This report discusses the new VM rule based on the 1954 M Class rules. It gives details of the Traditional/High Flyer split around 1945 and discusses the "controversy" over the spade rudders. It also talks about possible changes to the rule and whether there might be meassurement certificates.
This is an early R/C Marblehead rule "to stimulate thought and discussion about the topic of Vintage R/C rules. " They were written specifically for Redd's Pond.
This article was originally published in the Radio News April 1948 issue. It shows how good we have it now with our out-of-the-box radio systems.
Most of us set the vane hit or miss; some adjust it according to the actual wind direction, and wonder why the boat refuses to steer the course desired. A few skippers have discovered the principle that a boat does not sail on the true wind, that is, the wind shown by the wind-sock or flag.
Surprisingly little has been written about the designing and effect of sail-plans as applied to yachts, but periodic fashions in sails seem to come and go, and each in turn is hailed as the best yet.
The proper use of a spinnaker adds speed and steadiness to a model yacht when running before the wind, and may also be used on a broad reach.
Here in Wisconsin, where skippers frequently encounter high wind velocities during the course of our model yacht racing season, it is almost essential that our craft be equipped with first, second, and even third suits of sails, while the hulls themselves remain of such a design as to be driven easily on those days when the winds are light. This situation compels may of us to make more than a casual study of our sail requirements.
The sailing qualities, speed, and control of your model are dependent on good sails.
Model yachting has been growing in this country slowly but surely for a good many years, but since the introduction of the Marblehead 50/800 Class it has gone ahead by leaps and bounds.
