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Feb 28, 20211 min read
Thought for the day - Bonding day
Just a short post to update on the construction of the boat. The foredeck and aft deck is bonded using one inch tape. Hull is strong...
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Feb 27, 20211 min read
Thought for the day - rubbing down day
Having added two coats of epoxy primer, it is time to rub it all back to the surface of the S glass to make the hull as light and as...
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Feb 26, 20215 min read
Thought for the day - Start of the new boat build
When I play golf, if I drive off the tee and lose my ball because of an errant swing, why is it that my second attempt is always perfect...
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Feb 25, 20213 min read
Thought for the day - High mode and low mode
If you read any book on racing, you will likely see reference to high mode and low mode. Terry Hutchinson of the recent "American Magic"...
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Feb 24, 20212 min read
Thought for the day - Radio sailing V model yachting
Its been over a month since creating the website and I have had so much constructive feedback, none of it bad I have to say. The websites...
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Feb 23, 20212 min read
Thought for the Day - The Global IOM population
I thought you might be interested to see the distribution of IOM ownership across the globe. Whilst my statistics don't tell the full...
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Feb 22, 20211 min read
Thought for the day - putting it all together
I hope this web site will help you with your boat building and racing. If like me, you'll research the subject IOM in depth, you will be...
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Feb 21, 20212 min read
Thought for the day - Golden Rules
“Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve ever done before.” — Bonnie Blair What you need...
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Feb 21, 20211 min read
Thought for the day - The finish
The finish “A ferocious concentration and fanatical execution is what you need to finish strong.” — Gary Ryan Blair What you need to...
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Feb 20, 20211 min read
Thought for the day - The last beat
What you need to know Have a plan in mind for the last windward leg Loose cover Stay between the boats behind and the finish Sail fast...
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Feb 19, 20212 min read
Thought for the day - The leeward mark
What you need to know Have a plan It is not necessarily how you approach the mark it is how you depart from it Position boat to take the...
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Feb 18, 20212 min read
Thought for the day - The run
What you need to know Round the windward mark to give yourself the opportunity to get to your selected side. Sail as straight as you...
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Feb 17, 20212 min read
Thought for the day - The windward mark rounding
Windward mark rounding What you need to know Avoid crowds Don't hit the mark Know your rules Arrive into the zone on starboard The...
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Feb 16, 20212 min read
Thought for the day - The 1st windward leg
What you need to know Execute your plan What to look out for Plan for mark rounding well ahead of approach What calls can you make The...
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Feb 15, 20214 min read
Thought for the day - The start
Start fundamentals What you need to know The start is 80% of the race There are fundamentals to consider, speed, clear air, use of line...
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Feb 14, 20212 min read
Thought for the day - Sailing before the start
"There is no glory in practice, but without practice, there is no glory" - Unknown What you need to know Check the rudder is...
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Feb 13, 20213 min read
Thought for the day - Setting up your boat
"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated" What you need to know Trim mainsail leach with vang for run Set up for beat and adjust...
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Feb 12, 20212 min read
Thought for the day- Preparing yourself for the days racing
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Abraham Lincoln What you need to know Be...
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Feb 11, 20212 min read
Thought for the Day - Useful references for model yacht racers, beginners and expert.
“Choice of sources can shield extreme bias behind a façade of objectivity.” ― Noam Chomsky The details I thought it might be useful to...
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Feb 10, 20212 min read
Thought for the Day - Checklists
I watch a lot of astronaut movies....Mostly Star Wars. And even Han and Chewie use a checklist - Jon Stewart What you need to know ...
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