Based on response from my previous message, no Footy Race Day today. Ted and I plan to meet at Tualatin around 1 PM and sail Micro Magics. Join us if you wish.
Frozen Fingers Footy Race Day Tomorrow?
We have scheduled a Footy Race Day tomorrow (11/20), 2 PM at Tualatin Commons. While the weatherman claims we’ll see some sun, this is supposed to come with a high of 42°. I’d love to hear some feedback, but normally I think my inclination would be to call it off. I say “normally” because I have a reason to risk freezing my digits: I just finished my Micro Magic build (http://townsendpdx.com/rc-sailing/micro-magic/) and I’m anxious for a chance to get’er wet. So I may well hit Tualatin tomorrow with my HOCUS-POCUS.
If I hear interest in a Footy Race, I’ll bring along a Footy as well. Please let me know. Thanks.
My Micro Magic is done!
Today I finished building my Micro Magic (HOCUS-POCUS). I’ve added some photos to
My Micro Magic is finally painted!
My Micro Magic is finally painted. A couple of pics added to http://townsendpdx.com/rc-sailing/micro-magic/. Had a tough time painting outdoors in these temperatures, so it’s not perfect. It will be great to get back to boat building again!
Westmoreland Footy Fun Sail, Nov 6, 2 PM (PST)
The weather forecast is looking better for us to get in our Footy Fun Sail at Westmoreland tomorrow, Nov. 6, at 2 PM. That’s Pacific Standard Time – don’t forget to Fall Back! Please join us. Also, please let me know if you can make it.
Mylar Sail Number Workshop?
When we formed RCMSC, one of our stated goals was to hold boat building workshops. How about starting out with a hands-on session for making and applying sail numbers using Mylar tape using Carl Hansen’s method:
http://townsendpdx.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/mylar-sail-numbers.pdf
I have used this method for sail numbers on all 4 of my boats and I’m very pleased with the results. I have a roll of black Mylar tape that I’ll be glad to share. The Mylar tape is silvery on the back, so is visible from the opposite side of the sail but is (to me) much more pleasing than the reverse appearance of an inked or painted number. All you would need to bring would be a paper printout of your desired numbers in the font and size of your choice. For example, my Micro Magic sail numbers are Arial Regular font, 214 point. The “USA” on my MM is Arial Regular, 156 point. For the sail number on my Razor 3 I used Century Gothic Bold, 152 point. I’d be glad to help brainstorm fonts and sizes with you and could even print out if you don’t have the means. If you don’t have an assigned sail number, why not? It’s free – just contact your class secretary and request them. I’d suggest you take the next step and register that number with AMYA which costs a whole $7, but at least get a number.
The purpose of this news post is to feel out interest in such a workshop. Please RSVP if you would be interested in participating and provide any guidance as to days and times that would work best for you. Where we hold the workshop will depend in part on the number of folks interested.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Fun Footy Race Day
Fun Footy Race Day at Tualatin yesterday. I think Mike and Ted and I got in 4 races – I neglected to write down results, but my recollection is that Mike won two and Ted and I each one. Light and variable winds favor the best skipper, I think, and I have little doubt that Mike is the class of our collection.
Footy Race Day 10/23
Please come out to Tualatin Commons for our Footy Race Day, Sunday 10/23 at 2 PM. All boats welcome. Want a chance to sail a Footy or a Micro Magic? Join us – we’ll have boats to loan.
Footy Race Day
We have a Footy Race Day scheduled for 2 PM tomorrow, Sunday 8/28 at Westmoreland. Please join us for some sailing fun – whether you bring a Footy, some other boat, or none at all. We’ll have some loaners for folks interested in trying it out.
Sunday, 8/14, Fun Beer Sail at Westmoreland, 2 PM
Please come out and join us Sunday, 8/14, at Westmoreland for our Fun Beer Sail. No beer at the park – that part will have to come after sailing at the Oaks Bottom Public House. All boat classes welcome. As always, we’ll have some loaner boats available for anyone who wants to try out RC sailing.
The Providence Bridge Pedal will be closing most of the Willamette River bridges in the morning, but everything should be back to normal by noon. Here’s a schedule: http://oregon.providence.org/ptkattachments/FormsInstructions/BRIDGE%20IMPACTS.pdf
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