The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 7, Issue 6 – June 1890

(ANOEIS Sa ce BOR = pao = “—¥ ss i ~ = — hy. = . _ ~ – A Monthly Journal of Modei Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News, Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &e Vol. VII.—No. 6. JUNE, i890. ‘otes Gditorvial ’ OI All Communications {except Canoeing) must be addressed ‘THe Eniror of The Model- Vachisman, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” Price 3d., Post-free Ved. | CaNORING Communications must be addressed “THe Epiror of Zhe Canoeist. 46, Chesilton Rd., Munster Park, London, S.W.” Mopet Yacutinc.—Mr. F. J. Tansley, of Lowestolt, has been elected hon. member of the Serpentine M. Y.C., London, in recognition of his valuable services in the cause of model yachting, but more especially with reference to the Lowestoft Yacht Pond. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOKIST is published on the Ist of each month, and can be had of MODEL YACHT DESIGNING. any bookseller, or will be sent on application to the Pub- By W. E. C. PHELps. lishers, on the following terms vr VIL.— Displacement. 7 3 Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe Apologies are necessary to my readers for the or America…… paid in advance…… 3/6 per annum delay in sending in this article. It is necessary to explain what displacement is, and in what way it affects the model. A boat placed in water displaces or takes the space of a quantity of water exactly equal to its own, that is, not ‘4d. or Id. stamps may be sent in payment. N.b.—In sending for single copies, 344d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. HuLL: THOMAS GRASSAM, I61 & 162, Fligh Street. Lonpon: DVERTISEMENTS should reach this office not later _ than the 21st of the month, to secure, insertion in the following issue. Rates on application. To Foreign Subseribers!—All subscriptions must be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THos. GRassAM, HULL ; or, if sent im rorelge peri on gt bite in mace payof high value.—P.O.Q. one or two stamps only, able to °*The Afodel- Yachtsman’? wil) not for the future be accepted. merely the weight of the portion submerged, E. MARLBOROUGH & Co, 51, Old Bailey. i but the whole weight with equipment, &c., the | eubic contents of the portion of hull above water ig known as “surplus buoyancy.” The exact displacement of a boat can be found by calculating how many cubic feet of water the hull displaces when immersed. Thus, if you immerse a cube of wood containing one foot solid water and youand findhalf that out, it floats exactly half in you know that it the ; – displaces half a cubic foot of water. , One cubic 102 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN foot of water (salt) equals 64lbs. in weight: half a cubic foot equals 32lbs. which is the weight of the cube. Now to apply this to the model: in this case the hull represents the cube of wood, and the load-water-line marks the line of flotation, as a line half way up the cube would have marked its line of flotation. To find the weight of the whole mass of the hull we must ‘calculate the number of cubic feet in the portion of the hull below the Lw.1. The first thing necessary is to find the areas of the vertical sections of the body plan below AND 2. Sum the results this calculation). In January 35 (as there are 35 cubic feet of water to the ton) this gives the displacement in tons, divide by 1728 which will give actual displacement of model. The columns B and C refer to the calculation for centre of buoyancy, which will occupy the next article. Fresh water is about 214 per cent. lighter than salt and 35-9 cubic feet = 1 ton. right-angles to each other, and a curve ( See Lllustration page), to find its area is precisely the same im working out. Divide the vertical line AG into any equal number of equal parts, draw perpendiculars to the curve, these are the ordinates, the ordinate AB is the lawl. Find the length of the ordinates in feet, (it is easier to work as for an actual yacht taking as so many feet instead of inches, and calculate a scale of feet.) Then tabulate thus :-— to (The letters in this example are used to stand for numbers.) Interval =I Ordinates. Length. 1 a 2 b 3 t e 6 i divided by %4 of Interval d = he the ar area f the the plane pl of ABG. Now to find the displacement by means of this method, take an uneven number of vertical cross sections at equal distances along the l.w.1 taking the bow end of l.w.l. for No. 1. Tabulate these areas thus:— A Section No, Area, 1 2 a b 3 c 4 d 5) 6 7 8 9 10 11 e f g h 2. HULL “ALBERT”7 SCARBOROUGH. This inter-club match which has now become a pleasant annual fixture, was sailed on Saturday May 17th, at Scarborough, the matches being in the 10 and 20 ton classes. Thore was a smart breeze from W. 8. W. necessitating small suits in the earlier part of the match, but towards the end of the afternoon the wind lightened considerably. The ten-tonners had the first part to themselves, the competing boats being: — Albert club, ‘Active,’ ‘Queen Mab,’ § Amy,’ ‘Maude,’ ‘Spider’ and ‘ Frida.’ Scarborough, ‘Erratic,’ ‘Freedom,’ ‘Annie,’ ‘Bluebell,’ ‘Secret,’ ‘Florence,’ ‘Julia’ and ‘Sprite.’ At the end of the first round all the Albert boats with the (at+g)+2 (c+e)+4 (b+d+f) ¢ 5 INTER-CLUB MATCH. I showed how to estimate the area of a” plane bounded by a curve and a right line, now we have a plane bounded by two right lines, at and divide by %4 of the distances between the sections, this gives half the total cubic content in feet of the full size boat. Multiply this result by 2, and divide by the l.w.l. (every thing above the L.w.l. is dis- regarded in CANOEIST B Multiple, O L Cc Product. 00 b 2 2e 3 8d 4 5 6 7 i 8 Uj k . 10 46 5 f 6g Th 81 9 j 10 10 To find displacement, multiply sum of areas of even sections by 4. Add areas of first and last. Multiply sum of areas of odd sections by exception of ‘Spider’ fell out, and in the second round the redoubtable ‘Spider’ could not crawl quite so fast as the ‘Freedom,’ so three Searboro’ boats sailed off for the three prizes, and finished in the folowing order. – ‘Sprite’ 86 x 84 lugger, Mr. Benton 1st, Scarbro’ ‘Florence’ 384 x 8 cut., Mr. Grant 2nd, » ‘Freedom’ 384 x 8 cut., Mr. Andrew 8rd, __,, The heats in this match were well contested, all the finishes being close. The first prize was a handsome water-colour drawing, presented by Mr. Ernest Dade, of Scarborough. In the 20-ton match, the home club were outclassed, the Hull men bringing a very handsome lot of models, in fact, five as pretty boats as could be seen any- where. Against these, Scarboro’ pitted three 20’s and three 10’s as under:— Alvert— Puritan,’ ‘Pro,’ ‘Rose,’ ‘St. Andrew,’ and ‘Trex,’ all 20’s. Scarbo — Victory,’ rd 20; ‘G.O.M.’, 11; ‘Mayflower,’ 20; ‘Lapus Lazuli,’ 11; ‘Florrie,’ 10; ‘Vallota,’ 20; ‘Rover,’ 20. The ‘Victory’ and the ‘Rover’ being new boats and not quite in hand. The heats were well sailed, and at the end of the first round ‘Puritan,’ ‘Rose,’ ‘Pro,’ ‘Lapus Lazuli,’ «St. Andrew,’ and ‘Rover,’ were left in, the final THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN finishing as under :— ‘Pro,’ cutter, Mr. Crossland, 1st, Albert. of of nearly 6 beams, won entirely on her merits, being both speedy and weatherly. The ‘Rover’ was also extremely close winded, and was somewhat handicapped by being untried. She is a handsome boat and attracted a good deal of attention from the Hull men at the conclusion of the match. The ‘Rose’ was fully equal to the position she gained, in fact, the last heat was one of the closest the writer has seen, the boats finishing on opposite tacks all close together. The course was 200 yards by 80, to windward. No times were taken. The prizes were presented by Mr. Albert Strange, Vice- Commodore, on behalf of the Scarboro’ club, and the visitors expressed themselves highly pleased with their day’s sailing, which, though keenly contested on both sides, went off most harmoniously and agreeably, it being felt by both visitors and hosts that there is nothing like a well contested inter-club match to bring model yachtsmen into closer bonds of sportsmanlike good fellowship. The competitors and friends were most kindly attended to and catered for by Mrs. G. Bolder and Miss Luccock, in the Club-house, the kind services of these ladies being highly appreciated and suitably acknowledged. This, the great event of the model yachting East Coast from Boston to Scarborough, was sailed on Whit-Monday, in the presence of a large company of spectators, the pond of the Kingston Model Inglemire Lane, Beverley-rd., Hull. ‘Marguerite.’ 3rd round, ‘Florence’ beat ‘Midge,’ ‘Pixie’ beat ‘Sea Song,’ ‘Spider’ beat ‘Albatross,’ ‘Freedom’ beat ‘Harkaway,’ ‘Flying Cloud’ a bye. 4th round, ‘Flying Cloud’ beat ‘Pixie,’ ‘Spider’ beat ‘Freedom,’ ‘Florence’ a bye. Final round, ‘Flying Cloud,’ (W. Bruce) Kingston club, Ist. ‘Spider’ (J. Ness) Albert club, 2nd. ‘Florence’ (H. Grant) Scarborough club, 3rd. (This last heat created the most intense excitement, as ‘ Flying Cloud’ gradually forged ahead and came in a gallant winner from a good second in ‘Spider,’ and three vociferous cheers were given for each of the three boats as they passed the judge.) Mr. T. A. Bruce, Commodore of the Kingston club, handed over the prizes with a few remarks which were received with loud applause. Mr. Wright (Boston) moved, Mr. Albert Strange (Scarborough) seconded, and the representatives of the other clubs supported a vote of thanks to the Kingston club for their hospitality and en- day by all, and the visitors left for their various PRESENTED BY THE Kinaston Chus. the ‘Phantom’ and ‘Marguerite,’ Bradford; ‘Doris’ and ‘Pixie,’ Leeds; ‘Queen Mab’ and ‘Spider,’ Albert; ‘Florence,’ ‘Albatross,’ ‘Annie’ and ‘Freedom,’ Scarborough; and ‘Resolute,’ East Hull; all beat their opponenis. and round, ‘Midge’ beat ‘Livonia,’ ‘Florence’ beat ‘Doris,’ ‘Pixie’ beat ‘Susie,’ ‘Sea Song’ beat ‘Queen Mab,’ ‘Albatross’ beat ‘Resolute,’ ‘Flying Cloud’ beat ‘Annie,’ ‘Spider’ beat ‘Winsome,’ ‘Harkaway’ beat ‘Phantom,’ and ‘Freedom’ heat club meets ever held. The vote was carried by acclamation. Great was the enjoyment of the FOR THE EAST-COAST CHALLENGE SHIELD, of 103 tertainment of the day, a day which will be long remembered as one of the most successful inter- Tuirp ANNUAL IntTER-CLUR MatcH fraternity CANOEIST. Song,’ ‘Fiying Cloud,’ ‘Winsome,’ and ‘Harkaway,’ of the Kingston club; ‘Livonia,’ Boston; ‘Rose,’ cutter, Mr. Lilley, Qnd, ,, ‘Rover,’cutter, Mr. Cole, 3rd, Scarboro’. The heats were very interesting and closely sailed, there being a remarkable absence flukes. The ‘Pro,’ a very handsome boat AND at Yacht Club, The breeze was strong and steady from the north, and the course laid was a thrash to windward from the south end. The racing was in many of the heats of a close and exciting description, remarkable for some fine finishes, and in one case a dead heat was registered. Seven clubs competed for the trophy, and 36 boats of the 10-ton class took part in the fray: six each from Boston, Leeds Bradford, and Kingston; five each from the Albert and Scarborough clubs; and two from the newly-established East Hull club. Results :—ist round, ‘Midge,’ ‘Susie,’ ‘Sea trains in conveyances provided by the Kingston club. The Challenge Shield is a handsome work of art, by Elkington, illustrative of yachting and other aquatic sports, and will be on view in Messrs. Kirk & Co.’s window, Whitefriargate, for afew days. The first year it was won by the Kingston club, second year by Scarborough, and this year again by the Kingston. It willremain in their possession one year, and then again be competed for. lé has had a wonderful effect in improving the whole breed of 10-ton class boats, and will no doubt lead to still further efforts in naval architecture. ABOUT LONDON. Why is it that one can’t point out another man’s failings without drawing forth the bitterest 104 THE wrath that virtuous MODEL-YACHTSMAN indignation can indite ? Morally we ought to be thankful to be told our errors and mend our ways accordingly ; that at least is what I do:—I’m fast becoming a bland and gentle individual. ~ But I can’t stand “Jack Yard, Junr.”—nor anyone else for the matter of that—accusing me wrongfully, and as I have never sailed a rater in any inter-club match, nor has an inter-cl ub match between raters and tens been sailed in London to my knowledge; nor was there even an inter-club October, match 1888. sailed I think that in London, in «J. Y., Junr.” ought to know a little more about the sport before he oceupies space with misstatements ; neither need he be so sure that he knows who the “A. M.” is. I have not said that the published design of the ‘ Nyleptha’ is 17 tons, but that as saéed she is. This is quite a different thing. And for me to refer to spinnakers would have been absurd, as the ‘‘ London” rule would measure them as the largest jib. If Mr. Tatchell can show me that the Y.R.A. allows a yacht to carry a jib-topsail without rating for it,—-then I’ll apologise for speaking without cause, till then— ANCIENT MARINER, I find that in the first part of this article I rather prematurely departed from reference to the building-plan, as there is a point of conwhich is too intimately CANOEIST. quickly, the boat’s bow will be raised, so that often her ‘forefoot’ will be seen above water. I have even known a boat to be thus swamped by the stern, in consequence of the depression of that part. If, however, the tow-rope be attached to a mast on board the boat, at an undue height above its hull, a coutrary effect will be produced, and the bow depressed and the stern elevated. There will thus be a certain point on the inmast between these extremes, by having the tow-line attached to which the boat will be towed at her natural line of Hotation, and this point marks the height above such line of the centre of effort of the sails, by conforming to which an even line of sailing, in other words the ‘trim’ line of flotation will be maintained. . To find this point, proceed as follows :-— Having fixed the keel or ballast of the model, turn it, deck downwards, over a straight-edge, and mark the spot where the two ends evenly balance each other. At this point set up on the middle line of the deck—temporarily supported by a couple of knees, fore and aft, lightly screwed to the deck—a mast, over which a sliding ring or cord gromet has been slipped, and to this ring tie a towing line. Take the model, thus prepared, to a river or rapid tide-way, and hold it against the stream; or if in still water, tow it, keeping the line in both cases ag nearly horizontal as possible, and moving the TRIM. struction ANI) connected with trim to be passed over un-noticed. I allude to the due proportioning of the fore and after parts of the plane of immersion, viz., that which is bounded at the top by the l.w.L, at bottom by the sole of the keel, and at the two ends by the stem and stern-post respectively. What should be aimed at, as nearly as possible, is to make the after part of this plane (that is, all that is abaft the dead flat or mid- ship section) one-fifth in area more than the fore part; in other words, to make these two parts in such proportion to each other that the fore part shall be two-fifths and the after part three-fifths of the whole immersed area of the plane. The object of this is to ensure steadiness and easy steerage. (See Bland’s Experiments, Weale’s Shilling series, Vol. 83, (bis.) p. 70.) The sheer plan of the ‘Nyleptha ’ nearly fulfils these conditions. And now, about the proportion and balance of sail. It can scarcely have escaped the observation of those familiar with shipping, that when a boat is towed astern of a vessel, moving pretty ring up and down the mast until all elevatio n or depression of bow or stern ceases. To the height, thus found, the vertical centre of effort of the sails ought to be adjusted. As has been pointed out more than once in this journal, the tendency among most model yachtsmen is to allow too much sail, especially in topsails, when less canvas, well set, would probably conduce to greater speed. Froin what has been above said, the effect of this overcrowding aloft is to depress the bows, and thus to throw the model off her designed, and therefore, it is to be presumed, off her best sailing lines, whereas, with weil proportioned and well set canvas, this fault will not occur, It is with a view to making known the means of adjusting the centre of effort of the sails, as to height, that I have entered into the foregoing details. Although the process seems a little troublesome, I know none other by which the information sought could be acquired more easily, and its adoption or otherwise, must therefore be left to the discretion of the model yachtsman. Twice the number of cubic inches of displace- ment given in square inches of sail I consider an ample allowance; and the easiest way to get at the displacement is to weigh the model, and multiply the weight (averdupois) by 27:73 which THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN is very nearly the contents, in cubic inches, of a pound of water. The horizontal position of the centre of effort should, as nearly as possible, be made to coincide with a line over the centre of gravity of the hull, For the method of calculating the areas and centres of effort of the several sails, and how to combine them, see Peake’s Rudimentary Treatise on Shipbuilding, Weale’s shilling series, page 74. J. M. MANCHESTER M. Y. C, EXHIBITION. An exhibition of model yachts and steamboats was held in the Association Hall, Peter- street, which, with its 60 members, carries on its operations on the fine stretch of water known as the Printworks’ Reservoir, Levenshulme. The object of the exhibition was twofold—to award the prizes offered by the club to the members for design and construction, and to increase the interest in the pastime of yachting. Twenty-six exhibits had been brought together, made up of 18 sailing boats, five steam-boats, and the engines of three other steam-boats. With the exception of two handsome steamers lent for the occasion by Mr. A. W. Kiddie, of Southport, all the models had been designed and constructed by the exhibiting members, whose work showed them to possess remarkable skill and technical knowledge. The sailing boats were built with ribs and boards, and rigged and finished complete. In this class, points were given for design, finish, and style of building of hull, for the quality and finish of spars, sails and rigging, and for the best arrangement for quickly changing a suit of sails. In the class for steamers points were given for design of hull, of engines, boilers and auxiliary machinery and propeller, as well as the workmanship of all those parts. The judges were Alderman W. H. Bailey, of Salford, and Mr. T. H. Hodd, formerly secretary of the Liverpool Model Yacht Club, and during the day they made the awards which appear below. The exhibition, which was as interesting as it was novel, was opened at noon by Alderman Bailey. Mr. C. G. B. Corbett, on behalf of the members of the club, thanked Alderman Bailey for his kindness in opening the exhibition, and also for acting as one of the judges. In this latter expression of thanks he desired to include Mr. Hodd, who had come from a great distance to take part in the judging. (Applause.) The exhi- bition remained open during the whole of the day and evening, and was largely attended, the visitors inspecting the models with great interest and pleasure. The judges’ awards were as AND 105 CANOEIST. follow :—-Steamers: 1, ‘Atalanta,’ built by Mr. W. E. Storey, Manchester; 2, ‘Electra,’ built by Mr. W. Goldthorpe, Longsight. Sailing yachts: 1, the cutter ‘Iris,’ 10-tons, designed and built by Mr. J. N. Dempsey; 2, 10-tons, designed and built by Mr. W. ‘Triton,’ T. Len- festy; 3, the schooner ‘Ben-my-Chree,’ 20-tons, (to be sailed as cutter, schooner, or yawl), designed and built by Mr. C. Toinkins. of the Chrbs. Doings Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ov/y, and forwarded to the Epiror not later than the 2oth of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue, Serpentine M. Y. C. (London ).—The matches for Mr. Burgess’ prize were continued on April 19th, in a light westerly wind. Hight boats started; ‘Waterlily’, ‘Myosotis,’ ‘Lizzie,’ ‘Lorna’ and ‘Galatea’ 15-tons, ‘Neptune’ and ‘Thistle’ 15-raters and ‘Arrow’ 10-tons. At the end of the first hour’s sailing ‘Myosotis’ led the first division with 11 points; ‘Lizzie’ 8; while ‘Lorna’ led the second division with 9 points; ‘Thistle’ second, with 7. Final hour, ‘Myosotis’ with rather a small sail spread considering the lightness of the wind, sailed right away from the ‘Horna’ which gave up aé the sixth turn; score: ‘Myosotis’ 12 points; ‘Lorna’ 6. On April 26th, in a light and shifty wind from the N. W. four boats started, ‘Lizzie,’ ‘Neva,’ ‘Neptune’ and ‘Waterlily.’ The Umpire sent them along for 9 boards, ‘Lizzie’ with her big sail spread having the best of it right through, and well handled by her skipper, won with 14 points; ‘Waterlily’ 6. On May 3rd, ‘Neptune’ 9; the 15-tonners competed forthe Commodore’s prize. Wind 5. W. moderate and shifty, ‘Lizzie,’ -Phantom,’ ‘Irex’ (lately ‘Waterlily,’ ‘Neva’ and ‘Neptune’ started, At the end of the first hour ‘Neva’ having lowest score by one point was left out, and the other four were sent off for the final hour. ‘Irex’ handled in her new owner’s (Mr. Burgess) usual style was easily first, ‘Phantom,’ ‘Neptune’ and ‘Lizzie’ fighting keenly together for second place. At the call of time ‘Irex’ had 14 points to her score, ‘Neptune,’ ‘Phantom’ and ‘Lizzie’ 9 each. On sailing offthe tie ‘Lizzie’ won. Umpire Mr. Cooper. On May 17th, the first 10-ton match was sailed, wind 8.5. W. fresh and shifty. Sailed in pairs, six boards being sailed by each pair. First round ‘Dot’ beat ‘Gulnare.’ ‘Dot: took the weather boards, ‘Gulnare’ the lee ones. ‘Formosa’ beat ‘Ino.’ f eaerer Nickolls 00.00.00. 4 SECOND Rounp. Atalanta..,……R. de Quincey…3 See. #0 © 36 0 41 0 42. 0 48 o 49 © Venessa ……… B. de Quincey…5. 47. 0 48 ……… 5 00.0… 5 o 48 15 51 ……… § o 51. ge o 30 30 DEVE – veces Holding Se Webster [,: a Nickolls SS STAPLES . eecemwen 6 Mercury ……… Waterlow …….., 6 1 FinaL Rounp. Atalanta .. 2.0… R. de Quincey…7. Stella wee Webster ……… 7 Severn ee Holding ……… 7 Venessa ……… B. de Quincey…7_ Mercury …….., Waterlow ……… 7 Selene ………… Staples v.cccceees 7 DR net emetitenees Nickolls …… 7 29 0 35 63S. 40 44 41 30 50° §1 45 20 Oo 26 SECOND Race Day or R. C. C.—-On Saturday, the 17th inst., the fixture was paddling and sailing races, all classes. sides of the course. presented by T. ‘lwo rounds, G. paddle alternate 1st prize, Detective Camera, F. Winser, secretary, and a second prize. Unfortunately only two entries were ‘made, and the only competitor who turned up at the time of racing was T. H. Holding, whom the secretary, who was officer, decided paddie and sail over the course. to start to The start was THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN effected punctually at 3.30 p.m. Sail from start to first buoy, Then followed a stiff paddle nearly the whole length of the lake to the home buoy, against a very strong breeze. Sails lowered, paddle to the bight. Then beat against a stiff wind and at times very lumpy water, which splashed the crew liberally, up to the foot of the lake, finishing with a paddle home. Many canoe yawls were out and good and spirited sailing. CANOEING IN there was some very follows :— I venture to suggest one or two cruises for about a fortnight’s duration. I have been over the whole ground in my own canoe and can therefore answer for the routes suggested being feasible and with skill and care safe, Route 1.—-Start from Leith, go to Stirling, rail Callander, cart portage two miles to Loch Vennachar, thence to head of that lake, tow canoe up small stream into Loch Achray, portage one mile and a half by coach through Trossacks into Loch Katrine, up to the head of same. Coach portage six miles to Inversnaid then descend va Luss to Balloch, go down the Leven enter tidal portion on the first of the ebb at Dumbarton, descend Clyde to mouth of Loch Long, go up Loch Long to head, return seven miles and enter. Loch Goil, take portage overland and enter Loch Fyne, thence cruise or steamer to any place according to time. Trip No. 2.—Enter Clyde at Greenock, go through Kyles of Bute into Loch Fyne up to Crinan of Canal, Lorne to then Oban, up through the Firth thence to the Loch Etive. Return down Loch Etive and take train to nearest station to head of Loch Lomond. Descend the latter loch and down the Leven into the Clyde. Route No. 3.—Rail and Canoe to Oban. Visit Dunstofnage Castle, cross into Loch Linnhe, take Creran up and down, and Loch Leven.: Loch Visit Glen Coe, return to Linnhe up to Fort William, then enter Canal and through Loch Ness to Inverness. The winds are invariably strong from the west and north west in Scotland, and the less your enquirer directs his boat in that directio n’ the easier will his work be. ‘ CANOEIST CANOEING ON THAMES TO LITTLEHAMPTON, Query :—Can I get to Southampton via Thames ? “Canoe ” will be able to do this journey except one stretch away below Guildford, where the canal has been wholly or in part filled up. The missing bit, I believe, is several miles inlength. It has, however been recently done by, I believe, carting the canoe past the defunct stretch. SEVERN, ‘LIF THE MERSEY. Owing to the inclemency of the weather canoe- ing on the Mersey commenced later this year than we have ever remembered ; it is now in full swing. I see by the circular just issued that the M. C. C. count 28 town and 18 country members, whilst there are a number of other unattached canoelists. If another club was inaugurated it would give a considerable impetus. We are glad to say a considerable number of cruises have already been made to Hilbre Island, SCOTLAND, A canoeist recently inquired for sketch of route for a fortnight’s cruise in N.B. I replied as to AND summer. ‘The which augurs well for the new centreboard type have been arousing some interest. The Italy has arrived with a new Canadian flyer on board for another member. it is to be hoped her owner will have had time to practice so as to enter her with the other two from the M. C. C. for the R. C. C. challenge cup on the 7th proximo, But for the ill health of the owner of the craft built last fall by S. Bond it would have made the fourth from the Mersey to compete for this prize. Country members not hating contested this race before, feel they are heavily handicapped by having to make three separate journeys (certainly two) for this purpose and wish three consecutive days had been fixed. Perhaps this will be taken into consideration by the executive next year. There will be a muster of about a dozen M. C. C. men at the 27th. Hilbre Island on the 24th, returning on A Regatta is to be held there on Bank Holiday; others will be at Holyhead and four will be cruising onthe Dee. member has presented a A relative of a new silver challenge cup for competition amongst us, therefore on the whole canoeing prospects are brighter now than they have been for years past notwithstanding the big class element. Yours truly, “PADDLE.” TO NORTH EAST COAST CANOEISTS., {Though too late for intending Camps, we insert this to show what is being done.— Ep. ] At a meeting, representing the various Canoe Clubs on the Tyne and Wear, held at Newcastle, on April 24th, 1890, it was agreed to hold a United Camp and General Meet of Canoeists, from Saturday, May 24th, to Wednesday, May 28th, {the Whitsuntide Holidays) to which all Canoeists are invited, whether affiliated with any Club or not. The Meet will be held on a Site suitable for the purpose, on the North Side ofthe Tyne, a short distance above Ryton, Each person taking part in the Meet will be expected to pay One Shilling arrangements. to defray the expenses of making the If you can attend the Meet please fill in the annexed form of particulars, and return it to the Chairman or Secretary, not later than May 15th, in order that the ground at the disposal of the Committee may be mapped out to the best advantage, All Tents must be pitched as per plan, which will be made out on the 16th. A limited number of persons can be supplied with Tent Accommodation only, which will be allotted out in the order 118 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN of application. Those who have spare accommodation in their tents, and are willing to offer it for the use of those who have no tent, are requested to notify the committee. All persons in Camp must make own arrangements for provisions and cooking. a supply of Water. The Committee have arranged for On Monday afternoon a General Meeting will be held in the Camp, to consider proposals for forming an Association of Canoeists for thetwo Northern Counties. All Canoeists are invited to this meeting, whether attending Camp or not. The Camp will be open for the introduction of visitors on Monday from loa.m. to6p.m. Invitation Cards to send oem friends may be obtained from the Secretary of your ub. Kindly make this Meet known amongst Canoeists, extra copies of this Circular will be supplied on application, Yours truly, THOMAS OLMAN Topp, CHAIRMAN, 7, Winifred Terrace, Sunderland, Rowianp Bopp, SECRETARY, Neville Hall, Newcastle-on-Tyne. CANVAS CANOES. – Tue Epitor, Zhe Canoeist. S1x,—The man who prefers canvas to wood is (in my Opinion) not fit to judge. Would it be too much to ask you to answer the following ? I—Small size of spirit lamp suitable fora camp of four men? of a good paddle to use Yours truly, K. L. P. [1—I note your question v¢ spirit lamp, I presume by that you mean acuisine. The very best is the ordinary size “© Mersey” which does well for four. This is to be had from Dove, of York. They made me a small one, will do for one or two men, 2—As to waterproofing tent ; J prefer my own without as they are lighter and fold up smaller ;instead of waterproofingI mount a Aly Sheet which keeps the tent dry in any weather. 3——Personally, Ihave discarded hammocks and prefer a good ground sheet, and a soft blanket underneath me. The difficulty wilh hammocks is that first you need a very large tent, and also need cumbersome tackle. 4—-The best paddle for cruising purposes is one that divides in the middle, making two paddles of 4ft. 2%in, long, two can paddle Canadian thus, with halves of the same implement,— Ep.] OUR ILLUSTRATION. “LuNA”’ CANOE YVAWL. The Yawl definition having been decided by the Royal Canoe Club to be ‘5 rating, one naturally looked to see in what way the mcst could be got out of a rule that only taxed length and sail area. After much indecision I fixed on 15 feet length overall with 200 sq. feet of canvas in preference to all other sizes, and also, came to the conclusion that the area of the sail 1200 sq. ft.) ought not to be divided. The sail was designed first and the boat designed to suit the sail Mr, Staples having seen the design wished to build from it, and asked for estimates from one or * two builders, and eventually put the design in the Charles Bathurst, of Tewkesbury, who has lately become so justly celebrated for his honest and excellent workmanship, She is built of cedar, with spruce keel, oak stem and stern posts, oak sawn timbers placed every 18 inches and ribbands of American rock elm and coaming of oak, mast tabernacle case of oak, floorboards, seat locker and bulkheads of pine. The metal fittings including centreboard are of iron well galvanized. The sail is in cloths of white duck, there is one reef with patent reefing gear, another above with tie points and a balance reef above. Ropes are manilla, shrouds and forestay of galvanized steel wire, 10 feet sculls are provided and a boat-hook The rudder is mahogany fish-tail pattern with Stephen’s gudgeons, The principle dimensions are: Length overall …ccseccsssseeeereseeeeseeres Beam Oxtreme crcceseseseeeeecsevenereerreer feet. 14 4 Sheer aft.ccccccccccecescseeeesseceeeeseesateees o Sheer forward ……ccccceeceeeeeeeeee es eees Freeboard amidships …sseseseseereeeenes Draft at forefoot ….c.ceeceseecee een eenees fo) fe) 2 7 4 2 4 ” fy 5 Oo Width of well…….ccccceessseesereceseveens Length of well inside betwen bulkheads go ogg COntreboard coc cecceeseess ene eee Fore bulkhead …from O..s.ceeeeneee Fore end of well 9 teen ee een eeeaeenes Aft iI 12 5 fe) SLETNPOSt wicseceveseseceereeeteneens inches, 11g 1 fe) 0) aft end of centreboard ……0.. i 3–Are hammocks advisable for sleeping, on a cruise ? CANOKIST. hands of Mr. 9 2— Should a ient for camping be waterproofed ? 4- Approximate dimensions Canadian fashion ? AND 8 9 9 9 3 9 teens eeeasseeens. 12 6 Fore side of mast 5, see areeeeccaseeee Weight of centreboard ……..:eseeeeeees 2 fs) Solbs, The boat is very close-winded, and will shortly be tried against others of her class. RIcHD. DE Q. QUINCEY. CANOE-YAWLS. THE Epiror, 74e Caneers?, SIR,—In last number of the Canoetst I observe sum up the capabilities of the canoe as compared canoe-yawl, as follows :—‘‘a good canoe will go, “speaking, anywhere that the yawl can travel, that you with the broadly and zz “addition can be put in vans, and will sail or paddle on ‘small streams, can descend shallow rivers and can cross “lakes, may be slept in, if desired, will carry all the camp ** duffel and stores that one or two men may need, and in ‘every way is a complete, compact, and almost wonderful **machine.” You will see that I italicise your words ‘in addition.” If you substitute “row” or “pole” for ‘fpaddle” I assert that my canoe-yawl ‘‘ Ethel” (whose lines appeared in the /tedd, November 16th, 1889,) will do everything you name, and ‘in addition” will afford comfortable quarters for two to sleep on board afloat, if fitted with a fairly lofty boat tent. As you have yourself had the pleasure of sailing against {and beating) me dast summer, on Windermere, you will know that what I assert’ is quite correct. As evidence of the growth of the cance-yawl interest, I may say that in the Humber Yaw] Club, there will this year he six boats on the lines of the *‘ Ethel,” (13ft. x qft. Gin.) and one whose owner does not intend to use the railway Py THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN van, (r4ft. 3in. x 4ft. Gin.) on the same moulds, As we shall all have about the same sail-area we ought to have very good racing. As you know, sir, I have had experience in canoeing, and having owned three canoes within the R.C.C, limits, and after using both styles I unhesitatingly say that I prefer ~ the cance-yaw! for cruising and ordinary sailing, At the same time I believe that the canoe is quite fast enough to take care ofitself, and am of opinion that the R.C.C, would do well to throw open a// its sailing races to canoe-yawls or canoes not exceeding *3-rating Y.R.A. A 16-foot cance with 112 sq. feet of sail, the limit allowed by the R.C.C., measures ‘298, ¢.c. practically *3, and I am strongly of opinion that the sail-area limit would check the building of unwieldy boats and at the same time give a chance of sport to the man who likes comfort and wishes to be able to sit inside occasionally. With respect to the larger canoe-yawls such as ‘ Viking,’ ‘Tris,’ and ‘ Daisy,’ 18ft. x sft. to 5ft. 3in., whilst they are pleasant boats to cruise in on deep rivers or canals, lakes, or sea, and quite easily lifted out of water by a steamer’s crane, or conveyed on a rully, they are not nice boats to take by train, or to row long distances in, nor can they be hauled out of water by their ordinary crews. The largest boat of the canoe-yawl type that has yet been built for one of our members (24ft. x 7ft. x 3ft. draft), has been put afloat this year. She has quite a palatial cabin, but I am of opinion that the limit of size fora single-handed canoe-yawl rigged boat has been passed in her. At Easter I was knocking about the Humber in the ‘Yum Yum,’ (22ft. x 6ft. x 3ft. draft) and several times was single-handed in her. I found her very handy, but should not care to work a bigger boat—of that rig—alone. This year, three of our members have gone in for small cutters, (8ft. 6in. Lw.)., but I suppose we must, in common with other clubs, expect that a certain number of our— financially—fortunate brethren, will in time become yachts- men and join the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club. By the way, I may say that they—the R.Y.Y.C.—behaved very handsomely to us little fellows last year, in giving prizes for a canoe-yawl race, at their regatta, and as they are doing the same again this year, we hope other canoe-yawls may come north and meet us on the Humber, on July ath. Yours truly, GEORGE F. HoLMEs, Mate H.¥.C, —O-—— A Practical Canoe Cruise. By LT. EF. HonpDincGg. Price 2/6 Post-Free. LONDON: E. MARLBOROUGH HULL: T. GRASSAM ‘One of the brightest, breeziest, and most entertaining records of holiday adventure we have ever read—a book which is worthy to stand beside the volumes of that doyen of canoeing, the creat Rob R himself… Mr. William Black is the literary kingof Western Scotland, but even the author of ‘A Princess of Thule,’ and ‘White Wings’ has written nothing of the same kind that is more captivating than this record of ‘Watery Wanderings’.?chester Examiner -.W’ Gxehoauge & Hale Column, The charge for inserting advertisements in this column is 4d, for twenty words, and 1d, for every additional five words or portion thereof. Name and address when published are counted in and charged for, and if a number at this office be given instead, Id. extra for each advertisement is charged vad. or Id. stamps may be sent in payment. Advertise ments must be written on one side of the paper only. For Sate.—‘ ATLANTA, 1889.”—First-class sailing CANOE, built by Bathurst, Tewkesbury. Length 16ft., beam 30 inches, ribband carvel of white pine, oak timbers, stern and stern-posts, steel centre-board and drop-plate rudder, gunmetal fittings, Three mainsails and two mizens. The boat is in first-class condition and very fast. Price £22 complete, £18 without sails. Lying at Turk’s, Kingston-on-Thames. Apply—Richd. de Q. Quincey, 76, Avenue Road, Regents Park, N.W. ROB ROY CANOE for Sale, well built (to order) by Finn, of Isleworth. Dimensions 1gft. by 26in., weight about 45lbs., fitted with foot steering gear, one bulkhead aft. with door and two small side lockers. Has been little used and is in first-rate condition. Two mast cases for main and mizen rig. Price £8. Address—K., Rookwood, Chiswick. FoR SALE.—‘‘ Vanessa ” SAILING CANOE in races. (late Nautilus}. Built of cedar, by Turk. gear, Ballance Gunmetal centre-board, drop-plate rudder, lead bailast. B. For First-class Nine first and three second prizes in two years. lug 16ft. by 3o0in. deck steering racing sails, Varnished last month. de Q. Quincey, Park, London, N.W, SaLtE.— MODEL 76, Auenue TEN-TON with self- Price £30. Road, YACHT, Regent’s 38 in. l.w.l, 8in. beam, splendid condition, sails fast, 2 suits sails. Cheap £3 15s.—John S, Simpson, 8, Albert Street, Goole, Far away a sail was moving On the waters, heaving, bright, And it crossed the sun so brilliant Ere it sunk away from sight, For SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC OUTFIT, —Fast Sailing MODEL YACHT, oak timbers. Croueh Hill. In an awe-struck joyous whisper Lisped_ the artless little thing, **Oh it is the door of Heaven For I saw an angels wing.” Address—J. W. K., MIDDLETON’S SHIELA, -—Bronzes for Model Yachts’ bottoms, easily applied—form a good smooth hard surface—and add to the appearance. 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