Another great season passes by. Not one of my best but there were successes and I have learnt so much about how RC boats work. I still have weaknesses in my basis sailing skills, eg getting off the start line and managing crowded mark roundings. Missing out on the worlds was a disappointment but I am getting a lot of satisfaction out of planning the event. If the wind plays ball I think this could be one of the best events ever but then I am bias. Key highlights for me wer

Last weekend the above event took place in the Chelford Village Hall, Macclesfield. A fantastic venue with so much space in the main hall, a massive kitchen and large bar area. The Northern location brought a fair number of puntes to the jumble sale and AGM and it was a great opportunity to stock up on sails, fittings, boats etc For those that were unable to make it, here is what you missed. First the jumble and I walked around with a camera just to give you a flavour of wh

Conditions can be rough at Datchet   A competitor said to me last weekend, “I learnt more in 3 months of radio sailing than 30 years racing a dinghy”.  There will be nowhere better to extend your learning of racing than by watching the best in the world demonstrating their skills in a week-long championship in a stadium like setting.  We will have a full entry of 84 boats for the event next year with many reserves and all visitors will be welcome.      If you are a dinghy or

It's a pleasure to work with a beautifully engineered boat with a unique design. The deck layout is clean and well through through. The boat was easy to put together and when fully rigged looks good with whatever rig. The extremely helpful rigging guide provided details on mast rake, foot depth, leach twist, sheet angles, everything you could want for a setup that delivers speed. I am reminded of my Britpop where Brad Gibson offered the same level of detail. If ever the