Category Model Yachting Monthly (1945-1947)

Publisher: The Model Yacht Racing Association of America
Place of Publication: Massachusetts, USA
Dates of Publication: March 1945 – February 1947
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English
Continues as: Model Yachting (1947-1949) with Volume 3, Issue 25 – March 1947.

Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 2, Issue 21 – November 1946

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.

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Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 2, Issue 19 – September 1946

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.

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Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 2, Issue 18 – August 1946

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.

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