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The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 4, Issue 3 – March 1887

The Model‑Yachtsman and Canoeist (March 1887 Issue Overview)
Editorial Notes
Yacht Measurement – Abolition of the “1730” Rule
Effects of the New Measurement Rule
Southport Marine Park and New Sailing Lake
Doings of the Clubs
Ulster Model Yacht Club – Annual Meeting
Kingston Model Yacht Club – Annual Prize Distribution
Serpentine Model Yacht Club – Annual General Meeting
London Model Yacht Club – Annual Meeting and Season Prospects
American Model Yacht Club (New York)
Liverpool Model Yacht Club – Annual General Meeting
“Watery Wanderings” – A Practical Canoe Cruise
Canoeing – Camp and Cruise
Editorial Notes and Comments (Canoeing)
Questions and Problems for Canoeists
A Common‑Place Cruise on Well‑Known Waters (Continued)
Hints on Canvas Canoe Building
Then to Now – History of Canoeing (Continued)
My First Canoe Cruise (Continued)
Free Water League
Correspondence – Model Yachting and Measurement Debate
Jibs and Sail Design – Correspondence
Steam Yachts – Correspondence
Exchange and Sale Column
Advertisements and Trade Notices

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The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 4, Issue 2 – February 1887

The Model‑Yachtsman and Canoeist (February 1887 Issue Overview)
Editorial Notes
The Challenge Trophy – Editorial Appeal
Doings of the Clubs
Clapham Model Yacht Club – Annual General Meeting
Kingston Model Yacht Club – Annual General Meeting
George Model Yacht Club (London) – Club Activity
Albert Model Yacht Club – Presentation to Secretary
Editorial Notes and Comments (Canoeing)
Camp Fire at the Mersey Canoe Club
The Wear Canoe Club – Annual Meeting
A Common‑Place Cruise on Well‑Known Waters (Continued)
Reefs – Canoeing Notes
Illustration Pages – How to Build a Canvas Canoe
Correspondence – Canoeing and Canoe Gear
Free Water League – Correspondence
Correspondence – Model Yachting and Measurement Debate
Exchange and Sale Column
Model Yacht Club Register
Advertisements and Trade Notices

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The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 4, Issue 1 – January 1887

The Model‑Yachtsman and Canoeist (January 1887 Issue Overview)
Editorial Notes – The New Year
Inter‑Club Cooperation and Exhibitions
Model Yachting in 1886 – Annual Review
Steam Models – Editorial Correspondence
Model Yachting at Gateshead – Editorial Appeal
Albert Model Yacht Club (Hull) – Annual Distribution of Prizes
Boston Model Yacht Club
Doings of the Clubs
A Common‑Place Cruise on Well‑Known Waters (Continued)
Reefs – Notes and Miscellany
Royal Canoe Club Dinner and Rule Changes
Tumble‑Home in Canoe Design – Correspondence
American Sharpies – Correspondence
Poetry – “Dawn to Eve on the Flowing River”
Correspondence – Canoes, Builders, and Clubs
Model Yachting in America – Correspondence
Measurement Debate – Correspondence
Steam Yacht Correspondence
Exchange and Sale Column
Model Yacht Club Register
Advertisements and Trade Notices

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The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 3, Issue 12 – December 1886

The Model‑Yachtsman and Canoeist
Editorial Notes – Models Running Off Their Helms
Editorial Notes – Club Progress and Current Events
Liverpool International Exhibition – Canoe and Boat Awards
Model Yachting on the Serpentine in 1859
Doings of the Clubs
Gateshead Model Yacht Club – Match Reports
Grimsby Model Yacht Club – Season Summary
New Club Announcement – Medway Model Yacht Club
Jarrow Model Yacht Club – Club Development
Kingston Model Yacht Club – End of Season Report
Canoeing – Lessons from Over the Sea
Then to Now – A History of Canoeing (Continued)
Illustration Pages – “Porriwiggle” and American Canoes
Free Rovers Canoe Club (Birmingham) – Club Activities
A Common‑Place Cruise on Well‑Known Waters (Continued)
Reefs – Editorial Notes and Anecdotes
Correspondence – Canoe Design and Equipment
Correspondence – Calls for Association and Cooperation
Correspondence – Model Yachting Performance and Measurement
Model Yacht Club Register
Exchange and Sale Column
Advertisements and Trade Notices

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The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 3, Issue 11 – November 1886

Editorial Notes
Model Yachting and Canoeing in America, 1872
Results of a Major Model Yacht Contest
Ten‑Ton Inter‑Club Match
Steamer Handicap and Private Matches
Liverpool International Exhibition – Model Yacht Section
Our Illustration Pages: Liverpool Model Yacht Design
Formation of the Anglesey Model Yacht Club
Serpentine Model Yacht Club Private Match
Doings of the Clubs
Canoeing: Winter Activities and Club Life
Reefs (Canoeing Commentary)
“Wear” Canoe and Canoe Zephyr (Part Continued)
Inquiry on the American Sharpie Canoe
Grindstone Island Canoe Meet, 1886
The Canadian Canoe
Editorial Reply on Canadian Canoes
Correspondence: Measurement Debate
Corrections to Previous Calculations
A Suggestion for Junior Model Yacht Clubs
Wave Lines in Model Yacht Design
Answers to Correspondents
Yachting Items

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The Model Yachtsman and Canoeing Gazette: Volume 3, Issue 9 – September 1886

Four new clubs were established in Jarrow-on-Tyne, Maryport, Carnarvon, and Menai Bridge.
50 yachts competed at Kingston M.Y.C., while the Maggie defended its title in Port Glasgow.
The American yacht Mayflower won the first trial to compete against the British challenger Galatea for the America's Cup.
A review recommends T. H. Holding’s new book on Scottish canoe cruising.
The issue includes comparisons of Galatea to its American rivals and a design for a 20-ton model yacht.

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The Model Yachtsman and Canoeing Gazette: Volume 3, Issue 8 – August 1886

A new club was formed at Holyhead, Kingston M.Y.C. reported regatta results, Port Glasgow M.Y.C. hosted an annual regatta.
A proposal was launched to raise £50 for a 10-ton model yacht challenge trophy.
Discussions include the "America Cup," comparing the performance of the British yacht Galatea against American "skimming dish" designs.
A lead-weighted rudder is highlighted as a reliable automatic steering device.
Detailed sail plans are provided for a 10-ton model yacht and a design for a twin-screw steamboat.

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The Model Yachtsman and Canoeing Gazette: Volume 3, Issue 7 – July 1886

Reports from prominent clubs, Kingston M.Y.C., and Serpentine M.Y.C.
Port Glasgow M.Y.C.: The competition for the Cameron Challenge Cup.
Notes on the Royal Canoe Club's activities and tips for cruising in the summer months.
A design for a 10-ton model yacht, featuring a lines plan and sail plan.
Debate the effectiveness of the "weighted rudder" versus other automatic steering methods.
The ongoing controversy over measurement rules.

Read MoreThe Model Yachtsman and Canoeing Gazette: Volume 3, Issue 7 – July 1886