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MONOTYPE DESIGN FOR CLUB NANTIQUE DE NICE. BY F. PICAMILP, ESQ., 1900. 
the breadth and draft are moderate. In order to outbuild 
such yachts under existing rules one of two courses may 
be followed : If the area is preserved, thus doing the same 
amount of useful work in propelling the same displace- 
ment, one or both levers may be greatly increased, 
in most cases in large yachts the draft being 
increased to make a fin-keel. As a matter of course, the 
added sail thus carried gives greater speed, but not 
through any legitimate improvement in designing. The 
other course is to retain the existing breadth, draft and 
sail area, but to boldlj' cut away the area of section un- 
til there is really but a canoe hull to drive instead of 
the former roomy and comfortable yacht. 
In the Hyslop formula displacement does not appear 
directly, as the same end is obtained by the use of the 
area of midship section. The relations between the two 
are so direct and apparently so fixed by the laws of 
naval architecture that they are practically convertible 
factors, either being used as may be most convenient. 
Given a fixed area of midship section, the displacement 
of any existing yacht may be quickly determined within a 
very close margin; and there is no reason to believe that 
it will be possible to depart to any appreciable extent 
from a rule that has^thus far proved invariable. 
In practical use the' present factors of L.W.L. and sail 
are supplemented by three others, all easil}' ascertainable — 
breadth, draft and area of midship section. The latter in 
nearly all cases can now be had from the designer, to be 
verified if necessary by some simple measurements which 
may be taken as quickly as the girth, there being less 
difficulty in ascertaining the exact position for the meas- 
urement. The breadth is now taken under the Y. R. A. 
rule, and with the draft may easily be had from the 
yacht. The formula itself is simple and easily applied by 
any one who can measure a yacht under the Y. R. A. 
or the Seawanhaka rule. Like every rule yet devised, it 
tends to encourage some one general type ; and what 
this type shall be — the heavy displacement cruiser, the 
fast cruiser or the racing machine — depends on the con- 
•stant adopted. 
It is impossible to foretell with absolute certainty the 
actual outcome of several years of designing, building 
and racing under any rule, and it is possible that a test 
might develop serious weakness in this one; but as far as 
can be now seen it promises more than any other pro- 
posal. Mr. Hyslop's diagnosis of the conditions and 
existing evils of yacht racing is more thorough, far 
reaching and scientific than anything of the kind yet at- 
tempted by individuals or committees, and his proposed 
remedy was devised to meet certain specific points. This 
we believe it will do in an effectual and satisfactory man- 
ner. Thus far, though the rule has been before the yacht- 
iuQ- public for several 3'ears, we have heard no pertinent 
and direct arguments against the formula itself or the 
reasoning on which it is based. Until these are presented 
we shall remain of our present opinion, that the dis- 
cussion of detail? of special measuring docks and weigh- 
ing machines is but a waste of time and a hindrance to 
actual progress. The Yachtsman says: "If some means 
were obtainable whereby the actual amount of water 
displaced by laige yacht's could be determined, we be- 
lieve that a rule satisfactory to every one cowld be 
quickly formulated." This, to our mind, is reversing the 
natural operations in a way that is anything but ad- 
vantageous. The first point is to establish^ the correct 
principles of yacht nieasiirement; when this i? d»>ne, and 
not before, it will be in order to discuss material details. 
It may be that the best theoretical formula may prove im- 
possible of application, in which case some less perfect 
but more practicable one must be found; but nothing 
can be accomplished by discussing first the details of 
application of a rule which may in itself prove to be 
faulty on further study. It would greatly help the dis- 
'1^ 
cussion if those who favor the use of displacement at, 
factor in the larger classes would do as Col Bucknill 
has done in the case of the smaller classes and Mr. 
Hyslop in the case of his proposition.^ dispense _ with 
generalities and submit for exact and definite criticism a 
complete formula. 
The Standard Boats of the U. S. Navy. 
Under the direction of Oiief Constructor Philip Hich- 
born, U. S. N., there has just been published a very large 
volume containing the plans, specifications, etc., of all the 
boats now used in the United States Navy. For some 
vears past the Navy Department has been engaged in the 
double task of improving and standardizing its boat de- 
signs, the result being shown in the new volume. The 
li.st includes some thhty different boats, from a 40ft. 
steam launch to a loft. dinghy, every detail of design, 
construction and cost being given for each. The different 
classes are arranged in groups, each having its own fit- 
tings, which are specially designed, down to the smallest 
cleat and hook. Over 200 large plates are used in illus- 
tration, many excellent photos of completed boats in the 
shop or afloat being given. It is difhculc to estimate 
correctly the great value oF such a comprehensive and 
practical work. 
The Hanley Twenty-five=Footefs^ 
(Prom the BeitoH Globe.') 
The "Hanley orphans," as the foilr Hanley boats that 
failed to qualify for the Y. R. 'A. cabin 25ft. class have 
facetiously been called, have found a home. Rejected by 
the Y. R. A. of Massachusetts in its refusal to make a 
special class, they have been welcomed by the Hull-Ma-- 
sachusetts, and under the title of "Hull's Own" have been 
given races and offered prizes commensurate with the 
sport which they promise to furnish. 
Ten races have been scheduled for them at Hull, and 
a handsome cup offered for the season's record, together 
with cash prizes for each of the races. With these and 
the races offered by the Quincy and other clubs, the boats 
of the "H. O." class are assured of plenty of racing 
against each other, while by a proposition voted by the 
Hull-Massachusetts regatta committee there is a chance 
for them to try conclusions with the regular Y. R. A. 
cabin boats of their length. Altogether they have fared 
very well in the settlement of the trouble, and the prompt 
action of their own club in making a home for them 
should relegate the title of "orphans" to deserved ob- 
livion. 
The formal establishment of the class was made by 
the following unanimous vote of the Hull-Massachusetts 
regatta committee last Friday afternoon : 
"During the racing season of 1900 the Hull-Massachu- 
setts Y. C. will give a series of races for a special class, 
to be known as Hull's Own 25ft. cabin class, to which 
will be eligible the following boats: Al Kyris, J. Fred 
Brown; Orphan, Edwin Clapp; Hanley, W. F. Bache; 
Empress, Hayden and Parker, and such other boats con- 
forming to the sail and ballast restrictions of the 25(1. 
cabin class of the Y. R. A. of Massachusetts as the re- 
gatta committee may admit. All boats entering in this 
class shall conform throughout the season to said sail and 
ballast restrictions. 
"Races for this class shall be given on the following 
dates, when any of the above-named boats which are 
owned by club members may enter: Saturdays, June 2; 
July 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug. 4, II, 25, and Sept. 8; and on Mon- 
day, June 18, when all boats which are eligible for the 
class shall be invited to compete. 
" A cup will be offered as a championship prize for 
the club's series of races as scheduled for this class. The 
competition is open to yachts enrolled in the club. The 
championship will be awarded on the best average per- 
centage for the series secured by a yacht under the system 
of giving 100 per cent, for first place in each 
race, 65 per cent for second place, 35 per cent, for 
third place and 15 per cent, for a finish without securing 
first, second or third place. A yacht's average will be 
found by dividing her total percentage by the number oi 
races sailed, but a yacht must compete in at least seven 
races to qualify for the season's championship." 
The committee voted to make no change in its pre- 
vious offer of a cup and $150 for first place and $/S for 
second place for the season's record for club boats in tin- 
regular Y. R. A. cabin 25ft. class, but decided to make 
the cash prizes in each class $20 and $10 for each race, 
with a third prize in case five or more boats enter. A 
change was made in the schedule for the Y. R. A. class. 
The races scheduled for Aug. IS, 16 and 17 were dropped 
because of conflict with the Annisquam series, and July 
14, Aug. II and Sept. 7 were substituted. These datC'1 
do not conflict with any Y. R. A. races. 
In order to bring the boats of the Y. R. A. and the 
"H. O." together with a view to determining their respect- 
ive m.erits if their owners so desired, the committee fur- 
ther voted that if a majority of the owners in each 01 
the two classes wished to start together on days on which 
races for both classes were scheduled, the committee 
would so start them., and would offer a prize for the sea- 
son's record. 
Rosamond< 
According to the following from, the Chicago Tribune, 
the yawl Rosamond, recently illustrated in the Forest 
AND Stream, is now on her way to the Great Lakes: 
Winona, Minn., May 12.— A pretty yacht bearing across 
her stern the name Rosamond is anchored off the le\ ec 
wall in the Mississippi River here. The yacht is makintr 
a notable trip, the first one of the kind ever attempled 
and now onl}' made possible because of the Chicago 
Drainage Canal. The starting point of this journey was 
Eau Claire, Wis., and the terminus is Lake Michigan. 
This trip will demonstrate in a practical manner that there 
is in reality a great waterway between St. Paul and Miii- 
neapolii^ and Chicago. 
This yacht was built at Eau Claire for VV. J. Starr, oin' 
01 the wealthy citizens of that place. She was launched, 
a few days ago and started on her journey down the 
Chippewa River. At Wabasha she floated out upon tlie 
Mississippi and will follow this channel to the mouth of 
the Illinois River, then to the Drainage Canal, and thence 
will proceed up that canal to Chicago. The yacht is fitterl 
with a sixteen-horse power engine and a screw propeller, 
and it is this power that is being used on this trip. The 
narrow channel, coupled with the fact that there is seldom 
a favorable wind, makes the use of sails an impossibilitv. 
On board the yacht are W. J. Starr, the owner; his 
daughter Miss Ruth and son William: Frank Sutton, of 
La Crosse : John S. Walker, pilot, and Edward Babriei- 
son. a Norwegian sailor. The regular crew of the craft 
will consist of two sailors, a cook and a cabin bo^-. 
Model Yachting. 
The model yacht sailors of Buffalo are desirous of estab- 
lishing a club, and are looking for information and as- 
sistance from other followers of the sport. They have 
prepared the following circular letter to clubs i:i other 
cities, answers to which will be greatly appreciated: 
Buffalo^ N. Y., May 19. — Secretary Model 
y. C. C: Dear Sir. — We feel that we are trespassing 
somewhat on your kindness and good nature in asking 
for advice and assistance, but knowing that most ama- 
teur sportsmen are ever ready and willing to help their 
brothers in need, we trust you will not be offended. We 
nre desirous of establishing a model yacht chib in Buf- 
falo, s-vxh not being in existence at preserrl. 
