward and sin. aft sheer. It was fitted with two bulk heads, hatch holes fore and aft, centreboard and crutches, with paddles to row, and the usual self-reefing gear and lugsails, She is built to carry two, but will take three on a pinch. This craft carries r2slbs. lead ballast, but only Ioo sq. ft. of sail for cruising, —_0O—. A craft of these dimensions has become very popular in America, and for their rivers and abundance of great lakes there can be no doubt about it it is one of the most useful craft possible. T was amused the other day by hearing an ignorant person say, ‘Now that is a sensible thing, that is; tha: is different to the silly canoe.” Justso, A canoe is not silly for its purpose ; for a canoe will do nearly all that a boat like that will do with skilful management and caution ; and a canoe will go down wet ditches, go down a rapid, may be shot under trees, can be lifted over stiles, gaspipes, water pipes, wire fences, and goodness knows what beside. —_OQ— Verbreitetste Sportzeitung Deutschlands. Wochentlich eine Nummer, reich [llustrirt. Probe- nummern gratis vom ,, Wassersport”, Berlin 8W. The following particular might be rather interesting as showing what can be done to time. Last Friday, Mr. Turk received an order for a cruiser from Paris for an American, and on Saturday she 435, Fig. 6 f yhw0e98r HARD Wood FILLING. y aad FHAWvODYawn sal ANVIORYW AI TE TAPERING 10716 yw be ; e ao : Sa Ves eect C2 rg ae A.2x”%¥,% Amemrican Cruising anp Race Canoz, By W. P. Stephens, Esq., New York C.C. fi / ) / ” 4 The Model-Faituita and Canoeist. Oct., 1888. | Cy \ (See Plans in July issue; also Article commenced in Aug, and concluded in present issze. ) a Hig o 4” of ¢ qv” ——_>-s pesJo Foo7 GEA- R : – : = = 4 Ss VA Be re pil ners 5 ig. 4 i— fan – | f f a ze \ \ \ | 5 Gee 28 5 oe | ca & a ASS N > \| oe RD GAReteBOAee he teR‘|E S | ola) $ 70S Fig. 2 – LEDGE FOR <= Esl FLOOR 3/8 [HICK : I AA, 7 x7 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN left Kingston by the 4-20 on her way to the continent-—that is to say the canoe was built in thirty hours, rigged and varnished I suppose, but these particulars I am not informed about, —o— We hope during the coming Winter to make the “Canoeist,” if possible, more interesting than in the past, and I would respectfully solicit the help of all good canoeists in getting subscribers to the paper. The reason for it is apparent, and we trust our expression of this desire, seeing that there is nothing se.fish therein, will be taken and acted on in the spirit in which it is given. A Durham lass in seeing a friend of mine paddle gently down past Washington, remarked: ‘Why lass, dost ’ee think I’d trust my aud butes I’ that thing.” —O-— The very handsomest canoe I ever saw in my She has life was Mr. Powell’s new ‘Nautilus.’ another new suit of the most dainty sails I ever saw—outside a picture book. I call the whole craft a poem afloat. J Last week two Severn canoes went up to Kew. A thirteen-year old navigated one of ’em, never having hoisted a sail before, of course a double crew in each, A skullsman passing, remarked as the two said little ships scudded past, “I would’nt His growl was be seen in such a thing as them.” better than his grammar. —Oo— Mr. W. Atkin, of Gateshead, writes to say that we omitted to say that the Tyne C. C. was represented at B.C.A. Meet by Mr. R. M. Richardson, their Commodore. Also, Mr. Atkins bows to Mr. W. P.’s criticism on his foot-steering arrangement, but at the same time stoutly defends it. Finally, he asks cannot the M. VY. & C. publish plans of During the winter plans of sails with dimensails, sions and rules for measurement and finding of areas, will we hope, appear. —O—- The first Camp Fire of the coming season will be held on Oct. 31st, in connection with the R.C. C., when Mr. Holding will give an account, illus- trated by lime-light views, entitled “Through Ulster with canoe, camp, and camera.” THROUGH ULSTER, WITH CANOE, CAMP AND CAMERA. The following very brief notes are purposely inserted here in order to draw attention to Ireland, which is a charming cruising field, and to illustrate a trip which on the whole I believe has not been taken before. AND CANOEIST. THE 193 BOAT. This was the ‘Severn’ No, 1, built in 1887, r5ft. x 30!4in,; a powerful boat, with a lowering mast that works by the gear duly illustrated in this paper; carrying main and mizen sail, one half paddle, a pair of sculls, and its little carriage, viz., two small wheels of iron, rubbered, and an axle, with a slot for keel of boat. THE CREW consisted of Messrs. E. Webster, R.C.C. and T. H. Holding, R. C. C. { Editor of the Canoezst.) The canoe carried a small square box with a stuffed leather seat on the top, which served two purposes —it did as a sculling seat in the forward position, and when placed amidships it formed a raised seat, from which we paddled Canadian fashion with the two single paddles, the after crew sitting on the after deck in the usual form. In this way two men may paddle for any number of hours without getting seriously tired. The boat also took tent, poles, clothes bags, the skipper’s camera and egs, and the mate’s camera (which weighed a stone) and its legs, together with sleeping bags, blankets, waterproof sheet, a top weather-sheet for tent ; the outfit generally being that which took first prize last year in the R.C.C., and second this. In proof of its dryness, in spite of rain and adverse weather, out of the hundred plates which we jointly exposed during our photographic explorations, not one plate was spoiled by damp. kit, and the crew. So much for the boat, the Now for THE ROUTE. The route planned, but which it was never seriously intended to complete, owing to the hmit of time, was as follows :—Rail to Holyhead ; steamer to Greenore; sail up Carlingford Lough; ship canal to,Newry; Newry Navigation into Lough Neagh; across foot of Lough Neagh into Blackwater. At the Moy; enter Ulster Canal; descend this through Monagan and Clones in to Upper Lough Erne; navigate Upper Lough Erne to Narrows past Inniskillen; through Lower Lough Erne; then by rail down to the sea and Donegal Bay; take rail up to Castlefinn on the Foyle; descend latter to Derry; at Derry across the Peninsular from Lough Foyle to Lough Swilly; cruise round Lough Swilly ; return to Derry by rail; take Lough Foyle, round the point into North Atlantic ; enter the Bann at Coleraine and descend to Lough Neagh ; traverse Lough Neagh and enter the Belfast Navigation, and finish at the latter city. This trip was, practically, accomplished throughout, though the latter part was done by rail! The following are only just a few brief notes, as unfortunately we have not room for long cruises in this journal; but for practical hints we try to afford all the space possible. The advantages of two cruising in one boat have been demonstrated now on some six or seven years 194 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN yearly cruising by the owner of the “Severn.” Let the case be stated plainly. . I find that when I have AND CANOEIST. The scenery is very English-like, covered rolling hills, plenty of trees, and square, with trim a boat to myself [ama good many hours in the vicarages, churches, and houses. course of the day unable to speak to the other man who may accompany me, owing to his sailing faster or not so fast, or paddling quicker or not so quick, about the entire length of this canal, having the or, perhaps, to some accident or bad management South of Portadown; very pleasant and a lovely on his part or mine. spot. The advantages of having a small boat that comfortably takes two and their ‘We traversed wind against us, by aid of the tow line, taking three miles stretches in turns. We camped four miles That in lifting it out of a tidal Reached Portadown next morning about ten, spent an hour anda half in the town, where a way on to terra firma the two carry it easily; that certain citizen of that place insisted on dogging in my steps, taking me for a discharged marine, and duffle are these: pitching camp a more secure camp can be pitched in quicker time; in the third place the divisibility of labour by one being cook and the other cashier and purser, to say nothing of the other advantage of being able to mutually exchange sentiments of condolence under adverse circum- stances, and of mutual joy when things go heavenly. In the case of this cruise, it was a very happy one and of marvellous unanimity of opinion about everything. Ifone wanted to photograph a certain scene, the other would be sure to be smitten with the same taste; and thus the cruise, from stem to stern, figuratively speaking, was harmonious. We hope our readers will excuse the somewhat laconic mode of expression used in the following lines. I had great difficulty at Euston Station, having but a quarter of an hour in order to get the boat from one side of the L. & N. W. premises to the other, then getting its ticket in one part of the station where the officials in charge knew nothing of the arrangements I had previously made, and getting my own ticket in quite another, and looking after the luggage in another, with a fearful crowd crushing into every apartment, the luggage vans thronged with trunks, &c., and not a porter to be had. However, it was accomplished, the charge being 28s 8d from Euston to Greenore for the boat. Pleasant passage to the latter place from Holy- head. Canoe was swung over, and we got in, hoisted sail, and made up Carlingford Lough in a fog. Presently it lifted, but the wind blew stronger and stronger until we traversed the first seven miles of this broad water amid a considerable array of white horses with the mizen sail reefed and that only. The scenery right away up to Newry is splendid—in fact—magnificent. 6s, 6d. is charged for going through Newry to Lough Neagh. The locks on this stretch are, I should think, the most perfect in the world, and they are all worked smartly and swiftly, mostly by women—an old and volunteered his services to give me a recommendation either to take a shop or office in the town or to enter the police force, expressing his great commiseration when I said I was married, which, he said, made it a bad job. At Portadown the navigation enters the river, there tremendously broad, and as fine a sailing river as anyone can have, with very little current. We sailed to within one mile of Lough Neagh, and then took to the sculls. The scenery during this latter part had become much tamer, but is truly Irish, and the fields are full of industrious peop e. The glimpse of Lough Neagh was splendid—nay, glorious, with its mountains rising in lines of gold all round it. We crossed into the Black water where the bridge was swung for us to pass through, and sixpence refused by the woman who obliged us. We camped two miles up stream ina meadow. At a shop—not a farm—we purchased three pints of milk and six eggs for 4%d. Frequently in Ire- land, this our nightly supply was refused payment for, and never did they take the money without grumbling at our importunity on forcing the cash upon them. Next morning we had a beautitul swim in the river, which is here of great depth, whilst the banks are as steep as a wall, being cut through peat; the bottom is hard gravel, and the eels, of which they catch simply tons, are of the white bellied order, of very fine flavour. A string of barges overtook us; we hitched on, and had a splendid tow up to the Moy. Here we entered the Ulster canal about 50 miles in length. We towed the whole length of this water. When we got to near the bottom end we heard for the first time that we were on the tracks of other canoeists who had passed down here tive years ago. On enquiring their names we found it was poor Reid, R.C.C. who with his friend morning he came to Guraghwoods Junction, where an Irishman were drowned on Upper Lough Erne, their canoes being blown ashore with the sails up. The bodies were never found. This is the only fatal accident that has happened to a member of the R.C.C. since its formation. Throngs of people crowded round the boat, all I met him, and we at once started up the canal At the end of our first mile we had a fearful storm, and that was the last rain we had for a whole week. they had never seen anything like it before. Upper Lough Erne is very difficult of navigation. Those a young one, Sunday was spent in solitary blessedness because ‘Diamond’ had not arrived. At eleven Monday expressing admiration at her beauty, and saying 195 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST who enter it by the river, as we did, should bear round to the right, keeping Col. Saunderson’s charming mansion to the left lower down ; and then possibly they cannot, as we did, lose their way and have to put four miles in for nothing. The beauty of the scenery soon becomes wonderful—intensely grand in fact. Crom Castle, both old and new, together with the fort and the bays the tent was pitched in a sheltered place we had to tie it down by cords attached to big stones. Rain English-like park-lands, churches and villas, yachts with the most spotless white sails we had ever seen, cutting their swift course through the water, launches, boats, and ancient Irish punts—the whole thing was picturesque, and, to us, most Saturday morning 9-30. Boat put on the train. Hurried over to Derry. Put canoe on its wheels, took hold of the car, trotted along to the shipping office, left the canoe; then went round to the other side of the river,and thence homeward, both of us voting that we had had without exception the jolliest holiday of our lives. The canoe was left at the Shipping Office to be conveyed to Greenock, and aR Greenock to the Thames, which cost about and bights of the river, banks of green trees, satisfying. We camped on the ground belonging to a man who turned some canoeists off three years ago, near the railway bridge above Inniskillen from Saturday Rained all day night until Monday morning. Sunday after twelve o’clock. Monday morning fine. We started down to Lower Lough Erne. With a gentle breeze behind us, with our legs dangling over the side or up on deck, we sailed its whole length that same day. For grandeur it surpasses the Upper Lough, though Here we encountered another not for beauty. storm, which was fearful in its severity. Being on the broadest part of the lough the wind was so terrible that we felt the boat shiver under its pressure on the masts alone. But it was soon over, and directly after we camped on the left bank. Next morning we sculled down the now dismal channel, made black by the dark earth and rocks raised from the river bed, 10 the interesting village of Beleek, where a magnificent series of rapids and waterfalls begin, which takes the Erne river down to the sea, in a drop of rgoft. in three miles. The scenery here was very splendid, and as we had three or four hours to wait for a train, we utilzed it to some purpose, i.e., photography. That evening we had the canoe conveyed all the way to Strabane on the Foyle. Here I had the misfortune to be severely annoyed by a shower of pebbles and clods of earth whilst I waited in the canoe for “ Diamond,” who had gone to get water. Camped on opposite shore near station. Next morning had a glorious sail down to Londonderry. Scenery splendid. Traversed the whole distance in three hours, and stopped twice for a shower or photographing, Camped_ half-a-mile above Derry on the right bank. Left old party in charge of camp whilst we visited the town. Crowds visited camp and boat. Quite a flotilla hung round the boat as she rode at high water, even to 10 p.m. N: xt day a fearful wind from the southward beat down Lough Foyle, and in landing at the shipyard at Derry we got well wet. The canoe was put ona train here and taken to Fahan Point. ‘The wind still increased until it wasa gale and a half. Tho’ all the afternoon as weil as wind. Strong Sailed about the Lough nest day. breeze: but by battening down the well and clothing ourselvesin waterproofs we went at it, and enjoyed the knocking about immensely, and kept the inside of the boat dry, and our own heads above water. 25/-. Regarding the cost of such a trip as this. Our travelling and railway expenses, and things of that kind, cost somewhere about 45 each; but the 15 days’ holiday, apart from the above figures, only cost about £3, In other words less than 30/- each. I am preparing a fuller acconnt for the Fée/d. SEVERN, BRITISH CANOE ASSOCIATION, Loca Lomonp MEET. [Concluded from our last.] ‘Two capital “Sing Songs” were held during the camp, the second and largest attended taking place on the evening after the race and was honored by the party from Rossdhu, besides other numerous visitors, many of whom contributed to the pro gramme, a banjo duet being especially applauded. “Auld Lang Syne,” sung in true Scotch fashion. followed by ‘God save the Queen,” terminating the festivities, the camp having been gaily decorated with Chinese lanterns, presented a very gay appearance. ‘The general meeting, which is arranged shall alwys take place during the Annual cruise, was held on August 6th, and attended by all the members in camp, the numbers of which owing to several late arrivals from the Mersey division, had This being the first considerably increased. general meeting since the formation of the B.C.A. last year, there was a large amount of work to be got through, passing rules drawn up by the Committee, each of which had to be gone into separately, the election of Officers, and the discussion as to venue for next year’s camp, being the principal items on the programme. ‘The work of the Committee with regard to the rules was thoroughly endorsed by the meeting, and the constitution was approved with very few alierations, A letter from Mr. J. McGregor, the well-known “Rob Roy,” and Captain of the Royal Canoe Club, 196 THE Stating that he would MODEL-YACHTSMAN be pleased to become first Mr. Bartley, Captain of the Mersey Canoe Club, wag unanimously elected Vice-commodore, whilst Mr. R. M. Richard son, of the Tyne Canse Club, was similarly elected Rear- commodore, these appointments being made for the ensuing year, and the selections made for these offices were most popular. Mr. Percy Nisbet, of the Royal Canoe Club, who received a cordial vote of thanks for his services as Hon. Secreta ry and ‘Treasurer, was again elected to act in that capacity, whilst Mr. James Day and Mr. J. Nichols were appointed proposed, Auditors. Three new divisions were viz., for Ireland, Birmingham and Mid- lands, and South Western. Mr, W. DD. O’Brien, of Belfast, was selected as representative for Ireland, Mr. E. S. Cooke, Captain of the Free Rovers’ Canoe Club, for Birmingham and Mid- lands; and the South Western divisio n was left open for the present, pending an answer from a proposed candidate. for next year’s meet: and Falmouth, ‘Three sites were discussed Tewkesbury, Windermere, the balance of opinion resting in favor of the first mentioned, but the final decision is left with the Committee, after taking a general vote of all the members of the Association, so that by this plan all can have a say in the matter. It would not be right to close this descrip tion of the meet without mentioning something about the “Messing” arrangements which existed . From the experience gained at the inter-club meet last year, where it was found that camp stews, open to all the camp, were so successful and appreci ated, it was arranged to hold them frequently during this meet, and as already mentioned Mr. James Day volunteered his services as camp cook, and right-well he performed his duties, as it needed a considerable amount of good nature on a hot afternoon, when the rest of the camp were away sailing or fishing, to be left peeling all sorts and conditions of vegetables, and otherwise prepari ng the stew, the old saying that “God sends good meat and the Devil sends cooks” may be true, but in the person of the above gentleman His Satanic Majesty must have secured a veritab le prize. Reviewing the cruise generally it may be pronou n- ced a genuine success, marred to some degree by the weather, combining as it did, beautiful scenery , good and safe sailing, clean fresh water, and last, but not least, bracing air. Many who otherwise would have been present were doubtless debarred by the weather, whilst others either from pressing business or other engagements could not turn up at the last moment, however, those who were fortunate to be present, have carried home pleasin g recollections of a delightful camp in every respect, and a store of health which will carry them to the next B.C.A. cruise. CANOBEIST. POINTS IN THE AMERICAN MEET, Commodore of the B.C.A., was received with great applause and enthusiam. AND A thoroughly practical report of the Lake George meet in America comes to hand in Forest G Stream, in a very few lines and all the space we can spare, we should like to call attention to some of the novel features as mentioned in this same article. The camp pitched on an island has taken their formal form of a heterogeneous medley of tents pitched at will in most picturesque confusion. Personally we rather commend the idea in pre- ference to the Wimbledonian Streets . As years. ofthe great American meet have passed on changes have developed themselves. was the fashion to attend A few years ago it these meets with a confined little deck tent when many slept in their boats, or for others to come with their snug little shore tents, now camp outfits, and cuisins. All this is of the past. ‘This year’s campers had their meals In a vast mess tent at so much per diam, equal to about 5/- of our money. Instead of little cruising tents they brought big, perman ent, square tents in which one or two could be accomm odated together. Heavy camp outfits in the shape of bedsteads, portable tables, &c., were the order of the day. Among the novelties in the way of canoes and canoe rig, we shall note one or two of the main points, which is that the Pecowsic has simply turned the heads of the Yankees as it was said to do one or two of our well-known racers in Englan d. The writer, whom we are quoting from Forest & Stream, says that most of the rigs were Pecowsi c run wild—-that is to say, the same standin g rigs and sails of great dimensions. We quote a size as a specimen,—mast is5ft.; boom ro to 11ft. The canoes thus rigged, owing to their limited dimensions will not stand up when the crew is out of the boat, It is an acrobatic performance, indeed , for said crew to get ashore without upsetting; and when once out of his boat he has to drag the sails after him and prop them up, standing as they are against a tree, or spread them on a small square 10 + aft! We cannot sum up this state of things better than by quoting a few words from the same article. Mr. Stephens says :—“The racing craft has really much more of the machine crder than ever in rig, model, and fittings, and the line between the racer and the cruiser seems more clearly defined. It is evident that the present developement of the racer has altogether produced the Hiker canoe, and that another season or twoof the same progres s will either kill racing entirely, so far as the amateur is concerned, or will work its own cure by making necessary some strict regulations which shall pre- serve a certain number of races to the legitima te canoe.” Speaking of racing canoes, a well merited tribute is paid to the thoroughly original and new type of boat ‘Charm,’ which Mr. Walter Stewart took over to America. It is described most THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND minutely and after a few preliminary trials has been voted much slower than the average American racer, the reason being, though it is not so stated, the limit of sail area which is a hundred feet. There area good many novelties in canoe construc- tion into which we have not space togo. characterise a few of the leading points. We will First taking boat for boat, the average size hit upon in America is 15/6in. x 30, and these are built some of them as light as 53lbs. without fittings. Centreboards have somewhat grown in size, being about 3ft. long, and many of them protruding up above the deck. An innovation which must be a great nuisance in cruising is, that these centreboards are now fitted near midships or quite in the centre. Several men seem to have hit on another good idea regarding the mizen sail, and it is, to have some kind of sliding tackle, so that when sailing witha beam wind and the sheet is taut, the boom shall not come within gin. of the straight. There was an amusing canoe at the meet which was within the American limit last year, but owing to its somewhat light and aerial construction has been found to expand until it is outside the measurement. The owner bored two holes in the top streaks, and by the aid of a line which was twisted up, by a stick pulled in the beam to the desired measurement. A novelty which ought to be mentioned is that in the paddling races a new light on the firmament appeared with a 14ft. double-bladed paddle which he used, standing up in his canoe, and it is said that whilst balance could be maintained the speed was far greater than the ordinary sitting position. The first Camp Fire, by the way, had three hundred men present. Mr, Walter Stewert, R.C.C. won nothing up to date of writing. SUNDAY & B.C. A, THE Epitor, 7he Canoezsi. It is perfectly true that there was no arrangement made for a Church Parade or for Divine Service being held in camp on Sundays, but as the members of the B.C.A. probably consist of all creeds and denominations, it would scarcely be practicable to provide for the spiritual wants of all sects; consequently it appears wiser to leave each individual member to attend the nearest place of worship to the camp if he thinks fit. In this instance there were one or two Churches at Luss about 2 miles distant, where the “appropriate, proper and sacred customs of this Nation” could be duly attended to, and it was the same at Norfolk Broads last year, when ifI remember rightly, several mem- bers in camp availed themselves of the opportunity afforded by a celebrated old Church not far from where the camp was pitched. It will probably be of interest to members of the Association, and especially of those who were at Loch Lomond, to know that the photographs taken during the meet by Messrs. Wilmer, Bromhead and Holding, will be obtainable at Mr. W. Bedford’s; 326, Camden Road, N,, of which a printed list shali be issued with prices in due course. Percy NISBET, Hon. Sec, B.C.A. 197 CANOEIST CANOEFING—DOWN THE WYE—IN ’83. By THE EDITOR, ( Continued— Commenced December, 1587.) It will be noticed, I have no doubt, that so far the usual topographical, historical chat which it is fashionable to spice such logs as this with, is conspicuous by its absence, perhaps it is perfectly unnecessary to assign areason. Should it have caused surprise, J may say, I have all books of reference at my hand, but even then as I had no real interest in the country, did not go to explore it; and have no business to write ever so briefly its history, even supposing one had time to chronicle, and those who may chance to read these notes cared to read them, they are not in a canoeing sense of very much importance. There are the two extremes of scribes, the man who crams his sketches full of mites of history about monks and defunct nobodies, and piles of stones; and the man so aptly illustrated by one who used to pen volumes about his wheel journies the pith of which was “you turn to left here, to the right there, and then seeing in front, etc., etc.” This perhaps will explain. The Wye is reputed, and the reputation is pretty familiar to all Englishmen, to be the most lovely river in this Kingdom, in fact, as many think in all Europe. It is little known, and even less used for that most enjoyable of all purposes, a canoe cruise. Solely for this reason, this rough log is set down. What has been said of the Wye applies with almost ‘equal truth to the Severn. If an opportunity occurs, I may relate the experiences of a full fortnight on its waters also. The evening was very lovely; not a cloud was to be seen as the sun set in its roseate glow. Over our heads very faintly the moon gave tokens of its stlent light in the hours just approaching. As we emerged from the series of turns and twistings through which we passed, below Ross, the dark cliff and wood clad hills for which the Wye is so remarkable gave us a glimpse of themselves. On our left the grand battlements of Goodrich Castle stood well out in view, whilst on our right a modern Castle crowned an opposing cliff, below which ran “the swift and winding Wye.” What so natural as that we should select as our cainp a spot which commanded a full view of this grand scene? When all was snug and tea was over we walked awhile on the green terrace-like spot thus selected, and the moonlight revealing the turrets and battlements of the castles ; the scene was one we shall both probably long remember. The glories of a May day, the joy of June, and the mellow sobriety of August, all fade to my thinking besides the powerful harvest moonlight of September, the light in which we studied the beginnings of the Wye’s highest glories. 198 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN Stil the air was chilly. Our tent—a great attraction to the drove of horses inhabiting the field—looked very cheerful to us, tired and sleepy as we were after a stiff day with the paddle. A cheerful tent is no small factor in the comfort of a boating journey where camping-out is indulged in. [hold that the dull, dirty looking canvass tents used on the Thames are simply the most discouraging looking habitations it is possible to see or live in for even a short period. I like the lighter and pleasanter striped tents, the same as I have used for years. Wednesday—A dull morning, but warm and AND the sun shone out with intense heat and brilliancy. Ifany reader of this log cares to look at a map of that part of the river, now under description, he will see a remarkable bend just above Monmouth, and which finishes at Symonds Yat. Actually this little curve is seven miles round, to one across from point to point! still as the stream runs swiftly and the fine hills and cliffs are really grand to be- hold as you sail round them, there need be no fear of the slightest dullness. [To be continued.] AMERICAN CRUISING AND An unfortunate accident again befel the Skipper, trifling in itself, but very annoying. It was our habit to have a plunge each morning of course. Here we found the river had gone down very much, and whilst I was taking the best dive possible, I cut my forehead on a stone, rather deeply. I now come toa part of my agreeable task so difficult that I must candidly admit I cannot accomplish it even indifferently well. I mean describe the scenery through which our journey lay. In a word the chief characteristics are these : lofty cliffs, almost perpendicular, in many places rising from the water, having huge patches of trees and shrubs in places, between which the broken weather-beaten green, present rocks, grey, red, brown, or ivy themselves very boldly. To give anything like an idea of their true character and beauty is quite outside my power. In photographs they—like all very imposing scenery—look tame and dwarfed. Perhaps a better idea will be given by saying they vary in altitude from one to seven hundred feet. This particular style of scenery extends from Ross to just below Chepstow, where the Wye enters the turbid Bristol Channel. An open stretch of landscape there is not, in the whole distance from the Ross valley and the bleak mouth two miles below Chepstow. The grandest cliffs, both as regards what one may call their architectural grandeur as well as altitude, in the neighbourhood of Symonds Yat, the Wynd Cliff, and between Tintern and Chepstow. Even away down in this charming portion of the river where we expected to fall in with afair number of pleasure craft, which might have been put afloat at these lower tuwns, we in reality only saw one. Yet I suppose if some big city lay near its banks and formed a similar proportion to that which makes boating on the lower Thames almost abominable, our feelings would be pretty much akin to those which John Ruskin has lately given publicity, in regard to a projected railway to the beautiful but hitherto little known and secluded Grassmere. As we journeyed down the dull sky cleared and RACING CANOE, By W. P. STEPHENS. genial enough ushered in a day, during which we were to pass the chief beauties of the Wye. CANOEIST. (See Lilustration in Fuly issue. } The gear for the feet is shown in Fig §. The bolt A. is of hard wood, mahogany, and slides freely in slots cut in the side knees, for the feet. A. E.E. To it are screwed Ings C1, C2, C3, rubber door spring, screw-eye in the knee, and the other B. is hooked into a end is fast to the b Jt, thus pulling it forward, To the after-end of the bolt the steering line, wire cord, F, is fastened. The middle lug is placed so as to he reached when silting in the usual position for paddling. When carrying tandem the forward man can steer by the lug C1, or the after man by C3. The pull of the gear is strong and positive, there are no levers or springs to break, and the centre of the canoe is entirely unobstructed, The fitting and construction of the centrebvards is entirely original so far as known. In order to avoid the nuisance of the moveable pulley used in Fear? and Nautilus, a strip of hard wood about 1in. wide and 3gin. thick, and as long as the well, is used, the lifting rod being fastened permanently in the fore-end, while the pulley is screwed down further aft. By this means the two are always kept in the proper relative position, and in taking out the board it is hoisted, the pennant is belayed on the cleat shown and the wooden strip is lifted out, with the board attached. The arrangement is particularly handy in the case of the afterboard. The boards are hung by strips of sheet brass, 54 by 3/32 for a larger board of modern weight. The writer is now at work ona still further development of this plan. The strip of wood is only long enough to take the pulley and lifting rod, the after-end being cut off. Itis mounted on 4 small wheels, so as to slide freely fore and aft. To the foreend a line is fast, leading through a block on deck. As soon as the board is dropped clear of the trunk, this line is cast off and the board is pulled aft for a foot at least if necessary. By this means the balance of sail may be materially altered, and the trunk may be placed well forward out of the way. In raising the board the line is hauled on until the board is forward, then it may be hoisted as usual. A rubber door spring on the after end will serve to take the board aft when the line is slacked off, if it does not run freely of itself. Of course the board must not bind in the trunk, The only objection thus far foreseen is that the board must be hauled forward before raising, but no serious damage is likely to result in any case, only the board will not rise until forward, Several canoes will be fitted thus in the coming season. In the comparatively light canoes used in America, the objection has been made to the heavy boards that the weight aloft was excessive, causing great rolling when before the wind. To avoid this the writer has devised a ‘‘composite” board made asin Fig 7. The main part isa frame of cast brass, ribbed as shown, the greatest thickness being 4in., tapering to f atthe top and in the trunk. The lower part of this frame, all below the waterline when the board is housed, is filled in with lead, cast in hot. The upper part is simply filled with hard wood, and inside the trunk are only the arms shown, to hold the board steady. Thus all the weight is concentrated in the lower edge of the board. 199 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. A handy device for a stopper or plug is shown in Fig 8, a patented article of American make. It is a cork or ex- panding plug, thus made. Through the brass washers C. & F. isa bolt A. witha nut B. Between the washers is a rubber cork D. with a washer of felt, E. in the centre. The cork is pressed into a hole until the rim of the upper washer C. touches the edges, then the nut B. is turned, at once compressing the cork vertically and expanding it diametri- cally. Another turn of the nut brings the rim of C. hard down on the edge, and no leakage is possible either past the cork or under the rim. One of these plugs is used to venti late the fore compartment, and another is fitted in the flat keel amidship. In case of any water on board, the canoe is hauled up and the plug removed for a minute, and as quickly replaced. The device is also useful for bottles. The Herneit boasts but a cruising rig of modest proportions, a balance lug. Just now the question of sails is a most important one with American canoeists, and it is hard to say what the outW. P. SrepHens, New York C.C. come will be. Yachting and Canoeing Editor of Forest & Stream. Gachange & Sale Cohiiut. RULES. The charge for inserting advertisements in this column is 4d. for twenty wor.ls, and 1d. for every additional five words or portion thereof. Name and address when published are ceinted in and charged for, and if a number at this office be given instead, Id. extra for each advertisement is charged. 4d, or id. stamps may be sent in payment. Advertisements must be written on one side of the paper only. 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