Model Boats: Volume 32, Issue 390 – August 1983

Hull Balance & Heel Mechanics (Vic Smeed series III) – Technical discussion of how hull heel alters underwater profile, CLR position, and sail balance.

Hull Balance & Heel Mechanics (Vic Smeed series III) – Technical discussion of how hull heel alters underwater profile, CLR position, and sail balance.

STARTING IN SAILING In Part Two Vic Smeed discusses volumes and displacement
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Sequoia A 36in. Bermuda Ketch for two channel radio control Designed by Richard Willams
STARTING IN SAILING By popular demand the ex-Model Boats Editor returns to cover the basics of model sailing - both sports and competitive in a short series.
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MYA membership concerns: declining club participation balanced by new club formation.
Rules & Class Development; Ongoing revisions to 10 Rater, Marblehead (RM), 36R, and A‑Class rules.
Detailed coverage of 36R, RA, RM, 10R, and Team Championships in the UK.
International reports from Brazil, Spain, South Africa, New Zealand, showing growing global participation.
Discussion of hull forms, rigs, carbon masts, swing rigs, fittings, and sail controls.
Balancing competitiveness with enjoyment
Differences between traditional free‑sailing culture and radio‑controlled racing

Variation A 49in. w.l. 40.72lb ‘A’ class design by G. K. Collyer

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