Loyalty to the Sport by Otto B. Upyonda
Plastic Boats – A Reality:
Introduction of Bakelite-molded
Draft vs. Beam (Joe Patey):
Concern over extreme designs
Club News: many
Glues and Adhesives: Phenol resin adhesives, Cold-setting resorcinol
Boats for sale (Cheerio II design hull).
Tools available (Power Joiner).
Requests for used yachts.
Freeman Santos – Production & Policy.
Shoulders to the Wheel (James Warrell)stronger cooperation
Centers of Effort and Lateral Resistance (Otto B. Upyonda):
Methods for calculating these centers using areas, levers, and moments.
Sail and Power (W. Moyes & D. Lyon):
International Feature - Hands Across the Sea
Club News: Rhode Island, Chicago, Berkeley, Mill Pond, Detroit, New England.
New Plans for Builders
New Plans for Builders: M-Class, X-Class
Technical Tips
Community Updates: Reports on regattas, club activities, and international interest in model yacht racing, including events in Norway and Canada.
Technical Guidance: Detailed instructions on sail and vane adjustments, tacking techniques, and charts for different sailing conditions.
Accessories: sails, fittings, spars, and rubber stamps available for purchase.
Design of model yacht sails and their efficiency.
Steering gear improvements (Braine and vane systems).
Tips for tuning rigs and handling varying wind conditions.
Notes on new designs and upcoming events.
Accessories: sails, fittings, spars, and custom designs available.
Popular Mechanics Trophy and other regatta results listed.
Articles on hull design, sail proportions, and performance optimization.
Emphasis on tuning rigs. Notes on resistance, stability, and keel design for speed.
News from various clubs and updates on new designs (e.g., Six-Metre “Wasp”).
Commentary on sportsmanship and racing etiquette
Tips for building competitive models and improving performance.
Annual Meeting Highlights
Race Reports
Technical & Design Notes
Community & Editorial
Warning that the magazine may cease publication after February 1947 unless subscriptions and contributions increase.
Tips for publicity displays to attract new members.
Detailed instructions for Synchronous Sheet Control rigging for efficient sail adjustment.
Notes on new designs and active members.
Mentions international interest from New Zealand and Britain.
Emphasis on sportsmanship and cooperation among skippers.
Article: Why I Like the X-Class by Don Lyon.
Supplement: “Broom V” Design
Stainless steel soldering, balsa for vane feathers, Bakelite for skegs.
Notes on publicity and park improvements for better sailing conditions.
Humorous feature: Model Yacht-O-Mania (comic play in three acts).
Bits of Oakum: Nautical terms and practical tips for model yacht building.
Limerick contest announced for readers.
