The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 5, Issue 6 – June 1888

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Dunean, opened the Exhibition, and congratulated the Port Glasgow The show club on the fine display of models. was favored with numerous visitors, and all passed off most successfully. -—_O— WE regret exceedingly that our limited space will not allow us this month to say all we should like about the paltry action of the Gateshead Park Committee, in throwing obstructions in the way of sport at Gateshead. After promising increased consideration for the model sailers and accommodation for their boats, they are now stepping backward, and under the cover of a bye-law made to protect the shrubs, are posting up notices warning anyone from going beyond certain barriers, which barriers practically shut off the model yachtsmen from getting round the pond to attend to their boats. This is a piece of refined cruelty which all model sailers, who use public waters, will understand, and is altogether unworthy of an important Corporation like that of Gateshead. The resolution of the Town Council was to provide a boat-house if the club paid interest at 10 per cent., and surely this seems to outsiders to have a tinge of the ancient traditions of the usurers about it, when other corporations have been content with 5 per cent., but the Park Committee are not content with 10, they mean to choke the model sailing altogether, apparently, and further than this, the animus displayed seems directed largely by personal feeling against the respected President of the Contrast this behaviour Club, Mr. Newall. with that of other Park Committees and ruling bodies, and it brings the conclusion that no one will be tempted to Gateshead who can flourish elsewhere. The Scarboro’ Corporation have just decided to take action in an opposite direction. Recognising the attractiveness of model sailing, and its value in providing a sport for men of thought and refinement, and for men whose age shuts them off from more boisterous pastimes, the Scarboro’ Corporation have decided to improve the sailing waters of the Searboro’ Club, and to provide a boat-house for the models. All thanks and praise we offer to the enlightened officials of Scarboro’, but for Gateshead Park Committee, we can only pray for a better and more generous spirit. However, we hope the model yachtsmen of Gateshead will not lose heart and be cast down, there are yet some champions in their cause, and after the spirited address of Major Dance, who is a Justice of the Peace of the Borough, and who addressed the club on the subject of the hardships that were being cast upon them, we gather that justice may yet be done and peace prevail. —_—Q—- THE committee of the Scarboro’ club desire to express to all those gentlemen who sent exhibits to their late Exhibition, or otherwise assisted them, their most hearty thanks and thorough appreciation of the services rendered, and Mr. Spyers, the Hon.Sec., wishes us to add that this public acknowledgment escaped being sent for our last issue by inadvertence, and begs that the delay will be excused. MODELS RUNNING OFF THEIR HELMS. We have had quite a learned and full set of opinions upon the best means of arranging the balance of sail-plan in model yachts, with the view of ensuring steady sailing, and at the same time such reliability as to weatherly qualities that the fault of running off may not exist. This discussion will have been of great service, not only to beginners, but even to those correspondents who have studied the theories relating to arrangement and relation of centres, &e., in yacht building; for the beginners will have learned that to be possessed of some theoretical knowledge is an advantage of considerable importance, whilst those theorists who have pledged their faith in the infalhbility of arrangement of centres, will have learned that whilst planning the relations which should exist between these points, they have been trusting to a set of conditions which cannot by any possibility exist in practice as sketched out on paper. Let us give one little instance of how the house of cards, built by an architect on centres, tumbles to pieces directly it is brought into us. (A) builds a model with square forefoot and straight keel. (13) builds a model with rounded forefoot and rockered keel. The centres of sail and Lr. of hull are arranged in the same relation to each other in both cases. Will these two boats behave the same? Certainly not. One may run away like a hare, whilst the other points the higher the harder it blows. One of our correspondents in last month’s issue M. T. B., called attention to the headway component being out to leeward tending to bring a boat: closer to the wind, and this seems to be the only important reference we have had THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN to one of the many important and varying con- ditions that a model sails under. Conditions, some of which utterly destroy all the careful planning out and arrangement of centres that can be made. M. T, R. shakes himself free of the slavery to AND CANOEIST. 103 41st, in which ‘Griffin’ was lst and ‘Frolie’ 9nd. The 9-ton match, which was to have been sailed on May Sth, fell through as there were not sufficient boats to sail, and the 6-ton match arranged for May 12th, was not sailed for want of wind. J. 8. Gilliat, Esq., M.P., has kindly centres mentioned by other correspondents, and consented to become President of the club. by any calculation. Corinthian M.Y.C. (London. )—Since last report the following matches have been sailed: A then gives us the centres that would put us right in his opinion, if these could be arrived at And then, casting calcu- lation once more away, he suggests experiments in towing, which we believe would give us just as shifting a foundation as that on which our other correspondents have been. basing their arguments, A few more instances of the inapplicability of one rule to all cases may not be amiss before discussing the question of yacht construction in the abstract. Suppose the c.e. of sails and c.l.r. of hull are arranged in a vertical line for a model 58 x 9, and this relation is found to answer, does it follow that the same arrangement would do for the same sheer outline if the model was 53 x 12. We should certainly not recommend it, and we are willing to stake our reputation on the assertion that if well designed the beamy boat will give the other some inches in the power to carry sail forward. One of our correspondents gave as the result of his experience that the c.e. might be safely placed a little aft of the ¢.Lr., and no doubt in some models it would be absolutely necessary that it should, but certainly not in the great majority of cases. The same correspondent said, when the sheets were eased off the centre of effort was moved forward, still thinking of the importance of where the centre would appear on paper, but the centre of effort, except for trial and experiment, need never be considered, as directly the sheets are eased it is utterly destroyed and fresh centres set up according to the arrangement of the sheets by the sailer of the boat, Who shall tell how much the centre of effort is moved forward when the mainsail is eased off so that it lifts, whilst the head sails are kept in sufficiently to hold the wind; and yet, this is the condition under which all modeis are sailed that have no rudder to keep them from rounding up into the wind. To be concluded in our next. on one side of the paper ov/y, and forwarded to the Epiror not later than the 20th of each insertion in the following issue. month, to results :— ‘Lively’ 10-ton match, 1st division. Mr. Jordan 12 points. ‘Primrose’ ‘Merlin’ ‘Sirenia’ ‘Lily’ ‘Boadicea’ ‘Alert’ Mr. Chureh Mr. Tom Ramplen 2nd division. Mr.G. Ramplen Mr. Wiggs Mr. Layton Mr. Edwards 7 6 » ” 10 ,, 8, 1 0 » Final. ‘Sirenia’ 10 points, ‘Lily’ 9, ‘Lively’ 7,‘Primrose’ 1. There were three entries in the 5-ton match, and some good scores were made, as follows :— ‘Trojan’ ‘Vic’ Mr. G. Church Mr. Jordan 24 points. 22 » ‘Sleuthound’ Mr. Tom Ramplen 12 ,, The winner of this match is by far our youngest member, it was his first match, and the way he sailed did him credit. If this is the way he means to go on the older members will have to look to their honors. Gateshead M.¥.C.—The members of this club -held their second race this season on Saturday, May oth, for models of 15-ton class. 12 yachts entered, and racing commenced at 3-30 p.m., Major Dance officiating as starter, and Mr. Arthur Newall, judge. Nearly all the models were under storm canvas in the first heats, the wind blowing strong from the Westward, and after some good sailing Mr. R. Neville’s ‘Tyne’ won Ist prize, Mr. James Huntley’s ‘Lizzie’ 2nd, and Mr. W. H. Augus’s ‘Nancy’ 3rd. Manchester M. Y.C.— Our racing season commenced with a handicap match on Saturday, 21st April. Owing to many boats not being in proper sailing order there were only eight entries. Doings of the Clubs. Reports for publication must be legibly written, 10-ton match at Clapham on April 28th, and a d-ton match on May 5th. The following are the ensure Clapham M. Y. C. (London. )—Since last month there is but little to report, only one match having been sailed, viz: 3-ton, on April These were ‘Alert,’ ‘Lone Star,’ ‘Gracie,’ ‘Aphrodita,’ ‘Naiad,’ ‘Egerton,’ ‘Banshee,’ and ‘Maggie.’ There was a very strong breeze which gave the boats receiving start every ad- vantage, some of them being almost half way up the lake before the scratch boat started. “The ‘Naiad’ and the ‘Gracie’ were the winners of their respective heats and sailed in the final. TO4 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. The ‘Gracie,’ however, was first in each course and won with 6 points to 3. On May 5th, a ten-ton match was sailed in rather calmer weather. There were, however, only six entries, hamely: ‘Maggie,’ ‘Gladys,’ ‘Sunflower,’ ‘Pixie,’ ‘Star of the Sea’, and ‘Iris.’ There was some very close sailing in this match, very little distance being between any of the boats. ‘Maggie’ and ‘Iris’ each won their heats and sailed in the final, ‘Maggie’ winning, with ‘Iris’ second. Scarboro M, ¥.C.—On Saturday, April 28th, in genial weather, this club held its first race for models 3ft. 6in. on lw.l. Eleven entries sailed in two heats, both closely contested. In the final ‘Lapis Lazuli’ (new model) S, Rendall, came in first, with ‘Sprite’ EH. Benton, second, and ‘Atalanta’ W. Wright, Third. Saturday, May 12th, a match for 20-tonners came off, with ten entries. Course, 4 lengths of the Mere, a fair breeze but not very true. At the end of the fourth round the score stood: ‘Lively’ R. Simpson 7, ‘Mayflower’ D. Maynard 7, ‘Secret’ H. Benton 6, ‘Yorkshire Lass’ W. Hudson 4, ‘Lapis Lazuli’ 8. Rendall 5, ‘Eva’ R. Thompson, ‘Pandora’ H. Wanless, ‘Genesta’ J. C. Maynard, ‘Nana’ P. Hill 4 each, ‘Empress’ T. Luccock 2. The tie between ‘Lively’ and ‘Mayflower’ was then run off, resulting in ‘Lively’ passing the flags first. An ominous growth of weeds are perceptible, which unless vigorous measures are taken to suppress will stop all sailing in a week or two. George M.Y.C. ( Londen)—On April 10th, a match was sailed for a prize presented by the Commodore, Mr. Allen. 5 entries: Bermuda yawls: ‘Tara’ Mr. B. J. Collyer, ‘Daphne’ Mr. C. J. Collyer, and cutters, ‘Daisy’ Mr. Tylee, ‘Nellie’ Mr. Toulmin, and ‘Julia’ Mr. Pennell. What wind there was was from the North and North East, but it was very light, and died away to a dead calm before the end of the match which was stopped after the 9th board: the score being ‘Nellie’ (winner) 10 points, ‘Julia’ 6, ‘Tara’ and ‘Daisy’ 5 each, and ‘Daphne’ 1. the 11th, a club prize was On competed for by ‘Julia.’ ‘Daisy,’ ‘Daphne,’ ‘Circe’ cutter Mr. Allen, ‘Viper’ cutter Mr. Hollings, and ‘Basilisk’ cutter Mr. B. J. Collyer. The first heat running was won by ‘Basilisk’ with ‘Daisy 2nd, and the latter, scoring 4 boards to windward in succession but doing nothing off the wind, won the prize with a score of 13 points, ‘Julia’ 7, ‘Viper’ 6, ‘Circe’ and ‘Basilisk’ 5 each, and ‘Daphne’ 4. On the 13th, Mr. Adam’s prize was sailed for by ‘Tara,’ ‘Daisy,’ ‘Circe,’ ‘Daphne,’ ‘Viper,’ ‘Nellie,’ and ‘Julia.’ The first heat down wind was won by ‘Nellie’ with ‘Tara’ 2nd, the latter sailing well scored in nearly every heat. The wind was West and rather strong. The score after 10 boards stood: ‘Tara’ (winner) 16, ‘Daisy’ and ‘Nellie’ 5 each, ‘Viper’ and ‘Julia’ 4, ‘Circe’ and ‘Daphne’ 3 each. On the 16th, another club prize was sailed for: 5 entries: ‘Tara,’ Julia,’ ‘Daisy,’ Daphne,’ and ‘Psyche’ Bermudian yawl Mr. Allen. ‘Tara’ and ‘Psyche began to score in the first heat down wind, ‘Daisy’ winning the beat back and scoring in each heat to windward, but doing nothing off the wind won the prize, after a close match with ‘Tara’; the score being: ‘Daisy’ 14, “Tara’ 12, ‘Psyche, 7, ‘Julia’ 5, ‘Daphne’ 2. On the 17th, another club prize was sailed for by the 4 yachts, ‘Daisy’ ‘Niobe’ lugger Mr. Adain’s, ‘Tara’ and ‘Circe.’ The wind was South West and at times strong; ‘Tara’ showing to great advantage won easily with 20 points, ‘Niobe’ 11, ‘Daisy’ 6, and ‘Circe’ 3. London M. V.C.—When in the March number of The Model-Yachtsman it was confidently stated that the club under the commodoreship of T. F. Drinan, Esq., would commence its season on the lst of March, inadequate attention was paid to the condition of the elements, which owing first to ice, and more recently to severe rain storms, have rendered racing on the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, practically an impossibility. During the recess, however, there has been a continuous accession of numbers, so that no likelihood now exists, of any of the constantly recurring fixtures falling through for lack of entries. The best match of the past month took place on the 8th of May, consisting of 1st class (15-ton rating, L & § area) and 2nd class (10-tons Y.R.A. 1780 rule) sailing together, with a time allowance of 6 seconds per inch to windward, and 4 seconds per inch running before the wind. The competitors consisted of fifteen rating ‘Hyleptha’ Mr. EK. R. Tatchell ; ‘St. Catharine’ Captain Methven. Ten Tons, ‘Reve d’ Or’ Mr. C, Toulmin; ‘Petrel’ Mr. Collyer; ‘Thistledown’ The Commodore. There was a nice wholesail wind when the vessels were started for the match, under the able direction of Mr. W. D. Bartlett, and for once there was no cause for grumbling, as the breeze held fairly true throughout the afternoon; “Ihistledown’ and ‘Reve d’ Or’ led the way for the 2nd and 3rd passages respectively, ‘Hyleptha’ and ‘Petrel’ fouling. Later on, ‘Reve d’ Or’ losé her trim, and ceased scoring, and the interest of the racing was confined to Messrs. Tatchell and Drinan, the latter eventully winning a close match by one point, ‘Hyleptha’ second, and ‘Petrel’ third. [Unfortunately the Honorary Secretary has recently been far from well, and but for the energy of the Officers and Committee of the London M. Y. C. affairs might have been THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN at a standstill.] Mr. C. Toulmin’s ‘Iolanthe’ was recently sold to Mr. Wyld, who has been elected a member of the club, and bids fair to become an active competitor in some of the approaching matches of this year’s programme. Edgbaston M.Y.C.–Having obtained per- mission to sail on Harborne Reservoir, we have decided to sail our matches there in preference to Edgbaston Canal Reservoir. We sailed our first matches on Saturday, April 21st. Ist race for all yachts of 15-ton and under,—-once across, allowance 1 second per ton. Started: schooner ‘Discovery’ Mr. EH. H. Neville, 4-tons; cutter ‘Golden Crest’ Mr, C. Thomas, 4-tons; sch. ‘Atalanta’ Mr. M. Roe, 7-tons; cut. ‘Red Dragon’ Mr. B. Roe, 13-tons; cut. ‘Storm Along’ Mr. 8. Thomas. ‘Red Dragon’ came in 55 secs. before ‘Discovery,’ followed 9 secs. after by ‘Storm Along.’ 2nd race for yachts of all sizes, same distance and allowance. Cut. ‘Nettle’ Mr. L. Chatwin, 36-tons; sch. ‘Discovery’ Mr. EH. H. Neville, 4-tons; cut. ‘Wave’ Mr. H. Winn, 30-tons; sch. ‘Atalanta’ Mr. M. Roe, 7-tons ; cut. ‘Storm Along’ Mr, 8. Thomas, 4-tons; cut. ‘Red Dragon’ Mr. B. Roe, 13-tons. ‘Red Dragon’ again won easily, beating ‘Atalanta’ by 1 min. 27 secs.—On Saturday, May 5th, several races were run, with a strong N.W. wind. The big yachts sailed much better than on April 21st, ‘Wave’ Mr. H. Winn being much improved, and being about equal to ‘Nettle’ Mr. L. B, Chatwin. ‘Atalanta’ Mr. M. Roe, however, proved herself very fast for her size, and came in, in nearly every race within her time allowance. Llandudno M.Y.C.—The club sailed an open race upon the Llandudno Bay, on Easter Mon- day, April 2nd, before a large number of visitors. Entries: ‘Lilly Green’ 7-tons, ‘Nancy’ 12, ‘Nellie’ 13, ‘Mayflower’ 14, ‘Alberta’ 14, ‘Marjorie’ 20, ‘Tottie’ 21, ‘Lucinda’ 21, Ina, 22, ‘Nautilus’ 22, ‘Daisy’ 22, ‘Phantom’ 30, ‘Thistle’ 35. Prizes: 1st, £1 10/-; 2nd, £1; 8rd, 15/.; and 4th, 10/-. The course was the usual one about three miles. The day was very dull with a squally wind from the East, accompanied by a nasty lumpy sea. The yachts got off well together, making a splendid sight. Ad first buoy about a mile ‘Lucinda’ was leading, the others close astern. To the next buoy close off the Pier-head was a very long and difficult run, and at this point several of the ight built racers had to give up. The buoy was rounded: ‘Lucinda’ ‘Mayflower’ ‘Annie’ ‘Nautilus,’ and ‘Thistle,’ remainder a long way astern. A splendid run was made to the next buoy, anchored off the Pavilion, ‘Lucinda’ first, who unfortunately at this point carried away bowsprit, and it is re- AND CANOEIST. 105 markable how she kept up the remainder of the race in her disabled condition. In the finishing run to the Pier-head buoy and back, ‘Lucinda’ rounded first, ‘Annie,’ ‘Nautilus,’ ‘Mayflower,’ and ‘Thistle’ close astern. The most exciting part of the race now took place, the whole sailing splendidly, close together, but ‘Nautilus’ got. a clear advantage by making a shorter tack and became first, . ‘Lucinda’ a good second, ‘Annie’ third, ‘Mayflower’ fourth. Mr. W. Smith, ViceCaptain, assisted by Mr. D. Owen, Hon-Treasurer, acted as starters, and Dr. Bold Williams, J.P., Commodore, and H. Melsom, Hsq., Captain, as judges. The new lake which has been constructed for us by the town Commissioners, is now in splendid condition, and is being used extensively by the members. It is intended to sail all the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th class matches upon it, but the 1st class matches will still have to be sailed upon the sea. Goole M. ¥.C.—The Goole Model Yacht Club are at present building a boat-house which will be placed near the sailing pond at Raweliffe Bridge, kindly lent by Mr. R. Creyke, J.P., who, along with several other leading gentlemen in the neighbourhood, is a patron of the club. The club intend holding a yacht race during the coming month, which will be limited to members. The number of the latter are, we understand, on the increase, and an enjoyable season is anticipated. The May part of Boy’s Own Paper contains an interesting series of articles on model yachting in 1887 and 1888, ‘Goole held a model yacht exhibition in November, to which the Kingston, Manchester and Serpentine clubs contributed.” Victoria M. Y.C. (London.)— On April 17th, the final heat of a first-class match was won by the ‘Monarch,’ ‘Gilberta’ second ; twice running, in a best two out of three race in a very uncertain wind from 8. 8. West, five having contested in previous heats. May 1st a second class match was started, six entries, in a very squally wind from 8. W. to N. W. second and storm suites being the order of the day, two fine new craft buit by their respective owners, competed, the ‘Tootsie’ and ‘Beda.’ 1st heat ‘Beda’ jumped off with lead, soon to be passed by ‘Glance,’ ‘Ernest’ a good third, ‘Beda’ obtained lead again and was off to wind, ‘Glance’ second; ‘Beda’ and ‘Ernest’ had several fouls and drove back. ‘Hrnest’s’ boom unshipped so that ‘Glance’ went away with alead and won heat. 2nd heat, ‘Tcotsie’ got away with lead on North shore, ‘Turk’ second on South shore, ‘Mahdi,’ under whole mainsail, astern. ‘Turk’ was first down, but ‘Tootsie’ got to wind first, and several fouls occurred between 106 THE: MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. them, ‘Turk’ winning by a board. Losers’ heat, four started, ‘Mahdi’ took the lead, but ‘Tootsie’ drew ahead, then ‘Beda,’ and ‘ Ernest,’ all well together, making a fine run. ‘Tootsie’ off to wind first, ‘Beda’ second, ‘Mahdi’ becalmed—at half distance, ‘Ernest,’ sailing splendidly, drew out with the lead, ‘Beda’ next, but lost second place to ‘ Tootsie’ at the last moment, ‘Mahdi’ close up, a few lengths only dividing the lot—a very was then run by the four winners in the two first heats. J. Cant, junr., landed in 14 min., and J. Webb in 15 minutes. The 10-tonners then started, and six boats were sent away. J. Roney, came first in 124 minutes, and J. Wood second in 144 minutes. Only two 15-tonners eame forward, but a race was arranged by three 10’s and 2 4’s, seven boats being set off. J. Cant, jun., came in first with his 5-tonner, in 9 min. 45 secs., J. Webb following with his 15-tonner in 11 mins. 15 secs. Great interest was taken well-sailed heat.—Final heat, May 15th, light fluky 8.S.H. wind. ‘Tootsie,’ ‘Glance,’ ‘Ernest’ in the last race by the spectators. At the finish ‘Tootsie’ having and ‘Turk’ started inacalm. Commodore Anderson handed over the stakes to the lee berth got well away, ‘Ernest’ next, the various winners. ‘Glance’ hung awhile, while ‘Turk’ was out of it. ‘Tootsie’ was first down, but ‘Ernest’ got to wind Kingston (Hull) M. Y. C.—The first grand first. Off boat-house ‘Turk’ and ‘Tootsie’ fouled, the others getting well away, ‘ Ernest’ leading. | regatta of the season, for all classes, was held at the club pond, on Whit-Monday, when upwards ‘Turk’ getting clear in the fluky wind, rapidly of 40 entries were made for the five events on closed on the leaders, and fifty yards from finish the programme. The fixture was favoured with was leading, but ‘Ernest’ running off into the magnificent weather, and a smart whole-sail breeze, followed by ‘Glance,’ won by half-a-length breeze from the East made the course a reach from ‘Turk,’ which had luffed up. ‘Glance’s from end to end, with wind ruling dead abeam. bowsprit was in ‘Ernest’s mainsail at finish, the Unfortunately, the boat-house, situated at the three boats finishing within a yard of line of edge, and a long shed behind it, shelters water’s rear. the up bringing flags, ‘Tootsie’ Dundee M.V.C.—This club had a splendid turn-out on Saturday, April 21st, and some firstclass sailing was enjoyed. A friendly match with the Ferry club had been arranged, but the Ferry men did not appear.—On Saturday, April 28th, the weather being mild, there was a large number of spectators to witness the races. A hurry-scurry was started at 3-30 p.m., when 17 The boats were divided into boats turned out. twofheats, when the following were the winners: First heat—1, W. Mains, (5-ton) 14 mins.; 2, J. Webb, (15) 15 mins. 30 secs. ; 3, D,. Roney, (5) 18 mins. Second heat—1, J. Roney, (10) 15 mins. 30 secs.; 2 H. Patrick, (25) 18 mins. ; Final heat—1, 8, W. D. Hynd, (5) 19 mins. W. Mains, (5-ton) 12 mins. 45 sees.; 2, D. Roney, (5) 15 mins. 45 secs.; 3, J. Roney, (10) Several sweepstake races 16 mins. 30 secs. afterwards took place, when W. Mains, D. Wood, and J. Roney were amongst the winners. Amongst the competitors were Captain Blair, Captain Dunean, Commodore Anderson, and D. Hynd (Captain of the Club).—On Saturday, May 5th, the members had their usual turnout, and enjoyed a splendid afternoon’s sport. The 5-tonners were the first to compete, and seven boats entered for the race. – In the first heat, in which four boats ran, J. Cant arrived first, making two beats to windward and one run in 10 minutes. Commodore Anderson was second, Three boats having occupied 114 minutes. started in the second heat. J. Webb first in 144 The final minutes, and J. Cant, senr., second. a large area of the water nearly in the middle of the course, and makes the current of wind on either side of it very fluky. Some of the best boats were affected by this patch of calm and these fluky currents of wind, and their chances were thus extinguished, but as all had to take their chance of such misfortunes they were accepted with a contented spirit, and a more enjoyable day has not been spent on any occasion A considerable than the one under notice. number of spectators and friends witnessed the races, and the field presented quite a pic-nic-like scene about mid-day, with the numerous groups who were out for the day. Mr. Topp, of Leeds, and several gentlemen from other towns, paid us a visit and congratulated us on the pretty scene the pond presented, with 30 or 40 models taking their preliminary canters, just before the time of starting. Mr. H. F. Reynolds officiated as starter, and the duty of judging was performed by Mr. T. A. Bruce and Mr. W. H. Roberts. Results: 50in. class, J. Squire won the final heat, but was disqualified for not sailing accerding to rule, and the race was awarded to W. Bruce. 44in. class, G. Cross 1, W. Acaster 2. 39in. class, W. Bruce 1, N. G. Andrews 2. 384in. class, A. Acaster 1, W. 10-ton class, J. J. Mills 1, T. A. Bruce 2. Bruce 2. Saturday afternoon matches :—April 14th, 10-ton, J. G. Storey. April 28th, 10-ton, W. Bruce. May Sth, 50in., J. Squire, 10-ton, W. Bruce. May 12th, 10-ton, W. Bruce. May 19th, 50in., John Twydell. 34in. W. Acaster, 10-ton, W. Bruce. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN Port Glasgow M.Y.C.—-The club opened its fourth season with a series of trial cruises at Dougliehill Dam, when last year’s champions eame in for much admiration from Bailie Law, who declared the club open for the season, and from other visitors. The first heat for the silver mounted biscuit barrel, presented by Mr. Colin Burnie, was sailed on 5th May. Result—dist, ‘Jubilee,’ 49 tons, Mr. J. Brash; 2nd, ‘ Lady of the Lake; 3rd, ‘Britannia.’ The next Saturday, the heat for second-class yachts was won. by Mr. Coghill’s ‘Mermaid,’ 40 tons, ‘Mina,’ second. Third-class, 1st, ‘Southern Cross,’ Mr. A. | | tonners get 3 secs. over than four beams for the length overall is a failure. We have a large field before us for this scientific sport. Let us then be up and doing. Our boats (the Moor Park Model Yacht Club) I believe are the fastest in the world. I know there will be doubts about it, but this is my firm opinion. The difference between your boats and ours is very great. Our first-class are, extreme overall, 43in. ; between perpen36in. ; these are the only restrictions we have. Average depth of hull 1oin. weight jolbs. We keep the The Bowsprit outboard about 30in. Boom one stay on each side of the mast is enough; our main- made in the boom tin. apart, starting from the horse to within 2in. of the mast, the other part of the sheet is reeved through the hole opposite the horse and made fast to a brass pin with an eye on it; as you move the pin towards the mast you tighten the sail; to ease off, shift along the boem to suit yourself. We do not use lead rudders as we consider them to be failures. In running, we have lead to fit nicely on the counter from 2lbs. to 6lbs. according to Our boats run very well. They area bit trimmed by the lead in beating to windward, we find strength of wind, GCorrespouderce. bear the name and address of the writers, (not necessarily for publication}. Anonymous letters and enquiries will not be acknowledged. All communications to be addressed to THE Enitor | AUSTRALIA. this a great advantage, as boats that are trimmed by the stern cannot go to the wind, for as soon as they heel over they break away. I would suggest to my brother model yachtsmen to try currig. Iam sure you will not regret it. We have tried the mainsail, topsail, jib, and foresail, and find that they cannot go so close to the wind, they are not so stiff or so lively. We have about 70 boats, and they are all rigged with the leg of mutton sail. I have been amused when I have read of your models racing with square-headers, jib-topsails, and running jibs. Depend upon it, it is a very great mistake. 40, MYRTLE STREET, DARLINGTON, New SoutTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, April roth, 1888, THe Epiror, 7he Model- Yachtsman, Six,—If you would allow me a small space in your with a free sheet, your boats cannot sail close to the wind— extends sheets are made fast to a ring on the horse, small holes are Newall as judge. encouragement to builders you cannot have fast boats, The argument against beam would be tonnage. Yacht measurement has been altered so many times that the time will soon come when beam will be properly recognised, therefore model yachtsmen should take the initiatory steps in this matter. Your boats, asa rule, to take the extreme overall mneasurement, are about eight beams— your best points are matter twenty years. I have tested this question by having boats built as a test, and the conclusion is that a medel with less. 7ft. above deck. per ton from 60 excellent paper I shall feel obliged. I have read with interest anything in 7he Model- Vachisman that tends to the building and making of fast model yachts, but as yet I have not read of any very fast ones. If you want to get fast boats, you must not follow the lines or measurement of large yachts, you must go in advance of the present times. Your models may sail as fast in proportion as large yachts, but I contend unless you have rules and give scope for improving your boats, you will never gaxg forward, We, as model yachtsmen, should set an example to yacht builders, not follow in their wake. I am quite positive that the future fast yachts will come from the models. Model yachting should be a school of science. Do not restrict your boats to beam. If a beamy boat is a good sailer why handicap her? If you do not give scope and this experience about I2in. out. We have three racing suits. Our bowsprits are flat, let into the stem on deck; the bobstay is sufficient to stay it. We do not use unnecessary gear, Mr. D. FP. Black’s < * Ist; Mr. Nino’s ‘Spray,’ and; Mr. Brunstrom’s ‘BlueJacket,’ 3rd. Major Danee officiated as starter, and Mr. Arthur ([N their progress is certainly in My finis about two-thirds the length of keel. The depth of lead is from 7 tog inches. Our rig is the leg of mutton sail, with one jib and elastic sheet. Mast in one piece is Gateshead M. Y.C.—(Late Report.)—The third race of the season was held on Sat. May i9th, specially for models above 15 tons. Winners— MODEL YACHTING up slow. weight as near as possible in the centre of the boat. tonners and 40 tonners get 2 secs. per ton from 49 to 60 tonners, but when sailing in classes 2 secs. per ton all round. Letters must Icy very Beam from 12 to 14 inches. We use fins, the average Mr. A. Paton’s race. The final race, May 19th—1st, ‘Jubilee’; 2nd, ‘Southern Cross’; 3rd, ‘Mermaid’; 4th, ‘May.’ Our 10 20 CANOEIST. or if you make them point diculars, Rankine; 2nd, ‘Quickstep.’ ‘May’ won the fourth-class and AND | The only extra sail we use is a spinnaker, Mr. Editor, I trust this letter will be taken in good part. My only object is to advance this scientific sport. I wish to state that the greater part of our members are enthusiastic model yachtsmen. I would certainly like to see a_ test match with your best boats and ours, but unfortunately this is out of the question, as we are not in a position to meet you. At present we have no racing, the municipal authorities have pumped out our pond and will asphalte the bottom to allow fora uniform depth of water 3ft. 6in. deep. It will be about three months before it is finished. Several new models are being built and will be ready as soon as we can sail. I thank you very much on behalf of our club for the great interest you take in the sport. Yours fraternally, J. M, DonaLnson, MEASUREMENT, THE Epiror, 7he Model- Vachtsman. Dear Sir.—I am gratified to find that my suggestion as to the measurement of model yachts was found worthy of comment by you, although that comment was unfavourable— in fact, rather crushing. The objections you urge seem to me to be founded on the assumed impossibility of getting the clubs to take it up, rather than to any inherent fault in the rule, which on your own showing would tend to produce boats of about four beams te length, which is exactly about the Length and Sail Area rule is producing, and will continue to produce. Boats of these proportions can scarcely be called length class boats as the term is understood on the 108 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. Solent and in other places, for the ordinary length rule allows unlimited beam and depth. If the sail area rule be taken up by model yacht clubs I foresee immense difficulty, and constant measurement, for sails can be easily altered and enlarged, whilst hulls are not se readily manipulated and as papal oe saree difficulties have already arisen with the large yachts in the matter of measurement of spars and sails, what may one expect with models? Every rule tends to produce a particular type of boat, the 1730 included, only the 1730 happily from the absurdity of the type it fostered brought about its own destruction. The rule that 1 suggest tends towards the production of a hull that can carry sail well without undue depth, and is also one that gives wide variety of midship section, rake of keel, and depth, but does not allow one to obtain an increase of speed in the easiest manner, ae. by increase of length. Ido not think it can be fairly said that the ‘1730 rule gives one much chance of variety, except the old vicious one that proved its ruin. ‘‘A little more length, a little more depth, and a little more lead.” iI am looking forward to the comments of my brother model-yachtsmen in May, and meanwhile, I should like to add a little table of yachts, which I have compiled from Dixon Kemp’s ‘Yacht and Boat Sailing,” and which I think goes far to prove how near a shot I have mace at the results that are in actual practice in some of the best types of real yachts, under all sorts of rules. In it you will see that length class boats pure and simple are “‘out of it” hopelessly, Name of Yacht. Length, Beam. Mean Depth, Total B. & Mean D “Constance” Itchen boat “Keepsake” Mr. Long’s design, Itchen Boat. “Buccaneer” “Snarley Yow” @-ton) “Amy” (2-ton) ft. fi.in. ft. in. ft. in. 27 30 : «65 114 9 8 6 9 6 0 12 18 5s 8 ia 842 28 216 70 10 0 410 4113 3 7 8 5 S 8 0 6 16 17 12 10 0 a 10 53 BRITISH CANOE CLUBS.* 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.—H. K., Bromhead, Sec., 245, St. Vincent-st., Glasgow, WEAR 0.C.—T. 0. Todd, Sec., 7, Winifred-terrace, Sunderland. FREE ROVERS (C.C0,—E. 8. Cook, Capt., Curator, Council] How HUMBER YAWL & COG. F. H i .C.—G, F. Holmes, Capt., beam, that would convert them into wholesome craft—and also, how the wide and deep ‘‘Keepsake” would have to pare down somewhere to compete with reasonable boats on fair terms. The prettiest and most satisfactory boat in the lot, the ‘‘Buccaneer,” fits the rule toa few inches.—Veré. Sap :—There seems to be something about the rating of yachts that tends to the production of undue length both in letters and boats. I ask your indulgence, as well as that of your readers, on the ground that Iam dving my best to bring about a fairer system of measurement, and consequently perfect unanimity on this point amongst model-yachtsmen. Faithfully yours, ALBERT STRANGE. P.S.—By “‘mean depth” of course I mean depth of Azdé/ and keel, not draught. {It appears we mistook the meaning of the word depéh in our note to Mr. Strange’s letter in the April number, which caused us to give an erroneous estimate of the beam and draught that would be taken. The correction alters our opinion, and we think a good class of boats could be built under sucha rule, but our opinion on the other points remain the same. Wecan assure our correspondent that the ‘1730’ rule could not have been brought into universal use if it had not been the rule of measurement of the yachts, and we shall never be able to accomplish uniformity in another classification unless any alteration steers in the same direction, It is too early yet to say what the sail-area rule will produce, In speaking of length class boats we meant not the Solent lengthers but models, the most successful of which are not above 4 beams.— Ep.] Hull. a view of facilitating communication between Canoemen, and we tru to be fully posted in new Clubs, and in correet details regarding t. above List. Mr. Grassam, on receipt of a stamped directed Wrapp will post a specimen copy of this Journal with order form.—Ed, EDITORIAL NOTES AND COMMENTS. The B.C.A, discussion which has gone on 1n th pages of this paper has, I trust, not been in vai At any rate both sides have discussed the pros. an cons. of the whole thing, and having done tha after due consideration, I thought—and those fc whom I act thought—it was best to drop the sul ject, at any rate for the present. Observe in these last two beam type of boat, that my rule would give them just the extra allowance in the matter of : Hornse . TYNE C.C.—-W, Atkin, Capt., 64, Marian-st., Gateshead, BRITISH CANOE ASSOCIATION.—P. Nisbet, Sec., 1, Water-strer Great Tower-street, City. (The B.C.A. is established for the promotion of cruises and mee whereby canoeists in Great Britain, irrespective of clubs, may unite f the purpose of cruising, camping, and racing.) SUNDERLAND AMATEUR GC. C.—d. G. Dawson, Secretary, { Amberley-street. Corrections Solicited. % In permanently placing this List in the M.Y. é& C., we do so wi —N— The Royal Canoe Club season has begun with anything rather less stir than usual. ‘There he been, perhaps, on the whole as many new boa built—and some of them are of an equally inte esting character—but somehow things have gon quietly. ‘There are three or four new canoe whose performances all those who are aware of the youthful existence are anxious to see tested notably the somewhat startling “Atalanta” of M: R. de Quincey, the “Nautilus” of Mr. Bade Powell, which, owing to the owner’s absence { temporarily stopped, the new “Foamfleck” of Majc Roberts, and the consummation of the ’88 ‘Severn =i ‘THE Hendon season may be said to have begu partly on Saturday the 12th May, when two of th above-mentioned boats were launched, togethe with some others that have changed hands, an whose names and owners as linked together la: year will be severed during this season. —_oO— A certain canoeist, who has shown promise ¢ excellent sailing qualities, though cautious an thoughtful, hoisted a brand new sail on his bos the other day and asked a senior on the raft whe he thought of it. The remark made was that | seemed an excellent sail, but somewhat large for mizen for so small a craft, the fact being that th novice had duly mizen well. stepped the mainmast in th Fred, Fi6.2. SCALE KIN. TO 1 FoOv, | i — : : I + ( it Cork Safety Plug | = Outer Case of Lamp fits over Tnner Case— i Frc6.8. YIN, TO I FOOT. fic. 7. Tnlets for air all round the Case— |} i | — Ovrtp Crane SECTION Rol SCALE HALF FULL SIzk. a i ~~ : The June, 1888. PS Model-Yachtsman and Canoeist.. Camp Gear, fe ore “Zepuyr,” Captain, WEAR C.C. Tee Crovwo line Wier SCALE (>) =~ —Cop er + F16. #, IN. TO 1 Foor. Tube, closed at top, through, all round “ce. Leather Packing Pin through Ferrale Wood and Brass Cap s Tuas MP HALF FULL Size. to ing Flame force the Rob Roy Spirit asure, for slow work Scace HALF Fuut Size. ALF FUL. Size. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN ANI) CANOEIST. 13. The following circular came to hand a week ago: Sir,—“The American Canoetst has not ceased publication. Mr. H. H. Soule, well-known in the wind. the magazine this year, &c. &c”, The exceedingly cool manner of the opening of this circular, and the cooler way in which the six [ omitted to say that the new Nautilus,” about which there is naturally no small curiosi ty, is a cruising fraternity as ‘‘Seneca,”’ will have charge of months of silence is passed over, is almost too cool even for American journalism. However, in writing this paragraph we learn re-issues have fairly commenced, —-O-— The Wear Canoe Club, I understand, has enacted a rule making the possession of a good canoe a condition of membership. Everybody would not think this the wisest possible basis on which to conduct a canoe club, but to our thinking it as at any rate the merit of being practical, and is ina direct line with the promotion of canoeing and the uniting of canoeists. At the same time, nothing is said about the social aspect, which is the governing principle in some societies. ; are the national characteristics of It would be profitable SABRINA, R.C.C. does it. to the English know how —p— boat that I could not myself very fully describ e, that is, could not give it classification. conversation last night with the But, in ex-mate of the R.C.C., this veteran described it as someth ing between the “ Pecowsic” and the “Pearl.” This in itself is very interesting, because the “Pecow sic” and the “ Pearl” canoes have as much in common between them as a steam launch and a Hanlan skiff, —Q— To show that the double cruising idea is in some favour, and that the adoption of a boat that a man can manage himself and take a friend comfortably in when necessary is on the increase, there have been nine canoes built within a year on this plan, from the “Severn”. 9 —O— Mr. Burgess’s merry, swinging song (printed elsewhere) only wants setting to appropriate music to make one of the best canoeing songs conceivable. —-O-—— Further correspondence regarding the improvement of the Thames banks has gone on between representatives of the Thames Conservancy and myself, the upshot being that all the things of which complaint was made have been removed save the Venetian posts at Barnes, which the engineer assures me cannot serve their true purpose in any other way than as they now stand. ——_O——_ A member of the Tyne Canoe Club writes as follows :— Sir.—*I was very pleased to see the Sever in last months’ issue. I will adopt your steering apparatus and tabernacle; I had, previous to seeing it, thought of an apparatus something similar, viz: the slide which you make fast with a bolt, to be loose, and slide it like the cross- head slide between the guide bars of a piston-rod,” —0O — On a very gusty Wednesday evening, in the beginning of last month, two canoeists were sailing on along wide reach of the Thames with their racing sails up. The wind howled through the trees and came in black squalls over the water from many directions. One of them, aged 18, got pitched out to the windward in one of these gusts, but showed remarkable expedition in jumping in again, merely being well wet up to the middle, and so continued the scramble, and won. ow Qo About the only chance of an upset there is with fair management in deck sailing is that of coming out to the windward, and this is caused invariably by those sudden lulls that Baden-Powell alleges Some good person—and I feel sure a good canoeist—sends from Blackheath (is it the vener- able Rob Roy, I wonder?) the following from a missionary paper :— “TRAVELLING IN NorTH-WEst AMERICA.—The Rev. T, H. Canham, of the Diocese of Mackenz ie River, whose headquarters are at Rampart House, on the Porcupine River, within the Arctic Circle, and on the borders of Alaska, made a journey of nearly 2000 miles down the mighty Youcon , the great river of Alaska, in the summer before last, the account of which has only been received lately. He began his canoe voyage by meeting no one in 800 miles! Then he met many bands of wandering Tukudh Indians, who gave him a most hearty welcome.” HUMBER YAWL CLUB. Bright sunshine, and a warm brisk breeze made Saturday, April 28th, a very pleasant opening day for the Humber Yawl Club. As the Humber’s tide did not suit, and there were but few boats _ fitted out on that classic but muddy river, the members journeyed down by the afternoon train to Hornsea, on whose mere (within sound of the sea waves) very good sailing may be had untroub led by tides or mud. ‘There were members’ boats enough to provide accommodation for those who turned up, afternoon’s seven and the lively sail o’clock west thoroughly fifteen wind enjoyable. members sat made the down About to a substantial supper at the Mere Hotel, after which the annual meeting was held. Last year’s officers were re-elected, and to the club. four new members added The remainder of the evening was THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. 114 pleasantly spent with songs, yarns, looking at photos and a new cooker. The most notable addition to the fleet is the new “Jessie,” a canoe yawl 22ft. x 6ft. x 3ft. draft, which reflects great credit on her designer and builder, Mr. J. A. Akester. Although rigged with batten lug mainsail (270 sq. ft.) mizen and jib, in canoe yawl fashion, she is really a small yacht, for she has accommodation for two in the cuddy forward. Another new boat, by the same builder, is a 16ft. C.B. sloop with counter, from the drawing board of Mr. C. Livingston, of Liverpool. An 18ft. C.B. canoe yaw! is also on the stocks, from designs by her owner, Mr. Hamilton. A few members cruised on the Humber at Easter, in the neighbourhood of Paull, and a new raft. + 3ft. C.B. canvas canoe yawl carried her owner from Nottingham to Hull at the same time. A good season is anticipated, though probably more boating will be done on The Hornsea Mere than on the Humber. H.Y.C. flag will probably be seen on Loch Lomond in due season. RACING, The Hendon racing season began on Saturday, May roth, when, owing te the upset of one boat, and the breaking of rudder-lines of another, Messrs, Rede-Turner and Nicholson, took first and second prize in the top class, and Messrs. Webster and Holding in the Severn, first and second in the second class. Two races were held on Monday, one at 11 and the other at 3 o’clock. During the two races the following obtained places of honour :—Messrs. R. de Quincey, B. de Quincey, Webster, Staples, Major Roberts, and Holding. Some analysis and further particulars of the month’s racing at Hendon will appear in our next, as we had to go to press before these notes could be written. MY NEW In dim and far-off time, When my head is low, and the paddle’s broke, And I cannot call thee mine. Yet, perchance, I’ll reach that far-off sea, After the voyage of life; We’ll leave the rivers of aching time, And end the cruise of strife. Yet with spreading wings of white, “A sail!” “a sail!” they’ll cry; Another craft, and another crew Without a pain or sigh, And so the race is ever run Along the gulf of time, The harbour lights cry ‘welcome all” SEVERN. So brightly do they shine. THE NEW CANOE. Oh, come, my bark, away! away! Away on the bounding sea, away! With thee by my side, my pretty bride, Defiance we’ll bid to wind and tide ; ; On the ocean wide we’ll proudly glide We’ll sport and play with the water fay, And the wild blue sea our home shall be. How like a bird on the water’s crest, Thou sitt’st-~a beautiful thing at rest: —7 HENDON I grieve to think of rotting ribs, CANOE. Adown the gliding river, my boat and I, ; Through fairy land do roam Adieu! to care and strife to-day, I make the stream my home. Along the silent shore we shoot, In sunlight gay and bright, In search of health, and nature’s kiss, In idleness that’s right. My new canoe all brightly set, We love each others ways, With paddle thrust, away it shoots Disliking wretched ‘‘ stays.” Now all is bright and gay and full, The yellow leaves are gone ; But soon thy dark brown sides, alas! Another hue shall don. This troubled head will whiter grow, Thy deck a deeper tint Shall wear, and tell thy age, In its new duller glint. Thy tapering spars as straight and high, Like sentinels against the sky. Decked in thy dress of snowy white, » Like a bride adorned on her wedding night; So noble, so handsome, so lithe and free, A beautiful thing on a beautiful sea ! Oh, never so free and happy am I, As adrift on the sea, ‘neath a cloudless sky, Scudding before a good fair wind, And leaving the haunts of man behind. Oh, a mystic charm and a spell to me, Has the restless, foaming, beautiful sea! I love to (oss on its snowy breast, For nowhere to me is such peaceful rest5 Nowhere such quiet, holy caim; ; Nowhere such soothing, healing balm ; Nowhere such joy, content and peace Nowhere from care such sweet release. Oh, then, my bride, away! away! Away we’ll glide on the milky spray, Thy snowy breast shall skip each crest— Shall skip each crest like a bird at play, And the wild blue sea our home shall be. J. T. BURGESS. LIGHT FROM OVER THE SEA. THe EpITor, Canoetst. Str,—The Canveist portion of the . Melsom, Post-Ofilce. EDGBASTON (Birmingham).— Weight. Station —Edgbaston Harborne Reservoir. L. B. Chatwin, Wellington House, Wellington-road, Edgbaston, Birmingham. PORT GLASGOW.—Tonnage—” 94” Rule. Station.—Lower Dougliehill Pond. J. Brash, 5, William Street. GUERNSE Y.—Tonnage-—-Y.B.A. F. B. Guerin, 25, High-street. Gachange & Gale Golan, RULES. 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