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- Call for a National Challenge Trophy: The editor urges clubs to contribute funds to raise a valuable Challenge Trophy to be sailed for annually. The preferred measurement rule for competition is the Length and Sail Area rule, adopted by the Y.R.A..
- "Model Yacht Making for Beginners" continues with a detailed guide on positioning and fitting the lower and top masts.
- A "Brief History of the Belfast Model Yacht Club" is provided, detailing its original founding around 1860, its demise in 1864, and its successful revival on March 1st, 1882.
- Regatta Reports: The edition covers recent race results
- Club Register: A list provides the different measurement rules used by various clubs.

- Detailed coverage of recent Whitsuntide and early summer races from London clubs
- "Model Yacht Making for Beginners") with practical advice on hull construction, fitting, or rigging for model yachtsmen.
- Standardization Call: Editorial content advocating for standardized measurement rules (likely favoring the Length and Sail Area rule) and greater cooperation among clubs, possibly repeating the call for a national Challenge Trophy or a Model Yacht Racing Association.
- Correspondence: Letters from readers discussing various topics, such as ballast, sail design, or local club formation.

- There is a call for correspondents to offer suggestions on reforming model yacht measurement rules, following a proposal by Mr. A. C. Gaffikin (Belfast).
- "Brief History of the Liverpool Model Yacht Club" is featured, detailing its founding in 1862, its split in 1863 to form the Victoria M.Y.C., and its eventual adoption of Y.R.A. Tonnage Rules in 1878 and 1883.
- A report on the Albert M.Y.C. Exhibition at Hull praises the quality of the local models and highlights five Y.R.A. scale models lent by the Liverpool M.Y.C..
- "Model Yacht Making for Beginners" series provides detailed instructions on painting the hull, ascertaining ballast weight, constructing deck beams, and making and casting a lead keel.
= Regatta Reports: Includes results from the opening races of the season.
- A review of the book, Model Yachts and Boats, their Designing, Making and Sailing by J. du V. Grosvenor.

- The editorial argues strongly that model yachting is a respectable, useful, and competitive pastime, not "childish". It stresses the need for model yachtsmen to boldly push their sport forward to gain public recognition.
- "Model Yacht Making for Beginners" series provides detailed instructions by "Buttercup" on how to prepare and smooth the second half of the hull and then how to hollow out both halves.
- Measurement and Reform: An editorial section discusses the dissatisfaction with the Y.R.A.'s current measurement rules for full-sized yachts, which has led to "unparalled leanness" in design. It argues that the sail-area-and-length rule should be made compulsory to address the issue.
- A correspondent specifically requests a uniform measurement rule be adopted by all Model Yacht Clubs across the UK to facilitate inter-club competition.
- New Sail Plan: A simple, effective, and beautiful three-sail plan (foresail, mainsail, topsail) is presented, along with detailed spar dimensions and cutting instructions.
- Club Reports:

- A "Brief History of the Kingston Model Yacht Club (Hull)" is featured, detailing its formation in 1881. The formation of the breakaway Albert M.Y.C. in 1883 is also mentioned.
- The start of a serialized article, "Model Yacht Making for Beginners," by "Buttercup" is included, which focuses on building a 2ft. 6in. model yacht in halves. This first part details selecting yellow pine wood, preparing the tool kit (gouge, oilstone, small American plane, spokeshave), and shaping the deck-plan and sheer-line on the first half of the hull.
- Discusses the current debate over measurement rules in full-sized yachting, noting that the "wordy war" on the subject is waged fiercely. It provides details on the New York Y.C.'s measurement formula, based on Dixon Kemp's design.
- Club Reports:
- The Kingston M.Y.C. is holding its Annual Exhibition of new models from March 17th to 22nd at the Sailors' Institute.