The Model Yachtsman: Volume 1, Number 2 – May 1928

THE ACH TSMAN Wolo hose, Way, 1928 The Model Yachtsman. W. J. Daniels, Yacht eC > Designer and Fittings and Sails a Speciality. Diploma Complete ready for bending 1/3 per 100 square inches. the and Highly ‘‘Model J. Street, Cormmended Engineers’” Prices W. J. Daniels, E. COOPER, Sales & Wants. Road, WANSTEAD, E.11 y, Yachtsman”’ Offices, for which usual rate per word will be charged. ‘Advertisers need not include our full address). When replying to a “Box No,” Advt., address your envelope : Advertiser, Box ——, The Model Lachtsma n,” Golden House, Gt. Pulteney St., London , W.A. —— Advertisements are inserted in these columns at the rate of One Penny per word; minimum charge for advertisement, One Shilling. Single letters or figures are charged as words, and a compouud word as two words. The advertiser’s name and address are charged for. 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Please mention the “Model Yatchsman” in replying to Advertisements. 4 See THE MODEL AYACHTSMAN / “a —— — – — eee i —— = MAGAZINE FOR Sass A Vol. 1. MONTHLY —_— MODEL YACHTSMEN. No 2. MAY, 1928. EDITORIAL. In view of the fact that the Model Yachting Association from time to time is asked to advise local authorities on the construction of model yachting lakes, a correspondent suggests that we should invite our readers to define their ideal mddel yacht lake. The best provincial lakes we have are Gosport and Yeadon Dam, and in the London District, Forest Gate aad Surbiton. Of these Gosport and l‘orest Gate have a path from which boats can be handled, but Yeadon Dam and Surbiton require water boots. The latter lakes have shelving edges which producea more natural form of wave than the curious broken chop which is bound to occur at the leeward end of a lake that has a sheer side. Since our first number appeared we have received numerous letters of congratulations and kind wishes. It has been impossible to reply to all these personally, but we desire to thank the writers thereof. One gentlemen writes, “Very nice…….. and about time we did have a paper of our own too.” Another says ‘‘Hearty congratulations on your pluck in starting THI MODEL YACHTSMAN, I hope it may prove a success in every way.” Yet another says ‘‘I like your cover; it embodies the true spirit of model yachting.” And there are many more in similar strain. Heartily as we appreciate these tributes, we aim at doing much better, but naturally we have to get into our stride gradually. In order to effect improvment we invite criticism and suggestions. Almost the only criticism we have had levelled at us so far is that our paper is too small to insert four page letters! Well the remedy does not lie with the staff of the paper but with its readers, and when we double the circulation we will give our readers double as big a paper. In the meantime we thank our supporters and assure them that we will give them the best possible value we are able. Finally we should like to cite what the Portsmouth Edition of the Evening News says about us on April 9th : — Model yachting has made such progress recently it should have its own publication. April has seen the inception of “The Model Yachtsman,” and this little literary craft starts its maiden voyage full of promise. Gosport has been deservedly honoured by a representation of its fine lake and surroundings in the cover design, and this once more brings the reflection what a leading part our neighbouring borough is playing in the sport and pastime of model yachting. that it is not surprising Interesting notes and news relating to the “little ships” ; some very amusing selections from the editorial post-bag ; “An East Anglian Cruise with a Model Yacht and a Motor Car,” by Paymaster Lieut.-Comdr. W. F. Behenna, R.N., of Southsea; “The Measurement of International A Class Models,” by W. H. Bauer, and a comprehensive and explanatory editorial, are the chief components of the initial publication ; and one can imagine the little vessel carrying a bigger cargo as time proceeds. We are grateful for these good wishes and hope to show improvement in each successive number. THE EDITOR. The Model Yachtsman. May 1928 me aos 14 EASTBOURNE CUP RACE. SURBITON M.Y.C. A very unfortunate mistake occurred on the Association’s Fixture List in giving the name and address of the Hon. Secretary of the Surbiton Club. The Hon. Secretary of the Surbiton M.Y.C. is Rev. V. Lewis Lowe, .a., ‘‘ Rathgar,’’ St. George’s Road, St. Margaret’s-on-Thames. Mr. F. E. Townsend, Thames Cottage, St. Leonard’s Road, Surbiton, is the Hon. Secretary of the Thames M.Y.C. Under the circumstances I have to tender our hearty apologies to all concerned for this error. I am now able to give further particulars of the Eastbourne Cup Race for A-class models on May 26th and 28th. The Eastbourne Cup is a handsome silver trophy presented by the members of the Eastbourne M.Y.C. Racing will start on Saturday, May 26th, at 2-30 p.m., when Miss Hudson, Eastbourne’s Lady Mayor, will open the new lake in the Gilbert Recreation Ground. The President of the Club, Admiral Sir Regd. Hall, m.p., has also been invited to be present. The Entrance Fee is 2/6 per boat, and entries must reach me not later than 14 days before the event. GOSPORT REGATTA FUND, 1928. The following contributions have been received to the above fund :—Alderman E. W. Lapthorn, J.P. £5; Mr. J. G. Feltwell, £3 3s. Od. ; M.Y.S.A. (Kensington), £3 3s. Od. ; Surbiton M. ¥-C., £2: 2s: Od./: Mr. H. B. Tucker, £1 Is. Od.; Gosport M.Y.C., £1. This is a very encouraging start, but it must not be forgotten that the Model Yachting Association have to raise about £70 to pay the expenses in eonnection with this Regatta, and we trust that there may be a further nice batch of contributions to acknowledge in the next issue of this paper. Contributions should be sent as soon as convenient to Mr. H. C. Whetstone, Hon. Treasurer, M.Y.A 86, Park Road, Hendon, London, N.W. Racing will be under the control of Capt. F. W Lavell as Officer of the Day, with Mr. A. Child, Hon. Secretary of the London League as Assistant Officer of Day. It is hoped that other Officers of the M.Y.A. will be present in various capacities. The winner will receive a replica of the Cup, and there will be several other handsome prizes. As this event is held under the auspices of the M.Y.A. and in view of the importance of the occasion of the opening of a new. lake of this size, it is hoped that there may be a good muster of model yachtsmen from London and other centres to give this young and enthusiastic Club a good send-off. A New 6-m (14rds. inches = 1 foot). An interesting example of a Model Yacht being built on the double diagonal skin principal by Mr. J.McKINNoN, West of Scotland M.Y.C. Photo: J. A. Stewart. The Model Yachtsman. May 1928 THE BRADFORD The Bradford Cup Race figured this year for the first time in the M.Y.A. Fixture List, and it is, therefore, pleasant to be able to pronounce the event an unqualified success. Yeadon Dam is by far the largest sheet of water in the United Kingdom devoted to the sport of model yachting, being roughly 470 yards long ; and as it is situated about 600 feet above sea level and open in almost all directions, it is almost ideal for the sport. There are one or two minor drawbacks but these can he easily overcome. The wall across one half of the western end of the lake constitutes a very real danger, and skippers have to be uncommonly smart when there is a breeze to prevent their boats crashing, and one or two craft were only saved from serious damage by their buffer bowsprits. In addition to this the ground at the eastern end of the lake is very boggy and heavy. We understand, howéver, that effective steps are being taken in the near future to mitigate these drawbacks. When this is done, the Dam will undoubtedly be the finest sailing water in the Kingdom, and eminently suitable for international contests with the A-class. Moreover, it was found that although the greater length of the water made each board take longer, the fact that is was possible to put about half-a-dozen pairs on at once resulted in the actual heats taking no longer than they do onsmaller lakes, and further the great size of the Dam caused there to be extremely few fouls. CUP 15 REGATTA. freshened and hauled round to the Eastward. The feature of the day’s sailing was the capital showing put up by Mr. Meyrick’s boat which seemed to revel in the conditions, and at the close of the day’s racing she led the field with 26 points, closely followed by “Pat” (24), “Flying Spray,” “Charis” and “Twinkle” with 22 points each. In the evening a dinner was held at the Talbot Tlotel with Mr. Vernon Dawson (President of the radford M.Y.C.) in the chair, supported by Mr. If. 13. Tucker (Chairman M.Y.A.), Mr. D. McPherson (Secretary, Scottish M.Y.A ), Major Butler (Com- modore 3 M.Y.C.), Mr, A. McDoughall (Commodore West Scotland M.Y.C.), Mr. J. G. Feltwell (Hon. Sec. Y.M. 6m. Y.O.A.), Mr. E. E. Marshall (THE MODEL YACHTSMAN), etc. The bradford Model Yacht and Power: Boat Club, although only a year or two old, consists of a body of real enthusiasts, and it has rapidly come to the fore and taken its place in the front rank of British model yacht clubs. Considering that this is the first big race that has been held at Bradford, we must heartily congratulate the Club on the capital way in which everything. was arranged, and especially Mr. Vernon Dawson (President of the Club), Mr. Stephenson (Hon. Secretary), and Mr. F. Whatmough (Assistant Secretary), who carried on most ably when Mr. Stephenson was prevented by business from attending to matters in connection with the races. The L3radford Cup is a handsome silver challenge cup which has been presented by the Commodore of the Club, Major Butler, for annual competition. The entrants for the race were: “Ella” (A. Meyrick), “Mary Too” (J. N. Cooper), ‘‘ Pat” (T. Powell), from M.Y.S A., (Kensington), ‘ Ariel” (F. J. Aumonier), “Ringhal” (H. B. Tucker,) from Y.M. 6-m., M.O.A., “Charis” (P. J. Levy, S. London, M.Y.C.), “ Queen Bee” (D. J. Sparke, Forest Gate M.Y.C.), “‘“Dauntless” (Vernon Dawson), “Flying Spray” (Major B. H. Butler), ‘‘ Black Prince” (B. Stephenson), “Sylvia” (J. Paterson), “ Elphinette,” (A Garbutt), from the Bradford M.Y.C., ‘‘ Twinkle” (Len. Smart, Cardiff M.Y.C.), ‘“ Yevda” (W. H. Davey, Bourneville M.Y.C.), ‘Betty V” (H. N. Amlot, Wirral M.Y C.), “Kalanta” (T. A. Locker, Derby M.Y.C.), “Spur” (C. McKechnie, West of Scotland M.Y.C.) Of these “Queen Bee,” “Betty V,” and “Ealanta” were nonstarters. When the fourteen starters came to the line on April 7th, the wind was light E.S.E., giving a reach each way, but as the day wore on the wind gradually In the afternoon there was a fine whole sail breeze and it became a close haul down the lake. Late in the afternoon this-freshened stil further until many of the boats would have been easier under reduced canvas. ‘Spur,’ the Scottish Entrant. 16 May 1928 The Model Yachtsman. During the evening exceedingly witty speeches were made by Capt. A. Turner and Mr. McPherson. A fine entertainment was also provided in which Messrs. Vernon Dawson, Early and Feather playeda prominent part. On Sunday a special nine-boat match was put on to test the system of sailing three boatsina heat. Owing to the width of the Dam this proved most successful, and the event was got off without a single foul. After the racing, Officer of the Day. prizes were presented by These consisted of: the 1st, The Bradford Cup and replica, presented by Major Butler, Commodore of the Bradford M.Y.C.; 2nd, A case of individual cruets by the M.Y.A.; 3rd, A handsome teapot presented by the Y.M.6-m M.O.A.; 4th, A cakestand from Mr. N. Averay Jones, Commodore of the Bristol M.Y.C. The We Lelieve that this is Mr. P. J. Levy’s first success in any big open event and we take this opportunity to Dawson and Feltwell, whilst Mr. McPherson put up congratulate him on a very well deserved win. Throughout the match he sailed steadily and consis- first prize for this event was put up by Messrs. Vernon a fine Loewe pipe as a second prize, and the entrance fees provided the third. There was a nose-ender tently with the coolness of an old hand. His yacht down the lake and ‘“‘Mary Too” did very well, winning “Charis” is from the board of Capt. Turner and is an with a score of two points less than the possible, ‘‘Ariel” being second and ‘““I’winkle” third. enlargement of “Athene,” Capt. Turner’s successful In the evening after dinner Mr. E. E. Marshall gave a most interesting lantern lecture illustrated with lantern slides by Messrs. Beken of Cowes. The Bradford Cup Race was resumed on April 9th. The wind was S.S.!<., giving practically a beam wind each way. The weather was mild but there was a nasty drizzle of rainin the forenoon. It wasa great pity that there was not a true nose-ender on either of the days of the Cup Race, but the reaching conditions prevailing caused some extraordinarily close and spectacular finishes, and provided the large crowd of spectators with plenty of excitement. Pair after pair came down the lake at a rapid pace, and even the boats who finished near the bottom showed up exceedingly well. Finish after finish was decided by a few inches, and during the whole day hardly a boat got off the course. In one case there was an absolute dead heat and the umpires were unable to decide between “Pat” and “Charis” at the end of a course of just over a quarter of a mile. At lunch time “‘Pat” had displaced “Ella” at the head of the fleet with 30 points to her credit, whilst “Ella,” “Ariel,” “Charis,” “Flying Spray” and “Twinkle” followed two points astern. After lunch, the weather improved and the crowd of spectators was augmented consideratly, so much so in fact that at the Western end competitors were somewhat hampered. Amongst the spectators was a veteran model yachtsman from Holyhead who had made the long journey especially to witness the sport. He informed the’ writer that he had never seen such a fleet of beautiful boats, such sailing or such a magnificent sailing water. ‘“Mary Too’’ which had done very excellent badly on - Saturday, sailed exceptionally well, but was unable to overtake the leaders. After the re-sails had been taken, including that between ‘‘Pat’’ and ‘‘Charis’’ which the latter won, it was found that ‘‘Ariel,’’ ‘‘ Pat?’ and ‘‘Charis’’ all tied for first place with 38 points, whilst ‘‘Ella’’ and “‘Twinkle’’ tied for fourth place with 36 points. The first three boats were then sent off to sail a board together. The three made excellent courses straight down the lake in close company all the way, but at the finish ‘‘Charis’’ worked out a lead of about two lengths from ‘‘Ariel’’ with ‘‘Pat’’ half a length astern. ‘“‘Charis’’ thus won the Cup with ‘‘Ariel’’ second and ‘‘Pat’’ third. The sail-off for fourth place gave ‘‘Ella” a fairly easy victory over “Twinkle.” 1% ins. to the foot 6-metres. Mr. Levy has only had her a couple of months and has just found her form. Several new boats made their debut at Bradford including “Flying Spray,” a new and handsome craft designed and built by Mr. W. J. Daniels, who personally assisted her owner during the race. Another notable new boat was ‘Twinkle,” designed by Capt. Turner, who nandled the craft with her builder and owner, Mr. Len Smart. “Twinkle” isa remarkably clever design but was handicapped by a very poor mainsail We shall hear more of her later on. Members of the Bradford Club, who were not sailing themselves, very ably assisted the visitors, and we must specially mention Messrs. L. Watson and §S. too who both acted as mates to Mr. Levy. Finally we must mention those gentlemen who most ably carried out the duties of Officer of the Day, Assistant Officer of the Day, Starters and Scorers. Our old friend Mr. Cuthbert Paine acted as Officer of the Day with Capt. F. W. Lazell as Assistant Officer of the day These names are sufficient to guarantee that these arduous and responsible posts were adequately filled. In their duties the O.0.D. and Asst. O0.0.D., had the able assistance of Mr. J. A. Brown of the Bradford M.Y.C., and Mr. E. E. Marshall of the Highgate M.Y.C. An Interesting Challenge. During the Bradford Regatta, Mr. McPherson(Hon. Secretary, Scottish M.Y.A.) mentioned the 14rds 6-m. class in the course of conversation with Mr. Len. Smart, Captain of the Cardiff M.Y.C. Mr. Smart immediately stated that he would build one of this class and on behalf of Wales challenged Mr. McPherson for a race in connection with the 1929 Bradford Cup event. Mr. Le Flufy of Dublin then stated that he would take up the challenge on behalf of Ireland and also build specially for the occasion, and Mr. Vernon Dawson of the Bradford Club enquired where he could get hold of one of this class to complete the quartette of nations of the United Kingdom. This promises to be a very interesting event and we hope to be in a position to make an announcement about the prize later. Yorkshire Sailing Waters. We hear that there are three good dams for sailing in the vicinity of Halifax, and that Cold Edge Dam, Mixenden, isactually used for the purpose. We should be glad to have any information on the subject, also to know whether there is a club. May 1928 17 The Model Yachtsman. A SAILING MODEL CLIPPER OF A FAMOUS SHIP. By Paymaster Lt. Cdr. W. F. BEHENNA, R.N. In my article published last month about my East Anglian trip with the small 6-m. ‘‘ Martin,” I omitted to mention a most interest. ing and clever model made by Mr. H. D. Wheeler of the Norfolk and Norwich M.Y.C. This mode] of the famous clipper “Cutty Sark” is a full rigged ship and her hull is an exact scale model of the original. For the purposes of stability a fin with a lead bulb is bolted on when she is under weigh. Some of the superfluous details of rigging have been eliminated as the model is primarily intended to sail, and sail she certainly did better than 1 have ever seer any square rigged model ever do. Her sails and yards were retrimmed by an ingenious yet simple contrivance which braced them from the port to starboard tack, or vice versa, by pulling a lanyard. Much to my surprise she reached and ran faster than several good 10-raters, and only lost the beats by the few seconds required to brace her yards round when she came to the lake side. The photos show her reaching in a strong breeze and running before a light wind, and should delight those readers of THE MODEL YACHTSMAN who are old shellbacks. The e Model Yachtsman. May 1928 a wy owes ay < = Cy Greer eee ar oe| To tinea 18 re Nees = SSS ~~ BRISTOL CHANNEL AND WESTERN NOTES. (Correspondent, C. E. WITCHEL). LONDON JOTTINGS. (Correspondent, A. C. Davison, A.M.1 C.E.) Bristol M.Y.C. The Annual General Meeting of the Club was held at Hort’s Cafe, Broad Street, Bristol, on March 9th. Commodore Averay N. Jones was in the chair and there was a good muster of members. After the formal business was concluded, the Officers The delegates to the Bristol Channel Branch gave proceedings at the recent Annual a report of the General. Meeting, and of the decision of the Channel Branch to hold a competition for the “Sabrina” Cup, for models of the 10-Metres (Combined) Class, on the sailing water of the Bristol Club on Easter Monday ; and a competition for the Challenge Cup for models of the 80 C/m Class at Highbridge on Whit-Monday. The Secretary reported in.regard to correspondence he had had as to the “ Model Yachtsman,” and in response to his request for subscribers all members present paid the first year’s subscription for the new (Bravo Bristol._—Ed.) The following list of fixtures for the present season was drawn up :— April 9. “Sabrina” Cup (10-Metres Combined Class), Bristol Channel Inter-Club Race at Bitterwell. ,, 14. “Enchanted” Cup. 6-Metres. , 21&28. 10-Rater Cup and Commodore’s Picture. May 5 & 12. 10 Rater Cup. Commodore’s Cup. ,, 19 & 26. Bishop Cup. 80 C/m. , 28, Whit-Monday. [Bristol Channel Inter-Club Race at Highbridge. 80 C/ms. June 2 & 9. Commodore's Picture. 80 C/m. Bella Donna Cup. July 14. 18-footers. Class). Commodore's Cup. bined Class). Aug. 6. Open Handicap. ,, 11 & 18. 24” Class Cup. ,, 29. Bishop Cup. Sept. 8& 15. 10 Rater Cup. », 22. 30” and 80 C/m. (Com- 80 C/m. Pembroke Cup, » 25. (Combined 10-Metres. ,, 21 & 28. Wapping Anchor. (Commodore’s Cup). 80 C/m. on the knock-out plan and sixteen Yachts entered, the The Club has recently obtained a aumber of new members, many of whom have joined as ‘ Juniors,’ (ie, under 18 years of age). The Club is doing its best to encourage the youngsters with a view to obtaining young blood for the sport. The membership is increasing and the Club promises to have a good season. MY. S:A:; (Kensington). April 7th, “Dacia’’ Cup. This Open Club event is regarded as one of the most important races in the Metropolis. This year the M Y.S.A. were favoured with exceptionally good sailing conditions, as there was a fine E.S.E. sailing breeze which caused all the competitors to carry second suits. During the day this strengthened to half a gale with heavy squalls ’ at the end of the match, when storm suits would have been an advantage to all the yachts. The wind gave a dead peg to windward and a run, ~so that the possible with eight entrants was 35, mint The leading yachts, * ‘White Heather,” Mr. A. W. Littlejohn, and ‘‘Meteor,” Mr. C Drown, both“ot the home Club, did not by any means have matters all their own way, as last year’s winner, Mr. Hinchcliffe of the South Eastern M.Y.C., with 20 points, and Mr. Child, of the South London M.Y.C., with 18, were always dangerous. Afterthree anda half hours’ ,, 16. Logan Cup. Handicap. ,, 23. Bishop Anchor. 10 Raters. , 30 & July 7. Forest Gate M.Y.C. The Club season opened on March 9th with an ordinary Club Race. The “Victory” Bowl Race, which is open to any Yacht with a sail area not exceeding 100 square inches for every lb. weight of hull, was sailed on March 17th The competition is winner being one of the home Club. appointed last year were re-elected en bloc. publication. Sl O SOP AA) Qn h hard sailing a party of twenty-two were entertained to’ lunch by the M.Y.S.A. April 14th. General Meeting. This was held in the Club House with the Commodore Mr. A. Littlejohn in the chair. After routine business, the question of adequate fire insurance on members’ boats was raised, and a sub-committee appointed to investigate and report Mr. H. B Tucker moved, seconded by Mr. C. Drown, that the club join the London League, and a letter of invitation from the League was read. Decision on this matter was postponed until the next General Meeting. Saturday before Whitsun at 2-30 p.m., and continues on Whit-Monday at 10-0 a.m. NORTH OF ENGLAND M.Y.U. Sydney Park M.Y.C. This Club opened its season at Cleethorpes on April 6th, when, no doubt attracted by the fine weather, there was a good muster of competitors and specta- tors. The wind was light and variable from South to N.W. Result :—‘“ Thais,” H. Chanter, 5°; ‘‘ Doris,” S. Roberts, 3; “‘Annie,” J. Bradley, 2; “Len,” A. Pearson, 2; “Thistle.” W. Twyman, 2; “Athenia,” H. Parker, 1. carried out by Scorer. The duties of Commodore were Mr. W. Carter with Mr. Lennard as SOUTHERN UNION NOTES. (Correspondent, Pay Lt. Cdr. W. F. BEHENNA, R.N.) Southampton M.Y,C. Readers are requested to note that the new Hon. Secretary of the Club is: Mr. J. Flory, 6, Shireley Road, Southampton. Solent M.Y.C. March 10th. Arberry Rose Bowl for Combined Metres Class. This was sailed on the Canoe I.ake, Southsea Wind moderate N.E., giving a run anda beat. Scores: “Nike,” G. Kimber, 30; “ Auster,” Adml. O. F. Gillett, 26; ‘‘Eastward,” F. Crane, 21; “Tara, W. Shell, and “Alice,” G. Arney, 19; “Tritona,” G L. Williams, 11; “Bellerophon,” H. G. Pyne, 9; “Frasquita,” J. Wilkinson, 5. O.0.D, W. Arberry. March 17th. “Victory” Cup for 12-m. Being St. Patrick’s Day, Mr. H.G. Pyne sported a bunch of shamrock at his mast head and won the Cup, “Darthula,” H. G. Pyne, 12; “Z’moya,” Cdr. Behenna. and ‘“‘ Miranda,” W. Shell, 10; ‘““Majoie,” J. Wilkinson, 6; “Chum,”J Brooke, 2, Gosport M.Y.C. During the winter the lake has been practically empty with a view of clearing the weed for the International Races and other important events. Sailing started at “aster. The Club has decided to hold an Open Race for the A-class at Whitsun, and Admiral Gillett, c.B., has been asked to act as O.O.D. Entrance fees will be 2/- per boat and entries must be sent to the Hon. Secretary (Mr. W. Halliday, 12, Haslar St., Gosport), at least fourteen days beforehand. Racing starts on NATIONAL 19 . The Model Yachtsman. May 1928 Canoe Lake, Southsea. During and after Easter, Model Yacht Racing will be greatly handicapped as the rowing boats will again be on the lake. The Portsmouth M YC. gets Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings up to 1-0 p.m., and the Solent M.Y.C. every afternoon from 2-0 to 5-O pm. and a separate lake is solely needed, and would greatly add to the ameneties of the town. 10-RATER Personally I do not believe that the model should be a copy of the real yacht, or vice versa. Both ideas have been tried in practice and failed. There is an essential difference between the two in that the model has to sail in the same strength of wind as the full size boat. The model will, therefore, need a proportionately greater displacement in order to stand up to its sail area. For instance if one examines the I.Y.R.U. real boat classes, they will be found to differ from the generally accepted model version of the rule. Thedevelopment of larger craft under the L.& S.A. rule was in the direction of longer length, smaller displacement and sail area. This simple and easily understood rule caters for the racing man, and has been in use since about 1887. One would, therefore, expect that after the lapse of forty years, we should have reached full development possible under it. This is not so, however, and a description of the competitors in the first 10-rater Regatta would equally well serve for those taking part in this year’s Championship. Saturday It is a great shame that after the effort of model yachtsmen to obtain this lake, it should be used for rowing boats in this way, CHAMPIONSHIP. By Wi]. EF (March. 24th, Forest Gate Model Yacht Lake). Model yachtsmen differ considerably as to which is the best type of model, but this only adds to the variety of our sport, and also on occasion to the amusement of readers of model yachting journals. Some think the model should be a replica of the full-size craft, others believe that there is scope for the model in testing designs for yachts, and others again consider that a model yacht is purely a racing machine. In addition to these, others give play to a fertile imagination in the broadcasting weird and wonderful rating rules designed to produce their ideal craft. In its wisdom the M.Y.A. caters for most of these. alternate \Pucr 30. O1D: It is well known that in the smaller classes of real yachts the introduction of centreboard skimming dishes ultimately led to the rule being changed. How would a full sized 10-rater appear to-day, were the formula still in use with the experience of the last forty years at our disposal? I think that the result would be vastly different from our 10-rater models, which have altered so little that boats built about twenty years ago can still hold their own with recently built craft. It may be partly to the fact that there seems so little possibility of being outbuilt that the 10-rater owes its continued popularity. Actually we find the same boats, and sometimes the same owners competing year after year with varying success, and ‘“‘ XPDNC,”’ one of the competitors, is the original craft of that name designed nearly twenty years ago. This year’s Championship provided a _ good afternoon’s sport although only three Clubs were represented. One or two of the yachts developed a curious homing pigeon tendency, and did a right about turn to starting line, much to the edification of spectators and perfection of their skippers’ vocabularies. There was a slight South Westerly wind and the results were :—‘‘Scandal,’’ A. Kingsmill, Forest Gate M.Y.C., 22; ‘“‘ XLNC”’ E. Edgeley, South London M.Y.C., 14; “ Lily B,” W. Bliss, F.G.M.Y.C., 13; ** XPDNC,” J. Lane, Highgate M.Y.C., 13; * Livonia,’’ W. Bullock, H.M.Y.C., 8; ‘‘ Sunstar,’’ Wi Brock..S.L.MLY (Gs 5: The O.0.D. had the assistance of Johnson and Higginson of the F.G.M.Y.C. Messrs. (Half-Full Size). Sections spaced 4°56 inches. Section Plan. May 1928 The Model Yacthsman ‘Frolic.”’ 21 A-Class. This month we have pleasure in publishing the body plan of this yacht enlarged to half full size. There was a misprint in our notes about her last month. In the original design the sections were spaced 4.56 ins. apart. The difference between the figures given on “Frolic’s” Rating Certificate and her design is accounted for by the fact that the boat came out 1 8 Ibs over her designed displacement. She sailed so well on this that it was deemed advisable not to alter her at all as to hull but to reduce the s.a_ to bring her into rating Anyone building to the design would be well advised to take this additional displacemeut Designed by J. G. FELTWELL. “Frolic.” A-Class. We have pleasure in publishing a photo showing “Frolic.” May 1928 The Model Yachtsman. ut Deottish Pace age. & By Wanzi Kavyae As there have been a number of enquiries as to what my pseudonym ‘ Manzi Kanya’ really means, the Editor has asked me to shed a little light on the subject. This name is taken from the Ama Xosa or Kaffir language. A literal translation would be ‘Smiling Waters’ but it implies reflections on the water such as are seen on a fairly calm day when yachts are riding at anchor or becalmed. After this explanation readers need not try to read it backwards or solve it as an anagram, or hunt up the old Greek Grammar. I may say that in giving this explanation I feel somewhat of a spoil-sport as at least one gentleman said that he had more fun with this name than he usually got from his football coupons ! WEST OF SCOTLAND M.Y.C. The Club has now issued its programme for the season, and though in many respects it is the same as last year, this season there are not quite so many fixed races, and a number of evenings have been set aside for racing with visitors, who will be very welcome if they care to come along to Whiteinch. In the interest of the sport, Messrs. Robert Ballantyne & Co. have very kindly shown ‘‘ Ranza ”’ in their window. This boat is a new small sixmetres which has just been built for the Vice Commodore of the Club, Mr. J. A. Stewart. I have had the pleasure of seeing her and she is one of the bonniest pieces of workmanship in Scotland. She will remain on show until she goes to Whiteinch to be tuned up for the first race of the season. VICTORIA M.Y.C. This Club share the Whiteinch Lake with the W.S.M.Y.C. and started their season on April 17th with a Club race. When I passed the lake I noticed that there was an excellent turn out to enjoy the fine sailing breeze. Most of the members appear to have been very busy during the winter, and the yachts looked remarkablyspick and span. “Ranza,” 6-m., Designer, GOUROCK M.Y.C. Unfortunately this Club are somewhat out of touch of the Glasgow Clubs and it is hard to get news of them. I recently met some of the members and received an invitation to attend their Open Regatta on May 19th. I hope to report on this event in ““ THE MODEL YACHTSMAN ”’ in due course. OPEN REGATTAS. The usual number of open regattas will be held this year and it may be as well for me to tabulate them here. April 28 Queen’s Park, 12-m. May 5. Victoria M.Y.C., 12-m. May 19 Elder Park M.Y.C., 12-m. May 26 W. Scotland M.Y.C., 12-m. Aug. 28 S.M.Y.A. Championship at Alexandra Park, 12-m. Sept. 15 Robertson Challenge Cup at Victoria Park, 6-m. (13”=1 foot). Sept. 29 M.Y.A. British Championship, 12-m. Details to be announced later. Through some misunderstanding one or two regattas clash and fall on the same dates, but I trust that something may be done to overcome this, so that each event will be available to all. BRADFORD CONFERENCE. Though all details of the Conference held between the representatives of the M.Y.A. and the S.M.Y.A. at Bradford are not yet available for publication, I am disclosing no secrets when I say that our delegates were received very cordially, and that on both sides there is a feeling that we should get together and work together. Some points of the proposed arrangement may need modification or thinking over, but a verv great step has been taken towards a complete understanding. This cannot fail to be to the benefit of both Associations and the sport generally, and it is to be hoped that by this means members will be brought into closer touch throughout Great Britain. (13 inches Eng. Captain A. TURNER, 1 foot). RN, (See Text). Photo: J. A. Stewart. May 1928 _SAIL-MAKING 23 The Model Yachtsman. AND SAIL STRETCHING. designs available that the embryo model yachtsman should have no real difficulty in getting one to suit his requirements. In this connection, the publication of plans on a large scale in ‘ THE MODEL YACHTSMAN ” will be most helpful, and the splendid series of designs which have been arranged for, will place first-class lines within reach of everybody. Assuming that the yacht is built from a satisfactory design, it is, therefore, only necessary to set up an efficient sailplan to ensure her being successful. I may say that I have sometimes seen well-known and successful models with proved reputations, temporarily crippled in the hands of a strange skipper, which proves my contention that half the efficiency is due to the rig and the way it is set up, and that this important point is sadly neglected by many. Those who have been at the sport many years, know its value and give it the attention essential for success. Now the first step towards efficiency of rig is well-cut, well-made sails. Sail-making is an art and forms a special branch of model yacht equipment. Many an amateur, who can build an excellent hull, cannot turn out a good suit of sails. Fortunately for these, there are several professional sail-makers who can be relied on to make thoroughly satisfactory sails, and those who are doubtful of their own skill in this respect, will be well advised to have their sails made for them. The attributes required for successful sail-making are practice and patience, and though the novice may lack the practice necessary to turn out really tip-top sails, if he has sufficient patience and follows out the instructions given, there is no reason why he should not turn out a moderately good suit at the very first attempt. The material used for the sails of racing yachts is a special union silk cloth. Many model yacht clubs keep a roll of this for the benefit of members and it can also be obtained from some of the firms whose advertisements appear in this Magazine. The striped cotton material, which is often sold by model shops as sail-cloth, may be all very well for small and unimportant ‘models, but is not nearly good enough for the sails of any yacht intended for-racing. » rae | The leech of the sail has a hem which should be the narrowest possible, and if your sewing machine has a hemmer this should be used for the purpose. You will, therefore, require to allow twice the width of this when cutting the leech. The other edges of the mainsail are bound with very strong pure linen tape about § inch wide. The object of this is to prevent the sails being pulled out of shape. The other sides of the sail are, therefore cut without allowance for hemming. The head of a gaff mainsail and the foot are cut straight but the luffs of all sails require to be cut very slightly hollow, about 4 inch being what is recom- mended by Mr. Daniels in the article on Sails published in Messrs. Percival Marshall’s Manual on Model Sailing Yachts The exact amount will of course depend on the size of sail and the amount of flow desired. To bind a sail, you- first of all fold your tape carefully down the middle and crease it sharply. The raw edge of the sail should be folded in about } inch and laid lightly inside the binding. One corner is then tacked in position and pinned to the table. The binding is then pulled taut and the edge of the sail is placed right into the fold, care being taken that the material is not stretched but just its natural length. It is now pinned along this edge. Using silk for the sewing machine, a row of stitches is now run along the inside edge of the binding. After the other edges have been bound, a further row of stitches is put along the outside edge of the tape, which will take the creases out of the binding. In making a jib, the after leech is hemmed and not bound, as is also the foot, but the latter has a line of tape straight across from tack to clew, just the roach being hemmed. The actual selvedge forms the leech of the spinnaker and the foot is hemmed. The next step is to insert the necessary eyelets in the sails, and for this purpose the holes should not be punched out but pierced with a bodkin. Batten pockets are then put on as required by the sail plan. The battens used are thin flexible cane, and should be just a little short of the length of the pocket, as if the sail gets wet and shrinks and the battens are ‘too long; the sail will be pulled out of shape and ruined. ie eee hem. owes As regards the hull of the boat, provided this is reasonably well-built and that the surface is adequately smooth, it becomes entirely a question of design. Now-a-days there are so many excellent Se: In order to attain skill in handling his craft, the novice is advised to sail on every possible occasion and in different weathers. Constant practice alone will give knowledge of what to do under all circumstances. Further, every boat has her own idiosyncrasies, and even the most expert will not get the best results until he knows his model and her little ways. First pin your cloth down on a drawing board of suitable size, the kitchen table, or a floor covered with linoleum, stretching it just sufficiently to take out all creases. From the sailplan you proceed to lay off the shape. This must be very carefully done as a mistake cannot always be rectified and may entail spoiling the cloth. Use a well-pointed pencil for this, and remember that the leech (after side) of the sail must be parallel to the selvedge of the cloth. Almost all sails, now-a-days, have B roach (outward bow) to the leech, and in marking out the cloth for cutting, you must be sufficiently inside the selvedge to allow for this and also for the ow By Cuas. Drown. In the performance of a yacht, whether model or prototype, it is generally accepted dictum that the factors which make for success are :—first the man, second the sails and gear, and third the hull. $000 ees 24 The Model On modern Bermuda sails it is usual to have a wire jackline up the mast and along the boom instead of using eyelets and a lacing. White metal hooks of the hook-and-eye family are used for this purpose. Rings are also placed up the luff of the jib for the stay to pass through. Our sails being ready and assuming that the spars are complete, we are ready to bend on. Particularly with new sails, this is a very important matter and requires great care. Let the sails lay evenly and comfortably along the booms with the clew out-hauls easy. If these are taut, you will spoil the sail. The same applies to the hoist of the mainsail. Check that your mast is properly shipped and the shrouds a trifle slack, and set up the forestay. Final adjustments can now be made to shrouds and forestay, taking care that the mast is not bent out of the straight. For tuning-up, select a sunny day if possible with just a nice wholesail breeze. As the sails stretch naturally, you can take up the slack on the outhauls. If you pay attention to these important details, your sails will retain their shape until they are worn out, providing they were properly cut in the first place. More sails are ruined in the stretching than in any other way. After you have finished sailing, remember to ease up your halliards and outhauls as otherwise you will take the life out of the sails. leave this until the race is over as by then the damage will be done. Again when you have a new suit of sails, it is better to have a separate set of spars to bend these on, and use the old sails until the new ones are properly stretched and ready to take their place. Never enter a race with entirely new sails that have never been stretched, as with such a handicap you would require to be exceedingly lucky to win. In conclusion may I advise the novice to pay attention to his rig in every detail, and lét simplicity and efficiency be his motto if he seeks success in the fascinating sport of model yachting. Burgees and Racing Flags Armorially Considered. (continued from page 25). a personal touch by counterchanging. It is not desirable to appropriate any person’s arms, and Code flags have the merit that their simplicity suggests the early days of armory. Modern armory tends to become complicated, and the more complicated the less discernible. But a few simple arms have come down the centuries, and Mr. Scrope of Danby, for instance, may well be left in undisturbed possession of one of the simplest and grandest of the old coats—Azure, a band Or. Therefore, let us keep to the simplest designs; armorially correct, but not colourable imitations of armorial banners borne by right heraldic, and our racing flags will be the more distinguishable across the waters of a model yacht lake. a. If you are obliged to sail in wet weather, as soon as your sails become even slightly damp, ease away the outhauls and see that the battens are not too long and pulling the sail. If they are, attend to them at once and shorten, It will be too late to May 1928 Yachtsman. PAUL ma DE Be Ay —s “Craigla”’ off East London. From a Drawing by G. W. MuNRO. The Model Yachtsman. May 1928 BURGEES AND ARMORIALLY 25 RACING FLAGS CONSIDERED. By JOHN A. STEWART. Armory, the science or art of depicting in a proper manner the signs and emblems appertaining to shield and banner, should bea subject of interest to model yachtsmen. When designing a burgee or racing flag a little armorial learning is far from being a dangerous thing. For the present purpose there is no need to drink deeply of the heraldic spring, but the subject once taken up is likely to become an abiding source of pleasure and instruction. A second-hand copy of any of the smaller works on Ileraldry can be picked up for a shilling or two, and all the knowledge necessary to prevent mistakes being made can be attained in the course of a few evenings’ reading. The rules are simple and ancient enough to satisfy the most conservative. The primary rule is that colour must not be charged upon colour nor metal upon metal. There are two metals, gold and silver, termed Or and Argent. The colours are: — Gules (red), Azure (blue), Vert (green), Purpure (purple) and Sable (black). Of the furs, Ermine (white with black tail spots) is the one most likely to be used in flags. In the description of flags it is neither necessary nor desirable to use the technical terms. Yellow and white for the metals, and red, blue, etc., for the colours, are correct and understood by all. arrow and crown) isanexample. The burgeeshould, if possible, denote the object, locality, or nationality of the club, or at least have a meaning of some kind Possibly a suitable local as well as artistic merit. emblem, or a nautical one, may be found, and the “livery colours” (derived from the principal metal and colour in a coat of arms) of a nation, county, town, or patron, may determine the colour scheme. In any case, the design should not convey a wrong impression. Racing flags afford scope for personal taste and knowledge. Nothing could be simpler or more appropriate than the red chevron on white used as a racing flag by the Marquis of Ailsa. Thered chevron, the ancient arms of Carrick, is the principle charge in the arms of this noble patron of model yachting, and it serves the desired purpose better than the complete banner with cross-crosslets and royal treasure would do. Lloyds’ Register of Yachts gives colour plates of burgees and distinguishing flags of yachts. Many of these flags are good, others indifferent, and a few appalling. The flags of the International Signal Code may be considered, and some of them might be given (continued on page 24). The “blazen” or verbal description is a concise method of describing the field of the flag and the charges borne thereon. The field is always mentioned first, and then the charges in due order. ‘‘White, a red cross,” and “Blue, a white saltire,” are the blazons of the national flags of England and Scotland respectively. If it be desired to charge a red cross ona blue field, it is necessary to edge (fimbriate) the cross with a metal —white in the well-known case of the Union Flag—in order to obey the primary rule already mentioned. LBurgees and racing flags are, or ought to be, simple in character, and the blazon should offer no difficulty. The saltire or cross of St. Andrew is the national badge of the Scot and the cross of St. George is the badge of the Englishman, while the blended crosses of the three patron saints denote the Briton. Naturally, the cross and saltire are popular charges in the armory of the two ancient kingdoms and in British burgees and racing flags. Blue and white, derived from the national flag, are Scottish colours, and red and white are English. The field of a flag may be parted after the manner of the saltire or the cross, the latter case being the same as quarterly. When a distinctive local emblem is not available or practicable, the design of a burgee may well be based on the national cross. Great variety of design is obtainable by means of parted fields of two or more tinctures; by “counterchanging” and other effective armorial methods of treatment of field and charges. In the middle ages the Rebus was Portacd Fields, and, a favourite form of armorial expression, and its use might be revived. This form of badge is a pictorial allusion to the name of the bearer, and the simple and effective burgee of the Royal Dart Yacht Club (an A:G-LAW+SAMSON 4yow COURT 26 May 1928 The Model Yachtman. Letters intended for publication must be brief and to the point. They should not exceed 500 wordsin length and must be written on one side of paper only. Correspondents are requested to read our note on this subject on page. 28. Two boats can hold certificates for 1,500 sq. inches of sail, and one may have actually 1,500 A Suggestion. whilst the other has only 1,425 inches. It, there. fore, seems as makers of Rating Rules are not SIR, May I offer a suggestion ? It is that when ever you publish a set of lines the designer be invited to write some notes, explaining the method of their construction. Take the lines of the A-Class model ‘Frolic’ published in the April number, one wonders if there is any scheme underlying their development? Is there any special importance for instance in the manner cf the striking of the diagonals — shown by the way only in the body plan? Is she based on a displacement curve? Or is she simply the artistic creation of Mr. Feltwell’s brain, hand and eye, based solely on experience, and unaided by any system ? These are questions that always present themselves when examining any design, and their answer frequently of more interest than the design itself. content with their own province of securing fair racing, but endeavour to coerce designers into making what they themselves consider a good type, and prevent the skipper making the best use of his sails. My indictment of the present system is based on several grounds. Firstly, it is not common sense as the rule says that all space inside the forestay is sail. Consequently, if the designer wants to take his full allowance, he is tied to shape and must fill the foretriangle as nearly down to the deck as possible. Surely appearance is one of the functions of a designer? A headsail with the foot raking upwards parallel to the boom is smarter, and if it contains no more area, why should he be penalised ? We will certainly put Mr. Tatchell'’s suggestions Again the measurement of the fore triangle and marking of mast position prevent the skipper from making the best use of his sails. It is argued that he should not be allowed to run his jib out to balance a badly designed craft, but why? The function of a skipper is to get the best out of his boat, and if he has the skill to score by rearranging his sails, why should he be debarred ? In any case a boat cannot be perfectly balanced for beating and reaching with one position of the sails Why should this adjustment not be as permissable as an adjustment of the helm ? not always care to make these known. In any case 1t must be remembered that the designer loses his copyright in a design when it is published. The adoption of the obvious plan of measuring actual area of sails, which is the measure of real propelling power, and allowing it to be used as seems best, would simplify everything and do no harm. I hope you will be able to publish a design by this talented designer to the real yacht racing rule, say a 1% six, such a handy little model. Yours, PERCY TATCHELL. 29, Parkstone Gardens, S.W.5. before the designer of ‘‘Frolic.”’ It must be remembered however, that though most designers have certain principles on which they work, they may We will certainly consider the publication of a 6-m design rin. to the foot scale.—Edilor. A Plea for Rational Sail Measurement. SIR, Accepting the axiom that the simpler the rules necessary to secure fair competition in a sport the better, our system of sail measurement seems to need revision. At present it is as complicated as such a simple subject could be and is not even what it pretends to be. I doubt very much whether the L. & S. A. rule is not now misapplied, as it seems probable that it was originally framed to measure actual L.W.L. and actual S.A. Apart from the fact that our present system is not above criticism on mensuration grounds, I think it would be better to get rid of our present peculiar plan of measuring a space, calling it sail, and then imagining that 15 per cent. of it had evaporated. There is only one rule that the wind takes any cognisance of—what there is to blow against. I will, therefore, conclude with the slogan ‘‘ Actual area and any position ! ”’ A, C, DAVISON. May 1928 The Model Yacthsman THE MEASUREMENT A-CLASS j INTERNATIONAL MODELS. We much regret that there were a number of misprints in the article on this subject which appeared We now have pleasure in publishing illustrations of the water-line finder, dry measuring machine and in our April number. quarter beam spot finder, which were referred to in All of these were on page 4. Section V. The last five lines of this paragraph were printed at the top of the second column. Section VII. continued at This section should have been the top of the right-hand column instead of below the diagram, and we printed : snsiead or. q OF 27 Section Pr tion This should - IX. I aaa ere Bauer's article last month. As mentioned, Mr. Bauer can supply complete ‘scale drawings giving all measurements required to make the apparatus, for 1/9 post free. have followed : | rien tami 5k : Those who find the average rating follow would also rule hard | to be advised to get The Model Engineer of 28th April Pp and 5th| May, May, 1927, 1927, inin which they will find an article on Rating Rules, which not only explains their purpose and meaning but also contains a list of all formulae that have ever been used in this country. ite | ; Brass rule SKETCH OF WATER LINE FINDER SKETCH SHowinG How THE Ya BEAm Buttock SPoT iS Not SKETCH SHOWING ALSO FOR SIDE BARS TAKING Net FOR TAKING FREEBOARD BEAM on THE | | ate ee GENERAL 1 we Model Engineer on 4th August, 1927. We hope that with this explanation our readers will be able to follow the article in question. H. I.Y.R.A. Models with details of all apparatus required was published in our esteemed contemporary The — 4°81 = 95°81 VIII. Section VII. W. An article by Mr. Bauer on the measurement of 100 = 4°81 = 95°19 100 Mr. t& FOUND AND MEASURED scale. Ly, AMIDSHIPS: te Scale Apparatus used in measuring the A-elass, , The Model Yachtsman. 28 ADJUSTMENTS IN At the recent I.Y R.U. Conference a provision was adopted for real yachts prohibiting the use of outriggers for headsail sheets, and the use of the spinnaker boom as a bowsprit by being fixed down at the outer end when the boom is right forward. A further Conference will be held in the autumn when the questions of height of jib-hoist, area of reaching foresails and balloon jibs will be discussed. In addition to these matters, the possible revision of the I.Y.R.U, formula by deletion of the D and G THE MODEL FORMULA. factors, will be discussed. Though it has been said that the ultimate figure of the divisor is known, nothing has yet been officially published, and it may very well happen that no alteration of any kind wilh be made Although the provisions as to the duration of the rule prevent any alteration coming into force before 1930, it is quite likely that this question may be settled with the other matters next autumn. We trust this may be so, as model yachtmen are anxiously awaiting the official pronouncement as to what is going to happen about this very important matter. YACHTSMAN_ On April 2nd, being the occasion of the launch of THE MODEL YACHTSMAN, a very successful Dinner was held at Carr’s Restaurant, Strand, London, W.C. Messrs. Percival Marshall and W. C. Runciman of The Model Engineer were amongst our honoured guests, and many well-known model yachtsmen were present including Pay Lt. Cdr. W. F. Behenna, R.N., who came up from Portsmouth for the occasion. 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