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The St. Louis Admirals R/C Model Boat Club http://stlouisadmirals.comBROADSIDE Commodore – Jim Schwinkendorf. . (636) 271-8316 Secretary – Bob Keeler (314) 434-8640 [email protected] CELL. (314) 409-7604 Vice-Commodore – Dave St. Clair (636) 671-5353 Treasurer – George Kirby (636) 978-6288 Editor – Jane Rivers-Chapman (314) 355-8660 NOTICE: The next meeting will be held on August 4, 2014 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave, Ferguson, MO 63135 NOW HEAR THIS FROM THE BRIDGE Each month I ponder over a topic for my newsletter article. With our upcoming Regatta toward the end of September, I got to thinking about sailing at the Boat House in Forest Park. Our Regatta and sailing location includes what we refer to as the Inner Harbor. It is here that our boats get placed in the water and then must proceed out into the big lake, if that is desired. But boating operations in the Inner Harbor can be very interesting in and of themselves. Controlling a boat in a confined area requires some specialized skills. As you well know, boats do NOT turn quickly nor stop fast. This means that the harbor maneuvers must be done with some care. The first rule is to move the boat SLOWLY. Trying to break a speed record inside the harbor is a sure way to hit something or someone else’s boat. Many a problem comes about with too much speed! OK. Move about slowly. The next lesson to be learned somewhat depends on whether you boat has a single screw (prop) or has individually controlled twin screws. Running a twin screw boat in close quarters is much easier and a lot of fun. A skipper can really twist his boat about if he has mastered the use of the twin screws. At slow speeds, the rudder doesn’t work too well, but having individual screw speed control can be quite an operation to watch. I really enjoy the challenge of warping my big long submarine inside the harbor. One of the most interesting maneuvers is to turn the boat’s direction in its own length. Here’s the trick. Engage one prop in reverse, turning at a constant slow speed. Engage the other prop going forward, and use this prop to vary any tendency of the boat to begin moving forward or backward by varying the speed. Leave the rudder centered. Then sit back and watch as your boat just sits there but reverses direction. Once you have the boat turned around, put both props into forward and move slowly out of the harbor. You can also warp your boat alongside the dock using this same type of for/aft prop control. It really looks like you know what you are doing when you can bring your boat right alongside you, and right where you want it to be! Now a single screw prop does not give you this ability. You must use the prop and the rudder to coax your boat around or get it into the spot alongside the dock where you want it. It just takes a bit more effort. And, sports fans, that’s why we have tug boats! A single screw boat many times needs an assist to control directions. One or more tugs can push or pull to assist in controlling direction. Or you can cheat with such additions as bow thrusters. The real boats have those, too. So boat sailing isn’t just hitting the open water and jamming the throttle ahead full. Much can be said for some really neat slow speed harbor operations. That’s a skill that can also be fun to watch……. Happy sailing. Commodore Jim ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈

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Commodore – Jim Schwinkendorf. . (636) 271-8316 Secretary – Bob Keeler (314) 434-8640 [email protected] CELL. (314) 409-7604 Vice-Commodore – Dave St. Clair (636) 671-5353 Treasurer – George Kirby (636) 978-6288 Editor – Jane Rivers-Chapman (314) 355-8660 NOTICE: The next meeting will be held on August 4, 2014 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave, Ferguson, MO 63135

NOW HEAR THIS FROM THE BRIDGE Each month I ponder over a topic for my newsletter article. With our upcoming Regatta toward the end of September, I got to thinking about sailing at the Boat House in Forest Park. Our Regatta and sailing location includes what we

refer to as the Inner Harbor. It is here that our boats get placed in the water and then must proceed out into the big lake, if that is desired. But boating operations in the Inner Harbor can be very interesting in and of themselves. Controlling a boat in a confined area requires some specialized skills. As you well know, boats do NOT turn quickly nor stop fast. This means that the harbor maneuvers must be done with some care. The first rule is to move the boat SLOWLY. Trying to break a speed record inside the harbor is a sure way to hit something or someone else’s boat. Many a problem comes about with too much speed! OK. Move about slowly. The next lesson to be learned somewhat depends on whether you boat has a single screw (prop) or has individually controlled twin screws. Running a twin screw boat in close quarters is much easier and a lot of fun. A skipper can really twist his boat about if he has mastered the use of the twin screws. At slow speeds, the rudder doesn’ t work too well, but having individual screw speed control can be quite an operation to watch. I really enjoy the challenge of warping my big long submarine inside the harbor.

One of the most interesting maneuvers is to turn the boat’s direction in its own length. Here’s the trick. Engage one prop in reverse, turning at a constant slow speed. Engage the other prop going forward, and use this prop to vary any tendency of the boat to begin moving forward or backward by varying the speed. Leave the rudder centered. Then sit back and watch as your boat just sits there but reverses direction. Once you have the boat turned around, put both props into forward and move slowly out of the harbor. You can also warp your boat alongside the dock using this same type of for/aft prop control. It really looks like you know what you are doing when you can bring your boat right alongside you, and right where you want it to be! Now a single screw prop does not give you this ability. You must use the prop and the rudder to coax your boat around or get it into the spot alongside the dock where you want it. It just takes a bit more effort. And, sports fans, that’s why we have tug boats! A single screw boat many times needs an assist to control directions. One or more tugs can push or pull to assist in controlling direction. Or you can cheat with such additions as bow thrusters. The real boats have those, too. So boat sailing isn’ t just hitting the open water and jamming the throttle ahead full. Much can be said for some really neat slow speed harbor operations. That’s a skill that can also be fun to watch……. Happy sailing. Commodore Jim

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Sailing at St Ferdinand Park, Florissant, MO prior to dinner - 5:00 PM Dinner at Applebee’s, 2309 N Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033, and 7:00 PM meeting at St. Stephens Church Tentative 2014 meeting dates are: Third Sunday every month – except November – March Sailing at St Ferdinand Park, Flor issant, MO – weather permitting

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Sept 8, 2014 (2nd Monday due to Labor Day)

REGATTA Sep 27-28, 2014 – Boat House, Forest Park

Oct 6, 2014 Nov 3, 2014 (Swap Meet) Dec 1, 2014 (Christmas Social) Subject to availability by St. Stephen’s Church

George Kirby 1146 Alyssa Ct O’Fallon, MO 63366 PS If you would like to have your e-mail address included for receipt of the Broadside and other publications please include it on a separate sheet of paper, to my attention. If you have moved since your last renewal, please note change of address, etc. Thank you, George Kirby ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Nautical Research Guild PO BOX 7, 20 Water Street, Cuba, NY 14727 Telephone: 585-968-8111 The 2014 Conference will be in St. Louis, MO on October 16, 17 and 18, 2014. List Of Vendors that will be attending the show Syren Ship Model Co. - Ship model Blocks, Rope and fittings Ages of Sail - Ship model kits and supplies Seawatch Books - Ship model books Unique Master models - Ship Model Tools and Supplies Bluejacket - Ship model kits and supplies Byrnes Model Machines - Ship Model Power Tools Nautical Research Guild *************************************************************************************

The St. Louis Admirals R/C Model Boat Club Secretary’s Report for July 5. 2014

Weigh Anchor: Commodore Jim Schwinkendorf opened the meeting at 1915 hours at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Ferguson and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 13 members and guests present. Repor t from Homeport: A. Status of club members: New member is Tom Karpel from O’Fallon, Mo. He had a display model of LCS 21, support Navy craft which his brother served on and which his brother’s widow sent to Tom. It was damaged in transit and he approached the Veterans War Memorial for someone to repair the damage. They referred him to Jane who had Luther do the repairs. That induced Tom to join the club, a welcome addition. B. The June minutes were published in Broadside newsletter. C. Treasurer’s Report: George gave a report on the checking account which was accepted by the club members. Fleet Information: A. 2014 Regatta: Kerk reported that the Regatta will be on September 27-28, 2014. Plan is to have registration start at 0900 hours, judging at 1300 hours, and awards at 1500 hours to avoid having to send awards to those who had to leave before Sunday. Sunday is to be free and relaxing sailing. There will be a night sailing on Saturday night provided that your boat has lights. The plaques this year will have a picture of a Navy ship (the one on which Kerk served). We will also have the loan of the control stanchions from Boeing again this year. Regatta Information and Registration Forms will be available on our Club website, and also will be included in the next several newsletters. B. SSMA renewals: Check to see if your SSMA membership is due for renewal in July or before; several members are due in June. We need at least 5 members to maintain our membership in SSMA and have insurance coverage. If you don’ t already belong, consider joining. Their newsletter has been greatly improved. C. Bob Chapman’s Liberty ship Jeremiah O’Brian has found a home at the St. Louis Veterans Memorial Museum where it will be displayed for the public. Thanks to TJ for putting in over 100 hours to restore the boat to pristine condition. After it goes on display, the club will visit the museum to see the O’Brian. Skipper ’s Tales: A. Commodore Jim expounded on SS 555 which was a one-of-a-kind NAVY submarine capable of diving to 3000 ft when other submarines were limited to 300 ft.

B. Commodore Jim had a quiz with interesting facts about the boats and their crew on the Titanic and its sister ships Olympic and Britannic. C. The following boats and items were displayed: 1. Tom Karpel had his repaired LCS #21 on display. 2. Vice-commodore Dave St Clair Had the Dumas Shelly Foss tugboat which he recently purchased. He is updating the electronics and adding other goodies. 3. Phil Frisch brought a boat he acquired; The Dumas Chris Craft Challenger. 4. Paul Kirby had a recording of the steam calliope and whistle of the Admiral steamboat and pictures of other steamboats plying the Mississippi River. Raffle: Luther Disher and Jane Rivers-Chapman won the gift cards to Mark Twain Hobby. Jane promptly gave her Mark Twain gift card to new member Tom Karpel. Next Meeting: August 4, 2014 The meeting ended at 2024 hours. Respectfully submitted, Bob Keeler =========================================================================== Bob Chapman’s Jeremiah O’Brien at Soldier’s Memorial – TJ Mueller working

LCS 21 – Luther Disher with repaired model for Thomas Karpel’s sister – ready for display at Soldier’s Memorial.

Sunday sail at St Ferdinand Park, in attendance, Tom Karpel, TJ Mueller, Ross Kerkman, Dave St Clair and Editor.

ST. LOUIS ADMIRALS RC MODEL BOAT CLUB - September 27-28, 2014 INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION The St. Louis Admirals are proud to announce their 26th Annual Regatta, again this year at the Boat House in Forest Park, St Louis. This event is open to the public and anyone interested in model boating at no charge. The only cost for registered Regatta participants is for the display and/or trophy competition for their boats at the show. As usual, we are inviting electric and sail (sorry, no gas powered or live steam boats) to join in the fun. REGISTRATION AND DISPLAY Registration starts at 0900 hours (9:00 a.m.) until noon Saturday, September 27. The Registration Fee remains the same as it has been --- $10 for the first boat, $10 for a second boat, and all additional boats will be FREE. The fun will begin at 10:00 a.m., last all day. Awards will be presented at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. We will have a night float in the evening until 2100 hours or (9:00 p.m.) for all boats equipped with lights. On Sunday, September 28, we will start at 0900 hours (9:00 a.m., or start earlier if you like) until 1300 hours (1:00 p.m.). A Regatta Committee Official will be present at registration to assist in explaining this year’s Regatta information and rules. That Official will determine in which of the three assigned table areas your boat will be placed: Kit or Scratch Built To Be Judged Kit or Scratch Built To Be Displayed but Not Judged Ready to Run / Purchased (No Judging) A participation plaque will be given to each registered boat Captain. Once a boat has been assigned to an area by a Regatta Official, the boat must stay in that area. There are no secondary boat classes (e.g. tugs, submarines, etc.). Ready to run boats are welcome for display and sailing on the lake. Our objective is to encourage all Captains to run boats and have a good time. We want a lot of boats out on the lake and also to share information with the public to put on a good show. We will again have our display area under the big tent on the north side of the Boat House Annex building, as we did last year. RADIO CONTROL Only valid radios per FCC Regulations will be able to operate a boat. For all frequencies other than 2.4 GHz, please be sure your correct frequency is marked on your transmitter with a flag and that you have attached a name tag with phone number. There will be no transmitter impound. A frequency board for 75MHz will be provided. Captains must determine if their frequency is in use. If not, he will mark that channel as being used on the frequency board. Upon completion of sailing, he will remove his marker, thus making that channel available for the next captain. Boat captains will be responsible for protecting their own transmitters. JUDGING The following trophies will be awarded: Best of Show Boat House Award Skippers Choice (by popular vote) Five (5) Regatta Craftsmanship Awards. Each boat must qualify as a fully operational R/C Model, as determined by club officials. Only boats that have been scratch built or kit built by the Regatta participant will be eligible for a trophy. You must sail your boat with a Regatta Committee member observing to be eligible for a trophy. Boats will be judged by the Regatta Committee, except for the Skippers Award and the host award (Forest Park Boat House). Secondary boat classes have been eliminated. The Regatta Committee will be looking for quality of construction, engineering design, research, detailing, and other model attributes. The Committee will discuss the above

items with each skipper who built the boat. The Boat House Award will be selected by the Boat House management. The Skippers Choice Award will be selected by those registered who have entered boats for judging. Ballots for the Skipper’s Choice Award must be in no later than 1:45 p.m. to the Regatta Chairman. If you have entered a boat to be judged, place your chip with its number on your boat where it can be seen! Anyone who has previously won a trophy for his boat may display the trophy. The awards are for amateur builders, not professional builders. PLEASE USE ONLY THE OFFICIAL 2014 REGISTRATION All inquiries regarding this year’s Regatta should be made via email to Ross Kerkman at: [email protected] HAVE A GREAT TIME AT THE REGATTA!!! The Regatta Committee: Ross Kerkman - Regatta Chairman Jim Schwinkendorf – Commodore Dave St. Clair – Vice Commodore

Chris Kunz – Secretary George Kirby – Treasurer

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ST. LOUIS ADMIRALS R/C MODEL BOAT CLUB

TWENTY SIXTH ANNUAL REGATTA SEPTEMBER 27 and 28, 2014

OFFICIAL 2014 REGATTA REGISTRATION FORM Regatta Information and Regulations are on a separate sheet. Please read them FIRST, before filling out your Form. Name __________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code _____________________________________ Phone__________________ E-Mail______________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Each boat must qualify as a fully operational R/C Model, as determined by club officials. Only boats that have been scratch built or kit built by the Regatta participant will be eligible for a trophy. Scratch (S) Judged Chip # Kit (K) Boat Name & Description or RTR Y or N ___________________________ _____ _____ _____ ___________________________ _____ _____ _____ ___________________________ _____ _____ _____ ___________________________ _____ _____ _____ REGATTA REGISTRATION FEES: $10 one boat. Two boats $20. Additional boats FREE. Make checks payable to ST. LOUIS ADMIRALS R/C BOAT CLUB.

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