The importance of choosing suitable names for vessels.
"Main-Top" analyzes sailing on the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens.
Detailed sail plans and specifications for a 20-ton model schooner and a successful racing sloop from Lowestoft.
The formation of a new club at Trinity College, Dublin.
An ongoing appeal for subscriptions to fund a general annual competition trophy.
Detailed discussions on yacht design.
Technical data, such as sail plans and hull lines, for successful models.
The "doings" of various clubs across Britain.
Advancements in equipment, such as the introduction of specialized model yacht sail-cloth
Reports on the growing popularity of model yachting abroad.
The growth of the Liverpool Model Yacht Club.
Formation of the "George" Model Yacht Club at the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens.
Debating rules of measurement.
A humorous yet practical account of the pitfalls of rebuilding old boats.
Updates on the American Canoe Association (A.C.A.)
Isolde: Detailed correspondence clarifies the dimensions of the 10-tonner.
Detailed sail plans for a Victoria Park Model.
A strong push for clubs to adopt Y.R.A. tonnage measurement.
British canoeing is "weak and ill," suffering from a lack of unity.
The appeal for a Challenge Trophy to act as a central goal for competitive model yachting.
"Buttercup" provides simple building instructions for beginners and a specific sail plan for a 10-ton cutter.
Milestones from the previous year.
The formation of several new clubs.
A specialized striped sail-cloth for models.
- Announces the creation of the Broughty Ferry Model Yacht Club at Claypots Ponds.
- Features a rebuttal to a correspondent named "Buttercup" from The Field regarding the Puritan vs. Genesta match.
- Provides detailed sail plans and advantages for Bermudian Cutter and Yawl rigs.
- 1886 Liverpool Exhibition: Details plans for the "Shipperies" exhibition.
- Covers recent match results from the Liverpool, Manchester, Serpentine, and Glasgow Model Yacht Clubs.
- Features a detailed article titled "Model Yacht Building for Beginners" by "Bunt," providing foundational instructions for novices in the hobby.
- Includes full-size body plans and sheer plans for a 10-ton model yacht, serving as a blueprint for builders of the era.
- Reports on the "Doings of the Clubs".
- Provides updates on canoeing items, correspondence, and a "Sale and Exchange".
- A contributor named "Rita" shares a modified rig designed for efficiency and simplicity, including details on combined halliards and down-hauls to reduce deck clutter.
- Describes a unique spinnaker "notion" for small canoes that uses a "figure 8" hook and a pointed boom.
- Technical advice is provided on topping lifts to prevent sails from falling overboard and reef-line setups that use double blocks at the foot of the mast for accessibility.
- A model builder named Mr. Farley received a cheque from the Crown after Buckingham Palace approved and purchased his six-foot superb model schooner for the Prince of Wales.
- Provides a detailed, numbered reference for the "Rigging of a Cutter," covering 43 specific components including halyards, stays, tackles, and sails (such as the spinnaker and topsail).
- Includes updates on club activities, yachting items, and canoeing news.
- Features sections for correspondence as well as "Sale and Exchange" for enthusiasts.
- Details of a successful 10-ton match held by the Serpentine Club at the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, noting a victory for Liverpool-designed boats.
- A discussion on the importance of accepting an umpire’s decision as final to maintain the spirit of the sport and avoid unsportsmanlike protests.
- The formation of new clubs in Port Glasgow and Dumbarton, alongside news of the Belfast Club’s dissolution.
- Proposals for a new model yacht handicapping system based on tonnage and depth, as well as instructions for beginners on mast and sail fittings.
- Commentary on the growing popularity of canoeing in America compared to England.
