LY 7, 1900. J 
FOREST AND STREAM* 
A Li f table Underbody Rudder. 
Under the present rules of the Royal C. C. it is 110 
longer necessary that rudders be hung on the sternpost, as 
E'n all the older canoes, but the underbody rudder such as 
s used on fin-keel yachts is permitted. The question of 
disposing of such a rudder when hauling up the canoe 
or even on entering shoal water is a serious one, as any 
contact with the ground with the rudder down will prob- 
ably result in injury to it if not to the case as well. The 
rudder here illustrated is a new invention of Mr. War- 
rington Baden-Powell. We are indebted to the Field 
for the cut and description. 
The rudder here given has been evolved from the ex- 
perience gained from trial of several patterns ahnosc simi- 
ar, and it is anticipated that all the material defects of a 
ifting rudder have now been overcome. The idea of a 
self-lifting rudder — that is, one which would lift auto- 
matically on striking ground when going ahead — ^has also 
been amply tested, and it was found seriously faulty in 
other respects and was abandoned. Such action required 
the pivot point A" to be at the forward point of the 
case, consequently the rudder stem E was brought to the 
after end; a .lift, on striking the ground, soon brought 
the blade G up to the keel ; any further lift necessitated 
the rudder being turned completely round fore and aft for 
ifting into the case ; hence the necessity of unshipping the 
tiller, and yet at the same time the getting of a fore and 
ift position of the blade G before it could be housed. Prac- 
ically a rudder to be liftable must be able to come up at 
Mice on striking, and we find the form given in the 
irawing rises beautifully with reasonable attention. 
THE NAUTILUS RUDDER. 
[Designed by Mr. W. Baden-Powell for his new 1900 
Nautilus.) 
Fig. I. 
A — Hanger and pivot A". 
B — Wood filler pieces. 
C — Brass plates over wood. 
D — Brass plates for pivot. 
E — Main tube of rudder, brass. 
F — Neck piece of rudder, brass. 
G — Rudder plate. 
H — Ends of rudder case. 
I — Tiller fitted on head. 
J — Tricing pennant. 
K — Keel band slot at*. 
Fig. 2. — Rudder lifted up above keel. 
Fig. I. shows the longitudinal view of the rudder 
/hen down in sailing position in the rudder case; Fig. II. 
hows the rudder lifted completely by its tackle through 
le rudder case, as it would be for housing or for beaching 
le canoe. 
The rudder is composed entirely, in this case, of metal, 
ut another one is being built for trial in which the blade 
is of wood. The blade is slipped between the main neck 
jrks F and riveted. The neck F, a solid rod 5^in. diam- 
:er, passes up through the two center boards BB, which 
amp tightly to it by the side plates of brass CC, and then 
ts into the tube piece E, and is through riveted to this 
jbe. The tube E projects above the deck and holds the 
3d I. which is wrought into the form shown to take and 
old the tiller ; the back part of the tube E above deck 
as a hole through which the tiller point is poked, while 
le horn of plate I passes upward through a central hole in 
le tiller and tiller plate, as shown in broken lines. 
The brass plates CC, which are one complete side plate 
n each side of the rudder neck and encases the woods 
B, are carried down as C" to form a sharp fore-edged 
eed guard, behind which the rudder turns. A keel band, 
otted as shown at K, is screwed on under the keel, and 
mseauently as the rudder and centerboard, including C", 
:e lifted, the slot edges of K scrape all weeds or 
ranches or rooes clear oif the rudder blade and the 
idder can again, be dropped into "working position im- 
lediately. 
The lifting action is obtained by the pivot joint at A-, 
hich is formed by two small plates D slack riveted to the 
ngle hanger arm A, which in turn is shackled by a flat 
lackle to an eye plate on the deck above the case end H. 
The pennant and tackle J give the power for lifting, and 
the suspension is taken, when the rudder is down, at the 
several points, viz., by the hanger A, by the flanged head 
collar at I on the deck, by tfie stop bolt traveling to the 
bottom of the cut in H", and completely by B sitting on 
the inside of the keel band and the* tube E resting on the 
side plates C. The, whole rudder is immediately liftable 
out of the case on unshackling at J' from the deck 
plate. 
The case slot required for this rudder is %in., but it is 
being made exceptionally strong. The rudders in last 
year's Nautilus and, in the 1898 canoe were much narrower 
in the tube and neck pieces, but they were often bent by 
striking ground, and it is deemed well to have a reliable 
rudder even at some ounces extra weight, especially when 
a pound or two, or even ten, is not grudged by the owner 
in other parts of the boat's structure. 
This A. C. A. Camp 
Is the Opportunity of Yoor Life* 
The writer and family started Friday, June 22, for the 
A. C. A. camp at 11:30 A. M. on the Muskoka Express 
for Muskoka Wharf, arriving there about 2:30, after a 
most enjoyable trip through this rugged Northern scenery. 
Three large well-equipped steamers waited the arrival 
of our train. We went on board the largest, called the 
Medora, which takes the Lake Joseph route, calling at the 
A. C. A. camp. Some time was spent in loading several 
carloads of miscelleaneous freight into every available 
corner of the boat, until the lower deck was so packed 
that to reach the purser's office I had to crawl on my 
hands and knees under a large 20ft. boat which was 
turned on its edge against his cabin. No extra charge was 
made for this knee drill or for a view of a handsome 
stallion that occnnied the only vacant space after the gang- 
plank was pulled in. • ' i s; -'t 
Just before we left the wharf the dinner bell rang, and 
as our appetites had not been checked through to Birch 
Point with our baggage, we went below to appease them. 
We did this tnost completely on soup, roast beef, potatoes, 
corn, peas, pudding, pie, tea and strawberries — at least 
that is what I tucked under my vest in exchange for the 
half-dollar which I had to pay to the good-looking girl 
who handled the meal checks. 
While we were thus engaged, the steamer had turned 
her nose up Lake Muskoka on the way to Port Carling, 
twenty-one miles from the dock. Right here let me re- 
mark that to members who have never been through 
this lake, and who think that Muskoka is too far away for 
them to attend, the scenery passed on this twenty-one- 
mile trip is worth traveling days to see. We made the 
trip in about one and one-half hours. 
The stallion gave some of us a lively few minutes en 
route; his quarters were not unlike those in Noah's Ark, 
somewhat cramped; the baggage truck was in close 
proximity to his side, and a slight lurch of the boat caused 
it to roll and hit the horse, who promptly jumped for- 
ward, upsetting two plate glass mirrors in a crate. They 
fell under his front feet. The lusty shouts of his groom 
blending with the crocking glass as the horse danced on 
the mirrors, breaking them in a fresh spot at every 
step, startled the passengers on the deck above. Knowing 
that the business heels of the animal were right against 
the narrow stair leading to the lower deck, I hesitated 
about going down to see what the row was about, but the 
groom kept shouting for a man to come and help him, and 
as men seemed scarce, I cautiously got down past the 
animal's heels and lifted the truck and the mirrors, or 
what was left of them, out of the way, and was rewarded 
by being allowed to pet and rub the nose of the hand- 
somest horse I ever saw. 
But to return to our trip. After passing through the 
single lock at Port Carling, the steamed headed for Birch 
Point, now the A. C. A. camp, which is only one and one- 
half miles from the Port, and in a few minutes was tied 
up alongside the large wharf, and while our baggage was 
unloaded we took possession of the house and spent the 
evening unpacking duffle. 
On Saturday morning I hoisted the A. C. A. flag on a 
soft, pole at the dock, and was rewarded by a. call from 
two old A. C. A. members. 
To-day being Sunday, we have walked all over the 
Point, and I just want to say to members that in my 
experience we have never had a camp ground that will 
compare with the present one for a general A. C. A. camp. 
Every tent on the Point will have a view of as charming 
an outlook as one could wish to gaze upon, and I can 
confidently say to every A. C. A. member, "Come to 
Muskoka if you possibly can by hook or by crook," and 
you will never regret it. I had never seen Muskoka in 
summer, but the two days I have spent at camp makes me 
feel that one is iiiissing the opportunity of a lifetime not 
to come and see it, and I think my feelings are but an in- 
dex of what other members will enjoy when they come. 
The Squaw Point is simply a grand spot for the ladies' 
camp. It is close to main dock and yet secluded ; is 
perfectly shaded and yet every tent will overlook the 
water and the picturesque islands half a mile away. 
I wish I had sufficient command of language to ade- 
quately describe the site and the views .that can be had 
from camp, which is in the center of the prett^'est of the 
three famous lakes. As I am sure it M'ould bring every 
A. C. A. member who was not ill a-bed up to camp, then 
we would be so short of room that we would have to put 
some of them up the trees to roost. 
W. G. MacKendrick, Commodore. 
A. G. A. Camp, Jiine ii. 
P. S. — ^Any member who has riot yet received his year 
book should write to Sec'y-Treas. H. Begg. 24 King 
street, W., Toronto. They were all mailed by June 20. 
The Ottawa C. C. of Ottawa, Canada, has issued a 
third year book, quite a large and interesting pamphlet, 
well illustrated, and giving a full history of the club's 
work through the year. The club has now a large and 
handsome house and a membership of 270. It has now 
five members with the army in South Africa — Treas. Lt. 
R. G. Stewart. E. C. Wool sev. Major Cartwright, Major 
W. G. Hurdman and E. D. Currier. 
Central Division Meet. 
IRONDEQUOIT BAY. 
June 9-1 1. 
When Vice-Corn. Jack Wright sent out a circular letter 
stating that he and Purser Fred Wolters would "try their 
hand" at holding a three days' meet of the Central Divi- 
sion at Irondequoit Bay, we all knew that it would be a 
success, and now that it is all over but the shouting, we 
are sure that it was, and that it marked an epoch in the 
annals of the Division. The Camp Site Committee — 
John S. Wright, H. M. Stewart and C. B. Wolters— had 
the main camp, which was located at Stony Point Cove, all 
in complete order by Saturday morning, tents all up, cots 
and blankets ready, dock built and everything ready to 
commence business. Squaw Camp was located at the I. C. 
C. house, the members giving up their rooms to the guests 
from a distance. The mess was at the Newport House 
across the bay, and was a great success. 
There is no crowd just like an A. C. A. crowd, and 
this means that every one had a good time. There was 
more real canoeing done in the three days than one often 
sees at the big camp. 
On Saturday afternoon the Regatta Committee pulled 
off the single and tandem paddle races over a short 
course. John Ely, R. C. C, won the first; Percy Jarvis, 
Buffalo, second. In the tandem, Ely and Bailer, R. C. C, 
first; Ford and Wayland, Buffalo, second. 
Saturday evening at the club house Vice-Corn. Wright 
gave one of his fine stereopticon entertainments, showing 
some great pictures taken on this spring's cruises. Later 
we had a camp-fire at the main camp, Charlie Wolters 
(Alkali Ike) officiating as chief stoker — consequently, a 
hot time. 
On Sunday morning at about 10 o'clock we started for 
a short cruise down the bay to Lake Ontario, through 
the outlet and down the shore for a mile or ?o, landing 
for lunch on the beach. Early in the afternoon we pulled 
our canoes over into the bay and started for camp. 
The meeting of the Central Division members was held 
during the afternoon, and the following officers were 
elected for the ensuing year: 
Vice-Com. — Chas. P. Forbush, Sr., Buffalo, N. Y. 
Purser— Lyman P. Hubbell, Buffalo, N. Y. 
Rear-Com. — ^Dr. C. R. Henry, Perry, N. Y. 
Executive Committee — John S. Wright, Rochester, 
N. Y. ; Frederic G. Mather, Albany, N. Y. ; Jesse J. Arm- 
strong, Rome, N. Y. 
Board of Governors — Wm. G. Huntington, Rome, N. Y, 
The sentiment of the members present was strongly in 
favor of holding the meet again next year, either at or 
near Buffalo, or at Silver Lake. 
Monday gave us another pleasant day; the sailing race 
for Central Division trophy was started with nine entries 
over the course of the I. C. I., four and one-half miles, 
Pliram Hay winning, with Fred Smith a close second 
and C. P. Forbush third; wind very uneven and blowing 
all around the compass. Owing to the fact that at the 
present time there are only three or four decked sailing 
canoes in the Division, it was decided to sail for the 
cup hereafter in open canoes. 
_ Vice-Com. and Mrs. Harry Allen, of the AHantic Divi- 
sion, and H. C. Morse, of the Western Division, were at 
camp. Total attendance, seventy-five. Every one present 
looking forward to Muskoka in August. 
Fred Wolters. of R. C. C, has just comnleted a new 
35-footer. which he nlaced at the disposal of the camp, and 
her running erear did not get a chance to kick ut>. 
A new club has been organized at Perrv. N. Y. — the 
Silver Lake C. C. — wi+h fifteen members, all enthusiastic 
and ready to get into line. 
Red Dragfon C, C 
WISSINOMING — DELAWARE RIVER. 
Saturday, June 16. 
The Red Dragon C. C, of Philadelphia,, held its sum- 
mer regatta on the Delaware in front of the club house, 
Wissinoming, Pa., June 16. The various events were well 
contested, although the list of entries was not as large as 
it should have been, considering the many handsome prizes 
offered. The affair passed off pleasantly, with nice 
weather and favorable conditions. 
The races were interesting because of the struggle be- 
tween the stronger men and the extreme closeness of some 
of the finishes. The results follow : 
No. I. One-man Double Blades — Hemingway ist, Silli- 
man 2d, Davis 3d, Cook 4th. 
No. 2. Tail-End Single Blades— Crittenden ist, Davis 
2d, Wilt Cook and Hemingway did not finish. ■ 
No. 3. Tandem hand-paddling race was won by Crit- 
tenden and Cook. Wilt and Hemingway second. 
No. 4. Tandem, Double Blades — Hemingway and Crit- 
tenden 1st, Wilt and Davis 2d. 
No. s. Tournament — Hemingway and Davis ist. Wilt 
and Crittenden 2d. 
No. 6. Tandem Overboard. Single Blades — Crittenden 
and Cook ist. Wilt and Hemingway 2d. 
No. 7. Swimming race won by Hemingway 
'W. K. P. 
Grand Trunk Boat in gf Club. 
The Grand Trunk Boating Club held its soring regatta 
on June 16 at its station, Verdun, on the St. Lawrence 
River, near Montreal, the following events being run off: 
Single canoe : 
C. McLean j 
C. N. Marshall 2 
A. Marshall.... , 3 
B. Disney 4 
.'\. Veary c; 
Tandem canoe ; 
C. N. Marshall— A. L. Marshall i 
C. McLean — A. Veary 2 
Four-oared race : 
A. May, J. Bows, G. Richards, F. Auburn, stroke i 
G. Swan, J. Riddle, G. White. O. Harwood, stroke 2 
Four-in-canoe : 
C. N. Marshall, A. L. Marshall. A. Marshall and P. 
Marshall j 
C. McLean, A. Veary, A. May and A. Disney ] 2 
