The Model Yachtsman and Model Yacht Club Reporter: Volume 1, Issue 3 – May 1884

Vol. I. No. 3. MAY, 1884. PRICE ONE PENNY. THE ODEL-YACHTSMAN MODEL YACHT CLUB REPORTER. A MODEL YACHT MONTHLY JOURNAL CONSTRUCTION, DOINGS OF THE CLUBS; CORRESPONDENCE; HULL: THOMAS SALE AND GRASSAM, 161 OF FITTING, AND SAILING ; YACHTING ITEMS; EXCHANGE; & 162, HIGH ETC., ETC. STREET. All Subscriptions, Contributions, Advertisements, &c., must be addressed to “THE Epitor, ‘Model Vachtsman,’ 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” a a ea THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. “CHE MODEL-YACHTSMAN” safely the rocky channel has passed of criticism, through which all new Journals have to steer. ° The first number was pronounced by the press to be “a well-edited, entertaining little paper,” and the second has met with still more pronounced praise. The first number was well received by nearly all the Clubs and many of the public, its flame of interest in the minds of the public and a greater following will be the result. “Tae Or MopEL-YACHTSMAN’s” . mission . is to proselytise in many places where yet an idea on model-yachting has not penetrated, as well as to provide rumination for established clubmen, and chatty remarks on matches. We hope to be the pioneers of popularity, but this hope depends for its fulfilment as much on the support of model yachtsmen as on our own efforts ; and not only on success exceeding the anticipations of the pub- the passive support, but something of a more lishers. active nature. Many who read the first number sent in their names. as annual subscribers, and all the Clubs either maintained their quantity or ordered an increased one of the second month’s issue. oe THE proprietors, seeing they were meeting with some reward for their efforts, enlarged No. 2 by four pages, and have issued double the circulation of the first number, the whole of which have been taken up by our agents, and according to returns received to the present time nearly all disposed of. —o— On deciding to publish Zhe Model- Yachtsman we received many suggestions that the paper should If “THe MopreL YACHTSMAN” was published at 2d. per copy, the ardent follower of the sport would no doubt take in the paper just the same as he now does at half that price. Let each one then, for the purpose of pushing forward model yachting, take two copies instead of one per month, and bestow his surplus copy wherever he thinks it may lead to a better under- standing of what model yachting really is. sown abroad ; and certainly some beneficial result would follow. = To make model yacht sailing attractive to spec- be charged 2d. or 3d. on account of the limited tators, who come to witness the circulation it would attain. sailing arrangements should be of as We have no doubt By this means, considerable enlightenment might be matches, the simple a that all model-yachtsmen would have supported character as possible, and a clear programme of, our journal at that price, but we look to something what is the order of the day should be posted up, beyond the present ranks of model-yachtsmen ; our or given to them, to enlist their interest. Of object is to put the sport of model-yachting on the course, clubs will be guided in giving or selling | best footing, and gain for it some of that interest programmes by such circumstances as whether the and popularity which it ought to receive. spectators have paid gate-money or not ; but where. they are admitted free, as in the parks, &c., a pro- = Wuy every town that has a suitable piece of water should not have one or more model yacht clubs, the same as they have their cricket clubs, gramme might well be posted on the boat-house to make the proceedings intelligible. —— we do not know, except that they have received no THE first blow has been struck to mould a reform education sufficient to enable them to institute one. in measurement of model yachts by Mr. A. C. Gaffikin (Belfast), in our last number, and we = Ir the sport is pushed along it will become popular ; if held back it will decay. Its pieces of wood and calico have no life—the spirit is in those who handle them. TE Dn a kenk G@ditorial Totes, Pe eeae 20 Ne If that spirit flashes brightly forth as in other sports, some spark will ignite a shall be glad to hear from correspondents any suggestions on this head. The Model Yacht Race at Nice was won by a 4ft. cutter, by Mr. Burgess, (Serpentine MZ. Y.C.) * a aintee Sa THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE LIVERPOOL YACHT MODEL CLUB. UNDER YHE PATRONAGE OF His Worship The MAYOR OF LIVERPOOL. The Right Honourable The EARL OF SEFTON. The Right Honourable The EARL OF HARROWBY. The Right Honourable The EARL OF DALHOUSIE. LORD CLAUD JOHN HAMILTON, M.P. Alderman Sir W. B. Forwood. J.I. Blackburne, Esq., M.P. | W.B. Halhed, Esq. J. T. Bouch, Esq. Alderman A. Boyd. William Rathbone, Esq., M.P. C. Crosfield, Esq. R. F. Steble, Esq. G. W. Moss, Esq. Sir Thomas Edwards Moss. W. J. Ridler, Esq. Benson Rathbone, Esq. W. H. Dreaper, Esq. Adam J. Fairrie, Esq. G. B. Lockett, Esq. Charles P. Melly, Esq. Edward Whitley, Esq., MP. F. G. Prange, Esq. John Hughes, Esq. C. H. Beloe, Esq., C.E. T. B. Royden, Esq. W.S. Caine, Esq., M.P. D. E. Glynn, Esq. Wm. Crosfield, Esq. \ Captain Brooking. 1 Alderman Sir A. B. Walker. S. H. James, Esq. 8. G. Rathbone, Esq. | James Leitch, Esq. Edward Lawrence, Esq. \ George Brownell, Esq. W.L. Rushton, Esq. St. Clair Byrne, Esq, W. J. Lee, Esq. Major Anderson. J. R. Darsie, Esq. Thomas Vicars, Esq. PRESIDENT :—ADAM J. FAIRRIE, Esq. CoMMODORE : CAPTAIN: CHARLES H. BELOE, Esq. | . » EH. CORLETT. 3 P. IRVINE. Mr. C. OGILVY. COMMITTEE : Mr. A. MARSHALL. Mr. JOS. HOWE. : » G. HANKINSON. » A. CRAWFORD. STEWARDS: Mr. D. KYFFIN. Mr. D. McHARDIE. Mr. GEORGE RUSSELL, AvDITORS:—Mr. A. MACDONALD & Mr. ALKERT BE. THOMPSON, TrRusTEES:—Mr. J. R. DARSIE & Mr. T. ADLINGTON. TREASURER :—Mr. A. DONALDSON. MANAGER OF THE Boat House. Mr. JOHN LEWIS, 9, Brookfield’s Cottages, Aigburth Vale. Hon. SECRETARY: Mr. THOMAS HODD, Club House, Sefton Park. M ODEL-SAILING has been a favourite pastime in Liverpool and neighbourhood for many years—its origin, in fact, is so remote, that it is now most difficult to trace the pioneers of the sport, or obtain any well-authenticated records of their doings. Certain it is, however, that so far _ back as 1851, a strong Model Club flourish ed at’ Birkenhead, who sailed their matches—arranged in heats very much after the present fashio n—on the unfinished portion of the Birkenhead Docks. Their boats were 6 ft. 3 and 5-tonners; and it is recorded that the last prize offered by the club was won by a 5-tonner owned by Mr. Wilkinson. The measurement of this craft, however, was disputed (and no wonder), the prize was withheld, and the club collapsed. INSTITUTED 1862. The Rt. Hon. Sir R. A. Cross, M.P. | 21 Meantime, on the Lancashire side of the Mersey, the sport was followed in a desultory manner, chiefly by ship-carpenters and others engaged in the shipbuilding industry, who got what practice they could on the various pits in the brick-fields at the south end of the town; and it was not until 1862 that Messrs. Daniel Kyffin, Owen Williams, and a few friends were able to establish the “ Liverpool.” Fortunate in obtaining the patronage and interest of Mr. C. P. Melly, and other influential gentlemen, the club rapidly took root, and there was soon aroll of 50 members. Mr. Melly was unani- mously elected President, committees and officers were appointed, and the club held their first regatta on the Bootle Timber Float, the use of which had been kindly granted by the Dock Board Engineer, Mr. G. F. Lyster. A code of rules, based on those of the Royal Mersey Yacht Club, were drafted, an “overall” system of measurement adopted, and five classes determined upon, viz.: 2 ft. 6in., 3 ft., 3 ft. 6in., 4 ft., and 4 ft. 6 inches, a 5 ft. class being subsequently added. The matches were all on the Reach, and, with a numerous entry, good sport was evoked. The club rapidly increased its mem- bership to nearly roo, and all went on swimmingly until the end of 1863, when the “demon discord” appeared in the shape of Politics. of Two parties were formed, and the matters in dispute ultimately culminated in the withdrawal of a large body of members, who, under the presidency of Gilbert W. Moss, Esq., and with the active support of. Mr. others, Councillor Joseph WHarrison formed the Victoria M.Y.C., lines to the Liverpool. on and similar So far from the secession between perpendiculars, weakening the original club, it seemed rather to . of gft., counter being, of course, partially im- have a contrary effect, as new members took the with a beam of some 30 in., and an overall length mersed. They gradually increased in size until the “models” eventually developed into full-blown place of those who had retired, and the fact of opposition being in the field seemed rather to act as an incentive to renewed exertions. The Victoria, 22 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN too, used every effort to gain a strong footing, factory that beam-sailing was afterwards altogether and were so far successful that, in a very short discontinued. time, a membership of 132 was registered, with a proportionate fleet of 4ft. 6in. 2ft. 6in., 3ft. 6in., and boats—their first regatta eliciting an In 1878, an important departure was made in the institution of a new class, built to Yacht Racing Association Rules (scale 1 in. to the foot), not to exceed 20 tons, and rigged in same man- entry of 57, During 1864-5, the sport prospered exceedingly, both clubs showing a strong programme. ner as regular sea-going cutter-yachts. On the They 5th August the new ships, to the number of a seemed to participate in the general prosperity, for dozen, met for the initial match, the prizes being the American war had just then given a great presented by the President of the year (S. H. stimulus to shipbuilding, in the demand it had James, Esq.,) and Mr. Beloe, who, together with created for speedy vessels to run the blockade ; Messrs. A. J. Fairrie; St. Clare Byrne, and J. R. and perhaps in no town had naval architecture Darsie, were chiefly instrumental in urging the made greater strides than in Liverpool. adoption of Y.R.A. Rules by the club. This Mr. Beloe pleasant state of things, unfortunately, did not long had previously illustrated his ideas by building a continue, as in 767 the ‘‘ Victoria,” which had model (appropriately named Poneer) on the lines started under such favourable auspices, and with of Vanessa, and the very “ yachty” appearance of such brilliant prospects, which had more effect than any argument in con- came to grief. The primary cause of this was the retirement of Mr. vincing members that the old-fashioned ship-like W.R. Watkins, the hon. sec., who had been the lines of the then existing craft were not altogether “life and soul” of the club from the first, and in keeping with modern ideas. whose efforts in obtaining prizes and keeping the ment gradually gained favour until, in 1883,—the ‘Tonnage measure- club “on the move” had done more than was club having then attained its majority—the whole generally supposed to ensure the measure of suc- After his withdrawal, dis- fleet was brought under tonnage measurement, the Four Y.R.A. Rule for 1883 being adopted. union set in, funds fell to nothing, and it was classes, viz., 40, 30, 20, and ro tons, were formed,. found and the old 3 ft. 6 in. boats disqualified. A Club Regatta for all classes is held quar- cess it had achieved. impossible to carry out the programme originally instituted. The Liverpool Club continued the usual reach- | ing matches at Bootle until 1874, when the station was removed to Sefton Lake, the use of which was granted exclusively to the clnb -by the Liverpool terly in each year, beginning with Easter Monday. Extra races are sailed fortnightly, and con- tinued throughout the winter, when the season Prizes sailed for have averaged about is open. and other gentlemen, who were also successful in £40 annually, although in ’80 over £45 was. This result given, in addition to several cups. was mainly owing to the-efforts of Messrs. Quine and Askew (last year’s trustees), who have taken inducing the Parks Committee to alter the original great pains for many years past in placing the plan of the Lake, which provided for the introduc- of some 4700; and last, but not least, a special club finances on a sound basis. The original promoters of the club, Messrs Kyffin and Williams, are still sailing members, and as keen as ever, May their both having new boats on the stocks. bye-law was framed, prohibiting use of the lake by’ shadows never grow less ! Corporation—not, however, until great pressure had been brought to bear by the President (Adam J. Fairrie, Esq.,) Mr. Beloe, Mr. S. H. James, tion of islands, Chinese pagodas, &c. A handsome and commodious boat-house was erected, at a cost outside models during club races. During this year the first match to windward was sailed by the 5s ft. and 4 ft. 6 in. classes, results being so satis- The L.M.Y.C. of 1884, although not so large in point of numbers as in the old palmy days of the “Bootle Float,” is now, perhaps, more THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. compact and doing better work ; in fact, the club is gradually becoming a school of design for its members, as well as being an institution for pro- viding recreation. . models in the other classes many were excellent, but decidedly second fiddle to those mentioned in the large class. Some extraordinary sail-plans were set up; and A brief history of the Greenock MZ. Y.C. will be published next month; and the histories of other Clubs will be gladly received, and published in due course. ALBERT M.Y.C. EXHIBITION AT HULL. a leaf from the book of the Liverpool Club may effect an improvement were almost perfection; but the readers of this nation of the Albert Club, as they have had an existence of only about Club have 12 months, whereas the had the experience of (By ouR SPECIAL REPORTER.) upwards of 20 years. the first venture of the A.M.Y.C., was many a connoisseur of ship’s work lingered lovingly The loan opened in the Albert Hall, Midland-street, on Thursday, the roth April. The Sheriff, W. T. Dibb, Esq., who was to open the exhibition, being unable to be present, generously sent a donation of exhibits were a fine collection, and over the fascinating details of fittings that were perfection, and models not surpassed in their own line. On the right-hand side of the exhibition .the group consisted of the steam fishing cutter 45 to the funds, and in his absence the opening Jent by Councillor Toozes, ceremony was the north sea trawler by J. W. Hodgson, A.M.Y.C., performed by Mr. Ald. Willows. Commendatory speeches were made by the President of the club, Mr. Councillor Ansell, and by Mr. Ald. Willows in declaring the exhibition open. The display, although not on a large scale, was— considering the short existence of the club—of a most creditable character, and worthy of inspec- ‘ in sail-cutting, as theirs paper must not take this as. very strong condem- Liverpoot HIS, 23 tion by the many patrons who visited it. the collection of racing models Amongst shown by the club, the winners of certificates were as follows :-— In the 4 ft. 6in. class —M. Peaker ist, A. McMillan 2nd ; 4 ft. class—A. McMillan tst, Jas. Watson 2nd; in the 3 ft. 6in. class —Joseph Watson; 3 ft. class—J. L. C. Collier; 2 ft. 6 in. class —A. Mudge, jun. The judges were Mr. Armit, Board of Trade Surveyor, Mr. James Bremner, jun., iron ship-builder, and Mr. Charles Hellyer . The Liverpool models were also judged, and the Ist award was accorded to Mr. Donaldson’s Zara, and 2nd to Mr. C. H. Beloe’s E¢hel, In carefully looking over the club exhibit s, I thought the following models especially deservi ng of praise: – 4 ft. 6 in. class, a fine clean-built Cutter by Captain Fast; cutters by S. Hayman and Captain M. Peaker; and a schoo ner in course of construction by A. McMillan. Amongst the President K.M.Y.C., both winners of gold medals at the Great Fisheries Exhibition; the north sea trawler by Met– calf and Wood, winner of the silver medal at the same exhibition ; the steam yacht Frazcesca, built by Earle’s Shipbuilding Company for the late Duke of Marlborough; the model cutter Superb, about 7 ft. long. The left-hand side was also specially attractive with a group of five splendid models, built to Y.R.A. measurement on an inch scale, lent by the Liverpool M.Y.C., 40-ton cutter exhibited by Mr. consisting of a Donaldson; two 3o-tonners by Mr. D. Kyffin and A. J. Fairrie, Esq., respectively; a 20 by Mr. E. Corlett; and last and least, the celebrated 10-tonner Z¢he/, the design of which was published a short time ago in the Field, by C. H. Beloe, Esq. This is a grand little ship, and, I understand, very fast. A number of marine objects and spoils of the ocean were distributed over the tables, and gave a fine embellishing effect to the display. The bunt- ing decorations added the charm of colour to the walls; and when the visitor, tired of ranging the eye over the many attractions, sat down to rest awhile, the music and singing wiled his fatigue away. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. 24 MODEL YACHT MAKING FOR BEGINNERS. By BUTTERCUP. ( Continued.— Commenced in Vo. I.) HE two halves being now screwed together, the boat had better at this stage have two coats of white paint, inside and out. When paint: ing the inside, pour some of the paint, to begin with, into the bottom, and let it run well over the place where the two halves are joined together ; the surplus paint not absorbed can be used up for the sides, &c. Give time for these coats of paint to get thoroughly dry. If you do not do th’s, scraping against the side will rub up the paint, and it will peel off. Take care to putty up any small cracks, as you will find when you come to set your craft afloat that the water is a very insidious and penetrating element, and will creep in at the least opening ; then, when the wood gets wet un- derneath the paint, it soon falls a prey to rot. With an armour of paint and putty she may be put in the water to try what weight she will carry. Six or seven pounds will probably put her down to a depth that will leave a height of side above the water at the stern of 2} in., and a height above water at the stem of 5in. This may seem too great a difference at first, but when the spars and sails get set up the head will be depressed considerably, the stern will be raised slightly, and the 24in. freeboard will then be about the waist of the ship. As soonas you have ascertained the amount of ballast necessary, make and fit three beams to support the deck. Let one be }in. thick, rin. deep in the middle, and $ in. at the ends, having the form of a bow at the top, this to go across the middle way of the boat, with the ends inside, and be nailed or screwed in its place. The other two beams may be fitted at 6 in. distance on either side of the centre beam, of the same thickness, but having a trifle less of the bow form on the top, and nailed fast like the other. These beams may be painted, though there is small risk of the water getting to them unless the ship is altogether submerged. For the deck, purchase 2 ft. 8 in. of 3-in. best yellow pine board, 7 in. wide, planed down to 3/16 in. thick. Paint it white underneath, and, choosing the best side for the top, smooth it with sandpaper, then paint it a light cream-colour to imitate white pine ; two coats of white paint, with a little yellow to tinge it, will do. When this is thoroughly dry and hard, sandpaper it smooth with fine sandpaper, draw lines from end to end with lead-pencil finely-pointed, } in. apart, then varnish over with pale varnish, sufficient of which for this purpose and varnishing the spars can be made by buying two-pennyworth of Canada balsam, and thinning it with a little turpentine. If this deckmaking be done carefully, a very handsome appearance will be the result; and it is the fault with most model yachts that their decks are not pretty, and are far from being like the creamy-white decks of the real yacht. Don’t attempt to handle it until thoroughly hard, when it may be fastened down ‘with brass pins, which can be procured in small quantities from any working bootmaker or leather-seller. To do this in the easiest and best manner, lay the deck-board on the vessel, and pencil a line round to mark where the surplus wood is to be cut off; don’t cut close to this mark, but leave a margin of about 3/16 in. to project beyond the side of your vessel, and form a moulding. The deck having to fit higher in the middle than at the sides, or being in the form of a slight bow across the top, will compel you to calculate for this in cutting off the surplus wood, as it will be a: little broader than if it laid perfectly flat. .When the deck is fixed, plane the projecting edge true all round, slightly round off the sharp edges, and then putty up any small space that may appear where the deck joins the hull of the ship. The next project to consider is the ballasting. If the water on which you intend to sail her will permit of a deep keel, it will give additional sta- bility and power to carry sail by fixing on the bottom of the vessel a false keel, 1 in. deep at the stern and din. deep at the stem, This may be made of any soft wood, such as pine or redwood, and should be a little narrower at the under side THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. than at the top, where it fits on to the boat. Fix it on with two screws and several wire nails, and be careful it is in a.true line at each end with the stem and sternpost, and looks perfectly plumb in 25 joins the wood keel. If you de not care to melt the lead yourself, the box or mould when it is finished could be taken to the plumbers, and the lead melted in there ; or a wooden keel, the shape appearance when viewed from either end. The lead keel has to be fixed on the bottom of this the plumber would mould this in sand, and run in false keel. the lead. If you intend to cast this lead keel yourself, that you want your lead keel could be made, and In any case the same process of fixing will have to be carried out. shape a piece of pine board #in. thick to the (Zo be continued. ) bottom of the false keel, leaving it when finished the thickness of a piece of stout brown paper, ‘*THE BOYS’ OWN PAPER” wider at each side and about } in. longer than the ON MODEL false keel itself; this extra width and length will allow for contraction. YACHTING. This piece of shaped wood will act as the bottom of a box to cast the lead HIS first-rate publication, in commencing an article in keel in; fasten on the edges of it the sides, about its number for March 8th on 13in high, made of any thin wood, not less than “ Model Yachting in 1883 and 1884,” says:—“The } in. thick ; fasten on the ends, made of the same popularity of model yachting grows apace, and its wood; putty up any spaces where the wood does claims to an annual review of its progress and not fit to perfection; fit in the bottom of the box, prospects can no longer be down the centre and in an upright position, about that many of the leading clubs have reached their disregarded. Now six wire nails, and the box to cast the lead in is majority, it would seem that they have suddenly complete. acquired fresh vigour, and everywhere there are Melt the required weight of old lead ‘in an iron ladle, if you can borrow one, or, next best, signs that in the next decade the a small-sized old iron saucepan ; boatikins’ sit the box or mould in such a position that the lead will run in will take a prominent ‘sailing of the place in our ~ national pastimes.” about twice the depth at the stern end to that at It goes on to speak of the evolution of various the fore end, and pour steadily in; always pour in games, and says :—“ Now we have another instance about 2lbs. more lead than will be required for of springing from small beginnings in the modern actually balancing the vessel, as the keel will have model yacht developing from the familiar ‘ dug-out to be trimmed off when cold to smooth it, and with the paper-sail.’, We cannot say that we regret perhaps some will have to be trimmed off to get this. the weight distributed in that position that will do not love a buat; and even those that shun the trim your vessel to the water-line I have previously indicated. When the lead is cold draw out the wire nails, turn it out of the mould, plane up the surface with the small iron plane set fine, fix it temporarily on your boat, and see how she floats with it on; thus you will be able to see if she is properly balanced ; and if not, plane more lead off where required until you get the boat to float at the desired position. This being accomplished, fasten it on with the wire nails, and a fine screw, if necessary, at each end; see that it is fitted on Straight, and then putty up any space where it There are but few lads in these realms that channel-passage, and vete for the tunnel, adore the sea in their hearts. It hurts no one to be as much at home on the water as on the land. Ne one is any the worse for knowing the principles of boat-sailing, and any sport that will teach us how -to build the best craft, and handle them at their best, is distinctly valuable. In one particular, model yachting is more fortunate than other pas- times; it can at least yield a triumphant reply to Mr. Wett Blanket’s, ‘ What is the use of it?’” These remarks are a valuable tribute to the pas- time of model yachting, and the wide circulation 26 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. of the paper that publishes it will insure its being day, length-class races, 3° 25, and 21 ft.; Tues- carried to the minds of many who have looked on day, Aug. 12th, Corinthian race. sailing the “little boats” as not sufficiently manly for their encouragement or participation. Let Royal Southampton Y.C.—Aug. 4th, match for the sceptic view the scientific way in which model cutters of 41 tons and upwards; yacht sailing is carried out, and he will at once and not exceeding 41 tons; 6th, cutters of 15 and alter his views, and become favourably impressed not exceeding 30 tons, and of 10 and not exceeding sth, for cutters 30 with a sport that teaches such interesting lessons, 15 tons; 7th, for yawls of 20 tons and upwards; as well as providing a hobby that draws its fol- 8th, cutters, schooners, and yawls, of r9 tons and lowers out from the dust and dirt of the city into upwards, that have not received a prize exceeding the fresh air and summer sunshine, to mingle in 4X9 in value since Jan*, 1881 ; also for cutters of g and not exceeding 15 tons; gth, yachts of any good company and acquire good health. rig exceeding 30 tons, M.Y.C. REGISTER, for the Club Challenge Prize of 100 Guineas, to be won twice. INCLUDING SECRETARIES’ NAMES & ADDRESSES. [We shall be pleased to insert particulars of all Clubs, and invite the Secretaries to forward the necessary information ; also, to notify any change in Names and Addresses. LONDON.—M. Y. Sailing Association—W. 0. Hastings, 8, North-terrace, Thurloe-square, Brompton, S.W Victoria—W. H. Melville, 9, Frederic-place, Bow, E. Serpentine—E. Hodges, 81, Devonshire-street, Portland-place, W. Clapham—H. R. Girdlestone, 165, Kennington-road, Lambeth, S.E. Royal Forth Y.C.—Opening cruise, June 7th, Corinthian match for rst, 2nd, and yachts; June r4th and atst, 3rd class regatta; closing cruise, Aug. 21st. Royal Dorset Y.C.—Regatta, Saturday, August 23rd, to be followed by the Weymouth Regatta, Aug. 25th and 26th. LIVERPOOL.—T. Hodd, Club-house, Sefton park. GLASGOW.—D. McNicoll, 5, St. Clair-street. HULL.—Kingston—H. 8. Bruce, 8, Vernon-street, Queen’s road. J. Duckles, Newington. Albert—S. L. Tucker, 1, Belgrave-terrace, Rosamond-street, Boulevard. GREENOCK.—T. D. Rorison, 14, Wellington-street. BELFAST.—A. C. Gaffikin, 27. Gloucester-street. day, the 26th, and Friday, the 27th June. Genesta, built by Messrs. Henderson, Partick, for Yachting Atewtrs. Sir Richard Sutton, Bart., came down to Greenock to fitout. The following are the fixtures for 1884 :— Y.C.—May 21st, 40-ton match; Y.C.—The Annual Regatta of On Thursday (April 17th) the new 80-ton cutter, HARTLEPOOL, W.—J. R. Thompson, 32, Thomas-street. Nore Royal Yorkshire the club will take place on the Humber, on Thurs- afloat. 2gth, The new vessel is to beat everything She is 80ft. long and 15 ft. beam. sternpost has great rake. Her It is thought she will 3-ton match ; June 3rd, 3-ton match ; 5th, ro-ton leave the Clyde for the south in about three weeks, and 20-ton matches. but will not race till the 28th May, when she will, Royal Victoria Y.C.—Corinthian Branch (subject to alterations if found necessary)—June 25th, July 16th, Aug. 6th and 27th, and Sept. 17th. Royal Mersey Y.C.—Opening cruise, Saturday, May 24th. Royal London Y.C.—London Division—Cutter race, June 6th; same day, prizes for yachts not exceeding 5 tons, and race for cruisers over 20 Cowes Division— and not exceeding 80 tons. Monday, Aug. 11th, £100 will be given; same as at present arranged, have her maiden race in the ocean match from Southend to Harwich. She will likely meet some of the favourites there. The Marjorie and Vanduara will take part in the race. The mast of the Zorma has been lengthened4 ft., and she has been filled out in the quarter. The alterations are expected to increase her speed, and as she is the fastest yawl in the south, yachtsmen would like to see a race between her and —the fastest of her class in the north. Wendur THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. ‘The ro-ton cutter Verve, which has had such a long run of success in the north, is said to have changed not only her owner but her nationality, having become the property of an American. She will no doubt make quite as great a sensation among our American cousins as did the famous ro tonner Madge, and further increase the fame, on the other side of “the pond,” of her designer, Mr. G. L. Watson, of Glasgow. The white yaw] Wendur has been painted back, and has had her mainmast reduced 6 inches. The Vanduara is being fitted with a new suit of sails, and it is hoped they will bring her up to her Doings of the Olibs. Contributions to this column are solicited from all the Model Yacht Clubs. Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper ov/y, and forwarded to the EDITOR not later than the 24th of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Greenock M.V.C.—The opening cruise took place on Saturday last, April 26th, at Murdieston Dan, the yachts being taken in procession, headed by the Commodore. The first prize races will be held on Saturday, 18th May, at 4 p.m. Conditions: A beat and a run back, four rounds of the pond. ffartlepools M.Y.C.—The season was opened old form. The new “20,” building for Mr. Clark, by Fife, junr., is almost ready, and is expected from her appearance to do great things. The 70-ton lead keels we read of: recalls what the Fie/d said some time ago: “Yacht building has become simply a contrivance to float a mass of lead heavier than some other yacht can float, in order to carry more sail.” Mr. Fife has said “the racing vessel is destined to ruin naval architecture so far as yachts are concerned.” The latest extravagance under the present rule of measurement is a 3-tonner, over 30ft. on Lw 1. ; and a possible one, (at present on paper,) 39ft. on Lw.l., 3 ft. beam, and raft. deep. foughton-le-Spring, ( Sunderland).– On Tuesday, April r5th, a regatta of model yachts was held on the lake in Mr. Coulson’s recreation park, and in spite of the bad weather, a large company assembled. The committee of arrangements consisted of Messrs. B. Barber, Reeval Alderson, S. Smythe , G. B. Robinson, R. Smith, and J. Christon, with j Mr. T. Burlinson, as secretary, and Mr. W. Wilson as commodore, 27 A favorable breeze blew over the lake, and this, coupled with the able manner in which Mr. Wilson performed his duties, . rendered the affair a great success. The final heat was won by Mr. B, Barber’s Lady Jane, Mr. J. B. Robinson’s Elvira being seco nd. on Good Friday, in splendid weather, and the racing witnessed by a large number of spectators. Twelve yachts, all 2 ft. 6in. on the waterline, were entered for a sweepstake, and sailed over a straight course in heats, the racing being closely contested, and the finishes most exciting. call of time, Mr. Hill’s Avice, At the Mr. Young’s Dora, and Mr. Duncan’s Ariel had beaten their com- petitors, and the final struggle between these champions was decided on Easter Monday, Adice carrying off the stake after a close race by 2 ft. from Ariel, Dora being disabled by the loss of rudder. M.Y. Sailing Association (London ).—During April, this Association has been fully engaged in their several sweepstakes and Club matches, On the 5th, (sweepstakes) Mr. Harvey’s Caroline won, beating five others. April roth, (Club match) Mr. Wigg’s Vellée won, beating six others. April 14th, (Club match) Mr. Hasting’s Brilliant won, beating seven others. April rgth, (2nd class sweepstakes) Mr. Cobb’s Rocket won, beating four others. The wind during all the matches was variable, and the sailing beating-to-windward April 26th, and running home. (2nd class Club match) Mr. Harvey’s Minnie won, beating five others. The programme of the M.Y.S.A. sailing matches for this month is as follows: May 3rd*, 1oth*, 12tht, rgtht, 24th*, 26th+, and 31st*, (sweepstakes) ; May 5th*, and 17tht, (club matches). All starting at 3-o p m, *Ist class. t2nd class. 28 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. the season for first-class models (which had been sweepstakes, and will be continued weekly. The following were the winners :—4-6 class, C. Farr ; postponed) was sailed April 22nd. 4-0 class, A. Tosler; 3-6 class, J. Beaumaster. Victoria M. V.C. (London ).—The first match of A strong E. breeze had been blowing, but when start was made wind was very light, almost calm. All had second suits except Mr. Frend’s Stag, which proved the winner. Seven started, and the heets were won by Glance, Ariel, Stag and Monarch. In final heat; Stag, Monarch and Ariel were well together, Glance far behind. AZonarch crossing Stag, fouled, and Ariel followed suit immediately afterwards. Glance now took the lead, but Stag getting clear, overhauled her in the light wind and won. Matches for Club prizes (silver cups) will take place at Victoria Park, should the wind be suitable, as follows: – May 6th, 5 p.m.; Sept. 2nd, 4 p.m. for second-class. June 3rd, 5 p.m., for first-class. Belfast M.Y.C.—The opening regatta of the third season was held at -clear-water basin, Water- works, on Easter Monday, April 14th, with a large attendance of the general public. Subjoined are the results :—Class 1, (silver cup) lugger Zulu, W. J. Gardiner, 1; cutter Jeg, J. S. M’Millan, 2; schooner W7i/, J. M’Millan, 3; 5 entries. Class 2, (marine glasses) Zudu, W. J. Gardiner,1; S. M’Millan, 2; Jeg, J. M’Maillan, 3; W2dl, J. 7 entries. Class 3, (album) cutter Waterwitch, A. C. Gaffikin, 1; schooner Plyaway, S. Christie, 2; cutter Garfield, James Kingsberry, 3; 7 entries. Class 4, (a volume) Gazjield, J. Kingsberry, and Seabird, A. C. Gaffikin, dead heat; schooner Szl/ver Spray, J. M’Kay, 3; entries. Gaffikin, Lord Rossmore, J. A. Robinson, 4; 5 Class 5, (scrap book) Blue Belle, Thos. 1; 3 ran. The proceedings closed with a challenge race between the Primrose J. Gardiner and the Waterwitch, A. C. Gaffikin, the latter winning by a Jength. Mr. Wm. Dawson acted as Clapham M. Y.C. (London ).—The annual dinner was held at the Club Room, Clapham, Mar. rgth. On April r4th, (2nd class match) Mr. Rundle’s Rover won, beating ten others. Matches will be sailed on Clapham Long Pond, as follows: May 3rd, first class; May roth, second class; May 17th, first-class (special). Kingston (Hull) M.Y.C.—The season was formally inaugurated on Good Friday, under the charge of the Commodore, at the Club’s Pond, Igglemire-lane, about 50 yachts of various sizes, most of them new ones, taking the water for the first time. The wind was variable in strength and direction, patronising in turn every point of the Under these circumstances very little compass. organised racing was carried on, and the craft were tried on all sorts of courses during the after- noon. A most pleasing break in the proceedings was the arrival at the pond of four visitors from the Liverpool M.Y.C.—Mr. Corlett, Mr. Kyffin, Mr. Russell, and the Hon Sec. Mr. Hodd. These gentlemen were heartily welcomed by the Commodore and other officers, who expressed the pleasure it afforded themselves and the members to receive a visit from members of the L.M.Y.C. Many boats were taken out of the pond for inspection, and the Liverpool gentlemen expressed their gratification and interest in the races got up for their entertainment, and the satisfaction their visit It was intended to hold sailing had inspired. “matches on Easter Monday, but these fell through ‘on account of the stormy and wet weather. Prize matches are held every Saturday afternoon, The following were the winners :—April 19, 4-6 3-6, G. H. captain, and Captain Wallace officiated as umpire. class, J. Bremner; We understand the next races will be towards the April 26, 4-6, J. WhiteSmith; 3-0, W. Bruce. ; 3-0, W. way; 4-0, A. Bremner; 3-6, W. Homan end of this month. Albert M.V C. (Hull).—The season’s matches were commenced on Saturday, April 26th, at the new sailing pond, Dairycoates. ‘The races were for 4-0, A. Bremner; Acaster. Reports from the Serpentine, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Ryde Clubs not yet to hand. THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN. Correspondence, Letters must bear the name and address of the writers, (not necessarily for publication), | Anonymous letters and enquiries will not be acknowledged. All communications to be addressed to THE EpDITor. We are glad to receive further testimony of the value of our paper. Mr, Thompson, Hon. Sec. Hartlepools M.Y.C., writes as follows :—‘‘I am much obliged for Zhe AZodelVachtsman. I think it will meet the wants of many yachts- men, especially the amateurs. very thing wanted.” ANSWERS TO Our members think it is the CORRESPONDENTS. J. B. 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