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CAMBA News The 2011 sailing season has ended until Spring. If you are interested in sailing with us 2012, contact Peter Meixner: soling62 at aol dot com. If you are building a boat and would like mentoring, contact Peter Meixner: soling62 at aol dot com. We will be back sailing at The Crossings in mid-April. |
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Commodore:
Peter Meixner
Vice Commodore:
Ted Smith
Soling Fleet Captain:
Bob Fritze
Web Master:
Hank Bickel
Members:
Mark Ackerle
Fred Cullen
Al Deresienski
Jerry Griggs
Gary Hubert
Bill Morris
Dean Perry
Ed Sanders
Don Thorn
Keith Ward
Bill Zautner
Lee Zimmer
Marcel Zucchino
Steve ZucchinoLinks Section
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AMYA |
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SOLING RESOURCE CENTER |
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VICTOR MODEL PRODUCTS |
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THE CROSSINGS OF COLONIE |
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COMPETITION HOBBY |
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HANK BICKEL'S RC SAILBOAT PHOTOS AND MORE |
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ANIMATED RACING RULES |
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SAILING SIMULATOR |
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SOLING STORE |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q.Those model boats don't really sail, do they? There must be a motor, right?
A. No, there is no motor. These boats really do sail just like their full size counterparts.
Q. How do you control it?
A. The sailboats are radio controlled. There are things called servos that mount in the hull that move the rudder (for steering) and haul the sails in and out.
Q. Do I have to know how to sail to join the club and participate?
A. No. The members are friendly and will help you learn the basics.
Q. How hard is it to build the Soling 1 meter kit?
A. These kit is are not overly challenging to build. If you have ever built an R/C model before, you will have no problem. If not, the club members can give you tips to make the job easier.
Q. Where can I purchase a kit?
A. The kits are available directly from the manufacturer, Victor Model Products (see links section).
Q. How much does it cost to get into this hobby?
A. Typically the Soling kit costs around $180. Add to that a two channel radio (around $60), a sail winch servo (less than $60), rechargeable batteries, charger, paint etc, for a total cost of about $325.
Q. Where can I find more information on the Soling 1 meter?
A. Check out the links page. The Soling One Meter Resource Center on the MODELYACHT.ORG site is a prime location for information. Both building tips and tuning information are presented.
If you have any other questions that should be included here, please e-mail me.
