- Patsy Selected as American Challenger. For the first time in four years the selection of an American challenger was held under conditions similar to those under which the international contests are held in England. Because it afforded the necessary training, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool at Washington, DC, was selected for the elimination series.
Model Yachting Patsy Selected as American Challenger Fo the first time in four years the selection of an American challenger was held under conditions similar to those under which the international contests are held in England. Because it afforded the necessary training, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool at Washington, D. C., was selected for the elimination series. After three days’ racing, one day with light to moderate winds and the other two days with practically no breeze at all, the judges decided upon Shipper, owned by Joe Weaver, of the Central Park Model Yacht Club, to represent the United States at the Yachting Monthly Cup races at Gosport, England. Subsequently it was decided to send Patsy, the runner-up, instead of Slipper, with Joe Weaver as skipper, as the best combination. The regatta committee consisted of Thomas Moore, chairman; A. G. Buhrmann, C. Yeomans, H. E. Schofield and Harry Bosky. The following 14 yachts were entered: Yacht Club Owner Astoria…. . -Central Park C. T. Collins Patsy. . , A. B. Reynolds’ Slipper . . TTT Se 2 Huskie……..- Washington Yvonne . wae Beatrice…….. “ * Columbia = po ee ” Maya.. ge = Peerless… . .Boston Bostonia III… “ Mariposa. i . A. Weaver, Jr. J. A. Weaver, Jr. . H. Harrison . A. Potter Paul Scharf T. B. Amiss, Jr. B. R. Moore J. A. Branham A. W. Payne P. W. Fletcher, Jr. John Black * Did not start. . Moore T. Darling G. Owen |. A. Potter *, Trapp F. T. Wood John Black Wellin Tt Rindge F. T. Wood Little Rhody IIT Rhode Island A.G. Yankee Doodle. .Cleveland Designer F. T. Wood A. B. Reynolds Ardoene S. H. Cox F. T. Wood S. H.Cox Most of the yachts were new this year and represented the best in their localities. Here is a brief description of them. Siipper and Patsy were designed and built by their respective owners. Both boats had very short water lines, extremely light hulls and large sail plans. In the very light fluky breezes these boats were able to keep going at all times. Yankee Doodle was a most beautiful model in design and workmanship, almost an exact replica of a large rac- ing yacht. Bostonia ITI was a composite design of the two former yachts of that name. Yvonne was also a beautiful model resembling a large yacht and sailed remarkably well in light winds. Little Rhody IIT, Astoria, Peerless and Mariposa were typical Wood designs, with short overhangs and large sail plans. Huskie and Matte proved to be good light weather boats, well balanced and fast. Beatrice excelled in running with spinnaker set. Maya looks like a fast boat but she was not properly tuned up. Yankee Doodle, a new International Class A model designed by S. Houghton Cox and built by E. A. Bull, which showed much promise. The regatta opened Sunday evening with a get-together dinner at the historic Pierre Mill Tea House — a most enjoyable event. First Race, Monday, July 2nd Weather conditions were perfect, wind due west and fresh coming from the Memorial and giving a true beat and a run After lunch the breeze lightened and dropped steadily as the last yachts were finishing. However, there was a good chance to compare the speed of the several yachts. The Washington Club entries, as a whole, showed they had good speed. Many close finishes were held between Little Rhody III and Mariposa, Yvonne and Peerless, Matte and Shipper. The outstanding board of the day was the remarkable windward qualities of Bostonia III. Starting last with Mariposa, Bostonia III passed eight boats before crossing the finish line. Score at end of first day’s race: Patsy, 28; Slipper, 26; Bostonia ITI, 25; Beatrice, 21; Yvonne, 20; Yankee Doodle, 17; Maite, 16; Liitle Rhody III, 15; Peerless, 13; Huskie, 12; Mariposa, 10; Astoria, 3; Maya, 0. Second Race, July 3rd Wind N.W. and fresh at start which promised a good day’s rac- ing, butit soon shifted to S.E., which made racing very uncertain. At times all the boats would bein doldrums. When aimost at the (Continued on page 102) Photos © by Miller News Service, Inc. Patsy, owned by A. B. Reynolds, of New York, was chosen to go abroad in place of Slipper, where she will be sailed by the veteran Joe Weaver. 80 Joseph A. Weaver and his new model Slipper. As a result of the eliminations Weaver was selected to represent the United States at Gosport. Yechting August, 1928 Star International Championships (Continued from page 48) Last fall they in turn were defeated by Walton Hubbard, in the Tempe ITI, and for the first time in the history of the class the honors went to a West Coast fleet. It was freely predicted that if this ever occurred the eastern fleets would not send many challengers, but of the eleven Atlantic Coast Star fleets nine have already filed challenges for 1928 — three times the number that ever made the transcontinental trip in the opposite direction. Fleets from Cuba, Hawaii, British Columbia, and probably the Philippines, will be represented. Word has just been received that an application from a French fleet is on the way (The Flotte de Paris) and that France is very apt to be present, thereby giving Europe its first entry, with the chance of taking the event across the Atlantic. Model Yachting (Continued from page 80) finish line, several yachts lost races when a change of wind headed them back to the starting line. Astoria lost her mast in a collision and retired from the racing. Maya also withdrew. Score at end of second day’s race: Shipper, 49; Patsy, 44; Yankee Doodle, 44; Bostonia ITI, 40; Little Rhody III, 38; Peerless, 38; Yoonne, 37; Matte, 36; Mariposa, 30; Beatrice, 26; Huskie, 24; As- St. Louis, Mo., July 5, 1928 Johnson Giant Twin captures first in both | aang at Annual M. V. P. B. A. Regatta outfits in country Stop Johnson Big i ci Stop Joh: 7 _— also figure prominently heats of Free- nst fastest Twin second toria, 3. in other events. ” Olive Cycle & Motor Co. ohnson Big Twin wins Class C Free-for-All at Clear e Highlands and at Lucerne while Johnson Standard Twin wins 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Class B Free-for-All A. B. P. A. competition. B. H. Hebgen Co. Berlin, Germany, June 18, 1928 fehanos Big Twin wins coveted Carlshagen Challenge trophy at International Regatts, Lake Tem ee” Germany, winning first in Class C in each heat. F.J.Schussel Tampa, Fila., July 4, 1928 Johnson Motors make clean sweep in s B races at St. Petersburg Fourth of July Outboard Regatta takin first, second and third Stop Also take second and thi in Class C G. P. Moore Springfield, Mass., July 4, 1928 Baby Whale powered with Johnson ny Helin has big day at Fourth of July Outboard Races at Congamod Lake winning both s C and Free-for-All events Stop No one here will bet on anything now except your Big Twin Crandall Cycle Co. Recent Yacht Sales Reported by Lloyd’s Register of American Yachts Clinton, Iowa, July 5, 1928 Rofa, 39’ auxiliary schooner. Sold by Henry L. Tiffany to William Roos, of Pelham, N. Y. Bonito, 90’ power yacht. Sold by Alexander Laughlin to A. E. Van First, second and third places in Class C event of July 4th races won by Johnson Big Twins Stop Johnson Standard easy victor in Class B Hoffman Music Co. Bibber, of New York City. Seattle, Wash., July 4, 1928 _ Wild Cat IV, 56’ power cruiser. Sold by William T. Mann to Leonard Outhwaite, of New York City, and renamed Kinkajou. Julie M., 43’ Consolidated cruiser. Sold by R. M. Smith to Winslow ohnson Big Twin continues its string of victories in the acific Northwest winning first place in both Class C and Class D Fourth of July races here today Congratu- lations Pacific Marine Supply Co. Racine, Wisc., July 4, 1928 S. Pierce, of New York City. Johnson Big Twin won first places in Class C, Class D and Free-for-All events here today under sartoss of Racine Power Boat Association Guy H. Dixon f event of American Legion Water Frolic Stop Big Twin takes ist, 3rd and 4th in Class C and in10 mile Free-for-All Johnson 1st and Chatham, Mass., July 4, 1928 Sea Sled powered with stock Johnson Big Twin Class C Motor cleans up in Chatham-Cape Cod Outboard Regatta today Stop Very pleased with motor Frederick W. Proctor Johnson Motors are sold on thefree trial plan—with convenient payments ifyoudesire. Write for interesting booklet on “What You Should Have in an Outboard Motor.” JOHNSON MOTOR COMPANY 3665 Pershing Road, Waukegan, III. World’s Largest Manufacturer of Outboard Motors Export Division: 75 West Street, New York City nadian Johnson Motor Hoffars, Peterbo h, O Guus Co. Wemuberounh, Gen Com . i y _ td., Vancouver, B. C. ohnso Outboard ay, Motors OVER HALF OF ALL THE OUTBOARD MOTORS THAT ARE SOLD ARE JOHNSONS R. Schaddelee, of Grand Rapids, Mich. — rs” power cruiser. Now owned by Arthur O. Lipper, of New City. Priscilla, 65’ power cruiser. Formerly owned by G. R. Hemenridge; now owned by Clifford G. Ludvigh, of New York City. Evans Sporting Goods Store Canadian Joh M vy nny Distributors: Pestorong . Hilaria, 32’ auxiliary schooner. Sold by A. E. Van Bibber to Hubert ork Kenosha, Wisc., July 1, 1928 Johnson Standard Twin wins first and second in Class B 4th Third Race, July 4th Wind S.W., very light and fluky. At a special meeting called the previous evening it had been decided not to count all points won and lost from Maya, Astoria and Columbia, leaving only 11 yachts to race. Only one race was sailed and after it all resails were held. The final corrected score follows: Slipper, 36; Patsy, 34; Yankee Doodle, 34; Bostonia III, 30; Peerless, 30; Matte, 30; Yvonne, 24; Little Rhody III, 23; Mariposa, 17; Beatrice, 17; Huskie, 9. The Association wishes to thank Colonel U. S. Grant, 3rd, for his codperation in having the pool filled to the limit. It also wishes to thank Commodore Payne and the members of the Washington Model Yacht Club for their.many courtesies. Joun BLack San Francisco, Calif., July 5, 1928 \ Istar, 28’ auxiliary yawl. Sold by Gordon C. Prince to Dr. Malcolm Storer, of Boston. Tamerlane, 30’ auxiliary yawl. Sold by William F. Caesar, of City Island, to E. B. Gallaher, of Norwalk, Conn. Rusalka, 45’ power cruiser. Sold by Haywood P. Cavarly to Dr. James R. Reuling, of Bayside, L. I. Abnaki, 56’ Elco cruiser. Sold by Arthur W. Huguley to Walter M. Horowitz, of New York City. Bedouin IT, 49’ power cruiser. Sold by Louis H. Strouse to Richard Goldsmith, of New York City. Robin II, 47’ power cruiser. Sold by Frederick A. Henderson to Alonzo Jessop and Al Frodt, of San Diego, Calif. Radiant, 73’ power cruiser. Sold by Clifford R. Hendrix to John W. Hanes, of Néw York City. Saona, 46’ auxiliary schooner. Sold by Horatio Hathaway to O. M. Mitchell, of New York City. Doris, 76’ power cruiser. Sold by Walker P. Inman to Frank A. McHugh, of Wilmington, Del. Hunch II, 21’ sloop. Sold by Oliver B. James to Jerome Monks, of New York City. Sequoia IT, 98’ power yacht. Sold by Richard M. Cadwalader, Jr., of Philadelphia, to William H. Dunning, of Fort Worth, Texas. Consuelo, 38’ auxiliary schooner. Sold by J. Burr Bartram to A. L. Hoffman, of New York City. To be renamed Dazquirs. Medric, 42’ auxiliary yawl. Sold by Joseph Guild to Robert H. Taylor, of Hyannis, Mass. Senga IT, 30’ auxiliary yawl. Sold by William P. Sanders to Thornton Burgess, of Boston.
