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Sail
Captain: Bill Shorney
"Go with the flow but
know where the flow will take you"
Bill Shorney's motto.
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Sailing
Schedule in 2010
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Even
if you have never built
a model boat before ...
Even
if you have never sailed
a model boat before ...
Even
if you have never displayed
a model boat before ...
Powered
by the wind, with sails trimmed and rudder set by remote control, yachts
of various classes race an Olympic course with all the excitement
of a full size boat. So, if you're an "old Salt" who enjoys racing
or if your out for an afternoon's sail, then this is for you.
R/C Racing is fun !
For
Sailors interested in racing you will find, that there are several international
RC sailboat classes. The races follow the same ideas as for full-sized
boats. The courses are varying from the standard Olympic triangle course
to the most recent types.
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One
race typically lasts 10-15 minutes. One day of RC-racing commonly includes
8-12 starts ! RC-racing is a good way of training rules and learning tactics
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There
are races on many levels, from small training races at the various clubs
to the World Championships (arranged bi-annually).
How
it works
R/C
stands for Remote Control. The boats are equipped with a radio receiver
controlling the rudder servo and the sail winch. The sailor stands on the
shore and using the radio transmitter the boats are controlled. Only by
the wind drives the boat - engines are not allowed.
The
boats
Some
of the RC-sailboats are constructed of hi-tech materials such as Kevlar
and carbon fiber. The advanced boat constructor and do-it-yourself model
builder will enjoy building his/her own boat from scratch or using various
kits or parts available on the market.
For questions, suggestions,
and information
you can reach the
Webmaster
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