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Forest and Stream: 1891
In the late 1880s, model yacht racing experienced a revival in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, marked by club reorganization and technical advancements in vessel design. The Philadelphia Model Y.C. in 1888 had 18 members and 26 yachts across sailing and steam classes. The American Model Y.C. in Brooklyn, based at Prospect Park and reorganized in 1887, adopted lead centerboards over traditional keels and used automatic tillers for downwind racing.
