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CAMBA News Soling One Meter racing for the 2009 is finished for the season. The results are summarized below: 2009 Season Soling
2009 Season Match Racing
Alec Brown Regatta
We will continue to sail informally on Tuesdays as long as the weather is good. |
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Members List:
Links Section
Commodore:
Ted Smith
Vice Commodore:
Peter Meixner
Soling Fleet Captain:
Bob Fritze
Web Master:
Hank Bickel
Members:
Mark Ackerly
Fred Cullen
Al Deresienski
Manny Domingos
Dave Garwood
Spike Kunz
Bill Morris
Dean Perry
Ed Sanders
Lee Zimmer
Marcel Zucchino
Steve Zucchino
AMYA SOLING RESOURCE CENTER VICTOR MODEL PRODUCTS THE CROSSINGS OF COLONIE SAILING SIMULATOR ANIMATED RACING RULES COMPETITION HOBBY SOLING STORE HANK BICKEL'S RC SAILBOAT PHOTOS AND MORE
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 locally at the Competition Hobby Supplies on Route 9 in Latham. You can also order one directly from the manufacturer, Victor Model Products.
Q. How much does it cost to get into this hobby?
A. Typically the Soling kit costs around $135. 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 less than $300.
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.
