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The Model Engineer and Amateur Electrician: 1902

Details on technical instructions for fitting and rigging a model yacht, including diagrams for components like gaff jaws and bowsprits. The text also includes news and event updates from the Sheerness Conservative Model Yacht Club and the Bristol Model Yacht Club, outlining race results and class rules for the upcoming season

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Forest and Stream: 1898

Model Yacht Racing Union of North America: Model yachtsmen established a formal Union to standardize designing, sailing, and racing.
Governance: Managed by a council of seven, the Union elected Com. E. Flynt as Chairman and George F. Pigott as Secretary.
Structure: Open to all recognized North American clubs, with powers primarily advisory until ratified by two-thirds of member clubs.

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Forest and Stream: 1896

American Model Yacht Club - A period of high competitive activity and administrative transition.
Outing Trophy Race: The first challenge for the Outing trophy took place between the yachts Dolphin (defender) and Wave (challenger).
AMYC Season Opener: Held on May 30 from the club's new salt-water station, the races were hampered by measurement delays and a faulty measuring tank.
Perpetual Challenge Trophy: A formal challenge from the Wave Crest Model Yacht Club was received for the AMYC Perpetual Challenge Trophy. The challenger, a 43-inch yacht named Ripple, prompted the AMYC to schedule trial races to select a worthy defender.

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Forest and Stream: 1895

Revised Articles of Agreement and Sailing Regulations for the American Model Yacht Club (AMYC) Perpetual Challenge Trophy, finalized in late 1894 and early 1895.
Trophy Purpose: Established to stimulate the scientific design, building, and sailing of model yachts to determine the relative merits of different forms regarding speed and seaworthiness.
Eligibility & Challenges
Technical Specifications
Measurement & Handicap
Racing Rules

Read MoreForest and Stream: 1895