Forums - General Discussion (Footy) http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/ en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:19:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/images/misc/rss.png Forums - General Discussion (Footy) http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/ <![CDATA[Taiwan Footy's]]> http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?5935-Taiwan-Footy-s&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:45:48 GMT Canadian born Kiwi in Taiwan, looking to contact like minded folk here in Taiwan. Canadian born Kiwi in Taiwan, looking to contact like minded folk here in Taiwan. ]]> General Discussion (Footy) john lamorie http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?5935-Taiwan-Footy-s International German Footy Cup 2010 http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?5931-International-German-Footy-Cup-2010&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:14:08 GMT Hi,
This is my first thread in this forum so firstly I've to introduce myself:

My name is Jonas, I'm from Switzerland. So far I've built three Footy-boats!

Now to the main topic...


On the 16.ocotober 2010 there will be a Footy-race in 'Friedrichshafen' (Germany)! A few sailors from Switzerland and Germany will take part, but probably there will be sailors from Italy as well.

Friedrichshafen can be reached easily by airplane and public transport. There are EasyJet-flights to Friedrichshafen or Zurich!

We still hope that there will be international guests at our race, so please consider the attached PDF-File for more details and information!

We are looking forward to sail with you in Friedrichshafen!

For more information please ansewer this thread or email me: schweiz {at} footy-sailing.com

From Switzerland,
Jonas
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]]> General Discussion (Footy) zipfelchaeppli http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?5931-International-German-Footy-Cup-2010 Plastic Razor 3 http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?5921-Plastic-Razor-3&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:52:13 GMT About a year ago, I attempted to build a Razor 3 from sheets of 0.010" polystyrene. THe objective was to reduce weight without going to foam.

The method worked, and the hull is reasonably strong despite the wobbly material, except that the glue joints (epoxy and CA) adhered poorly, so the work was abandoned, and the hull is being used as a towing dummy. However, I have since received some helpful hints from various Footy sources regarding the glue (Testors plastic cement was recommened; I tested it on sample pieces, and it works very well), and decided to resume this effort.

Needing a new set of panels, and being a lazy person, I decided to try running the plastic sheet directly through my printer, instead of messing with paper templates. SURPRISE! It worked. The plastic sheet is sufficiently supple to go through the bends in the printer without destroying anything. Next we will start building the hull. ]]> General Discussion (Footy) Walt H http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?5921-Plastic-Razor-3 Region 3 Footy Championship Coming Soon http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?5917-Region-3-Footy-Championship-Coming-Soon&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:38:26 GMT The first Region 3 RCR will be held in Titusville, FL, on September 25! Skippers meeting at 12:00pm, 1st race at 12:30pm Entry $20 Brring... The first Region 3 RCR will be held in Titusville, FL, on September 25!

Skippers meeting at 12:00pm, 1st race at 12:30pm

Entry $20

Brring your brown bag lunch

Those red chevrons would look nice on your Footy, so stay tuned for more info. There's a large Florida Footy gang, and some of us Yankees like to have an excuse to go south now and then, so we should have a great turnout.

Contact Butch Bragg if you need more details. ]]> General Discussion (Footy) mudhenk27 http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?5917-Region-3-Footy-Championship-Coming-Soon New Zealand Builders http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?5908-New-Zealand-Builders&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:23:40 GMT Hey
I am wanting 2 Footys but don't' have the skills to make them. (i have tried!!). Is there anyone who would be willing to make some for me? I will be very willing to pay for your time. I am in wellington but can get them couriered.

If anyone is interested please contact me with a price.
Thanks ]]> General Discussion (Footy) Steve_nz http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?5908-New-Zealand-Builders Region 1 RCR Results http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?5907-Region-1-RCR-Results&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:24:31 GMT The Region 1 regatta was a great success! Sixteen skippers had pre-registered, but two couldn't make it, and one dropped out with tech problems before we started. A thirteen boat fleet was great, though....thanks to all you guys for being flexible enough to handle the last-minute venue change.

The wind was excellent...a good A rig day going to B rigs in the afternoon. By afternoon, the occasional gusts made downwind handling tricky, giving advantage to those who could keep them going straight while diving. There was also an occasional lull, catching us all by surprise. Those were really strange, since the wind had been strong enough to produce some good chop, the lulls left us at the mercy of the waves, meaning a boat could lose 20 feet of progress before the wind came back!

There was a lot of close racing, proving once again that no boat design is dominant. Unfortunately, noone up here has an Ice, so Roger's excellent design was not represented. There were several of Butch Bragg's Sharks, a Chris Staiger PoolShark, some Razors, a few Cobras, a Micron, and a 507.

Lunch was a special highlight of the regatta. Suzanne DeStefano generously provided an incredible spread of goodies...including deviled eggs with little sails on them! Thanks so much, Suzanne, for your culinary talents.

The top five finishers were: 5th Ed Roher - 62 points sailing Shark 48, 4th Scott Spacie - 54 points sailing Cobra3 27, 3rd Cliff Martin - 43 points sailing Razor3 260, 2nd Colin Mosgrove - 33 points sailing PoolShark 261, and Champion Herb Dreher - 32 points sailing Razor3 25.

Alain Jousse took some pics for you.

Bill

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