Maybe it's time for a Measurement program for Solings?? In full-scale, International Classes, the sails are regulated for dimension using "spar bands". Sail...
In fact the word ... Interesting point. I am not use you can even buy uncoated woven polyester sailcloth. Moreover, large numbers of boats, especially in the...
Coated fabric is designed to improve performance by stiffening the cloth and reducing the thickness of the turbulent air layer as it passes over the cloth. No...
Thanks for your reply, Charlie. Can I assume from your response that you are on the tech. committee? Sorry, I'm not up on my who-is-who, although I do know who...
Excellent suggestion! Hopefully the class sec. and his commitee are watching.Make this a motion and I would second . R.C.Greer IVS1M # 1936 & 2252 To:...
WRMYC Clubhouse Gets Funding!!! A Lake County donor has come forward with the funding for the planned Western Reserve Model Yacht Club building. In exchange...
The current rule 6.0 causes controversy because it is vague (it says "approximately") and impractical , because there is no consensus even among sail makers as...
Why don't you guys just go look at his website? he says, "We are leaving home on June 9 for a trip to Nova Scotia that will include a trip to Halifax in order...
What specifications does Victor use when they order the sailcloth? It appears that coated /laminated cloth would be meet this proposed sailcloth rule . I...
... As David A. suggested, I don't believe there is such a thing as uncoated woven polyseter (Dacron)sailcloth. If there were the fibers would drift and the...
... Given that all sailcloth is coated, what if anything do you want the rules to specifically regulate about sailcloth coatings? Bear in mind that it has to...
Why not open up to rule to "Any sailcloth is approved". Stops the argument, probably will result in great competition. John #1739 In a message dated 6/2/2008...
... wrote: Thanks for a "weigh in" from the CAC. ... The simple thickness rule would be an improvement - I have no objection to rules being followed - it is...
WRMYC Website has link to artists conception pictures of the planned WRMYC clubhouse!!! http://www.orgsites.com/oh/western-reserve-model-yacht-club/ Go to the...
Comment on Sails: I consider Victor Sails supplied with the Kit as the only class legal sails...however, if a sailmaker makes sails for this boat, he must...
I have experience with International 1:1 scale classes. The International Class aspect gives the boat design some added credibility. BUT, 1. There would have...
Your writeup was very interesting. Thanks! I agree with you that Victor sails should be the only approved sails and if the Committee approves other sailmaker...
Thanks, George for a very informative note. I think the portion of your note that is shown below is a key to reducing a lot of the the unnecessary noise about...
As for the international component...the EC-12 class is hosting the 2nd Worlds in 2009,probably in Charleston,S.C..Will be interesting to see how many of these...
The Villages R/C Model Boat Club will be holding a Soling 1M Regatta on Saturday Nov 8, 2008 and Sunday Nov 9, 2008. "The Villages" are located between...
It would seem that a common view is, "if you are not a 'winner' then you are a 'LOSER'". I think that there is too much emphasis being placed on S1M sail ...
Ever since the post about using Spider (coated) sails, the responses have focused primarily on coated vs. uncoated as well as "what exactly is coated?" Almost...
Kudos! Great comments on this "issue". Enough said about it!----Now let's go sailing!!! Bob amstraub2 <amstraub1@...> wrote: It would seem that a common...
A "leech hem" should add durability to a sail, IF the sails are used in wind that would stretch them. A "hot knifed leech" (no hem) on a 1:1 scale sail makes...
Re: Sails, and other matters of interest My 2 cents on the sails, the Class rules, and boat mods: The Victor sails are fine. They work great, are durable, and...
I followed the instructions and included the bulkheads as provided. However, I did add some wood to improve strength and durability. Some feel that this is...
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