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The editorial argues strongly that model yachting is a respectable, useful, and competitive pastime.
"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.
A correspondent specifically requests a uniform measurement rule be adopted by all Model Yacht Clubs.
New Sail Plan: A simple, effective, and beautiful three-sail plan (foresail, mainsail, topsail) is presented.
Club Reports.

A "Brief History of the Kingston Model Yacht Club (Hull)" is featured.
The start of a serialized article, "Model Yacht Making for Beginners," by "Buttercup".
Discusses the current debate over measurement rules in full-sized yachting, noting that the "wordy war" on the subject is waged fiercely.
Club Reports: The Kingston M.Y.C. is holding its Annual Exhibition of new models.