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Paisley Model Yacht
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History Model yachts have been sailed in Barshaw park by PMYC members for over 100 years. The club celebrated its centenary in 1996, with the first running of a special event – the Karachi cup. This event, a challenge match between Scotland and England sailed with 6Metre class model yachts allows the best skippers from both sides of the border to compete as teams. |
Classes of Yacht
Radio 1 Metres The 1m yacht is
exactly 1m long, and has three sets of sails to suit various wind
conditions. It is the most popular international class, with very strict
rules that limit the development potential. It is easy to sail, and gives
fast and furious racing. The yachts are made of fibreglass or wood, with
fins and rudders from carbon fibre or wood. A two channel radio is used
controlling the rudder and the sails using a sail winch. New yachts cost
around £450, but there are lots of competitive second hand yachts
around for £200 to £350 ready to race. Radio 6 Metres The model 6m is a more traditional type of yacht with a very graceful appearance. The class is governed by a rating rule that measures various aspects of the hull and uses the result to set the sail area.
6m yachts at Barshaw park PMYC is the home of 6m yachts in Scotland, and the current UK national champion for the class is a PMYC member.
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Contact
Us We sail most Sundays
so come along and say hello, you are welcome to ask questions and also
have a shot. This is a good opportunity to see races and to learn about
what goes on. Phone: Gordon Price 0141 562 4730 Or email: gordon@price7929.freeserve.co.uk |
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Racing
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