The Model Yachtsman and Model Yacht Club Reporter: Volume 1, Issue 10 – December 1884

— { t\ Vol. I. No. 10. DECEMBER, 1884. it PRICE ONE PENNY. i it rid ‘ AND . MODEL YACHT CLUB REPORTER. i tite ea ie it 1 AW . 9 – – = ie A MONTHLY JOURNAL OF MODEL YACHT CONSTRUCTION, FITTING, AND SAILING; DOINGS OF THE CLUBS; YACHTING ITEMS; He HT | CORRESPONDENCE ; SALE AND EXCHANGE; ETC., ETC. . i HULL: THOMAS GRASSAM, 161 & 162, HIGH STREET. – LONDON: E. MARLBOROUGH & Co., 51, OLD BAILEY. ich Wie ‘ on ’ i. All Subscriptions, Contributions, &c., must be addressed to 2 “THE Epiror, ‘Model Yachtsman,’ 161 & 162, High Street, Hull. ; i : Seeks Se -92 = THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. Gditorvial A Correspondent sends us some very interesting Uotes. information concerning the London M.Y.C., not [N response to many requests from our subscribers, we have decided. to enlarge our Journal by the addition of four pages; and to enable us to keep the quality of the issue up to its present form the price will be increased to 2d. Tuts change will ects into operation in our the present one, but one of many: years ago, This disposes of our speculations in our last issue, as to for why the title had not been adopted by any other be club. It requires bold spirits to walk in dead men’s shoes, but we think the present London can — defy the influences which brought about the We purpose publishing- dissolution of the other first issue in 1885, that is the January number, but this interesting matter concerning the old Lyndon to in our January number. complete our contracts, the January and February issues will be supplied to those sub- scribers who have paid for them in advance, at the old price of 1d. —-oOo=_— BEFORE entering upon this enlarged existence in the new year, we ‘take the opportunity of thanking those who have supported Zhe JZodel- Yachtsman in the past, and solicit their patronage and recommendations in the future. . naif) os THE publication of our Journal and its contents . have received from time to time high commenda- tion from that section of the press devoted to nautical matters, and favourable notice from. many other quarters. . =p WE feel that, considering the somewhat limited constituency for which we cater and the circumscribed range we have consequently been confined to, we have merited these praises by our en- sail Lis $ize as —o— Our January number will also contain the _on commencement of papers on the “Boy’s Boat and prc how to make it,” and “ Model Yacht Building,” ext by Buttercup. —O0— WE are requested on behalf of the ‘London MY.C. to publish a correction of a state-° po us: ment in our last issue, concerning the size of the Round Pond on which the London Club hold – their matches, our last issue gave it as “760 yds. by 600 yds.” The actual size is ‘ 232 yds. by 181 yds.,” and we are assured on the authority of no less a guide than the Commodore of the Club, iE in Wi bt that at the end of the time occupied in sailing a match (3 hours) the members feel thankful that it ‘is no larger. bt ne —_—Oo-— We may say, these sentiments harmonise with our own on the question of size of sailing groundsy deavours. —oO THERE is cause. for — congratulation that our constituency is a growing one, our efforts to spread the sport of model yachting have not been wholly in vain, and with the continued assistance of the clubs, which are the mainstay of model yachting, there will be nothing wanting on our part to swell the number of its votaries, and further the sport in “every way. ss —o— WE purpose introducing a column ‘for Canoeing in our January number, and hope to be able as time goes on to make this an inlefesting feature as in Model Yachting we like to have the struggle well in view all the time a match is being sailed,. and personally would much rather see three short boards made instead of one very long one; further than this comes in the fact that a model yacht’s , le su must at all times be subject to slight errors in Ol calculation, any deviation from the course she is ge expected to take can only be rectified when ‘she cl once more touches the land, and thus shorter sa Yachtsman and Canoeing Gazette. long reach. i al before she begins her journey, and consequently of our paper will from that date be Zhe Model ) wl course is arranged by setting the sheets, etc., boards ‘allow of greater perfection in sailing, although they may lose some time by the stoppage of the boats which would not occur on a of our paper, and to further this purpose the title W . ‘ er Wi . the West Cowes Model Yacht Club. There are boards, we do not wish ‘it_to be understood we difficulties in the way, as many of the participators prefer a duck pond to a.lake, we have no fancy in the races and supporters of the regatta are for either place, they are the extremes that should visitors at Cowes and may not be there next year, be avoided, and probably the best model yacht © but if we might suggest the formation of a small sailing is displayed on such pieces of water as the local committee for ‘the Round affair a more solid cast, we think the difficulties in the way of forming a club might be overcome, and Size. we feel sure the gallant Admiral who officiated as visit the town and take part in the regatta. —o— although they may. not easily aspire to its WE suggest the formation of a club in the power and consequence, they may yet play a very interests of model yachting generally, the more useful part in spreading the sport. clubs ‘and —o-— PROSPECTS OF MODEL YACHTING IN MANCHES- TER—The gentleman who has so far supplied us there are the more the sport grows in public estimation, and the greater the encourage- ment for others to follow. r =o with information concerning the formation ofa club WHILsT on the subject of new clubs we may in Manchester writes us to say that he is meeting give publicity to a report of the foundation of one — with more initial difficulties than he anticipated, at Beverley, and express our desire that when the but still hopes before long to chronicle a success. foundation stone is laid, the Secretary will kindly There are plenty ready to take advantage of any send movement having for its object the sailing of models, Beverleyis a flourishing’ market town about nine but yet there is lacking the spirit of concentration miles inland from Hull; it is situated on the river» us some description of the. institution… necessary to realise the advantages ofa club to Hull and has a considerable industry in ship- – carry out the sport properly. building, there having been launched from one of will have been read with pleasure by members of all the clubs, and indeed we have received several letters expressing this feeling. Ir is a matter of surprise that such a well supported fixture could be arranged and carried out withouta hitch by a number of ladies and gentlemen not associated in the usual form of a club for furthering the sport of Model Yacht sailing, and we note with satisfaction that entries upon the occasion under notice the were much more numerous than formerly. _ —o— trouble several the steamships builders to get winding river to the Humber. large enough to | them down the ‘The population of Beverley can well support a club, and it has as fine-a piece of water as Model Yachtsmen could wish for. Mr. Tilson, Newsagent, has consented to become agent for The Model-Yachtsman-in Beverley. MODEL YACHT SAILING FOR BEGINNERS. By BUTTERCUP. & West Cawes, published in our November number, its yards . —o— ‘THE particulars of the successful regatta held at s example to imitate in the club already in existence, West Cowes, although they might not every year ‘« The promoters have a splendid Ae mths Bi sigh singh ast tock a 08>” prove successful. support by a reasonable subscription, a club, in e on the lake in Newsham Park, and hope it may Se aves int pete ess ON a second Model Yacht Club in Liverpool, to sail umpire at the regatta, and many of the other | participators in the sport would be willing to tics eee LO TO Ae Lads ie bee j= WE hear there is a movement on foot to found A Lake, ena Park Liverpool; and other sheets of water similar in aL Sefton purpose of giving the [N learning niedel ‘sailing, if “you have the choice, do not begin on too large a piece- PERHAPS another year we shall be favoured of water, but select a piece that has free access with an addition to our Register, in the shape of all round it for yourself, with water near to the top 4 os Kensington ; Attain a ak ly tly Fle Rai Yan atin er whe Byte Ss Ae Pond, en 93 Y= : | _ r preferencé for a plurality of | ’ By naming our ! a eet = 0 ne es ea ne THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. T=PnareL,ONTt‘dNVsnWS.biHeOLhaAl-TC0sW-Nas=|ec dOshnSaierl ‘oma|“bet 9(‘2uspSoda)1z07 \ beams to length, and the ballast varies very much, but the Move. Yachting has been established some time at various points in France, and it seems from a Journal to hand, it flourishes in Germany. The journal mentioned is: in jumpy waters but good in moderate breezes, and very ancient times down to the present doings in all kinds of aquatic sports, including model yachting. They have cessors by encroaching further in length. served the purpose of demonstrating the case in a seawayofa deep-bodied craft similar to a steam packet’s build and They look this is probably the only good they have done. unnaturally lean and sail at a most uncomfortable angle. Length for length they are far inferior to models built to length measurement, although some of the new yachts would beat some older yachts of similar length and more beam, becouse the newer craft carry all outside ballast. Shall be glad to have a letter from you on any matters you think will be better for being discussed and hope others will take up the gage. Model yachts of the lean type are bad to steer, because in ‘rough water and stormy winds Lean models must have ° they are so easily overwhelmed. great freeboard. A schooner on the lines of the Zgeria would be pretty and sail well. She would not be able to compete successfully against models made specially of later design and furnished with more fighting power in the shape of freeboard, etc. Ifyou build from her design, raise her above the waterline about an inch or so. o H, Lear.—Thanks for ‘* Wassersport”” and Post Card. Since writing you our friend has Yachtsman to be supplied to ordered him, he Zhe Afodelis thoroughly welcome to all the information our paper can give him and we hope ‘‘ Wassersport” may propagate model aa in Foreign parts. T. CLAYFIELD.—Many thanks for your kind recommend:’ ations. We have placed Mr. Salmonin our list of agents, W, O. Iastings, 8, — me + LONDON.—M. Y. Sailing REGISTER. Association—Length taken on Lw.l. © North-ter., Tharloe-rquare, Brompton, 8.W. Victoria—Length, taken overall and on l.w.1. W. S. Melville, 9, Frederic-place, Bow, E. Serpentine—Tonnage—lin. tol {t.—Length (1.w.l) add. to beam, squared, multiplied by beam, divided by aia H, Lear, 18, North-street, Westminster, 3.W. Clapham—Length overall. H. R, Girdlestone, 165, Kennington-road, Lambeth, 8.E. London.—Length (Lw.l.) multiplied by beam, not to . exceed 240, H. D. Pring, 66, Mark Lane. E.C. LIVERPOOL.—Tonnage—1 in. to 1 ft.—Length (I.w.].) added to beam, squared, multiplied by beam, divided by 1730. T. H. Hodd, Club-house, Sefton park. GLASGOW. —Tonnage—Length (l.w.1.) lesa breadth, Laltipliea by the breadth, and by the half-breadth, divided by 94, D. MeNicoll, 5, St. Clair-“street. HULL. —Kingston—Length, taken overall and on l.w.1. H. 8. Bruce, 8, Vernon-street, Queen’s-road. J. Duckles, Newington. \Albert—Tonnage—lin. to 1ft.—Length (l.w.l.) added to beam, squared, multiplied by beam, divided by 1730. J. H. Whitmore, (Address wanted.) KE. R. Frank, 5, Herbert-terrace, Marmadake-street. GREENOCK.—Tonnage—Length (1.w.1.) less breadth, multiplied by the breadth, and by the half-breadth, divided by 94. T. D, Rorison, 14, Wellington-street. BELFAST.—Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post, on deck. A. C. Gaftikin, 27. Gloucester-street. HARTLEPOOL, W.—Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post, Lw.l. J. R. Thompson, $2, Thomas-street, RYDE, G -W.)—Length, taken from stem-head to stern-post, on deck. C. Bulstrode, Canoe Lake, Esplanade Gardens, Ryde, 1.W. . GRIMSBY.—Mcasurement wanted. B. J. Avery, St. Leonard’s Villa, Hairton Street. MANCHESTER.—Club forming. , Address, H. Robshaw, Park Grove, Levenshulme, Manchester. ITCHEN FERRY.—Particulars wanted. NOTICE.—The Model-Yachtsman may be’ obtained of the following Agents, Booksellers, &.:— Lonpon:: tH. Butcher, 7, Bedford Terrace, * . Church Street, Kensington, W. W. Stevens, Model Dock Yard, 22, Aldgate. 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The other parts: of the Journal are of considerable general 10 the M.Y.C. and hope to see a Model Yacht Club in Plymouth, in time letter, shall be glad to publishit in our January number. isions Strasse, Berlin, and contains information on the ships of ee narrow boats cannot be made to compete successfully in a purely length class. The new and narrow yachts are the outcome of a bad rule, each latest edition beats her prede- called Wassersport, is published by Carl Otto, 34, Zimmer interest, containing good serial stories, tales of travel, adventure, and records of outings. The printing and illustrations are first-class. DEVONPRRT: Mr. Salmon, News-agent. Grimsny: M. Lawler, Stationer, 179, Freeman St. Goo.Le: H. T. Gardiner, ‘‘Times” Office. Hutt: S. Coultas, Bookseller, Holderness Road. J. S.! Hill, Bookseller, Hessle Road. T. Carlill, News-agent, St. John Street. G Brown, 53 a 7″ T. Witty, – — Island, iS = Wincolmlee. Witham.: GLascow: t W. Porteous & Co., News and ‘Advertising Agents, 15, Royal Exchange Place. GREENOCK: t W. Johnston, Bookseller, 14, Hamilton St. BELFAST: T. Browne, Bookseller, 117, Victoria Street. CARRICKFERGUS: J. Bell, 16, Market Place. ALEXANDRIA, (Egypt.) : D. Weill, Bookseller. Advertisements received by these Agents. Also of the Secretaries of all the M. Y. Clubs in _— ‘ Glasgow, Belfast, Greenock, &c., Subscribers finding any difficulty ii n obtaining the Journal’ = + oo o medium type seems to make the best all round boat, as too great beam necessitates light body which is not successful regularly, should send stamps direct to the: Publishers. ‘ in five Kingston Club, they range from one in four to one 99 ME. ernnne we THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN.