Sailing Tips
We recommend sailing in winds of 5 to 12 mph
(8 to 19 km/h) with waves no higher than 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Water may wash over the top of the boat when the boat
mast tips toward the water in a turn; however, if waves
are frequently washing over the top of the boat while you
are sailing, there may be too much wind for safe sailing.
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a
location to pilot your boat.
When running your boat for the first time, we
recommend calm wind and water conditions so that you
can learn how the boat responds to your control.
NOTICE:
Running the boat in salt water could cause
some parts to corrode. If you run the boat in salt water,
rinse it thoroughly in fresh water after each use.
NOTICE:
Because of its corrosive effects, running RC
boats in saltwater is at the discretion of the modeler.
1. Carefully place the boat in the water.
2. Operate the boat at slow speeds near the
shoreline. Avoid vegetation in the water so the keel
and rudder are not blocked. However, if these parts
are blocked, remove the boat from the water and
remove the debris before continuing operation.
3. Always keep your boat in sight while it is in the
water.
4. Once you are comfortable operating the boat at slow
speeds, it is safe to operate the boat farther from
the shore at higher speeds.
5. Bring the boat back to the shore when you notice
the boat starting to become less responsive to the
transmitter.
Use care to avoid boating in areas where there are
numerous people (such as swimming or fishing areas or
park waterways).
Avoid boating near:
• other watercraft
• stationary objects
• waves, wakes and other rapidly moving water
• wildlife
• floating debris
• overhanging trees
Operate your boat in water deeper than 9 inches (25 cm).
Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
CAUTION:
Never operate your boat in extreme
temperatures or turbulent water.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to retrieve a downed
boat by swimming. If you need to retrieve your
boat from the water, use fishing equipment or
another boat.
NOTICE:
Do not turn off the transmitter first or the
receiver may pick up stray signals and run out of control.
Launching
Choose a launching place that will let you put your boat
in water deeper than the keel, but out of strong wind.
Adjust your sails for the wind and enter the wind before
attempting any turns. The rudder needs the speed of the
boat hull moving through the water for the best effect in
turning the boat.
Turn the rudder gently to see if it turns the boat as you
desire. Let out and pull in the sails to see how the sails
respond. Adjust the trim controls on your transmitter as
desired. After you adjust trim, explore how well you can
pilot the boat in the existing wind and water conditions.
Steering
Your boat will try to face into the wind with the sails
fluttering loosely. Sailing where you want requires
learning how to sail both downwind (with the wind)
and relatively upwind (against the wind). Tacking is the
proven method for sailing upwind. You can tack well
with practice, using the rudder to turn the boat at an
angle to the wind while rhthmically releasing or pulling
in the sails. The boom of the main sail will swing freely
from side to side at the mast. The object is to sail in a
generally upwind direction by steering in continuously
snakelike S-curves. As shown in the boat path diagram,
the centerline of your boat’s curving path will be the
path of the oncoming wind.
Landing
CAUTION:
Never retrieve your boat from the
water in extreme temperatures, turbulence or
without supervision.
Sail your boat so the wind brings your boat to shore
where you can safely get your boat out of the water.
Adjust the sails and rudder to slow down and avoid
running aground or damaging the hull.
Tip:
Explore internet resources to learn more about
the great sport of recreational sailing.
Up Wind
Let loose sails and
straighten rudder
Boat path
Pull in sails and
turn rudder
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