Vintage Marblehead Coordinator’s Report: Spring 1999
This report discusses three new suggested changes to the VM rule and gives details on sail measurement and "headboards".
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Vintage Marblehead Coordinator’s Report: Winter 1998/1999
This report discusses the new VM rule based on the 1954 M Class rules. It gives details of the Traditional/High Flyer split around 1945 and discusses the "controversy" over the spade rudders. It also talks about possible changes to the rule and whether there might be meassurement certificates.
R/C Vintage “M” Class Racing Rules Format for Redd’s Pond
This is an early R/C Marblehead rule "to stimulate thought and discussion about the topic of Vintage R/C rules. " They were written specifically for Redd's Pond.
Ranger and Bithell Win for the USA
Charley Williamson looks back to 1948 and the Yachting Monthly Cup
Main Sheet: Our online editor takes the mystery out of carving your own mast
The article focuses on how to design and carve an effective mast for a model yacht, emphasizing that it’s a commonly misunderstood part of construction.
Radio Controlled Model Sailboat
This article was originally published in the Radio News April 1948 issue. It shows how good we have it now with our out-of-the-box radio systems.
Theoretical Vane Setting
Most of us set the vane hit or miss; some adjust it according to the actual wind direction, and wonder why the boat refuses to steer the course desired. A few skippers have discovered the principle that a boat does not sail on the true wind, that is, the wind shown by the wind-sock or flag.
The Design of Model Yacht Sails
Surprisingly little has been written about the designing and effect of sail-plans as applied to yachts, but periodic fashions in sails seem to come and go, and each in turn is hailed as the best yet.