Introducing the first annual (maybe) Run What You Brung Regatta. The sole purpose of this race is to have fun sailing boats! If you come, then we will have...
Hello Zipper 3 sailor, Did you get any response as to the sailing, etc. of the Zipper? Mine will be off the mold this week end if everything goes as planned. ...
Your entry is desired at this year's NCCR hosted by the Detroit Yacht Club at Camp Dearborn, Milford MI. Entry forms and NOR available at the DMYC website at...
I stoped working on the Dragon till winter. I'm now working on my Talon II, Iv'e started the rigging and I'm making my own sails. I will name her BLACK PEARL....
... Hmmm, oh yeah, winter.! That's when those of us in Florida get all kinds of extra company. Seriously, keep us updated on the sail-making. I know I for...
Hello I am ready to make a mold for a ballast weight. I did a quick search but didn't find what I needed. I know max thickness should be about 45% of the cord...
Hello, Did you try Bulbcalc ? (just type bulbcalc in Google). I used it to determine the shape of my bulb and it turned out very well. Also the weight was...
Maarten,,,,read my previous posts....the link is there ,no need to search ,just click :) Maarten Adriaans <maarten.adriaans@...> wrote: Hello, Did you...
Introducing the first annual (maybe) Run What You Brung Regatta. The sole purpose of this race is to have fun sailing boats! If you come, then we will have...
I just came home from our local club's monthly regatta. I had to quit half way through because my winch didn't seem to have the strength to hold the sails in...
The zipper 3 is ready for sticks, deck, etc. Did you get any information on where the sheeting exit points should be, and the arm length for an arm winch that...
I have been out of the sport for about 12 years. I have a balsa Bob DeBow designed Mistral that I built back in the late 80's. This is a wide boat with a 5...
Believe it or not, not much has changed since the late 80s. Bob Sterne's Venom (a middle of the road design, beamwise) has won 10 out of the last 12 Nationals....
I made a mold from plans Rob gave me for his X-7 and the "test" hull was pulled off the mold today. We used 1 layer of 6oz and 1 layer of 1.3oz fiberglass for...
Two layers of 6 Oz glass should be plenty. I use one layer of 1 oz glass followed by one layer of 4.7 oz Kevlar, and it works fine. Most hulls seem a bit...
Hello all, I know there are a number of members here that also frequent Rcsailing. I have not been able to log on since the switch and have not been able to...
Yeah - don't worry about it - after all - you aren't riding in the thing! Two layers of 6 oz. and a bit of chopped stranded mat will make a good schedule for...
Just sent a note off to Wis just now, as I too can't get in. Dick ... From: us1mrcsailing@yahoogroups.com [mailto:us1mrcsailing@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of...
I got in OK, but apparently not everyone can. Here's what Wis posted for those having trouble: IF you have troubles with your login send me: 1. login name 2....
G'day Ashley, I've spent hours trying to set up my winch. Then finally cryptic instructions became clear. What's your problem/question? Maybe I can help. Matt ...