Another Time Lapse

Gargamel · 07-26-15, 11:18 PM

This one is of Sailing!

But the winds quickly died, and of the scheduled 12 races, we did I think. This is being played at 50x normal speed, so you can imagine how slow it was for us, but quite enjoyable for the viewer!

bertieck476 · 07-27-15, 03:13 AM

Like it, how do you judge sail trim and pointing when going to windward? can you
control the boat from anywhere around the lake or do you all have to be in the same place.

Gargamel · 07-27-15, 01:03 PM

Theyre RC, so Main and jib sheets are controlled by servo, and rudder too. Downhauls, Outhauls, Vang, etc are all preset or adjusted by hand.

Jimbuna · 07-27-15, 02:23 PM

We have a large lake in a public park in my town but luckily for the yacht/sailing members the park is situated just a few hundred yards from the coastline so lack of wind is seldom a problem for them.

Gargamel · 07-30-15, 08:30 AM

Usually not a problem for us in this pond. Our other one is situated in a valley near a river, so the winds are down right screwy there. Last year we had to cancel a whole bunch of dates due to heavy wind, this year, we're cutting races short due to lack of wind.

bertieck476 · 07-31-15, 09:35 AM

Have you done any sailing yourself?

07-26-15, 11:18 PM	#1
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Another Time Lapse This one is of Sailing! But the winds quickly died, and of the scheduled 12 races, we did I think. This is being played at 50x normal speed, so you can imagine how slow it was for us, but quite enjoyable for the viewer! __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

07-27-15, 01:03 PM	#3
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Theyre RC, so Main and jib sheets are controlled by servo, and rudder too. Downhauls, Outhauls, Vang, etc are all preset or adjusted by hand. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

07-27-15, 02:23 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,468 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	We have a large lake in a public park in my town but luckily for the yacht/sailing members the park is situated just a few hundred yards from the coastline so lack of wind is seldom a problem for them. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-30-15, 08:30 AM	#5
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Usually not a problem for us in this pond. Our other one is situated in a valley near a river, so the winds are down right screwy there. Last year we had to cancel a whole bunch of dates due to heavy wind, this year, we're cutting races short due to lack of wind. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

07-27-15, 03:13 AM	#2
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Like it, how do you judge sail trim and pointing when going to windward? can you control the boat from anywhere around the lake or do you all have to be in the same place.

07-31-15, 09:35 AM	#6
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Have you done any sailing yourself?