Welcome to Victoria Model Yacht Racing at Dell Quay Sailing Club
We try to vary the days we race on, but we are dependant on weather conditions so please check the Clubs calender which we keep up to date. Please feel free to come and watch at any time and if you would like to become part of the fleet then please read on and or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Thanks
Chris Sprules
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Race Schedule for 2023 coming soon
The following list provides detail of boat numbers and owners
Name | Sail Number |
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Club Boat Plum | 1 |
Tony Williams | 2 |
Sue Nash | 3 |
Jean Sagues | 4 |
Bruce Dupee | 5 |
Phil Dukoff-Gordon | 6 |
Chris Sprules | 7 |
Tim Applewhite | 8 |
Eric Janering | 9 |
Gordon Barclay | 10 |
Rob Nunn | 11 |
Ron Foden | 14 |
Dick Hoare | 33 |
Simon Bell | 44 |
Linda Bell | 56 |
Barrie Pearson | 73 |
Peter Porter | 74 |
Bill Dawber | 77 |
Dave Few | 85 |
Peter Matthews | 88 |
John Martin | 101 |
The following list provides detail of suppliers and boat parts that we use
Binding Transmitter to Receiver
Transmitter OFF
Receiver- Depress pairing button- connect battery while still depressing and hold
Transmitter - switch on and wait for both colours to appear then press Connect button - finger offÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
receiver should go to solid red and tranmitter both colours solid
Test swith both on again and all lights shold be solid
Suppliers:
Sussex Models in Worthing
Cornwall Model Boats www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk
Howes Models This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Approx Cost:
P7710200 Planet T5 (100 mtr range) 2.4ghz Combo Set 5 Channel 1 £41.66
P2213190 Hitec HS311 Standard Servo 1 £6.25, TT8141 Thunder Tiger Sail Winch Servo 1 £24.99
New yacht price £95-£109
How to build the Yacht:
This link takes you to a website that shows you how to build the boat - http://www.okanaganmodelsailboat.org/Step-by-Step.html
This link takes you to American governing body - https://www.theamya.org/boats/victoria/
This link describes how to "Pair" the transmitter with the receiver - http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk/downloads/7710150c.pdf
Parts :
P J Sails specializes in model racing yacht components - http://www.pjsails.co.uk/
Servo Shop are particularly good for servos amongst other things - http://www.servoshop.co.uk/
Nylet have been at the forefront of model yachting for years - http://www.nylet.co.uk/
Howes Models, good for electronics/radios - https://www.howesmodels.co.uk/
Component Shop, good for batteries/chargers etc - http://www.componentshop.co.uk/
Cornwall Model Boats, online shop for everything model boats, but limited sailing bits http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/
Parts List : (Updated CS 9/17)
Minimum mass for the boat including batteries, ready to sail is 2.04kg
Sail Servo 10kg torque- hextronik HX12k- hobbyking Or Savox SC0252MG
Rudder servo small size Hitek HS-82MG servoshop.co.uk
Receive Spektrum AR6115E
Transmitter Spektrum DX6i
2 small pulley Blocks Nylet N009.3
Kicker and gooseneck assembly Nylet N034.3 (will need to be modified slightly to fit mast diameter)
Through deck sheet leadrun Nylet N003.7
Shrouds 12kg fishing stainless steel tracewire should come with crimps to make ends off
Fishing rod end for main sheet to run through on deck Tackle Bargains BMYOT 4.5/1.4
The sails I use are from Housemartin Sails and were purchased online for £30 plus delivery. Just ask for a set of sails for a Victoria. Contact them at http://www.housemartinsails.co.uk/contact-us-at-housemartinsails/
Mast built using alloy arrow shafts “Easton Platinum plus” type 2013 and 2213 are requires From Quicks archery Waterlooville. Remaining spare tube used for main boom.
Warm and waterproof transmitter cover from Peter Popham rcwinches.com/muffs.html
Kicker / Vang from PJ sails parts are- Rigging screw 030 030sl @ £3.60- Hook wire 087b @£3.70 - shackle 3mm 044 030 @£2.50
Ruber pushrod Bellows x 2 Part 1400 £4.86 Cornwall Models - stops water entering through rudder shaft