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IOM Upgrades this week
As a result of the upgrades highlighted in the previous post, I got to sail in a perfect breeze of 4-9mph at Emsworth which was a real...
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May 9, 20241 min read


The Alioth story so far post UK Nationals
First of all thank you to all those who have bought a coffee to support the web site for the long term future. This is not a commercial...
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May 8, 202411 min read
The IOM Nationals day one - Meltdown or boat commissioning
They say you learn more when you do badly than when you do well. That maybe true but it is not a pleasant experience. Having sailed the...
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May 5, 20242 min read
Notice anything different clue
New: Boat Fin Bulb 2 piece build On deck sheeting Fin rake Bulb position More after nationals. Maybe good, maybe too much change, time...
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Apr 30, 20241 min read


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Apr 28, 20240 min read
Preparation for the IOM Nationals - Stepping backwards to go forward
First of all thank to all those who have bought me a coffee so far. Whilst we have covered the first 3 years of web site costs, there is...
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Apr 24, 20243 min read
Fleetwood - What did I learn
Marbleheads are just the best boats to sail. Fast, tricky to set up well but go like the clappers when you get it right. There is a...
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Apr 9, 20243 min read
Marblehead ranking weekend at Fleetwood
We are sailing at one of the best facilities in the country but unfortunately the wind did not get the email and is forecast to blow...
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Apr 5, 20241 min read
Radio Control 3D boat printing comes of age
In the beginning there was a basic PLA filament 3D printing material which proved to be too brittle, broke down in the sunlight and was...
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Apr 1, 20243 min read


Getting ahead at the start
This picture was taken shortly after a start and shows the immediate impact of a good or bad start. After just a few seconds there is a...
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Mar 31, 20242 min read
A Riddle
Sometimes I am loved, usually by the young. Other times I am dreaded, mostly by the old. I am hard to remember, also hard to forget. And...
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Mar 28, 20241 min read
1st DF TT at Lincoln. Not a bad one for a beginner
After studying Ken Reads video and Craig Richards blog again it was time to put all the tips into practice. My preparation for the TT...
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Mar 26, 20243 min read


DF 95 tuning presentation from one of the worlds best sailors
Spotted this video from the Newport Model Sailing Club Spring Clinic. No need for any words around this apart from one key comment where...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read
Marblehead Ranking at Chipstead
Question - What do I know about setting up a Marblehead Swing rig? Answer - Absolutely nothing but as a friend of mine once said, I have...
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Mar 10, 20242 min read


DF 95 at Chipstead
Probably on of the most infuriating days sailing I have had apart from one day at Manor park where I completely lost it. Chipstead is a...
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Mar 3, 20242 min read
Advice for new entrants into the world of model yachting
Whilst talking to people at the dinghy exhibition waiting to take their turn for a stint sailing on the pool, I began to realise I have...
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Feb 26, 20243 min read


A Wonderful weekend at the Dinghy Exhibition – DF65’s at the pool
I am always amazed at how a piece of water approx. 40ft by 40 feet with four road bollards as marks with 6 DF65 craft sailing round in...
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Feb 26, 20243 min read


DF 65 at the RYA dinghy show
Fabulous day at the pool with 6 DF65's sailed by well over 300 people during the course of Saturday. The team from Datchet radio sailing...
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Feb 24, 20241 min read


DF95 M&S regional TT round 1 - sailed at Hampton Court
The weather was kind to us with the promised rain first thing, staying away. When we arrived and practiced the wind was straight down...
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Feb 19, 20242 min read
Club racing at its best
I am privileged to be a member of 4 thriving radio sailing clubs and there is a common thread between them all. You guessed it, the DF95...
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Feb 18, 20242 min read
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