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The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 7 – July 1891

Model Yacht Construction
Fitting and Rigging
Model Yacht Sailing and Racing
Doings of the Clubs
American Model Yachting
Design Competitions and Measurement Rules
Correspondence
Yachting Items (Full‑Size Yachts)
Model Steamers
Canoeing News
Canoe Club Regattas
Cruising and Camping Accounts
Illustrated Designs and Technical Features
Registers of Clubs
Sale and Exchange
Advertisements

Read MoreThe Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 7 – July 1891

The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 6 – June 1891

Editorial Notes
Model Yacht Construction
Fitting and Rigging
Model Yacht Sailing and Racing
Inter‑Club Matches and Trophies
Doings of the Clubs
Measurement and Rating Rules
Correspondence
Model Yacht Performance and Speed
Illustrated Designs and Offsets
Model Yacht Club Register
Canoeing News
Canoe Club Racing and Regattas
Cruising and Camping Accounts
Public Access and Boating Rights
British Canoe Association Affairs
Exchange and Sale
Advertisements

Read MoreThe Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 6 – June 1891

The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 5 – May 1891

Editorial Notes
Model Yacht Construction
Fitting and Rigging
Model Yacht Sailing and Racing
Design Competitions
Doings of the Clubs
Inter‑Club Matches and Challenge Cups
Model Yacht Performance
Correspondence
Yachting Items (Full‑Size Yachts)
Model Steamers
Canoeing News
Canoe Club Racing and Regattas
Cruising and Camping Accounts
Canoe Design and Fittings
Public Access and Boating Rights
British Canoe Association Affairs
Model Yacht Club Register
Exchange and Sale
Advertisements

Read MoreThe Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 5 – May 1891

The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 4 – April 1891

Editorial and General Notices
New Club Announcements
Bruce Prize Designing Competition
Judges’ Critiques of Individual Designs
Competition Results and Winner
Measurement and Tonnage Discussion
Challenge Cup Racing Report
Doings of the Clubs
Club Correspondence and Opinions
Yachting News and Commentary
Model Yacht Register
Canoeing Reports and Club News
Canoe Technical Articles
Canoe Cruising Narrative
Editorial Notes on Canoeing
Advertisements and Trade Notices

Read MoreThe Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 4 – April 1891

The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 3 – March 1891

Editorial and Publication Notices
Designing Competitions
Club Formation and Special News
Yacht Measurement Debate
Doings of the Clubs
Race Reports and Match Sailing
Correspondence on Measurement Rules
Technical Essays on Rating Systems
Club Yacht Register
Canoeist Editorial Transition
Winter Canoeing and Ice Sailing
Canoe Technical and Design Commentary
Canoe Racing and Club Life
Cruising Narratives
Letters on Canoe Performance
Trade Advertisements and Sales

Read MoreThe Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 3 – March 1891

The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 2 – February 1891

Editorial and Publication Notices
Designing Competitions
Club Formation and Special News
Yacht Measurement Debate
Doings of the Clubs
Race Reports and Match Sailing
Correspondence on Measurement Rules
Technical Essays on Rating Systems
Club Yacht Register
Canoeist Editorial Transition
Winter Canoeing and Ice Sailing
Canoe Technical and Design Commentary
Canoe Racing and Club Life
Cruising Narratives
Letters on Canoe Performance
Trade Advertisements and Sales

Read MoreThe Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 2 – February 1891

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.

Read MoreForest and Stream: 1891

The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 1 – January 1891

Editorial and Publication Notices
The Old Year and the New (Editorial)
Review of the 1890 Model Yachting Season
Designing Competition Announcement
Journal lllustrations and Editorial Portraits
Technical Essay: Tumbling‑Home Topsides
Doings of the Clubs
Detailed Club Racing Reports
Model Steamer Technical Description
Plans, Tables, and Offsets
Correspondence on Measurement and Rating Rules
Correspondence: Steering and Control Ideas
Editorial Reply to Correspondence
Waterproof Glue Company Challenge Trophy
Club Yacht Register
Canoe Cruising Narratives
Sea Canoeing Expedition Report
British Canoe Association Notices
Trade Advertisements and Sales

Read MoreThe Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 1 – January 1891

The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 7, Issue 12 – December 1890

Editorial and Publication Notices
Editorial Notes on Public Waters and Authorities
Inter‑Club Competition Announcement
Product Notice: Waterproof Glue
Challenge Cup Racing Report
Doings of the Clubs
Individual Club Race Reports
Season Closures and Prize Distributions
Correspondence on Measurement and Rating Rules
Correspondence on Competition Proposals
Exhibition of Model Yachts
Technical Letters and Design Calculations
Extended Debate on Tonnage versus Rating
Model Yacht Club Register
Editorial Notes on Canoeing Affairs
Design Dispute: The Canoe Aquila
Canoe Cruising Narratives
Northern Canoe Club Reports
British Canoe Association Notices
Editorial Travel Essay: Oxford Sailing Reach
Trade Advertisements and Sales

Read MoreThe Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 7, Issue 12 – December 1890