The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 9, Issue 7 – July 1892

VEER amoeist. – Lachtsman & odel A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News, Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &c Vol. IX.—No. 7. Price 3a., Post-free 3% d. JULY, been specially built for the class, and others being converted lengthers with a l.w.l. of 44ins. All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed THE Epitor of 7he AModel- Yachisnan, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” —_O—_ Mr. H. S. Kine, m.v. for Central Hull, has given a silver challenge cup for competition by the three Hull clubs, and it is proposed to be run for three times a year, once on each of the waters of the respective clubs, with special prizes for the winning yachts to back it up and create additional interest, and we have no doubt honors will be pretty equally divided. CANOEING Communications must be addressed “THE EpDIToR of Zhe Canoeisé, or, Elim Lodge, Hornsza, Hull, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” 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- Es lishers, on the following terms :— Move YacurTine In AMERICA.—We have good Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe news from over the big pond. The Brooklyn Eagle publishes a history of the American M. Y. C. which we intend to set before our readers as or America…… paid in advance…… 3/6 per annum, igd, or Id. stamps may be sent in payment. N.B.—lIn sending for single copies, 334d. in stamps must soon as space permits. be enclosed to cover postage. The American clubs should get a parcel of our papers direct as the Australians do, and in cases Hutt: where the cost is too much for single members two should join as one subscriber. We are keeping Model Yachting up to date ‘all over the world’; we don’t exist for Britishers Tuomas 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 in the following issue. alone, and shall therefore be glad of as many subscribers as possible from America. Rates on application. —_— To Foreign Subseribers!—All subscriptions must accepted. (Gditovial Lates, Tuer three. Hull clubs are all flourishing, and several new and fast craft have been built by members of the Hast Hull club. New ones have also appeared on the water of the Albert and Kingston, but we do not hear of anything to put last year’s craft in the shade. These remarks apply to 10-tonners, as the 1ld-raters have only taken root in the Kingston club, and progress but slowly there, no matches for that class having been sailed so far this year. There are, however, half a dozen good boats in existence three having os THe Lonpon Cruss.—The Serpentine Club has decided to challenge all the London clubs to friendly matehes, and have arranged one with the Dulwich. The Serpentine proposes to visit Hull on August Bank Holiday, and give the Hull clubs ashaking up. ‘This is a spirited enterprise and we hope will meet with appreciation by all the Hull clubs. The Kingston intend to alter their programme of races fixed for that day so as to entertain and race with the Serpentine representatives, and will give them a Yorkshire welcome. We regret to hear that the Victoria, Prince of Wales and Alexandra clubs have ceased to exist. The London club prospers and flourishes, and be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THOS. GRASSAM, HvuL.L; or, if sent in Foreign Stamps, please send value in one or two stamps only, of high value.—P.O.O. made payable to ‘*Fhe Model-Yachtsman’ will noes for the future be has increased boat-house space ; and the George has now a house of its own. —O0— | TuerRe is one Alexandra club that is not dead, and its home is in Glasgow. The hon. sec. has 122 , favored us THE with MODEL-YACHTSMAN a copy of the season’s pro- gramme, with ten important events on it, and behold it contains a match for the Glasgow Challenge Cup for 10-raters. —o—- WE are pleased to hear that the new club at Blyth is in a prosperous condition, and that the tradesmen take an active interest in its welfare by offering prizes to be competed for, —O— Respectine the inter-club match at Southport, published in our May number, our correspondent Mr. J. N. Dempsey asks the question, ‘Is it usual for boats of one club to be drawn against each other in their first heat?” On this point we should say decidedly not. In inter-club matches, clubs should not eat up their own members until they have beaten other clubs. In the match for the Hast Coast Challenge Shield, reported in another column, six boats of the Kingston and one of the Bradford club were left in and the latter was drawn a bye, but Mr. J. Webster Smith, the owner of the Bradford boat ‘Sea Song,’ at once saw the injustice of the Kingston boats thinning each other off whilst he stood by to watch, and chose to sail one of the Kingston boats and give the bye to the other, which was the correct and proper thing to do, where club was competing against club, The system always observed by the Kingston is, to so arrange the entries that each club represented sails against every other club, and has, as far as practicable an equal number of windward and leeward stations ; and on completion of the first rounds the same rule is carried out as near as possible ; and to the best of our knowledge there has been no complaint on this score during any of the competitions sailed uader the Kingston flag. —— O—- THE 10-Ratinc cLass.—It appears we were wrong in our remarks last month that the M.Y.8.A. leads the way with the above class, as the Corinthian club adopted the classes for 10 and 12 raters on March 27th. Let us hope that there will soon be more good men in the same boat. The Corinthian club are prepared to sail a match in these classes with any other club. AMATEUR DESIGNING COMPETITION FOR 10-RATERS. PRELIMINARY Get ready all ye ANNOUNCEMENT, amateurs, for our next competition will be for designs by those only who have not received the professor’s fee, and we hope a large number will send in drawings. We have a contribution from Mr. H. W, AND CANOEIST Ridsdale of Hamble (winner of the last competition) of £1-1-0, and our own subscription of 10/6. Any other gentleman can send a promise. TYNESIDE 15-RATER COMPETITION. On Whit-Monday, June 6th, the Annual Competition for the Inter-Club Cup, subscribed for by the six clubs in the district, viz.:—New- castle, Gateshead, Walker, Jarrow and Hebburn, South Shields, and Excelsior Club, was sailed at Hexham, on the old reservoir, kindly granted for the race by the Hexham Local Board. The weather was all that could be desired, a fine westerly breeze blowing all day, and the sun shone brightly and very hot, as those engaged in the day’s proceeding felt towards the end of the sport. The six clubs were represented by four yachts each, those representing Newcastle were the ‘Ayrshire,’ ‘Aggie,’ ‘Mayflower’ and ‘Swallow’: Gateshead had ‘Sarah,’ ‘Spartan,’ ‘Mascotte’ and ‘Ravensworth’; Walker had ‘Ida,’ ‘Jupiter,’ ‘Mona’ and ‘Nonsuch’; Jarrow and Hebburn had ‘Irene,’ ‘Madcap,’ ‘Marion’ and ‘Meteor’; South Shields had ‘Eagle,’ ‘Elia,’ ‘John Redhead’ and ‘Morning Star’; Excelsior had ‘Falcon,’ ‘H. 8. Edwards,’ ‘Luie’ and ‘Tyneside.’ The conditions attached to the Cup are that it must be won three times in succession or four times at intervals, and the club making the highest number of points entitles them to the Cup for one year, the yacht winning the final heat is awarded a prize valued at £2. The first round resulted as follows: ‘John Redhead’ ($8) 2 points against ‘Sarah’ (G) 1. Heat 2, ‘Tyneside’ (E) 2 beat ‘Swallow’ (N) 0. Heat 3, ‘Falcon’ (H) 2 beat ‘Hagle’ (SS) 0. Heat 4, ‘Marion’ (J) 2 beat ‘Nonsuch’ (W) 0. Heat 5, ‘Jupiter’ (W) 2 beat ‘Spartan’ (G) 0. Heat 6, ‘Irene’ (J) 2 beat ‘Ayrshire’ (N) 1, Heat 7, ‘Mascotte’ (G) 2 beat ‘Luie’ (B) 0. Heat 8, ‘lla’, (88) 2 beat ‘Aggie’ (N) 0. Heat 9, ‘Madcap’ (J) 2 bt‘H. S. Edwards’ (H) 0. Heat 10, ‘Morning Star’ (SS) 2 bt ‘Mona’ (W) 1. Heat 11, ‘Ada’ (W) 2 beat ‘Mayflower’ (N) 0. Heat 12, ‘Meteor’ (J) 2 beat ‘Ravensworth (G) 1. The scores for each club in the first round were: Newcastle 1, Gateshead 4, Walker 5, Jarrow and Hebburn 8, South Shields 6, Excelsior 4. In the second round ‘Meteor’ 2 beat ‘Mascotte 1; 2nd heat, ‘Madcap’ 2 beat ‘Hila’ 1; 3rd heat, ‘Jupiter’ 2 beat ‘Marion’ 0; 4th heat, ‘Trene’ 2 beat ‘Tyneside’ 1; Sth heat, ‘John Redhead’ 2 beat ‘Ada’ 0; 6th heat, ‘Falcon’ 2 beat ‘Morning Star’ 1. The scores for the second round were: _ Newcastle 0, Gateshead 1, Walker 2, Jarrow 6, South Shields 2, Excelsior 1. In the third round ‘John Redhead’ 2 beat THE ‘Madcap’ 1; MODEL-YACHTSMAN ‘Irene’ 2 beat ‘Falcon’ 1; ‘Meteor’ | The scores for the third | 2 beat ‘Jupiter’ 1. round were: Newcastle 0, Gateshead 0, Walker 1, Jarrow 5, South Shields 2, Excelsior 1. In the semi final ‘Meteor’ 2 beat ‘John Redhead’ 0; ‘Irene’ a bye, 2. The scores were then Neweastle 0, Gateshead 0, Walker 0, Jarrow 4, South Shields 0, Excelsior 0. Final, ‘Meteor’ 2 beat ‘Irene’ 0. The total scores at the finish were: Neweastle 1, Gateshead 5, Walker 8, Jarrow 25, South Shields 12, and Excelsior 8. Jarrow club thus winning the cup for the second time in succession by 13 points above the next highest score. The ‘Meteor’ (Mr. D. Jackson) winning the prize for her owner, having sailed through all the rounds and won the final. The favourite dimensions appeared to range from 44in. to 45in. l.w.l. but there were some much longer vessels, the ‘John Redhead’ being about 50in., and the ‘Madcap’ 474in. In these days of keen competition the displacement is rather an unknown quantity to all except the owners, and their mates, but it may be said that there were several craft closely approaching 40lbs. The dimensions of the winning ilcet are, ‘Meteor’ 45in., ‘Irene’ 43.8in., ‘Marion’ 43,8in., ‘Madcap’ 47.5in. ‘Trene’ is a 10-tonner which distinguished herself in last year’s 10-ton competition, certain alterations to fit her for a 15rater have greatly increased her speed. ‘Meteor’ is a new boat built for the rule, about 44in. beams and moderate displacement, her sail area is at present neariy 200 sq. ins. short of that due to her length. ‘Jupiter’ which scored well is only about 40ins. lw]. The starters were, Mr. Crimson (G) and Mr. Anderson of (8 8), with Mr. Ramsey (J) and Mr Sutherland (G) as whippersin. Thestewards were, Mr. Huntley Junr. (G), Mr. Lilley (J), Mr. McKay (W), Mr. McGill (N) and Mr. Cleat (SS). Judges: Mr. Huntley (G) and Mr. Downey (SS), with Mr. Johnson (J) as referee. The race commenced punctually at 11 a.m. and was’kept up without intermission until the final heat, which was sailed off about 6 p.m. INTER-CLUB MATCH. COMPETITION FOR THE HAST COAST CHALLENGE SHIELD. ‘ This competition took place on the pond of the Kingston Club, Inglemire Lane, Hull, on Whit Monday, in a moderate reaching breeze from the eastward. ‘The style of sailing was all in favour of the Kingston yachts, the owners of which go in for more practice in it than many of the other clubs, who confine their practice mostly to windward work. Fight clubs were AND CANOEIS1T 123 represented, Boston, Scarborough, Albert (Hull), East Hull, and Kingston, by six yachts each ; Bradford by five; and Bradford Moor and Leeds by three each; a total of forty one starters. The yachts, which were of the 10-ton class, were sailed two in a heat, and the winners of the first round were:—‘Terror’, Scarborough, E. Robson ; ‘Melody,’ Kingston, N. G. Andrews; ‘ Pilot,’ Bradford, T. G. Ingham; ‘Collingwood,’ Albert, C. Hamling; ‘Why Not,’ Kingston, W. Vickers ; ‘Bella Vista,’ Albert, J. H. Hobbs; ‘Adventuress’ Bradiord, J. Butterfield; ‘Harkaway,’ Kingston, J. Mills; ‘Midge,’ Leeds, H. Weils; ‘Cambria,’ Kingston, W. Acaster; ‘Sunbeam,’ Boston, C. A. Kirby; ‘Daffodil,’ Bradford, W. Firth; ‘ Susie,’ Kingston, J. G. Storey; ‘Snowdrop,’ Searboro,’ G. Bolder; ‘Pollie,’ Kingston, A, Walker; ‘Annie’ Searbro, J. Frank; -Pixie,’ Leeds, A. Fordsmith ; ‘Freedom,’ Scarboro, R. Andrews; ‘Sea Song,’ Bradford, J. W. Smith; ‘Bertha,’ Hast Hull, J. Bilb: ; ‘Dot,’ Bradford, L. Crossley. Second round: ‘Melody,’ ‘Pilot,’ ‘Why Not,’ ‘Harkaway, ‘Cambria,’ ‘Daffodil,’ ‘Susie,’ ‘Pollie,’ Freedom,’ ‘Sea Song,’ and ‘Dot’ were successful, six of these being Kingston boats, four Bradford, and one Scarborough. Third round: ‘Melody,’ ‘Why Not,’ ‘Harkaway,’ ‘Susie,’ and ‘Pollie,’ all Kingston boats, and ‘Sea Song’ (Bradford) won their heats. Fourth round: ‘Why Not,’ ‘Susie,’ and ‘Pollie,’ Kingston Club, won, and were left to fight the final, which resulted in ‘Susie’ taking the first prize; ‘Why Not,’ second prize; and ‘Pollie,’ third prize. Kingston Club thus holds the shield until another year, winners being :—1888, the previous Kingston Club; 1889, Scarborough; 1890, Kingston; 1891, Hast Hall. Mr. Joseph Twydell, Kingston Ciub, acted as starter, and Mr. W. Gibson, of Scarborough, as judge; and performed their respective duties to the satisfaction of all. The Kingston Club entertained the visitors hospitably, as is their wont. Mr. Marshall catered in his well-known manner, and a large number of spectators were present to see the match. Dots of the Chibs, Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ody, and ferwarded to the Eprror not later than the zoth of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Dundee M. ¥. C.—The race for five-tonners, which had last week to be postponed on account of the stormy weather, was decided on Saturday, April30. Anunsteady wiad which prevailed was very unfavourable for good racing. The following were the results :—First heat, four boats, 1 J. Cant’s ‘Kin,’ 29 A. Main’s ‘Gracie.’ Second heat, four boats, 1 A. Robertson’s ‘Mary,’ 2 D. Wood’s THE 124 MODEL-YACHTSMAN ‘Pike.’ Third heat, five boats, 1 T. M’Farlane’s ‘Maggie,’2 J. Cruickshank’s ‘MaryJane.’ Fourth heat, three boats, 1 ‘Mary Jane,’ 2 ‘Pike.’ Fifth heat, three boats, 1 ‘Maggie,’ 2 ‘Mary.’ Final heat, four boats, 1 T. M’Farlane’s ‘Maggie,’ 2 J. Cruickshank’s ‘Mary Jane.’ The first prize was acruet stand. In the absence was ingeniously luffed up the course in one board, and beat ‘Pollie.’ winning line, when ‘Pollie’ got a puff, whilst her competitor missed it. 1 A. Robertson’s ‘Gem,’ 2 D. Smith’s ‘Norman,’ 2 Capt. Nairn’s ‘Gladys.’ Final heat, 1 ‘Western,’ 2 ‘Norman.’ The ‘Gem’ | arrived a few seconds afterwards. The ‘Western’ has won the cup twice in succession. Mr, D. Much interest was a large crowd being present. A fresh wind was blowing, and the boats sueceeded in arriving sooner than in any previous race this season. ‘Alice’ G. Cross, a bye. The result was The prize, a pair of gentleman’s slippers, presented by Mr. J. Kerr, Wellgate, was thus awarded to Mr. Cant. squally, giving a beat up and a run down. Starters :-— Kingston M.V.C. ( Hull).—On May 28th, the yachts carried large suits of sails, and looked they gently heeled to ‘Dart’ Mr. Hugo, 38 x 94 x 9x 253lbs. ‘Dora’ Mr. Harris, 424 x 7x 9x 39lbs. ‘Gleam’ Mr. Barraclough, 404.x 7i x 9x 32lbs. ‘Pandora’ Mr. Keen, 394. x 74 x 8 x Q7lbs. Some very keen sailing was done by all, but a moderate easterly breeze. First round:‘Cambria ’ W. Acaster beat ‘Louie’ John Twydell ; ‘Ply’ W. Homan beat ‘Melody’ N. G. Andrews; ‘Pollie’ A. Walker beat ‘Midge’ G. Smith: ‘Harka way’ J. Mills beat ‘Susie’ G. Storey ; ‘Why Not’ W. Vickers, a bye. Second round :— Fly’ beat ‘Cambria,’ ‘Pollie’ beat ‘Why Not,’ ‘Harka way’ a bye. Final:—‘Harkaway’ first prize, ‘Pollie’ second prize. On Saturday, June 4th, in a nice southerly breeze, ten yachts of the 10-ton class came to the start for a first and second prize, presented by the commodore. First round: ‘Midge’ G. Smith beat ‘Melody’ N. G. Andrew s ; ‘Fortuna’ W. Oglesby bt. ‘Why Not’ W. Vickers; ‘Cambria’ W. Acaster beat ‘Louie’ John Twydel l; | ‘Pollie’ A. Walker beat ‘Susie’ J. G. Storey ; ‘Wasp’ W. Homan beat ‘Harkaway’ J. Mills. ‘Why Corinthian (London) M. Y.C.—Saturday, May 28th, 10-ton match, for a club prize and others from entrance fees. Wind §.8.W., strong and ‘Mary.’ as Second round: ‘Pollie’ beat ‘Harkaway,’ ‘Bella Vista’ beat ‘Alice.’ ‘Third round: ‘Susie’ beat ‘Why Not,’ ‘Bella Vista’ beat ‘Pollie.” Final: ‘Bella Vista’ beat ‘Susie,’ and won the prize. On Saturdays, June lith, and 18th, plenty of rain, but no wind—inatches postponed. Cant’s ‘Shark,’ 2 A. Abbot’s ‘Zephyr.’ Third heat, 1 T. M’Farlane’s ‘Mary,’ 2 J. Patrick’s ‘Chrissie.’ Fourth heat, 1 J. Cant, 2 A. Abbot, Fifth heat, 1 D. Smith, 2’T. M’Farlane. Final heat, 1 J. Cant’s ‘Shark,’ 9 T. M’ Farlane’s attractive ‘Midge’ G. Not’ beat ‘Queen Mab,’ ‘Susie’ beat ‘Midge,’ as follows :—First heat, 1 D. Smith’s ‘Norman,’ 4 Captain Nairn’s ‘Gladys.’ Second heat, 1 J. very judge. First round:—‘Why Not’ W. Vickers beat ‘Melody’ N. G. Andrews; ‘Queen Mab’ J. Smith beat ‘Ethel’ J. Harris; ‘Susie’ J. G. Storey beat ‘Snowdrop’ Joseph Twydell; ‘Pollie’ A, Walker beat ‘Louie, John Twydell; ‘Harkaway’ J Mills beat ‘Winsome’ J. R. Windsor; ‘Bella Vista’ J. Hobbs beat ‘Cambria’ W. Acaster; umpire. A special race for 15-tonners under the auspices of this club came off on the pond on 18th. for an electro butter dish as a prize, and some smart changes of sail were effected to suit a varying northerly breeze, which came down very strong at times and at others was quite light. The course was a beat to windward. Mr. W. Bruce acted as starter, and Mr. A. Walker as Tindale beat ‘Fortuna’ W. Oglesby; Wood, vice-commodore, acted as starter and May On Monday, June 138th, there were fifteen starters in the ten-ton class J. Webb’s ‘Western.’ Second heat, 1 J. Patrick’s ‘Chrissie,’ 2 J. Cant’s ‘Shark.’ Third heat, 1 Wednesday, The best heat of the day was between ‘Pollie’ and ‘Susie,’ with barely a length between them the whole of the way, ‘Susie’ having just the best of it until close on the of Commodore manifested in the competition, CANOEIST. Second round: ‘Midge’ beat ‘Fortuna,’ ‘Pollie’ beat ‘Cambria,’ ‘Wasp’ a bye. ‘Midge’ then cleverly disposed of ‘Wasp,’ and in the final heat Anderson, Mr. D. Hynd acted as starter and referee. ‘The first cup race for the season was held on Saturday. May 7th. The weather was fine, and the race was keenly contested by the twelve yachts entered. The race was carried through in four heats. The following were the results :—-First heat, ANID in the heavy squalls ‘Gleam’ had much the best of it. ‘Dart’ did well at times, but had too much canvas on for such a breeze, so that ‘Gleam’ won every heat and took first prize easily, the scores at the finish of the usual 12 heats, being, ‘Gleam’ 30, ‘Dart’ 24, ‘Dora’ and ‘Pandora’ 15 each. | Serpentine M. Y. C. ( London ).—On May 28th, a 10-ton match was sailed for prizes presented by Mr. Lewis. A light wind blew from the W.58.W. which died quite out at the end of the first hour, so that the final heat had to be post- poned, 12 entries, of which 11 started. First division :—‘Serpentine’ Mr. Burgess, ‘Quickstep’ THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN Mr. Calder, ‘Sloper’ Mr. Winter. A good race between ‘Serpentine’ and ‘Sloper’ the “eminent” losing by one point. Score :—‘Serpentine’ five,” ‘Sloper’ four, ‘Quickstep’ three points. Second division :—‘Gulnare’ Mr. Hill, ‘Eos’ Mr. Watts, ‘Mischief’ Mr. Roper, ‘Formosa’ Mr. Cooper. ‘Eos’ and ‘Mischiet’ did the scoring, ‘Eos’ one point ahead of ‘Mischief’ at the finish. Third division :—~‘Osiris’ Mr. Sanders, ‘Nancy’ Mr. Banks, ‘Ino’ Mr. Brown, ‘Amy’ Mr. A. Lewis. ‘Osiris’ had it all her own way, the others scoring but one each. A start was made for the final, but one board not being completed in half an hour, the race was postponed. On May 28th, a 10-ton match was sailed in a good fresh breeze rom the south. §ix starters. First division ;— AND CANOEIST. 125 ‘Lizzie’ 15, ‘Nellie’ 138, ‘Neptune’ 8, ‘Myosotis’ 6 points. Umpire, Mr. Hamond. On June 18th, an inter-club match was sailed with the Dulwich M.Y.C. at the Round Pond, Kensington, and an enjoyable afternoon was spent in friendly rivalry. On June 19th, a 15-ton race was sailed for prizes: presented by the Commodore. Wind west, moderate and shifty, 9 starters. First division: ‘Neptune’ Mr. Hale, ‘Irene’ Mr. Roper, ‘Dora’ Mr. W. Brown. Score :—‘Neptune’ 10, ‘Irene’ 7, ‘Dora’ 4 points. Second division :—‘Lorna’ Mr. Lewis, ‘Varuna’ Mr. Burgess, ‘Nellie’ Mr. Hill. ‘Varuna’ won easily. ‘Nellie’ getting hung up on a post. Score :—‘Varuna’ 12, ‘Lorna’ 5, ‘Onward’ Mr. 8. Brown, ‘Sloper’ Mr. Winter, ‘Gulnare, Mr. Hill. A very keen race between ‘Onward’ and ‘Guinare,’ each scoring six points, ‘Sloper’ three points. Second division :—‘Osiris’ Mr. Sanders, ‘Serpentine’ Mr, Burgess, ‘Nancy’ Mr. Banks. Oddly enough the score was exactly ‘Nellie’ 4 points. Third division :— ‘Lizzie’ Mr. Winter, ‘Galatea’ Mr. Cooper, ‘Minerva’ Mr. Lear. ‘Galatea’ and ‘Minerva’ had a tough tussle for first place, ‘Lizzie’ out of form altogether. Score: ‘Minerva’ 8, ‘Galatea’ 9, ‘Lizzie’ 5 points. Final hour :-—‘Varuna,’ ‘Neptune,’ ‘Galatea’ and ‘Minerva.’ ‘Galatea’ and ‘Minerva’ continued their fight all through the heat, ‘Neptune’ and ‘Onward,’ ‘Osiris,’ ‘Serpentine’ and ‘Gulnare,’ a about not guyed, and missed two boards, while ‘Neptune’ pointed everywhere but at the shore, as in the first division, ‘Serpentine’ and ‘Osiris’ 81x points, ‘Nancy’ three points. Final heat :— very good race. ‘Gulnare’ led easily till the fifth board, when her skipper threw his chance away, ‘Onward’ putting in three firsts in suecession, ‘Serpentine’ close up. Score:—‘Onward’ 16, ‘Gulnare’ 18, ‘Serpentine’ 12 points. ‘Osiris’ retired. Umpire, Mr. Hale. On June 4th, the final heat postponed from May 2ist, was sailed of. Wind W.S.W. and fresh. ‘Serpentine,’ ‘Kos,’ ‘Osiris’ and ‘Sloper’ were the four eligible, but the race was shorn of much of its interest owing to the ‘Hos’ not coming up totheline. A good struggle took place between ‘Osiris’ and ‘Serpentine’; the latter just scoring the win by one point, ‘Sloper’ nowhere. 9, ‘Osiris’ 8 points. Score: ‘Serpentine’ Umpire, Mr. Hale. June lith, a 15-ton race was sailed. On Wind W. and fresh, 9 starters. First division :—‘Galatea’ Mr. Cooper, ‘Varuna’ (a new boat 42°5×9-25 with long overhang forward) Mr. Burgess, ‘Myosotis’ Mr. 8. Brown. ‘Myosotis’ was an easy winner, ‘Galatea’ second. Second division :—‘Neptune’ 15-rater, Mr. Hale, ‘Osiris’ 10-tons, Mr Sanders, ‘Lizzie’ Mr. Winter. A keen fight between ‘Neptune’ and ‘Lizzie’ who won her boards by a foot or so, ‘Osiris’ close up, the three boats reaching shore, in four boards out of the seven sailed, before the first division. Score :—‘Lizzie’ 13, ‘Neptune’ 6, ‘Osiris’ 2 points. Third division: ‘Dora’ Mr. W. Brown, ‘Nellie’ Mr. Hill, ‘Lorna’ Mr. Lewis. ‘Nellie’ made the scoring, 13 points, the other two, 4. points each. Final heat :— ‘Lizzie,’ ‘Nellie,’ ‘Myosotis’ and ‘Neptune.’ ‘Lizzie’ and ‘Nellie’ made a good race of it, | ‘Neptune’ dropping in for third prize. Score :— ! ‘Varuna’ not troubling them; ‘Varuna’ went managing, however, to land third prize. Score: Minerva’ 14, ‘Galatea’ 18, ‘Neptune’ 8, ‘Varuna’ 7 points. Umpire, Mr. Sanders. It will be seen that the resolution of less racing is being adhered to—more or less. Alexandra M. Y. C. (Glasgow.)—A Regatta was held in the Alexandra Park Pond on Saturday, June 18th, at 2 o’clock. There wags a large attendance of the public to witness the racing and hear the Blind Asylum Band, which played from 5 till 7 p.m. Wind changeable. The heavy rain from 6 till 7 o’elock somewhat marred the enjoyment. The results are: 30-Rating Class. Yacht Owner ‘Prince Albert’ …Mr. W. Crawford, Points Prize …84…1st ‘Olive Branch’ …Mr, Jas. Crawford,…8 .. 2nd ‘Victoria’ ……… Mr. Henderson, ….. 74… 3rd ‘Hawk’ and ‘Alexandra’ also competed and scored 7 and 6 points respectively. 20-Rating Class. ‘Jessie’ ………0. Mr. Milne, ………… 6 …1st ‘Lena’ ……. ee Mr.Geddes, ………… d4…2nd ‘luizzie’ ………0,. Mr. ———.,………… 5 …8rd ‘Minnie’ 4, ‘Galatea’ 4, ‘Dolphin’ 3, and ‘Annie’ 1 point also competed. 7-Rating Class. ‘May’ oo… ee Mr, Henderson, .. … 7 …1st veceeeeeaeee Mr. Wilson, ………5 …2nd ‘Willing Lass’ … Mr. Crawford,……… 44. .,3rd ‘Charlotte’ 4, ‘Mary’ 4, ‘Iverna’ 2, also competed. 126 MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST 94-Rating Class, (for Junior members.) 25. iT Mr. W. Clark,……… SD vel | a Myr, A. C. Clark,…… 2 …2nd ‘Bluebell’ also competed. The prizes consisting of handsome articles of silver plate, &c., were afterwards presented by Mrs. Clark in the Park waiting room. Time did not admit of the 10rating class being run, so the race was postponed This is till Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock. the strong class of the club and no fewer than 18 yachts were entered, 12 of them being new boats specially built for the length and sail area The race resulted in Mr. rule now in foree. Clarke’s ‘Janette’ scoring 8 points, and took first prize; Mr. Mitchell’s ‘Robbie, Mr. Muir’s *s ‘St. ‘Condor,’ Mr, Fulton’s ‘Vera,’ Mr. Andrew,’ Mr. Buchamari’s ‘White Heather’ and Mr. Whitelaw’s ‘Minerva,’ each scored 6 points. The tie will be sailed off on Friday, the 24th. a great boon to the yachtsman and general public _Scarboro’ M. Y.C.—On Saturday, idth May, the first of a series of matches for junior members of the elub was sailed, the prizes being a model yacht ‘Florrie’ presented by Mr. Robert Andrew ; a bound volume of Zhe Model Yachisman presented by the kindly editor of that journal, Mr. T. A. Bruce; and a money prize given by Mr. G. Boulder. The wind was, as is now quite usual, in an awkward quarter, but the younger members showed great judgment in adjusting sails for the course, in which they were assisted by some of the “elder brethen” of the club. The following rounded the buoy at 3-49, ‘Lillie’ 3-50, ‘Pansy’ 3-51, ‘Wanderer’3-54, ‘Myosotis’ several minutes later, the wind blowing very strong with a nasty swell. The boats going up in splendid form, ‘Lillie’ passed ‘Genesta’ who went ashore, ‘Pansy’ and ‘Wanderer’ following ‘Lillie,’ then ‘Wanderer’ passed ‘Pansy’. ‘Myosotis’ came to windward like a demon, she being a good sea boat. The boats crossed the line as follows :— ‘Lillie’ 4-24, ‘Wanderer’ 4-34, ‘Myosotis’ 4-49, ‘Pansy’ and ‘Genesta’ having carried away some of their gear. ‘Jillie’ 1st prize, ‘Wanderer’ 2nd, ‘Myosotis’ 3rd. Messrs Burrage and Lewis acted as umpires. Another 15-ton match took place on Saturday, June 4th, in Chatham Reach, with the wind from the §8.W. and heavy, with a nasty swell. The following competed: ‘Lillie’ Mr. Frazier, ‘Myosotis’ Mr. Poppy, ‘Wanderer’ Mr. Read, ‘Alec’ Mr. Rivett. A start was made at 3-15. ‘Alec,’ ‘Lillie,’ and ‘Myosotis’ went boats entered :—‘Hrratic’ Mr. W. Boulder, juntr.; ‘Genesta’ Mr. Maynard, junr.; ‘Ida’ Mr Laycock, junr.; and ‘Secret’ Mr. W. Paterson, the latter showed uncommon ability in trimming and handling his craft, After an interesting six heats the following tied :–‘Erratic’ and ‘Secret’ with five points each and ‘Ida’ and ‘Genesta with four points each. On sailing these off ‘Erratic’ gained first prize, the model yacht ‘Florrie’; ‘Secret’ won the volume, and ‘Ida’ stowed the money prize in her locker. Since this, disappointment has followed disappointment, for 3 matches have been postponed owing mainly to the immense accumulation of floating and growing weeds and very light winds and to sail models with the course in such a state would be a complete farce. One small piece of weed clinging round a models stem is a fatal handicap, let alone guch huge bundles of it as the boats picked up on their trials. Every effort has been made by the club to keep this nuisance down, a considerable sum out of club funds being spent on this account; even now a man has been employed for the last four weeks to keep the growth under, but so far with extremely indifferent results. The repairs to the banks and the new gangways to the island progress slowly but promise to be when completed. M.P. and Our member Joshua Rountree Sir Edward Harland Bart., M. P. Belfast, have each sent us a handsome donation towards our efforts in this direction. Medway M. ¥Y. C—A match was sailed on Saturday, May 21st, in Chatham Reach, with the 15-tonners, the wind being from the §. W. and very light at intervals but blowing rather strong before rounding the buoy. The following boats competed, ‘Genesta’ Mr. Barker, ‘Lille’ Mr. Frazier, ‘Pansy’ Mr. Batty, ‘Wanderer’ Mr. Reed, ‘Myosotis’ Mr. Poppy, ‘the latter being a new boat and having every appearance of being afast one), Started at 8-19, the boats going the short course, ‘Genesta’ took the lead follow- ed by ‘Lillie’ and ‘Pansy,’ and the owners of ‘Wanderer’ and ‘Myosotis’ had a lot of trouble to get them in trim for running. ‘Genesta’ down in a line, ‘Wanderer’ being headstrong throughout the race, having too much eanvas, being completely buried at times. ‘Lillie’ was the first to round the buoy at 3-39, ‘Myosotis’ 3-50, ‘Wanderer 3-51. ‘Alec’ being a new boat and needing alterations was towed back. In beating up, ‘Lillie’ lead, with ‘Myosotis’ and ‘Wanderer’ a long way in the rear. ‘Lillie’ crossed the line at 4-18, ‘Myosotis’ 4-45, ‘Wanderer’ 4-36. ‘Lillie’ taking Ist prize, ‘Myosotis’ Qnd, and ‘Wanderer’ 3rd. Mr. Green acted as umpire. On Saturday, June 18th, a 40-ton match took place, the wind being from the North and very light, which made it necessary to shorten the course. Entries:—Mr. Poppy’s ‘Red Rover,’ Mr. Rivett’s ‘Sloper,’ Mr. Clark’s ‘Phantom,’ Mr. Read’s ‘Norfolk Hero,’ Mr. Cooper’s ‘Lizzie’ (sailed by Mr. Lewis.) A start was made at 4-40 with a dead beat against tide THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN which made it slow work. ‘Norfolk Hero’ was first round the buoy at 5-57, ‘Sloper’ 6-7, and ‘Phantom’ 6-17. The boats ran up for home and crossed the line as follows: ‘Norfolk Hero’ 6-15, ‘Sloper’ 6-25, ‘Phantom’ 6-40, ‘Red Rover’ 4th, and ‘Lizzie’ 5th. ‘Norfolk Hero’ took 1st prize, ‘Sloper’ 2nd, and ‘Phantony’ 3rd. Mr. W. Green acted as umpire. Corrvespouderrce, Letters must bear the name and address of the (not necessarily for publication). writer, THE E. C. CHALLENGE SHIELD MATCH, Tye Epitor, Zhe Mode!- Yachisman., Dear S1R,—I hope I shall not be thought an ungrateful person ifI venture to pen a few remarks on the iate interclub match at the Kingston club waters for the East Coast Challenge Shie’d—a very pleasant gathering of model yachtsmen from all parts of Yorkshire and the neighbouring counties, and une that will still further help to strengthen the bond of friendship between the model sailers of this part of the Kingdem. But I must confess that on seeing the extraordinary number of competitors the thought crossed my mind that it was growing too big a thing for one club to bear the cost of, and would, from its magnitude, deter other and smaller clubs from venturing upon the severe financial strain that the entertainment of so large a number must entail. As a general rule Clubs are not overburdened with superfluous funds, and the natural pride that makes one club wish to return the hospitality received from another, will cause many to count the cost before venturing on an inter-cluly match, And on another point—a conclusion I have long come to was strengthened—and that is, that the system of sailing in heats – the losing boat to retive, is bad. Bad from many causes, but chiefly from this one unanswerable fact, that if the second-best buat of the lot meets the dest doat of the lot in the first round she is out of the affair from the first, and her owner may pack up his craft. Seeing that there are many things in model yachting that govern results, besides mere speed, something more than one single heat is required CANOEIST. 127 In conclusion, there are several systems of racing equally suitable for inter-cluly matches if the number of competitors be not too great. The Tournament is the most perfect if honouarably carried out, but it is rather a long affair if the boats are numerous. The system of three rounds, out of which the best boats are picked for the finish, is the one adopted at Scarborough, when we have as many as 20 boats competing in our 10-ton class, and it gives very general satisfaction, and 1s got over in good time, Perhaps some of the other competitors in the match may give their views, also, on the subjects that I have touched upon, so I will now conclude by observing that the winners and those that ran them closest would not be very much more than Io-rating boats~-verd. sap. Anonymous letters and enquiries will not be acknowledyed. All communications to be addressed to THE EDITOR. AND Yours faithfully, ALBERT STRANGE, Scarborough. MEASUREMENT. Dickenson Road, Rusholme, Manchester. THe Epiror, 7he Afodel- Vachtsman. DEAR SiR,—Like Mr. E. C. Hicks, I am rather late in coming into the field of argument, and I am interested in his Jetter of this month (May) on measurement. I think as far as Southport waters are taken into consideration, the weight class would not answer, as Southport waters are generally rough on match days, which is a great detriment to shallow boats, as the weight class brings out a broad shatlow type on inland waters. Manchester has adopted it, but it aiways depends on the weather; if light winds, the broad boat wins ; if strong winds, the deep boat wins ~taking both at equal weight. Ido not for my part object to the rating class. It is the wayit is abused through bad rules. — If In racing it was insisted on all boats having full suits of sails, or the boat were measured as if carrying them,— instead of as we see them, with just foresail and mainsail, looking like derelict logs (not ‘‘planks with newspapers up,” as one reporter has put it)—we should have less 40-tonners and more 20’s, which I think the Southport Challenge Cup was intended for, bi While mentioning the word “ challenge,” is it usual for boats Of one club to be drawn against each other in their first heat, as has been the case several times at Southport. I am sure all the three clubs who competed must have felt this very keenly, According to the last match, if the ‘Phra’ and the ‘Azicla’ had not gone to Southport the result would have been just the same, as the others would have had byes. Hoping the Southport Club will see their way to amend to get at the best boats, and although the winning boats were faultlessly handled, and sailed in tip-top form, the very slightest mistake or accident might have put them out of the this, dents have happened before and will happen again. In order to adopt any mere exhaustive system of trial, it will be imperatively necessary to curtail the; number of entries from each club, so as to keep the match within reasonable time. This would be a disadvantage from the friendly meeting point of view, but still. many men would accompany the chosen boats from each club, and the selection in each club would he more keen, and lead to greater THE Eniror, 7he Model Yachtsman, DeEar Sir, —I am glad to see that some more clubs are looking at the weight measurement. I think, from my experience of now about 30 years as a practical] boatbuilder, it is the only just way that you can measure model yachts with but smal! calculations, and every man can form his own idea place they undoubtedly deserved and obtained. Such acci- perfection in the long run. In the matter of entertainment, and refreshment, I think no competitor would object to pay for his luncheon or bring it with him. In fact, many to whom I spoke on this subject were unanimous in their opinion that it was far too much to expect any club to feed so large a number of visitors, as well as to bear the expense of postage, printing, and general pre- parations for such a match. Kingston has always been most generous in this respect, for beyond providing the Trophy, they have always held the matches on their waters and most handsomely entertained their visitors. If it were understood that no refreshments could be supplied by the entertaining club, it is possible to conceive that an occasional change of sailing ground could be managed. Tam, J. N. DEMPSEY. Dundee, May, 1892. of amodel, He is not bound to shape for the sake of measurement by length and breadth. Yours respectfully, JAMES CANT, Sec., Dundee M-Y.C. EXTREME LENGTH. THs Epiror, 7he Model- Yachtsman. Dear Str,—‘*White, with Red Maltese X” does not, in my opinion, fairly meet my objection to his first letter about the ‘Babe’ being a very long boat and small satl-area. 1 shewed that she was ¢he shortest and largest sail-area of the three successful boats in her class. As to the old qo-tonners J referred to, I quoted 1730 instead of the 94 rule, but ¢e same results as to Jength good under all rules, as can be seen by the following ticulars. Among the seven 40-tonners under the 94 rule hold parrule, 128 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN ‘Christine’ was the /ongest and ‘Myosotis’ the shortest. The former finished 1878 season with one second prize oul of ten starts (value £10),-— ‘Myosotis’ 14 first and 4 second prizes (value £740) out of 31 starts. Their dimensions were; Length Beam Tons ‘Christine’… 2… 2… 67°26 11°56 39 55°94 ‘Myosotis’ ae ow 660718 12°36 39 17°00 and these, instead of being skad/ow boats, were very deep, in fact the ‘Christine’ was the longest, dcepest and narrowest go ever built, so that experience goes quite against extreme length. This is what F want model yachtsmen to avoid, as though Mr. Leng’s ‘sparkler’ has managed to beat shorter and lighter models on their own waters. it does not follow that she would be equally successful elsewhere because other clubs can show different results, and I have no hesitation in saying, that for one model-yachtsman who would be successful with a 46 or 48in., golbs. ro-ton 1730, there would be at least 10 who would find models from 38 to 42%in,, 25 to 32 lbs. weight give far more satisfactory results, the extreme length quoted by white with red maltese cross being very difficult boats to handle, so my advice to those modelyachtsmen who want to get some real goud sport out of their boats is ¢o keep to moderate length, no matter under what rule of measurement they sail. [ might quote many more instances of real yachts, such as the 5-ton /reda and Allovette the former being, 31°00 x 6°10, ‘Allovette’ 33°62 x 5°8, but ‘Freda’ won Ist prize in every race she sailed against ‘Allovette’. Coming nearer the present day we have—‘Doris’ 33 00 x 5°73 ‘Yvonne’ 34°00 x 8:9; ‘Woodcock’ 36°80 x 8-6. The shortest again being the best and the 20-raters we have ‘Dragon’ 45°36; ‘Chiquita’ 45°513 ‘Siola’ 46°06 ; ‘Ghost’ 46°50 ; ‘Velzie’ 45°87; ‘Clarissa’ 46°78 ; the shortest one again best ; and in the 4o-raters we have ‘Deerhound’ 58°85 ; ‘Castanet’ 58:90; ‘Creole’ 59°32 ; ‘White Slave’ 60°07 ; ‘Mohawk’ 61°23; — shortest again the best ; so that this shews clearly that extreme length does not slways succeed, and I would advise my fellow M.Y.’s to be very chary of such extreme boats as & deam ones like ‘Sparkler.” I will conclude by quoting the words, on this subject, of the most sucesssful yacht designer and builder now living, which are: ‘‘The best dimensions for an all-round boat are something between 414 and 5 beams.” The great majority of the winners during the last 30 years have been of these dimensions. Yours faithfully, London, 11th June, 1892. SAIL-PLAN jas. MuNN. FOR “MELODY.” Dunderron, Kinsale, Co, Cork, THE Epitor, Zhe @fodel- Yachtsman, Drar S1r,—-Would you please let me know the most suitable satl-plan for ‘Melody.’ I have her just built, and she locks a real clipper. Faithfully yours, D. Morrocu. {Opinions differ as to the most suitable sail-plans for models. The lug rig is now universally adopted in the smaller classes of yachts, but we should think, as models seldom sail well without a topsail if cutter rigged, a leg-of-mutton mainsail instead of gaff-sail and topsail would answer well for ‘Melody,’ Place the mast r4in, from stem at Lw.l, and rake itaft sin. Boom 6in. beyond the counter end, then draw your sail-plan, of area.—Ep.] using up the proper allowance TONNAGE VERSUS SAIL TONS! THe Epitor, 7he AModel- Vacktsman, 51R,—The racing of the yacht ‘ Meteor’ — late ‘Thistle,’ of New York notoriety —on the principle of giving no tne. should enlighten the whole yachting community to the transparent character of Sail-tons, ‘Thistle’ used to be rated at 145, and had to give a great AND CANOEIST, deal of time, —now as ‘Meteor’ it is rated at 117, and ceases to give time to its largest opponents. This is ‘Decima’ over again, only amongst the large yachts ! This principle of sailing, namely, choosing a low rating, is the natural termination -f the farce of sail-tons, and is what I prophesied some years ago! But for faulty gear, ‘Thistle,’ or rather ‘Meteor,’ would have swept up nearly all the important prizes of the season,—and it will bea very expensive and also a very risky matter this ‘Meteor’ by building a new vessel ! Iam, faithfully, to attempt to beat Lieut. MIDDLETON. REVIEW OF BOOKS. Lhe Atlantic Ferry, ifs Ships, Men, and Working, by J. Maginnis, M.I.N.A.. Paternoster Square, and published by Whittaker & Co., wu, Pell & Sons, York St., Covent Garden, 1892. We have been favoured with a copy of this book, which, as its title implies, is a history of the rise and development of the passenger service and trading between Britain and the United States. It begins with the first steamer to cross the Atlantic (1819) and brings us up to the latest examples of the marvellous floating palaces which the competition of the present day has developed. All the prominent examples are dealt with, the illustrations—of exterior and interior views of the ships, and the portraits of notable men-~numbering 296. There are tables of comparison, enabling the reader to compare the dimensions, speed, particulars of engines and boilers and all other interesting tems, All the fast passages are tabulated, number of wrecks and lives lost recorded, and every particular given that can make a work of this kind a popular as well as useful work. jeing written by an expert, the book contains valuable information of a technical kind, that will be of service to Naval Architects and Engineers, and yet it tells such a story of scientific progress in a great enterprise that the volume will form a proper and valuable adjunct to the reading of all who take an interest in the welfare and prosperity of the human race. We can heartily recommend it as a gift book, a prize book, and for the general reader. MODEL YACHT CLUB REGISTER. We shall be pleased to insert particulars of all Clubs, and invite the Secretaries to forward the necessary information also, to notify any change in Names and Addresses, BRADFORD MOOR.—1730 and length, Station. Bradford Moor Park, T. E. Barker, 92, Dudley Hil], Undercliff, Bradford. BRADFORD,-~-Y.R.A. and length. Station.—Exley’s Reservoir, Frizinghali, Lewis Crossley 27, Athol-road. GLASGOW.— Alexandra—L. & 5. A.” Rule. W.”Crawford, 181, Comely Park-street. Station—Alexandra Park, Glasgow. HULL.—Kingston—Length taken on Lw.1.; also 10-ton class Y.B.A. Station—Club Lake, Inglemire Lane, Beverley Road. Jd. R. Windsor, Bankside, Sculcoates. Albert—Tonnage—yY.B.A, Club Lake, Chalk Lane, 8. LL. Tucker, Belyrave Terrace, Rosamond St. Fast Hull.—1720 rule, Hessle Rd, Station.—Fast Park, K. Driffield, 103, Arundel : treet, Holderness Road, LONDON.—London.—15-rating class and 10-ton class Y.RB.A. Station—Round Pond. Kensington Gardens. Mr. Walter Greenhill, L.M.Y,C., Kensington Gardens, W Telegrams :—Bermudian, London Postal:—L. M. ¥. C., Kensington Gardens. Serpentine—Tonnage—yY. R. A.and 6.48 Statioa—The Serpentine, Hyde Park. . Hale, 17%, Hampstead-road, London, N.W. Corinthian.—Measurement rule, length multiplied by weight divided by 100. Classes 10 and 12, rating by L. & 8.4, C. H. Harris, 494, Wandsworth Road. Clapham—Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station. — Long Pond, Clapham. Station.—Long Poud Clapham Common. W. Jd. Bailey, 162, Elms Road, Clapham Park, S.W. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN CANOEIST, 3CARBOROUGH.—Tonnage 1730, 10 aud 20-tons, also Weight class. Station—The Mere. W. W. Gibson, Sec., Westborough, SOUTH SHIELDS.—Exelsior—Tonnage ‘1730’ and Length. Station.—South Marine Park, T. 8. Downey, 16, Saville Street. =” ‘lhe Fee for constant publication in the Reyister is 5s. per annum Station— Print Works Reservoir, Levenshulme. R. W. Gill, Green Hill, Edgley, Stockport, MOOR PARK (New South Wales.)—Length, taken from stem-head to inside cf rudder head on deck; also overall. J, M. Donaldson, 22, Myrtle-street, 5. Sydney, N.S.W AMERICAN.—-Length taken on I.w.1, Station—Prospect Park, New York. G. Pigott, 92, Douglas St., Brooklyn, U.~. ANGLESEY.——Tonnage—Y.R.A. A. F. Hasiam, Menai Bridge. BRADFORD EAST-END.—1730 and length. Station–Bradford Moor Park. BANGOR (Ireland).—Length and Y¥.R.A. – Cullen, Upper Clifton, Bangor. | | Station.—River Witham. W. 0. Meggitt, Sail Loft, Libsey Lane. BELFAST. —Leugth, taken from stem-head BRITISH CANOE CLUBS. Station.—Belfast Lough. James Gardner, 6, Old Park. ROYAL C.C.—T.G.F. Winser, Sec., 72, Mark Lane, London Ulster.—y.B.A. MERSEY C,C.—Percy Cox, Mate, C 9, Exchange Bldgs., Liverpool. CLYDE C.C.—Mr. Steven, Ardlin House, Helensburgh. WEAR C.C.—T. 0. Todd, See., 7, Winifred-terrace, Sunderland. HUMBER YAWL CLUB—G.F. Holmes, Mate, Elim Lodge, Hornsea. TYNE C.C.–T. Warkman, Sec., 17, Hutt Street, Gateshead-on-Tyne, BRITISH CANOE ASSOCIATION.—P. Nisbet, Sec., 1, Water-Lane, Great Tower-street, City. Station—Waterworks, Antrim Road. W. Wilson, 124, Cogsgrave-street. BLYTH.—Particulars wanted. D. Jackson, 1, Upper Stanley Street, Blyth. CARNARVON.—Length. Station.—Menai Straits. J. H. Lees, Bronserial, North Road. CARDIFF——Length on l,w_l, Station.–Saltmead Pond. J. Ash-Thompson, 28, George Street, Bute Docks. COWFS, LW., MEDINA,—-Length. Win. + ilbeck, West Cowes. ‘ DUNDEE,—-Weight. 12 lbs. to 1 ton.—Station.—Stobsmuir Pond. J. Cant, 60, Watson Terrace, ‘ lebe. DELHI, Canada.—Particulars wanted. W. 8. Crysler, Delhi, Ont., Canada. DUMBARTON.—Tonnage—Y.B.A. D. Forsyth, 54, Glasgow-road. (The B.C.A. is established for the promotion of cruises and ineets, whereby canoeists of the United Kingdom, irrespective of clubs, may unite for the purpose of cruising and camping.) SUNDERLAND C.C.-—J.Stephenson, See., 28, Chester-rd., Sunderland THAMES CAMPING & BOATING ASSOCIATION.—Anthony Walter, Hon. Sec., 14, Duke Street, Adelphi, 5.W. NORTHERN CC.–F, E. Hindhaugh, sec. treas., Woodbine Elswick Road, Newcastle. Corrections Solicited, Station–Meadow Park EDGBASTON (Birmingheam)}.— Weight. Station —Hdgbaston Canal Reservoir. L. B, Chatwin, Wellington House, Wellington-road, Edgbaston, Birmingham EXE.—Tonnage—L. & ©, A. Station,—Turf. Arthur Kempe, M.D., 14, Southernhay, E., Exeter. FOWEY.–Length, ].w-.l. Station —Fowey Harbour. W. 58. Lacey, Fore-street GLASGOW.—Tonnage.— “94” Rule. Station.— Hillhead Pond. Robt. 8. Nicholson, 49, Lumsden-street, Overnewton, ANOEISTS who were afloat at Whitsuntide can, after a lapse of years, once more report favorably of the 2%, weather. The fortunate Station—Raweliffe Brick Ponds. J. 5, Simpson, 8, Albert-street. GATESHEAD.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. J. Wilson, 44, Whitehall! Road. ~ Station–Gateshead Park. Station—Model Yacht Pond. J. B. Randell, Allez-street. GREENOCK.—Tonnage—‘94” Rule. Ri, MeNair, Junr., 10, Antigua-street. GRIMSBY.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. J, A. Young, Gas Works, Harrington, Cumb. ARROW . Station—Alexandria Dock. Secretary’s name and address wanted, GOSPORT.—particulars wanted. HARRINGTON. —Sailing Rules, YR.A. Station- Harrington Reservoir. ; & HEBBURN. — Tonnage—Y.R.A. Station — Hebburn Hall Lake. G. Johnson, 81, Caroline-street, Jarrow-on-Tyne. KINGSTOWN (Ireland.)—Tonnage, Y.R.A. Station—Kingstown Harbor, L. H. Douglas, 6, Marine-road. LEEDS.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. R. Wrlmesley, 60, Camp-road. LOWESTOFT.—Length and Tonnage. Station.–North Dene Councillor T. Thertle and J. Symes, E.N, Marine Chambers, London Road. LONDON. George—Length on l.w.l.; L.&8.4. also 10-ton ¥.R. Statioa— Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. E. Tyiee, 29, Oxford Square. Hyde Park, Dulwich.—LengthI.w.1, aud Y.B.A. 10 and 5 tons only, station—-Peckham Rye R. H. Lanchester, 181, Malpas Road, Brockley, 8.E. M. Y. Sailing Association—Length taken on L.w.!, Station—Round Pond, Kensington Gardens. J. Pollard, 82, Spring-st., Paddington, Highgate—Boats handicapped by weight. Siation–Highgate Ponds, H. P.Reynoldson, 2 Beoaconsfield-ter., Archway-rd,, H’gate Phoenix—Tonnage—1730rule– Station.—Long Pond Clapam Common, 8.W. John Maival, 1, The Crescent, Chapham Common, Villa, EDITORIAL NOTES AND COMMENTS. GOOLE.—Tonnage—Y.R.A. and Handicap by Manchester Rule. GUERNSEY.—Tonnage—Y¥.R.A, 133 Station—Lianduéno Bay. >. Melsom, Post-Uttice. LIVER POOL.—Tonnage—Y¥.B.A., with limited depth and minimum freeboard. Station-—Sefton Park Lake R, Richmond, 95, Townesend Lane, Anfield, Liverpool. MAX WELL.—John H. Neave, Blairbeg, 32, Dalziei Drive, Poliokshields, MARYPORT, Cumberland.—Tounage—Y.R.A. J. W. Hodgson, 20, North-street. MOORAGH.—Particulars wanted. MANCHESTER.—Length, taken on l.wl.; also 10-ton class, Y.RA. NEWCASTLE WEST END.—Tonnage—Y.R.A,. P. McGill, 19, Hamsterley-rd., Newcastle-on-Tyne. BOSTON–—-Tonnave—Y.RB.A. ANI) LLANDUDNO.—Length. MED WAY.—Chatham.—-Tonnage Y.R.A. J. H. Read, 8, Gorst Street, New Brompton. | canoeist who was out cruising then was not chilled to the bone by a biting nor’easter, nor snowed upon when, with bare feet, he jumped out to lighten his craft over a shoal. Nor did day after day of steadily persistent rain gradually depress his spirits —along with the Mercury—until he began to wonder where both were going. No! this year, Whitsuntide fell in June (I heard one man say that it ought always to do so), and if those who were able to be “out of doors” did get a bit browned by the sun, such a novel experience was surely no cause for grumbling or regrets. —O-—-—— I saw crowds of Canoeists on the river, but, strange as it may appear, can only remember seeing 7ze men using double bladed paddles, and one of them was in a Canadian canoe. The open canoe seems to have almost entirely displaced her decked sister, and can be seen there, in almost all varieties; red cedar, white cedar, bass wood; painted, varnished, polished; ribband carvel built, nb THE 134 MODEI-YACHTSMAN and batten; cedar rib, longitudinal and transverse; large and small; canvas covered; centre-boarders. They cannot, in a general way, compare with the double sculler, the typical Thames boat, in point of speed, but seem to have met a want amongst those who go on the river, not to race, but to spend AND CANOEIST. rather as a surprise. She sailed without mizen in the race, and those who watched it seem to have formed the opinion that her performance without dandy was better than it would have been with that sail. —o-— a few restful hours idly pottering about. Unless with two or three paddlers they do not show to rom reports received, canoeing appears to be in a healthy state on the Tyne, running especially advantage when working against a head-wind, but even a decked canoe, with her lower freeboard, is dificult to force against a strong breeze under in paddle. the direction of sharpie canoes. We hope shortly to hear something of the performance of these craft in competition with the ordinary boats in use in the club. —o– —-O—. To the sailing man, of course a large amount of the interest of the river (so far as seeing – novel craft goes) localises itself in two or three places We understand that after a personal examination of the district the Committee of the B. C. A. have where there are sailing clubs Oxford is the home of the light displacement canoe-yawl, and besides the ‘Gipsy,’ ‘Novice,’ ‘Snake’ and ‘Shadow,’ Medley can show at the present moment two interesting light displacement 1-raters on the stocks at the beat building shops Smith. of Theo. and H.C. In both of these boats the waterlines are, apparently, not so much considered as the fairness of the buttock lines and diagonals, and whether the boats make good cruisers or not, they both look likely to possess the capacity of sailing fast, over the water, rather than through it. Another interesting boat about the size of a canoe-yawl is nearly completed in the shop of Theo, Smith. She is very similar to the so called Zorest cTM Sfream cruiser whose design is given in that paper (/. & S.) for January 21st, 1886, having a shovel nose and counter, and a canvas covered deck. At Bourne End, the finest sailing reach on the river, there is a prosperous club. Amongst the fleet moored off the club house, there is, so Iam informed, more than one boat fitted with a weighted centre-pate somewhat similar Herreshoff’s ‘Dilemma’ carries. to that which . Want of time prevented a close examination ot the boats at Egham (Thames United S.C. ?) and at the various clubs at Kingston and on tidal water, but I had a glance at two powerful canoe-yawls, which are just about ready for launching at Turk’s, the Thames head-quarters of the R.C.C. —Oo— ‘ This year the credit of producing the winner of the R. C. C. Challenge Cup, belongs to Oxford. The ‘Battledore’ is one of the two, so called, sharpie canoes which raced in the O.U.S.C. in the early months of this year. For those races she was fltted with a 48in. sliding seat, and, in competition with canoe-yawls there, she did some very fast sailing under the clever handling of her experienced owner. She has competed with moderate success at most of the R.C.C. races on the Welsh Harp, and her victory on the r1th inst., came abandoned the Island of Cadnant in favor of a better camp site, which they have secured, about two miles from Carnarvon, at a place called Parkia, where the Menai Straits are a mile wide and the tide much less. The B.C.A. year book is now in the hands of the members. It is quite an interesting and artistic production, being illustrated from photos taken at the last meet. —_o— As indirectly connected with the their last meet at the Norfolk B. C. A. and Broads, I may mention that on the 16th of June, a marriage took place between two well known canoeists, viz., Mr. Paul L, Waterlow, of the R.C.C., B.C.A., C.Y.C,, T.S.C.,, T.V.8.C, and Miss K, Holmes, of the H.Y.C.,, BCA, R.C.C. MERSEY CANOE CLUB. The most remarkable canoeing news from the Mersey this month is, that our veteran skipper has sampled the briny at last. For twenty odd years this has been anticipated, by those who have watched how he “cracks on” in his little craft, Many younger members have taken baths; but the Captain has only indulged in this luxury at home. ‘The adage of the pitcher and the well has however justified itself at last, and the skipper has emulated the turtle; and, of all days in the year, – at the Captain’s Muster! A very puffy close reef breeze was blowing and, in company with the ‘Dolphin’ and ‘Curlew,’ the skipper was returning to the club slip; he had considerably distanced his companions and, indeed, had made an opprobrious remark about ‘Curlew’s’ cautious navigation, “Pride goes before a” capsize and, aided by a steamer’s wash, a puff was too much for the ‘Lily’ and she and her crew reversed relations. A yacht came to the rescue and, we are glad to say, the skipper is not a bit the worse, Undaunted, he made a cruise to Hilbre at Whitsuntide, as did other members of the M.C.C, Other news pales beside this event. “*’TAVIE.” THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. NORTHERN NOTES. be given later. + O— The season of the Northern C. C. commenced much later this year than usual. For several weeks the members passed an anxious time owing to a rowing club in want of a new b at-house putting in a claim for ours, on the ground that they had previously leased the site on which it was built. However, they were unable to substantiate their The Commodore, with a due sense of the responsibility of his office, has imported a boat from Norway to carry his flag, and when it is blowing half a gale and too much sea for the canoes, the ‘Thelma’ may be seen bowling along under small sprit sail and jib, with some of the N.C.C. canoe- men in the bottom for ballast, and the skipper at claim, and we breathe freely once more. the helm. mitts —_o-—- The sliding seat is now firmly established in the club, and all hands are loud in their praise of it. —_—O— The two “Sharpies” mentioned as being built by Mr. T. T. Finn of Isleworth, in the last notes, are a likely looking pair, and ought to show to the The ‘Isalo’ has been doing front inthe races, some good sailing, and with her 130 sq. ft. and a sliding seat, makes a fine pace, even in alight breeze. —o— ‘Isalo,’ Mr. McKenzie’s craft is 16ft. x 29$in. x rolin.; sheer forward 6in.; aft 4in.; rocker aft 2in. Her midship section has the maximum rise of floor allowed by the rules, viz.: zin. at 1 foot out from keel. The sides are perpendicular, and the bottom is almost an exact segment of a circle. The C.B. is 3ft. long and isso shaped as to always have a part of the upper edge level with the deck, thus reducing the strain on the case to almost nil, the sides of the latter being therefore only in. thick. The canoe is rigged with gunters, roo sq. ft. in main, and 30 sq. ft. in mizen. ‘Curlew,’ Mr. E. Hindhaugh’s boat, is of same dimensions, general appearance and rig, but is rockered 2in, forward and gin. aft, she is also Both boats are of course slightly finer forward. fitted with slides, and have had to be strengthened in the bows, as the strain of sliders against pressure of mast and sails nearly split them in twain. —0-— Besides these craft there have been two yawls built for country members, and we hear of another, and a sharpie to follow. —_0O— The club is greatly disappointed at not having Mr. a representative in the R.C.C. Cup Race. Laws’ the designer of the above sharpies and two of the yawls was appointed, but having to leave for Malta, was unable to compete. —Q— For the 2nd class shield also it had been hoped that the owners of ‘Cockyolly Bird’ or ‘Thetis’ would have entered, but circumstances prevented them doing so. —_—Oo— The prize list has been further augmented by the promise of another “Prucas” Cup, for a novel kind of manoevring race, particulars of which will 135 _ August the zoth, is the date suggested for the Challenge Cup race. The first record race of the season was a sailing race for the 2nd class canoes on May 7th. Being the first race the entries were small, as most of the canoes were hardly ready. The entries were :— ‘Sunbeam’ RW, McKenzie, and ‘Argonaut’ E, Hindhaugh. A level start was made, both crossing: the line together ‘Argonaut’ with one reef down. The wind was squally from $.W. In beat up to first buoy ‘Sunbeam’ went away with a good lead and rounded about roo yards ahead of ‘Argonaut’ who on-reaching same shook out the reef. The run down was tame, but in the second beat to windward ‘Argonaut’ gained ground considerably, but too late to save the race, ‘Sunbeam’ running back crossed the line t minute ahead. Both these canoes were sailed by their late owners, and were described in the Canoetst report of the B.C.A. meet. —_Oo— The second race held the week following was for paddling, three competed ‘Amethyst’ L. Mc Pherson, ‘Curlew’ E. Hindhaugh and ‘Isalo’ R. W. McKenzie. During the first quarter of the course all three kept together, when ‘Amethyst’ sticking to lee shore was somewhat behind, and ‘Curlew,’ keeping the straightest course and sitting below, gained great advantage as a strong wind was blowing, and rounded the buoy first. In second round same places were maintained, ‘Curlew’ winning by about 7 lengths. ‘Isalo’ retired at the first round. —oO— On Saturday before Whitsuntide the ‘Amethyst,’ ‘Cluny’ and ‘Sunbeam’ followed later by ‘Argonaut,’ cruised down to the sea and up the coast as far as Cullercoates, pitched camp on the cliff overlooking the harbour. A first rate place but tco near civilization, being only about 100 yards in front of the swell terrace, a few cobles only intervening. However it was very handy to drop in at a friends house to supper on the Saturday night, and breakfast on the Sunday morning, but had to reluctanly refuse the further hospitality of these good people On Whit-Monday afternoon with a steady, sea and S.E. wind, a run up coast was made almost to Blyth Links, when the sea rising and the breeze freshening it was deemed aivisable to turn, and 136 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN a long beat back to Cullercoates followe d. A very heavy fog coming on seemed to quieten the rather lumpy sea and give it an oily surface . ‘The sail was thoroughly enjuyed, and often out of sight of everything except the sea below and the sunabove struggling through the heavy mist. Some anxiety was felt for ‘Sunbeam’ at first, who is a new hand, but who proved himself worthy of his blade, sailing very pluckily. ‘“ CuRLEW,” N.C.C., B.C.A., N.S.C. TYNE CANOE second of the two sharpie canves, which has been designed by T, W. Deighton and built by Mr. T, Varcoe and the designer. They are 16ft. 6in. x 31in. x ro$in., and are built of 2 planks of spruce each side with an extra top strake 3% inches wide x 36 of mahogany over the top plank of spruce and which extend from aft side of stern post to fore side of stem, which makes them extra strong to withstand the rough work they are intended to do in The decks are cedar with yellow pine beams p’aced every foot, and are fitted with 2 bulk3in. from the stem, and the aft one 3ft. 3in, from stern, leaving a space of oft, part of which is occupied with « box, which when in the tent makes a nice table (so one of the great objections which ladies have to getting their tea in camp is done away with), they are fitted with a rather heavy centre-board, as they are intended for sea as well as river sailing. In sailing they have proved themselves to be very fast, and the skipper, who has fitted a sliding seat, is intendi ng to have a suit of sails 112 sq. feet made, and then to await all comers, and as the skipper of the ‘Cruiser’ has put forth a challenge in the club for paddling, I expect to see a tussle before long, as when they were building they were severely criticised and called some hard names (as drippin g tins, &c.,) as they have a dead flat fluor and were prophesied to be hard paddlers. The cruise was rather late in commencing, (the tide not being high till rz-30 p.m.), a start was made at 8 p.m. by the above mentioned boats, so with a parting wave the two sister ships started on their maiden voyage, and as there was no wind paddles had to be used until Elswick was reached when the wind rising, sail was hoisted and carried as far as Newburn, when tow-lines had to be shouldered, as there was no tide and a strong stream running down, and in this fashion Ryton Ford was reached just as the church clock chiming ten, so with an extra pull and a half hour and the camping ground was arrive d at, soon tent pitched and stoves agoin g; just as supper was over the well known whoop of the T.C.C. was heard, and up comes P, Stevenson in the ‘Lapwing,’ and T. Warkman and J. Rutherford by land, they having left their boat the ‘Little Jim’ further down the river, but with plenty of hands the work carrying the stores up was light, and ere midnight all were comfortably lapped up in their blankets and sleeping soundly. canoeist showed his face out of the door, and soon gether a large number of friends and membe rs of the ‘I. (.C. to witness the start of the Annual Whitsuntide Cruise, and also the launch of the heads, the fore one is placed 4ft. CANOEIST. Sunday morning, 8 a.m., broke just as the first CLUB, On Saturday, June 4th, there was gathered to- cruising. AND was lift the boats were got over into deep water, and in another all were astir, and whilst the water was boiling all indulged in a good bathe, and after breakfast as some visitors were expected tents were cleaned up. As there was a nice breeze blowing some went out for a sail to meet the visitors, were heard from the but soon whistles other direction, and wken they landed and got their bicycles pat right, (as they had ridden up,) dinner had to be prepared, and soon you could have heard frying pans frizzling, as cycling as well as canoeing is a gond appetiser, after getting them satisfied the camera was brought out and some interesting mementos were taken of the camp; and from the almost gave the palm tone of the to canoeing, not carry camera, tents, cyclists they as they could and various other stores for a week’s camp, and some of them going out for a sail they saw the difference of drivin g a_ bicycle and the wind driving a canoe. Monday morn broke with a nice east wind and a good deal of fresh in the river. Some of the members had a trip up as far as Wylam , and in the afternoon there being some sports going on others journeyed down, but in the evenin g all were gathered together and discussed where the next camp would be held, and it was decided to have the next cruise to the seaside. Tuesday morning, as some of our membe rs had to go down number. to town to business it reduced our There was plenty to do, as we were to return home in the afternoon, Things had to be packed and tents struck, and as the midday train brought our other members up we madea start about 2 o’clock, and as there was a head wind we had to tack down; it was about 5-30 when we arrived at the boat-house, finishing one of the most enjoyable of the Annual Whitsuntide cruises the T.C.C. has had. ‘ CRUISER.” THAMES A canoe race from NOTES. Staines to Kingston, some sixteen miles, with five obstructions in the shape of locks, is no joke, and it is not surprising that only two competitors turned up at the starting point on Saturday, June 18th. They were, E, W. Lewis, Rob-Roy canse ‘Myosotis,’ R, Lawson , canadian ‘Bacillus.’ THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN The indefatigable Mr. Herbert was there in the capacity of starter, and sent the men off on their long journey at 3 p.m. Lewis at once took the lead and was never headed, finishing at Kingston at 6 hours 7 minutes, a good performance, due ina measure to his smart portages at the locks. His opponent arrived 45 miuntes later. —o— Of course, bar accidents, it was hardly to be expected that Lawson could win, handy as he is with his craft and single bladed paddle. Looking at the fact that, with one exception, he went ¢hrough the locks, his performance was most creditable and he should shew well to the front on regatta day. The camp at Hampton Wick was well patronised during the evening, tea and whiskey flowing freely at Irene Villa, whose owner was, at the last moment, prevented from starting in the long race. STUART FUTCHER. LONDON NOTES, Mayfly’s London Notes having gone astray in the post, we give a short summary only of the R. C.C. races on Hendon Lake. The race for Canoes and Yawls on May 28th, was postponed owing to the violent weather which capsized all except one yawl of the 7 competitors. On June 4th, 4 Yawls, ‘Bernice,’ ‘Jennie,’ ‘Nina’ and ‘Selene’ sailed, arriving in the order named. ‘Selene’ did not finish as she carried away her mast In the Canoe race ‘Stella’ won first prize, and ‘Spindrift? (2nd class canoe) znd prize. There were g competitors. On Whit Monday, June 6th, ‘ Stella’ again captured first prize in the Canoe race in the morning, (‘Wasp’ taking second), also in the Canoe and Yawl race in the afternoon, whilst Mr. Marrable’s yawl ‘Bernice’ took second prize. The Challenge Cup race was sailed June r1th, and brought 7 starters—‘Battledore,’ ‘Vanessa,’ ‘Lassie,’ ‘Stella,’ ‘Atalanta,’ ‘Nautilus’ and ‘Meteor.’ The wind was strong from the West, and the first 3 boats finished in the order named at 5-15-35, 531-30, and 5-33-30, respectively, the other four retiring before completion of race. On June 18th, the race postponed from May 28th, was sailed, there being only 2 competitors— ‘Vanessa’ (1st prize) and ‘Lassie’ (2nd prize). HUMBER YAWL CLUB. Fine weather favoured the first race meeting of the season on Hornsea Mere, on Whit-Monday, but the wind was too light for really interesting racing. The club had arranged for three races. Class I for beats over 18ft. long. Class II for boats over t5ft. Class III] for boats under r5ft. The course was three times round the Mere, leaving AND CANOEIST. 137 the three mark buoys on the starboard hand. The first race was to be sailed at 11-30, but some of the competitors journeyed from Hull by the 7-50 train in order to put the finishing touches to their By 11 o’clock there was a good company boats. of spectators present, and the number increased as the day advanced. Punctually at 11-30 the signal to class 1 to get ready was given, and at 11-35 the following boats were started from scratch: ‘Maud’ W. Field, ‘Sylph’ E. G. Hewerdine, ‘Gipsy’ H. Munroe, and ‘Silver Spray’ W. H. Wright. ‘Silver Spray’ soon showed in front, the light wind just suiting her, and she completed the first round 3 During the second min. 20 sec. ahead of Sylph. round she increased her lead to 7 min. 45 secs., ‘Sylph,’ still retaining second place, being min. Eventually ‘Silver 30 secs. in front of ‘Gipsy.’ Spray’ won by 12 min. 20 secs., ‘Sylph’ second and ‘Gipsy’ retired. ‘Maud’ third. The second event on the programme was a scratch for class 2, to start at 2-30. This race only produced 2 starters, ‘Iris’ A. L. Flodman, and ‘Daisy’ G. F. Holmes, they were sent on their way The race proved a very even one until at 2-41. the beat from the Island in the last round, when ‘Tris’ managed to get the better of her opponent and crossed the line with 8 minutes in hand. The third race was for class 3, and was sailed at 4 o’clock; it produced quite a fleet of the small boats, chiefly of the ‘Ethel’ type, and they were handicapped as under, the time allowance being given at the start: — Scratch R. P. Maw Undine 2 min. A. W. Thirsk Madeline City of Wakefield J. R. W. Eldridge 2 min. 2 min. G. H. Denison Spectre 2 min. J H Lonsdale Swan 2 min. 5S A Haller Water Lily 5 min. G F Holmes Prawn 8 min. A. Mills Chipmunk 9g min, T. B. Redfearn Eveline Elk E. W. McBride 13 min. ‘Chipmunk’ soon succeeded in overhauling ‘Eveline,’ and ‘Elk,’ and won with about 5 minutes to spare. The race for second place between ‘Swan’ and ‘Spectre’ was a most even one throughout, resulting in favour of ‘Spectre,’ who crossed the line I min. 15 secs. in front. Appended is a table showing the time each round was completed by the competitors : Chipmunk ……… 4-45-20…4.. 5-18- O….., 5-52-45 SPECIE anrwowsmn 4-5 1-30..0006 5-26- 0…… 5-57-15 | a 4-5 2-30…06. 5-26-20…… 5-58-30 Water Lily ……… 4°56-30….4. 5-30-30.,….6- 6-20 Eveline ……csee0 4-51-45 sceeee 527-5 O.seaee 6- 8-0 Undine ……000 A-55-40.06 465-337 Oveeaee 6- 9-30 This concluded a The others were not timed. most enjoyable day’s racing. Besides the racing on the Mere several members 138 THE were cruising at MODEL-YACHTSMAN Whitsuntide. The ‘Ina’ and ‘Godiva,’ with 4 or 5 members on board journeyed down the Humber and found their way across the flats to Tetney Haven on the Lincolnshire Coast, hitherto ¢erra incognita to the club, whilst the ‘Evelyn’ sailing with them as far as Grimsby continued her journey round to Brialington Quay, from which port she at present hails. ‘Ethel’ went further afield and madea very enjoyable cruise from Oxford to London. At the moment of writing two more members are up the Trent in the ‘Whitewings,’ so that it is hardly likely the neigh- AND CANOEIST. Item 3.—Paddling Canadian, (single blades). M. L. Wilhams, 1; A. C. Hamerton, 2z. Item 4.—-Paddling Challenge Cup. Brought out seven entries, a larger number we believe than for many years past. ‘The following started, E. W. Lewis, 1; Perey Nisbet, 2; F. T. C. Crump, 3; M. L. Williams, o. Opposite the camp there was little if any to choo e between them, but L+wis afterwards drew out and eventually managed to win a really magnificent race by half a length, Crump a good third. The stecring gear of the bourhood wiil be able to complain that they never last named gave out almost at the start, or else we fancy he would have stood a very good chance of see the boats of the H.Y.C. out cruising nowadays, winning. ROYAL CANOE CLUB REGATTA. This regatta at Kingston, came off on Saturday, 25th June, and in spite of somewhat cloudy weather was a brilliant success. The determination of the Club to make the programme one almost entirely of the paddling order was quite a new feature, and we are not prepared to say that this departure was not for the best. Additional interest was also no doubt taken in the fact that the Committee had decided to have a lunch set out at a fixed time for members and their friends, and in fact about twenty-four sat down to it, several members clubbed together and some exceedingly good illuminations of the tents, trees and camping ground took place. ‘To a very large extent the credit of this part of the entertainment _ belonged to Mr. G. W. Lewis, and judging by the success that attended his and their efforts, a similar exhibition on the same lines will no doubt next year be held. Judging by the interest which always attends the chase, we think the club might another year add some event of the aquatic gymnastic character, such as a tournament or so, which doubtless would, as in America, meet with a big success, On Friday, the Camping competition was held, for which there were three competitors, viz.: Mr. P. Nisbet, Mr. Cooper and Mr. B. de Q. Quincey. In the absence of two of the competitors Mr. P. Nisbet took the prize. It seems a pity that this Item 5.—Then came lunch. Item 6.—-Sailing and Paddling, (alternate legs). The foilowing competed: G. Ellington’s ‘Meryl’ 1; B. de Q. Quincey’s ‘Vanessa’ 2; D. W. Graham’s ‘Emmeline’ o. Item 7.—Canadian Tandem. The following crews started: Salter and Hamerton; Williams and Lawson; Crump and Nisbet; Lewis and Friend. Williams and Lawson held a clean length off the camp, but Salter and Hamerton were a bit smarter after them, and after a good race Salter and Hamerton won by half a length. Item 8.—-The chase brought out the following and was won by Hamerton in the ‘Waterlily.’ Nisbet just finished in front of Lawson. Item 9.—Then came tea. Item ro.—Scratch Fours. Brought out 4 crews, and by arrangement no final heat was paddled. Smith, Crump, Lawson and Roberts, won rst heat, Paine, Futcher, Ellis and O’Malley, won 2nd heat. Later the lamps were lighted and after a quiet paddle the boats, all illuminated with fairy lights and Chinese lanterns, formed procession and eventually were towed up to Kingston by Mr. Allcard in his launch ‘Thetis’. This brought a most en- joyable day to a conclusion. SCOTCH NOTES. lam afraid we up North are very far behind in canoeing matters. The anti-canoeing prejudice event is never better supported than it is, as many a wrinkle may be picked up from a study of the which on the Forth dubs canoes “‘devil’s inventions” and “wooden coffins”, is still strong and seems likely to die hard. Still it ¢s dying, so let us be’ different tents by the ordinary cruiser. thankful. The first item on the regatta programme was a sailing race, for Canoes and Canoe-yawls. It is unfortunate that this race, which tuok longer in preparation than any other, taken place so early as rtro’clock. Modern ideas have not touched us yet, and we still hold to the inboard position. Fr cruising in have squally lochs, where the wind shifts about thrice in ten minutes, I doubt if “on deck” can hold its | We think if own against the old position, at least with the small should postponed till the afternoon it might induce more sail areas which still find favour in Scotland. of the members who live at a distance to support it. Result: P. Calkin’s ‘Jennie’ 1; E. Richardson’s in increasing numbers to cruise up here in summer, ‘Oriva’ (late ‘Cassy’) 2; F. Crump’s ‘Racoon’ 3. it would help to shake the conservatism out of us, Item 2,—Paddling. F. T. C. Crump, 1; Percy Nisbet, 2; I, W. Lewis, 0; A. H. Webber, o. If our brother canoeists down South would come and give us an idea of “how its done”, The Nith Cance Club died on May rath, after THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN a lingering illness, Requiescat in pace. There are a few survivors, however, and the canoeing torch is still feebly alight in the South, The South of Scotland, however, can hardly be called a canoeing paradise. ‘There are no rivers of any importance, the Nith being only canoeable for a mile or two, and the Solway Firth is an abom- ination of sandbanks, with a thin line of water somewhere away over towards England, that one has to go and look carefully for with a telescope. On the Clyde, however, the outlook is decidedly brightening, ‘The Clyde C.C. are determined this year to encourage canoeing proper, and have made a new rule reducing the subscription for canoeists to 41 per annum, with £1 entry money. This is a move in the right direction, and ought to bring into the club those unattached canoeists who would grudge a big subscription. Mr. H. K. Bromhead, at one time secretary of the club, and an ardent supporter of the canoeing side of the club, has been elected Captain. Some time ago I heard a rumour of a Canoe Club proposed to be formed in Greenock, Iftrue, this is good news, but I think Greenock canoeists would do better in joining the club over the water, now that the subscription is lowered, than in forming a new club, it was by a loch side at even-fall. The tent was up, the canoe put to rights and the stove alight. Near by a fisherman stood and gazed, and it en- tered not into his thoughts that such things could be done for pleasure, so be drew near and propounded unto the skipper this question, “And dae ye dae it for a living?” Factl. “VANAVIE.” DOWN IN WELSH COAST CANOE-YAWL. Concluded from June. One Saturday night, early in August, I trained down to Conway through the night, with the intention of sailing my boat back single-handed. After a tedious and interrupted journey I arrived in Conway at five am. on Sunday morning and walked about until the hotel opened. After breakfast I was put aboard and started, despite a most unpromising weather out-look and CANOEIST. 139 words; so waived my hand to signal ‘all serene,” concluding it was the usual ‘dam young fool” commentary of the professional sailor man upon the canoeist. Of course the tide was also running out of the Conway estuary, so I reache.j across, cold and wet, to the Penmaen Shore where I lay to, in the South Deep, to await the young flood, over which I ran back to Conway. My return was welcomed by my boatman and his wife, an: truth to tell I was not sorry myself to be “bock agin,” On Friday afternoon, August 28th, accompanied by a friend, [Dr. Porter, B.C.A.] I took the afternoon boat to Llandudno and trained across to Conway. Saturday morning was dull with a fresh N.W. breeze. At g a.m. we got the anchor and started down the North Deep. After rounding the Orme, we found a fair wind, but a nasty sea for so small a craft; after stowing the mizzen we were rapidly run across Llandudno Bay and up the Welsh Channel. Off Llandulas the westerly rainsqualls were so heavy, that a shift to trysail became necessary, and the tide having turned in our favour we nade grand speed. The wind being somewhat became troublesome, and steering was too anxious work to permit us to get on shore, anything comfort. the waves to eat; rain-squalls added to our dis- Off Rhyl there was a really nasty sea and, being afraid to keep as far off land as to leave the flats inshore of us, (in case of a swim), we found ourselves among the breakers, with the heads of waves coming over the quarter. My crew divested himself of some of his clothing, ready for emergencies, and the manner in which we were tossed and yawed about when becalmed between waves suggested “beaching” to our judgment. Fortunately the consideration, that this probably meant wreck in such waves to a ballasted boat, THE A AND some gloomy prophecies on the part of a local boatman. After a speedy reach out of the Conway, down the North Deep, I rounded the Orme and found a strong breeze right ahead with a lumpy sea. For a couple of hours I hammered at it and eventually opened out Llandudno Bay; but it was wet and dispiriting work, against the tide and all alone, and a wave or two breaking over determined me to try to get back to Conway; the broken water in Llandudno Bay putting this anchorage out of the question. The North Wales steamer altered her course and hailed me, but I could not catch the induced us to contemplate some other course, The water aboard had to be got out at any risk, so, after hoisting the mizzen, we came head to wind and sea, and bailed out. On reaching further from shore we found less impracticable waves, and by hoisting the trysail well up, we were able to keep better ahead of the waves, when we got on our course again. After crossing the mouth of the Dee the tired skipper was for making Hilbre our port; but the stout-hearted crew urged the advantages of the Mersey. It was a long and short leg down the Hilbre Swash against a strong tide, (rather unsatisfactory under trysail), followed by an anxtous passage through broken water, over the tail of the East Hoyle into the Horse channel. Wi-h wind and tide again in our favour we rapidly ran up the Horse and Rock channels into the Mersey. In the river we found the first craft under sail that we had seen for the day; and we were able to get under all sail off New Brighton, landing at the R.M. Yacht Slip at Tranmere at 6 o’clock. Con- THE 140 MODEL-YACHTSMAN sidering the weather, and that the tide was against us for the greater part of the voyage, nine hours 0 for the journey of about 50 miles was not a very bad performance for so smail a craft. Mersey, and that some races had been postponed up the slip and left in the = 3 19 Q2 MN ae 5 5 © > os < 6 © Sg The “Tavie’ was run M. C. C. premises to await the season of 1892. Joun 1). Haywarp, M.C.C., B.C.A. OUR CANOEIST. > We heard that it had been blowing strong in the on account ofthe weather. AND ff 3 © MODEL STEAM-ENGINES. Cylinders, Pumps, Guages, Safety Valves, and all the Separate Parts. ILLUSTRATIONS. The two 12-footers of which we this month give FIRST-CLASS an illustration are interesting rather on account of their being experimental boats than on account of the success which bas attended their sailing. They WORKMANSHIP, MODEL YACHTS STEAMBOATS Blocks, Deadeyes, Wheels, Skylights, Flags, Stanchions, Companions, &c. Fittings for Model Ships. 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