The Model Yachtsman and Marine Model Magazine: Volume 5, Number 3 – June 1932

A VOL. 5. NO. 3. * Seventh of cach Month. PRICE JUNE, 1932 SIXPENCE ee S “Q, 2 Bp ® : NOTICE. rd by oy o ae THE Y., JULY AND 4Y yy SUBSEQUENT s NUMBERS OF THIS MAGAZINE WILL BE PRICED AT oe EXCEPT shale, SEPTEMBER NURSE > SPECIAL st: . Ge, SPECIAL THE MODEL GOLDEN RATE WILL GT. AND MARINE PULTENEY MODEL STREET, oe” s SEPTEMBER NUMBER. YACHTSMAN HOUSE, sala & $ bate REMAIN AT SEVEN SHILLINGS POST FREE AND INCLUDING Bo age OS NUMBER, ONE SHILLING. I>,Yo Me< S THE NEW PRICE OF SEVENPENCE, pak ee Ss & e? SS’ MAGAZINE, LONDON, wW.1. & The Model June 1932 READY — al NOW Yachtsman MODEL SAILING CRAFT BY W. J. DANIELS and H. B. TUCKER, With a preface by C. N. Forge, Hon. Secretary, The Model Yachting Association. Model yacht racing is now firmly established as an international sport, and increase. marine modelling of every kind is rapidly on the Until the publication of this book, however, no serious attempt had been made to supply the demand for a text-book dealing with the design, building and fascinating little boats. first-class sailing of these The authors of this volume are Mr. W. J. Daniels, five times winner of the world’s championship, and Mr. H. B. Tucker, Editor of The Model Yachtsman, who are eminently qualified to undertake the compilation of a manual dealing with the subject in all its aspects. Model yachting and yachting are so closely interwoven that the yachtsman, as well as the model yachtsman, will find the present work of absorbing interest. This will be the standard text-book sailing craft for many years dealt with include: on to come. Rating Rules; model Subjects Designing ; Building and Equipment; Tuning-up and Handling ; Club and Regatta . Organisation ; Methods of Measurement; Construction of a Skiff for Model Sailing; Fore-and-aft Rigs and Square Riggers. Obtainable from the Offices of “The Model Yachtsman,” all Bookshops and Libraries, or direct from the Pubhshers. Crown 4to., 260 pages, 67 illustrations, 163 Diagrams and Folding Plates. 25s. net; postage 9d. CHAPMAN & HALL, LTD., II HENRIETTA ST., LONDON, W.C.2 In replying to Advertisers, please mention THE MODEL YACHTSMAN. EMS MODEL JAYACHTSMAN / a tenet = rae +P .. . ae wae PA<# AND MARINE MODEL MAGAZINE Vol. 5. No. 3. JUNE, 1932. EDITORIAL. AS advertised on the front of the cover, the price of THE MODEL YACHTSMAN AND | Although a disappointingly small number of readers replied to the questionnaire we printed, we MARINE MODEL MAGAZINE is being raised think that the result is fairly true to the tastes of next month to 7d. a month except September, when our readers as a whole. According to this, articles on our Special Number will be Is. designing, building and designs come easily at the The Subscription rate of 7s. per annum, post free, including September Special Number, remains unchanged. It is, therefore, to the reader’s advantage to become a yearly subscriber. head of the poll in the order given. handling are not so far behind, Articles on but Club Notes, General Articles and Historical Articles are a long way at the bottom. The last few months’ numbers have been larger Our readers would appear to be about 50 per cent. than usual and the present is the size that we intend model yachtsmen, 30 per cent. ship and prototype to give readers until such time as our circulation modellers, and 20 per cent. power-boat enthusiasts. increases sufficiently to warrant further extension. What we are asking now is for the Recognised Of our model yachtsmen, about 70 per cent. prefer racing yachts. Associated Clubs to give us a further 500 readers, We intend to shape our course accordingly. and when one considers the number of men that the Forthcoming features include the design of the 45 or so clubs mean, it is not really an excessive number. At the same time this increase will be most successful 10-rater of the moment, ‘‘ Phoenix,” a new A-class design by Mr. H. Almond, and prob- sufficient to warrant this magazine taking several ably a new 6-metres, the plans of a 12-gun brig, forward steps since a it will enable us to produce series of articles on the Rigging of Topsail more cheaply. Schooners, articles on the Yarmouth Beach Yawls, Moreover, if we get the support, we are confident that we can give readers good value for their money. an article on Making Fittings for Racing Models, and other interesting articles. As far as articles for Our motto Quantity,” has but quantity also. always we want been to “Quality give a before reasonable Our ideal is a 40-page magazine every month with good articles and illustrations, the model yachting fraternity are concerned, how many of these we can publish depends on the calls that regatta accounts make on our space. We must express some disappointment that the but whether it can be realised is another matter. power-boat men have not sent us more matter lately. Whilst on this subject we have some very special features for our September number that should We cannot make bricks without straw, and their news has been scanty to say the least of it. please all our readers. THe Eprror. A2 June 1932 The Model Yachtsman RACING CLASSES FOR THE JUNIORS. By Tue Epriror. | fe is evident that the circular issued by the Fleetwood M.Y. & P.B.C. about the creation of 24-inch and 30-inch classes in addition to the popular 36-inch class, together with our Editorial on the subject, has created considerable interest. Further, we can look for considerable development of the M.Y.A. 36-inch class before the end of the year. Except in one or two quarters, there seems little desire to vary the restrictions, and we are informed that the Fleetwood Club will have over a hundred of these handy litt!e models afloat in the next few months. Now as regards the other small classes proposed, we ourselves agree that it is a wise policy to fix the limits before too many boats are built as otherwise there will be a fleet in being of so many diverse We do not agree with Mr. Momber as to the weight of the 30-inch boat, and in proof of our assertion that 7 lbs. is very amply sufficient for a boat of this size, we reproduce in this number our celebrated *‘ Atalanta” design. This design was reduced by Major G. B. Lee from the well-known A-class “ Frolic.” Her weight is very considerably below the 7 lbs. limit we should like to see imposed for this size, and she sails splendidly. For those who contempiate building a 30-inch boat we strongly recommend this design, which is obtainable full size from the offices of this magazine. Incidentally we published the design of “ Frolic” in our first issue (Vol. 1, No. 1), and a comparison of her design with that of “* Atalanta’ will give readers interested in methods of design reduction an insight into the sizes and measurements that the task of the M.Y.A. various changes rendered necessary by so doing. in deciding limits will not be an easy or thankful one. Although we ourselves suggested a price limit, we are on consideration not in favour of this as it opens the door to too much “ wangling.” In any case the limits given by Mr. Momber are too low. For instance, they would bar out the very excellent yachts built by Messrs. Alexander. (Vide Advertisement colums). If limits are fixed they should be In this connection we have received a very interesting letter from Mr. R. S. Momber, Commodore of the Cambridge M.Y.C., from which we have pleasure in publishing the following extract :—“Obviously any move towards encouraging the young is of extreme importance. Surely for such junior types the ordinary commercial model obtain- able from high-class shops must serve as a starting point, being those most easily obtainable by boys ? Now as to weight, one catalogue gives the weight of a 30-inch boat as 6 lbs. 12 0z., but two other firms’ boats have the following measurements :— * A. & Co.— L.O.A. 30”, beam 6?”, depth 83”, weight 8} Ibs. * BL & Co.— L.O.A. 30’, beam 8”, depth 84”, weight 7? Ibs. “The weight in all cases is without weighted rudder, but this is of little importance as obviously Braine gear would be fitted to any boat likely to win any races. On the whole, the Fleetwood measurements cover these, and the 7 lbs. suggested by the Editor of THE M.Y. 4 M.M.M. is insuffi- cient. “ As to the 24-inch boats, good depth is essential for such small craft, and 24” x7” x 84” appears all right, but the Fleetwood suggestion of 7 Ibs. is sufficiently high to admit decently built craft. To confine competition to toyshop style models is to make a farce of the whole thing. We ourselves published in our Volume IT. a 24-inch design with 8” beam, 93” depth, weight 9} lbs., carrying 585 sq. ins. sail. Of course, for an unrestricted class this is the type of boat that pays, but on the other hand it is not the type that it is desirable to encourage, and we are firmly of the opinion that the dimensions we suggested last month will be found quite satisfactory. We do not feel that the fact that boats built by certain firms are outside the suggested limits should be allowed to influence the M.Y.A. The duty of the National Authority is to fix limits that will produce the most suitable boat for its purpose. It will then be the business of firms who build and supply models to provide boats of the requisite dimensions to fit the classes in question. excessive. The firms whose boats were previously mentioned range in weight from 3} to 43 Ibs. I have just built for my small boy a boat with the following dimensions: L.O.A. 24”, beam 64", depth 83”, weight 4 Ibs. 14 ozs. She sails well and carries 465 sq. ins. in a Bermuda rig with 36” hoist as her first suit. ““ My suggestions would therefore be : “30-inch: L.O.A., beam 8”, depth 9”, weight 83 Ibs. “24-inch: L.O.A., beam 7”, depth 7”, weight 5 Ibs. “ Price limits £5 and £3 respectively.” THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT. A PROPHECY. Within the lives of many still alive An A-class yacht was deemed a forty-five. From forty-five to fifty they did grow, And surely that of length were length enow. While some at fifty-one would length’s long limit fix, A bold fellow brings along a fifty-six ! A truck for transport, and a travelling crane To lower the Triton to the trembling main. IAIN DUBH. June 1932 An d 4> Marine Model Magazine. A NESS YOAL MODEL. The photographs appearing on this page are of a Ness Yoal (or Yole) model belonging to Mr. Arthur Johnston of Lerwick. loan to the Kensington. She is at present on Science This Museum, model is South referred to in Mr. Johnston’s articles on the Shetland Sixern which we published in our last two issues (see pages 9 and 29), The Ness Yoal hails from Dunrossness. Another variety of Shetland Boat is the Foula Yole, but all of these types are closely related to the Sixern and the Fourareen. The Ness Yoal, although often used for sailing, is primarily a rowing boat, and like the Sixern pulls six oars. On page 30 of our last issue we mentioned that no downhaul is rigged to this model’s sail, and referred to the fact that the halliard is belayed to the gunwale instead of a cleat at the foot of the mast as in the Sixern. Since publication we have it on the authority of Mr. John Shewan, the wellknown Lerwick Boatbuilder, that this is correct practice on a Ness Yoal for the halliard. Mr. R. Stuart Bruce, the celebrated authority on Shetland boats, however, states that it should belay at the foot of the mast. Probably both are correct and neither practice was universal. It is certain anyhow that in the Sixern the halliard always belayed as stated above. We are indebted to the Curator of the Science Museum, Sth. Kensington, for permission to reproduce the photographs on this page. June 1932 The Model Yachtsman ~~ = “Ft -4r oerse SANIT OVGNILAHS‘Nd OT | wvo And Marine Model Magazine. CORRESPONDENCE. THE SHETLAND AND BOATS NORSE VIKING Lines of Gogstad Viking Ship. Scale: 1/150 of Full-size. SHIPS. — June 1932 Sir, On reading Mr. Arthur Johnston’s very interesting article on the Shetland Sixern, I thought the little sketch which I herewith enclose of a Viking ship might prove of interest to your readers as it shows the close resemblance they have to each other. The lines are copied from *‘ Ancient and Modern Ships,” by Sir George C. V. Holmes, K.C.V.O., C.B., and were from a paper by Mr. Colin Archer, published in Vol. xxii., page 298, of ‘“Transactions of the Institution of Naval Architects.” The vessel was discovered buried in blue clay at Gogstad, Norway, in 1880, and was clincher built of oak. Her dimensions were : length 77’ 11”, beam 16’ 7”, moulded depth 5’ 9”. She had 16 oars on each side and was fitted with a mast amidships which carried one square sail. Her rudder is shaped like a short oar and is worked from the starboard side. Yours faithfully, WILLIAM M. SMITH. “* Gauvelle,” Largs. We are much obliged to Mr. William M. Smith for his letter and the copy of these lines, which will give readers the opportunity to compare them with the lines of the Shetland boats that we have reproduced. Editor, THE M.Y. & M.M.M. A6 June 1982 The Model Yachtsman HE Statutory Council Meeting was held on April 21st at 11, Brewer Street, W.1. The Council was divided on the advisability of to sail the Championships on the attempting After the usual routine business had been tran- principle suggested, and a motion was put to appoint sacted, the meeting proceeded to discuss Mr. H. B. ‘Tucker’s proposals as to methods of holding future a Committee to thoroughly investigate the matter Championship Races. Mr. Tucker’s proposals embodied the division of the kingdom into districts, and holding District Championship Races. The winner of these races to receive (in lieu of a prize) a return ticket to enable him to attend the National Championship for the class in question. Mr. Tucker further suggested that all races except the Championships should be eliminated from the M.Y.A. Fixture List. Briefly summarised, the arguments in favour of this system are that at present men cannot afford to make the long journeys necessary to compete in these races, and that the Championships have in consequence degenerated into more or less local races instead of being the meeting of crack boats from all over the country. It was suggested that the entrance fees of 2s. 6d. per boat for the District Races would greatly exceed what is now received from these races. This, together with the saving on other prizes, would almost finance the scheme. The A-class Championship is, of course, in a different category as there are four whole days’ racing and combined with the International Races this makes ten days’ racing, for which men take their annual holidays. Further, a special fund is raised to defray the expenses. Though a very large proportion of this is subscribed by men actively interested in the A-class, quite an amount comes from outside sources, including model yachtsmen interested mainly in other classes who subscribe to assist to keep up our national prestige. The objections to the scheme were mainly on financial grounds and it was also pointed out that a whole-day race meant one night’s hotel expenses as well as fare. It was suggested in reply to this latter objection that the man’s club (or possibly the District Association) could, in case of necessity, assist to get their crack boat to the Championship. As regards prizes for the District Races, there was nothing to prevent the District Association (or the home club) on whose waters the race was held, from giving such prizes as was thought fit. Further, as the Championships would be held in different places each year if the scheme was adopted, the home club or District Association could likewise give any prizes they thought fit in addition to the medal proposed. and report to the Council. This motion resulted in a tie and the Chairman (Mr. A. J. Hugo) gave his vote in favour. A committee was accordingly appointed. One little point suggested was that before dividing the country into divisions, it should be ascertained from each club what centre would be the most convenient for that club to attend from the point of view of rail services. A motion was then carried to appoint a special Registrar of Yachts, this official to attend to the registration of Rating Certificates, issue of registered numbers, ete. Mr. A. Littlejohn (124, FitzNeal Street, London, W.12) was duly elected to this post. All applications for registration, issue of Registered Numbers etc., should therefore be sent to Mr. Littlejohn. This applies to all classes. * * * * The British Empire Championship and World Championship Races (A-class) are being held at Gosport. The dates of the British races are July 25th to 28th inclusive, and the International races July 30th, August Ist and 2nd. The foreign entrants are France, Belgium and the United States. The expenses of this Regatta are very considerable and as usual a tund has been opened to defray them. Contributions are cordially invited from Associated Clubs and individual model yachtsmen. In these difficult times it will not prove any too easy to raise the amount necessary, and the Model Yachting Association, therefore, asks Clubs and individuals to give as generously as possible to enable the Regatta to be carried out on its usual scale. All donations should be sent direct to the Hon. Treasurer of the M.Y.A., Mr. H. C. Whetstone, 142, Station Road, Hendon, London, N.W.4. A CORRECTION. When we published the photograph of Mr. Sam. O. Berge’s ‘ Prince Charming,” we incorrectly stated that she had won the Swedish 0.60 sq.m. Championship. What should have been said is that she won the local Club Championship last year. We tender our apologies accordingly to all concerned. June 1982 And Marine Model Magazine. MILESTONES. Racing at Queen’s Park, Brighton, Sussex, about 1904. The Hove and Brighton M.Y.C. 10-r. Fleet at the Lagoon, Hove Park, in May, 1932. We are indebted to Rev. A. W. Wills for the upper photo and Mr. F. C. Tansley for the lower one. In addition to showing the changes in model types and reflecting the trend of fashion in prctotype craft, these photos show the increase of public interest as represented by the number of spectators and on the part of local authorities in the provision of suitable sailing walters. AZ 48 The Model June 1932 Yachtsman Shon mip, tae! = SS <= a~. The outstanding item of news from Norfolk is the decease of the East Anglian M.Y. Union. It may seem regrettable that such a set-back has to be recorded, but it has been brought about by very good reasons. In the first place it was scarcely a ** Union ” at all, but merely a sporting arrangement between the two clubs—the Great Yarmouth M.Y.C. and the N. & N.M.Y.C., since no other club would enter the Union. Secondly, the competition as carried on for two seasons between four teams, two from each club, involved 12 matches, and this took up an altogether disproportionate share of the season’s programme, so that other classes had their racing considerably curtailed, and the 10-raters class-racing almost vanished. Thirdly, racing model yachts round buoys, or even to finish between buoys will never be entirely satisfactory, since it opens the door to too much “stunt” sailing and even trickery. It is difficult to legislate for all the possibilities which may arise, and quite hopeless to enforce such rules as are made. It tends to encourage the “ double-fin ’’ boat since one must have a boat which will keep its course, regardless of slight variations in wind-direction. Lastly, it is absolutely unnecessary in sailing models on a pond. Finding from experience that the Union had these disadvantages and that no helpful progress was being made, the Norwich Club decided to withdraw from it; and as there is therefore now only one club in it, it can hardly be called a Union. ) 4 SOUTH COAST. SOUTHERN M.Y. UNION. The race for the S.M.Y.U. 6-m. Championship was held on April 23 on the model yacht pond on Southampton Common. Owing to various causes only two boats each from the Poole M.Y.C. and the Portsmouth and Solent M.Y.C. competed. Two rounds on the tournament system were sailed, so that each boat met each of her opponents four times. At the end of the first round “ Mona Lisa” led with 8 points, each of the others having 6 points each. Positions altered during the second round, and at the final board ‘‘ Eastward,” ‘‘ Mona Lisa,’ and “Mandy Lou” had 14 points each with a resail between ‘“‘ Eastward * and “‘ Mandy Lou.” EventuThe ally “Eastward’’ won by a few feet. Southampton M.Y.C. provided the officials for the event. HOVE & BRIGHTON M.Y.C. The club has received from the Baroness Crichton de Chassiron a valuable silver cup as a perpetual trophy, dedicated to the encouragement of local sport, and will be sailed for by the Club’s 10-rater fleet. The first races were held on April 24 and were in the nature of preliminary elimination trials to deal with the large number of entries. The final race took place on May 29th between the six boats who survived the first heats. We hope to publish final results in July issue of this magazine. te the ate A gallant enterprise has been carried out by some members under the leadership of Mr. Pattenden with a view to interest the public in the club and its sport and to recruit new members. A display of some of our most interesting boats, both sail and power, was held in Messrs. Jarrold’s shop, and a splendid show they made. The club is certainly indebted to Messrs. Jarrold for assisting us in this way, for their shop is about the finest in the City and their staff were most courteous and anxious to help ; and also to Mr. Pattenden, to whose initiative and enterprise the whole show was due. J.T.P. A. A. uA. o \ Se a ae CA Masa. EAST ANGLIA. NORFOLK & NORWICH M.Y.C. Ss, ai NORTH OF ENGLAND FLEETWOOD M.Y. & P.B.C. The club has received a most acceptable gift as Messrs. J. Alexander & Sons, of Preston, have kindly presented the club with a beautiful 10-rater. This boat is now on view and will be drawn for very shortly. Power boat men in other clubs will be sorry to hear of the accident which happened to Mr. Wilson. He sustained somewhat severe injuries whilst helping Mr. Westhead with his power boat, but is now progressing favourably. The opening rounds of the Mather-Richardson Cup Competition for 10-raters were sailed on May 7th. Sixteen boats actually started—a relatively small number compared with last year. At And Marine Model June 1932 2 p.m., when the first pair went off, the weather conditions were ideal, a fresh breeze from the West giving a beat and a run under ideal conditions. Almost immediately, however, the wind went round to north-west, enabling some of the boats to lay up in one leg. Scoring was fairly even all round and many very close boards were witnessed. About 5 p.m. the wind changed completely round to east, and the scoring was accordingly altered to suit. Very many of the boats, however, were completely off the course in the last boards, which finished about 6 p.m. Seven rounds (35 possible points) had been completed, the best scorer of the day being “* Lord of the Isles” (J. Alexander), 27 points, closely followed by ‘* Meteor” (B. Fenn), 25 points. Since two more boats have over 20 points and four more have 18, the issue is still very open, especially if lighter winds prevail. The leading boat, ‘‘ Lord of the Isles,” is a heavy 10-rater with 46” L.W.L. During the summer the Club intends to develop the Junior Section very extensively. There is quite a fleet of 36-inch L.O.A. Restricted Class (M.Y.A.) already afloat, and many additions are expected before the end of the season. T. McG. 49 Magazine. LONDON JOTTINGS. FOREST GATE M.Y.C. The silver cup presented by Sir Daniel Keymer to the club for competition by 10-raters of North and East London Clubs on the Forest Gate water The was put up for competition on April 23. Highgate M.Y.C. provided four competitors and the home club entered a similar number. The wind was W. by N. and gave a beat and a run. “Lily B.” (W. Bliss, F.G.M.Y.C.) Result: winner with 28 points out of a possible 35. He accordingly was presented with the Keymer Cup and a medal, Other scores : * Vim IT.” (N. Boardman, F.G.M.Y.C.), 18; “‘ Medina” (F. Webster, Highgate M.Y.C.), 17; “ Diana” (H. A. M. Levy, Wilkes, (A. “Waveney” 17; F.G.M.Y.C.), (W. _ Shipley, “Emerald” 16; H.M.Y.C.), F.G.M.Y.C.), 16; “* Gill’ (P. D. Woolf, H.M.Y.C.), 6. The 0.0.D. was Mr. G. A. Piper; also assisted in various official capacities. Jhese new /0-hy sft lvetael jibe. eget mn \0-RaTer Umpires, Messrs. H. G. Howard and H. W. Apling ;] Starters and Scorers, Messrs. W. R. Johnson and J. Gow. Messrs. T. Williamson, W. F. Harrison and;H. Hood ey! ie A-CvLass Fragment torn out of a letter received from a well-known Model Yachtsman. 50 The Model Yachtsman The race for the Knight Cup presented by the late Mr. A. G. Knight was held on April 30th. The fresh 8.E. wind made heavy weather of it for the competitors, and one or two of the 10-raters suffered minor mishaps. The course was a run and a beat back. The winner was “ Fly” belonging to the Commodore of the Club, Mr, H. G. Howard, who scored 36 points out of a possible 40. Other scores were : ““Gwendolyn” (E. Smith), 33; “Peggy” (T. Williamson), 22; “ Glad Eye” (P. G. R. Bird), 22 ; “Diana” (H. A. M. Levy), 20; “Sanctity” (E. Hinchliff), 20; “Cygnet” (G. A. Piper), 9; * Thistle” (J. Gow), 9; ‘ Bubbles” (W. Kingsmill), 9. The 0.0.D. was Mr. H. W. Apling, who won this cup last year, Mr. W. Bliss umpire, and Messrs. W. R. Johnson and G. E. Johnson starters and scorers. After the race tea was held at which the Club’s lady member, Miss Cissie Harmer, presented the cup to the winner. A series of Thursday afternoon races is being held under the charge of Mr. W. R. Johnson. Y.M.6-m.0.A. The club’s race for the Serpentine Spring Cup was held on April 24th and an entry of fourteen boats was received. This cup has a sentimental value as it is one of the oldest model yachting trophies, and was once the possession of the Serpentine M.Y.C. which was wound up a year or so ago. It was, therefore, most appropriate that Mr. H. C. Whetstone, late Secretary of the Serpentine M.Y.C., should act as O.0.D. for this event. At the start of racing there was a light northerly however, won “Miss South * Twinkle.” June 1932 the sail-off comfortably against Africa,’ whilst “‘ Amity” beat It is interesting to mention that ‘‘ Amity” is from one of Mr. A. W. Littlejohn’s earliest designs to this class, and her owner is a newcomer to the sport sailing his first important race. The winner, “Clarion,” was designed by Mr. W. J. Daniels, ‘“‘ Miss South Africa” by Mr. J. G. Feltwell, ‘‘ Amity’? by Mr. Littlejohn, and the fourth boat, “* Twinkle,”’ by Eng.-Captain A. Turner, so that each of the first four boats represented a different designer. Three of the boats—‘*‘ Destiny,” ** Modesty,” and ‘‘ Harmony ’’—are full-keel yachts. The latter is an interesting boat as she has the sections of “‘ Shamrock V.” grafted on to the profile of “ Enterprise.” She has a nice action through the water and should have done better. Scores: “Clarion” (H. J. Brent, Y.M.6-m.0O.A.), 40; ‘‘Miss South Africa” (C. Drown, Durban M.Y.C.), 40; “Amity” (H. K. Corby, Y.M.6-m.0.A.), 32; “ Twinkle” (W. R. Emery, Y.M.6-m.0.A.), 32; “Herald” (O. H. Gosnell, Y.M.6-m.0.A.), 31; “‘ Destiny” (C. H. Adams, Y.M.6-m.0.A.), 30; “‘ Modesty” (Dr. E. Greville, Highgate M.Y.C.), 30; “Charis” (R. A. Jones, ._H.M.Y.C.), 28; “Pat” (R. E. Dearing, Y.M.6-m.0.A.), 26; ‘“‘Saracen”’ (H. P. Woollard, Y.M.6-m.0.A.), 21; “The Limit” (Dr. J. M. Pooley, Y.M.6-m.0.A.), 18; “Cyclone” (T. Andrews, H.M.Y.C.), 18; ‘‘ Carina” (G. Meynell, Y.M.6-m.0.A.), 12; “Harmony” (RR. Block, H.M.Y.C.), 6. Mr. Adams on behalf of the home club welcomed the visitors with a few well-chosen words, and called upon Mrs. Brent to present the Cup and other prizes. J.G.F. that continually veered and backed, thus taxing the skill of skippers to the utmost. Three heats were sailed before lunch. Racing was resumed after the interval and good progress was made until about 4.30 p.m., when the wind petered out altogether. Tea was then taken and it was decided to postpone the remaining heats until the following week. The leaders then were “Miss 8. Africa,” “‘ Clarion,” “ Herald,” and ‘“ Amity,” with a number of others close up. When racing was resumed on May Ist, light weather conditions again prevailed. Resails from the previous week were taken first and then the remaining heats were sailed. Conditions were still difficult. At one time it was doubtful if the race would be finished as the wind died away altogether, but shortly after a nice breeze from the opposite quarter sprang up and boats that had started the board then in progress in beating trim finished with their sheets checked right out. The last board finished at 5 o’clock, when tea was taken. During this scores were checked up, and it was found that “Clarion”? and ‘‘ Miss South Africa” had tied for first place with 40 points, whilst ‘‘ Amity” and “Twinkle” also tied for third place with 32, “Herald” coming fifth with 31. “Clarion,” We are informed by Mr. H. C. Whetstone, who acted as O.0.D. for the Gosnell Cup Race at Gosport on March 26th, that the names of the gentlemen who assisted him should have read: Messrs. Read and Shell. We apologise to all concerned, but must point out that we published the report as sent to us. M.Y.A. LONDON 10-RATER REGATTA. This important annual event was held on the Rick Pond, Surbiton, on May 16th, and drew fourteen entries from five London clubs. The fleet of starters was as fine a lot of 10-raters as we have ever seen in competition together, though we admit that we should have been very glad to see some provincial entries. The morning was perfectly fair and a nice breeze prevailed about an hour before the scheduled starting time of 10.30 a.m., but at 10.15 a torrential downpour commenced and the wind started to take off. Eventually a start was made in soaking rain at about 10.45. The wind was then a light shifty N.W., veering and backing as much as four points. Under the very trying conditions the handling was remarkably good, and when the rain dried up during the first heat, some very good sailing was And Marine Model June 1932 witnessed. The racing was remarkably close and many finishes were a matter of inches only. Several other heavy showers fell during the day. Gradually, however, the wind fell away till about 6.30 there was a flat calm. The sailing had been getting slower and slower, and though the boats were got away with the utmost dispatch, and only 30 minutes break was tiken for lunch and 20 minutes for tea, it was found impossible to finish the match. At this point ten heats of thirteen had been got through, and the eleventh was in progress. In fact the pairs on the water tried for over half an hour to make the 950 feet length of the pond before the 0.0.D. called the match off. As it was impossible to sail the remaining boards and a further downpour of rain was just starting, the points for the re-sails and remaining boards were halved, and an adjustment made for the bye. The results then were: Ist, “‘ Fly’ (H. G. Howard, Forest Gate M.Y.C.), 485; 2nd, Magazine. ol Of the other competitors, ‘‘ Flying Cloud ” is the original of our “ Flying Spray” design and would have been better suited with more wind. “* Iwunda ”’ is an old Daniels designed boat refitted. Her lady owner sailed her very well under the difficult conditions. ‘‘ Golden Hind ” is a beautiful boat and her owner was unlucky not to have attained a higher The whipper-in of the fleet, ‘‘ Waterposition. witch ” is a new boat and one of the most inter- esting boats in the class. She was built by her owner to Eng.-Captain Turner’s designs. This was the first time her owner had had her out in light weather and her position does not represent her merits. She did not show to advantage in the ghosting weather that prevailed most of the day, but whenever there was even a moderate air she immediately gave a hint of what she can do. She is a long waterline boat with a big displacement and a high narrow sailplan. She should do well in future competitions. H.B.T. “ Minehaha” (H. Jenks, Surbiton M.Y.C.), 474; 3rd, ‘* Phoenix ” (O. Stainberger, M.Y.S.A., Kensington), 393; 4th, “ Flying Cloud” (A. W. Littlejohn, 1. Y.S.A., Kensington), 38; “* Iwunda’”’ (Miss Cissie Harmer, F.G.M.Y.C.), 37; “‘ Lena” (G. Hemmings, South London M.Y.C.), 353; “Tris” (E. T. Brown, S.L.M.Y.C.), 35; “Nora” (E. G. S.L.M.Y.C.), 334; ‘* Golden Hind” (P. A. Watney, 8.M.Y.C.), 333 ; “ Nirvana ” (B. Witcomb, Highgate M.Y.C.), 32; “Impudence”’ (J. E. Simmonds, M.Y.S.A. Kensington), 24}; ‘‘ Brunette” (Dr. Grenville, skipper Jones, H.M.Y.C.), 233; R. IRISH NOTES. Saunders, ULSTER M.Y.C. The Club’s activities during the last few weeks have largely been confined to points racing—4 being scored for a win, 3 for a second, 2 for a third, ete. F.G.M.Y.C.), whose owner was too unwell to attend On April 16 there was a north wind giving a run and a beat, the Race Secretary being Mr. J. Magee and Mr. R. Tregenna commodore. Results :— the regatta. The O.0.D. was Mr. H. B. Tucker, with Mr. H. Brent as umpire, and Messrs. Everett and Harris as starters and judges. 5-Tonners.—Ist, ““ Edna” (R. Tregenna); 2nd, ‘““Nanny” (C. Vincent); 3rd, “John Wortley” (J. J. Beasant); “ Bessie’ (W. Hudson) retired. “ Waterwitch ” (Cdr. Barroclough, S.M.Y.C.), 164. The only non-starter was “‘ Bubbles ** (W. Kingsmill, This is not a satisfactory termination to an important race, but under the circumstances was the only thing possible, and it can be added that the result obtained fairly represented the merits of the respective boats on the form shown during the day’s sailing. The winner, ~ Fly,” is an old boat modernised by a Bermuda rig and put down by the addition of several pounds of lead. She showed herself extremely fast in the lights airs and ran remarkably. The second boat, *‘ Minehaha”’ was the only boat in the race with the old gaff rig, and looked a pigmy against the tall Bermuda plans of her competitors. She is a light craft and ghosts extremely fast. “ Pheenix” is a remarkably good boat and extremely well handled. She was new last year and in her first races carried all before her until her owner had the misfortune to drop her through a carrying handle breaking. She bent her skeg in the fall, and though her owner has tried ever since to get this back to alignment, she is only just beginning to find her true form again. 18-footers.—Ist, “Joan” (W. Saunders, Junr.); 2nd, “Edith” (G. Morrow); 3rd, “ Prudence ” (J. Magee); ‘* Peggy’ (G. Howard), and “ Rose ” (H. Tregenna) also sailed. 20 lbs.—Ist, “‘ Bluebird”? (J. Crothers); 2nd, “Fairy” (G. Howard): 3rd, ‘‘ Phyllis” (W, Graham); also sailed “‘Meg” (H. Atkinson). “ Sadie’ (S. Millar) and ‘‘ Hawk” (J. Ramsey). A-class.—\st, ‘“‘ Piccolo” (H. Tregenna); 2nd, “Imp” (J. Smith); 3rd, ‘ Varuna” (J. Magee); also sailed ‘‘Six Counties” (J. J. Beasant), ** Moyola” (J. Tregenna), “ Olga ”’ (H. Atkinson), and “Spray ” (J. Reid). 30 Ibs.—Ist, “Zara” (J. Tregenna); 2nd, “Nellie” (J. J. Beasant); 3rd, ‘“ Doris” (K. Donaghy); also sailed ‘‘ White Heather” (J. M’Cormick). Second races were held for all the above classes. Points racing was continued on April 23. There was a north-west wind giving a run and a beat. Major G. B. Lee was Race Secretary and Mr. R. Tregenna commodore. The wind was so strong 52 The Model that there were breakers at the leeward end of the lake. Results :— June 1932 Yachtsman 30 lbs.—lst, *‘ Nellie” “Zara” (J. Tregenna). A-class.—\|st, ‘‘ Piccolo”’ (W. Tregenna); 2nd, ** Six Counties” (J. J. Beasant); 3rd, “ Patience ” (Major Lee); also sailed “‘ Moyola,” ‘‘ Redwings,” “Imp,” and “ Olga.” 18-Footers.—Ist, “Teal” (T. Ramsey); 2nd, ** Peggy ” (G. Howard) ; 3rd, “‘ Joan ” (W. Saunders, Junr.). (J. J. Beasant): 2nd, “~ Osprey’ (W. Graham) did not start. 5-tonners.—Ist, “* Bessie” (W. Hudson); 2nd, * John Wortley ” (J. J. Beasant); 3rd, ‘* Nannie” (C. Vincent); also sailed, ‘“‘ Edna” (R. Tregenna) and “ Florrie ” (J. Campbell). Second races were held for these classes. We are indebted for above reports to /reland’s 20-/bs.—Ist, ** Fairy ” (G. Howard) ; 2nd, “ Meg” ({H. Atkinson), ** Sadie ’’ (S. Millar). Saturday Night. A MARKED feature of model yachting in Scotland The West of Scotland Club conducted the ensuing open regatta for 6-metres models. Thirty-six entries appeared on the programme, but there were four absentees. Racing resulted in three contestants this season is the increased interest evinced in the sport by civic authorities. The function at Perth has been followed in sequence by Dumbarton, on May 14 the Town Council of Stewarton, Ayrshire, officially opened their new pond designed for model yachting and curling. It is gratifying to observe this awakening to the importance and _ general interest of our sport, and we hope it is only the beginning of the recognition it deserves and that such active participation on the part of local governing bodies will grow in volume and importance. Certain it is that the amenities and attractiveness of any city will be enhanced by participation in the evident progression now being experienced. Despite somewhat unfavourable weather conditions, the surrounding hills were snow-mantled from base to summit and bitterly cold sleety showers swept down at intervals, the inauguration of the new Perth M.Y.C. under the direct patronage of the Lord Provost, magistrates and town council of the City of Perth on April 23 proved an unqualified success. The attendance of the general public was the largest we have seen in a not inconsiderable experience, and the estimate of the local press that about 3,000 were present seemed fully justified. Ex-Baillie Gowans, as convener of the Parks Committee and Commodore of the Club, presided at the opening ceremony and sketched briefly the history of the undertaking. Lord Provost Dempster, prior to breaking out the Perth Club burgee, happily commented on the consummation of an enterprise which was destined, in his opinion, to be of great benefit to the City and its citizens. Thereafter Mrs. J. Wylie launched with full naval honours the good ship “Isobel,” complete and “ready for sea,” cutting the launching ribbon with a pair of silver scissors, presented by the Club, and breaking a bottle of champagne on the bows in time-honoured fashion. recording each 8 points and five others were equal with 6 points. The eventual result was: ** Clutha ” (J. A. Stewart), ‘‘ Maya” (A. E. Campbell). both W. of S. models, “ Dayspring” (J. Molloy, Akerdeen), ‘‘Adapta’ (T. Porter, Dennistoun), “Wattle” (A. W. K. Rodrick, W. of 8.), ** Gloria ” (J. Bannatyne, W. of S.), ‘ Maisie” (R. McArthur, Inverleith), and ‘““ Nymph” (R. Creichton, Perth), in the order given. The competitors and officials were entertained to “high tea” at York House, and a gathering of about sixty, presided over by Ex-Baillie Gowans, supported by Hon. Commodore J. Wylie, Vice-President Robert Adam, and other gentlemen, thoroughly enjoyed the excellent fare provided. Formal presentation of the prizes was made by Mr. R. Adam and some felicitous speeches, in the course of which we were able to express appreciation of the civic enterprise and tender sincere thanks for the hospitable entertainment extended to the visitors, brought a red letter day to a conclusion. Representatives were present from Aberdeen. Dundee, Dennistoun, Elder Park, Inver- leith, Victoria, and West of Scotland Clubs. Paisley and Kilmarnock had entered, but were unable to participate owing to transport difficulties. The Town Council of Stewarton are to inaugurate a new pond specially constructed for model yachting and curling and including, we understand, a particularly well-equipped club house on April 14. We hope to be present and refer to this function in our next issue. We are favoured by a copy of the Shetland Times containing a very full report of a successful “ Free Gift Sale’’ carried out by the Thule M.Y.C. to And Marine Model replenish the funds devoted to carrying out improvements at Clickimin Loch. A sum of over £50 has been realised and we congratulate our Thule friends on the success of their enterprise. The fund is exclusively allotted to the purchase of materials, all the necessary work being carried out by the free labour of the members themselves. We know from experience how competently this work is being done, and it is gratifying to see the generous support accorded by the general public of Lerwick and district as a result. = Quven’s Park Open Regatta for 12-metres models on April 30 produced 33 entries. Favoured with a good breeze, four rounds resulted in ‘* Jennie” (Mr. Cunningham, Victoria Club) leading the fleet with 17 points to take first prize. ‘ Juniper” (J. Bannatyne) and “Sybil” (LL. Rodrick), both Magazine. —_ June 1932 acknowledged the efforts of the Corporation to assist the sport in the district and thanked the Civic Authorities for their presence and consideration. A sweepstake race was staged in which ten 12-m. and two A-class models competed. Weather was poor and under reaching conditions “* Kestrel ” (H. Kershaw) and “Maria” (A. Hosie), both Dumbarton Club models, took first and second places respectively. Secretary D. McPherson, of the S.M.Y.A. and Scottish A-class Club, in presenting the prizes, took advantage of the occasion to thank the Dumbarton Club for granting the use of their waters to the Scottish A-class Club. The officiating judges were Messrs. A. R. Leischmann, Dumbarton, and Commodore Walter Buchanan of Richmond Club. Twenty-three competitors faced the starter at the W. of S. models, were equal with 16 points and on West of Scotland open regatta for 6-m. models on the sail-off “ Juniper ’’ took the honours and second April 7. Conditions of wind were unsatisfactory, periods of almost dead calm alternating with a fair whole sail breeze which, however, continually veered completely round, so much so that the initial heat started outwards in beating conditions was also prize, ““ Sybil” securing third prize. No less than six competitors returned a score of 15 points each, but as two of them had packed up a sporting finish was provided by sending off all four of the others at once, when “ Lottie’ (D. McKechnie, Elder Park) secured the winning “gun” and the fourth prize. A most pleasant and very enjoyable regatta. Dumbarton pond was opened for the season on April 7, after cleaning and improvement, by Provost almost a dead beat home ! Result : Ist, ‘‘ Mohawk ” (D. McPherson); 2nd, ‘“ Corona” (H. Wright), and 8rd, “* Edna” (N. Rodrick), all of the W. of 8. Club. Stranraer M.Y.C. is apparently making very Bilsland and Baillie Ritchie, Convener of the Parks Committee, who started the first pair of models, in the presence of several hundred spectators. Baillie satisfactory progress, and optimistic expectations were voiced at the first annual general meeting held Ritchie briefly wished success to the clubs and the Mr. Jas. McConnell, presiding, stated that the races sport, and referred to the work carried out by the had been enthusiastically conducted and in a most sporting spirit. He moved a vote of thanks to the Earl of Stair for kindly granting them the use of Loch Magille. Mr. A. Farrell, Secretary, submitted his report and the Treasurer’s statement showing a local council in cleaning and otherwise improving the pond. He regretted that in consequence some little delay had occurred in opening the season. Commodore Todd of the Dumbarton Club suitably recently at the King’s Arms Hotel, Photo: Ella Stewart, Perth M.Y.C. Opening Regatta, 23rd April. Stranraer. 54 The Model Yachtsman credit balance, small but still on the right side Office bearers were appointed as follows: Hon. President, The Hon. Colin Dalrymple; President, Mr. W. MacRobert; Vice-President, Baillie Findlay; Commodore and Measurer, Mr. Hugh C. Craig; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. T. Dunbar ; Auditor, Mr. James McConnell. We hope the Club will continue to make progress and wish it every success in this, their second, season. June 19382 NEXT MONTH. | | We have received many requests to publish plans of a new 10-rater and next month we shall publish the lines of Mr. O. Steinberger’s ‘‘Phoenix.” In her first races this boat had a remarkable run of successes. An unfortunate accident bent her skeg and for a time she did not do so well. Her owner has now got her right again. THE SCOTTISH COMMODORE. NEWS FROM INDIA. CALCUTTA MODEL YACHT CLUB. We have just completed the sailing for the Secretary's Cup, 1932. This was sailed over two boards, each vessel meeting each other vessel twice over each board. Ten vessels in all entered for this competition originally, but three of them withdrew half way through. The wind was generally on the beam, although on one or two days we had very tricky, light airs, blowing from a direction which made one of the boards a decidedly difficult beat. Mr. T. C. L. Rogers’s ‘‘ Maharani ”’ (A-class) with 36 points out of a possible 48 proved a close winner from Mr. H. R. Fitzpatrick’s ‘Star of India” (A-class), 34, followed by Mr. J. MacWilliams’s ** Shamrock ”’ (6-m.), 30. ‘**Maharani”TM has quite recently been built and launched from the design of *‘ Chloe,” and it will be pleasing to those at home who are interested in her to know that a vessel built on her lines has proved herself so capable. There are several competition races to be sailed in the near future, and in a couple of months we are hoping to have four or five more A-class vessels on the pond. One of these is being built on the design of Mr. Hobbs’s “ Ethylberta,” so that we ought to have some very interesting and keen sailing. We are also hoping, with the co-operation of the Caleutta Rowing Club, to have what would amount to an Open Water Sailing on the big lake at Dhakuria for the A-class vessels, attended by skiffs. F. R. G. OBITUARY. GEORGE BRAINE. As our May number was going to press, we heard of the death of Mr. George Braine. Mr. Braine was one of the early members of the Model Yacht Sailing Association, Kensington. His invention of the steering gear that bears his name revolutionised model yachting and made the sport as we know it to-day. Before the War Mr. Braine scored many successes, notably with his celebrated 10-rater model “Buttercup”. After the War, his most notable performance was with the Feltwell designed A-class model. “Mary” at the 1923 Gosport Regatta when he ran the International Champion “Invader within a single point in the British Races. During his long career as a model yachtsman and model yacht builder Mr. Braine built more models than he could remember, and examples of his skill must be all over the Kingdom, During the last few years of his life, Mr. Braine suffered from failing eyesight and was in ill health. It will be some satisfaction to those that contributed to the Braine Testimonial Fund last year, to know that the sum raised was sufficient to materially ease his last eighteen months, and to help his widow. He was taken ill with bronchitis cn April 19th and passed away on April 26th. The late Mr. George Braine. Advertisements i And Marine Model Magazine. June 1932 OUR LIBRARY BOOKSHELF Model Sailing Craft Title Page and Index, Vols. 1, Il or II, Price 6d_ post free. Binding Cases, Vols. I, I or III complete with Title Page and Index. Also Binding Cases Price 1/6 post free. only, Vol. IV. Binding, Vols. I, I, ILI or LV, (including Case Title Page and Index), 6 -, post free Bound Volumes. Stocks of Vols. I and III Last copy of Vol. II, 15 6, have been exhausted. post free. Vol. IV, 12 6 each, post free. Back Numbers, Vol. I, Nos. 1 and 2, 11; No. 4, 1/6; Nos. 5and6, 1.1; No. 9, 1/1; No. 10, 2/-; Nos. ll and 12, 1/1. 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ADVERTISE THE MODEL MARINE IN YACHTSMAN MODEL AND MAGAZINE. Magazine. wt And Marine Model ~' June 1932 NEWS FROM THE STATES. LTHOUGH we have no regular arrangements for receiving news items from the States, we have lately received a number of most interesting letters from which the following notes are compiled. L.W.L. 50’, 14.65”, Q.B. S.A. 1,804 sq. with short fin The International ** A’’ Class seems to be sweeping all before it, and a very large number of new boats have been built, many of which will participate in the American Championship Races. This contest will be held on the new pool at Chicago, which was illustrated in the November 1931 number of this Magazine, the regatta lasting from June 24th to 30th inclusive. It is expected that thousands prove a dangerous opponent. of spectators will assemble to witness the racing, and special police arrangements are being made for the occasion. In view of the great numbers of yachts that would otherwise be expected to enter, each Club is entitled to enter two models and one extra for every five over ten registered with the M.Y.R.A. of North America. It should be mentioned that the arrangements in America are slightly different to those over here, as a fee of 50 cents is charged for each model. It is expected that this limitation of entries from the Clubs will keep the field down to about 30 boats. The clubs are divided into Eastern and Mid-Western divisions, such clubs as are not in either of these divisions being assigned to one of the divisions. Each division will take part in an Elimination Race lasting two days, that for the Mid-West taking place on June 24th and 25th, and that for the Eastern on June 27th and 28th. The three leading boats in each division will then participate in the National Championship Finals, which take place on June 29th and 30th. -The entry fees for the series are $3.00, but late entries Extreme Beam 15.2,” W.L. Beam Penalty nil, Displacement 49 Ibs. ins. She is a pure fin-and-skeg type, and horizontal skeg. She should also It should be mentioned that this boat is planked with sugar pine, being put together with casein glue and round hardwood toothpicks. According to her owner, this makes an excellent job, is much quicker than screwing and glasspapers down nicely. The bare hull weighed 5 lbs. 5 oz. as it came off the moulds. With deck beams, rudder tube, deck and paint, she was just under 9 lbs. We hear that Mr. E. A. Bull has just completed a new “ Polka Dot.” She is stated to be a very handsome boat and, like all building, a lovely job. craft of Mr. Bull’s Mr. O. H. Merril, who mated Mr. Black last year at Gosport, has a new “A” Class, but will be unable to race at Chicago, as he will once more be a member of the crew of the yacht ‘* Dorade,” which is competing in the Ocean Yacht Race to Bermuda. This starts from Montauk Point instead of New London this summer. pay $5.00. Racing will be under the Pond Sailing Rules of the I.M.Y.R.A. The first prize is the Chicago Daily News Trophy. The day left vacant by the “A” Class (June 26th) will be devoted to the National Championship of the Marblehead 50-800” class. We hear that many beautiful models have been built during the winter and competition promises to be keener than ever. John Black’s “* Bostonia IIL” is still being sailed by Jordan Cawthra at Grand Rapids, where she continues to do well. Mr. Black has also sold ** Bostonia IV,” which is now owned by Carroll Sweet at Grand Rapids. She has been re-named ‘** Wolverine’ and is also doing great execution. ** Bostonia V”’ is finished, and her owner thinks that she is a considerable improvement on the earlier ‘‘ Bostonias.”’ If so, she should be decidedly formidable. We have seen a photograph of her under way, and her action appears to be excellent. Mr. George Baron, of Evanston, sent us a photograph of a most able-looking “‘ A” Class in frame. The dimensions of this boat are :—L.O.A. 73” The United States Challenge Cup, 1931, for International A-class mode!s presented by Larchmont Model Club. Won by ‘Bostonia IV,’ John Black, owner. D6 The Model Yachtsman Mr. Walter Many, of Larchmont, has just completed an “* A” Class to the lines of Norman Skene, while the Hon. Secretary of the M.Y.R.A. of North America, Mr. Pigeon, of Boston, has built to a Burgess design. Mr. Young, of Washington, is also building a Burgess boat. Mr. Minetz, of Brooklyn, has one just completed from lines from the board of Olin Stephens. One of the most interesting features of the sport in the States at the moment is the large number of models that are being built from designs by prominent designers of full-size yachts. We look forward to hearing how they do at Chicago, but in this connection it must not be forgotten that in model yachting as in real yachting the human factor is even more important than the boat. In this country, as in American model yachting circles, Joe Weaver is a popular figure, and readers will learn with interest that he is altering one of his old fliers to fit the “‘ A” Class with a view to com- peting at Chicago. Mr. Weaver is a very clever mode! sailor, both from skiffs and in handling from the bank, so we expect to find him well in the thick of things. June 1932 Mr. 8. Houghton Cox, Ohio, who came over with *Vankee Doodle II.’ has a new boat to his own designs. From the foregoing it is evident that the winner of the American Championship will not have a walk-over, and from such an array of fine boats and capable skippers a pretty tough proposition will meet the British Champion this summer at Gosport. In fact, to retain the World Championship, the Empire will have to do better than ever before. * * a Hs % The craze for exceptionally light construction in the States seems to be passing. The “A” Class gives ample displacement to build a hull sufficiently strong not to warp or wind. On a displacement of 50 lbs. about 38-39 !bs. lead should be ample. If weight is kept down aloft, the small difference in hull weight is not sufticient to make any appreciable difference, and it enables the builder to avoid flimsy construction. The I.M.Y.R.A. formula gives sail for displacement, and so obviously it pays to take a good displacement on any given L.W.L. length whilst incurring no Q.B. penalty or only a small one. THE EMPIRE PREPARES FOR GOSPORT. T HERE will be several overseas competitors in the British Empire ** A’’ Class Championship at Gosport this summer. The Durban M.Y.C. will once Thule M.Y.C., Lerwick, so it is possible that Shetland may be represented at Gosport. herself. Though no definite news has yet come to hand from over the Border, we are prepared for a Scottish invasion. Several new boats have been launched, and we hope to see some of them in the South. The Calcutta M.Y.C. will be represented by * Kohinoor,”’ a new *A’’ Class which her owner, Mr. W. J. Daniels has also designed a new “* A” Class model for himself for the event. We have again be represented by ‘‘ Miss South Africa,’ which hasb een altered since last summer. She is a good boat and should as usual give a good account cf Mr. G. D. Waller, completed just before he sailed for home. Mr. Waller is now in England and has been made an honorary member of the Y.M.6-m.O,Aat Surbiton, which he will make his headquarters. He should, therefore, have plenty of chance to tune his boat up against some of the finest models in the world. He hopes to sail for the Glenham and Nyria Cups as well as in the Empire Championship. There was also a rumour Colony, Bermuda. would be by ‘‘ Miss Bermuda.” Her Mr. A. Cresdee, manager of Building yard of Messrs. Bermuda. G. Burland, that he “Miss Bermuda.” has had for no the Hamilton, Mr. Cresdee has been so busy with orders for motor cruisers Unfortunately that the oldest Crown represented at Gosport intending builder was the Yacht and Launch time sport, to construct Mr. Cresdee is personally well known at Gosport, as he hails from that town and served his apprenticeship with Messrs. Camper & Nicholson.. Whilst over last summer, he attended the racing at Gosport as a spectator. We hear that Mr. W. J. Daniels is building an ‘““ A” Class yacht for Mr. Arthur Johnston of the seen her lines, and she should be a very lovely boat. She is 50” on the L.W.L., takes no Q.B. penalty, and as she is top displacement should have about 1,820 sq. ins. S.A. What will be to many the most interesting feature about this boat is that she is a full-keel yacht. Her appearance at Gosport will, therefore, be of great interest, and, moreover, she may be expected to prove one of the most dangerous competitors. Mr. A. E. Foster of the Birkenhead M.Y.C. is building a new *‘ A” Class boat designed by Mr. J. G. Feltwell on a system invented by Major M. Heckstall Smith, who formulated the International “A” Class Rule. The design is based on Mr. Feltwell’s well-known ‘‘ Pat.’ She has 49” L.W.L., a displacement of 41.5 Ibs. and about 1,740 sq. ins. S.A. Major G. B. Lee, of the Ulster M.Y.C., has now got his “* A’ Class model going well, and if engagements permit he will sail her in the Championship. Major Lee’s steering gear was recently illustrated in THE MODEL YACHTSMAN AND MARINE MODEL MAGAZINE, and is stated to work admirably. June 1932 And Marine Model Magazine. Mr. Len Smart, the popular Cardiff representative, has a new boat from the lines of Eng. Captain Alfred Turner, bigger than R.N. We hear that she is even “Cresset’’ handsome model. and that she is a very As it is stated that she is faster than Mr. Smart’s previous boats, we shall have to keep an eye on Wales this summer. Major T. B. C. Piggott, of the Y.M.6-m.0.A., Surbiton, has designed and built himself a new boat to replace ** Ruby,” which did so well at Gosport a couple of years ago. Mr. A. Jones, who won the World Championship in 1928 with ‘ Little Nell,” has a very smart new boat designed by Mr. Reg. Lance. It is interesting to add that “ Little Nell’? and Mr. Jones’ Lance designed ‘* Matynthea,”’ which was second in the British Empire Championship last year, were both sold to Mr. H. Haglind, of Sweden. Mr. Reg. Lance will probably sail ‘* Caprice,” which won the Gosnell Trophy recently, and Mr. W. H. Davey, of Bourneville, is again entering * Dawn.” Besides the craft mentioned there are a number of new models in various parts of the country, any one of which might easily spring a surprise on the fleet. Nor must a number of the older boats be 57 INTERNATIONAL MODEL YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION. Owing to pressure of other work, Mr. H. B. Tucker was unable to stand for re-elect!on as one of the British delegates to the International Council, the two gentlemen elected being Messrs. W. J. Daniels and A. E. Foster. As Mr. Tucker had acted as Hon. Secretary to the I.M.Y.R.A. since its foundation in 1927, this left the Association without a Secretary. Mr. A. E. Foster, 23, Alfred Road, Birkenhead, has now kindly con- sented to take over this important position from Mr. Tucker and carry on until the International Council meets in the summer at Gosport. Mr. Foster is an amateur designer of no mean order, and a good sailor. His profession and organising ability eminently fit him for this post, which is really the most important official position in the world of model yachting, and the I.M.Y.R.A, can congratulate itself in having him as Secretary, The I.M.Y.R.A. now consists of eight nations, and Hon. Secretaries of National Authorities are requested to take note of this change and address all communications to Mr. Foster in future. overlooked, such as *“ Albion’”’ and ‘** Herald.’ _ It is, therefore, certain that the British Empire Championship will be a race well worth seeing, and that whatever comes from overseas we shall have a boat capable of giving a good account of herself. THE WAY THE WIND BLOWS! (continued from page 39). BY way of instancing points where a superlative skipper takes points from a merely average . skipper, let us cite a few specific cases. During a recent British Empire Championship (A-class) at Gosport two crack boats met. The wind was dead down the lake and all the morning boats had been carrying their spinnakers to starboard. One of the skippers at the very last moment decided to shift his spinnaker to port. During the board the boat with her spinnaker to port was very slightly by the lee for the first thirty or forty yards, but then the wind veered and she finished the board in magnificent style, annexing the points from her opponent which was taken aback and gybed. Why did the victorious skipper carry his spinnaker to port when he had been setting it to starboard all morning ? Because he felt a slight flicker in the wind; he glanced round and noticed the smoke of a distant chimney swing a little and that told him what to expect. We remember reading that Major Hunloake did exactly the same thing on H.M. Yacht Britannia on one occasion and won a race, by noticing a shift of wind before his opponents and setting his spinnaker on the other side. During one session at Gosport another year, also during the British Empire Championship, there was a very nasty tricky wind off the wall. For the ANON, benefit of those that do not know the Gosport lake the wind was almost abeam and though it was of fair strength, the weather side of the lake under the lee of the seawall was calm and full of treacherous eddies. Under such conditions the leeward starting position presented many advantages as it was in the best of the wind and away from the wall. Time after time those who tried to sail the course straight from point to point dead down the lake, were caught in treacherous eddies and headed up under the bank. Under such conditions the only hope is to free the mainsheet right off and put the boat off broad across the lake and hope that she will get clear of the influence of the wall. Many skippers getting nervous of the wall trimmed very free and made sure of dropping away to the lee shore. The most expert skippers, however, arranged their trims so that they sailed over near the wall, but just kept off it. There is a certain well-known lake that is almcst surrounded with trees through which are a number of avenucs. As boats get opposite each of these avenues, they meet a different wind. Given a beam wind off the trees, the inexpert skipper might very well trim his boat to sail a direct course for the winning line. For the first quarter of the distance she would sail a lovely course until she came opposite the first avenue where she would strike a 58 The wind a little more free, and would head up. Model At the nextavenue the wind is still mcre free and the luckless model heads right up to wind until she finds herself in the doldrums up on the weather shore. Possibly her opponent is deliberately sailed free. At first this boat drops away to leeward of the course and to the inexperienced would seem right out of the race, but when she gets to the first avenue, she heads up parallel to the course and at the next she again luffs up heading straight for the finish, which is crossed a long way ahead of her opponent. It would be possible to multiply these instances indefinitely, but these will be sufficient to point the moral. The successful skipper watches the wind closely. He not only anticipates any change of direction, but he notices carefully the whole of the course. If the direction is different in various parts of the lake, he maps out his whole course down the lake, as a good chess player thinks out his campaign in advance, and trims accordingly. Again there is another phenomenon that most of us have observed, and this applies to river sailing such as one gets on the Broads, and to model sailing in an artificial lake like Gosport which has steep-to Yachtsman June 1932 fore-and-aft line of the ship. This again is only a very rough guide as each skipper must trim to suit his boat, and moreover it is not only the shape and stability of the hull that governs this consideration, but the sailplan and the cut of the sails. This statement requires some explanation to make matters clear to the novice. Suppose that the hoat has a rather low-peaked gaff sail. When this is close-hauled, the gaff will sag off to leeward and the upper part of the sail eased out too far unless the boom is very close-hauled. In a Bermuda sail there is not a gaff to sag away to leeward and if it is not an ultra high plan, the boom will not require to be in quite so close to get the average angle taken over the whole sail correct. On the other hand the ultra high plan is inclined to wind (or sag) when closehauled, and the boom not only wants to be kept well inboard but almost pulled down. Further, this type of sail wants to be cut almost flat as it takes on asufficient flow itself owing to its proportions. One point where skippers often err is in very light weather. No boat will go to windward unless she keeps way through the water, and the smaller the lateral plane of the yacht, the more important angle, she will pile up a cushion of water between it is to keep her moving under these conditions. The forte of many boats with high narrow plans the bank and herself that will check her leeway so and small lateral sides. If a boat sails in towards the bank at a small that she sails for a long time parallel to the shore. On the run at Gosport it is by no means uncommon for a boat to travel a long distance a foot off the side, and then pile up such a water cushion that it throws her off and she takes a sudden sheer off, almost as if her head had been pushed away with the pole. A further point that will have been noticed by most model yachtsmen and by those who sail fullsized craft on rivers, is that at the end of a tack just as the yacht approaches the windward bank, the cushion of air along the bank will cause the wind to free. If a real craft the alert skipper luffs his boat to this free wind and gains yards thereby, and in the model it will be noticed that the lively boat heads up and gains ground to windward at this point. The badly balanced boat that has to have her headsail hard sheeted will prove less responsive at this point. * K Kk KK K So far this article has been more or less written in general terms, and it might be as well to particu- larise somewhat for the benefit of the beginner. It was stated that a close-winded yacht would travel at about four points (45 degrees) to the wind when close-hauled. Now this cannot be taken as an invariable rule as yachts differ materially. A deep- bodied boat with narrow beam will sail closer than a beamy scow. Moreover, in a light breeze it pays to sail a boat somewhat more free (i.e., at not so close an angle to the wind). It was also stated that for close-hauled sailing the sail trim would be about 12 degrees from the centre planes is their ability to point high, but this very ability frequently leads their skippers into the error of trying to make them point too high in very light winds. Again this type of sail plan is of necessity cut flat and when the wind is very light, these boats want their sheets started appreciably, as otherwise they wander badly. It is often stated that a weather trim is constant and that once found it is always able to be repeated. This is true under most conditions, bnt there are exceptions. In very light weather a little more sheet is needed. As a matter of fact the sails have probably taken the same angle and flow as usual but need a slacker sheet to enable them to do’so as the wind has not the power to make them belly in the same way. Ina stiff wind the sheets can with advantage be pulled in a little more. In this case the sails are not closer-hauled in reality as the extra weight of the wind has power to put extra belly into them. Experience and practice with a particular boat are needed to get the best results whether she is a model or a full-sized yacht, but some men have the happy facility of sensing what a boat wants almost instantly. The head sails and after sails of a boat should make the same angle with the fore-and-aft centreline. If the jib has to be hauled in more than the mainsail, the mast probably wants to go forward. If the jib will not stand being as close as the mainsail then the reverse is the case. But here again this is a generality, and what is meant is that the Centre of Effort of the sailplan requires to be moved forward or aft as the case may be. June 1932 And Marine Model Magazine. 59 It may, however, be the rake of the mast that is at fault and not the position at the deck or step. Some yachts like more rake than others and a yacht may have her sailplan correctly placed as regards the Centre of Effort and yet not do well because she has too much or too little rake. Too much rake will invariably make a yacht figgetty and inclined too luff, whilst many yachts will not point properly unless they have sufficient. Yet another point to watch is the tension on the rigging. The majority of yachts like a little play on their rigging, and in light weather it will probably pay to ease off the shrouds. One thing must always be kept taut and that is the forestay to keep the luff of the jib hard. From this it follows that the backstay must also be kept sufficiently hard to prevent the mast bending forward and slacking the forestay. In mentioning the forestay, it is assumed that the jib is hanked to it in the usual fashion on racing models, but what is meant is that the luff Sufficient has been written in this article to prove the contention with which I started, so I close by repeating our premise that the difference between the average skipper and the superlatively good one lies almost entirely in his ability to judge the way the wind blows. Therefore, the novice should try to cultivate the faculty of observing every little variation in direction of force, and trying to estimate the difference it will make to his craft. As the ability to do this grows, a sort of sixth sense, will develop—the ._ wind sense—that every old sailor possesses. Eventually it will become a subconscious process that prompts the sailor what to do. This is analogous to the difference between a very expert car driver and the ordinary one. It is often said in model yachting that races go to the man who makes the fewest mistakes. Mistakes arise from two causes—carelessness and lack of wind sense. As wind sense increases, one cause will disappear, and of the jib. causes will also lessen. with improvement in this respect mistakes from other REVIEW “MODEL SAILING CRAFT.” By W. J. Dantets and H. B. TucKeEr. Chapman & Hall, Ltd., London. B* the courtesy of Messrs. Chapman & Hall, Ltd., I received an advance copy of ‘Model Sailing Craft” by Messrs. W. J. Daniels and H. B. Tucker. This book is very different to anything that has previously been done on the subject of sailing models. It is a handsome volume of 10 by 8 by 2 inches, with nearly 250 pages of matter, illustrated with numerous photographs, diagrams, folding plates and designs, there being about 240 illustrations in all. It is beautifully printed on art paper and worthy of a place in any library. As regards the subject matter, the name of Daniels is known wherever model yachtsmen congregate. The fact that he has won the International Championship five times with boats of his own design and building, and has visited America to meet the chosen representative of the States on their own waters, is sufficient guarantee of the practical nature of his work. In this connection it may be of interest to the layman to know that the International Cup for models is of a much greater value than the celebrated ‘America’s’? Cup, over which so much money has been spent. The book comprises a vast deal of matter other than the making of boats, however, and on this side Mr. Tucker has brought together in one volume all the rating rules, racing rules, rules for general club management, etc., which would otherwise mean searching in half-a-dozen directions to find, in addition to a great deal of other knowledge only gained by enthusiasm and experience. It is impossible to enumerate all the items touched in connection on as they cover practically everything with the subject-types of yachts, designing, construction, sailing, scoring and management of races on fresh and salt water, measurement for rating, etc. Price 25/-. The book is profusely illustrated with photographs and working drawings of various classes, and shows in the most minute detail the latest methods. The explanations and diagrams are very clear and lucid. The most up-to-date theories in ‘balancing’, dynamics ot sails, etc., are discussed and explained. Although some of these may be debatable, they give the latest ideas held by designers of full-sized cre{ft. The practical designs given are sound and welltried lines, steering clear of anything of an experimental or doubtful character. These include a sharpie, a 36-inch class, an A-class, a 6-metres, a 10-rater, a staysail schooner (with an alternative ketch rig), a sailing barge, a ship and a skiff for open-water sailing. No model yachtsman need in future complain that he is unable to obtain information on any subject connected with the sport, and the whole book can be thoroughly recommend to anyone aspiring to become the complete model yachtsman. It is a most interesting and valuable book, which the authors are to be congratulated. price of 25s. subject, may on The sound high for a book on this mass of information contained and the thoroughness with which every detail is explained it is remarkably cheap and good value. This is a book that should be in the possession of everyone who is interested in the sport. but in view of the A. C. DAVISON. Prospectus of “Model Sailing Craft” including specimen page and plate, will be sent on application to any reader who likes to send a stamped addressed envelope (foolscap size with a 3d. stamp). We suggest to Club Committees that this handsome volume would form an ideal prize for a Club Competition. Editor, THE M.Y.and M.M.M. 60 | The Model Yachteman June 1932 MODEL POWER BOAT GOSSIP. By Tue Eprror. E have not as yet been able to develop this side of our magazine as much as we should like. This is due to the fact that power-boat enthusiasts like the R.N. are in the main strong silent men, and though we have approached many of them for articles and received promises, these have not materialised. We received an interesting query this month from a reader in Bedford who has built a hydroplane to our “ Flying Fish” design. His trouble apparently was that whilst being below the planing waterline, he was above the line of flotation when at rest. Of course, a hydroplane at rest displaces a volume of water equal to her own weight, neither more nor less. Directly she starts to plane and rise in the water, she decreases her displacement. The secret of success in hydroplanes is to get the whole boat to rise bodily rather than at the bows only. If a boat cocks her nose up too much, the centre of gravity should be moved forward, and if that does not cure matters, the hull is insufficiently buoyant aft in comparison with the forward part. Another way of saying the same thing is that the area of the forward plane is too big in comparison with the after plane. A recent conversation with one of the technical experts of one of the greatest British hydroplane specialists showed us that there is a distinct tendency to get back to more than one step in really high-speed craft. In some boats this has taken the form of a small tail plane to obviate squatting, but other boats have two distinct steps. A short while ago the writer’s firm shipped a British engine for instalment in a fast type displacement day cruiser in one of the Colonies. The engine in question was a high-speed engine developing 48 h.p. at 2800 r.p.m., and it replaced an American engine of somewhat bigger weight giving approximately the same power but not as high revolutions. The little British engine was found to run splendidly, but in the boat it did not give the speed. When installed it was first tried with the same propeller as the American one, but this was found to pull the engine up. Another propeller of the same diameter but much less pitch was then tried, and though the revolutions were then much higher no more speed was got out of the boat. Obviously it became a question of finding the right propeller for the job, and we consulted the makers of the engine. They made certain suggestions as to what would be suitable but frankly said that if this did not put matters right it was a matter for experiment, and recommended the following method. A propeller obviously too big is fitted and cut away little by little until such point as the speed starts to drop off. Similarly pitch is determined by starting with a propeller of too great a pitch and gradually trying lesser pitches. From the data so obtained the correct propeller is at length found. To give an instance of the uncertainty that exists about these high-speed propellers, in the case of a very celebrated racing boat, over £500 was spent in special propellers and one after another was tried without much success. Finally a very ordinary propeller (the same as the firm fit to their standard launches), was taken from stock, fitted and proved to be just what was wanted ! Turning to another subject, readers will see in the report of the Fleetwood M.Y. & P.B.C. that a member assisting the Fleetwood speed wizard, whose boat is reputed to have done well over 27 m.p.h., was badly hurt. We have not received full details of the accident, but we suspect that these injuries resulted from trying to stop the craft. Now it is no joke to stop a i7-lbs. boat hurtling along at a great speed, and this accident points the moral to our assertion that no boat possessed of a speed of more than 15 m.p.h. should be run loose, but always put round the pole. Further, a second (or safety) line must always be used. Neglect of these precautions may result in serious accidents to innocent spectators as well as those engaged in running the boat. We are happy to hear that the gentleman who was injured is making a good recovery. We hear that progress is being made in the formation of an International Model Power Boat Association. The only countries so far with experience of international boat power racing are Great Britain and France, though Belgium has some very fast craft. We hope to have some definite news shortly for our readers about this. Undoubtedly the time is ripe for the formation of such an Association, and it will be most beneficial to the sport and assist in its further organisation throughout the world. And Marine Model Magazine. June 1932 61 THE BRIG “SAMUEL & SARAH.” From an Original Drawing by J. E. Cooper. HIS little vessel of 180 tons was built at Whitby in 1829. Though bluff bowed, she apparently had a fine run aft. Her braces ran to the tops so as to leave clearance when loading or discharging cargo She was lost by collision in 1860. This drawing is taken from an cil painting made in the ‘fifties by the son of the then owner of the brig, Mr. James Randall. The original picture was put into court as evidence when the case for damages for her loss was tried. Though crude it shows clearly the boom foresail, trysail on foremast, and the run of all the braces, also that she had no big outside channels. The latter was decidedly unusual at that period. The painter of the picture was later in life a well- known master in the Calcutta trade and commanded some of the largest vessels of the Nourse Line. He was also the author of books on the navigation of the Indian Ocean, and received the thanks of the British and American Admiralties. When he died in 1929, he was the oldest master mariner in Great Britain. His son, the present owner of the picture, Captain Randall, is also a retired ship-master, a keen model yachtsman and member of the Forest Gate Model Yacht Club. Thanks are due to Captain Randall for kindly supplying the particulars given above. Owing to the unusual features of her rigging, this little ship should be of great interest to those of your readers who followed Mr. Munro’s excellent series of articles on “‘ The Rigging of Brigs.” J.E.C. 62 The Model Yachtsman June 1932 CORRESPONDENCE. AN APPRECIATION AND A CHALLENGE. Dear Sir, I wish to let you know how much I appreciate your magazine, which I read from cover to cover, and then start again. I can spend an hour many times looking through the old numbers as there is always something of interest. You speak of the “‘ Babette ” design in the April number. Now I have had a 36-inch model specially designed for me by Mr. Sam. O. Berge. She is a full-keeler, very similar to ‘‘ Babette ” with 112 lbs. displacement, 7} lbs. lead, and 740 sq. ins. sail area. I have finished one model and almost another ; another of our members is also building her. So we shall have three in the Bradford M.Y.C. Fleet. The model is absolutely an A-1 boat and I should like to issue a challenge to any three boats built to the “ Babette ” design to race against the three of ours as a team. If anyone is interested, I should be pleased to hear from them, Wishing the magazine every success, Yours sincerely, 18, Collbrook Ave., J. WHITAKER. Odsal, Bradford, Yorks. (This boat is which has 638 sq. ment, but both Restricted Class, somewhat bigger than ‘* Babette,” ins. sail area and 94 lbs. displacerate under the M.Y.A. 36-inch so that a race would be of great interest.—Ed.. THE M.Y. & M.M.M.] (9) “ave 2 GA War FOR LOCKINGESTEERING QUADRANT. Sir, I expect that there are many like myself who have experienced difficulty in locking a steering quadrant on to a rudder post so that the rudder remains central when the nuts are tightened. I attach sketches of a device which you might consider worth while describing in your excellent paper and which gets over the difficulty in a most satisfactory manner. The device shown is applicable in the case when the rudder post is merely a threaded rod but with slight modificiation it could be applied where a more positive locking arrangement is used to} obtain accurate adjustment. A small sheet brass tiller or arm is cut out as in Fig. 1. Two brass nuts are then soldered to the arm as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, holes being made previously at the required points. A slot is cut in the tail of the quadrant as indicated in Fig. 3. The arm is then screwed (or pinned as the case may be) on to the rudder post and locked with a lock nut so that the arm is pointing aft with the rudder approximately central. The quadrant is now placed on the rudder post and lightly nutted down with the uppermost nut shown in Fig. 4. A 6 B.A. screw and washer is inserted through the slot into the 6 B.A. nut soldered on to the arm. The rudder can now be brought dead central with the quadrant in the desired position and the 6 B.A. screw tightened without fear of the rudder or quadrant slipping. By merely slackening the 6 B.A. screw and sliding the arm along the slot and re-tightening a fine adjust- ment of the rudder can be made at any time. fig / Sc DEVICE The nut above the quadrant on the rudder post need only be kept thumb tight. © Bn Yours faithfully, 6 2A. Aum W. C. HOLDEN. Lissenden, Hillfield Road, Farnborough, Hants. See Diagram helow. Tai/ | E_ Guadvens [7 ox Ruciele. Fas /— Printed and Published for the Proprietors by H. G. STONE, Town Green, Wymondham. Norfolk June 1982 {TO And THE OF MODEL Marine RESCUE YACHT Model Magazine. > 7 Model Yachting Association. BUILDERS. TEST WATERPROOF GLUE GOSPORT REGATTA FUND. No more sewing joints. A perfectly waterproof Craft. Permanent and solid. Breaking Strain in Wooden This fund is now open and contributions are cordially invited. 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