Vanes and the Sliding Rig
This material is a bit heavy going, but rewarding if you want to learn just how sophisticated self-steering boats were in the days immediately before Radio Control.
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Theoretical Vane Setting
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.
The Spinnaker
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.
The Model Craftsman: Volume 6, Issue 4 – September 1937
A balanced boat is one which will hold its course and also attain a good speed with the sails closely sheeted, when beating into, and about 4 points off the wind.
On the Rigging and Sailing of Model Windjammers
This reprints a series of articles on the design, construction, and sailing of model square-rigged ships. The articles appeared in the British journal The Model Yachtsman and Marine Model magazine from November 1932 to April 1933.