New hobby conflicting with my MINI......

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by ScottinBend, Nov 26, 2011.

  1. Onasled Racing

    Onasled Racing New Member

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    Sinking happens, but it's kinda rare. The boats are pretty quick when the wind is good so if they do collide they can definitely get damaged.
    Here is a video of an international champ IOM race. You can see how quick they go on a run (downwind). The biggest question I always get is what kind of motor does it have. No motors! Just wind power the only things you control are the sails and rudder. Fine tuning is a must.
    These boats are so well designed that many full size race boats take the designs for themselves, as do the Americas Cup boats.

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx-GrhEvaL8&feature=related]INTERNATIONAL ONE METRE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2011 - A Fleet - Race 23 - YouTube[/ame]
     
  2. maxmini

    maxmini New Member

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    I've seen some of Greg's boats and there is so much detail in them he must never sleep. This is my Star -45 which I also find relaxing to sail , until there is another boat in the water and then all bets are off .

    Randy
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