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Another Take on Radio Controlled Marker Buoys….

For some time we have been experimenting with GPS Racing Marks. It’s early days for this type of technology. I suppose we feel it is promising, but not yet perfected.

Out of the blue, this video below has come up on YouTube. It’s a whole different way of looking at the same challenge. I suspect because of our very deep water (80 feet – no weed!) that it cannot work for us, but for loads of shallow water lake settings it could be a great answer.

Basically, it is a self propelled radio controlled buoy that drops and manages its own anchor. Clever.

Take a look and see what you think.

Using a Stand – Hints and Tips!!

When leaving a boat in a stand for any length of time, always leave the sails sheeted out if you leave it. If away for any time, the best thing to do is put the boat in the head-to-wind position to avoid any nasty instances!

Being blown out of the stand is a great way to end up with a bent rudder shaft for example – and you definitely will not want that !!

RW

See our tip on straightening rudder shafts by clicking here:-

RYA Dinghy Show Radio Fleet Ready to Go !!!

The fleet of six DF65s is fully charged and ready to go at the RYA Dinghy Show this weekend. Hugh reports that they’ll put a few more centimetres of water in the pool by the time the show opens tomorrow!

The depth probably is not going to be enough to show off our Marblehead, but Hugh and Phil have one down there to tempt the keen people!

Come and have a go !!