The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 7, Issue 10 – October 1890

(ANOEIST. A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Vol. VIT.—No. ® {9 OCTOBER, All Communications (except Canoeing) must he addressed “THE Enpiroe of The Afodel-Vachitsman, 161 & 162, High Street, ifull.” CANOEING Communications must be addressed a “THE Epitor of 7%e Canoeisi 46, Chesilton Rd., Munster Park, London, 5.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 Pub- lishers, on the following terms :— Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or America,….. paid in advance…… 3/6 per annum 14d. or Id. stamps may be sent in payment. N.b.—In sending for single copies, 334d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. iuLi.: THOMAS GRASSAM, 161 & 162, High Street. LONDON: E, MARLBOROUGH & Co., 51, Old Bailey. DVERTISEMENTS should reach this office not later than the 21st of the month, to secure insertion im the following issue. Rates on application. To Foreign Subseribers!—All subscriptions mast be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THos, 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 “’7he Model- Vachtsman” will no’ for the future be accepted, 1880 News, Exchange; &e Price 3a., Post-free 74d. Gditorinl PWotes. Our correspondent ‘‘ The Look out Forward” asks if we can assist in persuading the London group of clubs to raise a Challenge Cup. This is like asking us to show the London elubs the road vo their own pleasure, improvement and profit. Surely they do not require much urging to take that direction, It should be the desire of the highest clubs to assist the lowest, and the desire of the lowest to learn and benefit from the superior form of the highest. There should be no Jealousy except that which might spring from the ambition of one club to be as agreeable, accommodating, gentlemanly and sportsmanlike as another, li one club is jealous of another because that other does more friendly acts to its neighbors, such jealousy might be tolerated as an incentive to strive yet more for all-round cordiality. There are wide gaps perhaps in social position—what then? Is the rich man not satistied with all his advantages, and cannot he afford to give even a little friendship and pleasure to others ? They manage these things better up in the North, where wealthy men and poor men strive amicably together. Where cultured men and the untutored both receive the deference due to their manhood, not to their possessions or their 182 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN advantages. You cannot ask every man you sail with to dine with you, but you can mix with him on reasonable and friendly terms at a model yachting match without any injury to yourself or possessions. But perhaps it is the fault of the other side,—the man of small means may show an unpleasant jealousy of the man with large means. Men of different positions and tastes must give and take if they are to agree, even in matters of sporting, and it perhaps lies at the door of both kinds that jealously exists, and that the London clubs do not come together. The first thing to acquire is an ambition on the part of all, that London clubs as a class should be second to none, not to be satisfied that there is one good club in London and that you are a member of it. Jealousy and disagreement arise from personal pique, and looking too much at the individual instead of to the club. We all must meet with individuals we cannot get on well with— this is apparent in every department of life, and we must look over their heads and regard the clubs with a friendly eye, and the sport they follow with a strong desire to improve and make its pursuit a genuine pleasure to others beside ourselves. We hope our correspondent’s suggestions will be acted on at once, little differences brushed aside with a manly hand, and that next year we shall see the fruits of this policy in a better feeling amongst all the London clubs, and a first-rate annual competition ; further than this, delegates from each club should meet annually, and settle upon some scheme for adjusting differences of measurement and other items which tend to sever the ranks instead of uniting. —+O—_— Tue Inter-club match at Bradford was a most enjoyable affair, though sailed on Bradford waters. Leeds were the entertaining club; a position they filled admirably. —_—O— THE Bradford Club are to be congratulated on having such a fine piece of water, it is the right size for Model Yachting, plenty big enough for a match, and yet not too big for practice, —0— A much finer water space is that at Lowmoor, but they may well feel at home at Exley’s Dam, Frizinghall—as the visitors were all pleased that such a good piece of water was available for the match. -—O—- Mn. Councillor Teale, of Leeds, opened the debate—I should say acted as starter—and seemed to enjoy it, and what is somewhat strange for an inland town councillor, thoroughly under- AND CANOEIST stood the business. His remarks after the prize presentation were encouraging to model yachtsmen of Leeds, as he will spare no effort to wake up the intellect of the Leeds Corporation, on the value of model yachting as a recreation and an attraction. ——_(—. DHE Leeds Council must see a match on the Serpentine, with 1000 people watching, and they will then grasp the fact that a good match is appreciated. -—-Q—- Itis a pity the wind fell to nothing just as the Chainpions were prepared to fight out the final, and most importantitem. But at the next meet for the North Shield more expedition must be used to get the heat winners back to the starting point. The match would have been almost faultless as a test for whole-suit sailing, and also as a spectacle of model yachting, uf it had been finished an hour and a half earlier, —_—o-— Red and Green’s letter in our correspondence columus is a useful contribution to the Rating versus 17380 discussion. Wedo not think anyone has contended of late that Model Yachting is valuable in providing lines, from which yachts can be built, or that sail-plans of yachts should be taken as the best rig out in ail cases for models. Photographs of yachts have nevertheless done much to improve sail-plans in those clubs and in those districts which have no practical yachtsmen to guide them, and who depend very much on public approbation and support for their existence. Whilst big displacement boats have been carrying off the prizes in the North, the moderate boats have had their triumph in the Yorkshire district, and under conditions equally as true to test them, except that the water was not so large and the seas consequently not so heavy. This no doubt makes a wonderful difference, but we hope next year that for the love of the sport, soime of the big boats of the North will come to Yorkshire, and some of the Yorkshire boats take a turn up North. Probably it would be found each type suited their own waters. INTER-CLUB MEDWAY VERSUS Saturday the 18th MATCH. SERPENTINE. Sept. another of these interesting contests brought to a successful issue on the Medway. An enjoyable day, a bright sun, smooth water, and suitable wind. Some fine sailing was witnessed by a large number of spectators, including the crews of many yachts lying in the river, whose practical remarks on the appearance of the models were THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN very flattering. Serpentine 15-tonners :—‘Lizaie’ Mr. Winter; ‘Warrior’ (15 rating) Mr. Hale; ‘Iverna’ Mr. Burgess; ‘Galatea’ Mr. Cooper ; ‘Phantom’ Mr. Watts; ‘Irene’ Mr. Roper ; ‘Lorna’ Mr. Lewis. ‘Medway’ :-—‘Buttercup,’ 30 tons, Mr. Batty; ‘Violet,’ 35 tons, Mr. Bur- rige; ‘Snatcher,’ 85 tons, Mr. Rivett: ‘Nellie,’ 30 tons, Mr. Andrews; ‘Bridesmaid,’ 27 tons, Mr. Green ; ‘Laura,’ 27 tons, Mr. Hughes, Junr. ‘Lizzie,’ 32 tons, Mr. Reed; ‘Invicta,’ 15 tons, Mr. Frazier. Mr. Wade, Hon. Secretary of the ‘Medway’ acted as umpire, who did his best in the absence of Mr. Hamond, of the Serpentine Club, to give satisfaction. The office was no Sinecure to get so many sailing and rowing boats in line on a strong ebb tide, but with forbearance on the part of the rivals a fine start was made at 3-20. Away they went with wind on starboard beain fora mile and a half down the river ; for the first quarter there was no perceptible difference, then the advantage of weather berths began to tell, this brought Iizzie(s), Buttercup and Snatcher to the front, with ‘Violet,’ Warrior and Iverna, a few yards in rear. Further to leeward were the others headed by ‘Galatea.’ ‘Lorna,’ whose owner had no assistance in sailing his boat was first to test the strength of his gear, he going into one of the barges (of which there were many) end on, result; no injury. Not so, ‘Buttercup,’ who essayed the ramming business and lost sprit; this was smartly repaired. next bow- By this time the buoy off Upnor which we were to turn was at hand and a fine piece of sailing was witnessed between Lizzie(s) and Violet for the honor of being first round; this fell to Lizzie(s) a beautiful model,finely handled by her owner. At 3.52— ‘Violet,’ 3-53; ‘Invicta,’ 3-57; ‘Snatcher’; ‘Buttercup’; ‘Warrior’; ‘Lorna’; ‘Phantom’; ‘Nellie’ following. Lizzie madethe most of her advantage going up the river with a long lead. ‘Violet’ well sailed in hot pursuit ; the doings of ‘Buttercup’ were watched with interest, as having taken the third place, and sailed in a masterly manner: she proved her claim to be the champion of the Medway by winning the match at 4-46, Lizzie(s), 4-47, and Violet 4-47-1. ‘Iverna’ was disabled. an opportunity of This match has afforded testing the sailing of two types of boat, each of which has very good qualities, but in the writer’s opinion there is needed some more uniform method of ascertaining the tonnage of models than the present systems. Looking at the time taken by the different boats, is might appear strange that a 15-tonner like Lizzie should beat boats of 30 tons and upward, but it must be borne in mind that she has greater length and quite as much lead, the Medway boats having the advantage in AND CANOEIS}. beam perhaps, | a weight 183 aud length limit might bring the boats nearer together than they are under the sail area rating. Space forbids a reference to this at length, but perhaps some of our Model Yachtsinen will consider the point raised, and in futureissues of the Model Yachts- man give expression to their views. Certain it is that too great diversity exists in models. The day’s proceedings terminated in the enjoyment of a very sociable evening, customs in which the according to sacred duty of old looking well after the inner man was by no means overlooked. The ‘Buttercup’ having a very good arrangement for steering, whereby balance rudders can be dispensed with. Her owner will be pleased to furnish all particulars to brother Yachtsman through the columns of the M.Y. and C. YORKSHIRE INTER-CLUB MATCH. This match was sailed at Hixley’s Dam, Frizinghall, Bradford, for a silver challen ge shield, presented by Alderman North, of Leeds. Last year it was sailed for at Roundhay Park, Leeds, and won by the Albert Club, Hull. Roundhay being unsuitable for model sailing, the Bradford Club offered the use of their water to the Leeds Club. A perusal of the details of the various heats will show the positions of the final winners , viz :—Kingston (Hull) won the Shield with Susie, Mr. J. G. Storey, the owner, receivi ng an individual prize, value £2; Bradford took the second prize, value £1, with the Sweet Briar, Mr. W. G. Richardson ; and the third prize had to be divided between Flying Cloud, W. Bruce and Winsome, J. R. Windsor, both Kingst on Club, as there was no wind to sail it off. Mr. A. Grassam, of Hull, and Mr, Hincheliffe, of Bradford, were elected judges, and in no case was their verdict disputed. of Leeds, started Councillor Teale, the various yachts, his courteous and willing services being much appreciated by all the competitors. First Mab Rounp.-—Pixie (Albert), (Leeds) Resolute (Hast beat Tull), Queen beat Harkaway (Kingston, Hull), Sweet Briar (Brad ‘ ford) beat Star (Hast Bradford), Bene (Kast Hull) beat Thistle (Albert), Doris (Leeds) beat Flagstaff (Bradford East), Susie (Kingston) beat Kittiwake (Bradford), Flying Cloud (Kingston) beat Carrie (Bradford), Active (Albert) beat Cromwell (Hast Hull), Spider (Albert)’ Sequah (Leeds), Winsome (Kingston) Marguerite (Bradford), Pollie (Kingston) beat beat beat Amy (Albert), Wasp (Bradford) beat impress (Leeds), Dot (Bradford) beat Triumph (Leeds), Breda (Albert) (Leeds) a bye. beat May (Kingston), Alert 184 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN ANI) CANOEIST. SEconD Rounp.-—Resolute beat Prixie, Bene beat Doris, Susie beat Active, Flying Cloud beat Spider, Winsome beat Wasp, Pollie beat Dot, Freda beat Alert, Sweet Briar a bye. TxHirp Rounp.—Susie beat Resolute, Winsoine beat Bene, Sweet Briar beat Pollie, Flying Cloud beat Freda. Fourts Rouyp.-—Sweet Briar, beat Winsome, Susie beat Flying Cloud. Firth Rounp.—Susie (Mr. J. G. Storey; Kingston, Hull, M.Y.C.) beat Sweet Briar (Mr. W. G. Richardson, Bradford M.Y.C.) The shield and prizes were handed over to the respective winners by Mr. Fogg, with appropriate remarks and congratulations. Votes of thanks were passed to the starter, Mr. Councillor Teale, to the judges, and to the ladies. Mr. T. A. Bruce, Commodore Kingston Club, was elected Hon. President of the Bradford Club, and duly acknowledged the honor, and this ended the proceedings. Respecting the match, it should be said there was a good whole sail breeze until the 3rd round was hearly finished, but the finals were exceedingly dreary—at times there being scarcely enough movement in the air to drift by. Hn vings of the Olubs. Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ozz/y, and forwarded to the Epiror not later than the 20th of each insertion in the fotlowing issue. month, to ensure ; Manchester M. Y.C.—Since last report we have sailed five matches very successfully, viz.— Aug. rapidly, that members felt in justice to their was required between, for practice and cruising, as well as to meei the heavy demands upon their own individual time in business matters, peculiar to a watering cohipetitors more time place in Summer, and especially so in our fashionable Scarboro’ seagon during its height ; therefore it was unanimously agreed to divide the Racing in future into two periods, viz: Spring and Antumn—the former to end in June and the latter to commence in September. accordance therefore with the above, In on Saturday, Sept. 6th, we resumed sailing, and opened our Autumn programme with a weight class match for the President’s Silver Cup. Over a dozen models came to the starting point, and a steady breeze from W.S.W. enabled all plain sail to be carried with the rails just dipping, and some exceptionally fine sailing ensued. ‘The ‘Seeret’ and ‘Sprite’ (Messrs. H. and H. Benton) were as usual bad to shake off, and after some severe heats were accorded the maximum points, while the ‘Florence’ (Grant), ‘Perror’ (Robson’, ‘Julia’ (Strange), and ‘Freedom’ were figures. all within one of the leading ‘The other models taking part were the ‘Erratic,’ ‘Whim,’ ‘Blue Belle,’ ‘Genesta,’ ‘Albatross,’ and ‘Fairy.’ A large concourse of spectators were present on the banks, who from their remarks quite appreciated the sport. Mr. R. Thompson was the official for the day, and it is almost needless to remark his decisions were popular. serpentine M. ¥. C. ¢London).—The second 9th, for Mr. Hall’s prize, 12 entered. Ist ‘Ol,’ and ‘Tsabel,’ 3rd ‘Stella Maris.’ Aug. 28rd, for Mr. Saunder’s prize, 8entered. 1st ‘Petrel,’ Qnd ‘Hesperus,’ 3rd ‘Marjorie.’ Sept. 6th, for Mr. Lenfestey’s prize, 12 entered. 1st ‘Honeymoon,’ and ‘Isabel,’ 8rd ‘Petrel.’ Also steamer race, 2 entered. lst ‘Electra.’ Sept. 18th, for Mr. Brockbank’s prize, 18 entered. Ist ‘Ben-my- special 15-ton race, twice round the lake, 4000 yards, was sailed on August 23rd. A half gale from the west made it rough work following the eraft in row-boats ; however, some keen racing was seen, aud the time was much better than in the previous match. $ix starters :—‘Galatea,’ ‘Phantom,’ ‘Lizzie,’ ‘Irene,’ ‘Iverna’ and Chree,’ 2nd ‘Isabel,’ 8rd ‘Pearl.’ ‘Galatea’ jumped away with a good lead, ‘Lizzie’ The latter was for a very handsome double set of carvers presented by our Commodore (Mr. E. G. Brockbank) and brought out as stated 18 entries. The value of this prize was much enhanced by the presence on the banks of the reservoir of Mrs. Brockbank and several other ladies who came to congratulate the winner. The winners naime is Mr, C. Tomkins and it is useless to say he was very much pleased with his good fortune. Scarbore M.Y.C.—Marly decided to make an in July our alteration in its Club Racing programme. The Prize List, which yearly increases, thanks to our generous donors, was so numerous, entailing matches to be sailed so ‘Neptune.’ Started at 3-14 p.m., ‘Iverna’ and and ‘Neptune’ carrying far toomuchsail. ‘Iverna’ was first to round the mark boat, followed three minutes later by ‘Galatea,’ the rest of the fleet far astern; ‘Irene’ on rounding hoisted a “kite” and went after the leaders at a grand pace, and picked up 15 minutes by the last turn. Going to weather for the second time ‘Galatea’ by caretul sailing gradually overhauled the ‘Iverna’ and turned the mark boat for the last time four minutes ahead, ‘Irene’ one minute astern. On the run home ‘Irene’s’ kite proved of good service landing home one minute ahead of the ‘Iverna’ and taking second prize. Of the rest of the fleet ‘Neptune’ and ‘Phantom’ did the best; making tack and tack together, never more than a couple THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN of yards apart. ‘Neptune’ only getting ahead in the last hundred yards or so. Final.—‘Galatea’ 4 hrs. 23 min.; ‘Irene’ 4 hrs, 39 min.; ‘Iverna’ 4 hs. 40 mn.; ‘Neptune’ 4 hs. 51 mn.; ‘Phantom’ 4 hrs. 42 min. Umpire, Mr. Hamond. On Sept. 13th, 7 members journeyed to Chatham and sailed an Inter-club match with the Medway club. i4y¥fTHRUSd}eIYOLX-CW[ap0uNe‘189 JOSNATIWFTLLY/]FIDHYWOHNIONTT[FLS‘|YNICOQ |ASoN!todSb HLONGIa9TN)D4I(°‘SsuFapoALddU‘z1N1‘e0gqIHQYG.oH2OQ6BE pS “FLON | | Y\e OF—NF TY-O TiZnNLeIArFT-XHLINTAaPb_ mS SN ! A b& Sam8e OONI FTSoS-nX 6 ONTCTY ‘HLOINIT 9 TAF “7G &S. GimNWIATe-fX+ THE ESTABLISHED MODEL-YACHTSMAN 1847. | CHARLES BATHURST, ANI) CANOEIST, BUILDER, Myter Point, about 200 yards to the east of the camp, afforded good shelter from south and south westerly winds to the larger canoes which lay at TEWKKESBURY. moorings, specially put down for the Association, Builder of “Atalanta,” ’88 and ’89, most of the smaller canoes being hauled up on the and ‘‘Severn” ’87 and ’89. beach clear of the Let on Hire, and For Sale, hot days breezes ROYAL C.C.—T. G. F. Winser, Sec., 72, Mark Lane, London i MERSEY C.C.—C. Livingston, Mate, 20, Exchange-alley, Liverpool, CLYDE C.C.—H. K. Bromhead, Sec,, 45, St. Vincent-st., Glasgow. Great Tower-street, City. (The B.C.A. is established for the promotion of ertises and meets, FREE CRUISERS C.C.—H. Robson, Secretary, 38, North Bridge-st. Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. THAMES CAMPING & BOATING ASSOCIATION.— F, B. Fowler, Hon. Sec., 26, Union-road, Clapham, S.W. TEES CRUISERS.—A. McLeod, 15, Reed St., South Stockton, from the on or did not (Sunday) morn one north and two north-east, occasions arrive till rz p.m., necessitating to dewy it rained eve. in About torrents noon from on early Monday, July 28th, the Mersey Fleet, under the command of the veteran Captain of the M.C.C. hove in We regret that after putting in type the second part of the ‘Kelpy and Dolphin’ cruise, the Association reports crowd it out. sight, having arrived by steamer from Liverpool, hours that morning. During the next few days smaller contingents arrived from various at small MEET. | The British Canoe Association held its third annual meet this year at Falmouth, and succeeded in bringing together the largest and most repre- parts of the United Kingdom, and the camp assumed a most animated appearance. A. handsome committee tent was erected in the centre of the ground, with a flagstaff in front from which the Association’s Burgee was displayed; had the member’s tents been grouped round in some- sentative set of canoeists that have ever met in the thing like order the general appearance of the have been greatly enhanced, but possibly owing to absence of trees, the shelter of a hedge close to the beach was sought by several, United Kingdom, the actual number of members in camp being 48, including 6 ladies. Falmouth camp has always enjoyed a reputation for being a place specially suitable for small yacht sailing, and the members of the B. C. A. found that for canoes it was equally advantageous, not only for the would but as barely the tops of some of these could seen from the water, the size of the camp that view was considerably lessened. and meets the be from In future committee would do well to apportion the ground beforehand, and assign a portion to Carrick Roads afforded, but also for the numerous picturesque rivers and creeks abounding in all directions. The spot chosen for the camping although by no means such a pretty site as at Loch Lomond or Windermere, it was certainly the with clear blue sky, but generally fresh leaving the canoes on the quay in charge of a watchman, and making for the Greenbank Hotel instead of the camp; however, all were there day Kings ground was a field situate close to the entrance of Myter Creek, facing the Carrick Roads, and this usually genial early the next morning, and teits were speedily erected, fortunately in fine weather, as the next NORTHERN CC.—L. McPherson, Secretary, Whitehouse Buildings Harbour in a strong southerly breeze caused rather more lop than was conducive to the comfort of the smaller fry. The first contingent to reach the camp arrived they | unite for the purpose of cruising and camping.) SUNDERLAND C, C.—A. EB. Charlton, Secretary, 43, Faweett-street, the the London by British and Irish Steam Packet Company’s steamer, Countess of the Flin, but owing to detention at ports en route, instead of arriving at Falmouth, at 4 p.m. on the 25th July, whereby canoeists of the United Kingdom, irrespective of clubs, may that whole, from WEAR ©.C.—T. O. Todd, Sec., 7, Winifred-terrace, Sunderland. NITH C.C.—D. Wilson,Sec., Laurieknowc-place, Maxwelltown, Dumfries HUMBER YAWL CL’ B—B. 8. Jacobs, Captain, Hessle, Hull. TYNE €.C.—Rowland Dodd, Sec., Neville Hall, Newcastle. BRITISH CANOH ASSOCIATION.—P, Nisbet, Sec., 1, Water-Lane, sailing the there being very few actually mostly although Fas SA BBITISH CANOE ASSOCIATION On hardly what one expected corner of England, Newcastle. THE WASH C€.C.—H, J, Garnham, Sec., 15, St. Johns Terrac Lynn. Corrections Solicited. tide. weather was a decided improvement to that experienced at the two previous meets, but it was All kinds of Boats Built te Order, open The beach, except at low water when there are rocks thickly c.vered with sea-weed, was composed of smooth loose shell and nearly level, rendering the work of pulling canoes up or down comparatively easy. BOAT, CANO & STEAM E LAUNGH splendid 193 best that was to be obtained. each member who signified his intention of being present. ‘ q ! same Apart from field, the the married main camp, but in the quarters were prettily situated with a background of trees, and here four tents were erected, including that of the hon. sec A peep into any of these at once informed the on- 194 THE MODEI-YACHTSMAN looker that ladies were concerned with them, festoons of flags, Japanese fans, &c., adorning the sides of the tents clearly betokening the handiwork of the fair sex. Being the first salt water meet of the Association Sec. and his wife, to which all the members wagonette with an overflow party took 32 members to the Lizard, where a capital lunch was provided at the Lizard Hotel. The return journey was not concluded until past 1op.m. Canoeists are not as a rule good cricketers, as their favorite sport canoeé-yawls present, although it must be admitted of canoe appears to be somewhat eclipsing the more handy canoe proper; however, they were admirably suited for these waters, where as much open sailing can be obtained as desired. ‘he Mersey Rob Roy, were present, is a of which two or rather larger canoe demands all their time, however this fact did not deter the B. C. A. from challenging the “Ganges” team. In the first innings B.C.A. scored 53 against their opponents 67, and in the second 47, the three than the ordinary Thames Rob Roy, and sails remarkably well, notwithstanding the absence ot centre-board, and also paddles lightly. “Ganges” men making the required number with 5 wickets to spare; the B. C. A. were beaten but not disgraced, some of their eleven not having touched a bat for ten or more years. This year only one double Rob Roy put in an appearance, owned by the Hon. Sec., but looking During the meet the Naval at the number of this class which have lately been built on the Thames, probably more will turn up anchored at Falmouth and were duly inspected by the B.C.A. fleet. H. M. 5. “Ganges” mentioned before, was anchored about a mile and half trom the Camp, by two men can be paddled at considerable pace, and have the advantage of being capable of being converted into single canoes by an arrangement of Some imagine that Canadian canoes are and thanks to the courtesy of Capt, Foote and his hatches. officers, members of the B. C. A. were enabled to inspect this fine training ship and admire the manner in which the ships duties were performed meant only for quiet rivers, but the three that were fitted with Radix centreboards quite dispelled that idea, they appeared to sail fairly close to the wind and were also wonderfully dry in rough water, open canoes. by and discipline maintained amongst over 1000 boys. It should be mentioned that the B. C. A. considering the fact of their being Last, but by no addition toa Thames gig, a type present named the Snake which means were much indebted to Capt. Foote for the loan of mess-tables, forms, &c., for use in the Committee tent, where a camp dinner was served each evening. least, in of canoe can perhaps was be The General meeting of the Association was held described as a widened out Charm with a tail, and although not in any way a cruising canoe, as a sailer she had no equal, she literally went about like a top, and appeared to fly over rather than through the water. ‘Ihe owner brought a sailing sloop fitted as a house-boat, which served for sleeping accommodation. By the courtesy of the members of the Manoeuvres were being carried on, and on two occasions the fleet at future meets, as they sail well, and when manned present in camp were invited besides several residents. As usual a driving excursion was organised, and the B. C. A. “Coach and Four,” followed by a and one to which canoes could be conveyed the way either from London or Liverpool by steamer may possibly account for the number of type CANOEIST, H. M. 5. “Ganges,” and a few evenings after an “At Home” was given in the same tent by the Hon. whole this AND on the 4th Aug., and aitented by Rob Roy McGregor was Mr. H. Wilmer, R. all in re-elected camp. Commodore; C. C. was elected Vice-Com- modore, vice Mr. R. Richardson; Mr. J. D. Hayward, M.C.C. Rear-Commodore, vice Mr. Wilmer ; Mr. Percy Nisbet, R.C.C. re-elected Secretary and Treasurer, ‘wo new divisions were established, having their Royal Cornwali Yacht Club, members of the B. C. A. during the meet were made Hon. Members of that centres at Oxford and Cambridge, and three places the the the the viz, Lower Loch Erne, Norfolk Broads and Loch club, a compliment much appreciated, and at Falmouth Regatta which took place during meet, this club gave a special race for canoes of B, C. A., which was won by Mr. Craigie in were discussed with reference to next year’s meet, Fyne, Vital Spark, M.C.C.. Another regatta was held at Myter Creek, and the regatta committee gave two canoe races, one for canoe yawls, and the other Lynan in the Rickerton in the Snake, W. U.S. C., ——. M.C.C. and of the B.C.A., and was well attented by residents in the neighbourhood, as well! as by the officers of mentioned; a of present. Mr, A very successful instrumental and vocal concert was given in the Committee tent by the members Harbour was Several Photographs were taken by members during the camp, a list of which will no doubt be published for the benefit of those unable to be a paddling and sailing, won respectively by Mr. C. C. whilst Cork scratch vote taken showed a majority in favor Norfolk Broads Percy Nispetr, R.C.C. Hon. Sec. B.C.A. THE SNAKE. | THE Epitor, Zhe Canoeist. SIR,—You will Iam sure, be interested to learn that the canoe-yawl ‘Snake’ (5 ton) has made an extraordinary record at Falmouth Regatta, beating the Mosquito Fleet by 40 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN minutes on 20 mile course, outside harbour in strong wind and reefed down part of the time. Some weeks ago the Snake beat the other cance-yawls of the B.C.A. in the race arranged for them at Mylor Regatta, by some 10 to 15 minutes, on a course of about 6 miles, after making a very bad start and other mishaps. I am preparing a sheet of drawings of mast boxes to suit all requirements. Faithfully yours, CHIRWELL, AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION MEET SPECIALLY REPORTED. I have just returned from the most pleasant i4 days I ever spent in the open-air—in other words, I have finished a fortnight’s camp with AND CANOEIST 195 Faintly as tolls the evening chimes, Our voices keep tune and our oars keep time. To complete my souvenirs I sailed across to St. Annes and took a shot atthe church and the rapids, which the poet, evidently coming across the lake, writes— Soon as the woods on shores look dim, We’ll sing at St. Annes our parting hymn ! Row, brothers row, the stream runs fast, The rapids are near and the daylight’s passed. St. Annes is a considerable village 4 miles from the camp and 22 niles west of Montreal. The A.C.A launch running there 3 times each day, as 1b was the nearest railway terminus, the A.C.A. Northern division, and aléhough the Now that I have described camp surroundings I will describe life in camp which was of the brightest and pleasantest, the first week under interest our readers to know something of the cainp meet was devoid of anything new, I think it will meet, node of camping, and racing. The site of the camp was fixed on the Cadieux, Lake of the Two Mountains, which isan enlarge- ment of the Ottawa river, which leaves the lake canvas we had beautiful weather and the men in spent their time in idleing about and enjoying the silent charm of a Canadian forest ; the life was new to me, and I never was a moment easy: I fished, chased chipmunks, and roained though the woods, with a chat round the by three channels, two going in Lake St. Louis, separated by Ile Perot, and one passing down behind the island of Montreal. The camp was fixed crescent shape with the concave side towards shore, on about an acre of rising grassy land at western end of the island bon-fire at night completed each day. Ihe Ottawa men numbering 25 were strongest in point of numbers, Lake St. Louis and Point Claire, coming next ; numerous other clubs sent wide. The site was the only available spot on the whole lake, which with bays and islands would not reach short of 50 miles of shore line. The mainland and islands, though extremely pic- the struts, which alone make a pyramid tenantable, above the front door of H. ‘T. McKendrick’s known as Point aux Caillioux, and separated from the mainland by a narrow channel 100 yds. turesque, were rocky and so densely wooded as to render tent pitching an impossibility. From the west end of the camp, a beautiful view of the mouth of the Ottawa was obtained, 4 miles across the lake, with Oka, the Alonquin and Iroqouise Indian village, on the left bank, and Mount Calvary for a background, with the celebrated Trappist Monastry half-way up the mountain, while still higher up were the chapels and shrines erected by the pilgrims who for 200 years have journeyed to this Mecea of Canada. On the opposite shore was the lovely little village of Como, where strange to say English only is spoken. Starting with canoe from the east end of the camp and passing through the narrow channel around islands, and through other channels, following the main coast line, we could reach Vaudreuil, a truly typical French village, where the inhabitants, if addressed in English, invariably answered, ‘‘Ne comprens pas”’. On the day I visited Vaudreil I took my P.D.C. with me and photographed the church which is a very interesting old place, for 80 years ago it rang out the peals which inspired Moore to write that grand old canoeing song: one or two, but men from the west were scarce. There were tents all sorts and sizes, the Clyde being generally adopted. The Macs and Mr. H.C. McLean possessed a small pyramid tent without tent was sewed on in large letters M. A. O. Several of the men had awnings spread, under which they did their idling and eating. The drift wood around the island proved a boon ; for everywhere were to be seen, tables, seats, flagstaffs, &c. The whole cainmp seemed to be simple in their taste, the only neat thing being shown by Mr. Miller of Toronto who possessed ‘much in little” in the shape of an ash box 1″9 x 14″x 8” which contained everything needful for two in the way of plates, cups, saucers, salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar, bottles, knives, forks, cork- screw, spoons, tin-opener and tea-strainer fitted in leather sheaths on the back of the box. A light tin tray with a hole in the centre to fit over the teapot, and containing numerous other small but useful things complete the list. It contained more than a cruiser generally carries, but was really smaller than many a nest of pails I have seen. ‘This gentleman’s tent was very conspicuous for tidyness, being always in apple-pie order. For sleeping arrangements the Ottawa men were most comfortable having light iron beds about one foot from the ground, but rather heavy for a cruise, the rest of the camp slept on boards or mother earth, blanket bags being almost 196 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN discarded. The cruisers were well represented, causing but a feeble trade to the camp caterer. This was rather a blow to the Executive and Officers of the division, who by the presence of restuarant are actually encouraging men to camp with centre plate amidships, fine lines, and standing rig, more the advancement of the machine is assured; for there, gaily bedecked with flags at the rear of the camp stood, a barber’s shop. Surely a man could carry his razor and save the division the trouble of importing into the wilderness of bush a disciple of Sir Richard Arkwright. Squaw Point, distant a quarter of a mile from the main camp, was pleasantly situated and well shaded with trees, it was pretty well attended, the ladies looked as if they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The camp was well supplied with fruii, raspberries, red-currants and huckelberries could be had for pulling; to those who possessed dimes, the habitants or the Indians would fill your biggest pail for a quarter. Milk was also brought to camp and those who spoke French were constantly called up to act as interpreter. Fish was very plentiful, Mr. MeCallum just about ‘supplied the camp with bass, dore, pike and maskilonge, gratis. The craft on the wharves were three fourths Ricelake models, some fitted with attwood or child boards, others with the Peterboro’ leeboards both of which act together, as they are fixed to a spindle running athwart the canoe; with a spring to keep them down. Mr. Mainguy AND CANOEIST the races. The Oloha sailed by Hugh C. McLean of the same club, Point Claire, is a powerful looking boat, on deck only, get a fair look at her lines, and you think you have seen the finest lined canoe built, she has standing sprits and all the rest of the implements that form the racer ; she was well handled and came into very good positions in the races. The canoe of the day comparatively was the Mab, sailed Claire by Mr. Chas. Archibald, of Point C.C., who though beaten by W. G. McKendrick at the Point Claire Regatta in a drifting match, proved herself the fastest canoe at the meet. She won the record-sailing 44 miles, ten starters, W. G. McKendrick in the Mae second. H. F. MeKendrick in the Chum third, Mr. W. H. Warran in the Allie open canoe with lee boards fourth, the others either upset or withdrew, From the first the Mab led and increasing her lead, had a few minutes to spare when she finished, The Trophy sailing was sailed on the same day (74 miles). A thunderstorm was brewing in the west at the start. The Iris got first away but was collared by the Mab, followed by Mac, Chum, and Mona, the Mab continued to inerease her lead, had about a mile the best of fleet when the storm broke which shut out the sight of the canoes for an hour when a rescue party was formed and two of the capsized canoes were towed ashore, the others also capsized brought their canoe ashore themselves. As a matter of ‘course, the race was postponed. Next day the wind still too fresh, the race was again postponed, on the third day the race was again called. Very little interest was taken in the markable fast paddler. The racers were reprerace as the race had been won before ; however, sented by W. G. McKendrick’s ‘Mac,’ H. F. Mr. F. McCallum in Inez and H. Roath in an McKendrick’s ‘Chum,’ both precisely the same open canoe started to make the pace for Mab. model und sail area, the only difference being Mab eventually won 14 miles from Inez, doing the ‘Chum’ has a cedar deck while the ‘Mace’ the 74 miles in 2 hours 40 minutes, and winning glories in butternut; they have a Y section, – the Orilla Club for the second tine; The Mab very quick rising floor, in fact, the ‘Charm’s’ was designed by W. P. Stephens of New York, midship section with a more graceful turn in for Mr. Leys of Toronto, was built by Ruggies the bilge extremely fine, for’ard and aft, they and named the Don in 1887, won record at carry 130 feet of sail, divided in the proportion © Stony lake, Lake George aud Stave Islaad, of 3 to 2,are standing batswings, have extension besides numerous paddling races. Last year in tillers and hyking seats, and to call them anythe hands of Colin Frazer of the Ubique C.C., thing else but racing machines would not be she won the Orillia Cup. In coming up to the speaking the truth. There is no doubt they can meet from Point.Claire she had a hole 6 in. go, and in the hands of their owners ought to equare knocked in her by a yacht, she was hastily have made a better show than they did. repaired and we see the result. Owners of Mr. D. A. Poe who in his first year as a cruizers were jubilant over the victory for the racer, was not so successful in his Iris as one Mab is as honest a canoe as floats, she is might expect from such an old cruiser, he was 16 x 80x 12, very full lines, has 12in. of dead considerably over canvassed the races for a flat floor amidships, and carries it a long way man of his weight. The bilge of his canoe being aft, fine entrance, but no hollow lines, midship -considerably warped practically put him out of section 12 in. aft of centre of canoe, carries 120 ft. of Ottawa, showed a very fine, able, decked canoe by Day of Ottawa, a very creditable piece of work. Dr. C. M. Douglas had a really beautiful dug out model, decked over and a re- THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN of canvas, Notus rig, will reef down to 60 ft., has only a light brass plate weighing 10 lbs., carries a vesper rudder, without ballast, Mr. Archibald sails her eujoys the hyking seat and extention tiller, he has the sails well fitted up with plated tackle as were all the craft, all the fittings being extremely light, nothing new being perceptible, if fact despite the presence of racers it was a cruizers meet, the frying pan, pannikin and tripod winning the day. CANOEIST 197 ment the crews were very well matched, and it was some time before the crew of the ‘Prucas’ could persuade the enemy to retire-—into the water. The only drawback unusually was that an strong tide was running with the wind, which made beating very difficult. Mr. R. M. Richardson, Vice-Commodore B.C.A. filled the post of judge, Dr. Hindhaugh that of starter, to the satisfaction of all hands. At the close of the Regatta, Dr. Burdon, Vice-President, Yours Canoeingly, in Orrer, T.C.C., A.C.A. P.S.–There were about 60 men and 50 canoes at the meet, with about 30 tents. NORTHERN CANOE AND CLUB. The first Annual Regatta of this club was held ou the 20th Sept., 1890, on the Tyne, opposite the club’s boathouse at Scotswood. The weather was all that could be desired, the wind being fresh, and the day bright and warm. There was a large number of members’ friends present. Tea was served in the Boathouse, and the the absence of the Mayor of Neweastle, (President), presented the prizes to the successful competitors, and congratulated them on the success of their first Regatta. THe Evitor, 7ve Cancetst, Sir,—Sure as ever I Hartlepool, Aug. 26th, 1890. take up your paper, I see some suggestion or other as to making this sport more popular. Do you not think the secretaries of clubs might forward particulars of races or any other interesting canoeing events, to the chief newspapers in their district ? According to your periodical there are several clubs in this district, yet, though Isee one of the chief papers (The Newcastle Daily Chronicle) almost every day, I never stumble across an item pertaining Seotswood Brass Band discoursed sweet musie during the proceedings. The following are the advanced, as matters relating to their sport are now often Hindhaugh, ‘Bulrush’; G. U. Laws, ‘Wye’; R. W. Mackenzie, ‘Sunbeam’; L. McPherson, have been launched this season. One carries two persons, and is built of red pine 14 x 30 with centre board, and the other is canvas, for one, 12 x 30 without centre board. Latter made almost exclusively fur paddling, but owner has lately developed fat and is now too idle for any exertion. They are both amateur built, in fact particularly so, and I results :—Sailing Race for class 2 canoes, Entries :—E. Hindhaugh, ‘Argonaut’; F. E. ‘Cluny’; J. A. Youl, ‘Gipsy’; Argonaut. 1st Wye, 2nd Paddling Race for class 2, carrying full sail: ‘Argonaut’; ‘Prucas’; ‘Sunbeam’; ‘Cluny’; to canoes, published. The Model Yacht Secretaries appear to be more There are but two canoes sailing here, and both need not tell you we are very much in our infancy here. We are however as you may should prosper, suppose, anxious that the pastime Yours sincerely, BANTAM. ‘Gipsy’; 1st Cluny, 2nd Gipsy, Manceuvring Sailing Race for Class 2. To throw a paddle over to leeward, recover and continue race: ‘Argonaut’; ‘Bulrush’; ‘Wye’; ‘Sunbeam’; Argonaut. ‘Cluny’; ‘Gipsy’; Ist Wye, 2nd Sailing Race for class 2, (open to all clubs) : ‘Argonaut’; BR. M. Richardson, ‘Bulrush’; ‘Wye’; ‘Sunbeam’; ‘Cluny’; W. W. Strang, ‘Albatross’ ; ‘Gipsy’; lst Wye, 2nd Bulrush. Sailing and Paddling Race, combined for class 2: ‘Argonaut’; ‘Bulrush’; ‘Wye’; ‘Sunbeam’; ‘Cluny’; ‘Gipsy’; Ist Wye, 2nd Cluny. Capsize Race (sailing) Competitors to capsize their Canoes until flag is in water, then right themselves and continue race, {open to all Clubs): ‘Argonant’; ‘Wye’; ‘Sunbeam’; THE B.C.A. SECRETARY. Recently Mr. Percy Nisbet, was rowing on the Thames near Waterloo-bridge, when he ob- served a man fall from the bridge into the river. He at once proceeded to the rescue, and succeeded in partly raising the drowning man out of the water, and supporting him till the piermaster at the Temple, Mr. Alfred Day, came to his assistance and conveyed the man to the River Police Station where a doctor was soon in attendance. The man was well-dressed, and apparently over 60 years of age, and it is not. known how he fell into the water. His rescue drew together a crowd of spectators at Waterloo-bridge. ‘Cluny’; ‘Gipsy’; lst Wye, 2nd Argonaut. Tournament: E. Hindhaugh, G. U. Laws, ‘Prucas’; Dr. J. Hindhaugh, J. A. Youl, ‘Cluny’ ; Ist Prucas, 2nd Cluny. The last two events were very interesting to the spectators, who eagerly watched the efforts of the competitors to right their boats, and greeted them with a cheer when they were finally crowned with success. In the .Tourna- THe Epiror, 7ke Canoezst. Montreal, Aug. 24th, 1890. DEAR 51R, -I take it asa foregone conclusion, that all owners of the accorded their ‘Poor thanks descriptive article in Man’s to the Yatch’ will, with me, have Pru : Cas for his pithy and August number. But I hope Pru : Cas will excuse me questioning the number of sister canoes which the Aquila appears to have; as a matter of fact there were no sister canves to the Aquila present, nor has any yet been built. Certainly the craft were much 198 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN alike, the Aquila and Sunbeam being both designed for the same waters by Mr, Alex. McLeod in the spring of 1888. The latter canoe then sailed as the Otter, is built of spruce. chincher built against Aquila’s carvel built of mahogany. The Wear boat has slightly flatter floor, finer entrance, more sheer and tumble home, carries less sail and weighs about 50 Ibs. heavier than the Sunbeam. Whether these slight though marked difference constitute sister ships or not, I leave to our readers to judge. The real sister ships were the Sunbeam and Midge, the last named being built in ’88—’8g from the moulds of the Sunbeam, and finished Hike her even in detail, Poor, friendless Agnuila’s last sister, a nameless but worthy canoe, built by Mr. Stephenson, of the T.C.C., was built from the designs of the Sunbeam wlth the fore- body moulds drawn out a foot. Apparently the Edith of the F.C.C.C., was a modification of the Sunbeam, though not built to the same lines, the Sunbeam being such a popular type of canoe for northern seas or rapid running, makes it the more curious why Pru: Cas, one of the pioneers of Northern canoeing, should so far forget the ‘pedigree’ of the respective craft. Yours very truly, OTrrerR, HUMBER YAWL T.C.C., A.C.A,. CLUB. AND CANOEIST. by each boat was ascertained, Each boat carried a number (7. 2. 3. 4. &c.) and the various classes were distinguished by different coloured numbers or ground on which the number was painted. ‘he Ina won first prize (a handsome carved timepiece) in her class. Godiva took a local pilot, but although he said there was ‘plenty much water” she ran hard and fast aground and was ‘out of it’ = Daisy was saved from being last competitors carrying away by one of her three her mast—the only accident of the kind which we noticed during the day. In the evening the five Englishmen were kindly entertained at dinner by the Sailing Club and had their health proposed in English by the Commodore We couldn’t help wondering if our insular exclusiveness would have been as polite in the case of strangers in England. Certainly we could not have proposed their he Ith in Dutch. Fireworks and a ball brought the day—and pleasant conclusion. Several members of the above Club had a very enjoyable cruise in Holland during the month of August. The first detachment left Hull in the good ship “Sea Horse” at 11 p.m. on Aug. 6th, arriving the night—to a uring next day we dropped down to Amsterdam again, to meet the Yum Yum and two smaller boats Swan and Spectre which came out by the “European.” ‘To the Captain of in Amsterdam some 24 hours later after a smvoth, the same steamship was confided the charge ofthe valuable timepiece, as the cabin of the Ina was sunshiny passage. Next morning, August 8th, our three boats Ina, Godiva and Daisy were lowered of three with their belongings. into the water and after stowing ballast and stores, hardly equal to holding that in addition to her crew On Monday afternoon we four made a start for and rigging, we had a turn on the familar waters of Muiden on the Zuider Zee. the Ij and then sailed on to Zaandam (of windmill to be taken over on deck of a steamer to Kampen. We had two reefs hauled down, and after passing through the big sluices at Schellingwoude found all fame) for the night. As on previous occasions we lay by a schuytmakker’s (boatbuilder’s) yard. But before taking up our night quarters we had an interview with the Regatta Committee and made our entries with them for our races on the Saturday, Ina and Godiva in the keelboats class, Daisy in the centreboarders. For this race the latter boat had to be measured, and was awarded an official certificate that she is of 1 ton rating according to the Rule in force in the Netherlands, Saturday was quite an ideal Regatta day ; bright, hot sun anda good breeze of wholesail strength and fairly steady, and never a drop of rain, made one of the most perfect days we had in Holland. There were 14 or 15 different classes of sailing boats, in all of which (except the first} there were two or more competitors. The total number of boats racing was over 6o and as there were 2 or 3 times that number sailing and rowing about, the amount of life that the white and brown sails put into the scene may be better imagined than described. The Races were started from immediately in front of the town with 15 minutes interva!s, and every one was got off fo time. As the beats passed the swimming baths, a quarter ofa mile away, their time was taken, also their time of repassing after sailing the course, and thus the actual time taken ‘The little boats were the wind we wanted. An hour’s sail landed us under the walls of Muiden Castle, and then cookery was the order of the day. The Artist tried to get eges by making a sketch of a chicken, but though his art was generally successful, it failed dismally here. We made an “earliest on record” start on Aug. 12th,and were outside the harbour by 9-30, We kept our two reefs im, as the wind was night aft and fairly strong. We had ‘“‘diligently compared and revised” our compasses before starting, with that of a yacht lying in the harbour, and now steered for Kampen. My! didn’t it rain. It came down in torrents, and we just smoked along in the squalls, some of which came down pretty heavily. We lost sight of the low lying land when little more than an hour out, and although we passed lots of fishing Schuyts we saw no more land until about half past three when we made out the hghthouse on the end of‘de Ketel’ —Yum Yum and Daisy ran between the training walls which confine the mouth of the Ijssel, about 4 p.m. These walls extend out into the Zee fora mile and a half or two miles and, aided by the rapid current of the river, ensure a fairly deep channel. We boomed up against the strong stream, and as the wind gradually fell, shook out our reefs, THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN until every rag was drawing. AND CANOEIST. 199 Kampen was reached about 6 p.m. and we tied up for the night feeling that we had done a good day’s work. The next day was devoted to drying out and seeing the town, which is a clean cheerful little place, there (Ronduit), so the three larger ones went on alone and we caught them up next morning and with a fine bridge over the Tjssel, two fine Poorts, and several cigar factories, not to to mention its Town Halland Churches. When, inthe afternoon, are sharp-ended, and look quite rakish. Every house appears to possess one or more and to make we were ready to make a a virtue of necessity and went to the Gardens, sat under the trees (at little tables) and listened to the strains of a military band, in company with Burgomeister van H—, to whom we had a letter of introduction, and who took the whole crowd of us under his protection, Then back to the bouts, bearing stores, as we meant to make an early start and breakfast under way. We actually did this, It was before 7 a.m. when the 6 boa‘s swung into the river. It winds a good bit, so we had sailing on all points, now close hauled, now running. Once or twice on the latter point of sailing we trembled for the mast, as the pull of the big mainsail bent it like a fishing rod. In fact, the day didn’t Yum pass without accident, carried a shroud away. as Yum But the delight of that halt when we ran the boats ona sandy bar and stripped for a plunge in the cool (and fairly clean ) water. Once more the laggards catch up, and we start again, but the next reach with a head wind speedily scatters us. It was a glorious bit of beating. An old grey Church on the right bank bosomed in trees ; a tjalk, with brown sails shaking, having a tow up from a horse on the bank, and our own pretty fleet on the broad sunlit river tacking to and fro. At length we reach a lock (left side of river) and pass down to the level ofthe placid three- ined Sweet William’s Canal,with its steam tram running alongside to Zwolle a mile or two away. Zwolle is an important if somewhat sleepy town,with a high tower and a splendid old gateway, the Sassenpoort. It has some fine houses, and is surrounded by wide canals with grassy banks and plenty of trees. We found a good mooring place in the youngsters swimming baths, and stayed there a whole day when we were joined by the Eillen (of Newcastle). Along the Swarte water to Hasselt with its high tower and Swartsluis, we had the advantage of a slight current in our favour. This piece of water reminded us much of the Broad district. Passing through the lock at Swartsluis we entered on a new phase, quite a narrow canal, with low banks almost awash, on either hand. village. The boats here are nice looking craft of some 2oft. x 4ft. 6in. nd marshes With the strong following wind we carried tremendous waves astern of us until we entered Belter Weide, a big broad, and stopped for lunch before passing out on to Beulakker Meei. After lunch, however, the big lake was so rough that the smaller boats preferred to stay the night ‘They are flat-bottomed, but good use of them, start for Zwolle, the wind had fallen too much for us to stem the current, so we made sailed on in squadron through a typical Overijssel To be continued. G@xchange & Sale Column. The charge for inserting advertisements in this column is 4d. for twenty wor.ls, and 1d. for every additional five words or portion thereof. Name and address when published are em ated in and charged for, and if a number at this office be given instead, Id. extra for each advertisement is charged Jed. or Id, stamps may be sent in payment. Advertisements must be written on one side of the paper only. 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