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A Beginners Guide to the Rules of Yacht Racing … the Radio Control Version

If you’re just getting in to sailing, or beginning to race, the Rules of Racing can feel something of a challenge. It’s normal !

This a super 20 minute video issued by Radio Sailors in the US, covering the standard Rules and how it all works in Radio Sailing. A great little watch….

“Beginners to Winners” – Introduction to Racing Course

I’ve become quite a follower of the material that the innovative members of Wynnum Manly Radio Sailing Club publish. Have you seen it?

This page gives you an idea of how they structure their “Beginners to Winners” Programme.

http://www.wmrmyc.club/index.php/racing-tips/learn-to-sail

Most of their great material is on you tube videos. If you take a look at their youtube channel (link below) and pick your way through the “Week 1” to “Week 10” videos, you’ll quickly get the idea of the way that their Beginners to Winners course covers the topics.

https://www.youtube.com/@wynnummanlyradiomodelyachtclub/videos