But to return to the Show. There were both Class A and 50-800's, a fine cruiser model, and ten models from the Irvington M.Y.C. One of these planked on one side only, so as to plainly show the inside construction of a planked job to the layman.
The Pacific Northwest M. Y. R. A. are in a sense International. They include Clubs from both sides of the border and make use of the M. Y. R. A. A. sailing rules.
The venue bids for 1938 look interesting. So far Charles Farley, secretary of the M.Y.R.A.A., has heard from the Berkeley, Cal., M.Y.C. and the Long Beach, Cal.,
M.Y.C. asking for the National Championship event of the 50-800 Class.
Pigeon, has made it possible for all model yachtsmen to place boats on display at the Sportsman’s show, which is being held at Grand Central Palace, New York City, on February 18th and 19th.
I have discovered a novel method of carrying the thrills of model yachting right
into the clubhouse. The idea is useful, not only for teaching beginners the principles of sailing, but also for re-enacting situations that have cropped up in past
regattas, so members could study the conditions that were involved.
In the ladies’ race, sailed in “tournament” style, with 35 models in the water at one time, Mrs. T. I. Sythoff of the L. I. M. Y. C. won first place, and 2nd place went to Mrs, J. Fulton of the same club.
YES SIR! Frank Anderson of Red Bank M. Y. C., racing in home waters, again lifted the Heisler Cup.
No matter how good your model racing yacht, it cannot do its best without properly made sails. Here we tell you how to select the proper material, how to cut, hem and reinforce the sails for the popular 50-800 Class model yacht.
