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

CANOEIST —— —_ Ns <= bo ne F/” WCgek * . ta “ —— 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. 6, JUNE, All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed ‘THE EpItoR of The Modei- Vachtsman, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” | & CANOEIST RIE | pay N.B.—In sending for single copies, 3%d. in stamps must E. MARLBOROUGH & Co.,, 51, Old Bailey. : DVERTISEMENTS should reach this office not later A than the 21st of the month, to secure insertion in the following issue. Rates on application. 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The title assumed is Zhe Newcastle West End Model Vacht Club, too long to be pretty, and not nearly had named entitled it so the effective as if the promoters Aewcastle onl to.—Upwards as th ys ey were of 30 members have 102 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN already joined, some having models, and many have commenced to build 10-tonners.—The fol- | lowing are the officers elected :—President, Ald. Newton; Commodore, D. F. Black; Vice-Com., J. Sutton; Captain, E. Davison; Treasurer, W. Black; Committee, Messrs. Harris, Mathieson, Jones, Fleming and Wright; Secretary, P. Me. Gill, 19, Hamsterley Road, Neweastle-on-Tyne. —_0-— We congratulate the Dundee club on their continued prosperity, and more especially on their good fortune in having great improvements made at their sailing pond, the Magistrates haying made it a first-class place for model sailing. The Dundee club have adopted the plan of rating their boats by weight or displacement, and find it a very satisfactory plan, insuring a good and reliable type of boat, which closely approach each other in style and measurement, and does not lead in their experience to extremes. -——O— We have been favoured with copy of Rules and season’s programme of the Kingstown club. The first short and to the point, the latter full of fixtures promising good sport. 9 Inrer-oLus Matcu.—Aingston (Hull) v. Scar- boro’.—On May 4th, the clubs met at Scarboro’ and sailed a 10-ton match. 13 models from Hull and 20 belonging to Scarboro’ competed. The fixture unfortunately was not favoured with a reliable breeze, as the Scarboro sailing ground is situated in a beautiful valley, and in the direction from which the wind prevailed is shaded by high rising ground, which, adding attractiveness to the scene, yet spoiled the course of the wind, and consequently the sailing. In spite of this, however, merriment and good spirits prevailed amongst all, and all having to take the puffs of fortune good or ill alike, they rowed in the same boat and enjoyed the outing immensely. The Scarboro club behaved most attentively and handsomely, providing means of transport for models and owners to and from the Railway Station, and this first match in the Searboro’ water will no doubt lead to further friendship and competition between the two clubs. Want of space forbids a detailed description, but after many a vicissitude and fantastic breeze had changed the tide of fortune to one side or the other, the Scarboro’ club more than held their own. The 1st prize, a handsome marine picture painted and presented by Mr, Albert Strange, Vice-com. Scarboro’ Club, was won by ‘Ida,’ Mr. R. Simpson, (Scarboro’). Second prize given by the Scarboro’ club, was won by ‘Cassandra,’ Mr. N.H. Skow, (Kingston), and 3rd prize, the same donors was won by the ‘Albatross’, Mr. R. Cole, (Scarboro.) AND CANOEIST Doings of the Chris. Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ox/y, and forwarded to the EpIror not later than the zoth of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Glasgow M. ¥. C.—The club held their first regatta this season on Saturday, May 4th. There were only four entries, and with wind light and variable, a start was made at 5 p.m. ‘Blue Bell’ led the way, closely followed by ‘Sea King,’ while ‘Thistle’ and ‘Albatross’ fouled at start. The two latter having been separated and put about, ‘Albatross’ stood straight for the flags, followed by ‘Thistle’ which shortly drew ahead of her opponent, the latter being delayed by going aground. Meanwhile ‘Sea King’ and ‘Blue Bell’ were pretty well becalmed, and subsequently lost much time through wind changing after they had been put about. The finish was 1, ‘Thistle’; 2, ‘Albatross’; 38, ‘Blue Bell’; 4, ‘Sea King’. The regatta for second-class models ranging from 21 tons up to 40 tons, took place on Saturday May 11th, with a stiff breeze blowing. The course was a beat to windward and run home. As seven boats had entered, they were sailed in two heats, the winner of the first being ‘Laurel,’ and of the second ‘Merganzier,’ which came in with jib sheets and bobstay carried away. These two now entered the final. ‘Laurel’ started with the windward berth. ‘Merganzier,’ however, put about of her own accord before finishing the tack, and crossing her opponent’s bows, got the lead, which she kept till the finish. ‘Laurel’ however, reduced her distance on the run home by taking a shorter course, so much so that she was only a few mches behind at the flags. The run home, which was the entire length of the pond, was done in less than three minutes by ‘Merganzier.’ George M. V.C.( London )—Bince last report this club has been particularly busy with its Fiaster programme of matches. On April 20th, a, mixed match for all classes took place, entries : {st class, 10-tonners, Mr. H. Collyer’s ‘Petrel’ ; Mr. Davis’s ‘Juliana’; Mr. B. J. Collyer’s ‘Galatea’ ; and Mr. Tylee’s ‘Gwendoline’; 2nd class, 5-rating, Mr. P. Tatchell’s ‘Milly’; Mr. W. Greenhill’s ‘Mayflower’; Mr. C. Greenhill’s ‘Trex’; Mr. A. C. Stevenson’s ‘Nereid’; 3rd, length class, Mr. Toulmin’s ‘Iona’ ; Mr. Farrington’s ‘Foxhound’; Mr. G. Stevenson’s ‘Sphinx’ ; 1st class, allowed 2nd class, 30 secs., and 3rd class 60 secs. 2nd, allowed 8rd 30 secs. The wind was West and strong giving a run down and beat back. Scores :—‘Petrel’ 9, 1st prize; ‘Milly’ 9, 2nd prize, (‘Petrel’ winning by windward points.) April 23rd, Ist class, entries :— THE ‘Petrel’; ‘Galatea’; MODEL-YACHTSMAN ‘Gwendoline’; West wind, third suits carried. ‘Juliana’. ‘Galatea’ 23, Ist prize; ‘Petrel’ 16, 2nd prize; ‘Julian a’ 8: ‘Gwendoline’ 8. April 24th, a match was com. menced for valuable prizes, drd class boats. to be sailed for by Through want of wind it was posponed after 2 boards till 29th. The boats sailed in two divisions, Ist ‘Irex’ Mr. Wall; ‘Daisy’ Mr. Tylee; ‘Tara’ Mr. B. J. Collyer ; ‘Gazelle’ Mr. P, Tatchell; «Wendur’ Mr.’ W. Greenhill, 2nd ‘Clytie’ Mr. Adams: ‘Circe’ Mr. Allen; ‘Iona’ Mr. P. Toulmin; ‘Utopia ’ Mr. Davis; ‘Nyleptha’ Mr. C. Greenhill. ‘Tara’ and ‘Wedur’ in Ist division, and ‘Nyleptha’ and ‘Clytie’ in 2nd, started in the final, ‘Clytie’ Ist prize; ‘Wendur’ 2nd; ‘Tara’ 3rd. April 25th, Ist class, ‘Gwendoline’ : ‘Galatea’; ‘Juliana’ and ‘Petrel’ started, ‘Petrel’ 17, Ist prize; ‘Gwendoline’ 9, 2nd; ‘Juliana’ 7 ; ‘Galatea’ 38; April 26th, 2nd class, ‘Genesta’ Mr. B. Collyer ; ‘Irex’ Mr. CG. Greenhill; ‘Florence’ Mr. W. Greenhill; ‘Ustane’ Mr. Hollings; and ‘Milly’ Mr. P. Tatchell, started. ‘Genesta,’ Ist prize ; ‘Milly’ 2nd. April 27th, 8rd class, ‘Tara’; ‘Trex’; ‘Iona’ ; ‘Daisy’; ‘Wendur’; ‘Nyleptha’ sailed for Mr, Davis’s prize in very light wind. ‘Tara’ 13, lst prize; ‘Irex’ 11, 2nd; ‘Iona’ and ‘Daisy’ 10; ‘Wendur’ and «N yleptha’ 2. April 29th, lst class, wind South, areach, ‘Galatea’ ; ‘Gwendoline’; and ‘Petrel.’ ‘Gwendoline’ 16, ist prize; ‘Galatea’ 12, 2nd; Petrel 8, April 30th, 2nd class, 1st prize presented by a member. ‘Genesta’ ; ‘Mayflower’; and ‘Trex,’ finish ed in the order named, Serpentine M.Y.C. (London ).—On April 20th, the ‘Nellie’ met the ‘Neptune’ for anothe r trial ; saine conditions as before. Wind was 8. §. W. fresh and squally, giving a beat andru n. The ‘Neptune’ was at considerable disadv antage in the squalls, her third mainsail not being available, but despite that her bigger oppon ent could not better her previous performance. Score :— ‘Nellie’ 6; ‘Neptune’ 4, each board ‘Neptu ne’ won being a weather one. On May 4th, the first 15-ton match of the season was sailed in a moderate breeze from the S. E. shifti ng to the N.E. during the progress of the match , bringing out the sailing qualities of the respec tive skippers of the fleet. There were 9 entries. First heat: ‘Galatea’ and ‘Irex’ 15-tons (48 x8); ‘Arrow’ 10-tns and ‘Neptune’ 15-rater. Second hoat :— ‘Irene’; ‘Lorna’; and ‘Neva’ 15 tons; ‘Nancy’ 10 tons; and ‘Kelpie’ a new 15-vater. The first hour found ‘Neptune’ leadin g the first division with eight points; ‘Irex’ secon d with seven. In the second division ‘Lorna’ and ‘Neva’ tied with seven points apeice. was a most exciting one, The final heat the wind freshening | AND CANOEIS1, 103 slightly and shifting rapidly kept the compet itors’ ‘“‘weather eye” open in earnest. ‘Lorna’ Mr. Lewis, disappointed the spectators, but, considering that it was her owner's first match he deserves credit for the good score made in the trial heat, and the final tried the skill of much older hands at the sport. Score :—‘Neptune’ 17; ‘Trex’ 11; ‘Neva’ 12; ‘Lorna’2. Mr. Hale was warmly congratulated on his victo ry.—On May 11th, the first match for the Rear-commo dore’s challenge cup for the 10-ton class was sailed. Wind W., moderate and shifty. 7 entries; 5 started, ‘Gulnare,’ ‘Mischief,’ and ‘Ino,’ sail ‘Arrow,’ ‘Naney,’ In the first heat ‘Gulnare’ had a over, the ‘Ino’ retiring after board owing to her leaking badly. the second Second heat, ‘Mischief’ led with 12 points, ‘Arrow’ 10, ‘Naney’ 5. Final heat: ‘Mischief’ simply had to keep going to win; ‘Gulnare’ might have retired at the end of the fourth board with advantage to all concerned—the Umpire in particular, for the afternoon, which had been dull, at the half time began to drizzle, and finally settled to a “Seotch mist” that wetted all hands to the skin; how- ever, the row-boats gave no troubl e, a great advantage that must be set off agains t the discom- fort of rain. Score :—‘Mischief’ 7, ‘Gulnare’ 8. —Umpire Mr. Hale. forbay M.V.C.—On the 18th May, a match for 20-tonners was sailed, this being quite a new class, and the following competed :—‘Myosotis’ Mr. Lear, ‘May’ Mr. Thoms, ‘Florinda? Mr. Angel, ‘Thistle? Mr. T. |Slade , ‘Mira’ Mr. J. Jarvis, ‘Volunteer’ Mr. Evans. The wind was very flukey, course. On the and it took some time to sail the ‘Mira’ took first, ‘Volunteer’ 2nd prize. 15th, a mateh for entered :—‘Queen Mab’ Mr. 10-tonners, T. Slade, these ‘Naiad’ Mr. Vice-commodore Dixon, ‘Dot’ Mr, Reade, ‘Premier’ Mr. W. Brown, ‘Flow er of the Fleet? Mr. F. Jarvis, and ‘Eclipse’ Mr. J. Jarvis, and alter many changes of wind, ‘Naia d’ took first, ‘Queen Mab’ second prize. Myr. Dixon, our Vice-com., having decided not to take the prize it will be again sailed for. We have a prize list of about 20, including a handsome biscuit box for 20-tonners, a clock for 10’s, and a cup for the 5’s, given by Mr. Dixon, Vicecom. This gentleman has also provided a substantial boat- house for us. Mr. F. Dykes, 4 Hesk eth Crescent, has accepted the commodoreship of the club, Gateshead M. Y.C—The members of this club had a 15-ton class race at Saltwell Park Lake, on Saturday, May 4th. 10 models competed, and the sailing was witnessed by a good number of the public. The interest in model yacht sail- ing is gaining ground rapidly, and some very THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. TO4 prominent officials of our shipbuilding yards were present at Saltwell during the sailing. Major Dance officiated as starter, and Mr. Arthur Newail as judge, and the winners were : Mr. Nicholson’s ‘Valkyrien’ Ist, Mr. Appleby’s ‘Gateshead’ 2nd, and Mr. Tindale’s ‘Esmeralda’ 3rd. Scarboro M. ¥. C-—We opened our season with the first race for 3-footers on Saturday, April 18th, for a picture painted and presented by Mr. Dade. Unfortunately the weather was very coarse, but, no less than 19 yachts took part in the contest. A gale of wind raised a strong lipper on the Mere, and the snugly-can- vassed craft had everything their own way, three out of the nineteen gained the maximum number of points (6) while five others were one - within the maximum. The three were ‘Erratic’ G. Boulder, ‘Secret’ H. Benton, and ‘Pass By’ Geo. Sellers, and they have a good start for the prize, which will be decided by three other matches.—At the conclusion the day prizes were run off, the first going to ‘Secret’ Mr. H. Benton, and the second to ‘Albatross’ Mr. R. Cole.— Saturday, April 20th, the first match for 20tonners, for a valuable silver cup presented by Lieut.-Col. Steble. Weather fine with a steady strong breeze, large number of spectators to witness the match. Only 6 craft were entered as the inducements held out hitherto for twenty-tonners have not been adequate, but there is no doubt the class will rapidly grow with such a stimulus as the Vice-president’s cup. The heats were soon decided as the splendid breeze bowled the yachts along in grand style. A good race was witnessed between ‘Greyhound’ Mr. Boulder, and ‘Yorkshire Lass’ Mr. Hudson, and later ‘Yorkshire Lass’ sailed a splendid race with ‘Mayflower’ Mr. D. Maynard. The ‘Vereta’ Mr. Geo. Sellers, had much the best of it in each of the heats and scored the maximum points for the day. The cup must be won three years, not necessarily in succession, before leaving the club, and four matches each year will be sailed for it, the owner of the model gaining most points to be the holder for the time being. Day prizes were won by the ‘Greyhound’ and ‘Mayflower.’ Saturday, April 27th, a match for |10-tonners had to be postponed, the wind blowing in semicircles all over the Mere so that no satisfactory sailing could be obtained. Saturday, May 4th, we held an inter-club match with the ‘Kingston’ (Hull) report of which appears elsewhere, and we would wish before concluding this notice to express that the visit of this distinguished and veteran club to the Queen of Watering Places, headed by its able Commodore Mr. T. A. Bruce, his officers and members with their friends, gave us most unqualified pleasure, and though “Boreas” reigned at times in a most fickle humour down the Weaponness Valley, yet satisfaction was felt on both sides at the termination of a friendly meet between club and club, one of the very best incentives to the continued advancement and prosperity of model-yachting, and it was with regret when time was up that that we bade adieu to the ‘‘Kingstonians.” The ‘Annie,’ ‘Erratic,’ Ida,’ ‘Secret,’ ‘Eva,’ and ‘Florence,’ have been chosen to represent Scarboro’ at the forthcoming East Coast Challenge Shield contest. Kingstown (Tveland) M. Y. C. — This club opened the season with a 10-ton match on Wednesday, May lst, for which Shamrock’ J. Dolan and ‘Miranda’ E. Roe, were entered, the former winning.—Saturday, May 4th, ‘ Enid,’ ‘Jenny,’ ‘Ulidia,’ and ‘Queen Mab,’ belonging to L. . Douglas, J. Dolan, E. Roe, and R. Roe respectively, were entered for the 20-ton mateh, ‘Enid’ winning, ‘Jenny’ second.— Wednesday, May 8th, ‘Priscilla’ R. Roe, and ‘Mirage’ E. Roe, sailed a 5-ton match, the latter winning.—Saturday, May 11th, three 15-tonners, viz: ‘Ulerin,’ ‘Shamrock’ and ‘Ulidia,’ sailed, the first-named winning all through, the latter second.—‘Ulerin’ beat ‘Miranda’ the following Wednesday, in the 10-ton match; and tied with ‘Jenny’ in the 20-ton match on Saturday, May 18th. Bradford M.Y.C.—B8ince last report, regular weekly matches have been sailed, the usual 5 or 10-ton match being on one oceasion changed to a “hurry-scurry” for all club boats—The winners in the 10-ton class during the month comprise ‘Phantom’ R. Walmesiey, ‘Marguerite’ F. CG. Webber, and ‘ Mary’ W. G. Richardson. The 5-ton matches were won by ‘ Irene’ (2) W. G. Richardson, and ‘Spitfire’ (1) Jos. Lockhart. The “hurry-scurry’’ was very good value, altho’ the wind was light, a few inches separating the 4 leaders at the finish. Mr. R. Waimesley’s sc. ‘ Waterwitch’ took first prize, Mr. I. Webber’s ‘Marguerite’ received second prize for yacht next across the line in another class, and Mr. Donald Wild took third prize with his little ‘Fimid’ ( 24in.) for the first past the mark boat in the length class.—The ‘gay photographer” was much in evidence during the race, and several good shots have been made.—Next Saturday (May 25th) we go to Leeds, to give our brethren there a “wee” start, and with fine weather, and a fair breeze, we hope to inoculate many doubting ones with “buttock-line”’ and/or ‘“‘midship-section” lymph. —The great theme and all-absorbing topic now is the East-Coast Challenge Shield. Should fortune so favor one of our boats as to run her THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN up so high as a semi-final, her owner had better AND CANOEIST. TOS winner of the cup, is quite a young lad. at once retire from local model yachting. His reputation would be made. Further effort might The medal fell to the Commodore. dim the lustre of such great esteem. Leeds M.Y.C. —We are very pleased to state that this club, started a month ago, bids fair to Dundee M. Y¥. C.—This club held a sort of gala day on Saturday, 4th May, in honour of the re-opening of the pond after extensive alterations. The weather was favourable for yachting, and there was a large attendance of spectators. There was a good turn-out of yachts, especially of the 5-ton class. The exhibition of sailing was capital, and a good afternoon’s sport was enjoyed. Satisfaction was expressed at the alterations which had been made on the pond, and with good weather conditions a successful become Saturday, May lith. A splendid success, help and sympathy taken in the club. by the members, again proves the old saying ‘‘ nothing succeeds like success.”’ We have secured as our president a gentleman who is well-known in Leeds for his liberality and large-heartedness in supporting any movement that will be a benefit to his town, viz: Mr. Alderman North. When we consider the objects for which the club has been formed, 1.e., to provide instructive and healthy exercise and outdoor recreation, etc,, we may fairly say that it must prove of benefit to the town. We have also got as patrons several influential gentlemen, and are season is anticipated. The club held its first annual cup race, that for 5-tonners, at Stobsmuir on a great coming from all quarters ; and the keen interest breeze prevailed from a good direction, and there was a good turnout of yachtsmen and their 5-tonners. A good number of spectators was also present, and by three o'clock, the starting hour, the pond hoping to receive some practical help and its surroundings presented a very lively the stocks, and two or three steamers in hand. scene. On Saturday, May 25th, the Bradford club are coming to give an exhibition of yacht sailing on one of our lakes at Roundhay Park, which we trust will do us a lot of good; they deserve qur The pond was cleared by Commodore Anderson, and Captain Nairn was chosen umpire for the afternoon, the Commodore being interested in the race, and therefore unable to act. Sixteen yachts entered for the race, four in each heat. The course was two beats to windward, and one run. First heat: J. Patrick’s ‘Lena’ came in first in 10 mins. 80 secs., J. Cant, warmest thanks for the kindness shewn to us on all occasions when we have sought their assistance. Through the kindness of our Vice-President (A. Fordsmith) an album, value £1/1/0, will be offered as a first prize to be contested for amongst the Bradford members. sen.’s ‘Thorne’ being second in 10 mins. 31 secs. The second heat was won by W. Anderson’s ‘Tourist’? in 9 mins. 30 secs., J. Cant, jun.’s ‘Tina’ being second in 10 mins. 21 secs. Inthe Manchester M. Y. C—The second fixture of this club took place on Saturday, May 11th, on the Levenshulme reservoir, and was for 10-ton yachts. The distance was four lengths of the lake, sailed in three heats. The prize was given by Mr. J. Dempsey. Appended are the results: 1st heat, Mr. Cricket’s ‘Maggie,’ Mr. Corbett’s ‘Naiad,’ and Mr. Gill’s ‘Laura.’ ‘Naiad’ won, after a good race, by 6 points. Heat 2: Mr. Tompkin’s ‘Aphrodita, Mr. Saunders’s third heat, D. Rowney’s ‘Emma’ was first in 9 mins. 5 secs., D. Wood’s ‘Alert’ second in 10 mins. 380 secs. The fourth heat was won by W. Maine’s ‘Gracie’ in 9 mins. 80 sees., T. Me’ Farlane’s ‘Maggie’ being second in 10 mins. 30 secs. Fifth heat :—Ist, J. Patrick’s ‘Lena,’ 9 mins, 10 secs.; 2nd, D. Rowney’s ‘Emma,’ 9 mins. 20 sees. Sixth heat :—-lst, W. Anderson’s ‘Tourist,’ 8 mins. 25 secs.; 2nd, J. Cant, sen.’s ‘Thorn,’ 8 mins. 35 secs. Inthe final heat D. Rowney was first in 9 mins., and Commodore Anderson second in 9 mins. 40 secs. ‘Cygnet’ and Mr. Hargreaves’s ‘Arab.’ there being only 2 mins. It will be 6 sees. of difference in all the seven heats from first to last. This was the most closely contested race which has yet taken place in all the club’s history, although not quite the fastest. A very keen interest was taken in the afternoon’s sport b some of the spectators, notably Mr. Bell, Messrs. Gourlay Brothers’ new manager, who inspected all the boats very closely, more especially the winners of the several heats. D. Rowney, the An even start was effected, when ‘Arab’ made a little headway, but ‘Cygnet’ soon overhauled her opponent, and ran clear through the first course, ‘Aphrodita’ second. In the final course ‘Arab’ was first, ‘Cygnet’ second on the start, but the latter made a clear tack, and won the race by 6 points; ‘Arab’ second, by 8 points; and ‘Aphrodita’ third, by 3 points. Heat 3: Mr. Dempsey’s ‘Rose,’ Mr. Wrigley’s ‘Hilda,’ Mr. Robshaw’s ‘Petrel’ and Mr. Landfestney’s ‘Foam,’ ‘Hilda’ and ‘Rose’ finished first and second in the first noticed that all the winning boats sailed very closely, from our Mayor (Mr. Ald. Ward.)—Our list of members has reached about 30, and we hope by another month to make it 50.—We have several boats on || course. ‘Hilda’ and ‘Petrel’ lost points int this heat by tacking into the side, and the heat was 106 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN won, after a capital race, by ‘Rose’ securing four points, ‘Hilda’ second, by three points, and ‘Foam’ third, by three points. Final heat: Mr. Corbett’s ‘Naiad,’ Mr, Saunders’s ‘Cygnet,’ and Mr. Dempsey’s ‘Rose.’ In the first course a keen race was contested, the yachts being almost abreast and ‘Cygnet’ afterwards leading, but eventually ‘Cygnet’ and ‘Naiad’ fouled on the first tack, which necessitated the heat being restarted. On the race being resumed ‘Naiad’ wou the first heat easily, ‘Cygnet’ being second, and on the return journey ‘Cygnet’ lead, closely followed by ‘Naiad, the latter winning easily. On the third course ‘Cygnet’ led by two-thirds the distance, but by a clear tack ‘Rose’ won. In the last length ‘ Rose’ took the lead, but ‘ Cygnet,’ showing superiority of sailing powers, won the first prize by 6 points, ‘Rose’ second by 4 points, and ‘Naiad’ third by 3 points.—A handicap took place on Saturday, May 18th. Much interest was manifested in it, as Mr. Storey, one of the club members, gave a valuable prize for the winner. The courses were the usual distance, and almost throughout the whole of the races the wind was favorable. The following are the results—-Heat L: Mr. E. G. Brockbank’s ‘ Lone Star, Mr. Robshaw’s ‘Petrel,’ Mr. Wilson’s ‘Dodo,’ and Mr. Wilkin’s ‘Paris.’ ‘Petrel’ won the heat by 5 points; ‘Dodo’ second by 4 points, Heat 2: Mr. Robshaw’s ‘Pearl,’ Mr. Osborne’s ‘Isabel,’ Mr. Corbett’s ‘Naiad,’ and Mr. Demp- sey’s ‘Rose.’ ‘Isabel’ was the winner of the heat by 64 points ; ‘Rose’ second by 52 points. Heat 3: Mr. Dempsey’s ‘Jeannitta,’ Mr, Hargreave’s ‘Neptune,’ Mr. Wrigley’s ‘Hilda,’ and Mr. Tompkin’s ‘Ben-my-Chree.’ Almost at the conclusion of this heat ‘Hilda’ made rapid progress, making a splendid straight course through without a tack, thus winning the heat by 3 points. ‘Neptune’ was second, 2 points ; “‘Ben-my-Chree’ next, 6 points; and ‘Jeannitta’ last, 2 points. Heat 4: Mr. Corbett’s ‘America,’ Mr. Storey’s ‘White Wings,’ Mr. Holme’s ‘OH,’ and Mr. Gill’s ‘Heerton,’ ‘Egerton’ won by 2 points, ‘Oll’ being second by 1 point. For the final heat ‘Petrel,’ ‘Isabel,’ ‘Hilda,’ ‘Egerton,’ and ‘Rose’ started (‘Isabel’ and ‘Rose’ having divided honours in the second heat.) Unfortunately almost a dead calm prevailed. ‘Petrel’ won the handicap by 5 points; ‘Isabel’ second, by 3 points; and ‘Rose’ and ‘Ben-my-Chree’ dead heat by 2 points each. Mr. C. G. B. Corbett ably superintended the races. Corinthian M. Y. C. (London. )—The fine weather with which we were favoured during the Easter holidays, was taken full advantage of by the members of the club, as they had four matches all of which were productive of first- AND CANOEIST. rate sport. The first on Friday morning from 8 to 10-30, in which the following 10-tonners contested for a prize given by Mr. Jordan, and two other prizes from entrance fees. ‘Arrow’ Mr. Ramplen; ‘Dahlia’ Mr. Chureh; ‘Neptune’ Mr. Ramplin, Junr., ‘Petre? Mr. White; ‘Primrose’ Mr. Church, Junr.; ‘Sunbeam’ Mr. THugo. Twelve heats were done by the first two divisions and ten by the third, and resulted as follows :-—— ‘Neptune,’ 25 ; ‘Primrose,’ 14; ‘Dahlia,’ 21 ; ‘Petrel,’ 21; ‘Arrow,’ 18; ‘Sunbeam,’ 19. ‘Dahlia’ and ‘Petrel’ being equal another heat had to be sailed, which was won by ‘Dahlia,’ so she had to try in the final eight heats against ‘Neptune’ and ‘Sunbeam.’ After a well-contested race ‘Sunbeam’ took first prize by 15 points, ‘Dahlia’ second with 8, and ‘Neptune’ third with 7 points. The second match was on Saturday trom 8 to lla.m., for prize given by Mr. Hugo, and two other prizes from entrance fees. ‘here was a splendid breeze from W.8.W., and the same five 10-tonners, ‘Vanessa,’ eight tons Mr. Ramplen; and the 7 ton ‘Maud,’ Mr. Wood, were ready for the start when time was called. Result :-— 22; ‘Petrel,’ 27; ‘Dahlia,’ 11; ‘Maud’ ‘Primrose,’ 10; ‘Sunbeam,’ 12; ‘Vanessa,’ 10; ‘Neptune,’ 25; so that ‘Vanessa,’ ‘Neptune,’ ‘Petrel,’ and ‘Sun- beam’ were left to compete the final ten heats. These were all done in capital style, ‘Sunbeam’ making 20 points, ‘Neptune,’ 15; ‘Petrel,’ 18; and ‘Vanessa,’ 17; but ‘Sunbeany’ not being eligible to compete for the prize given by her owner, the first prize went to ‘Petrel,’ ‘Vanessa’ and ‘Neptune’ taking second and third.—The third match was on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 0’elock, the first prize being one given by a lady friend, and two others from the entrance The same fine breeze still continued. fees. Another splendid race was sailed by the 10-tonners ‘Dahlia,’ ‘Neptune,’ ‘Petrel,’ ‘Primrose’ and ‘Sunbeam,’ with the ‘Vanessa,’ a new 8-ton (Mr. Ramplen). 12 heats were done by all, and the result was: ‘Primrose’ 22, ‘Vanessa’ 10, ‘Dahlia’ 18, ‘Neptune’ 24, ‘Petrel’ 15, ‘Sunbeam’ 27, so that ‘Neptune’ ‘Primrose’ and ‘Sunbeam’ ‘Neptune’ had had to try in the final 8 heats. the best of them all, and won a splendidly sailed race with 20 points and got first prize, ‘ Prim- rose’ taking second with 5 points, and ‘Sunbeam’ third with 3 points—The last match came off on Monday morning from 7 to 11, for a prize presented by Mr. Church, 2nd and 3rd prizes from entrance fees. The following competed: ‘Arrow’ Mr. Ramplen, ‘Lively’ Mr. Jordan, ‘Maud’ Mr. Wood, ‘Neptune’ Mr. Jordan, ‘Petrel’ Mr. White, ‘Primrose’ Mr. Church, junior, ‘Sunbeam’ Mr. Hugo, all 10-tons except ‘Mand’ which was 7-tons; and we may here say that she sailed remarkably well, but as there is no al- THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN lowance for difference in size she did not manage to take any ofthe prizes. The first two divisions sailed 12 heats, and the other 16 heats with the following result :—‘Maud,’ 3; ‘Petrel,’ 18 ; ‘Primrose,’ 23; ‘Arrow,’ 19; ‘Lively,’ 23 ; ‘Neptune, 35; ‘Sunbeam,’ 22; so that ‘Lively,’ ‘Neptune,’ and ‘Primrose’ had to sail the final 10 heats. ‘Lively’ unfortunately sprung a leak, so she had to retire at the fourth heat, and ultimately ‘Neptune’ won first prize with 20 points, ‘Primrose’ second and third prizes with 12 points. The latter was admirably handled by her owner, a youth of 15 and the youngest member of the club, and deserves great credit for doing so well in all the matches, (Remainder of report held over.) SUPPLIED TO {ISSUE “FAMOUS SUBSCRIBERS STRICTLY ONLY. LIMITED. CLYDE YACHTS.” A Series of Over Thirty Large Coloured Plates, and numerous small SKETCHES of Clyde Regatta incident, from Drawings by HENRY SHIELDS, with Descriptive Letterpress by JAMES MEIKLE, Author of **Yachting Yarns and Clydesdale Sketches’—to be published in ONE LarGre VOLUME, 20 x 15, on superfine paper cloth, elegant bevelled boards. MR. JAMES BAKER, special representative of Messrs. Blackie & Son, Publishers, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh, is now on a visit to HULL and District, with specimen of above interesting work. Any gentleman connected with YACHTING or SHIPPING whom he may overlook calling on—desiring to see the specimen and add his name to list of subscribers—will, by addressing a post card to Mr James Baker, 37, Clarendon St., Spring Bank, Hull, be immediately waited on. Correspowdeitee, 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 THE 25-RATING MODEL, THE Epiror, Afodel- Vachtsman. SiR, —Mr, Phelps’ latest design in your May number will make a good 30-ton cruising yacht, but it will not race along with 30-ton racers! Even a good 25-tonner would beat it ! Those who imagine that they will ever obtain the pattern for a racing yacht from this class of model as now made, labor under a great misconception. Strictly speaking there is very little parity or similarity between the two, and this arises fundamentally from the fact that the scale of the yacht is in feet, whilst that of the model is in inches. It is quite true that aritifmetically and in numbers, inches can be used to represent feet,—but actually, avd in cvood, and under 15- tons, the inches do not express the model szjficten¢/y for the purpose of the racing yacht. The practical result of this appears in the sfeed of the model, and as will be seen, applies even to large ships. It is fatal in ether extreme! small yachts or large ships. Model-men wish their models to travel at the rates of from 4 to § miles an hour, and a similar high speed is and can be attained,— but only by surrep- tiously enlarging the size of the model. Thus we see models which the éad/ast decides to be from 18 to 20 tons, and even up to 30 tons,—we see these models raced as 10 tons,—and lookers-on, and owners, are deceived into thinking that Io- AND CANOEIST. tonners are making 4 to 5 miles an hour. 107 Should, however, a fair and actual ro-tonner be placed upon the water, then the speed which it attains to betrays he position, and shews that the actual 10-tonner is not heavy enough for the speed demanded. This calls for a reformation, and shews that as matters stand at present, the so-called model is no repre- sentation of a racing yacht, nor even of honest tonnage in a cruising yacht, nor indeed necessarily of a yacht at all,—but the fact remains, that in some cases these models have been constructed to the dimensions of commercial vessels. Now, both common sense and actual! results shew that when a commercial vessel is modelled 77 zzches, instead of being ui’ in feet, —the model in inches may attain to a greater relative speed, resulting from its bulk ia inches,—whilst the ship, on the other hand, and built in feet, is hy no means a fast vessel. CRearly 4 inches will vace through the water, whilst 4 feet will be sfew! Beam for beam, near the keel ! Practically we have to deal with the waser in either case, and thus, though in the ship, a bulky under section in feet may not give a-desired speed,—the same section when put into inches may attain to a high rate in the model—and a looker on might think to himself, zAat a splendid model, He pays, say 415 for this model and builds a ship on it, and is then mortified to find that the said ship is exceedingly dull, and will not make a speed at all! This is the sure and certain result owing to the model being totally unrepresentative of anything éuf itse/f7. The first reformation then required is to make the model represent the yacht,—and as racing is the object hefore us,—so the model should represent the racing yacht! (the April Nothing of the sort says Mr. Phelps’ in number) that is all theory, says he,—and then in an attempt to illustrate his case, he retires, not upon yachts in the plural. and not on tonnage in the aggregatescale,—but he singles out one vessel, the Deris, and then imagines that he scores a point, by saying that a model of the Deris, could easily be beaten by a steadier, but slower craft! Here, however, Mr. Phelps’ has simply proved my case! The Doris is actually about nine tons, and a model of true nine tons is foo small as a test! As 1 have said all along the ten tonner is too small, or too Zight, and the Dorts is even less, and I believe less than nine tons ! Moreover, Mr, Phelps requires to be reminded, that true cubical tonnage, can produce vessels, quite the match of the Horis, and also of nine tons and under. My book on Winning Proportions contains several dimensions which may be filled out up to nine tons, and defeat the Doris, whilst the ‘Cruise of the Kate” contains still more precise dimensions for nine tons! A first class set of dimensions is more than half the battle in a racing yacht, or representative model! For the purpose of so sma// a class as nine ton, a much steadier craft can be found in true tonnage, so that a reference either to the Deris, or any one vessel is absurd and shirks the whole question! The first reformation required is that the model shall represent a racing yacht! The second reformation required is that the popular class chosen in models, shall fairly represent tonnage, and be large enough to afford the sport desired, by attaining to a sufficient speed such as 4 to § miles an hour. This speed points distinctly to the class as 17 to 20 tons, of actual tonnage, in that the true ten tonner will not go the pace which is necessary for lively racing and enthusiastic sport, but as being only ten- tons is too small, both for speed and also as shewing the points of the yacht. The third reformation required is a true system of classification, as opposed to the bottomless fiction of the Y.R.A. ‘1730’ rule, and also, as opposed to the inconvenience, and meddlesome shortening of the vessel by means of Sail-Tons! The fourth reformation required is the total suppression of that laxity in designing, which has sprung out of the Y.R.A ‘1730’ rule, and which opens the door to that distressing state of things represented by 30tons racing as ten, and of course making a clean sweepof all the cups and prizes. There is nothing gained by leaving designers or draftsmen more room than the strict dimensions 108 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN of the cubical tonnage call for! In fact, this playing all parties, into the hands efa new profession called yacht designers is what leads to 3¢-tonners sailing as ten-tons! and calls for strict classification in order to bring about an honest state of things! Something could be done by the owner choosing a set of dimensions prior to consulting the designer, who the latter should then be instructed to draft the vessel to the best of his ability, and to contain so much ballast, and this will apply either to models or yachts. Yours truly, LIEUTENANT MIDDLETON. May 7th, 1889. INTER-CLUB MATCHES. [SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING AS MUCH SAILING, THE GREATEST NUMBER OF COMPETITORS IN WITH EACH RACE, AND THE MINIMUM OF FOURING. ] SiR,—This presumptuous heading will, I hope, stimulate others to improve on these imperfect ideas, as it is whata spectator would wish to see, and a competitor desire to take part in. Fouls generally appear to take place owing to more Starting in a race than the breadth of the water admits of ; from not allowing sufficient interval between the competing boats. Ten paces at least should separate the boats, The stations should be plainly marked and the Umpire should see that each boat starts from the appointed station. In starting to windward all boats should start ov the same tack, and the mainsail be guyed over to leeward. In running, in light airs vessels will twist about in spite of weighted rudders. The jibing line in running is very useful, fixed on the end of the rudder, and the other end of the line fastened to the mast on the windward side, so that the boom of the mainsail jibing over and acting on this line causes the vessel’s head to turn the same way as the boom, and soon brings the boat back on the right course again. Suppose we are going to have a match with four Clubs, each sending four beats. Write the names of the boats on pieces paper, fold, put the names of the boats of one club (we will call A) into one hat, the names of the other three clubs (B, C, D) into three other separate hats. Draw one bit of paper from each of the four hats ; then we have four boats, one from each club, ABC & D, drawn, To settle their position for stations, put into another hat four numbers, 1, 2, 3, 4, then let each of the four owners draw a figure out of the hat, the person drawing No. 1 to have first choice of position, which I suppose will naturally be the windward one; then draw again from the names, place four numbers, 5, 6, 7, 8, in the number hat, when 5 will have first choice. Another draw from the four hats, A, B, C, D, and from the number hat, g, 10, II, 12, then the final draws will give 13, 14,15, 16. Have 16 flags numbered 1 to 16, to be hoisted on the mast-head according to the numbers drawn. ‘The width of the water admits of 4 boats sailing in each division. The start is made from the windward end, Nos. I 2 3 4start first; as soon as these have started 5 6 7 8 take their place, and as soon as the first division have got a clear start of 2 or 3 minutes, so as to avoid being overtaken, the second division are started, the third and 4th divisions being started with the same precautions. The Umpire looks out for the mast-head numbers and notes the first and second boat im each divison. After the arrival of the 4th division, the first division have had ample time to trim for the run or reach back. No. 1, on the return journey retains the choice of station, which we will call Ne. I station. The four divisions are started with sufficient intervals to prevent one division overtaking the one in front, No. 1 has had the advantage of position both in the beat-towindward and in the run home, but now he has to move down to No. 4, number 2 becomes I, 3 bacomes 2, and 4 becomes 3. The reason for making the change after each alternate board is this, that by this means each boat works up to the coveted No. I, windward position ; whereas if the numbers were shifted after each board No. 1 and 3 would work to the windward berth, 2 and 4 would never get to it, AND CANOBEIST. never get a better place than No. 2 berth. Duration of Race.—The race is to be for 3 hours ; at the end of the first hour, the two highest in each division remain to sailon. We will hope that 2 boats of each of the clubs are left in. The boats must retain their original numbers. The four lowest numbers in each of the clubs left in will now sail against each other, say 3,6, 11,14. No. taking the windward berth, 6 second berth, 11 3rd berth and 14 fourth ; the next division will be let us say, 4, 7 12, 15, then 4 would take the windward berth, 7 the second berth, and so on, At the end of the second hour, the two boats scoring the highest in each division to sail for the finalhour. The prizes, according to their number, to be awarded to the boats making the highest scores. Scoring.—This is a difficult matter to decide, buat let a beat count always one point more than arun, In the first two hours’ sailing as there are only two boats to be left in each division, let us allow 3 points to first boat in a beat, second boat 2 points. For the run, first boat 2 points, 2nd boat 1 point. In the final, allow for beat 4 points Ist boat, 3 points 2nd boat, 2 points 3rd boat. In the run, 3 points ist boat, 2 points second boat, 1 puint third boat, Ties,—If a tie occurs during the first two hours, let the boat making the greatest number of windward points be considered eligible for the next sailing period, in the final hour, sail offa tie, but ifthe time will not permit, let the prize go to the highest scorer to windward. . Protests &c,-—Protests, as we see from the Model Yachtsman will occur in matches, and are very detrimental to model-yachting, therefore, whatever rules are to be adopted let each sailing competitor sign a paper before his entrance money is received stands them.” ‘‘that he has read the rules and under- ‘Protests to be made at the ime of the race and not months afterwards. That there be a proper con: stituted body to consider protests at the time of the race, and that ther decision is to be final.” By sailing the run instead of towing or carrying the boats round to the windward position much labour is saved and more sport and sailing afforded: at least such is the opinion of your obedient servant, THE Novice. MODEL YACHT CLUR REGISTER. AMERICAN.—Length taken on I.w.l. _ Station—Prospect Park, New York, G. Pigott, 92, Douglas St., Brooklyn, U.8, ANGLESEY.—-Tonnage—Y.R.A, Station, A. F. Haslam, Menai Bridge. BANGOR (Ireland).—Length and Y.R.A. H. Cullen, Upper Clifton, Bangor, BOSTON-—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station.—River Witham, W. Thompson, 15, White Horse Lane. BRADFORD,—Y.R.A. and length. Stations i a — Bradford Moor Park an d . G, Richardson, 36, Leamington-street, i Manningham Manningh: BHELFAST.—Length, taken from stom-hend to sterh-post,on aiewk, . Station.— Belfast Lough, James Gardner, 6, Old Park. Ulster.—Measurement wanted. Station— Waterworks, Antrim Road. W. Wilson, 124, Cogsgrave-street, BROUGHTY FERRY.—I ength taken on |.w.). up to 3ft., then ton_ hage—Y.R.A, Station—Claypots Castle Pond. Geo. Ritchie, 17, Ambrose St., Broughty Ferry, N.B. COWES, I.W., MEDINA,—Length, Station,— pe | 1, —— Cowes. Length, Station.— J. H. Lees, Bronserial, North Road. CARDIFF .—Length on 1I.w.1. James Hvans.—Address wanted. DELHI, Canadsa.—Particulars wanted. W. 8. Crysler, Delhi, Ont., Canada. DUNDEE.— Weight. 12 Ibs. to 1 ton. Station.—Stobsmuir Pond. — Menai i i ian Station— x MITER . ee Terrace, (lebe. T'Y”—Tonnage—Y.R.A-~ it. J. Roc, Clermont, Blackrock, DUMBARTON,.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. D, Forsyth, 54, Glaspow-road. ion--Ki eter ee ee Station--Meadow Park The Model-Yachtsman and Canoeist SAIL-PLAN OF THE “ASTICOU.” Owner, FRANcIs H. GISBORNE, Ottawa Canoe Club. - Scale—Half-inch to the foot. - THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN EXE—Length (1.w.1.). Station.—Polsloe Park. Oliver G. Becket, Clevelands, Exeter. EDGBASTON (Birmingham).—Weight. Station. —Edgbaston Canal Reservoir, L. B, Chatwin, Wellington House, Wellington-road, Edgbaston, Birmingham. GATESHEAD.—Tonnage— Y.RB.A, J. Dobeson, 14, Claremont:Place. Station—Gateshead Park, GLASGOW .—Tonnage.—‘94” Rule. Station.—Hillhead Pond. Thomas Caldweil. 109, Sandyford-street. GUERNSE Y.—Tonnage—Y.B.A. F. B. Guerin, 25, High-street, Station—Model Yacht Pond. GOOLE.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. and Handicap by Manchester Rule. Station—Raweliffe Brick Ponds. J. 8. Simpson, 8, Albert-street, GREENOCK.—Tonnage—‘94” Rule, Station.— R, McNair, Junr., 10, Antigua-street. GRIMSBY.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station—Alexandria Dock, Secretary’s name and address wanted. HULL.—_Kingston—Length taken on L.w.1.; also 10-ton class Y.R.A, Station—Club Lake, Inglemire Lane, Beverley Road. J. R. Windsor, Bankside, Seuleoates. Albert—Tonnage--Y.K.A. J. H. Hobbs, Hessle Road. JARROW & HEBBURN. — Tonnage—Y.E.A. Station Hall Lake. G. Johnson, 31, Caroline-street, Jarrow-on-Tyne. KINGSTOWN (Iveland.)—Tonnage, Y.R.A. Station—Kingstown Harbor, L. H. Douglas, 6, Marine-road. LEEDS.—-Tonnage—Y.R.A, W. H. Fogg, New Market-street. LINCOLN—Paiticulars wanted. LLANDUDNO.-—Length. — Hebburn Station—Llandudno Bay, r. Melsom, Post-Office. LIVERPOOL.—Tonnage—Y.R.A., with limited depth and minimum freeboard. Station—Sefton Park Lake R, Richmond, 6, Canoe-rd., Anfield, Liverpool, LONDON.—London.—Length (l.w.l.) multiplied by beam, not to exceed 240, also 10-ton class Y.R.A. and Ll. & S.A, 15-ton class. Station—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. Messrs. Drinan & Toulmin, L,M.¥.C., Kensington Gardens, W. M. Y. Sailing Association—Length taken on Lw.1. Station—~Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. J, Pollard, 32, Spring-st., Paddington. Victoria—Length, taken overall and on I.w.l. Station—Victoria Park. W.S. Melville, 16, Frederic-place, Bow, BE. Serpentine—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station—The Serpen- tine, Hyde Park, G. Hale, 178, Hampstead-road, London, N.W. Clapham—Tonnage—yY.R.A, Clapham Common, W. J. Bailey, 94, Lorrimore Road, 8.E. Prince of Wales.—- Siation.—Long Pond, Station—Victoria Park, Meas cement and See.’s Name wanted. Alexandra.—Do. ¥.RA Station—Round Pend, Kensington Gardens. E. Tylee, 29, Oxford Square. Hyde Park. Highgate—Boats handicapped by weight. Station—Highgate Ponds. H, P. Reynoldson, 2 Beaconsfield-ter., Archway-rd., H’gate Station.—Long Pond, Clapham. G. C. Church, 4, Strathleven Road, Acre Lane, Brixton, S.W, Goodrich Road School.—Lengte |.w.l, and Y¥.R.A. C. L, Outridge, Goodrich Road School, E, Dulwich, Dulwich—Particulars wanted, CANOEIST, 113 SOUTHSEA.— Length, lw.l. Station—Craneswater, John Whitty, 27, Cleveland-road. SOUTH SHIELDS.—Tonnage—Y.B.A. Station— T. T. Anderson, 7, Albion-terrace. TORQUAY.—Particulars wanted. Thornton Slade (pro. tem.) TORBAY.—Particulars wanted. WELLINGTON (New Zealand).—Tonnage— 1200" * Rule. G. Norton, Wellington, N.Z. Station—The Harbour. q We shall be pleased to insert particulars of all Clubs, and invite the Secretaries to forward the necessary information ; also, to notify any change in Names and Addresses. Y.R,A. (1883) Rule of Measurement—Tonnage—lin. to Lit. Length (lw.l) added to beam, squared, vided by 1730. "94" Rule multiplied by beam, di- of Measurement—Tounage—Length (lw.l) less breadth multiplied by the breadth and by the half-breadth, divided by 94, **1200” Rule of Measurement—Tonnage—lin. to lft., Length (l.w.l) multiplied divided by 1200 by length, and SMITH’S the product by the breadth, PATENT “ BODDINGTON ” BOATING STOVE IS THE PERFECTION OF A COOKING APPARATUS FOR CANOEING, CAMPING, AND USE ABOARD ALL SMALL GRAFT. Economical! Safe! Quick! Clean! Inexpensive! And may be used whilst under way. A Gentleman writes: ** Just the very thing I wanted.” Another says: ‘No Canoeist should be without one of them.” From Perey Nisbet, Esq., {" Your Stove is one of the Hon, See, B.C,A.: best I have seen.” Manufacturers: T, &R. SMITH, 34, Store St., London, W.C. CANES FOR CANOES, &ec. Do. George—Length on lw.L; L.&8.4.; also 10-ton clags, Corinthian.—Tonnage Y.R.A. ANI) SCARBOROUGH.-—Length, taken on lw.1.; also, 10-ton class, Y.R.A Station—The Mere. David Maynard, 29, Dean Street. SOUTHAMPTON.—Leneth, taken on I.w.1. Station.— SOUTHPORT.—Tonnage—Y.H.A. with depth and freeboard limits, Station—Marine Park Lake. VY. Falkner, 1, Palatine-road. LOWESTOFT.—Length and Tonnage. F, Emuss and G. Symes. MANCHESTER.—Length, taken on i.wl.; also 10-ton class, ¥.R.A, Station— Print Works Reservoir, Levenshulme, » BR. W. Gill, Green Hill, Edgley, Stockport. MARYPORT, Cumberland.—Tonnage—Y.R.A, Station J. W. Hodgson, 20, North-street. MEDWAY.—Chatham.— Tonnage Y.R.A. G. Luxon, 39, Copenhagen Road, New Brompton. MOOR PARK (New South Wales.)—Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post on deck; also overall. J.M. Donaldson, 22, Myrtie-street, 8. Sydney, N.S.W NEWCASTLE WEST END.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. P. McGill, 19, Hamsterley-rd., Newcastle-on-Tyne, PORT GLASGOW.—Tonnage—‘' 94" Rule. Station.—Lower Dougliehill Pond. - J. Brash, 5, William Street. PORTSMOUTH.—Tonnage—Y.R.A, and length (l.-w.1) Station.—Craneswater, Southsea. Capt. Haldane—-Wolverton House, Lennox Road, Southsea. RYDE, (I.W.}—Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post, on deck. Station.—Canoe Lake. G. Beazley, Ryde Dispensary. BENRY WHITLTY, {5, Basnett Street, DIRECT %| SUPPLIED LIVERPOOL, IMPORTER OF EAST INDIA CANES, TO THE LEADING CANOEISTS. Specially referred to by T. O. Topp, Esq., of Sunderland, in his book on Canoeing. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Ti ESTABLISHED 1819. The famous American Magazine, of Sport and Ou in Travel, is about to extend its sphere by issuing an English and Colonial Edition. The publication of the English edition has been undertaken by Messrs. Carr & Co., 26, PaterNOSTER Square, Lonpon, H.C., and leading publishing firms in Melbourne and Sidney (Australia) have the magazine in hand. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN | ---- Je —— 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, WHAR C.C.—T. 0. Todd, Sec., 7, Winifred-terrace, Sunderland. FREE ROVERS C.C.—H. 8. Cook, Capt., Curator, Council House . Birmingham. HUMBER YAWL & €.C.—J. M. Hamilton. Junr., Captain, Stepney, Hull. TYNE C.C.-—G: U. Laws, Mate & See., Maritime Buildings, Newcastle, BRITISH CANOE ASSOCIATION.—P. Nisbet, Sec., 1, Water-Lane, Great Tower-street, City, (The B.C.A. is established for the promotion of cruises and meets, whereby canoeists of the United Kingdom, irrespective of clubs, may unite for the purpose of cruising and camping.) SUNDERLAND AMATEUR c CI. G. Dawson, Secretary, 51, Amberley-street. FREE CRUISERS C.C.—E. Robson, Secretary, 38, North Bridge-st., } Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. THAMES CAMPING & BOATING ASSOCIATION.— F, B. Fowler, Hon. Sec., 26, Union-road, Clapham, 5.W. Corrections Solicited. AND CANOEIST. narrow point at the front. If we take a skittle pin, place it upright, and lop off the head, we get almost the shape of his well. For a boat carrying a great deal of sail in rough weather there is a great advantage in having a small well. We shall report more fully on this craft also. Mr. Nichol’s canoe is one about 2ft. 74% beam and, we believe, 16ft. in length, made near y up to the limit as to depth, certainly not less than 14% inches from deck to garboard, She is a strong craft, and, considering that she is entirely amateur work, having been built in chambers at New Inn, she is a monument for the builders patience and plodding care. She is fitted with innumerabie bulk heads and is a very powerful craft, with, however, perhaps, one draw back--except for cruising, fer se-and that is her immense freeboard which, perhaps, all points considered, would have left the boat wanting naught had it been reduced, % In permanently placing this Listin the M.Y. & C., we do so with We now come to three other craft somewhat to be fully posted in new Clubs, and in correct details regarding the above List. Mr. Grassam, on receipt of a stamped directed wrapper will post a specimen copy of this Journal with order form.-—Ed. different, because all of them have Jess beam, and perhaps, weight. First, let us take the ‘Nautilus,’ which is 16ft. by 30 inches, rising bow, and what a view of facilitating communication between Siautainins and we trust EDITORIAL NOTES AND COMMENTS. THE NEW ’UNS. The new craft of the Royal Canoe Club are rather numerous this year, and show great variety and originality and also good form as to model, Never in workmanship, and general equipment. the history of the R.C.C., perhaps never in the history of any canoe club in England, have six first class boats been built and launched for a Yet this is the case for the present given season. year. The following is a list of owners and racers who have thus ventured to carry out their very latest notions as gathered from experience and, perhaps, literature :—Messrs. Meyers, R. de Q. & Holding. Quincey, Baden Powell, Nichol, Church Mr. Myers designed and had built at Kew under his own supervision his craft, which is much smaller than the broad, roomy, capable little craft he has sailed in for these past few years. ‘The new craft may be noted for being a very strong, firmly built canoe, very carefully and minutely fitted with the neatness which usually characterizes the owner’s work, for that which he superintends and looks after so carefully may be almost described as his own. The brass work, which is original in design and extremely neat, is absolutely his own work and We have not at present had a fair is not stinted. chance of examining the craft, but hope to get this opportunity, and will report again. Mr. Church’s new canoe is one, we believe, that She is he has designed and partly built himself. aft. 7% beam, built of mahogany, only as yet partially examined. But one innovation ought to be mentioned, and it is that the well 1s not more than twelve or thirteen inches wide, running to a ' may be described as an excessively rising floor stem and stern are brought to somewhere about lw.l. There are so many novelties in this canoe that we wanted to examine, but the pouring rain of last Saturday week rendered our efforts abortive. Of course he has the usual perforated flooring laid with two kinds of wood, which looks handsome. The great external innovation, however, is of course the deck which has a cedar forecastle, whilst the rest of the main deck is laid with white pine streaked in with black like the deck of a model yacht. The rudder—an immensely ugly thing—is likely to prove most effective as an after centreboard. She is extremely fine in the entrance, and the shoulder is cut away toa mere nothing. In every way she ought to be fast; but that she will be rather “crank” is almost a moral certainty. Of this we shall see more anon. Mr. R. de Q. Quincey’s new ‘‘Atalanta” is a craft we have had twe opportunities of examining, both in the builder’s yard and on the raft. She is built of white pine with oak knees and well coaming, is wonderfully light, and carries a centreplate of thirty pounds. She has a steel rudder of her owner's design and build, the shape of which is exactly the same as the blade of the axe carried by the exe cutioner in the “Yeoman of the Guard,” and is much the same hue seeing that it is painted a very dark colour. This boat is very fine--fine forward ; rising midships, stern and bow raised up to water- line, all bearing on the middie, with a narrow well which cannot be more than some 14 inches; and as the owner is at least 6ft., it would seem to suggest the requirement of some manipulation of the legs in deck sailing of her. To a land lubber, how such a craft as this can carry the hundred and THE twelve feet of sail MODEL-YACHTSMAN would be a wonder. It is of course the deck position alone which enables a canoe to do this, and which we trust will enable Mr. de Quincey to come off with flying colors. According to the lively correspondence which has been going on in the /ve/d for some weeks between it is believed, Messrs. Walter Stewart and Baden Powell, this craft and the “Nautilus” are supposed to take first position in point of pace ; and so they ought, seeing that they have been specially designed for racing, as it was the first and main consideration in the plans. The last boat needing comment is our own, on which we can speak all the more freely seeing that she is not our own design but that of Mr. Stewart. She is a particularly smart craft in her form and in her movement, and carries her hundred and twelve feet, considering she is only 1sft. by 30 inches, fairly well. AND CANOEIST It5 of canoes by rail. There are certain companies with whom the conveyance of a canoe by rail is no difficulty, but would appear to be a pleasure, and they do it according to pre-arranged tariff. There are other companies that will not if they can help it; and it is to caution readers of your paper against conveying canoes by G.W.R. that I pause to make a special note of this little matter. They will not convey a canoe by van if they can by any subterfuge avoid it. I have had more than one struggle over it with this company. If I takea canoe tu the Great Eastern, to the Great Northern, to the Midland, or to the London and North Western, as I frequently do, it is put into the guard’s van without complaintor trouble. On the northern side of the town the Great Western, it seems, is an exception. And as I wished them to take a canoe to Oxford, for another reason which I have since She is built of mahogany, has a brass board weighing twenty odd pounds, and a deep centreboard rudder, of brass. The sails are in some respects a novelty in as much as there are not as yet many sails so constructed; every rag and stitch is abaft the mast, she should goin the van. However, when it is fetched from the station at Oxtord it is found there is 16s. to pay for it, which of course, simply means that it is three times its proper fare, and that it original shape designed by Mr. Stewart, To judge from remarks in the following correspondence in the A¥e/d, it is generally supposed that the carrier who took it to the station, he said that the company detained him two hours trotting from official to official and office to office before they term station, yand this in spite of my having, as I said, centre being made of fine linen by Jackson, to quite an this has been built for a racing craft, or, as the now goes, greater mistake. as a “flyer.” There can be no She was designed legitimately as a cruiser to cruise in, and as such will be mainly used, but that she was designed to be a swift cruiser we frankly admit. She will carry two, tent, rugs, food, cooking apparatus, clothes, camera, and other things, as we have proved in a cruise down the Thames, and we want no more at present. Mr. Turk built the truly handsome Mawtilus, as yet one of the most beautiful specimens of his work we have seen. Bathurst (Tewkesbury) built the Severn and Atalanta. If all these new boats were duly rigged out with the whole impedimenta thereto belonging in a good-sized room, and those interested could duly and carefully inspect them it would be no mean Exhibition. FROM OxrorpD To Lonpon Down THE THAMES. As it is some time since any notes, of no matter — how short a character, have appeared in these columns regarding canoeing on Old Father Thames, [| thought perhaps a few brief jottings—I might jay very brief—might be of some interest to your eaders. On the Thursday before Good Friday a 1ew canoe had been sent on from the builder to neet me at Oxford, whilst my older boat was sent up yy G.W.R. from town—and this suggests one of the oints that must not be omitted, the conveyance repented, [ made a special visit, interviewed the inspector, gave her dimensions, and he agreed that went on a carriage truck. And when I interviewed would consent to the boat being taken in the not only seen the inspector, but had written to the station-master; and then in the carrier’s presence, It was put on a truck, and never, as he says, taken near the guard’s van at all. Now for the conveyance of the other canoe, which, unluckily, had to go by the same company . The boat was put in the van at Tewkesbury by Midland Railway to Gloucester, their contract to Oxford being 5s. 9d. Behold, however, when this canoe reached Oxford the G.W.R. demanded 17s., the distance being about forty-five miles, and this in spite of their large luggage vans so eminently suitable for canoes. ‘The party consisted of four, two of whom, fresh from school, went early and had a day looking round the city. My own junior went to the city in the evening, got the canoes into the water, pitched camp, and got all ready against I should arrive by a later train. We camped at Iffly, and the next morning about nine started down stream, with a favouring western breeze, and beyond a paddle of a mile and a half along the Newnham Woods to Abingdon, we sailed the whole of that day until the wind fell towards a quarter to seven in the evening, It may be astonishing to those who are not familiar with this part of the Thames, to know that the width and volume of the stream so high up appears to be very little, if any, less than the 116 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST Thames from Hampton Court to Kingston. The banks as arule are not high-—-in fact, arelower than the average English river, therefore good sailing The scenery between may be relied upon. Reading and Oxford—a part which is rather less known than the stretches below, is in places not inferior in any sense, but, indeed, is superior. Nothing could be more beautiful than that portion it which passes between the Chiltern Hills, but of we found the sailing there to be rather indifferent. Our first camp was pitched three and a half miles below Wallingford, and a very good place it is at which to camp. There is a niceslope underneath the trees at the back of the towpath—some waste ground on which one can camp without having to , ask permission. It was very squally the next morning when we started; and whilst the skipper of the new boat was tidying something, his mate, who was supposed to be steering, let the boat drift intoa huge willow tree, with the result that we were nearly upset, the flagstaff broken, and there until we were extricated we might have remained unless we got out into the water. he ease and rapidity with which the new boat would go about made tacking with the current against the wind in upland reaches almost as ex- peditious as direct paddling in the teeth of it. On reaching Reading our last supply of stores was purchased, and we came before a roaring breeze down the long reach to the lock, and so continued sailing pleasantly until a mile below Henley, when we took to the tow-line for a mile or two. We camped a little below Mendenham Abbey. Here we found it difficult to get shelter from the stiff little breeze that suddenly sprung up. That night, when we were having our final pipe, there came a knock at our door (metaphorically), and a civil official from the hotel entered to say that we were camping on the squire’s ground, and tents were not allowed. Our reply was that we had picked it as a bit of waste ground off the cultivated portion, and as we saw no house to which the land might belong, we pitched our camp, and wished to stay over Sunday. He repeated that orders were imperative, and we had better go and see the hotel proprietor, who might, or might not, permit us to stay over Sunday. The Fates, however, intervened. On Sunday morning, just as we were getting up, at seven, the tent was blown completely down. The pegs had been simply standing in gravel, hence the hold was bad. We thought we would move half-a-mile lower down, and try if we could get a sheltered spot where we could repitch camp. But neither to the right nor left could we get the slightest shelter from the strong cold wind that howled down the river. We consulted the men at the first lock, who said no one was allowed to camp about there; they did not know where we could camp ; they had all been driven off, and a man was kept purposely to clear the ground for a mile down the river. We scudded along to the next lock, went ashore, and interviewed man. He shook his head ; camping not to be heard of; instanced the cutting ofinitials in shrubs, and other dilapidations, in proof of its serious character; said that he had got shrubs of own worth £5, etc. Coming to a little paddock below the lock, we determined to ask if we could pitch there, but found it an island we could not get away from except back to the boats, so we would not ask permission. A little above Marlow we resolved upon a little meadow; hurried off to get permission, offered 5/- for a few square feet, but ‘Tried to get informawere imperatively refused. tion at the next lock. Lockman shook his head ; no camping allowed! possibly we might find a place in the wood below. We came down, and, just before another shower descended, pitched camp in Marlow Woods. Breakfast at 12 o’clock. Just got things neatly arranged when rain came on, and continued uninterruptedly the whole day until seven at night. Pleasant sail next morning down to Bourne End thence to Maidenhead, with heavy squalls and two hours’ rain, and reached Windsor at 1 o’clock, having sailed the whole way. Visited the castle, and in the afternoon had a most pleasant sail through reach after reach until we came to Sunbury, where we camped for the night. The remainder needs but a paragraph. On the Tuesday, in a howling squall and a drenching rain, we had a swift sail from Sunbury down to Putney, where we finished at 4-30 p.m. The crew was varied in age, skipper o’er 40, next 19, next 16, and junr. 13. The boys enjoyed it, were handy at their share of the work, and spite of the one disparity, we were a right jovial party. Severn, R.C.C. WEAR MEMS. A correspondent writes to say that instead of using cobbler’s wax for lashing he has been using the cement sold by chemists for repairing broken glass, china, &c.; it is very sticky to use, but makes a white lashing instead of the dirty appearHis method is to coat the ance created by wax. part to be lashed with the cement, then fix the lashing and give a coat over the top of that—using a camel hair brush—not a camel’s hair-brush. —_o— All geniuses are born same as other folks. ‘The genius I write about was one of those who can do anything and do it with the best way too. Hence, although he had never stepped inside a canoe, he bought two. About the same time he purchased a steam launch, and went to reside in a nice sequestered spot near the river. And behold he was happy! One day being Saturday, he took a load THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN of timber from the harbour up to his place, in his launch, and moored it in the middle of the river, intending to unload on Monday. On the good Sunday morning fears were entertained lest she should slip her moorings. He decided to drop the stone to starboard, and therefore leaned to port. Carefully the paddle blade was edged underneath the stone, and the stone prized off by inches it was the last inch that did the mischief—he was not quick enough to regain the middle of the boat, and the stone plunged into the water at starboard, the genius went similarly to port. The stone reached the bottom and the genius reached the shore—-a friendly boatman brought back the canoe which was driftng down the stream. He accomplished his object, but lost a carpet slipper. Any member of the Wear Canoe Club finding a carpet slipper in any of the reaches of the River Wear, will be amply rewarded on return- ing it to the owner. But how to further secure her was the question; here “genius” stepped in. A huge block of stone about 18 inches long and a foot thick lay on the bank—the very thing; making fast a rope round the stone it was carefully laid across the deck of the canoe, and thus with the nose nearly under water our genius paddled with circumspection to where the launch was great moored—the rope made fast to the bow of the launch and preparations made to deposit the stone on the bottom of the river. Gentle reader—all readers are gentle—how would you have done it? If you would have done it differently to our genius you would have been wrong. —o-—— A very novel, but simple bottle has been brought out by a firm in the Strand, London. Its appearance is similar to that of a policeman’s coffee bottle. Underneath is a methylated spirit sponge lamp fixed to a hinged door, when the door is opened the lamp is brought out, it can then be lighted, closed and brought to boil in about 4 minutes. The heat on leaving the lamp passes over the bottom of the bottle and then up two tubes which go through the centre of the bottle ike marine boiler tubés, the heat therefore passes through the whole length of the bottle and escapes at the top. It will prove very handy to canoeists, inasmuch it can be filled with tea or coffee before starting, and be warmed without any trouble whilst afloat, it also has a funnel-shaped mouth which makes the bottle easy to drink out of. It costs 2/9 post free. SEA WATER AND Soap.—There were three of Bad weather had prevented the luxurious morning dips—hence they decided that the public baths situated within a hundred yards of the camp should be resorted to. The youngest of the trio secured first turn, he CANOEIST 117 having slipped into a vacancy whilst his seniors were examining the mechanical arrangements of pumps, &c. On his return he volunteered the information that there was no soap! Zhe piece reserved for camp use was divided and the two Seniors no doubt thought they had got the best of the young’ un this time. The Senior of the Seniors boasts of the possession of bushy whiskers in addition to a thick head covering, and during the bath had no doubt used his soap very plentifully, but, lo! it would not come off again, despite constant dippings in the hot bath and the application of a shower bath-—-or rather in this case a ‘‘torrent bath” the soap stuck in lke glue; consequence was he waiked about the rest of the day with his hair standing straight up and as stiff as porcupine quills and with his whiskers as though they had been nicely starched. It required three applications of hot water to bring it back to a normal condition. | Moral:—Don’t if the sea-water is hot ! use sea-water soap ROKER, CANADIAN NOTES. I was pleased at the xom de plume you gave me—you evidently realize that we in Canada are just as fond of the old flag as you are in England, though we add a maple wreath and some “‘fixings” to the ensigng. You would have been astonished to see how the national pride in Canada was tickled by the escape of the Cad/zope at Samoa. The day the news reached us I heard a dozen people say with pride that for pluck and skill the English Jack Tar could down the rest of the world, (I fancy though that the escape of the Callzepe was largely due to her being a superior vessel.) It speaks well of the Yankees with death staring them in the face to give the Cadlope “three times three,” when they saw her on the way to safety: however, this only bears out my theory that a seafaring life tends to develope the finest qualities in the human breast. +O I forgot when I sent you the drawings of my sails to point out a serious defect in them, and that is that the centre of effort is too high, the boom is also excessively cocked up. —o— I had the sail cut so that the boom would swing over my head, and I am afraid I studied beauty of shape rather than effective area. Everyone who saw my sails admired their shape, and on my cruises —_—o— them in camp near the seacoast. AND and races the boom never caught the water. Still they are not sails I would recommend for imitation. —_o0— I do not transfer the name of an o/d canoe toa new one as you “at home” do, and one has to be. building a new canoe every now and again to keep up with the times. 118 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN We had the annual meeting of our club a few days ago, and the members unwillingly promoted me to the Captaincy, vice Captain King promoted Commodore. [ thought four years of SecretaryTreasurership enough, and I refused to take it for another year. We divided the office and now have a separate Treasurer. —_—O—- The full list of our officers is, Commodore, E. King; Captain, F. H, Gisborne ; Secretary, Henri Roy; Treasurer, W. H. Cronk ; Committeemen, W McL’Maingy and A. O. Wheeler; Auditors, W.. H. Baldwin and J. S. Brough, and E. A. Black, Official Measurer. Ottawa, Can. Yours very truly, UNIon J. NOTES FROM THE CLUBS. THAMES CAMPING AND BOATING ASSOCIATION, —The Committee have appointed a sub-committee to obtain reductions from the Railway Companies, if possible.—The Association have obtained ro “ discount off price lists of many boat builders and hotel proprietors; a copy of names will be supplied by the hon, sec., on application.——-We expect Mr. Stanley Brocklebank, secretary Victoria Steamboat Association, will join the Committee.—The Com- | | AND sum has been expended on the cance shed, which being a wooden structure, requires to be carefully watched, for there are considerable signs of decay, it is necessary that it should be well tarred ; also the roof and the doorway ought to be painted. The floor is m bad order in places and if repaired at once can be done at a light cost.—The flag pole is in its present condition positively dangerous, the greater part of its base is quite rotten. Humber Yaw. Crus.—Most of the H. Y.C. boats are now in commission.—‘ Manx Queen,’ ‘ Whitewings ’ and ‘ Viking’ commenced at Easter with a three cr four days’ cruise down the Humber, making Paull their headquarters. canoe-yawl was busy trawling on The last-named Easter Monday, the net, with 6ft. 6in. beam, being specially made for her. -- The latest addition to the fleet is Mr. Munroe’s new clipper-bowed yawl ‘Ivy,’ Lw.L 22ft., beam 8ft, The elders have given their opinion that she would Jook and sail better as a sloop or cutter, which alteration is to take place shortly.— Mr. Holmes has also a new c¢.b. canoe-yawl, 13ft. x4 ft. 6in., in which two men can sleep. She is fast to windward, and an improvement compared with the other small boats,—Nothing has yet been decided about the summer cruise. Several whu have not been to the Broads talk of going there, whilst others think of having a look at the waters of South Holland. [And not a few we hope to see at B.C.A. meet at Windermere Lake.—Ep.| Mersey C. C.—Since the Spring Meeting, two old members have resigned, and four new members elected, viz: Mrs. Ashworth, and Messrs. Phillips, Clibbon and Elton.-.-The accounts show that no A new one should be substituted.—The reserve fund is £87 1s. 6d.--The estimated expenses for the year are 4#50.-- There are now 26 canoes in the canoe shed belonging to members, also 2 club candes and 1 at Hilbre.—The reported cruises last year were to the Welsh coast, several rivers and Loch Lomond, whilst at the last-named place the Captain was appointed Vice-Commodore of the B. C. A.; and the Hon. Secretary, Divisional Representative of that Association for this district. The meet of the B.C.A. this year will be held at Windermere about the first week in August, and it is hoped that this club will be strongly represented.—A camp fire was held on the 5th February, at which 26 members and their friends were present. An interesting collection of photos. was exhibited by Paul and Wilhams, and much appreciated. mittee propose supplying the camping ground dur- ing Henley regatta for members of the Association ; any information can be obtained trom the hon. sec., or the local sec., H. C. Alpe, Hersham Rd., Walton-on-Thames. CANOEIST. ILLUSTRATION. In the May and August Camoeist, Mr. Arthur Newall, describes a method of tinding the centre of effort of model yacht sails, which is of course applicable to canoe sails, but I thought the following short and simple rules for making the calculations (and which includes one case not mentioned by Mr. Newall) and for calculating the area, would be useful to some of my brother canoeists. To FIND THE AREA. 1 —Ofa square sail, multiply the depih by the half of the sum of the breadth at the head and foot ; 2.—Of a triangular fore and aft sail, multiply any side by one half its perpendicular distance from the opposite corner ; 3. —Of a four sided fore and aft sail, multiply either diagthe half of the sum of its perpendicular distances onal by from the opposite corners. ‘TO FIND THE CENTRE OF EFFORT, 1.—Of triangular sails, from any two of the corners draw straight lines to the centres of the opposite sides, the intersection of those lines will Le the centre of the sail (vide triangle E.G.F. in centre of mainsail of “ Asticou,”) 2.—Of four sided sails, draw the diagonals A.B, and C.D. culting each other in G., make B.F. equal to A.G. and D.E. to C.G. join E.F. and then by rule one find the centre of the triangle E.F.G. 3.—When E, happens to come in the middle of one of the diagonals as in C.D. in figure 2 so that the second rule fails, make B.F. equal to A.E. and E.H. equal to one third of E,F. the centre required will be at H. When the sails have rounded sides an approximation near enough for all practical purposes may be made by drawing straight boundaries, $0 as to inclose as nearly as can be judged by the eye an equal area having the same centre. The centre of effort or common centre of all the sails may be found as follows - Multiply the area of each sail by the height of its centre above any convenient horizontal line say the load water line, divide the sum of the products by the total area of the sails, the quotient will be the height of the centre of effort MODEL-YACHTSMAN THE of all the sails above the load line. The distance of the common centre of effort from the bow is there | calculated rig similar to that used for boats in the Royal and French Navies, but I found a gunter impracticable and after many experiments and some expenditure I hit upon the present plan, which is simple and has worked to perfection both for cruising and racing. The mainsail has two, the dandy one batten, each of which is supplied with jaws; the gaff is fastened to the upper batten in the mainsail to the only batten in the dandy ; for the booms I use goosenecks instead of jaws. The main halliard is fastened to the foot of the gaff thence through a double block at mast head, then through single block attached to gaff and back through double block to the deck. The downhaul is fastened to the bridge) TRENT. and stands on a hill quite 150 feet above the river, and here ‘‘ Petrel” took some photographs ofthe canoes. {To be continued.] IMPORTANT NOTICE. Advertisements for the sale or exchange of CANOES are inserted in this Journal, at an uniform charge of 1/- for each insertion, not exceeding 40 words—as under. other things, we determined to camp within walking distance of a farm which we spied from the river. CANOES FOR SALE,—A large Canoe for sale, left ground at Rugeley.” To show how careful canoeists complete, £30, only been used a few times; also, several new Cruising Canoes, 14ft. x 2ft. 7in. and 15ft. x 2ft. 7, Sails, &c., complete, £27. The 8; Nautilus, winner of the Challenge Cup, shown at several Exhibitions, Liverpool, Neweastle-on-Tyne, and others, price £38. Apply to it on the ought to be R. J. Turk, R. C. C. Boat-house, Kingston-on-Thames. when there is more than one, the following case is FoR SALE.—The very fast Racing and Cruising Canoe ‘‘Atalanta “88,” winner of several prizes; with paddle, all silver-plated fittings, and brass centreboard, without sails, Price £17.— Atalanta, 76, Avenue-rd., Regents Park, N. W, To be seen at Turk’s Boat-house, Kingston-on-Thames. stated as an illustration. The double crew of the Severn carried the ground sheet. They laid it in the sun some distance from the camp to dry thoroughly, while Rob went to pay for milk, eggs, &c., ata house in the neighbourhood. He was told on his return the boat.” “to bring the sheet along to This he neglected to do, and hence our present fix. writings, built on the lines of the ‘‘Cassy,” 14ft. by 3ft. gin., 16 inch deep, 7 inch sheer, ribbon-carved, centre-buard, sails, &c., When the tent was up, the skipper suddenly remarked ‘‘now we have no ground sheet.” “How's that?” said Rob. “Because, I'll be bound you ten feet house of which in a most commanding position It much pleased by the exceeding tidy appearance as well as the comely features of several little girls who had come running down the bank to meet eggs, and a pleasant drink being the average. The current was swift and this long hairy weed was borne down the river Jike vast tufts of broom lying in the water. After about an hour’s paddling we took a lazy fit and as well as we could we all laid down in the canoes and let them drift down the current until we arrived at a beautiful wooded bend down towards Wickner Park, the was now twilight, so the boats were unladen and we began to pitch the tent. We had been very of milk, rhubarb wine ment of course—many tufts of it and it reached as Distant hills on the left, and rising ground on the right. We soon reached Yoxall Bridge, were out brewing some much as twelve or fourteen feet in length, ( Continued— Commenced February, 7889.) we been pretty thickly with what the natives call “flane” but PF, W. GisBoRNE. As and ‘Then began telegrams, from a series of letter Bromley Regis, Alrewas, and Burton for several days in search of it. Telegrams were sent to people whose names we did not know, and all in vain. When, how- ever, it was given up for lost, and material had been purchased for a new one, it turned up three at what is in reality a very peculiar and powerful species of water grass. We measured—by judg- once touched either the water or the Captain’s skull. us. station-master all it was one of the most delightful we had had. The stream was of great breadth though studded that through the block on the gaff to the masthead block and so todeck. The boom may seem unduly cocked up, but this was done because the Asézcow is inclined to sail on her bilge, or to be technical lacks initial stability. I used this suit of sails on ail my cruises and the end of the boom never Bridge. the on a hot morning it certainly was. It was the forerunner of a most agreeable day. Taking it all in I fasten together. For hoisting a light sail like the dandy I find that all that is necessary is to have a sliding ring on the mast and to carry the halliard from Trent had quickly demolished a bottle, foot of the gaff, thence to deck ; the free ends of the halliard neighbourhood For this good fortune we to of an extraordinary taking character and with one exception the whole camp laid siege and very and downhaul called in the indebted The ground on which our camp was pitched was high above the river as hard as nails, and parched beyond a suspicion of grass, so we spread our oils and on them blankets and so passed quite a comfortable night. The good woman (keeper of the My original idea was to produce asliding gunter DESCENDING THE deeply 119 Rugeley. stem at right angles to the load water line. The sails of the Asticow are practically gaff sails very much peaked up. CANOEIST, weeks later in London. were in a similar manner from a vertical Hine drawn say at the AND | Verbreitetste Sportzeitung Deutschlands. =| Wochentlich eine Nummer, reich Illustrirt. —=>—| Probe- “Ummern gratis vom ,,Wasser sport”, Berlin 8We| THE I20 MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND Notice of Removal. Gxchange & Sale Colm. TAYLOR RULES. The charge for inserting advertisements in this column is HITCHEN or portion thereof. Name and address when published are eented in and charged for, and if a number at this office be Id. Advertisements must be written on one side of the paper only. (Ship Builders and the Trade supplied.) Blocks & Deadeyes..6d. doz. PRICH STRIPED Screw Steamer ; prize to work at 451b., with automatic forced draught.— Full par- iculars, J. Birch, 30, Palmerston-rd., Garston, Liverpool. 3 © © 2 mM o > » cr 0 o < & co © =) fas A Large Stock of New and Second-hand ones for sale. MEDALS Yo and all the Separate Parts. WORKMANSHIP, TO Lists Free. 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