The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 6, Issue 10 – October 1889

(ANOEIST. A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News, Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &e Vol. VI.—No. OCTOBER, to. 1889. Gositorin! All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed “THE Epitor of 7he Model- Yachisman, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” CANOEING Communications must be addressed “THE Epiror of Zhe Canoetst, 46, Chesilton Rd., Munster Park, London, S.W.” THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOEIST is published on the Ist of each month, and can be had of any bookseller, or will be sent on application to the Publishers, on the following terms :— Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or America…… paid in advance…… 3/6 per annum J4d. or Id. stamps may be sent in payment. N.B.—In sending for single copies, 334d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. Hutt: THomas GRASSAM, 161 & 162, High Street. Lonpon: E. MARLBoroucH & Co., 51, Old Bailey. Price 3d., Post-free 3¥d. Liates. No name connected with yachting is better known than that of Fife, of Fairlie, many celebrated racers having been built by Fife, senr., and now it appears the connection is sure to be kept up if he lives, by Fife, junior, who has sprung into fame as a designer through the exceedingly smart performance of the A¢/inerva in America. The Afinerva belongs to what is called the 40-ft. class, that is, yachts of 40f. and under 50-ft.— a class that has brought to the line the greatest number of new boats, and that has completely overshadowed the racing in other classes by the enthusiasm it has created. Most of the best designers of America have been represented, and every spark of ingenuity has been exhausted to gain the victory. The triumph rests, however, with Will. Fife, junr., the successful designer of Minerva, and this triumph has the true ring of genius about it, as it has not been gained by smothering other boats with something bigger. A’ ta tee Maa should reach this office not later than the 21st of the month, to secure insertion in the following issue. Rates on application. To Foreign Subseribers!—All subscriptions must be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to Tos. GRassaM, HULL; or, if sent in Foreign Stamps, please send value in one or two stamps only, of high value.—P.O.O. made payable to ‘The Alodel- Yachisman” will not for the future be accepted, Size has been left for others to grab, and the brains have been expended in perfecting the form of a moderate, or what may be even called a small yacht. Small beam, small displacement, small sail-plan ; and yet the Af/zzerva has beaten all the 40-footers of America so easily that they can’t fairly make a race with her. Welldone, Fife | 182 _ THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST ALL our readers are requested to carefully peruse the Manchester Club’s Report, as a vile disturbance to flutter a leaf, nor was the virtue of patience better rewarded, as not a sigh could be found up to 11 c’clock, when a postpone- would commit this depredation and destruction are not fit to be at large, and the State cannot The members were, however, not without something to temper their disappointment, as free robbery has been committed and some of the articles may be offered for sale. The brutes who get better value for its money than in keeping such characters in durance vile. — O— WE are pleased to note that a club will shortly be formed at Waterford. A preliminary step in the shape of a competition has been taken, and betokens sufficient interest in Water- ford to enable the promoters to start a club. Our correspondent’s letter will be seen in another column, InrER-CruB Marcues Grimspy.—The first AnBerr (Hunn) v. of two matches between ment until Tuesday evening was announced. refreshment was provided for all, and the night wore away in good company and pleasant companionship. On Tuesday evening, a caressing little movement of the air was all that came to put the yachts through their facings, and it would have seemed slow work to windward in daylight for match sailing. This was, however, the last opportunity, and the most had to be made of it. The air was balmy and fresh, and a glorious moon rose to fling a silvery ray on the water, between the shafts of light thrown out by the lamps. Sixteen 10-tonners competed, the winners being: J. G. Storey’s ‘Laurel’ 1, A. Grassain’s ‘Pink’ 2, J. Vicker’s cutter 3, W. Bruce’s ‘Flying Cloud’ 4, J. R. Windsor’s ‘Lady Brassey’ 5. There were the usual bits of fluking that light winds bring, but the winner went fast and well throughout. In the 89in. contest, the these clubs was sailed at Grimsby on Aug. 24th, in rainy weather, the course being a reach in a medium wind. The classes were 20 and 80-tons, and the Albert club carried off both events. The second match took place at the pond of the Albert Club, Chalk Lane, Hull. Four 30-tonners from each club, and the same number of 20- were 16 starters; the last 4 were G. A. Curtis, reach in a wholesail breeze. The 80-ton match was won by Mr. P. Greenbeck’s ‘Marcella,’ W. H. Roberts, T. A. Bruce, and J. H. Hobbs ; and eventually G. A. Curtis won, finishing the match at 10-15, which late hour would scarcely ‘Rose,’ Hull, the honors thus being fairly divided. Much pleasure resulted from these two matches, have dispersed all the sailers on such a glorious night if the wind had not itself heaved a sigh and departed. tonners competed, the course being a weatherly Grimsby, and the 20-ton elass by Mr. J. Lilley’s and no doubt the competition will give the sport a fillip at Grimsby, where for want of something to rouge interest it seemed inclined to languish, Granp InLumMinatED MopEeL Yacur Marteon. Much enthusiasm has been displayed in the Kingston Club, Hull, during the past season, and much work and pleasure has been the result. As many members have been prevented from racing on Saturday afternoons, and the September evenings were getting dark by the time members could assemble, the committee decided to wind-up the season by a grand lamplight display. Monday, 9th Sept., was the date fixed, the events being a match for 10-tonners, for 5 prizes, no entrance fee ; and a match for yachts, not more than 39 in. lw.l. for one prize. About 30 large cargo lamps (kindly lent by Messrs. Thos. Wilson, Sons & Co., steamship owners) were distributed round the pond, making the company of about 100 people visible one to another, and lighting up with charming effect the white sails of about 30 yachts, which were, with all their their kites flying, trying to find a little air to waft them along. A whistling chorus of members failed to bring enough atmospheric above 5 prize-winners were barred, but there PRIVATE MATCH ON THE SERPENTINE, On Wednesday, 28th August, a private match took place to sail off a long-deferred challenge from Mr. Giles Hale, to sail his 3ft. schooner ‘Mosquito’ against Mr. Phelps’ 5-ton cutter ‘Myth. With a strong W. wind, ‘Mosquito’ started with whole lower canvas, while ‘Myth’ carried a large club topsail and flying jib over her lower sails. ‘ Mosquito’ ran off the first 8 boards; ‘Myth’ getting into difficulties twice, and leaking badly. On the 9th board, ‘Myth,’ relieved of her topsails, went to the front, while the 10th was won by ‘Mosquito’ with a fair lead. Mr. Hale sailed his own boat, as did Mr. Phelps, whose first experience on the Serpentine it was. Mr. Hamond, 8.M.Y.C., acted as umpire; while amongst those present were Mr. Watts, S.M.Y. C., and Mr. Falkner, Southport M.Y.C. By an unfortunate accident, Mr. Phelps was unable to turn up on the first day arranged (Friday, 23rd August) when a considerable crowd of modelyachtsmen were present from all parts of London, some indeed coming from as far as Portsmouth. ‘The score was: Mr. Hale, 8.M.Y.C. —1111111101-—49, Mr. Phelps, K.M.Y.C. 000000001 0—1. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN NEW CLUB, ‘Newtown School, Waterford, dept. 12th, 1889. Dear Srz,—I have pleasure in informing you that we are about to form a Model Yacht Club in Waterford. We had a race on Tuesday last, by way of trying what interest we could arouse in the sport, and the result in the way of spectators assures us of success. By subscriptions raised beforehand we were able to give 2 prizes —the first a £2 cup, and the second a 12/6 flask. The race took place on the river, over a course about 14 miles long and including a bend, which made it a reach half way and a run home. 18 competitors entered, from 24 to 5 ft. lw.l. and their boats ranged The handicapping was by length alone, and after a capital race Mr. John White’s schooner won. We have some capital craft, and many are promising to build, when we have decided on our measurement rule. Yours truly, F. H. ALExanper.”’ ACTION OF A VESSEL’S RUDDER. In common naval parlance, when the action of the rudder is spoken of, it is that of the tiller and not oftherudder. For instance, “up helm” puts the vessel off or before the wind, ‘“‘ down helin” has the contrary effect of bringing the ship to the wind, or putting her about. It will thus be seen that the actual movements of the helm or rudder are contrary to those of the tiller which sets it in motion. With landsmen this apparent contradiction may lead to some confusion, but this is a small matter when compared with the misapprehension which T have known to exist in some minds as to the action of the rudder itself. I have met with those entertain- ing the idea that the ship turns on the rudder hangings as a door swings on its hinges; but such is manifestly not the case, as may easily be proved by setting a chip or bit of lath afloat with a small rudder at one end of it. Put the chip in motion and watch how it obeys the helm. It will be at once seen that the two ends are turned in opposite directions, and that the chip moves round on its centre of gravity. But how does the rudder act? the power of turning certainly does not reside in it alone, because unless there be what is called “ steerage way” on the vessel, it has no influence what- ever on the ship’s motions. The power is con- stituted by the fore-reaching force or momentum of the floating body. It drags the rudder along with it through the resisting medium of the sea, and, according to the angle to which it is “ put over ’’ so will its turning effect be. That effect is to drive the after part of the ship to leeward —supposing her to be on a wind—and this AND CANOEIST. 183 necessarily carries the forepart to windward; and so the vessel is ‘‘ brought about.” But, as I have said, without steerage way there is no result; and therefore it is evident that the turn- ing power lies in the momentum of the ship itself, J.M. EXE MODEL YACHT CLUB, CHALLENGE RACH AT TURF, The postponed race for the Challenge Cup was sailed on Wednesday, Aug. 15th, at 6-24 p.in. The start was made in a fresh W.N.W. breeze, which, later on, considerably increased, accompanied by fierce squalls. The small craft were well tried as to their merits in standing up to the crowd of canvas they were trying to carry. Frequently the puffs laid them well over on their beam ends; stillit was surprising to see how well the boats reached and tacked in the face of such a strong wind. The following model yachts were entered in this ten-ton class, viz:—The ‘Decima’ Mr. C. J. Ross, a beautifully modelled cutter, built by Mr. Soorn, of Chester, from a design by Mr. Grindron, naval architect, and said to be the fastest afloat of her size, but it was evident that she required to be very well sailed to get her proper rate of speed. The ‘Kathleen’ Dr. Kempe, a very pretty cutter, with good bow and clean run aft—she has won a number of prizes on the Serpentine—and to-day proved very fast. The ‘Wasp’ Captaim Pearse, schooner, and ‘Ada’ Rev. Dainpree, yawi, also entered and were well sailed, but the breeze was foo much for them. ‘The yachts were started on the port tack at 5-24, from the southern end of Turf Basin. ‘Kathleen’ commenced to close reach very fast and straight for the other end, her sails being very well trimmed; she arrived at her destination in 94 mins.; the ‘Wasp’ in just over 10 min.; and the ‘Decima’ in 172 mins,; ‘Ada’ not timed. With the wind free on starboard quarter the yachts were started from the northern end. ‘Decima’ and ‘Wasp’ were soon away, and made a very good passage, arriving in the above order. The ‘Kathleen’ had not been properly trimmed and made a very poor passage down. The next course, the result of sailing was ‘Kathleen’, ‘Ada’, ‘Decima’, and ‘Wasp’. The reach down on starboard tack was accomplished very quickly, ‘Kathleen’ doing the distance in 4 mins., and ‘Decima’ 4 mins. 4 secs.; ‘Wasp’ 4 mins. 30 sees. In returning on the port-tack ‘Kathleen’ was again first,‘Wasp’ second. The scores of the boats at the end of the race was: ‘Kathleen’ 8 points ; ‘Decima’ 3; ‘Wasp’ 3; ‘Ada’ 1. Therefore ‘Kathleen’ was declared winner of the Challenge Cup for the time.—The second match for the challenge cup was sailed at Turf on Saturday, Aug 26th,in showery and some- 184 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN what unfavourable weather. Notwithstanding this a fair number of spectators were there and witnessed the sailing. _ Tremlett acted as timekeeper, and Mr. Champion CANOEIST, race on July 2OQth, for the 15-ton class in a strong breeze, the former winning, the latter a There was a moderately strong wind at the commencement, which gradually died away and then freshened. Mr. C. H. AND good second. On Wednesday, July 24th, ‘Ulerin’ , practically sailed over as ‘Miranda’ had to give up at the very start, ‘Oona’ (sailed by E. Roe), entered :—‘Red Rover’ Mr. W. Gray; ‘Decima’ ‘Jenny,’ ‘Queen Mab,’ and ‘Myth’ W. Phelps, started in the 20-ton race on Saturday, July 27th, ‘Queen Mab’ again winning in splendid style, Jenny’ 2nd. In the second round when leading well ‘Oona’ started a plank and went towards the end became very keen; the wind two after and will probably appear in the 20-ton cup race under a new owner. ‘Ulerin’ beat ‘Uhdia’ and ‘Enid’ (L. Douglas) on Saturday, Aug. 3rd, in the 15-ton class, in a strong blow, as starter and judge. The following yachts Mr. C. J. Ross; ‘Blue Bottle’ Rey. Sparshatt : ‘Kathleen’ Dr. Kempe; ‘Wasp’ Captain Pearse, The scores at the conclusion of the racing were: ‘Red Rover’ 3 points, ‘Decima’ 1, ‘Wasp’ 6, ‘Kathleen’ 7, ‘Blue Bottle’ 4. The competition being dead aft allowed of spinnakers being used, and ‘Kathleen’ only saved the race by arriving oft. ahead of ‘Blue Bottle.’ which sailed very well indeed. Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ody, and forwarded to the Eprror not later than the 20th of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Kingstown (Ireland) M.V.C.—The 5-tonners in this club sailed a match on June 19th, and after a splendid race in a moderate breeze the ‘Mirage,’ HE. Roe, 5; ‘Ulidia’ 0. On Wednesday, June 26th, ‘Miranda’ E. Roe, and ‘Ulerin’ sailed a 10-ton match, the latter winning. The 20-tonners out on Saturday, June 29th, were ‘Oona’ (W. Phelps and E. Roe.) ‘Jenny ; and ‘Queen Mab’ R. Roe. ‘Jenny’ totalling 6, ‘Queen Mab’ 4, as ‘Oona’ was not in trim. ‘Genesta,’ ‘Mirage,’ and ‘Surprise’ again sailed the 5-ton match on July 3rd, the latter leading in both stretches at the start, but getting passed each time by the other two which had a splendid tussle, of which the issue was doubtful, ultimately resulting in each winning a stretch and getting 5, ‘Surprise’ 0. cup Wind very The race for the 15-ton class Challenge was started the following Saturday, but owing to some dispute has, by the kind assistance of the Hditor of the M.Y. in giving a decision; been declared “null and void” and will be shortly re-sailed, when the report of all four cup races will be forwarded. ‘Ulerin’ again beat ‘Miranda’ in the 10-ton match on Wednesday, July 10th. Scott, The same boat did very well against ‘Ulerin,’ ‘Ulidia,’ ‘Jenny,’ and ‘Enid’ in the 15-ton class on Saturday, Aug. L7th, in a very strong breeze and nasty sea, and only for an accident to her main sheet and rudder would have got second to ‘Ulerin’ who came in first, ‘Jenny’ 2nd. Several runs had to be postponed, the weather being very bad. ports of these will follow. Re- “Surprise” (written ‘“‘Nameless” in last report) G. Cherry, 3; ‘Genesta,’ R. Roe, 2. ‘Jenny,’ J. Dolan, ‘Ulidia,’ H. Roe, and ‘Ulerin,’ R. Roe, sailed in the 15-ton class on the following Saturday, with the following result :—‘Jenny’ 6, ‘Ulerin’ 4, light. and ‘Queen Mab’ scored another win from ‘Jenny,’ Enid,’ ‘Miranda,’ and a new arrival not yet christened belonging to W. A. Dovigs of the Ghibs. result was: down, but fortunately was fished up a day or ‘Queen Mab’ decisively beating ‘Jenny’ the following Saturday. ‘Oona’ not starting. The 5-ton match the following Wednesday was postponed and has not yet been sailed. ‘Jenny,’ ‘Ulidia,’ and ‘Ulerin’ had a very good Clapham M. Y. C. (London.)—The club held their annual regatta at the Long Pond, Clapham Common, on Tuesday, Sept. 10th. The weather was all that could be desired as far as sunshine was concerned, but unfortunately the wind wag very light and variable, so much so that the last race of the day had to be abandoned. ‘The pro- gramme as arranged by the committee consisted of 4 matches, viz: 9, 6 and 8-tons, with an additional 3-ton match for the junior members of the club. The results were as follows :— 9-tion—‘Alice’ lst, ‘Pearl’ 2nd, ‘Dorothy’ 3rd,— 6 entries. 6-ton-—‘Hdith’ 1st, ‘Janet’ Qnd, ‘Superb’ 3rd,—9 entries. Junior 3-ton-—‘Eifin’ Ist, ‘Sandfly’ 2nd, ‘Midge’ 3rd,—6 entries. The Senior 3-ton match was postponed for want of wind, and will be sailed upon the first favourable opportunity. The event was a great success and everyone who took part in it enjoyed themselves. There weue two tents erected upon the margin of the pond, one for the convenience of the members to rig up in and the other for re- freshments, Many friends of members were present, including several ladies who kindly undertook to look after providing tea. In the evening the members of the club met at the Club house and sat down to a good supper, after which a very pleasant evening was spent. A 6-ton match was sailed on Sept. 14th, there were 7 entries and the result was: ‘Sorais’ Ist, ‘Arrow’ 2nd, ‘Coquette’ 3rd. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN Corinthian M. Y. C. (London. )—The tropical weather and want of wind we have experienced during the last 3 or 4 weeks has stopped our sport, so the only match we have had since our last report was that on Saturday, 14th Septem- ber, when there was a strong breeze from the E.N.E, and a fall of about 25 in the temperature. Several of our members being away for their holidays, only four 10-tonners turned up at the start; these were ‘ Bessie,’ ‘ Neptune,’ ‘ Neva,’ and ‘Primrose,’ and after two hours’ sailing, on the tournament system, the scores were found to be: ‘Neva’ 27 points, ‘Neptune’ 25, ‘Primrose’ 14, ‘Bessie’ 11. It will be seen that ‘Neva’ and ‘Neptune’ took the prizes after a very close contest.—‘Neptune’ is a new boat of Mr. Ramp- len, junr., and from the position she gained on this her first trial, it is evident that she is destined to prove herself a worthy successor to his old champion, which he has lately sold to a Manchester gentleman. His new model is the same dimensions as the old one, viz., 414 x 74, but she is about din. deeper, so she should be a more powerful boat in a good stiff breeze.—-The first trial match for the cup won by us on WhitMonday, is to take place on 5th October, and as it has to be won three times by the same boat, some exciting scenes may be expected, for at least 4 or 5 weeks, as besides the new ‘Neptune,’ Mr. Hugo (of ‘Neva’) has a 424.x 7 in hand, with which he will no doubt do his best to secure the coveted cup. Gateshead M. Y.C_—The members of this club had an open race for all sizes of yachts, on Saturday, Sept. 7th, with time allowance at start. 24 models entered, and with anise steady breeze from the east, the officials decided for a beam race, and some capital sailing ensued; so close were some of the competing boats that the acting judge, Mr. Tindale, had to sight the imaginary line very closely to decide the winner. Mr. G. Huniley officiated as starter, and in-the final Mr. Fanning’s ‘Falcon’ won 1st prize, Mr. Crimson’s ‘Orlando’ 2nd, and Mr. J. W. Wood’s ‘Katie’ 3rd. Manchester M. Y.C.—DSince last report we have sailed two matches for prizes given by members. The first was for ten tonners, and brought out nine entries. Heat 1 :—‘America’ Mr. Corbett; ‘Genesta’ Mr, Tiller; ‘Rose’ Mr. Dempsey. Heat 2 :—‘Petrel’ Mr. Robshaw; ‘Hilda’ Mr. Wrigley; ‘Aphrodita’ Mr. Tomkins. Heat 3— ‘Sunflower’ Mr. Dempsey ; ‘Maggie’ Mr. Crickett; ‘Gladys’ Mr. Osborne. Some very close racing ensued, ‘Rose,’ ‘Petrel,’ and ‘Sunflower’ winning their respective heats. In the final, ‘Sunflower’ succeeded in defeating her AND CANOEIST. opponents pretty cleverly. 185 The second race was a handicap, which brought out: Heat 1 :— ‘Hilda,’ ‘Dodo,’ ‘Alma,’ ‘Jeannetta.’ Heat 2 :— ‘Petrel,’ ‘Rose,’ ‘Ben-my-chree,’ ‘Isabel.’ Heat 38 .:—‘Dolphin,’ ‘Maggie,’ ‘Cygnet.’ ‘Dolphin,’ ‘Ben-my-chree,’ and ‘Jeannetta’ won their respective heats, and sailed in the final for the three prizes, with the following result :— ‘Dolphin’ first, ‘Ben-my-chree’ second, and ‘Jeannetta’ third. On Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2 steamer race should have been sailed, but on the members going to the boat-house they found it had been entered the night before and one steamer stolen (taken clean away,) the engines and pumps gone out of another, and the engines so much damaged of another (in a vain attempt to get them out of the boat) that it will take some time to repair. ‘This atfair, as may well be imagined, cast a gloom over the afternoon. The police are using their utmost endeavours to find out the thieves, and are in great hopes of doing so. Weappeual to every model-yachtsman to keep a lookout for the stolen property, as we fancy they will be offered for sale. The steamer which is stolen is 5ft. Gin. or thereabouts, is a model of a torpedo boat, has single engine, boiler loco. type pumps, &¢. The propellor shaft runs through the bottom of the boat. The engine stolen is a tandem compound (single) with flywheel and pumps attached. These things are very valuable, being constructed entirely on scientific principles, and have cost their respective owners alot of money. Any information will be gladly received by the police or the Ton. Secretary. Dundee M. Y.C.—This club resumed its sailing matches on Saturday, 24th Aug., at Stobsmuir Pond, and a very interesting series of races took place. By the kindness of the following gentlemen a special match for 15-tonners was held :— Hirst prize of £1, presented by Mr. James Gordon Lyon, of Gourlay Brothers’ Dundee Foundry ; second prize—a medal presented by Captain Nairn, Victoria Street ; and third prize of a pair of boots, presented by Mr. James Kerr, shoemaker, Wellgate. An extra number of yachtsmen turned out. The visitors were also numerous, and took a very keen interest in the proceedings. By 3 p.m,—the hour for starting—the pond was covered with boats, all 15-tonners, and by 3-30 a start was made, when sixteen boats entered—four boats starting in a heat. Results: ‘Mary,’ T. M. Farlane, won the sovereign ; ‘Wildfire, Mr. A. Smith, the medal; and the boots were won by ‘Shark,’ Mr. J. Cant, senr. Mr. W. Anderson, Commodore, and W. Mains were umpires for the afternoon. for 10-ton yachts on Saturday, A special race 7th Sept., for THE two prizes presented by MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND Mr. C, J. Ferenbach, jeweller, Murraygate, and by Messrs. Glen Brothers, butchers, Watson Street. A third prize of 2s. 6d. was given by the club. The day being fine, there was a good turn-out of yachtsmen. ‘Thirteen yachts were entered for the race, and a start was made at 3-10. Final heat: A. Smith’s ‘Dane’ Ist, W. Mains’ ‘Topaz’ 2nd, J. Patrick’s ‘Banchee’ 8rd. Mr. Smith thus got half-a-dozen silver-plated teaspoons, and Mr, Mains a roast of beef, while the money prize fell to Mr. J. Patrick. The last race of the club this year will be for Lord Provost Hunter’s Cup, and an outing to Monikie or some other place will likely wind up the season. Montrose is also spoken about, as there is some talk of a club starting there. The Dundee club regret that the CANOEIST. of 19 points each. The 10-ton challenge cup was decided on Thursday night, July 4th, being won by ‘Ida’ Mr. R. Simpson. She has been much fancied throughout, and the opinion held of the little craft proved correct, for she won all her heats, carrying off the cup with a score of 23 out of a possible 24, having won 11 out of 12 races. Right throughout she has been hard pressed by ‘Genesta,’ Mr, Maynard, which finished with a total of 22 points. The contest for the cup has been very keen, and the best boat won. Lowestoft M. Y. C.—On Tuesday, 20th Aug., two matches by juvenile members took place, when there was a good attendance. The first Ferry one has got dormant, if not defunct, be- was for models not exceeding 24 inches in length, for this there were three entries, ‘Genesta’ A. H. cause Chaston; friendly matches between them were always keenly looked forward to. Scarbore’ M. Y.C.—The final rounds in the 4ft. length class for the Vice-commodore’s Painting were sailed on Saturday, June 22nd. As the heats were decided, members unfortunate in making small scores had dropped out until the final, when there were five starters: ‘Mayflower,’ D. Maynard, which had 16 points to the good, ‘G.O.M.’ H. Benton, 15, ‘Greyhound,’ G. Boulder, 14, ‘Ida,’ R. Simpson, 13, ‘Yorkshire Lass,’ J. Hudson, 12. With a splendid breeze we had two or three close and exciting races. In the first race, ‘G.O.M.,’ ‘Mayflower,’ & ‘Greyhound’ fell together, and the latter pulled the race off in splendid style, but the principal interest centred in the contest between the other vessels, as one of them was sure to win the prize. The ‘G.O.M.’ sailed a very true and steady course but ‘Mayflower’ kept running into the wind and appeared to have a regular fit of the shakes, so that by time half the course was covered was fully 50 yards astern. All at once Boreas freshened up and then ‘Mayflower’ woke and shewed her true and well-known form. Lying well over to her work she bowled along like a racer, not paying off a single inch. At 10 yards from the Winning post she was well upon her opponents quarter, and ranging up beam and beam both vessels sailing a splendid course, she passed the line half a bowsprit length ahead of the ‘G.O.M.’ This killed the chance of the latter vessel. Later on they fell together again at very close quarters, but on this occasion ‘G.O.M.’ had the lead. ‘Yorkshire Lass’ did very well in- deed, and for a light displacement, ‘Greyhound’ shewed to much advantage. At the finish of the racing Mr. Maynard was declared the winner of the prize, with a total of 22 points out of a possible 24. ‘Greyhound’ and ‘G.O.M.’ a total ‘St. Margaret’ F. C. Tansley; and ‘Amanda’ L. Raud. The match was a broad reach, the width of the pond, six courses, the wind blowing a gale. ‘Genesta’ came in first, ‘St. Margaret’ second, and ‘Amanda’ third, The next match was for vessels not exceeding 30 inches in length. For this two only entered, ‘Invincible’ Mr. Chaston, and ‘Spray’ Mr. Warren, but the ‘St. Margaret’ and ‘Amanda’ were allowed also to compete in order to have a good contest. A third prize was given by Mr. Hayes of the L.M.C., and Mr. F. Tansley. Mr. Hayes also kindly assisted im conducting the ‘ matehes on the occasion. In this match there were eight courses to be sailed over. This was a really excellent contest, the sailing properties of the respective models were well exhibited, the following being the results :—1st, ‘Spray’; 2nd, ‘Invincible’; 3rd, ‘St. Margaret..—-On Monday, 19th August, a competition between one of the oldest model yachts and one of the newest craft belonging to the town, took place at the yacht pond in a moderate 8.W. breeze. The two ves- sels were the ‘Pearl’ and ‘Our Boys,’ the latter being the newer of the two, the owners being Mr. I. Tansley and Mr. EF’. J. Tansley respectively. The newest boat obtained the victory, after having accomplished 8 courses. Result: Ist, ‘Our Boys’; 2nd, ‘Pearl.’ ‘Pearl,’ is more than 40 years old.—Sepi. 14th, 10-ton match ; entries, ‘Dart,’ Mr. Selby ( Hdgbaston club) ; ‘Swift, ‘Hrederica,’ ‘Our Boys’ and ‘Miranda’ (Lowestoft.) ‘Our Boys’ maintained the lead, ‘Dart’ 2nd, ‘Miranda’ 3rd. ‘To be sailed over again. Handicap match; entries, ‘Dart’ scratch and ‘White Swan’ (Hdgbaston), ‘Primrose,’ ‘St. Margaret’ and ‘Eureka’ (Lowestoft), First heat only sailed, ‘ White Swan,’ Mast. I. Selby, 1st, and ‘St. Margaret,’ Mast. F. C. Tansley, 2nd. ‘T’wo seconds per inch each length of the pond. Both yachts were well sailed by their young THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. captains. ‘St. Margaret’ has won 4 prizes this season already; her owner being our youngest member, and one of our best men. Mr. Taylor (Lowestoft W.P.) kindly arranged the handicap. Monday, Sept. 16th, a pleasant afternoon at the pond, with good number of members and ladies present. Myr, Beven photographed the pond and yachts. Amongst the visitors present were Mr. G. Hale (Serpentine), Mr. Webster Smith (Bradford), Mr. F. K. Selby (Edgbaston), ete. Some impromptu racing was got up, which resulted in some fine racing, especially between ‘Neptune’ (Serpentine), ‘ Dart’ (Hidgbaston), ‘Our Boys,’ ‘Wasp’ and ‘Pearl’ (Lowestoft,} Some of the ladies took part in the racing. A lady and gentleman from London had a very fine model steam launch, which excited much attention.—Several new models are about commencing, and we look forward to a good season next year. Serpentine M.Y.C. (London ).—On Aug. 24th, a 10-ton match was sailed for prizes presented by the Hon. Secretary. The match was sailed off in pairs, each pair sailing four boards together, the winners another four boards, and so on, till Wind W. moderate, veering the match ended. W.S.W. to W.N.W., trying both the steadiness of the models and the skill of their skippers. Seven starters : first round, ‘Mischief’ bt. ‘May’ ; ‘Formosa’ beat ‘Amy’; ‘Iris’ beat ‘Nancy’ and ‘Muriel’ sailed a bye. It was just the ‘‘survival of the fittest,’’ each winner scoring three out of the four boards. Second round: ‘Formosa’ bt. ‘Mischief.’ ‘Mischief’ with a little too much headsail for the shifty wind, ran off in the puffs and ‘Formosa’ scored three wins. ‘Muriel’ beat ‘Tris.’ Final round: ‘Muriel’ beat ‘Formosa’; a tough fight, ‘Muriel’ running off a little in the puffs, ‘Formosa’ going steadily ahead, so that the fourth board found them equal; on sailing off the tie to weather, both broke slightly, ‘Muriel’ quicker to luff, won, taking first prize ; ‘Formosa’ second prize; ‘Iris’ beat ‘Mischief.’ Another tough set to in same style as the first pair ; tyeing at the fourth board; on sailing off ‘Iris’ won, taking third prize. Only one foul throughout the match. Umpire Mr. Hale. There was much excitement among the clubmen during the early part of August, Mr. Hale having been observed to drag out the old ‘Mosquito’ from the bottom locker in which she so gracefully reposed for more than eleven months out of twelve, and when a wild rumour went round he had been seen with a lump of a certain much advertised soap and a varnish tin, the greatest excitement prevailed, some deed of daring was felt to beimminent. Nor did the interest decrease when it was announced that the long-deferred match between the ‘Mosquito’ 187 and the ‘Myth’ (Mr. Phelps, K.M.Y.C.) was to be sailed off. Wednesday, Aug. 21st, found a large and expectant muster of model-yachtsmen awaiting the fray. ‘Myth’ was there in charge of Mr. Burgess, and much interest and more opinions were expressed as to the result of the match, But the afternoon wore away and no Mr. Phelps appeared. The fresh gale that howl- ed around the boat-house and tore branches off the trees bore on its wings some strange murmurs-—more forceable than elegant ; something had to be done to relieve the pent-up feelings of the assembly, so the Serpentine men turned out a fleet, nine strong, all sizes and rigs, and had two hours’ sailing. How it blew! burst sails, broken masts and bowsprits told the tale; the lee shore a mass of leaves, small branches and general wreckage; then an adjournment was made and the ‘‘inythical” part of the affair was over. However, it appeared that Mr. Phelps had met with an accident while cycling, so that he had been prevented from keeping the engage- ment. On Tuesday, the 27th, the pair met, and in a moderate wind from the W., the match was sailed off. ‘Myth’ carrying her full suit, with square headed and jib topsails; ‘Mosquito’ under plain lower canvas without topsails. Score :—‘Myth’ 1; ‘Mosquito’ 9; the old boat winning the boards by about one third the distance. Mr. Hammond kindly umpired the pair. ‘Myth’ was 7 tons; l.w.l. 40 inches. Beam 5:5; ballast 214 lbs. On Sept. 7th, the ninth 10-ton match was sailed. Wind light N.N.E. with heavy showers. Jive starters: First division, ‘May,’ ‘Mischief’ and ‘Iris’ ; Second division ; ‘Formosa’ and ‘Amy.’ At the fifth board ‘Iris’ retired and the Umpire stopped the heat, starting the boats for the final hour. The chief fight laid between ‘Amy’ & ‘Mischief,’ both getting over the course with searcely a ripple on the water, indeed, it looked a flat calm, and yet eight boards were sailed in the hour ! ‘Mischief’ ultimately placing another first to her long list. Score :—‘Amy’ 14; ‘Formosa’ 11; ‘May’ 5; ‘Mischief’? 18. Umpire Mr. Hale. Qoarrvesporrderce, Letters must 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 EDITOR TONNAGE versus SAIL-TONS., Tue Eviror, Zhe Jfodel- Vachtsman. Sir,–I am glad to see that Mr. Phelps has, though seemingly on second thoughts, attempted some reply to my letter of June. I was surprised that the July number did not contain any direct reply to enquiries. Mr. Phelps requires to be again told that his 2§-rater is tantamount to a 30-tonner by ballast-tons! I certainly understood Mr. Phelps to single out Doris because it happens to be built on what he terms unsteady lines—not suited to a model ; now, in the August 188 number, I observe he THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN remarks that any other yacht would have clone as well, as an example. This leads to the reflection that if models are miniature ships—and not model yachts—why call them the latter and race them under yachts’ names! Again, what I advocate is zonmagi, pure and simple, and it is a matter of pure indifference to me and my system, what dimensions a man chooses for his vessel, so long as the dimensions represent a strict tonnage, and the class aimed at! It does not matter to me, orto my system, whether a man’s 10-ton racing yacht is 37ft. or 47ft. long: but what does matter, is, that the vessel shall be strictly classified as of its true tonnage,—and that the owner shall be perfectly free to select his dimensions, instead of being compelled to build within a certain length, as is the case by the penalty of sail-tons. If 37ft. can produce the fastest 10+ tonner, On a wide bean, let it do so, but that is no reason why 47ft. is to be excluded, and which latter length is sure to win on certain days,—and thus by offering a chance of a prize, tends to fill the number of entries for a race, and brings starters to the post! Sail-tons, on the other hand, inflicts a penalty for more length, and thus renders it very difficult to beat a particular vessel which dominates a certain class such as 1o-tons! Take for instance, the Vana, of Southampton. Who will care to build against it, when he understands that if he exceeds the length of the Mianxa he is penalised by having to sail with less canvas! At page 273 of Zhe Cretse of the Kate, 1 especially point out that on my system an owner can select amy dimensions he likes, and carry any canvas he prefers, In small vessels I advocate more dimension than ballast! The oris is on a very small dimension, being about 6’7 tons, whilst it carries the ballast forg tons! The Deci#ea, on the other hand, can be nothing less than an 8-ton dimension, and carries all the requisite ballast, on the fast reaching lines of the Southampton build, thus it is bound to beat the Dorzs easily on a reaching course, whilst the latter, being %-a-ton less by sail-tons also assists to explain the sailing. Can any of your readers supply the precise waterline length, beam, draught, and ballast carried, by Dectma, Yronne, Dis and Loris? The weather would just have suited a 37-ft., 8-ton dimension boat, or about 1600 square feet of canvas. The upshot of the sailing seems to shew that the Yrene is the master vessel of the four, and would have won but for misfortune. It appears to have led Decima for 30 miles, topmast, took second place. Aug. 13th, 1889. and then, losing Lam, faithfully, Ligut. MIDDLETON. AND CANOEIST, the competition we must have some sort of knowledge as to how many intend to compete, and the style of the drawings. We feel sure that when Mr. Phelps offers a prize, there are few who would be afraid of competing for it on the ground that partiality might influence his mind in awarding the prize, but io clear himself of the possible notion that such a thing might take place, he asked us to assist him in the task of judging. Now it appears that such a notion may follow us both, and if we can see our way clear to have the desigus judged as suggested, we shall both be glad of being freed from the position, AJL those who intend to compete should send an intima- tion to that effect, to us, in reasonable time, so that we may have an opportunity of stating a case when approaching the Yacht Designers on the subject.—-Ep.] ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. R.C.–A suitable place for a 15-ft. boat, and comfortable apartments could be feund at Barton. MODEL YACHT CLUB REGISTER. DUMBARTON.—Tonnace—Y.B.A. Station–Meadow Park D. Forsyth, 54, Glasgow-road. EDGBASTON (Birmingham).— Weight. Station —Hdgbaston Canal Reservoir. L. B. Chatwin, Wellington House, Wellington-road, Edgbaston, Birmingham. GATESHEHAD,—Tonnage—Y.R.A. J. Dobeson, 14, Claremont Place. Station—Gateshead Park, GLASGOW.—Tonnage.—”94”” Rule. Station.— Hillhead Pond. Thomas Caldwell. 109, Sandyford-street. GUERNSEY F. 1b. Tonnage—¥.R.a. Guerin, 25, High-street. Station—-Model Yacht Pond, HULL.—Kingston—Length taken on |.w.l.; also 10-ton class Y.R.A. Station—Club Lake, Inglemire Lane, Beverley Road. J. BR. Windsor, Bankside, Sculcoates, KINGSTOWN (Ireland.)—Tonnage, Y.B.A. Station—Kingstown Harbor. L. H. Douglas, 6, Marine-road. LOWE Se nmosenethud Tonnage. ‘, Emuss an – Symes. LEEDS.—Tonnage—Y¥.R.A. , Station.—North Denes. Marine Chambers, Lou fon Road . W. H. Fogg, New Market-street. LONDON.—London.—Length (1.w.1.) multiplied by beam, not to exceed 240, algo 10-ton class Y.R.A. and LL. & 8. A. 15-ton class. Station— Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, Messrs. Drinan & Toulmin, L.M.Y.C., Kensington Gardens, W. Serpentine—Tonnage—Y. R. A. and L. & 8. A. Station—The Serpentine, Hyde Park. G. Hale, I78, Hampstead-road, London, N.W. THE PRIZE COMPETITION, THE Epiror, dodel- Yachtsman. Sir, —As an intending competitor for Mr. Phelps’ prize, allow me to make a suggestion, which I hope will be taken without offence to any party. Without wishing to cast a suspicion of doubt on the ability of the Editor or Mr. Phelps to judge fairly and impartially of all designs, I should suggest that they be submitted to some well-known professional yacht designer, and that all drawings sent in should have a motto marked on them instead of the competitor’s name, which would be sent together with the motto in an envelope, not to be opened until the award is mace. You, sir, as Editor of this paper, are no doubt acquainted with a considerable number of the competitors, which might probably cause ill-feeling to arise ; and I cannot help thinking that it would be more satisfactory for the donor of the prize to abstain from taking part in awarding it. I feel sure that Mr. Dixon Kemp, Mr. Alex. Richardson or Mr. G. L. Watson, whose ability and integrity are above question, would he pleased to judge the competition, and that this would be a more satisfactory arrangement than that indicated in last month’s paper. Yours truly, COMPETITOR. [The suggestion of our correspondent by no means gives offence either to Mr. Phelps or ourselves, and shall be taken into consideration; not that we hesitate at the idea, but before troubling any of these gentlemen to judge in Clapham—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Clapham Common. W. d. Bailey, 94, Lorrimore Road, 8.E. Station.—Long Pond, George—Length on lw.l.; L.&9.4.; also 10-ton ¥.R.A, Statioa—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. E. 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GOLD, Vo, z, Gd; Amateur Joiners, Cabinet Makers, SMITH’S 193 for Model Yaehts’ Post-free, in 102, Packets: A NEW GLUE FOR Model Yacht, Canoe and Boat Builders, FOR es | camp”? Three places were voted for at the Meet, as indicated in our last report; and whilst Hollan d and Falmouth had a pretty close poll Lough Erne was very little behind. There are two other places, one suggested by Mr. Thorpe, and another which we venture now to suggest, that have not heretofore been under con sideration. They are not, of course, mentioned here with a view to competing with the places voted upon at the Meet, but are mentioned as future possible sites. The one is Bala Lake, near Snowdon, in North Wales, being at the head of that well-known beautiful canoeing river the Dee, which runs through Chester; and the other site is that of the Estuary which, running out beneath Conway’s suspension bridge, goes into Conway Bay. ‘The difficulty—if there is one—in this particular site might be the tide, though of this we have no data, Let us consider for a few moments the relative merits and demerits, advantages, and possibilities of the various places. It may be thought that it is all in good time, that even it is premature to dis- cuss a detail like this just now. Therefore, we feel justified in stating the reasons that lead us to make 194 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEISST. these remarks now. The first is that the more information we can procure, and the earlier it is procured, the better for all parties concerned. In the next place by early inquiries here we may gain particulars that will be helpful in future deliberations canoeist who states that the highest tide is about seventeen feet, and that they go down to nine. Again, we sought a personal interview with a late resident from the shores of the harbour, and he told us tnat the tide rises and falls but a few feet. Questioned as to the current he said it was almost in the following order :— imperceptible. as to the selection of a site. We will take the sites HOLLAND. There are one or two objections that struck a good many of the men in after discussion as fatal to this country as a site for the B.C.A, Meet. First, it is said by those who most recently visited the country that a fixed camp is an impossibility. In the next place the expedition would be partly dependent upon towage when sailing was impossible, Again, it will and upon an attendant “schkite.” take three days each way before the cruise or camp could be begun; and another objection—and this is fatal—that it is not in England but is abroad. Such a matter as the transit of a canoe from some remote part of England, Ireland, or Scotland to a favourable embarkation port would itself be a task of considerable expense, and would as well absorb ‘That Holland is a considerable amount of time. a delightful country to cruise in we all know, and that the Hollanders are a refreshing and fascinating people to live amongst we are also assured; but as a possible site for the B.C.A. Meet it has drawbacks which, to our thinking, are insurmountable, but which, perhaps, may be met. We shall be glad in our next to publish any reply that may be forthcoming to the objections that we have stated. FALMOUTH. The place that stands, perhaps, up to the present time as first favourite is that of Falmouth. We have been endeavouring to glean some particulars regarding this place, not only with a view to gratifying mere personal curiosity but with a view to answering any queries that may turn up regarding it, as well as to be informed, for one’s personal education on such matters, on all that is worth knowing. Falmouth Harbour is a water, in places at least four miles in breadth, at others less. Bays, creeks, and indentations are rather numerous; whilst the River Fal is navigable on a tide some thirteen miles higher up to the cathedral city of Truro. ‘ This would form one, at least, if not more very pleasant excursions. In other directions there are streams or creeks which are also navigable in the same way; there being altogether some thirty or more miles of navigable river all coming to the one centre—the harbour. THE TIDE, The tide is a matter on which opinions seem to differ, but we now repeat the statements given to us. The first authority says the spring tides are seven feet and the neap tides but four. The other week we caused inquiries to be made of a resident As to scenery it is described as very beautiful. The town of Falmouth itself is on the teens of thousands, and it is supposed that a camping ground may be got about a mile and a half from the tuwn, in view of some of the nicest scenery in the harbour. As to approaching Falmouth, the difficulties are From Scotland down either comparatively light. coast steamers ply and will bring boats to London; from London the Dublin boat would take them and deposit them on the pier at Falmouth, and thus, for some 25s. or at most, 30s. the canoes would go for the hundreds of miles more safely and with less trouble than a journey but a third of its length on rail, and at no more expense. Another point regarding Fajmouth must not be overlooked, and it is that of late it has come into fame as a seaside resort, and we are assured that ample accommodation for the “squaws’—-as they are termed in America—and their attendants — would be here found. It this can all be realized as we believe it can—Falmouth onght to be the most popular meet that we have yet held, because of the reasonable accommodation actually at the sea which the pace would afford our wives and children, &c., who might partially, therefore, participate in such pleasures, as the camp afforded, at the same time not forsaking the accustomed modes of civilized life from which the men are only too gladto be temporarily severed. ‘The idea suggested by one or two, that having had three fresh water meets it is time we sought a salt water one, is not a consideration to which one need attach much importance, though it has, of course, a right to be thought over. LouGH ERNE, The site we had ourselves the pleasure of suggesting was that of | ough Erne, and it met with quite as many votes as we expected considering that it was in a land against which there is too -much prejudice, and thit it was thought by some very inaccessible. To show our impartiality in this attempt ta analyze the various sites, the advantages and disadvantages shall now be stated as to these grand Irish lakes… Unlike any other or ordinary lakes with which we are familiar in England or Scotland the Irish ones are of vast extent and very varied as The to scenery and their geographical form. Upper Lough Erne is like a narrowing and expanding but vast river, the scenery different In the neighbourhood every few hundred yards. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST 195 of old Crom Castle and Lord Erne’s modern one there is a bay which for lovlieness we do not know to be equalled on any lake we have seen in Britain. There is a sight opposite Crom Castle with a woody background on which the camp might be fixed, amid a quiteness that will be perfect, whilst the bay as a sailing ground will be the most varied we have ever met with, opening out as it does in various directions, great bights and indentations extending miles in one direction to another, the scenery ever good. ‘The drawback to this site is that Newtown Butler, the only town in the neighbourhood, three miles away; but that is about would not bean in- superable difficulty as an extra junior camp attendant might be detailed off to make two or three journeys a day according to the wants of the men. River Erne which unites the Lower Lough Erne. There was a little flutter of excitement on Saturday week last, on the shore at Putney, when the spanking new gigs of the Ranelegh Sailing Club came one by one to the pebbly shore in front of the long terrace of boathouses. It was the end of the first race after a month’s interval, and the fact that a comparatively speaking small canoe was competing with its little low sails with boats of nearly 6ft. beam, with sails nearly Upper and One mile below the town the great lower lake begins. There is a little current over this mile up to the town but nothing serious. Just below Enniskillen there is a bay a mile and a half across by a mile in length; whilst in the distance the great lake stretches out to the horizon with its varied, wooded scenery. This bay and the adjacent stretches of the lake would make excellent sailing ground. The scenery here is not so good as lower down the lake or on the upper lake on the other site mentioned, but it is very nice. The facilities for getting to Ireland are simple and expedient. It is not more than some 70 miles from Dublin, probably less, and as steamers ply both to Belfast, Newry, Dublin, and Drogheda, all within easy reach for England, there is no difficulty so far as that is concerned. A general interest in the cruise or meet the Ulsterians would be certain to take. Bata LAKE. Regarding Bala Lake the area of the water is pretty considerable though not affording such unlimited scope as the last three, but at anyrate would be ample for sailing, for friendly races, and for general purposes, whilst as an outlet there would be the Dee to descend for those who wished to participate in that mode of cruising. It is fairly easy of access, and is situated amidst some of the grandest scenery in Europe. CONWAY. The Conway site has many advantages. When under the bridge and in the Estuary the water is of considerable expanse. The scenery is very beautiful, and for 20 miles up the valley of the Conway there is an uninterrupted panorama of peak, crag, wood, and water, until the charming village of Bettws-y-coed is reached. SEVERN. 3oft. high, led to a little piquancy and additional interest. There was a rattling breeze and one of the highest tides conceivable. The race was a very close one. The boats making a flying start the “Severn” was third over the line, and the third in rounding the Hammersmith buoy. ENNISKILLEN. This famous town of eight thousand inhabitants is situated practically at that part of the Narrows or the EDITORIAL NOTES AND COMMENTS. She lost first prize, eventually by two seconds only, but secured the second. —O— It was exceedingly stupid of our correspondent who wrote report of B.C.A. Meet at Windermere, to omit some of the most important things and to very clumsily insert others in a prominent way that were not so important, However, we have given him warning, and the probability is that his literary peregrinations will either cease or be of a superior character in future. ‘his happened too but a month after he had applied for a rise in his salary. —_—o-——. It is as well just to mention, however, that the report was written under very great difficulties which I will not weary the reader by going into, and an effort was made to get a great deal into a little space. Mr. Wilmer, reading the connection in which bis name was placed, sends the following : ‘““T see you have stated in the “Canoeist” that I was added to the Committee. I thought I had been added for two years.” Mr. Wilmer’s name was accidentally placed in that connection, but it was perfectly well-known to every reader of this paper that he had been on the Committee for over two years, and we regret the slip. —l0-— One of the two things which ought to have been mentioned, and which were omitted, was the tea at the Lake Head Hotel, where about thirty “chiefs” and “squaws” had a splendid tea almost equal toa Holborn Restaurant dinner ; and then, adjourning, the boats were rigged with and displayed Chinese ianterns suspended from mast to mast. An illuminated water procession followed and attracted a good many visitors to the shore. The boats performed sundry evolutions after being lit up, whilst the accompaniment of the sparkling, lively music of the banjo, and the stentorian songs of some of the male members blended with the other harmonies of the occasion. But I must not forget choruses were supplemented by ladies’ voices. 196 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST It is to be hoped that some steps will be taken to enable the best photographic results of the Meet to be placed before the general body of the members ofthe B.C.A. No doubt something will be done in this direction. We have seen a specimen of three or four of the operators, amongst which there are some beautiful pictures. One member has sent in the most artistic amateur photo I ever saw yet. Will the others hurry on to the Vice- Commodore their sets ? —_od-— We hope to publish in a short time the plans in the Canoeist of the fastest canoe in America at the present time. Mr. Stevens, the editor of Horest & Stream has been good enough to undertake to supply the same for the benefit of the readers of a race he did not win, and we regret to omitted, for the same stupid reason, say we to credit Mr. Bartley of Liverpool with the second prize. —_y—. THe New Lieurip WATERPROOF GLUE.—The “New Glue” Company, Shipley, (see advertisement in this issue) have brought out a new glue that will be welcome to every man that paddles his own canoe. We have just recived it, and before putting it to the test ourselves, made inquiries of those who had been trying it, and the answer was that for boats, ete., it was “first-rate.” This is a desideratum we have long been in search of, and we trust our readers will avail themselves of one of the small handy pots against the day of distress and leakage comes. the Cancezst. —Q-— ILLUSTRATION. —_o— To those who contemplate constructing can .es during the winter we should recommend them to wait till they can compare what they may consider the best points of this boat with their own ideas. —o— At least one ardent “annual” will appear in due course, that is to say the annual new one :—for a certain well-known canoeist is sitting in the stilly hours of the dewy eve drinking black coffee, and with a wet towel round his head is devising a new ‘boat for’go. He is too one Britain originals, and builds and rigs in a most original way. —Oo— I recently had the chance of trying to paddle a canoe with actually six hundredweight of lead as ballast on the keel and in the bottom of her hold. I must say the motion was more exhilarating than lively, more sure than swift, more given to develope muscle than peace. —_—o— This reminds me that I stood beside a wellknown club house up the Thames not long ago, where a lot of boat sailors were watching a canoe manceuvering, and they anxiously speculated as to what kept it up. Some said she hada tremendously deep keel, others that it had a huge centreboard the whole length of the boat, others that it carried a fearful amount of ballast, or no boat could be sailed so narrow in beam with all that sail up. So much for those who do not know anything about it. . A LITTLE SKETCH. Two months ago we gavea double-page illustration of R.C.C. doings, and we now give a page of suggestive “cuts,” by the same pen, taken from photographs-—very splendid works of art, too, they are—by Mr. Herbert Denison, of Leeds. ‘The little pictures are indicative of sunshine and shade, land and water. Mr. Charrington and the V.C. are easily recognisable. It is a conglomeration of pictures from several photos. NORTHERN NOTES. Since my last ** Notes,” the Tyne C. C. has had 4 camps, 4 new members, 4 new canoes, 1 sailing race, and 1 new boat-house, so that the members have not had much to complain about, except the distance to said new boat-house. The first camp was held at Tynemouth, about 6 canoes and nearly twice as many members arriving in Priory Haven, where the tents were pitched. The weather was fine, the breeze just allowing the canoes to carry their ‘‘seventy-fives” with comfort. The evenings were enlivened with songs, yarns, etc., and all hands had a very jolly time of it. The next camp was “up river” at Ryton, and as is usually the case with fixed camps up river, the majority of the hands had a rather lazy time of it, as far as canoeing was concerned. —_o-— Our transatlantic contemporary Forest G&» Stream comes out with a very full report of our Windermere doings, and I will ‘‘mail” (as they say over the pond) a copy to anyone who sends me stamped and addressed wrapper. —_—O0— ERRATA.—Mr. Gilbert Laws desires us to make a very important correction as to a Windermere race. Wecredit him by mistake with winning Another camp was held at Tynemouth, in the Haven. The usual half-dozen boats turned up, The wind, and the weather was simply perfect. which at first blew N.E., gradually chopped round to S.E., thus effectually knocking down the seas. Several most enjoyable trips were made to Marsden Rock and back. Some of the best sailing the members have had this year was experienced at the camp. MODEL-YACHTSMAN Certainly it was grand, flitting about from pier to pier, with sheets as taut as banjo strings, and bedies “hiking” out to windward to meet the puffs that sent the little craft slipping through the water at a rare rate, and all the while an admiring crowd of people promenading the piers and intently watching our every movement. Now and then a sailing boat would make its appearance, and then a race would ensue, which generally ended in the boat being left astern, much to the astonishment of its owner, who with head heavy with ballast, could not understand how a canoe with halt his sail-area could beat him. But all things must have an end, and soon there were only two canoes left to prosecute a week’s cruise on the Durham coast. AND CANOEIST The winner’s 197 dimensions are, are very fine, and she is built up to the limits of the new classification rules (printed in the February number of this paper) with the exception that her sheer is two inches over the mininum. Her owner deserves every credit, both as her designer, builder and rigger. “Cruiser” is a very nicely built and fitted canoe, with a flat floor carried well fore and aft; when sailed light she is very fast, but her owner heavily handicapped her by carrying some 200 or 300 Ibs. of ballast, a by no means light centreboard, and using the inboard position. The next Club camp was held up the river, with the good muster of eight boats. The weather was again fine, but the wind was only conspicuous by its absence, so for once the “peaceful blade” waxed energetic, Wylam and Prudhoe were visited, and once an orchard was sighted, when the following dialogue might have been heard: “Shall we?”-—“Let’s !”— 15\x 31″ x 11″, and she is a well designed and built boat, her lines She is 14.3 x 32 x 11. At last the Club has got a new boat-house, the old one was much too small, and had a very bad landing. The new one will have ample accommo- dation for about 40 canoes, and has a much better landing, and is opposite the finest sailing ground on the river, Prucas, T.C.C., B.C.A, HUMBER YAWL CLUB. At the Regatta held on Hornsea Mere, on Aug. How that yokel did grin, as he stuffed, for a few 31st, there were three sailing races in which H.Y.C, boats competed. The first was a handicap for ready to burst. I regret to report, that those who were left at the camp saw very little of those apples was: ‘Yum-Yum,’ B. S. Jacobs, rst; ‘Maude,’ coppers apiece, six coat pockets until they were or pears ! The sailing race (the first this season) for second class canoes produced six starters, viz:— ‘Sea-Lark’ ‘T. R. Chicken. ‘Midge’ T. Anderson. ‘Cruiser T. W, Deighton. ‘Sunbeam’ J. London. ‘Maggie’ G. U. Laws, ‘——’ W. E. Nicholson. Course, from the boat-house, at Dunstan, through the railway bridge at Scotswood and back, distance about 334 miles. ever, soon afterwards carried away C.B.’ guy, (she being fitted with a plate hinged to the keel) and retired. Meanwhile, ‘Sea-lark’ was being delayed some minutes with some refractory gear, but soon picked the others up, and before half the course was completed had taken the lead, which she held to the finish. Some pretty racing took place between ‘Cruiser’ and ‘ Midge,’ while ‘ Sunbeam,’ whose crew sat on deck for the first time, went very well. The corrected times were: ‘Sea-lark’ 1-16°3, ‘Midge’ 1°20°47, ‘Cruiser’ 1°23°30, ‘Cruiser’ entered a protest against ‘ Midge’ for going through the wrong side of the railway bridge, and the latter boat was disqualified. boats above 17 feet length. The order of arrival W. Field, 2nd ; ‘Iris,’ G. F. Holmes, 3rd. The third boat having an allowance of 3 minutes to receive from ‘Yum-Yum’ took the first prize by a bare margin of 10 seconds, The second was for the smaller class of canoe yawis, and as at a previous regatta, the time allowance was given at the start. Out of seven starters the ‘Ethel,’ G. F. Holmes, (scratch) won by 4 minutes, but the contest for second place between the ‘Sea Gull,’ J. H. Lonsdale, (scratch) and the ‘Cassy,’ H. Irving Foster, (z min.) was very close, the former taking second The wind, which at first blew half-a-gale, soon died down to a gentle breeze. At the start, ‘Cruiser’ got away first, followed by ‘ Sunbeam,’ ‘Midge’ and ‘Maggie’ in a cluster; the latter, how- mate THE prize by only § seconds. two rounds, about 3 miles, The course sailed was and as the wind was very light took some time to cover. A third race (for the small boats again) no owner sailing his own boat, was won by the same three boats, the wind falling almost to a dead calm. The races on the Mere this year have shown pretty conclusively that the centreboard canoe yawls ‘Ethel,’ ‘Sea Gull’ and ‘Cassy,’ in spite of a liberal allowance to the other boats, swept all the prizes. As a result of this it is quite on the cards that several more boats of the ‘Ethel’ type will be in commission next season. Already we know of two building, giving promise of keener sport in the future. On Sept. 21st, we brought 1889 boating season to a formal close, by a race (handicap) for large boats at Hornsea, which resulted in a win for the ‘Maude.’ This was followed by a supper at the Mere Hotel, with a pleasant little sing-song afterwards. Some f i t 198 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEISI!. 21 sat down to the spread, and brought real boating men’s appetites to it. In spite of this formal closing, doubtless advantage will be taken of every opportunity for sailing, and many of the boats will be in commission until Christmas, CANOEING NOTES. Canoeing has been now more or less a national sport for a quarter of a century, that is to say In a popular form. Canoeing existed as a sport and pastime in England, as we have recently learnt, from pre-historic days :—indeed, canoeing is the earliest species of aquaticsin the world. Pre-historic canoes have been dug up in Scotland on the banks of the Forth, and pre-historic craft have been unearthed by the devastating, iron-armed navvy in excavating the Manchester Ship Canal. It is to John MacGregor that the honor must be given for having really revived and popularized canoeing by those stirring books which all men and women, and certainly all boys, ought to read. Their titles are “Rob Roy on the Baltic,” “A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy,” and “Rob Roy and the Jordan.” They are picquant, terse, racy, religious, and are to be found in almost any library. By the sale of these books and the lectures which Rob Roy delivered in various parts of the kingdom, something like a hundred thousand pounds was raised for very laudable charities. The inauguration of the Royal Canoe Club may be said of itself to have inaugurated another stage or era of the delightful but romantic sport of canoeing. ‘Twenty years ago the club was founded, and in the teens of years ago, when it began to look healthy and prosperous, H. R. H. the Prince of Wales was asked to become Commodore, and the great club-—for such it may be termed in point of numbers and influence, received as it were a new birth by the Commodoreship, and by the fact that the club by royal letters is allowed to assume the name “Royal,” being one of the only two boating clubs in the kingdom thus designated, the other being the Chester Rowing Club, There are upwards uf two hundred members in the Royal Club alone. Of late other clubs have been formed on the Wear and ‘Tyne. Whilst a former branch affliated with the R. C. C. on the Humber has practically died out, its remnant still lives in the Humber Yawl and Canoe Club. The Clyde branch as a Canoe Association has practically ceased, being represented by about one canoeist, said to be the only one on the Clyde, The spirit of the old association, however, lives under the name “Clyde Lugsail and Canoe Club.”