Now, when a boat is hard pressed, the heeling of the boat, combined with the "twist" of the sail, results in the sailcloth being more horizontal than vertical: and then the pressure on the sail is more downward than sideways.
A simple plan for building a model yacht of
extreme lightness, I think, will be of use to
any readers of these pages. a style of
boat is not untried, for my own boat, Shark built from these lines last year.
It is always advisable to use a single headsail. There are, of course, some theoretical advantages obtained by the use of the two headsails; but the chief one, namely that the wind will not collect in the belly of a smaller sail, is scarcely applicable to a model.
Model yachting is flourishing in San Francisco, centered around Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park. Despite being only six months old, the San Francisco Model Yacht Club has gained such popularity that the city allocated $22,000 for a dedicated new lake.
Details on technical instructions for fitting and rigging a model yacht, including diagrams for components like gaff jaws and bowsprits. The text also includes news and event updates from the Sheerness Conservative Model Yacht Club and the Bristol Model Yacht Club, outlining race results and class rules for the upcoming season
The Model Engineer and Amateur Electrician serves as a technical and community retrospective on the state of model yachting at the turn of the century. The writing captures a period where model yachting was transitioning from a casual pastime into a sophisticated, regulated sport with standardized engineering principles.
Model Yachting Supplement. In introducing to our readers this Model Yachting Supplement, we are making an experiment, the success of which depends almost entirely on the way in which our efforts are supported by those for whom we are endeavouring to cater in this section of our journal.
Model Yacht Racing Union of North America: Model yachtsmen established a formal Union to standardize designing, sailing, and racing.
Governance: Managed by a council of seven, the Union elected Com. E. Flynt as Chairman and George F. Pigott as Secretary.
Structure: Open to all recognized North American clubs, with powers primarily advisory until ratified by two-thirds of member clubs.
AMERICAN MODEL Y. C.—Forest and Stream Exhibit
