March 12, 20242 yr “Claudio Vigada-Filiberto sailed the 2 m (6 ft 6 in) radio controlled yacht Urca Delta Colori a distance of 85.128 nautical miles (157.65 km or 97.96 miles) from Imperia, Italy, to Calvi on the French island of Corsica, in 23 hours 42 min from 25 to 26 September 2004.“ states the book of the world records. Averaging 3,6 knots for an offshore worldrecord…. a trophy needs to be proclaimed! Something beautiful! Ah yeah and more People should go for it…..
March 13, 20242 yr Not quite the same thing................ but, back in the late 1970's we hels a 24hour radiosailing event using radio Marbleheads. The event was organised be the Ashton Park MYC Manchester. It was an endurance event (rather like WLYC event for dinghys) and you had to complete as many laps of the cource as possible in 24 hours. 1 boat with up to 3 sailors was the team. The event was wone by the local club members 2 Barry's Jackson & Axon. It was held at a rether inclement time of the year....early November. We had Fog, Rain, Sleet, BUT very little wind!! In later years, we held the event at Fleetwood over the longest day weekend ...........much better. Perhaps we should revive the event??
March 13, 20242 yr Count me in Derek. Bacon Butty at 8 o'clock Ice cream at 2 o'clock Cake at 4 o'clock Wine at 7 o'clock
June 17, 20241 yr Author Well I will get on with it than….. still some competition would be nice p.s. thinking Cape Horn or good hope 24hrs current assisted high reach should suit the fat assed lady
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