From the various Footy Forums and the AMYA magazine you would think that model yachting is all about the racing (and the rules). I believe that there is so much more to enjoy in model sailing than that. I do admit that when I race in a regatta I am competitive, I am trying to win without [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Just for the Fun of it…
Posted in model sail boats, tagged K2, Kittiwake, models yachts, RC sailboat, sailboat on September 24, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Kittiwake K2 kits are ready
Posted in Uncategorized on September 9, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The first batch of Kittiwake K2 kits are now available from ScaleSailing.com please see page http://www.scalesailing.com/product.htm and click on the photo for more details. As you see in the spread below the new kit includes even more laser cut plywood parts and now carbon is used for the booms, low tension forestay and rudder shaft.
The photo [...]
Kittiwake K2 on the water
Posted in model sail boats, tagged Footy, K2, Kittiwake, RC sailboat, yacht on September 3, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Yesterday evening Kittiwake K2 took to the water to try out the new sail plan. There was a good breeze coming and going which offered most of wind speed range I would expect this rig to be sailed in. I am pleased to report that everything looked good. I particularly like this sail plan which I first [...]
