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- 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.