line, and Psyche (Messts. Fait and tluntley) second. 
Five minutes later Psvche gave up, rather waterlogged. 
Crayfish (Messrs. Clayton and Bean) was far away to 
leeward changing jibs, and did not hear the gun. How- 
ever, the six minutes she lost at the start were easily 
spared, and she rounded the windward mark at the 
Ganges about 5m. ahead of Galatea. A broad reach to the 
eastern mark and a run home resulted in no other 
change, and the powerful ballasted Crayfish finished an 
easy winner, with Galatea 6m. astern. 
On Monday six of the craft present sailed in a race 
given for them by the committee of the Looe regatta. 
Unfortunately for Crayfish she lost her ccnterplate just 
before the start, but made a very fair show with a floor 
board as a substitute. In the light wind the canoe Prucas 
IV. (Mr. Laws) simply lost the rest of the fleet, but 
the actual order of prize winning is not yet settled, pend- 
ing oflicial measurement. 
Many very pleasant little cruises have taken place, and 
many more are on the programme. To-morrow, weather 
permitting, all hands are going to the Helford River, and 
will camp out for the night there. So far the attendance 
of men and craft has not come up to the expectations 
of those who have been to aU the trouble of arranging 
this meet. Of the yawls present Crayfish, Galatea and 
Psyche are well known, while Portmanteau (Mr. Ogilvy) 
and Walrus (Mr. Arnott) are fresh to the meet. Among 
the canoes are Prucas IV. and Solitaire, and of course 
the two famous Lilys of our veteran qomniodore, Mr. 
Hartley. 
So far the Falmouth meet has been favored with mag- 
nificent weather, and in this respect it seems likely to 
form a record in the history of the Association. Un- 
fortunately, the number of members who have availed 
themselves of the chance of such a glorious holiday as 
we are now enjoying is rather disappointing. When 
one sees the crowds of young fellows who dawdle about 
a fashionable watering place, crawl round golf links or 
even the more energetic who can enjoy scorching in 
an atmosphere of dust along a crowded, sun-baked high- 
way, it seems strange indeed that so few can be found 
to support the healthier and more enjoyable sport of 
canoe cruising and camping out. Whatever the reasons 
may be, the B. C. A. officers are working hard to find 
them out, and to make the meets better attended. How 
difficult their task is may be gathered from the opinions 
expressed at a recent representative gathering. About 
half of those present thought the fault was lack of racing; 
the other half were equally certain that it was due to the 
number of races held, which prevented men from finding- 
time to cruise, fish, sketch, etc., without undue hurry 
from morning to night. 
My hurried report last week dealt with three races; this 
one will deal with four more, and others are to follow, 
but first let me speak of one of the most enjoyable events 
the Association has ever held. This was the cruise on 
Wednesday last to Helford River, one of the most beau- 
tiful harbors in the West. Through the good offices 
of Mr. Cecil Lane we had received the offer of an excel- 
lent camping ground above Helford, and other hospitali- 
ties from Mr. Blaney, the vice-commodore of the Royal 
Cornwall Y. C. About ii :30 A. M. ah hands got under 
way, and with a fresh S.E. breeze and a good ground 
swell in the bay made a fast and pleasant voyage to the 
new camp, about eight miles, Only two shore tents 
were taken, and one of these was carried in Prucas IV. ; 
the other men slept in their craft. Soon after pitching 
camp we all sailed or paddled off to explore the many 
lovely little creeks which branch of¥ the Helford River. 
To those who know this spot no words are needed, and 
to those who do not no words will convey a fair im- 
pression of its beauties. Of one creek near the camp, 
Abraham's Bosom, otherwise Port Navas, I will only 
say that it is well named; no shelter could be more 
perfect. 
That evening Galatea, whose owner, Mr. P. Nisbet, 
had been recalled to London some days previously, re- 
turned to camp, and on Wednesday morning sailed back 
with him and Mr. Hodder to the Helford River. They 
had a rough and exciting passage, but their performance 
was eclipsed by our veteran commodore, Mr. Bartley, 
who about the same time paddled back to the head camp 
in his well-known Lily. About midday all hands went 
to help to work the seine net, owned by Mr. Blaney, and 
a very interesting afternoon was spent with it; bass, 
red and gray mullet, plaice, dabs, eels, smelts, sprats, 
cuttlefish, sea adders and other curiosities were hauled 
ashore. Afterward a very pleasant hour was spent on our 
host's yacht, the Eagle, and a big basket ot fish was 
presented to us. AU this meant that a late start was made 
for home, and it was 8 o'clock when we left the mouth 
of the Helford River, the flood tide nearly done, and a 
light head wind and heavy tumbling ground sea. Mr. 
Ogilvy, in Portmanteau, like a wise man, at once gave 
up the' pretense of sailing, and rowed home, arriving 
first; Prucas came second, about ii P. M., and the rest 
at nearly 12 o'clock. 
On Friday, Aug. 11, a very quiet morning about camp 
was followed by a company cruise round to Falmouth 
Harbor, where the local sailing club's regatta was being 
held. A race for B. C. A. craft had been kindly given 
by the committee, and the course was entirely within the 
narbor, which meant a lot of dodging of the hundreds 
of craft anchored there. Galatea won first prize; Prucas 
IV 4S behind her time allowance, second, and Psyche 
third prize. In the evening the committee drew up the 
programme for the B. C. A. regatta, and announced the 
entries and time allowances for the Lough Erne chal- 
lenge cup. These were as follows (rating being taken 
thus: L. O. A. -f S. A. -i- 6000, time allowance on scale 
of old Y. R. A. rating) : 
Rating. Handicap. 
Galatea, P. Nisbet 'Jo scratch. 
Crayfisri, H. Clayton f^^tch. 
Prucas, G. W. taws 3 0 Ob 50 
Psyche. D. Fair. .. 25 0 10 10 
Portmanteau, Mr. Ogilvy 23 0 12 10 
Solitaire. A. E. Wale 13 0 2o 10 
Saturday, Aug. I2, the day of our annual regatta, 
opened with a strong E.S.E. wund and brilliant sunshine 
as usual. Soon after ii the craft competing for the 
challenge cup were afloat and ready for the gun, but 
just before the first one Psyche was seen to drop her 
J?6PlfiSt AMD StttfiAM. 
M 
inainiail and signal fot help. Solitaire teached over to 
her and found she had carried away her sternpost rudder 
and was helpless. Solitaire then ran down between the 
guns to tell the committee to send a boat to Psyche's as- 
sistance, but nearing the rough beach hit hard on a sharp 
rock, and unknown to her skipper got badly holed. 
Two minutes later the second gun went, and Crayfish 
was first across the line, closely followed by all the 
others. 
The course, which had been measured of¥ with great 
care, was from the camp to the St. Just Buoy, a dead 
beat out; thence to a markboat off Mcssack Sands and 
back to the starting line, both legs being broad reaches, 
three times around. After a close start the boasts soon 
spread out in short tacks, but in ten minutes Solitaire 
was so badb^ waterlogged that she had to retire and 
find out and start repairing her damage. This re- 
duced the fleet to four. At the St. Just Buoy Galatea and 
Crayfish had a good lead on Prucas. On the reach to 
the Messack mark Prucas closed up the gap,, and if she 
had stayed instead of jibing would have caught Galatea 
before rounding the home mark. As it was there was 
little between them, but again Galatea made good work to 
windward, and held a long lead at the St. Just mark. 
Once round this, however, Prucas came flying along at 
such a speed as the writer had never seen a canoe or yawl 
equal, rounding the home mark with a lead of 40s. Once 
more G,alatea's good weatherly qualities took her to the 
St. Just mark first, but the flying Prucas, on the two last 
legs, reached past her like a bird, and crossed the win- 
ning line irn. 25s. ahead. Meanwhile Portmanteau had 
been going very well, and seemed to have a fair chance 
of saving her time; she failed to do this, but secured 
second prize. Crayfish, last year's cup winner, was doing 
the best she could with an old centerboard in place of 
the one she lost at Looe regatta, but was quite out of her 
proper form. The official timings were as follows: 
First Second 
Start. Round. Round. Finish. Rating, 
Crayfish 11 40 45 12 14 15 12 47 30 1 21 10 .45, 
Galatea, ,^d prize.. 11 40 48 12 10 35 12 44 40 1 17 15 .45 
Prucas. winner 11 40 47 12 11 10 12 44 00 1 15 40 .3 
Solitaire Withdrew. 
Psj'che ...4» ...Withdrew. 
Portmanteau, 2d prize.. .11 41 00 12 15 30 12 49 .53 1 24 20 . 23 
The most remarkable feature of the race was the very 
fast time in which it was sailed, viz., ih. 34m. 53s. by 
Prucas, and by Galatea in ih. 36m. 27s. As the record 
for the same distance in R. C'^C. cup races open to 
racing machines is ih. 50111., I believe, this time is all the 
more creditable to cruising craft. 
After lunch a tug-of-war between the fourteen B. C. A. 
members and twenty-one Ganges boys resulted in a nar- 
row victory for the B. C. A. The shore race in oilskins 
and sea boots was amusing to the spectators, but hot 
satisfactory to those whose big boots would come off. 
It was won by Mr. D. Fair by a foot from Mr. Ogilvy. 
The next saihng event secured five entries only: Gala- 
tea, Crayfish, Portmanteau, Walrus, Solitaire (who had 
quickly repaired her damage). A good start, and a fast 
race resulted in a win for Galatea, with Crayfish second 
and Solitaire third. There were no time allowances 
for this race, and the prizes were given by our old friend 
Mr. Aydon, whose presence in camp was heartily wel- 
comed. Another sailing race over the same course (3 
miles) took place immediately after. This was from 
moorings with sails down. Solitaire was much the 
quickest under way, but being moored a long way from 
the line only crossed is. ahead of Crayfish. Galatea 
again soon worked out the usual windward lead and 
won the race, Prucas being second and Crayfish third. 
Monday, Aug. 14. — x\fter some short excursions to 
\'arious places all hands mustered at 5 P. M. for the 
annual meeting. After the usual passing of reports, which 
showed the Association to be in a sound financial posi- 
tion, Mr. T. H. K. Bartley was re-elected commodore, 
Mr. P. Oliver vice, and Mr. Harold Clayton rear- 
commodore. A long discussion on the question of a 
permanent headquarters for the B. C. A. then took place. 
It was then resolved that a sub-committee, consisting 
of Messrs. Bartley, Lane and Nisbet, be empowered to 
make all preliminary arrangeroents, and to select a site 
and report upon it to the annual meeting in London next 
spring. Such a home is not intended to interfere with 
the usual meets in any way, but to provide an attraction 
for those members who cannot take their holidays at the 
time our camp is held. Photographs and other particu- 
lars of camp sites for next year were laid before the meet- 
ing by Mr. Clayton, who advocated Strangford Lough, 
and by Mr. Thorpe (by letter), who strongly urged the 
attractions of Holland. The decision will not take place 
until the London meeting in the winter or spring. At 
7 P. M. the annual dinner was held in the large marquee. 
On Tuesday, the 15th, all hands went out cruising in 
search of camp sites, the most suitable one being dis- 
covered at St. Mawes, near Falmouth, and photographs 
were taken of it by Mr. Clayton. The weather still re- 
mains magnificent, and only two showers haven fallen in 
the last three weeks. 
Fixtttfes. 
SEPTEMBER. 
6. Norwalk, open, Norwalk, Long Island Sound. 
7 to 11. Interlake Y. R. A., meet, Put-in-Bay, Lake Erie. 
9. Royal Nova Scotia, open handicap, Halifax, N. S. 
9. Atlantic, Gould cups, Sea Gate, New York Bay. 
9. Seawanhaka Cor., fall race. Oyster Bay, Long Island Sound. 
9. Larchmont, special, Larchmont, Long Island Sound. 
9. Hull, Mass., open, Hull, Boston Harbor. 
9. Winthrop, cruise to Hull, Winthrop, Boston Harbor. 
9! Wollaston, handicap, Wollaston, Mass. 
9-10 Y. R A. of Massachusetts, rendezvous and sail, Hull, 
9. Wood's Holl, club. Wood's Holl, QuisseU. 
9. Burgess, 3d cham., Marblehead, Massachusetts Bay. 
10' Penataquit Cor., knockabouts. Bayshore, Great South Bay. 
14.' Newport, ladies' cruise, Newport, Narragansett Bay. 
16 American, fall regatta, Milton Point, Long Island Sound, 
le" Philadelphia, cup, Philadelphia, Delaware River. 
16 Corinthian, Phila., knockabout, Essmgton, Delaware River. 
23 Corinthian, Phila., knockabout, Essington, Delaware River. 
23 Riverside, fall regatta, Riverside, Long Island Sound. 
24 Williamsburgh, annual fall regatta. Bowery Bay, L. 1. Sound. 
27' Taunton, ladies' day, Taunton, Mass. ' 
30. Corinthian, knockabout, Essmgton, Delaware River, 
ocreBEH. 
3-B-T, New Yorfe, Aroeriea Cnp roatcbes, Sandy Hook, 
TiiE tiew jgit. cla^5 oi- tkt Great Lakes, ftude up of 
the twelve yachts designed for the Canada cup con 
test, offers an interesting field of study for all advocates 
of the girth rule, especially those on the other side of 
the watei'. With the exception of the one detail of the 
measurement of a portion of the centerboard for girth, the 
rule is identical with the present linear rating rule qf 
the British Y. R. A., and the class is only ift. smaller 
than the Y.. R. A, 36ft. class. While in England the 
waterline length of a 36-footer is from 30 to 31ft., in the 
new 35ft. class it has been cut as low as 24ft., the 
majority of the yachts being from 27 to 28ft. AVe hope 
later on to be able to publish the lines of some of the 
best of the new class, with such information as will give 
grounds for a critical study of the interesting develop- 
ment of the rule. With the data now at hand it is 
impossible to discuss the question fully, but there are 
several points which show on the surface. Though 
plainly under-canvased, the keel boat Beaver was almost 
a match for the centerboard boat Genesee in the very 
light weather in which all the races were Sailed; and if 
the claims of the Genesee crew of the ability of their 
boat in strong breezes be accepted, it may be assumed 
that the two radically different types are practically equal 
in speed. If, as seems probable now. Beaver represents 
the fastest type of keel boat which can win under the 
rule, it certainly has failed of the end looked for by 
many, as she is very little more than a fin-keel in internal 
space. At the same time, she is of a safe and generally 
seaworthy type for the lakes. 
The centerboard boat Genesee illustrates very forcibly 
the point made by Mr. John Hyslop some time since 
throngh the Forest and Stke.mm, that while the meas- 
urement of girth does not of necessity place a premium 
upon a larger area of midship section, in certain types it 
actually imposes a penalty upon an increase of area The 
hull girth of Genesee is the minimum, owing to her very 
shallow section, being but 11.75ft., or almost the exact 
figure of her beam, 11.63ft. If an attempt be made to im- 
prove her by deepening the body, giving a more roomy 
and abler type of centerboard boat, the result is an itji- 
mediate increase of the girth factor. In the keel types 
the reverse of this is the case, any filling out of the sec- 
tion from the fin or semi-fin to a wholesome S form de- 
creasing the girth measurement, though not to a ma- 
terial extent. 
There is no doubt that Genesee, Beaver and Minota 
are very fast yachts, and would hurry s6me of the leaders 
in the classes about New York and Boston. It would be 
a most interesting experiment if Beaver could be brought 
to New York, and as she is for sale at a moderate fig- 
ure, this would be easily possible if it were not for the 
foolish and cowardly Payne bill — now a law. Under this 
law. Beaver, if owned by an American citizen, would be 
compelled to enter and clear at every port, so that 
apart from the mere amount of the customs dues, it 
would be impossible to sail her day by day on Long 
Island Sound, as most of the time would be taken up in 
the formalities of the custom house. 
Shamrock^s Spars. 
On Friday of last week Mr. Barrie, the representative 
of Sir Thomas Lipton in New York, with Capt. Matthews, 
of the steam yacht Erin, went to Boston to charter the 
steamer Plymouth as an additional tender for the chal- 
lenging fleet. With this charter Sir Thomas will fly his 
flag over a fleet of nine vessels in New York Harbor for 
the next six weeks. Many estimates are being made of 
the amount of money which he wilh spend in the attempt 
to secure the America Cup, but they are necessarily verj' 
vague. The total outlay on both sides will; however, run 
up to an enormous figure. The following, from ' the 
Tribune, gives some idea of the outlay in the one detail 
of spars for the challenger; 
The unlimited expense Avhich Sir Thomas Lipton is 
lavishing on his quest of the America Cup was in evi- 
dence again when two sets of rigging and four suits of 
sails were brought to port ,on Saturday and skilled work- 
men arrived from foreign yards to make the challenging 
yacht ready for the races. Three ocean liners brought 
the material and men from British ports. The Etruria 
brought the carpenters sent by Fife from the Fairlie 
yards, and they were taken to South Brooklyn in the 
steam tender Nonowantoc, which met the Cunard liner 
at her pier. Ratsey and Lapthorne, of Cowes, perhaps 
the greatest sailmakers of the world, sent over six skilled 
'men in the St. Louis from Southampton. The St. Louis 
also brought several wagon loads of picked material. 
This included twelve bales of sails, one steel backstay 
runner, one gaff saddle, one throat bolt, one brass sheave, 
two galvanized iron sheaves, three steel and aluminum 
spars, two wooden spars and foreplates. 
Besides the above, which were entered on the ship's 
manifest, the St. Louis brought over a lot more of in- 
teresting material for the Lipton boat. From the Wool- 
ston Naval Works, near Southampton, she brought the' 
Shamrock's racing spars of aluminum bronze. They were 
carried on the upper deck, tightly lashed and wrapped in 
slats and canvas, where they could be measured by any 
of the passengers. 
These spars are cylinders made of closely riveted plates, 
The two lashed on the starboard side were a topmast and 
jibboora. The former is 71ft. long. In diameter it is 
I4in. in the thickest part, and it tapers to 4in. at the 
truck. What is meant by "the jibboom" is not well un- 
derstood here, because these 90ft. cutters do not carry 
jibbooms; but the spar that was shipped under this 
name is 55ft. in length, 5in. in diameter at its outer end 
and I2in. in diameter in its thickest part. 
The main gaff, also of the same material, is 67ft. 6in. 
long. Where the peak halyards attach it is I2in. in diam- . 
eter, and at the jaws end it is 7in. thick. At the peak ii 
is only sin. This spar and two club topsail spars were on 
the port side uncovered, and in places the brown paint ha^ 
been knocked off, showing the white metal underneath 
One of the metal poles, the club topsail yard, measured 
62ft. in length, and in its thickest part is loin. through 
The" club that will go with the same sail is soft, long and 
gin, in diameter, tapering to 3in, at each end. It is no: 
